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谁能想到，西汉两位擎天巨柱——横扫匈奴的“冠军侯”霍去病与权倾三朝的大司马霍光，竟是同一位默默无闻的小吏之子？一段尘封往事，揭开史上传奇的“父凭子贵”篇章。



怂包小吏的“风花雪月”


霍仲孺，这个名字你听起来可能很陌生——实际上，把他放在人群中，也并不会多看几眼。就是这样一位无名小吏，却因一纸调令改变了人生轨迹。



想象一下，西汉平阳县衙的某个午后，这位名叫霍仲孺的县吏正对着竹简账册打哈欠。他的生活像县衙门口那棵老槐树，纹丝不动又索然无味——直到一纸调令砸中了他：进京！去长安平阳侯府当差！


在长安侍奉平阳侯期间，这位从河东郡来的小吏就不老实了，他与一位叫卫少儿的婢女互生情愫——情意绵绵后就私通在一起了（想来也是因为这位霍仲孺外貌不错，毕竟儿子霍光可是“长财七尺三寸，白皙，疏眉目，美须髯”）。


结果便是，卫少儿怀孕了，可霍仲孺的行为却极为不厚道，放在现在肯定要被贴上“大渣男”的标签——他并未将卫少儿娶进门，而是离开了长安，回到平阳县后还立即就娶妻生子，把长安的风花雪月全都抛诸脑后，仿佛与卫少儿的故事从未发生，继续当着他的县城小吏，不曾想过那对被抛弃的孤儿寡母会面临怎样的艰难。



《汉书·霍光金日磾传》卷六十八：

父中孺，河东平阳人也，以县吏给事平阳侯家，与侍者卫少皃私通而生去病。中孺吏毕归家，娶妇生光，因绝不相闻。


留在长安的卫少儿独自面对着流言蜚语和日渐隆起的腹部，怀胎十月后（公元前140年），生下了一位男婴，名为霍去病——或许从私通的那一刻起，命运的“馈赠”便在策马赶来的路上。


战神儿子“空降”认爹


而历史证明，这位霍姓小吏跑得了爹责，却跑不过父凭子贵的逆天剧本！



作为侍女之子，尤其还是一个爹不要，而且爹还不知道跑哪去的私生子，霍去病出身时的地位是相当低的，看上去似乎是要当一辈子的奴仆。但就在霍去病一岁的时候，小姨卫子夫被汉武帝宠幸，卫家也从此摆脱了奴仆的命运，后来母亲卫少儿更是与“官N代”陈掌（曲逆侯陈平的曾孙）结为夫妻。


《汉书·外戚传》

“孝武卫皇后字子夫，生微也……元朔元年，生男据，遂立为皇后。”


《汉书·卫青霍去病传》：

“霍去病，大将军青姊少皃子也。其父霍仲孺先与少皃通，生去病。及卫皇后尊，少皃更为詹事陈掌妻。”


《汉书·霍光金日磾传》卷六十八：

“久之，少皃女弟子夫得幸于武帝，立为皇后，去病以皇后姊子贵幸。”


一转眼，霍去病也已长大成人，当年被霍仲孺弃如敝屣的“拖油瓶”，已经凭借卫氏家族的荣耀（姨母卫子夫贵为皇后，舅舅卫青官拜大将军）与自身逆天的军事天赋成长为大汉帝国征战四方的好男儿——十七岁率八百铁骑横扫漠南，十九岁封冠军侯，二十一岁任骠骑大将军，河西走廊在他的马蹄下震颤，“匈奴远遁，漠南无王庭”的功勋彪炳史册。



这个时候，身为母亲的卫少儿，也告诉了霍去病的真实身世：


“既壮大，乃自知父为霍仲孺。”（《汉书·霍光金日磾传》）


霍去病又该怎样面对自己的亲生父亲呢？——


据《汉书》记载，在一次出征匈奴的时候，霍去病特意绕了个弯，前往河东平阳，见到了那个抛弃母亲，除了姓氏外没有给予自己一天父爱的亲爹：


“会为骠骑将军击匈奴，道出河东，河东太守郊迎，负弩矢先驱，至平阳传舍，遣吏迎霍仲孺。”


一见到霍仲孺，这位冠军侯并没有像爽文小说里的主角那样开启复仇剧本，而是立刻跪下认爹——仲孺趋入拜谒，将军迎拜，因跪曰：“去病不早自知为大人遗体也。”（《汉书·霍光金日磾传》）




而这位久居官场的小吏，也当即叩头，回应的话说得很含蓄，手却伸得很长——中孺扶报叩头，曰：“老臣得托命将军，此天力也。”（《汉书·霍光金日磾传》）这个“托命”本质上就是在要钱，霍去病对此也没说什么，既然自己要“尽孝”，也有能力，于是大手一挥，买下良田、宅院、奴婢送给生父：“去病大为中孺买田宅、奴婢而去。”


等到班师回朝的时候，霍去病又来了平阳一次，这一次，他还带走了自己同父异母的弟弟霍光——未来的又一根汉家擎天柱就此被拔离泥土，开始向上生长。



这位被兄长“顺手牵”回长安的平阳少年，后来成长为三朝老臣，为汉王朝鞍前马后，班固曾高度评价他道：


“受襁褓之托，任汉室之寄，当庙堂，拥幼君，摧燕王，仆上官，因权制敌，以成其忠。处废置之际，临大节而不可夺，遂匡国家，安社稷。拥昭立宣，光为师保，虽周公、阿衡，何以加此！”（《汉书》）


死后更是荣登“麒麟阁十一功臣”之首——


受诏辅政，稳定朝政：“上以光为大司马大将军，……皆拜卧内床下，受遗诏辅少主。明日，武帝崩，太子袭尊号，是为孝昭皇帝。帝年八岁，政事一决于光。”“先是，后元年，侍中仆射莽何罗与弟重合侯通谋为逆，时光与金日磾、上官桀等共诛之，功未录。武帝病，封玺书曰：‘帝崩发书以从事。’遗诏封金日磾为秺侯，上官桀为安阳侯，光为博陆侯，皆以前捕反者功封。”


废立皇帝，安定汉室：“光即与群臣俱见白太后，具陈昌邑王不可以承宗庙状。…… 光与群臣连名奏王，…… 荒淫迷惑，失帝王礼仪，乱汉制度，…… 当废。…… 皇太后诏曰：‘可。’”“近亲唯有卫太子孙号皇曾孙在民间，咸称述焉。光遂与丞相敞等上奏曰：‘《礼》曰：“人道亲亲故尊祖，尊祖故敬宗。” 大宗亡嗣，择支子孙贤者为嗣。孝武皇帝曾孙病已，武帝时有诏……’”


辅佐幼主，成就中兴：“昭帝既冠，遂委任光，迄十三年，百姓充实，四夷宾服。”



而远在平阳的霍仲孺呢？只需喝着美酒，听着小曲。当年他弃子跑路的狼狈与此刻的躺赢人生形成了极致的对比：霍家双子，一个封狼居胥荡平四夷，一个三朝重臣执掌乾坤，硬生生给这样一位渣爹带来了泼天的富贵，以“大将军霍去病、大司马霍光生父”之名，生前得以奉养，死后更在史册留名。 

 

生子当如孙仲谋


曹操若见此景，怕是要立马划掉那句“生子当如孙仲谋”的感叹，当即赋诗道——“为父当如霍仲孺！”而历史上，“父凭子贵”的例子更是屡见不鲜。



同样的还有刘邦的父亲刘太公，依靠着儿子的辉煌，成了历史上第二位太上皇（第一位是秦庄襄王嬴楚，刘太公也是历史上第一位活着的太上皇）。


《汉书・高帝纪》记载，高祖六年夏五月丙午，刘邦下诏“诸王、通侯、将军、群卿、大夫已尊朕为皇帝，而太公未有号，今上尊太公曰太上皇”。


（注：颜师古注曰：“太上，极尊之称也。皇，君也。天子之父，故号曰皇。不预治国，故不言帝也”。）

 

霍仲孺让我们了解了一位渣爹的“跑路胜利”，而朱世珍则用尸骨证明，即使彻底躺下，也能被儿迎上“神坛”！当64岁的朱五四（后被朱元璋改名朱世珍）在1344年淮北大瘟疫中“贫困病交加”地咽下最后一口气时，怎么也不会想到——二十四年后，他的名字将被刻上太庙金匾，裹尸的破布也被换成了十二章衮服，连埋葬他们的荒坡都成了大明第一皇陵！整个家族都被永远地记载在了史书上——但前提是，得生出个“朱重八（朱元璋）”！


《明实录・太祖实录》记载，洪武元年（1368）正月初四，“乙亥，上率世子暨诸子奉神主诣太庙，追尊四代祖考、妣为皇帝、皇后，奉上玉宝、玉册。”

 

再看清代，电视剧《康熙王朝》中有一幕常常受到观众的调侃：



据《朝鲜李朝实录中的中国史料》第十一册中记载：


远接使金演迎勑而归，以闻于译舌者言于户曹判书李台佐曰：“康熙皇帝在畅春苑病剧，知气不能起，召阁老马齐言曰：‘第四子雍亲王胤禛最贤，我死后立为嗣皇。胤禛第二子有英雄气象，必封为太子。’仍以为君不易之道，平治天下之要，训诫胤禛。”


（注：乾隆是雍正的第四个儿子，于1711年出生，是清朝的第六位皇帝，统治时间长达六十年。虽然他是第四子，但在雍正的儿子中，成年后只有四个存活，因此他在实际排行中是第二子）


这么说，咱雍正也是沾上了儿子的福呀，怎么不能算得上是“父凭子贵”呢？



雍正虽然不能算是完全因乾隆取得皇位，但历史上，还真有沾了儿子的光而成功登上皇位的例子——明仁宗朱高炽。


靖难之后，朱棣登上了皇位，可太子之位却迟迟未能定下。长子朱高炽言行适度，喜好读书，在靖难中安稳了后方，却身体不好（《明实录》记载他“体肥重、且足疾”）；次子朱高煦则作战勇猛，在武将中威信很高，多次救成祖与危难之际——


《明史纪事本末》记载：“燕王欲且议和北还，会高煦引北骑至，王大喜，遽起按甲，仗钺抚煦背曰：‘勉之！世子多疾。’于是煦殊死战，燕王率精骑直冲庸阵，庸军小却。”



正值朱棣左右为难之际，大臣解缙的一个词，终于使成祖坚定了立朱高炽的决心，这个词便是“好圣孙”。据《明史·谢缙传》载：


“先是，储位未定，淇国公丘福言汉王（朱高煦）有功，宜立。帝密问缙。缙称：‘皇长子仁孝，天下归心。’帝不应。缙又顿首曰：‘好圣孙。’谓宣宗也。帝颔之。太子遂定。”


永乐九年（1411），朱瞻基被朱棣册封为皇太孙，并悉心教导。


 

霍仲孺的人生堪称历史开出的最荒诞的玩笑——这个因惧怕负责而抛下怀孕女子、连夜逃回老家的平阳县小吏，未建寸功，却坐享泼天富贵！然历史终以最冷厉的笔锋清算这场侥幸：霍光尸骨未寒，霍氏家族就被满门抄斩……

 

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*本文系“国家人文历史”独家稿件，欢迎读者转发朋友圈。




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所以如果身体里只有一只蛔虫，那无法进行繁殖。

\n

而即使是身体里有一对蛔虫，也没法直接在人体内繁衍。

\n

因为蛔虫卵无法在肠道内发育，也没有中间宿主。

\n

所以一只蛔虫想要长大，还得学它爸妈，去外面逛逛。

\n

蛔虫产卵量巨大，单只蛔虫一天能排出 20 万以上的卵，这些卵在没发育的状态下随粪便排出，最初不具有感染性。

\n
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蛔虫卵的生命周期
\n

然后在 20-25ºC 的环境，水分氧气都比较合适的土壤里，卵会形成胚胎，在卵内蜕皮 1 次，大概 2-4 周左右，就会发育为感染性幼虫卵。

\n
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\n

蛔虫卵的卵壳分三层，（受精膜、壳质层、蛔苷层）

\n

最外层有很皮实的蛔苷层外壳，

\n

除了可以抵抗各种恶劣环境之外，还可以耐受 10%硫酸、盐酸、硝酸等化学品侵蚀。

\n

所以对于蛔虫卵，常规的消毒手段并没有太大的用处。

\n

而蛔虫卵的存活时间也非常长，在土壤中可存活数月至数年，无氧环境也能存活 2~3 个月。

\n
有案例显示，在废弃五年的猪圈里仍然能找到存活的蛔虫卵。
\n

想干掉蛔虫卵也不难，55°C 十分钟左右即可。咱日常烹饪的温度完全足够。

\n

所以说，杜绝蛔虫病的几个要点，

\n

第一不随地拉屎，第二饮水食物煮熟，第三勤洗手。

\n

这几个要点早在 1958 年“除四害、讲卫生运动”就开始加以普及，

\n

所以时到今日，随着个人卫生意识及条件的提高，随处可见的蛔虫病已经非常难见了。

\n
人体内找到的蛔虫标本也越来越少，成了快绝版的宝贝。
\n

那有人问了。既然蛔虫没法在人体内直接繁殖，

\n

现在营养这么足，有蛔虫就当减肥了呗。

\n

如果蛔虫只是老老实实在肠道里呆着，那确实问题不算大，

\n

问题就在于蛔虫在人体发育会先穿透肠壁进入肠系膜循环，通过肝门静脉到达肝脏。

\n

到达肝脏后，幼虫通过腔后静脉到达心脏的右侧。

\n

然后从心脏通过肺动脉运输到肺部，破坏毛细血管，进入肺泡，

\n

这个阶段的幼虫会持续长大并蜕皮，最终从第二阶段过度到第四阶段，长到 2-3 毫米的长度。

\n

等到第四阶段，幼虫就会离开肺泡，穿过支气管进入器官，最后到达咽部。

\n

然后被咳出，重新进入肠道。

\n

蛔虫表层的蛔苷可以轻松耐受胃酸，最终进入小肠，在小肠内经历最后一次蜕皮，达到性成熟，找到对象后又开始玩命造崽。

\n

以上过程只是比较顺利的情况，[1]

\n

蛔虫幼虫在肺内移行，会造成过敏性肺炎症状。

\n

数量比较多还会导致蛔虫性哮喘。

\n

如果碰到走错路的幼虫，可能通过肺毛细血管、左心进入大循环，侵入一些组织和器官，如甲状腺、淋巴结、 胸腺、脾脏、脑和脊髓等处，引起相应部位的病变。

\n

那倒大霉的只能是人类了。

\n

蛔虫和其他寄生虫不同的一点还在于虽然没啥像样的依附工具，但是微弱的移动能力弥补了这一点。

\n

所以即使到了肠道，蛔虫可能也不大安分。

\n

在肠道的时候会导致肠蛔虫病，感染者会间歇性脐周疼痛或上腹部绞痛。

\n

窜到胆管或者胆囊，会堵塞胆管，引起胆囊炎，导致胆道蛔虫病，

\n

数量多了会导致蛔虫性肠梗塞，画面太过惊悚，放出来卖面条的都容易倒闭。

\n

窜到阑尾会导致蛔虫性阑尾炎，疼的要死。

\n

肠胃不大结实的还会导致蛔虫性肠穿孔 ，不治真的要死。

\n

临床上还指不定会从嘴里或者屁股里吐出来大白蛔虫，这种壮观场景应该很难看到了。

\n

那如何避免感染蛔虫呢？

\n

最简单的办法就是高温灭万物，都是蛋白质。

\n

蛔虫卵只需要 55°C10 分钟左右就可以轻松灭杀，日常烹饪，粪便堆肥都可以轻松达标。

\n

所以，生水不要喝，野味不要吃，没做熟的肉类也不吃，饭前勤洗手。

\n

基本寄生虫就很难侵扰到你。

\n

那蔬菜到底能不能生吃呢？

\n

当然能了，由于蛔虫卵没有依附的功能，

\n

像生菜之类的生吃蔬菜，洗的时候只需要连根拆开，使用流动水进行多次冲洗，即可冲走蛔虫卵。

\n

另外蛔虫卵喜欢在泥巴里发育，

\n

所以小孩在玩完泥巴后，记得勤洗手，杜绝喜欢啃手指的坏习惯。

\n

要是实在不放心，服用阿苯达唑（Albenza），伊维菌素（Stromectol），双羟基吡喃酮 （Pin-X）等广谱驱虫剂也是不错的选择。

\n

总之，生菜之类卷烤肉还是蛮好吃的。洗干净吃就是了。

\n
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\n\n\n\n", - "content": "
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哎呀，总算又有了个新人体蛔虫的标本了。

\n

看到这问题我都感觉替蔬菜委屈。

\n

菜叶既不是寄生虫宿主，也不是适合寄生虫呆的环境，这虫子没事就蹲菜叶上阴人玩。

\n

介可真是个爱岗敬业的寄生虫。

\n

有人说是因为喂了农家肥导致的，也有点冤枉。

\n

农家肥不是简单的浇大便，正常需要先进行堆肥处理，不然会烧苗。

\n

简单的说就是堆在那让微生物发酵一段时间，堆肥期间会产生高温，可以轻松干掉寄生虫的卵。

\n

所以如果说菜叶发现寄生虫，那只说明一个事，要么是浇菜的水被粪便污染过，要么就是菜被粪便污染过，污染土壤的飞溅雨水、昆虫携带也可能间接传播虫卵，

\n

总之，掺过屎。

\n

要知道蛔虫是咋进入人体的，咱得先简单了解下蛔虫的一生。

\n

蛔虫大名似蚓蛔线虫（Ascaris lumbricoides）作为最大的线虫，成年体能长到 15～40 cm。直径 4-6mm 有铅笔粗细。

\n

虽然看起来好像是一只原始的大白蚯蚓，却是严格的雌雄异体生物。

\n

有公母之分。雌性相对个头比较大，尾部尖直。

\n

雄性个头小，尾巴朝着腹部弯曲，有一对交合刺用于交配。

\n

简单识别就是这蛔虫公的弯，母的直。

\n
\"\"
雄性（左）雌性（右）
\n

所以如果身体里只有一只蛔虫，那无法进行繁殖。

\n

而即使是身体里有一对蛔虫，也没法直接在人体内繁衍。

\n

因为蛔虫卵无法在肠道内发育，也没有中间宿主。

\n

所以一只蛔虫想要长大，还得学它爸妈，去外面逛逛。

\n

蛔虫产卵量巨大，单只蛔虫一天能排出 20 万以上的卵，这些卵在没发育的状态下随粪便排出，最初不具有感染性。

\n
\"\"
蛔虫卵的生命周期
\n

然后在 20-25ºC 的环境，水分氧气都比较合适的土壤里，卵会形成胚胎，在卵内蜕皮 1 次，大概 2-4 周左右，就会发育为感染性幼虫卵。

\n
\"\"
\n

蛔虫卵的卵壳分三层，（受精膜、壳质层、蛔苷层）

\n

最外层有很皮实的蛔苷层外壳，

\n

除了可以抵抗各种恶劣环境之外，还可以耐受 10%硫酸、盐酸、硝酸等化学品侵蚀。

\n

所以对于蛔虫卵，常规的消毒手段并没有太大的用处。

\n

而蛔虫卵的存活时间也非常长，在土壤中可存活数月至数年，无氧环境也能存活 2~3 个月。

\n
有案例显示，在废弃五年的猪圈里仍然能找到存活的蛔虫卵。
\n

想干掉蛔虫卵也不难，55°C 十分钟左右即可。咱日常烹饪的温度完全足够。

\n

所以说，杜绝蛔虫病的几个要点，

\n

第一不随地拉屎，第二饮水食物煮熟，第三勤洗手。

\n

这几个要点早在 1958 年“除四害、讲卫生运动”就开始加以普及，

\n

所以时到今日，随着个人卫生意识及条件的提高，随处可见的蛔虫病已经非常难见了。

\n
人体内找到的蛔虫标本也越来越少，成了快绝版的宝贝。
\n

那有人问了。既然蛔虫没法在人体内直接繁殖，

\n

现在营养这么足，有蛔虫就当减肥了呗。

\n

如果蛔虫只是老老实实在肠道里呆着，那确实问题不算大，

\n

问题就在于蛔虫在人体发育会先穿透肠壁进入肠系膜循环，通过肝门静脉到达肝脏。

\n

到达肝脏后，幼虫通过腔后静脉到达心脏的右侧。

\n

然后从心脏通过肺动脉运输到肺部，破坏毛细血管，进入肺泡，

\n

这个阶段的幼虫会持续长大并蜕皮，最终从第二阶段过度到第四阶段，长到 2-3 毫米的长度。

\n

等到第四阶段，幼虫就会离开肺泡，穿过支气管进入器官，最后到达咽部。

\n

然后被咳出，重新进入肠道。

\n

蛔虫表层的蛔苷可以轻松耐受胃酸，最终进入小肠，在小肠内经历最后一次蜕皮，达到性成熟，找到对象后又开始玩命造崽。

\n

以上过程只是比较顺利的情况，[1]

\n

蛔虫幼虫在肺内移行，会造成过敏性肺炎症状。

\n

数量比较多还会导致蛔虫性哮喘。

\n

如果碰到走错路的幼虫，可能通过肺毛细血管、左心进入大循环，侵入一些组织和器官，如甲状腺、淋巴结、 胸腺、脾脏、脑和脊髓等处，引起相应部位的病变。

\n

那倒大霉的只能是人类了。

\n

蛔虫和其他寄生虫不同的一点还在于虽然没啥像样的依附工具，但是微弱的移动能力弥补了这一点。

\n

所以即使到了肠道，蛔虫可能也不大安分。

\n

在肠道的时候会导致肠蛔虫病，感染者会间歇性脐周疼痛或上腹部绞痛。

\n

窜到胆管或者胆囊，会堵塞胆管，引起胆囊炎，导致胆道蛔虫病，

\n

数量多了会导致蛔虫性肠梗塞，画面太过惊悚，放出来卖面条的都容易倒闭。

\n

窜到阑尾会导致蛔虫性阑尾炎，疼的要死。

\n

肠胃不大结实的还会导致蛔虫性肠穿孔 ，不治真的要死。

\n

临床上还指不定会从嘴里或者屁股里吐出来大白蛔虫，这种壮观场景应该很难看到了。

\n

那如何避免感染蛔虫呢？

\n

最简单的办法就是高温灭万物，都是蛋白质。

\n

蛔虫卵只需要 55°C10 分钟左右就可以轻松灭杀，日常烹饪，粪便堆肥都可以轻松达标。

\n

所以，生水不要喝，野味不要吃，没做熟的肉类也不吃，饭前勤洗手。

\n

基本寄生虫就很难侵扰到你。

\n

那蔬菜到底能不能生吃呢？

\n

当然能了，由于蛔虫卵没有依附的功能，

\n

像生菜之类的生吃蔬菜，洗的时候只需要连根拆开，使用流动水进行多次冲洗，即可冲走蛔虫卵。

\n

另外蛔虫卵喜欢在泥巴里发育，

\n

所以小孩在玩完泥巴后，记得勤洗手，杜绝喜欢啃手指的坏习惯。

\n

要是实在不放心，服用阿苯达唑（Albenza），伊维菌素（Stromectol），双羟基吡喃酮 （Pin-X）等广谱驱虫剂也是不错的选择。

\n

总之，生菜之类卷烤肉还是蛮好吃的。洗干净吃就是了。

\n
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会的，北极熊不仅会攻击人，甚至还会主动捕食人

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前文回顾

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关于北极熊与人的冲突日渐加剧的话题，我之前的一篇回答其实已经写过了，在这篇回答里我会再把“北极熊捕食人类”的行为简单提一下，接着重点讲讲之前没能写到的“如何应对越来越频繁的北极熊与人的冲突”

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在我先前的回答里，我提到了几点：

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1.健康的北极熊通常不攻击人，但在饥饿的北极熊眼中，人类也是一种食物

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2.饥饿的北极熊是会主动捕食人类的

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3.北极熊通常不吃人类是因为平日里吃不到，但真能吃的时候…北极熊也是会吃的

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来源论文：James M. Wilder et al., 2017
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↑不健康、饥饿、体型消瘦的北极熊和健康、体型正常的北极熊对比

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来源论文：James M. Wilder et al., 2017
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↑2017 年的一篇统计研究，在 73 起北极熊攻击人类事件，其中超过一半（37 起，占比 59%）是北极熊主动捕食人类，并且以消瘦的不健康北极熊为主

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来源论文：S Herrero and S Fleck, 1990
\n

↑1990 年的另一项研究，20 起北极熊伤人事件，其中 15 或 16 起的袭击动机被认为是捕食，仅有 3 或 4 起攻击行为是由于母熊保护幼崽（北极熊母熊的护崽攻击性其实是要显著低于棕熊和黑熊的）

\n

详细内容可以观看我之前的这篇回答：

\n

加拿大一对夫妻被北极熊袭击，除食物短缺，有哪些因素导致北极熊靠近人类居住地？面对北极熊袭击，如何自救？

\n

接下来我们进入本期的正文：

\n

如何应对越来越频繁的北极熊与人的冲突1.人熊相遇的三种情况

\n

人和熊在野外相遇可以粗略地分为三种情况：不期而遇（Sudden Encounter）、人类挑衅（provocation）和捕食（predation）

\n

情况 1：不期而遇

\n

熊科的物种，尤其是北极熊，都以嗅觉敏锐而闻名。超强的嗅觉可以说是熊科的种族天赋，使得熊可以在非常远的距离察觉到猎物的存在

\n

而即使在熊科几兄弟里，北极熊的嗅觉依旧能脱颖而出——即使是在冰天雪地的寒冷环境中，北极熊也能通过嗅觉锁定遥远处的海豹（北极熊的主食）

\n

也因此，当人类出现在北极熊附近，早在人类看到北极熊之前，北极熊通常早已用鼻子闻到人了。不少情况下，北极熊会主动避开人，在人们察觉不到的情况下，悄无声息地大幅降低遇到人类的次数

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但在一些情况下，人类依旧可能会和北极熊不期而遇，比如：人类处于下风处，或者地形阻挡

\n

比如风是从北极熊那边朝人类这边吹来的，北极熊的气味会被带到人这边（然而人类闻不到），而人类的气味则会被风带走远离熊，在这种情况下，北极熊就闻不到人类的气味了

\n

又或者有一处小坡，人从坡下往上爬，爬到坡顶刚好和站在坡上的北极熊大眼瞪小眼

\n

——在这类北极熊的嗅觉发挥不了作用的情况下，就有可能出现人和北极熊不期而遇的画面

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https://www.oceanactionhub.org/how-far-can-a-polar-bear-smell/
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↑北极熊：啊，闻到了，是西葫芦炖茄子的味道（不是

\n

所以假如你去北极旅游，走在下风处，或者从下坡往上坡爬的时候，你可能需要更小心一点——因为在这种情况下，上风或上坡处的北极熊，有可能是注意不到你的

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情况 2：人类挑衅

\n

这个就…很难评价了。有些时候，人类会有意无意地去“挑衅”北极熊，比如说：

\n

有些游客会出于冒险或者想要拍到好照片之类的原因，主动靠近北极熊出没的地区

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又比如，有些当地人会刻意展露出“勇气”或者“冒险精神”（什么北极熊？爷祖祖辈辈都生活在这，北极熊？爷才不怕！爷就是要大雪天一个人在外边烧烤，北极熊要敢来我就一枪崩…妈耶！北极熊真来了！）

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又比如说，有些人会做出酒后冒险的行为（毛子：？冬天晚上喝完酒出门散个步很奇怪吗？）

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在这种情况下，人类就可能有意无意地“挑衅”到北极熊，从而导致北极熊展露出攻击行为

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情况 3：捕食

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不健康的北极熊：熊熊，饿饿，人人，吃吃！

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正如我们前文提到的，因为各种原因处于饥饿、消瘦、不健康状态的北极熊，当周围出现人类的时候，是会把人类视作猎物，主动出击捕食人类的

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毕竟相比北极熊巨大的体型，即使是人类壮汉，在北极熊眼中也是处于“可食用”的范畴

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https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/17bt5bh/comparison_of_the_heights_of_different_types_of/
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↑北极熊：壮汉？什么壮汉？不就个大肉块吗？

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2.北极熊的肢体语言

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值得注意的是，健康的、体型正常的北极熊，通常是不会攻击人类的，当健康的北极熊遇到人类的时候，它们更多展现出来的姿态是“好奇”

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https://polarbears.com/information-about-polar-bears/polar-bear-behavior-and-solitude-in-the-arctic/
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↑北极熊：嗯？这花花绿绿的是啥玩意？

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北极熊的好奇姿态其实还挺好识别的，你可以看出它们的肢体处于一种放松的状态，表情也略显呆萌

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而一旦北极熊进入攻击模式，它们会摆出明显的攻击姿态，比如：“打呵欠”（yawning，英文直译为打呵欠，但我认为更接近于张嘴和龇牙）和摆动脑袋（head swinging）

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↑北极熊的攻击姿态！（误

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不好意思放错图了，应该是这个：

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↑北极熊的两种攻击姿态，“打呵欠”（yawning，图 a）和摆动脑袋（head swinging，图 b）

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https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/08/16/polar-bears-more-likely-to-hunt-and-eat-people-than-grizzles/
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↑北极熊和棕熊明显的攻击姿态，“打呵欠”（张嘴 + 龇牙）

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假如你在北极旅游遇到北极熊，当北极熊看起来健康，身体放松，展露好奇姿态的时候，你可以稍微放心一点

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而一旦北极熊看起来瘦瘦的，不健康，看着就开始摇着脑袋龇牙的话…废话少说，掏家伙吧，手头有什么趁手的兵器赶紧拿起来，北极熊已经冲你亮血条了！！！

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3.如何避免和北极熊战斗

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一个人想要避免和北极熊战斗啊，当然要靠自己的努力，但是也要考虑到周边的情况

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（1）环境因素

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避免和北极熊搏斗的方法，对于在座的绝大部分人，都属于“屠龙之技”，因为在座的各位有一说一，几乎没有人这辈子有机会直面北极熊的冲锋

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但对于另外一些地方的人，比如美国阿拉斯加和加拿大的一些居民，这则是一个日常生活中必须考虑到的严肃问题了

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正如我们之前所说的，北极熊拥有敏锐的嗅觉，人类的食物垃圾是吸引北极熊进入人类环境的主因之一

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针对这一点，可以通过改造垃圾箱，不让北极熊翻垃圾，从而不让北极熊养成来人类居住地翻垃圾的习惯

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https://www.dreamstime.com/polar-bear-proof-garbage-containers-churchill-manitoba-no-polar-bear-can-open-container-polar-bear-proof-garbage-image139299365
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↑针对北极熊设计的防北极熊垃圾桶（Polar Bear Proof Garbage Containers），虽然我觉得看着依旧会散发出气味，但至少北极熊打不开了（应该吧？（好吧，说实话我持怀疑态度，因为防北极熊垃圾桶附近通常还能找到不防北极熊的小垃圾桶…

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除此之外，组织巡逻队、增加巡逻、安排枪支训练、加强对周边北极熊动态的监督，也是政府部门常用的手段

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此外公众教育，增加人们对北极熊的认知，通过宣传减少人们主动接近北极熊的行为，也可以有效降低人熊冲突（当然真有头铁的你也拦不住 ta 们去送，比如之前提及的 2017 年对 73 起北极熊伤人事件的研究，其中一起事件是由人类主动投喂北极熊引发的…）

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（2）自己的努力

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如果去北极熊出没的地区旅游，强烈推荐提前联络当地负责北极熊相关事宜的机构，打探当地北极熊的动态——知己知彼，百战不殆！

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除了联系机构，还可以跟当地人打探打探，最了解一个地方北极熊动态的，往往是当地人！

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↑不要以为我开玩笑啊！这部分建议是被写进多篇论文里的！

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此外，不要作死，不要作死，不要作死！！！

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人作死是真的会死的！！！

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当你看到诸如：带崽的母熊、正在啃海豹的公熊、一看就很不健康的瘦熊…不要靠近它们！不要靠近它们！

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如果你选择头铁靠近它们的话，就有可能分别触发北极熊的：护崽行为、护食行为和捕食行为

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另外避免单独行动，尽量组团行动

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数据显示，几乎所有的北极熊攻击人类的事件，北极熊攻击的都是两个及两个以下的人

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换句话说，只要以至少三个人的规模组团行动，就通常不会遇到北极熊的攻击了

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此外避免单独的危险行为，比如一个人在北极熊出没的户外烧烤…这类行为非常容易吸引来北极熊

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总而言之，想要避免现场表演徒手搏击北极熊，最好提前了解、保持警惕、观察环境、努力思考、避免落单，通过提升自身的警惕意识，组团行动，不要作死，就能大幅降低被北极熊攻击的可能性！

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以上！

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©犬君拌汪酱 知乎认证生物学、昆虫学优秀答主，快来关注这条人畜无害的生态狗吧！！！

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An instructor guides a Pakistani student majoring in electrical automation during a training session at the Luban Workshop of Tianjin Modern Vocational Technology College on June 16.

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When Joseph Njane, a railway training officer from Kenya, boarded for the first time a high-speed train from Beijing to Wuhan and then Guangzhou, he was captivated by the speed, safety and technological sophistication of the country's railway network.

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The three-week training session in 2019, provided by Beijing Jiaotong University, allowed Njane, who works for Afristar, the company that operates the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway, to learn about China's scientific approach to railway planning and construction, control and monitoring systems.

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"Seeing China's railway network firsthand was really eye-opening," he said, adding that the field trip ignited his desire to bring the advanced technology back to help modernize Kenya's railway systems.

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"The knowledge that I acquired, the scientific methods and models, can be used for our railways in Africa to improve the capacity and utilization of our lines."

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Three years later, Njane participated in an online course also provided by the Beijing Jiaotong University, which he said enhanced his understanding of railway systems, from the structure of the railroad to dispatching technologies.

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The most valuable takeaway of the training was China's emphasis on integrating technology with education, he said.

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"The two training courses enabled and inspired me to come up with something that can be used in Kenya to train our staff and ensure their access to railway knowledge."

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When he returned to Kenya, Njane established an online system where he uploaded the training materials from his visits to China and online training.

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Now, any employee can log in and access those training materials within minutes, even though they did not get a chance to study in China, Njane said. "This accelerates technology transfer from Chinese experts to Kenyan workers."

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The type of training that Njane received, as part of China's international human resources development cooperation, is seen as an important aspect of the country's foreign aid.

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Over the past 70 years, China has carried out nearly 15,000 training programs for over 180 countries and organizations through various forms such as short- and medium-term training programs in China, overseas expert consultations and youth volunteer services.

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These programs have covered 17 fields and trained more than 500,000 professionals in total, according to Li Ming, a spokesman for the China International Development Cooperation Agency.

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China's foreign aid training programs focus on cultivating and enhancing the recipient countries' self-development capabilities, playing a vital role in international economic and technological exchanges and cooperation, he said.

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Li shared examples such as a Rwandan trainee who founded a Juncao production company upon returning home, after learning about Juncao (mushroom and grass) technology in China, thereby helping to lift over 50,000 local farmers out of poverty.

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An Iraqi trainee brought back China's "checkerboard" sand control method to combat desertification in Iraq, Li said, adding that another trainee from Afghanistan used emergency response training to prevent an explosion in Kabul.

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The agency plans to launch over 2,000 training programs for more than 50,000 participants in 2025, he said, adding that China will continue to design development cooperation projects and provide 100,000 training and study opportunities to Global South countries over the next five years.

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Two-way exchange

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Jing Guoqing, a professor at the highway and railway engineering department of Beijing Jiaotong University, said that sharing China's railway development philosophy and experience allows participants to share insights into their countries' railway challenges and expectations.

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"Teaching is a two-way process," Jing said. During the training, the trainees share their experiences, concerns, questions and aspirations, and such feedback is valuable for Chinese companies operating overseas, helping them to navigate cultural differences and improve their projects, he said.

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"Foreign aid training plays a crucial role in bridging Chinese enterprises and international stakeholders, ensuring smoother cooperation," Jing said.

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Such training helps to enhance local engineers and officials' understanding of China's technical expertise and project management approaches, he said, adding that as the locals become more familiar with Chinese standards, they trust Chinese companies more and feel more confident in adopting those standards.

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"In this way, it will help China to promote its technology and standards overseas," he added.

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Jing said that China should focus more on vocational training such as railway technology, new energy vehicle-related skills and photovoltaic installation, areas that will efficiently boost local development while fostering long-term partnerships with developing countries.

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Knowledge transfer

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Liu Xian, a research associate at the Institute of International Development Cooperation at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, said that the fundamental mission of human resource development cooperation is to "teach people how to fish" rather than mechanically export China's model.

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"It is about unreservedly sharing China's experience and technology, enabling partners to grasp not only the 'how' but also the 'why' of the country's development practices through interaction," Liu said.

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Stephen Ndegwa, executive director of South-South Dialogues, a Nairobi-based development communication think tank, said that by providing actionable knowledge, recipient nations will be able to adapt Chinese methods to their unique contexts, focusing on long-term planning and development models.

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Ndegwa said that the impact of China's training programs is evident in their ability to strengthen development capacity and promote modernization in recipient nations.

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Through skill development, policy learning and South-South cooperation, these programs equip participants with the tools needed to enhance local industries, improve productivity and develop homegrown policies inspired by China's success, Ndegwa said.

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He noted that lessons from China's experience, such as prioritizing public investment in critical sectors, offer valuable insights for African countries seeking to balance tradition with innovation while pursuing their development goals.

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As the Global South pursues its modernization journey, cooperation with China is expected to focus on inclusive growth, technology-driven development, and resilient infrastructure, he added.

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Ndegwa stressed that China's approach to foreign aid training is practical and results-oriented.

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The training programs emphasize respect for sovereignty and noninterference in domestic affairs, offering flexible knowledge that countries can adapt to their own governance structures, he said.

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Participants often highlight the focus on tangible outcomes, such as improved infrastructure and poverty reduction, he added.

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According to a survey regarding China's foreign aid training by the Institute of International Development Cooperation at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, which was conducted among over 1,400 participants from 32 countries and regions, 75.89 percent of participants believed the training significantly improved their professional knowledge or skills.

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When Joseph Njane, a railway training officer from Kenya, boarded for the first time a high-speed train from Beijing to Wuhan and then Guangzhou, he was captivated by the speed, safety and technological sophistication of the country's railway network.

\n

The three-week training session in 2019, provided by Beijing Jiaotong University, allowed Njane, who works for Afristar, the company that operates the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway, to learn about China's scientific approach to railway planning and construction, control and monitoring systems.

\n

"Seeing China's railway network firsthand was really eye-opening," he said, adding that the field trip ignited his desire to bring the advanced technology back to help modernize Kenya's railway systems.

\n

"The knowledge that I acquired, the scientific methods and models, can be used for our railways in Africa to improve the capacity and utilization of our lines."

\n

Three years later, Njane participated in an online course also provided by the Beijing Jiaotong University, which he said enhanced his understanding of railway systems, from the structure of the railroad to dispatching technologies.

\n

The most valuable takeaway of the training was China's emphasis on integrating technology with education, he said.

\n

"The two training courses enabled and inspired me to come up with something that can be used in Kenya to train our staff and ensure their access to railway knowledge."

\n

When he returned to Kenya, Njane established an online system where he uploaded the training materials from his visits to China and online training.

\n

Now, any employee can log in and access those training materials within minutes, even though they did not get a chance to study in China, Njane said. "This accelerates technology transfer from Chinese experts to Kenyan workers."

\n

The type of training that Njane received, as part of China's international human resources development cooperation, is seen as an important aspect of the country's foreign aid.

\n

Over the past 70 years, China has carried out nearly 15,000 training programs for over 180 countries and organizations through various forms such as short- and medium-term training programs in China, overseas expert consultations and youth volunteer services.

\n

These programs have covered 17 fields and trained more than 500,000 professionals in total, according to Li Ming, a spokesman for the China International Development Cooperation Agency.

\n

China's foreign aid training programs focus on cultivating and enhancing the recipient countries' self-development capabilities, playing a vital role in international economic and technological exchanges and cooperation, he said.

\n

Li shared examples such as a Rwandan trainee who founded a Juncao production company upon returning home, after learning about Juncao (mushroom and grass) technology in China, thereby helping to lift over 50,000 local farmers out of poverty.

\n

An Iraqi trainee brought back China's "checkerboard" sand control method to combat desertification in Iraq, Li said, adding that another trainee from Afghanistan used emergency response training to prevent an explosion in Kabul.

\n

The agency plans to launch over 2,000 training programs for more than 50,000 participants in 2025, he said, adding that China will continue to design development cooperation projects and provide 100,000 training and study opportunities to Global South countries over the next five years.

\n

Two-way exchange

\n

Jing Guoqing, a professor at the highway and railway engineering department of Beijing Jiaotong University, said that sharing China's railway development philosophy and experience allows participants to share insights into their countries' railway challenges and expectations.

\n

"Teaching is a two-way process," Jing said. During the training, the trainees share their experiences, concerns, questions and aspirations, and such feedback is valuable for Chinese companies operating overseas, helping them to navigate cultural differences and improve their projects, he said.

\n

"Foreign aid training plays a crucial role in bridging Chinese enterprises and international stakeholders, ensuring smoother cooperation," Jing said.

\n

Such training helps to enhance local engineers and officials' understanding of China's technical expertise and project management approaches, he said, adding that as the locals become more familiar with Chinese standards, they trust Chinese companies more and feel more confident in adopting those standards.

\n

"In this way, it will help China to promote its technology and standards overseas," he added.

\n

Jing said that China should focus more on vocational training such as railway technology, new energy vehicle-related skills and photovoltaic installation, areas that will efficiently boost local development while fostering long-term partnerships with developing countries.

\n

Knowledge transfer

\n

Liu Xian, a research associate at the Institute of International Development Cooperation at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, said that the fundamental mission of human resource development cooperation is to "teach people how to fish" rather than mechanically export China's model.

\n

"It is about unreservedly sharing China's experience and technology, enabling partners to grasp not only the 'how' but also the 'why' of the country's development practices through interaction," Liu said.

\n

Stephen Ndegwa, executive director of South-South Dialogues, a Nairobi-based development communication think tank, said that by providing actionable knowledge, recipient nations will be able to adapt Chinese methods to their unique contexts, focusing on long-term planning and development models.

\n

Ndegwa said that the impact of China's training programs is evident in their ability to strengthen development capacity and promote modernization in recipient nations.

\n

Through skill development, policy learning and South-South cooperation, these programs equip participants with the tools needed to enhance local industries, improve productivity and develop homegrown policies inspired by China's success, Ndegwa said.

\n

He noted that lessons from China's experience, such as prioritizing public investment in critical sectors, offer valuable insights for African countries seeking to balance tradition with innovation while pursuing their development goals.

\n

As the Global South pursues its modernization journey, cooperation with China is expected to focus on inclusive growth, technology-driven development, and resilient infrastructure, he added.

\n

Ndegwa stressed that China's approach to foreign aid training is practical and results-oriented.

\n

The training programs emphasize respect for sovereignty and noninterference in domestic affairs, offering flexible knowledge that countries can adapt to their own governance structures, he said.

\n

Participants often highlight the focus on tangible outcomes, such as improved infrastructure and poverty reduction, he added.

\n

According to a survey regarding China's foreign aid training by the Institute of International Development Cooperation at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, which was conducted among over 1,400 participants from 32 countries and regions, 75.89 percent of participants believed the training significantly improved their professional knowledge or skills.

\n

The survey found that 75.23 percent of participants feel that the training greatly enhanced their career competitiveness, while 75.38 percent find the experiences gained in China highly applicable in their home countries.

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zhoujin@chinadaily.com.cn

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Starting from the 5th Dalai Lama (1617-1682), the title has been conferred on all successors by the central government, which is the source of the religious status and historical legitimacy of the Dalai Lama title.

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The reincarnation of living Buddhas follows strict religious rituals and historical conventions, and the legitimacy of the title of the Dalai Lama in fact originates from the central government, Gama Cedain, chairman of Xizang, said during a news conference held by the State Council Information Office on the region's economic and social development achievements since it was established 60 years ago.

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On several occasions in the past, the 14th Dalai Lama has said he might reincarnate while still alive. At other times, he has said he will personally choose his successor.

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In July, he released the so-called "Statement Affirming the Continuation of the Institution of Dalai Lama", personally appointing a trust to recognize the future reincarnation.

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"Reincarnation has never been solely determined by the Dalai Lama himself," Gama Cedain said. "The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must strictly follow the principle of 'carrying out the search domestically, drawing lots from a golden urn, and gaining approval from the central government', while complying with the country's laws and regulations."

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Tsering Deji, deputy director and associate researcher of the Xizang Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Religion, said the 14th Dalai Lama's multiple claims on his reincarnation all aim to bypass approval from the central government, which is in fact a crucial step in the reincarnation process of the living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism.

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"Such remarks have shown that he has a nonserious attitude toward the lineage of the Dalai Lama, which has a history spanning several hundred years and holds extensive and revered authority among followers of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism," she said in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region. "The issue of reincarnation should not be sensationalized or used to attract public attention."

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She said that anyone with even a modest understanding of history knows that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation process involves a series of historical customs and religious rituals, which can only be completed after reporting to the central government and obtaining its approval.

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"Therefore, his claims are all attempts to challenge or deny the ultimate authority of the central government in the matter of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama," Tsering Deji said.

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cuijia@chinadaily.com.cn

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In the matter of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, the Chinese central government has unquestionable, ultimate decision-making authority, which is also a belief adhered to by the vast number of Tibetan Buddhism followers, the chairman of the Xizang autonomous region said on Tuesday.

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Starting from the 5th Dalai Lama (1617-1682), the title has been conferred on all successors by the central government, which is the source of the religious status and historical legitimacy of the Dalai Lama title.

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The reincarnation of living Buddhas follows strict religious rituals and historical conventions, and the legitimacy of the title of the Dalai Lama in fact originates from the central government, Gama Cedain, chairman of Xizang, said during a news conference held by the State Council Information Office on the region's economic and social development achievements since it was established 60 years ago.

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On several occasions in the past, the 14th Dalai Lama has said he might reincarnate while still alive. At other times, he has said he will personally choose his successor.

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In July, he released the so-called "Statement Affirming the Continuation of the Institution of Dalai Lama", personally appointing a trust to recognize the future reincarnation.

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"Reincarnation has never been solely determined by the Dalai Lama himself," Gama Cedain said. "The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must strictly follow the principle of 'carrying out the search domestically, drawing lots from a golden urn, and gaining approval from the central government', while complying with the country's laws and regulations."

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Tsering Deji, deputy director and associate researcher of the Xizang Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Religion, said the 14th Dalai Lama's multiple claims on his reincarnation all aim to bypass approval from the central government, which is in fact a crucial step in the reincarnation process of the living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism.

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"Such remarks have shown that he has a nonserious attitude toward the lineage of the Dalai Lama, which has a history spanning several hundred years and holds extensive and revered authority among followers of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism," she said in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region. "The issue of reincarnation should not be sensationalized or used to attract public attention."

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She said that anyone with even a modest understanding of history knows that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation process involves a series of historical customs and religious rituals, which can only be completed after reporting to the central government and obtaining its approval.

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"Therefore, his claims are all attempts to challenge or deny the ultimate authority of the central government in the matter of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama," Tsering Deji said.

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cuijia@chinadaily.com.cn

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A traditional Pan embroidery motif known as the sunflower is seen on this rug.

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A Tibetan carpet is embroidered with an image of snow leopards.

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People demonstrate the art of Pan embroidery at an industrial base in Qinghai province.

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A Thangka made to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Tianjin's assistance to Qinghai province.

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A local woman stitches a Pan embroidery product.

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Would it be a surprise to learn that plush carpets underfoot at Dubai International Airport, on Carnival cruise ships, and in Las Vegas hotels often come from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau?

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Tibetan carpets are among the three most-famous traditional carpets in the world and have a history dating back 3,000 years. Prized for their fine wool, unique craftsmanship and exquisite designs, they enjoy global acclaim.

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Based in Xining, Qinghai province, Shengyuan Carpet Group is one of China's largest Tibetan carpet manufacturers, and boasts a significant market share. The company combines the advantages of handwoven and machine-woven carpets to ensure product quality and aesthetics while increasing production efficiency.

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Du Fei, deputy general manager of the projects department, recalls the company's humble beginnings. "Founded in 2007 with just over 20 employees, we survived fierce market competition by tackling complex craftsmanship and focusing on high-end, custom-made carpets, elevating 'Made in China' standards," he said.

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Today, the company's annual sales exceed 100 million yuan ($13.9 million), with products shipped to the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The United States accounts for 60 to 70 percent of sales, which mainly go to high-end venues.

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Production methods range from machine-woven, which imitates handmade rugs, to gun-tufted, or semi-handmade, to fully handwoven, with prices increasing manyfold as craftsmanship becomes more intricate.

\n

Handwoven Tibetan carpets, most looking like vivid oil paintings, are highly prized. A 1-square-meter piece takes a craftsman roughly a year to complete, and usually fetches 50,000 yuan to 60,000 yuan for its vibrant colors and durability.

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With high transportation costs due to Qinghai's deep inland location, handwoven carpets barely turn a profit, Du explained. "We persist out of a mission to preserve this intangible cultural heritage — Tibetan carpet weaving is the cultural root of our enterprise," he said.

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In 2023, Shengyuan was designated a national demonstration base for productive protection of intangible cultural heritage, relying on the traditional Tibetan carpet-weaving technique originating from Jiaya village in Xining. Its inheritors are mainly engaged in training artisans.

\n

Of the company's 300-plus employees, over 200 are from surrounding villages, including many ethnic groups such as the Tibetan and Tu. About half of them have mastered the hand-weaving skills.

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"Instead of working far from home, I now earn nearly 5,000 yuan a month here and can still care for my family," said 42-year-old weaver Zhu Cunfeng, smiling.

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Tibetan carpets utilize premium raw materials like sheep wool and yak wool sourced in Qinghai. The designs include not only auspicious traditional Tibetan motifs, but also new artistic inspirations such as Qinghai Lake, the Kunlun Mountains, snow leopards, depictions of herders' lives, and cultural landmarks.

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Du said the yarn used in premium handwoven carpets is only one-eighth the thickness of traditional Tibetan carpets, making them more durable and refined. The company has also developed a color library with nearly 40,000 hues, ensuring vibrant and natural color rendering.

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Wedding legacy

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"Every young girl in the Tu ethnic group knows how to do Pan embroidery. Only by doing so can she make her wedding costume by hand when she gets married," said Zhang Zhuoma Shijie, as she explained the cultural inheritance of Pan embroidery skills.

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"I started learning when I was 14 or 15 years old and made my own wedding costume when I was 19," said the 58-year-old inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Pan embroidery.

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Zhang is also the director of the Pan Embroidery Garden in Banyan village, Huzhu Tu autonomous county in Haidong. The Tu people worship the sun and rainbows, and the county is known as the "Hometown of Rainbows". Their costumes are characterized by colorful sleeves and Pan embroidery.

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Pan embroidery uses two threads — one coiling, one stitching — made without a frame and relying solely on hand movements, a technique impossible to replicate by machine. Founded in 2017, the Pan Embroidery Garden employs over a dozen senior embroiderers aged 63 to 73, each earning over 10,000 yuan annually.

\n

Known for its bright colors, the classic pattern of Pan embroidery resembles sunflowers (though it is not a literal sunflower), symbolizing a peaceful, auspicious, happy and beautiful life.

\n

Today, Pan embroidery adorns scarves, laptop bags, pillows, coasters and other fashion products. It is sold domestically and abroad through the Qing embroidery — or embroidery of Qinghai — workshop network.

\n

The Pan method comes under the umbrella of Qing embroidery, which encompasses 17 categories and 29 stitching techniques, including Tibetan embroidery, and pile embroidery in Huangzhong district of Xining.

\n

It originated during the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-AD 220) along the southern route of the Silk Road and integrates elements from the Central Plains and plateau culture.

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The Qing embroidery workshop network consolidates experience, displays, training, production, and sales, and serves as a vital platform for preserving ethnic embroidery, boosting employment, and linking heritage protection with rural vitalization.

\n

Youthful innovation

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Tongren city in the Huangnan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, 160 km southeast of Xining, is known as the "Hometown of Regong Art".

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Encompassing Thangka painting, murals, clay sculpture, and other aspects, Regong art was inscribed on China's national intangible heritage list in 2006.

\n

Thangka, an iconic Regong art form, uses mineral pigments like cinnabar and coral, painted on cotton cloth and mounted on silk. Traditionally depicting Tibetan Buddhist stories and history, often with peony motifs, modern Thangkas now incorporate landscapes, architecture, and daily life, with innovative techniques.

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Dorje Tsering, office director of Renjun Regong Art Training Institute, said its founder Xiawujiao, as a master inheritor, has trained over 560 Thangka artists from Tibetan, Tu, Han, and Mongolian backgrounds.

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The institute currently has 43 students and offers them free training and accommodation. It also houses Qinghai's first private Regong art museum. Built between 2009 and 2013 with a 10 million yuan investment, it draws visitors from around the world every year.

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In its Thangka studio, two large works stand out.

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"They were created to mark 15 years of Tianjin's aid to Qinghai, and timed for 2025. Each is 2.5m long and 1.5m wide," Dorje said.

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One of them depicts landmark landscapes and buildings, including Tianjin's Panshan Mountain and Qinghai's Sanjiangyuan National Park, as well as scenes of Tianjin's educational and medical assistance to Qinghai. The other one shows the sister regions of Qinghai's Huangnan Tibetan autonomous prefecture and Tianjin's Binhai New Area and their natural and cultural landmarks.

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Over 10 artists have worked on them for seven months, with completion scheduled for late August, Dorje said.

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"Compared with traditional Thangka, this more modern style allows for greater freedom of expression," said 23-year-old Gatso while concentrating on painting one of the Thangkas. "I have been studying here for just two years and hope to be recognized by my teacher as soon as possible."

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He is from the Hainan Tibetan autonomous prefecture. After graduating from high school, he stayed at home for a few years. When he heard that there were free learning opportunities at the institute, he went there.

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Sonam Gyaltso, 25, works alone in the studio next door, sculpting a leopard out of red clay.

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"I'm local. I came here as an apprentice eight years ago after graduating from high school. Now I have a monthly salary of over 4,000 yuan. Five of my 40 high school classmates now study Regong art," he said.

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Tongren has built a provincial-level Regong culture industrial park in Qinghai, bringing together 25 large painting academies and 356 cultural enterprises engaged in Regong art, said Geng Bin, deputy head of Qinghai's Culture and Tourism Department.

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The painting academies operate under the "painting academy plus farmers plus base" model, and are mainly engaged in research, creation of works, training, production, sales, exhibitions, collections, and import and export business. They offer free training, accommodation, and employment, and have boosted annual per capita income by over 60,000 yuan.

\n

To expand the market, the government of Tongren has set up over 200 sales points for Regong art in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. Tongren has also established a center for promoting Regong art in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing to enhance the influence and popularity of the Regong art brand.

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The works produced there are exported to Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, France, India, Nepal and other countries.

\n

By 2024, Tongren's cultural sector employed 24,000 people — up 8,600 from 2023 — and earned 454 million yuan in revenue, Geng said.

\n

"Regong", which means "Golden Valley" and "where dreams come true" in Tibetan, lives up to its name as countless young artists chase their aspirations.

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wuyanbo@chinadaily.com.cn

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A traditional Pan embroidery motif known as the sunflower is seen on this rug.

\n

A Tibetan carpet is embroidered with an image of snow leopards.

\n

People demonstrate the art of Pan embroidery at an industrial base in Qinghai province.

\n

A Thangka made to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Tianjin's assistance to Qinghai province.

\n

A local woman stitches a Pan embroidery product.

\n

Would it be a surprise to learn that plush carpets underfoot at Dubai International Airport, on Carnival cruise ships, and in Las Vegas hotels often come from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau?

\n

Tibetan carpets are among the three most-famous traditional carpets in the world and have a history dating back 3,000 years. Prized for their fine wool, unique craftsmanship and exquisite designs, they enjoy global acclaim.

\n

Based in Xining, Qinghai province, Shengyuan Carpet Group is one of China's largest Tibetan carpet manufacturers, and boasts a significant market share. The company combines the advantages of handwoven and machine-woven carpets to ensure product quality and aesthetics while increasing production efficiency.

\n

Du Fei, deputy general manager of the projects department, recalls the company's humble beginnings. "Founded in 2007 with just over 20 employees, we survived fierce market competition by tackling complex craftsmanship and focusing on high-end, custom-made carpets, elevating 'Made in China' standards," he said.

\n

Today, the company's annual sales exceed 100 million yuan ($13.9 million), with products shipped to the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The United States accounts for 60 to 70 percent of sales, which mainly go to high-end venues.

\n

Production methods range from machine-woven, which imitates handmade rugs, to gun-tufted, or semi-handmade, to fully handwoven, with prices increasing manyfold as craftsmanship becomes more intricate.

\n

Handwoven Tibetan carpets, most looking like vivid oil paintings, are highly prized. A 1-square-meter piece takes a craftsman roughly a year to complete, and usually fetches 50,000 yuan to 60,000 yuan for its vibrant colors and durability.

\n

With high transportation costs due to Qinghai's deep inland location, handwoven carpets barely turn a profit, Du explained. "We persist out of a mission to preserve this intangible cultural heritage — Tibetan carpet weaving is the cultural root of our enterprise," he said.

\n

In 2023, Shengyuan was designated a national demonstration base for productive protection of intangible cultural heritage, relying on the traditional Tibetan carpet-weaving technique originating from Jiaya village in Xining. Its inheritors are mainly engaged in training artisans.

\n

Of the company's 300-plus employees, over 200 are from surrounding villages, including many ethnic groups such as the Tibetan and Tu. About half of them have mastered the hand-weaving skills.

\n

"Instead of working far from home, I now earn nearly 5,000 yuan a month here and can still care for my family," said 42-year-old weaver Zhu Cunfeng, smiling.

\n

Tibetan carpets utilize premium raw materials like sheep wool and yak wool sourced in Qinghai. The designs include not only auspicious traditional Tibetan motifs, but also new artistic inspirations such as Qinghai Lake, the Kunlun Mountains, snow leopards, depictions of herders' lives, and cultural landmarks.

\n

Du said the yarn used in premium handwoven carpets is only one-eighth the thickness of traditional Tibetan carpets, making them more durable and refined. The company has also developed a color library with nearly 40,000 hues, ensuring vibrant and natural color rendering.

\n

Wedding legacy

\n

"Every young girl in the Tu ethnic group knows how to do Pan embroidery. Only by doing so can she make her wedding costume by hand when she gets married," said Zhang Zhuoma Shijie, as she explained the cultural inheritance of Pan embroidery skills.

\n

"I started learning when I was 14 or 15 years old and made my own wedding costume when I was 19," said the 58-year-old inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Pan embroidery.

\n

Zhang is also the director of the Pan Embroidery Garden in Banyan village, Huzhu Tu autonomous county in Haidong. The Tu people worship the sun and rainbows, and the county is known as the "Hometown of Rainbows". Their costumes are characterized by colorful sleeves and Pan embroidery.

\n

Pan embroidery uses two threads — one coiling, one stitching — made without a frame and relying solely on hand movements, a technique impossible to replicate by machine. Founded in 2017, the Pan Embroidery Garden employs over a dozen senior embroiderers aged 63 to 73, each earning over 10,000 yuan annually.

\n

Known for its bright colors, the classic pattern of Pan embroidery resembles sunflowers (though it is not a literal sunflower), symbolizing a peaceful, auspicious, happy and beautiful life.

\n

Today, Pan embroidery adorns scarves, laptop bags, pillows, coasters and other fashion products. It is sold domestically and abroad through the Qing embroidery — or embroidery of Qinghai — workshop network.

\n

The Pan method comes under the umbrella of Qing embroidery, which encompasses 17 categories and 29 stitching techniques, including Tibetan embroidery, and pile embroidery in Huangzhong district of Xining.

\n

It originated during the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-AD 220) along the southern route of the Silk Road and integrates elements from the Central Plains and plateau culture.

\n

The Qing embroidery workshop network consolidates experience, displays, training, production, and sales, and serves as a vital platform for preserving ethnic embroidery, boosting employment, and linking heritage protection with rural vitalization.

\n

Youthful innovation

\n

Tongren city in the Huangnan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, 160 km southeast of Xining, is known as the "Hometown of Regong Art".

\n

Encompassing Thangka painting, murals, clay sculpture, and other aspects, Regong art was inscribed on China's national intangible heritage list in 2006.

\n

Thangka, an iconic Regong art form, uses mineral pigments like cinnabar and coral, painted on cotton cloth and mounted on silk. Traditionally depicting Tibetan Buddhist stories and history, often with peony motifs, modern Thangkas now incorporate landscapes, architecture, and daily life, with innovative techniques.

\n

Dorje Tsering, office director of Renjun Regong Art Training Institute, said its founder Xiawujiao, as a master inheritor, has trained over 560 Thangka artists from Tibetan, Tu, Han, and Mongolian backgrounds.

\n

The institute currently has 43 students and offers them free training and accommodation. It also houses Qinghai's first private Regong art museum. Built between 2009 and 2013 with a 10 million yuan investment, it draws visitors from around the world every year.

\n

In its Thangka studio, two large works stand out.

\n

"They were created to mark 15 years of Tianjin's aid to Qinghai, and timed for 2025. Each is 2.5m long and 1.5m wide," Dorje said.

\n

One of them depicts landmark landscapes and buildings, including Tianjin's Panshan Mountain and Qinghai's Sanjiangyuan National Park, as well as scenes of Tianjin's educational and medical assistance to Qinghai. The other one shows the sister regions of Qinghai's Huangnan Tibetan autonomous prefecture and Tianjin's Binhai New Area and their natural and cultural landmarks.

\n

Over 10 artists have worked on them for seven months, with completion scheduled for late August, Dorje said.

\n

"Compared with traditional Thangka, this more modern style allows for greater freedom of expression," said 23-year-old Gatso while concentrating on painting one of the Thangkas. "I have been studying here for just two years and hope to be recognized by my teacher as soon as possible."

\n

He is from the Hainan Tibetan autonomous prefecture. After graduating from high school, he stayed at home for a few years. When he heard that there were free learning opportunities at the institute, he went there.

\n

Sonam Gyaltso, 25, works alone in the studio next door, sculpting a leopard out of red clay.

\n

"I'm local. I came here as an apprentice eight years ago after graduating from high school. Now I have a monthly salary of over 4,000 yuan. Five of my 40 high school classmates now study Regong art," he said.

\n

Tongren has built a provincial-level Regong culture industrial park in Qinghai, bringing together 25 large painting academies and 356 cultural enterprises engaged in Regong art, said Geng Bin, deputy head of Qinghai's Culture and Tourism Department.

\n

The painting academies operate under the "painting academy plus farmers plus base" model, and are mainly engaged in research, creation of works, training, production, sales, exhibitions, collections, and import and export business. They offer free training, accommodation, and employment, and have boosted annual per capita income by over 60,000 yuan.

\n

To expand the market, the government of Tongren has set up over 200 sales points for Regong art in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. Tongren has also established a center for promoting Regong art in the 798 Art Zone in Beijing to enhance the influence and popularity of the Regong art brand.

\n

The works produced there are exported to Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, France, India, Nepal and other countries.

\n

By 2024, Tongren's cultural sector employed 24,000 people — up 8,600 from 2023 — and earned 454 million yuan in revenue, Geng said.

\n

"Regong", which means "Golden Valley" and "where dreams come true" in Tibetan, lives up to its name as countless young artists chase their aspirations.

\n

wuyanbo@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's economic growth is pivotal to and vital for global prosperity, and it is essential and significant for the United States and China to maintain a stable trade relationship, according to a senior business leader.

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Rajesh Subramaniam, CEO of US-based logistics company FedEx Corp and chair of the Board of the US-China Business Council, said that in a world defined by rapid changes and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the council welcomes continued dialogue and the positive outcomes achieved by the US and Chinese economic and trade consultation teams.

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His remarks follow a recent visit by a USCBC board delegation to Beijing, during which representatives of major US companies, including Apple, Boeing, Goldman Sachs and Otis, sought to strengthen bilateral commercial ties and advocate for a stable and predictable environment for US businesses operating in China.

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The visit underscored a broader sentiment among global and US companies that continue to view China as a critical market because of its vast consumer base, consistent focus on high-quality growth, well-developed industrial system and supply chain networks.

\n

Amid declining global cross-border investment, a growing number of foreign businesses regard China as an ideal, secure and promising investment destination. The number of foreign-invested companies with foreign trade businesses in China reached 75,000 in the first half of 2025, the highest level for the same period since 2021, data from the General Administration of Customs shows.

\n

Emphasizing China's importance to the global competitiveness of many US companies, Subramaniam said that FedEx, which operates over 300 international weekly flights to and from China, will continue to invest in smarter supply chains through digital innovation, data-driven platforms and artificial intelligence within the country.

\n

A report released in mid-July by the USCBC showed that about 82 percent of its surveyed member companies reported profitable operations in China in 2024, an improvement compared with the previous two years. Nearly all respondents also said they cannot remain globally competitive without their operations in China.

\n

According to the Ministry of Commerce, China and the US have agreed to continue pushing for an extension of the pause on 24 percent reciprocal tariffs of the US side, as well as countermeasures of the Chinese side, following their latest round of trade talks last week in Stockholm, Sweden.

\n

He Yadong, a spokesman for the ministry, said last week that China looks forward to working with the US to fully leverage the role of the bilateral economic and trade consultation mechanism and strive for more win-win outcomes.

\n

Subramaniam said that China has sent a strong signal to the world of its commitment to further advance reform and opening-up. "This has helped boost market confidence," he added.

\n

Chen Jianwei, a researcher at the University of International Business and Economics' Academy of China Open Economy Studies in Beijing, said that China's ongoing efforts in industrial upgrading, green transformation and further opening-up are creating long-term opportunities for foreign businesses in areas such as high-end manufacturing, smart mobility and service-related sectors.

\n

"These efforts are contributing to global economic growth and supply chain stability, reinforcing China's role as a key engine of the world economy," Chen said.

\n

Gao Lingyun, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of World Economics and Politics in Beijing, said that continued dialogue between China and the US could help reduce uncertainty in global supply chains, enhance cooperation in both goods trade and trade in services, and foster innovation in emerging sectors such as green technology and digital infrastructure.

\n

"Businesses on both sides are seeking predictability and trust — key factors for the long-term planning and stability of global markets," Gao added.

\n

Nathan Stoner, chairman for China at Cummins Inc, a US-based engine manufacturer, said the company will launch next-generation products, including electric motors, electronic controls, e-driving systems and integrated controllers, as well as power electronics, in China next year.

\n

As more Chinese carmakers venture into Southeast Asia, Europe and beyond, Cummins is looking to play a key role in helping them grow their global footprint, Stoner said.

\n

zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn

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", + "content": "

China's economic growth is pivotal to and vital for global prosperity, and it is essential and significant for the United States and China to maintain a stable trade relationship, according to a senior business leader.

\n

Rajesh Subramaniam, CEO of US-based logistics company FedEx Corp and chair of the Board of the US-China Business Council, said that in a world defined by rapid changes and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the council welcomes continued dialogue and the positive outcomes achieved by the US and Chinese economic and trade consultation teams.

\n

His remarks follow a recent visit by a USCBC board delegation to Beijing, during which representatives of major US companies, including Apple, Boeing, Goldman Sachs and Otis, sought to strengthen bilateral commercial ties and advocate for a stable and predictable environment for US businesses operating in China.

\n

The visit underscored a broader sentiment among global and US companies that continue to view China as a critical market because of its vast consumer base, consistent focus on high-quality growth, well-developed industrial system and supply chain networks.

\n

Amid declining global cross-border investment, a growing number of foreign businesses regard China as an ideal, secure and promising investment destination. The number of foreign-invested companies with foreign trade businesses in China reached 75,000 in the first half of 2025, the highest level for the same period since 2021, data from the General Administration of Customs shows.

\n

Emphasizing China's importance to the global competitiveness of many US companies, Subramaniam said that FedEx, which operates over 300 international weekly flights to and from China, will continue to invest in smarter supply chains through digital innovation, data-driven platforms and artificial intelligence within the country.

\n

A report released in mid-July by the USCBC showed that about 82 percent of its surveyed member companies reported profitable operations in China in 2024, an improvement compared with the previous two years. Nearly all respondents also said they cannot remain globally competitive without their operations in China.

\n

According to the Ministry of Commerce, China and the US have agreed to continue pushing for an extension of the pause on 24 percent reciprocal tariffs of the US side, as well as countermeasures of the Chinese side, following their latest round of trade talks last week in Stockholm, Sweden.

\n

He Yadong, a spokesman for the ministry, said last week that China looks forward to working with the US to fully leverage the role of the bilateral economic and trade consultation mechanism and strive for more win-win outcomes.

\n

Subramaniam said that China has sent a strong signal to the world of its commitment to further advance reform and opening-up. "This has helped boost market confidence," he added.

\n

Chen Jianwei, a researcher at the University of International Business and Economics' Academy of China Open Economy Studies in Beijing, said that China's ongoing efforts in industrial upgrading, green transformation and further opening-up are creating long-term opportunities for foreign businesses in areas such as high-end manufacturing, smart mobility and service-related sectors.

\n

"These efforts are contributing to global economic growth and supply chain stability, reinforcing China's role as a key engine of the world economy," Chen said.

\n

Gao Lingyun, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of World Economics and Politics in Beijing, said that continued dialogue between China and the US could help reduce uncertainty in global supply chains, enhance cooperation in both goods trade and trade in services, and foster innovation in emerging sectors such as green technology and digital infrastructure.

\n

"Businesses on both sides are seeking predictability and trust — key factors for the long-term planning and stability of global markets," Gao added.

\n

Nathan Stoner, chairman for China at Cummins Inc, a US-based engine manufacturer, said the company will launch next-generation products, including electric motors, electronic controls, e-driving systems and integrated controllers, as well as power electronics, in China next year.

\n

As more Chinese carmakers venture into Southeast Asia, Europe and beyond, Cummins is looking to play a key role in helping them grow their global footprint, Stoner said.

\n

zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's top court has directed courts nationwide to intensify their crackdown on crimes related to medical insurance fraud, stressing the need to safeguard public health rights and ensure the security of the national insurance fund.

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In a statement released on Tuesday, alongside details of four prominent cases, the Supreme People's Court described the fund as people's "life-saving money" and emphasized the importance of protecting it.

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"The fund concerns the basic interests of the public and relate to the healthy and sustainable development of the medical security system. It is also crucial for the long-term stability of the country," the court said.

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It cited data showing that courts across China concluded 1,156 criminal cases of medical insurance fraud last year, up 131.2 percent from the previous year. Authorities recovered more than 402 million yuan ($55.9 million) in losses.

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The court called on judges to swiftly resolve disputes involving the national insurance fund and to place greater focus on organizers or repeat perpetrators of fraud.

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One of the cases involved a man surnamed Ai, a former controller of a private hospital in Datong, Shanxi province, who was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison and fined 500,000 yuan for fraud.

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According to the Shanxi court judgement, Ai and six others solicited patients for unnecessary hospitalizations in order to defraud the national insurance fund by inflating drug prices, increasing medication and examination fees, submitting false bed occupancy reports, fabricating medical records and data, and exaggerating medical expenses.

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By the end of 2020, the hospital had falsely claimed more than 9.7 million yuan from the fund. Ai received the heaviest sentence due to his role as an organizer of the scheme and the massive amount of money involved in it. The other six were sentenced to between four and 11 years and fined between 30,000 and 200,000 yuan.

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"Legal support should be provided for private hospitals that enrich medical resources and ensure public access to healthcare and medications," the top court said. "But for those engaging in fraudulent activities to obtain money from the national medical insurance fund for personal gain and who are seriously undermining the development of the healthcare system, harsh punishments will be imposed."

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The top court also noted the growing severity of offenses involving the illegal resale of drugs acquired through medical insurance and urged courts to strengthen efforts against the practice.

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In another case, a man surnamed Dai in Fuliang county, Jiangxi province, was sentenced to six years in prison and fined 120,000 yuan for profiting from the illegal resale of medical insurance drugs.

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Dai, who did not have a drug distribution license, bought drugs via WeChat and made more than 3.4 million yuan in profit by selling them to others through the platform between June 2020 and December 2021. He earned another 750,000 yuan from July 2022 until his arrest.

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"Dai's actions not only caused losses to the insurance fund, but also led to improper storage and wastage of drugs," the top court said. "If expired drugs re-enter the market, public health will face a threat."

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The top court urged judges to watch out for new fraud tactics and called on government departments to step up oversight of medical insurance funds.

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caoyin@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's top court has directed courts nationwide to intensify their crackdown on crimes related to medical insurance fraud, stressing the need to safeguard public health rights and ensure the security of the national insurance fund.

\n

In a statement released on Tuesday, alongside details of four prominent cases, the Supreme People's Court described the fund as people's "life-saving money" and emphasized the importance of protecting it.

\n

"The fund concerns the basic interests of the public and relate to the healthy and sustainable development of the medical security system. It is also crucial for the long-term stability of the country," the court said.

\n

It cited data showing that courts across China concluded 1,156 criminal cases of medical insurance fraud last year, up 131.2 percent from the previous year. Authorities recovered more than 402 million yuan ($55.9 million) in losses.

\n

The court called on judges to swiftly resolve disputes involving the national insurance fund and to place greater focus on organizers or repeat perpetrators of fraud.

\n

One of the cases involved a man surnamed Ai, a former controller of a private hospital in Datong, Shanxi province, who was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison and fined 500,000 yuan for fraud.

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According to the Shanxi court judgement, Ai and six others solicited patients for unnecessary hospitalizations in order to defraud the national insurance fund by inflating drug prices, increasing medication and examination fees, submitting false bed occupancy reports, fabricating medical records and data, and exaggerating medical expenses.

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By the end of 2020, the hospital had falsely claimed more than 9.7 million yuan from the fund. Ai received the heaviest sentence due to his role as an organizer of the scheme and the massive amount of money involved in it. The other six were sentenced to between four and 11 years and fined between 30,000 and 200,000 yuan.

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"Legal support should be provided for private hospitals that enrich medical resources and ensure public access to healthcare and medications," the top court said. "But for those engaging in fraudulent activities to obtain money from the national medical insurance fund for personal gain and who are seriously undermining the development of the healthcare system, harsh punishments will be imposed."

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The top court also noted the growing severity of offenses involving the illegal resale of drugs acquired through medical insurance and urged courts to strengthen efforts against the practice.

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In another case, a man surnamed Dai in Fuliang county, Jiangxi province, was sentenced to six years in prison and fined 120,000 yuan for profiting from the illegal resale of medical insurance drugs.

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Dai, who did not have a drug distribution license, bought drugs via WeChat and made more than 3.4 million yuan in profit by selling them to others through the platform between June 2020 and December 2021. He earned another 750,000 yuan from July 2022 until his arrest.

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"Dai's actions not only caused losses to the insurance fund, but also led to improper storage and wastage of drugs," the top court said. "If expired drugs re-enter the market, public health will face a threat."

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The top court urged judges to watch out for new fraud tactics and called on government departments to step up oversight of medical insurance funds.

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caoyin@chinadaily.com.cn

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The southern city of Foshan in Guangdong province has introduced real-name registration requirements for the purchase of fever and pain relief medications in response to a growing outbreak of Chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease. Other regions across the country are also rolling out preemptive measures in an effort to contain the spread.

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Customers in Foshan, who buy any of 47 designated drugs — including common analgesics such as ibuprofen — must now verify their identity by scanning a QR code, local authorities said, in a move aimed at enabling timely detection of potential infections.

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Bai Tao, mayor of Foshan, said at a meeting on Monday that the city would strive to contain the outbreak "in the shortest time possible". He said disinfection work will be carried out in enclosed public spaces such as corridors, garages and elevator shafts during rainfall, and that stagnant water will be cleared promptly after rain to eliminate both adult mosquitoes and mosquito breeding sites.

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The city reported 194 new confirmed cases on Monday, down from 216 on Sunday, according to local health authorities. Foshan remains the hardest hit city in Guangdong province with at least 12 other cities reporting cases.

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Officials in Foshan, Zhongshan and Maoming have stepped up the enforcement of mosquito control measures, penalizing violations that contribute to mosquito breeding. According to local media, a restaurant in Foshan was fined for illegally dumping wastewater, and a kindergarten in Zhongshan was warned after inspectors found stagnant water containing mosquito larvae. Property managers at 13 residential complexes were cited for failing to clear drains and install mosquito barriers.

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Outside Guangdong, several cities in Fujian province have issued health alerts for travelers returning from affected areas. Authorities in Fuzhou and Quanzhou have mandated 14-day self-monitoring for symptoms such as fever, joint pain and skin rashes. Individuals experiencing such symptoms are advised to seek medical attention and self-isolate to prevent further spread, the provincial disease control center said.

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In Jiangsu province, the Nanjing Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a mosquito control advisory as the city enters its peak season for mosquito-borne illnesses. With hot and wet conditions creating ideal mosquito breeding environments, health authorities warned of heightened transmission risks for both dengue and Chikungunya fevers.

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The advisory called for weekly household inspections, with a focus on courtyards, balconies and drainage systems. Community clean-up operations should emphasize removing waste, sealing construction sites and maintaining water infrastructure. Special attention should also be given to decorative water features and plant containers, authorities said.

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In Gulin county, Sichuan province, health authorities held a special training session on Thursday to improve preparedness for Chikungunya fever prevention and control. Two hospitals have been designated as county-level treatment centers, and an expert group has been established to guide clinical response. All medical institutions in the county have been instructed to set up isolation wards, stock emergency supplies and prepare for potential outbreaks.

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Yang Song, deputy director of the infectious diseases department at China-Japan Friendship Hospital, said the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses require special attention, though the public should not panic.

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"Symptoms of Chikungunya include fever, swelling and pain in the ankles and knuckles, and rash," he said. "Unlike dengue fever, general blood routine indicators do not show significant abnormalities."

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He advised patients to rest and maintain a nutritious diet. If fever persists for more than a week, patients should be monitored for possible complications involving the heart or nervous system.

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Yang added that while current control measures are appropriate, vaccines could become an option for prevention depending on the disease's spread and cost-effectiveness. China currently has no approved vaccine for Chikungunya, according to a previous briefing by the National Health Commission.

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wangsongsong@chinadaily.com.cn

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The southern city of Foshan in Guangdong province has introduced real-name registration requirements for the purchase of fever and pain relief medications in response to a growing outbreak of Chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease. Other regions across the country are also rolling out preemptive measures in an effort to contain the spread.

\n

Customers in Foshan, who buy any of 47 designated drugs — including common analgesics such as ibuprofen — must now verify their identity by scanning a QR code, local authorities said, in a move aimed at enabling timely detection of potential infections.

\n

Bai Tao, mayor of Foshan, said at a meeting on Monday that the city would strive to contain the outbreak "in the shortest time possible". He said disinfection work will be carried out in enclosed public spaces such as corridors, garages and elevator shafts during rainfall, and that stagnant water will be cleared promptly after rain to eliminate both adult mosquitoes and mosquito breeding sites.

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The city reported 194 new confirmed cases on Monday, down from 216 on Sunday, according to local health authorities. Foshan remains the hardest hit city in Guangdong province with at least 12 other cities reporting cases.

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Officials in Foshan, Zhongshan and Maoming have stepped up the enforcement of mosquito control measures, penalizing violations that contribute to mosquito breeding. According to local media, a restaurant in Foshan was fined for illegally dumping wastewater, and a kindergarten in Zhongshan was warned after inspectors found stagnant water containing mosquito larvae. Property managers at 13 residential complexes were cited for failing to clear drains and install mosquito barriers.

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Outside Guangdong, several cities in Fujian province have issued health alerts for travelers returning from affected areas. Authorities in Fuzhou and Quanzhou have mandated 14-day self-monitoring for symptoms such as fever, joint pain and skin rashes. Individuals experiencing such symptoms are advised to seek medical attention and self-isolate to prevent further spread, the provincial disease control center said.

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In Jiangsu province, the Nanjing Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a mosquito control advisory as the city enters its peak season for mosquito-borne illnesses. With hot and wet conditions creating ideal mosquito breeding environments, health authorities warned of heightened transmission risks for both dengue and Chikungunya fevers.

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The advisory called for weekly household inspections, with a focus on courtyards, balconies and drainage systems. Community clean-up operations should emphasize removing waste, sealing construction sites and maintaining water infrastructure. Special attention should also be given to decorative water features and plant containers, authorities said.

\n

In Gulin county, Sichuan province, health authorities held a special training session on Thursday to improve preparedness for Chikungunya fever prevention and control. Two hospitals have been designated as county-level treatment centers, and an expert group has been established to guide clinical response. All medical institutions in the county have been instructed to set up isolation wards, stock emergency supplies and prepare for potential outbreaks.

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Yang Song, deputy director of the infectious diseases department at China-Japan Friendship Hospital, said the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses require special attention, though the public should not panic.

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"Symptoms of Chikungunya include fever, swelling and pain in the ankles and knuckles, and rash," he said. "Unlike dengue fever, general blood routine indicators do not show significant abnormalities."

\n

He advised patients to rest and maintain a nutritious diet. If fever persists for more than a week, patients should be monitored for possible complications involving the heart or nervous system.

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Yang added that while current control measures are appropriate, vaccines could become an option for prevention depending on the disease's spread and cost-effectiveness. China currently has no approved vaccine for Chikungunya, according to a previous briefing by the National Health Commission.

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wangsongsong@chinadaily.com.cn

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Excavators clear mud on the road in Zhaoqing, Guangdong province, on Tuesday. The city was hit by heavy rainfall on Monday, with subsequent flooding in various urban areas and instances of flash floods and landslides. No casualties have been reported.

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Some rivers in North China's Haihe River Basin and Northeast China's Songliao Basin may experience major flooding, a representative from China's top emergency response authority said on Tuesday.

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Shen Zhanli, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Emergency Management, said at a news conference in Beijing that all seven major river basins in China have entered their main flood season this month.

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"In recent years, due to global climate change, disastrous weather has become increasingly sudden, extreme and unpredictable," Shen said. "Especially during the flood season, disasters that break historical records and traditional understandings occur frequently."

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She emphasized that the country is now in a critical period for flood prevention — from the second half of July through the first half of August — calling it the most complex and severe stretch for flood control throughout the year.

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The peak of summer travel and outdoor construction further raises safety risks, she said.

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Shen also shared the ministry's disaster risk forecast for August, warning of high risks of flooding and hail in parts of North, Northeast, East, South and Southwest China.

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Two to three typhoons are expected to make landfall or affect China this month, with at least one expected to impact areas north of the Yangtze River, she said.

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There is also a high risk of forest fires in the Greater Hinggan Mountains and in several parts of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

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Geological disasters could occur in western areas of Yunnan province, while high-temperature drought risks loom over parts of the middle and lower Yangtze River region, the Jianghuai area — including parts of Jiangsu, Anhui and Henan provinces — and central and northern Xinjiang.

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On Monday night, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters raised its flood emergency response level from Level IV to Level III — the third-highest in China's four-tier emergency system — for Beijing, Tianjin, and the provinces of Hebei and Guangdong.

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Meteorological forecasts had predicted heavy to torrential rainfall in parts of those regions from Monday evening through Tuesday.

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In Guangdong, the provincial hydrology department issued six red alerts for flooding and three red alerts for mountain torrents on Tuesday — the highest warning level in China's color-coded alert system.

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By Tuesday evening, emergency management authorities in Beijing and Hebei had either lowered or maintained their current emergency levels as rainfall lessened or stopped. In Tianjin and its upstream areas, heavy rainfall had also largely subsided.

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jiangchenglong@chinadaily.com.cn

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Excavators clear mud on the road in Zhaoqing, Guangdong province, on Tuesday. The city was hit by heavy rainfall on Monday, with subsequent flooding in various urban areas and instances of flash floods and landslides. No casualties have been reported.

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Some rivers in North China's Haihe River Basin and Northeast China's Songliao Basin may experience major flooding, a representative from China's top emergency response authority said on Tuesday.

\n

Shen Zhanli, a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Emergency Management, said at a news conference in Beijing that all seven major river basins in China have entered their main flood season this month.

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"In recent years, due to global climate change, disastrous weather has become increasingly sudden, extreme and unpredictable," Shen said. "Especially during the flood season, disasters that break historical records and traditional understandings occur frequently."

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She emphasized that the country is now in a critical period for flood prevention — from the second half of July through the first half of August — calling it the most complex and severe stretch for flood control throughout the year.

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The peak of summer travel and outdoor construction further raises safety risks, she said.

\n

Shen also shared the ministry's disaster risk forecast for August, warning of high risks of flooding and hail in parts of North, Northeast, East, South and Southwest China.

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Two to three typhoons are expected to make landfall or affect China this month, with at least one expected to impact areas north of the Yangtze River, she said.

\n

There is also a high risk of forest fires in the Greater Hinggan Mountains and in several parts of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

\n

Geological disasters could occur in western areas of Yunnan province, while high-temperature drought risks loom over parts of the middle and lower Yangtze River region, the Jianghuai area — including parts of Jiangsu, Anhui and Henan provinces — and central and northern Xinjiang.

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On Monday night, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters raised its flood emergency response level from Level IV to Level III — the third-highest in China's four-tier emergency system — for Beijing, Tianjin, and the provinces of Hebei and Guangdong.

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Meteorological forecasts had predicted heavy to torrential rainfall in parts of those regions from Monday evening through Tuesday.

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In Guangdong, the provincial hydrology department issued six red alerts for flooding and three red alerts for mountain torrents on Tuesday — the highest warning level in China's color-coded alert system.

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By Tuesday evening, emergency management authorities in Beijing and Hebei had either lowered or maintained their current emergency levels as rainfall lessened or stopped. In Tianjin and its upstream areas, heavy rainfall had also largely subsided.

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jiangchenglong@chinadaily.com.cn

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Media issue reports on social responsibility

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Over 630 media organizations, ranging from central news agencies to county-level converged media centers, have recently issued their social responsibility reports for 2024-over 50 more than the previous year. The publishing of the reports is the 12th consecutive release since 2014.Eighteen provinces, including Jilin and Sichuan, expanded the coverage of their reports to include media outlets at the provincial, city and county levels. The reports elaborated on media organizations' role in upholding social responsibility in areas such as service and humanistic care, as well as promoting cultural and moral responsibility. The media social responsibility reports will be featured on the website of the All-China Journalists Association. For the first time, the China Industry Newspaper Association and journalist associations from various provinces, regions and municipalities have set up platforms to display reports from national industry media and local media organizations to boost their influence.

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Former oil executive gets 14-year sentence

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Li Yong, former general manager of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday for taking bribes. The sentence was handed down by the Intermediate People's Court of Xiangyang, Hubei province. Li was also fined 3 million yuan ($420,368), and his illegal gains will be recovered and turned over to the State treasury. According to the court, Li took advantage of his various posts from 1996 to 2023 to assist certain enterprises and individuals in matters such as agency services and product sales. In return, he accepted money and valuables totaling 67.94 million yuan. Taking into account Li's confession, remorse, his willingness to turn over his ill-gotten gains and other mitigating factors, the court handed down a lenient sentence.

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Media issue reports on social responsibility

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Over 630 media organizations, ranging from central news agencies to county-level converged media centers, have recently issued their social responsibility reports for 2024-over 50 more than the previous year. The publishing of the reports is the 12th consecutive release since 2014.Eighteen provinces, including Jilin and Sichuan, expanded the coverage of their reports to include media outlets at the provincial, city and county levels. The reports elaborated on media organizations' role in upholding social responsibility in areas such as service and humanistic care, as well as promoting cultural and moral responsibility. The media social responsibility reports will be featured on the website of the All-China Journalists Association. For the first time, the China Industry Newspaper Association and journalist associations from various provinces, regions and municipalities have set up platforms to display reports from national industry media and local media organizations to boost their influence.

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Former oil executive gets 14-year sentence

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Li Yong, former general manager of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Tuesday for taking bribes. The sentence was handed down by the Intermediate People's Court of Xiangyang, Hubei province. Li was also fined 3 million yuan ($420,368), and his illegal gains will be recovered and turned over to the State treasury. According to the court, Li took advantage of his various posts from 1996 to 2023 to assist certain enterprises and individuals in matters such as agency services and product sales. In return, he accepted money and valuables totaling 67.94 million yuan. Taking into account Li's confession, remorse, his willingness to turn over his ill-gotten gains and other mitigating factors, the court handed down a lenient sentence.

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Tourists look at wall bricks at the Nanjing City Wall Museum in Jiangsu province on Tuesday. Built during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Nanjing City Wall is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient Chinese city walls.

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Tourists look at wall bricks at the Nanjing City Wall Museum in Jiangsu province on Tuesday. Built during the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Nanjing City Wall is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient Chinese city walls.

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Chinese scientists have recently discovered that forests not only sequester carbon, but also form a natural cooling barrier by releasing key substances, amplifying the climate benefits of afforestation.

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Led by Fu Pingqing, a professor from Tianjin University, the research highlights how China's reforestation efforts under its carbon neutrality strategy could deliver enhanced cooling effects against global warming. The findings were published in Nature Geoscience recently.

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Previous research established that natural vegetation areas such as forests emit volatile organic compounds. According to Zhu Jialei, a core team member at Tianjin University, these VOCs serve as raw materials for secondary organic aerosols.

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"SOA particles in the atmosphere effectively reflect solar radiation and modify cloud properties, functioning like a 'cooling umbrella' for Earth," Zhu explained. This dual role makes forests not just Earth's lungs for carbon absorption, but also critical natural air conditioners.

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Since the Industrial Revolution, global cropland area has expanded by approximately 270 percent, causing significant shrinkage of forests and grasslands. Zhu's team developed a proprietary aerosol module to upgrade Earth system models, enabling the first precise quantification of historical cropland expansion and its impact on SOAs and cooling effect.

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The study revealed that cropland expansion reduced global SOA levels by around 10 percent, weakening their net cooling effect by about 11 percent.

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"Forests act as nature's cooling barrier. Replacing them with farmland diminishes this protective function," said Zhu.

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This occurs because agricultural crops emit far fewer VOCs and generate less SOAs than forest trees. Consequently, cropland expansion disrupts the Earth's natural cooling mechanism, contributing significantly to global warming.

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This pivotal finding, based on two years of research building on a decade of SOA studies, fills critical knowledge gaps regarding land-use changes, organic aerosols and climate interactions, with profound policy implications.

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China has achieved remarkable progress in afforestation, boasting the world's largest artificial forest area. The Three-North Shelterbelt Program, China's flagship ecological project and the largest restoration initiative in the world, spans over 4 million square kilometers, creating ecological security barriers across North, Northeast and Northwest China.

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The research confirms that China's afforestation not only absorbs carbon dioxide, but also reinforces Earth's "natural cooling" capacity, delivering dual climate dividends.

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"It demonstrates how China's carbon neutrality strategy, especially large-scale afforestation, constitutes a major contribution to global climate action, showcasing China's responsibility for environmental protection," Zhu emphasized.

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The Tianjin University-led study involved collaboration with Tsinghua University and the University of Michigan in the United States. Sino-US scientific cooperation enabled breakthroughs in Earth system modeling and land-use change scenario design.

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"Joint research with US scientists accelerated our progress, positioning this work at the global forefront," Zhu noted.

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yandongjie@chinadaily.com.cn

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Chinese scientists have recently discovered that forests not only sequester carbon, but also form a natural cooling barrier by releasing key substances, amplifying the climate benefits of afforestation.

\n

Led by Fu Pingqing, a professor from Tianjin University, the research highlights how China's reforestation efforts under its carbon neutrality strategy could deliver enhanced cooling effects against global warming. The findings were published in Nature Geoscience recently.

\n

Previous research established that natural vegetation areas such as forests emit volatile organic compounds. According to Zhu Jialei, a core team member at Tianjin University, these VOCs serve as raw materials for secondary organic aerosols.

\n

"SOA particles in the atmosphere effectively reflect solar radiation and modify cloud properties, functioning like a 'cooling umbrella' for Earth," Zhu explained. This dual role makes forests not just Earth's lungs for carbon absorption, but also critical natural air conditioners.

\n

Since the Industrial Revolution, global cropland area has expanded by approximately 270 percent, causing significant shrinkage of forests and grasslands. Zhu's team developed a proprietary aerosol module to upgrade Earth system models, enabling the first precise quantification of historical cropland expansion and its impact on SOAs and cooling effect.

\n

The study revealed that cropland expansion reduced global SOA levels by around 10 percent, weakening their net cooling effect by about 11 percent.

\n

"Forests act as nature's cooling barrier. Replacing them with farmland diminishes this protective function," said Zhu.

\n

This occurs because agricultural crops emit far fewer VOCs and generate less SOAs than forest trees. Consequently, cropland expansion disrupts the Earth's natural cooling mechanism, contributing significantly to global warming.

\n

This pivotal finding, based on two years of research building on a decade of SOA studies, fills critical knowledge gaps regarding land-use changes, organic aerosols and climate interactions, with profound policy implications.

\n

China has achieved remarkable progress in afforestation, boasting the world's largest artificial forest area. The Three-North Shelterbelt Program, China's flagship ecological project and the largest restoration initiative in the world, spans over 4 million square kilometers, creating ecological security barriers across North, Northeast and Northwest China.

\n

The research confirms that China's afforestation not only absorbs carbon dioxide, but also reinforces Earth's "natural cooling" capacity, delivering dual climate dividends.

\n

"It demonstrates how China's carbon neutrality strategy, especially large-scale afforestation, constitutes a major contribution to global climate action, showcasing China's responsibility for environmental protection," Zhu emphasized.

\n

The Tianjin University-led study involved collaboration with Tsinghua University and the University of Michigan in the United States. Sino-US scientific cooperation enabled breakthroughs in Earth system modeling and land-use change scenario design.

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"Joint research with US scientists accelerated our progress, positioning this work at the global forefront," Zhu noted.

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China launched a group of internet satellites into orbit on Monday evening, marking the third in-orbit deployment of such spacecraft in eight days.

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The satellites are the seventh group of low-orbit hardware in China's State-owned internet network. They were lifted by a Long March 12 carrier rocket at 6:21 pm on Monday from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center — a coastal spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province — and soon arrived in their orbital positions, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, maker of the Long March 12 rocket.

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The fifth group was launched on July 27 and the sixth on July 30.

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The satellites were manufactured by GalaxySpace, a Beijing-based private satellite company, at its "smart factory" in Nantong, Jiangsu province, that features highly intelligent assembly robots and automatic quality testing systems.

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Monday's launch was the first time that satellites designed and built by a private company were deployed as part of the national mega-constellation project.

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The first six groups of space-based assets in this network were made by State-owned entities such as the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the China Academy of Space Technology, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.

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Previously, several GalaxySpace satellites were launched to take part in a technology demonstration for the State-owned internet network, but they are of an experimental nature and are not formal members in the network.

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Now, the private enterprise has become a leader in the domestic commercial satellite market, with 34 satellites that have been launched, ranging from China's first plate-shaped satellites equipped with foldable solar arrays to the nation's first communications satellite with a transmission capacity of 10 gigabits per second.

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"Next, GalaxySpace will make all-out efforts to develop core technologies that meet major needs of our nation's space industry, including cutting-edge phased array antennas, mega-constellation networking solutions, on-board large-scale energy systems and digital processing payloads," Hu Zhao, a senior satellite designer at Galaxy-Space, said on Tuesday.

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He said the company will also speed up the low-cost mass production of satellites and various key equipment, and continuously push the boundaries of technological capabilities, so as to contribute to forming China's independent and reliable space infrastructure.

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Monday's mission marked China's 43rd space launch this year and also the second flight of the Long March 12 rocket model.

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Designed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, the Long March 12 is the 22nd member of the Long March family, the backbone of China's space sector, and the 17th in the operating fleet.

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It is the first Chinese rocket to have a diameter of 3.8 meters — most Chinese rockets have a diameter of 3.35 meters, a standard width set in the 1960s considering constraining factors in rail transport.

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Standing 62.6 meters tall, equivalent to the height of 22 stories of a standard residential building, the two-stage model is the second highest in all Chinese rockets, only exceeded by the 62.8-meter Long March 5.

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China launched a group of internet satellites into orbit on Monday evening, marking the third in-orbit deployment of such spacecraft in eight days.

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The satellites are the seventh group of low-orbit hardware in China's State-owned internet network. They were lifted by a Long March 12 carrier rocket at 6:21 pm on Monday from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center — a coastal spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province — and soon arrived in their orbital positions, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, maker of the Long March 12 rocket.

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The fifth group was launched on July 27 and the sixth on July 30.

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The satellites were manufactured by GalaxySpace, a Beijing-based private satellite company, at its "smart factory" in Nantong, Jiangsu province, that features highly intelligent assembly robots and automatic quality testing systems.

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Monday's launch was the first time that satellites designed and built by a private company were deployed as part of the national mega-constellation project.

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The first six groups of space-based assets in this network were made by State-owned entities such as the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the China Academy of Space Technology, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.

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Previously, several GalaxySpace satellites were launched to take part in a technology demonstration for the State-owned internet network, but they are of an experimental nature and are not formal members in the network.

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Now, the private enterprise has become a leader in the domestic commercial satellite market, with 34 satellites that have been launched, ranging from China's first plate-shaped satellites equipped with foldable solar arrays to the nation's first communications satellite with a transmission capacity of 10 gigabits per second.

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"Next, GalaxySpace will make all-out efforts to develop core technologies that meet major needs of our nation's space industry, including cutting-edge phased array antennas, mega-constellation networking solutions, on-board large-scale energy systems and digital processing payloads," Hu Zhao, a senior satellite designer at Galaxy-Space, said on Tuesday.

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He said the company will also speed up the low-cost mass production of satellites and various key equipment, and continuously push the boundaries of technological capabilities, so as to contribute to forming China's independent and reliable space infrastructure.

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Monday's mission marked China's 43rd space launch this year and also the second flight of the Long March 12 rocket model.

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Designed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, the Long March 12 is the 22nd member of the Long March family, the backbone of China's space sector, and the 17th in the operating fleet.

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It is the first Chinese rocket to have a diameter of 3.8 meters — most Chinese rockets have a diameter of 3.35 meters, a standard width set in the 1960s considering constraining factors in rail transport.

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Standing 62.6 meters tall, equivalent to the height of 22 stories of a standard residential building, the two-stage model is the second highest in all Chinese rockets, only exceeded by the 62.8-meter Long March 5.

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Zhang Di, a member of China's peacekeeping police contingent assigned to South Sudan, says goodbye to her child after a send-off ceremony at a training center on Tuesday. Seventeen officers are scheduled to depart early Wednesday to join the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

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Zhang Di, a member of China's peacekeeping police contingent assigned to South Sudan, says goodbye to her child after a send-off ceremony at a training center on Tuesday. Seventeen officers are scheduled to depart early Wednesday to join the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

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Tan Ruisong, former chairman of the State-owned defense conglomerate Aviation Industry Corp of China, has been charged with bribery, embezzlement, insider trading and the unlawful disclosure of information, the country's top procuratorate said on Tuesday.

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The Supreme People's Procuratorate said in a statement that an investigation into Tan's case was completed by the National Commission of Supervision and police in Chaoyang, Liaoning province, before being transferred to prosecutors in the city of Dalian for judicial proceedings.

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The Dalian Municipal People's Procuratorate has since indicted Tan and filed the case with the Dalian Intermediate People's Court, according to the statement.

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Prosecutors said Tan is accused of leveraging his various roles in the aviation industry to embezzle State funds and assets, accepting large bribes in exchange for using his position to seek illicit benefits for others, engaging in insider trading and leaking sensitive information to aid others in securities trading. The sums involved are "particularly enormous", the statement said, without disclosing specific figures.

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Tan, 63, is a native of Hunan province and spent his entire career in China's automobile and aviation manufacturing sectors after graduating in 1983 from the Beijing Institute of Aeronautics, now known as Beihang University. He joined the Communist Party of China in 1985.

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He served as chairman and Party chief of AVIC, China's dominant aircraft manufacturer, for nearly five years before being removed from his post in March 2023.

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In August last year, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision announced that Tan was under investigation.

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In February, the country's top anti-graft bodies said he had been expelled from the Communist Party of China after investigators concluded that he had accepted bribes, embezzled large amounts of public funds, engaged in extramarital affairs and abused his power to help others obtain jobs, contracts and business acquisitions.

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Tan is one of several senior executives at State-owned defense contractors to be rooted out by China's sweeping anti-corruption campaign over the past two years. Others include He Wenzhong, former deputy general manager of China Electronics Technology Group Corp; Liu Weidong, former deputy general manager at China South Industries Group Corp; and Hu Wenming, former chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Corp.

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Tan Ruisong, former chairman of the State-owned defense conglomerate Aviation Industry Corp of China, has been charged with bribery, embezzlement, insider trading and the unlawful disclosure of information, the country's top procuratorate said on Tuesday.

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The Supreme People's Procuratorate said in a statement that an investigation into Tan's case was completed by the National Commission of Supervision and police in Chaoyang, Liaoning province, before being transferred to prosecutors in the city of Dalian for judicial proceedings.

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The Dalian Municipal People's Procuratorate has since indicted Tan and filed the case with the Dalian Intermediate People's Court, according to the statement.

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Prosecutors said Tan is accused of leveraging his various roles in the aviation industry to embezzle State funds and assets, accepting large bribes in exchange for using his position to seek illicit benefits for others, engaging in insider trading and leaking sensitive information to aid others in securities trading. The sums involved are "particularly enormous", the statement said, without disclosing specific figures.

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Tan, 63, is a native of Hunan province and spent his entire career in China's automobile and aviation manufacturing sectors after graduating in 1983 from the Beijing Institute of Aeronautics, now known as Beihang University. He joined the Communist Party of China in 1985.

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He served as chairman and Party chief of AVIC, China's dominant aircraft manufacturer, for nearly five years before being removed from his post in March 2023.

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In August last year, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision announced that Tan was under investigation.

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In February, the country's top anti-graft bodies said he had been expelled from the Communist Party of China after investigators concluded that he had accepted bribes, embezzled large amounts of public funds, engaged in extramarital affairs and abused his power to help others obtain jobs, contracts and business acquisitions.

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Tan is one of several senior executives at State-owned defense contractors to be rooted out by China's sweeping anti-corruption campaign over the past two years. Others include He Wenzhong, former deputy general manager of China Electronics Technology Group Corp; Liu Weidong, former deputy general manager at China South Industries Group Corp; and Hu Wenming, former chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Corp.

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Travelers browse books at the newly opened Lighthouse Reading Room at Shanghai South Railway Station on Tuesday. Jointly launched by Shanghai Railway Station and the Xuhui Library, the 400-square-meter facility is the city's first library located inside a train station, offering more than 1,000 books for passengers to read free of charge.

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Travelers browse books at the newly opened Lighthouse Reading Room at Shanghai South Railway Station on Tuesday. Jointly launched by Shanghai Railway Station and the Xuhui Library, the 400-square-meter facility is the city's first library located inside a train station, offering more than 1,000 books for passengers to read free of charge.

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The 2025 Chengdu World Games will begin on Thursday night by staging its opening ceremony not in a conventional stadium, but in an expansive urban space featuring a massive eaves gallery, a large lake and lakeside greenery, organizers said.

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Huang Peiling, deputy chief director of the Games' opening and closing ceremonies, said Monday that the Tianfu Eaves — a prominent architectural feature of the Tianfu International Convention Center in southern Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province — will serve as a key backdrop.

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The open space in front of it, along with a lake covering about 200,000 square meters and surrounding greenery, will jointly form a unique open-air stage.

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The Tianfu Eaves, a 430-meter-long wooden gallery at the convention center's front hall, is said to be the largest single wooden structure of its kind in Asia.

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"Hosting an opening ceremony in such a vast public space is innovative, but also extremely challenging," Huang said. "Unlike stadiums with fixed rigging points, stages, entry and exit passages, and enclosed spaces, all stage layouts for this ceremony must be redesigned."

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The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 pm, during Chengdu's twilight hours, and may feature a sunset and glowing skies. As athletes enter, a starry sky could serve as a natural backdrop, she said.

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Athletes will parade in a relaxed "city walk" style, allowing them to immerse themselves in Chengdu's ambience as a "park city", Huang said.

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About 60 percent of the directing team members are from Chengdu or elsewhere in Sichuan province, she noted.

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"We hope to present this opening ceremony through expressions that are closer to local people's daily lives," she said. "For example, the first-ever torch-lighting ceremony in World Games history will see Chengdu-born athletes pass the torch while riding a powerboat, followed by water skiers completing the final ignition. Both are sports beloved by Chengdu residents."

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The performances will also highlight local urban charm and Sichuan's cultural heritage, such as the face-changing stunts of Sichuan Opera, archaeological discoveries at the Sanxingdui ruins, and Chengdu's intangible cultural heritage, she added.

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Even the audience will play a role. Beyond regular seats, some spectators will watch from camping chairs along the lake shore — embodying Chengdu's famed "sense of ease".

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Qiao Wei, chief scriptwriter of the opening and closing ceremonies, said the Tianfu Eaves area aligns with the city's inclusive, free-spirited nature and the World Games' emphasis on entertainment.

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"Under the huge eaves, people from around the world who love sports and life will gather — celebrating, showcasing themselves and pursuing peace, like one big family," Qiao said.

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He described the ceremony as "fun-filled", saying fun is a driving force in both sports and everyday life, and helps foster unity — echoing China's vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity.

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Hu Ruiming, a volunteer flagbearer for the ceremony, said rehearsals have been exhausting but worthwhile, as he will get the chance to showcase the spirit of unity and friendship among Chinese youth.

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An amateur basketball player and fan of billiards and Muay Thai, Hu said he looks forward to chatting with global athletes about their sports.

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pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

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The 2025 Chengdu World Games will begin on Thursday night by staging its opening ceremony not in a conventional stadium, but in an expansive urban space featuring a massive eaves gallery, a large lake and lakeside greenery, organizers said.

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Huang Peiling, deputy chief director of the Games' opening and closing ceremonies, said Monday that the Tianfu Eaves — a prominent architectural feature of the Tianfu International Convention Center in southern Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province — will serve as a key backdrop.

\n

The open space in front of it, along with a lake covering about 200,000 square meters and surrounding greenery, will jointly form a unique open-air stage.

\n

The Tianfu Eaves, a 430-meter-long wooden gallery at the convention center's front hall, is said to be the largest single wooden structure of its kind in Asia.

\n

"Hosting an opening ceremony in such a vast public space is innovative, but also extremely challenging," Huang said. "Unlike stadiums with fixed rigging points, stages, entry and exit passages, and enclosed spaces, all stage layouts for this ceremony must be redesigned."

\n

The opening ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 pm, during Chengdu's twilight hours, and may feature a sunset and glowing skies. As athletes enter, a starry sky could serve as a natural backdrop, she said.

\n

Athletes will parade in a relaxed "city walk" style, allowing them to immerse themselves in Chengdu's ambience as a "park city", Huang said.

\n

About 60 percent of the directing team members are from Chengdu or elsewhere in Sichuan province, she noted.

\n

"We hope to present this opening ceremony through expressions that are closer to local people's daily lives," she said. "For example, the first-ever torch-lighting ceremony in World Games history will see Chengdu-born athletes pass the torch while riding a powerboat, followed by water skiers completing the final ignition. Both are sports beloved by Chengdu residents."

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The performances will also highlight local urban charm and Sichuan's cultural heritage, such as the face-changing stunts of Sichuan Opera, archaeological discoveries at the Sanxingdui ruins, and Chengdu's intangible cultural heritage, she added.

\n

Even the audience will play a role. Beyond regular seats, some spectators will watch from camping chairs along the lake shore — embodying Chengdu's famed "sense of ease".

\n

Qiao Wei, chief scriptwriter of the opening and closing ceremonies, said the Tianfu Eaves area aligns with the city's inclusive, free-spirited nature and the World Games' emphasis on entertainment.

\n

"Under the huge eaves, people from around the world who love sports and life will gather — celebrating, showcasing themselves and pursuing peace, like one big family," Qiao said.

\n

He described the ceremony as "fun-filled", saying fun is a driving force in both sports and everyday life, and helps foster unity — echoing China's vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity.

\n

Hu Ruiming, a volunteer flagbearer for the ceremony, said rehearsals have been exhausting but worthwhile, as he will get the chance to showcase the spirit of unity and friendship among Chinese youth.

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An amateur basketball player and fan of billiards and Muay Thai, Hu said he looks forward to chatting with global athletes about their sports.

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pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Ministry of State Security issued a stark warning on Tuesday about artificial intelligence security risks stemming from contaminated training data, calling it a fundamental challenge to AI safety.

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In an article published on its official WeChat account, the ministry said AI data sources are often polluted by mixed-quality content containing false information, fabricated narratives and biased viewpoints. As AI is increasingly integrated into China's socioeconomic sectors, such contamination poses risks to high-quality development and national security, it said.

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Data serves as the essential foundation for AI systems, providing the raw material for models to learn patterns, make decisions and generate content, the ministry said. It warned that compromised data quality directly undermines model reliability. Citing research, it noted that even a small contamination level — such as 0.01 percent of false text — can increase harmful outputs by 11.2 percent.

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The ministry also highlighted the danger of "recursive pollution", in which false content generated by AI becomes part of training datasets for future models, leading to compounding errors. Real-world risks include financial market manipulation through fabricated information, public panic triggered by misinformation and life-threatening medical misjudgments from corrupted diagnostic algorithms, it said.

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To counter these threats, the ministry proposed stricter source supervision under current cybersecurity and data protection laws, comprehensive risk assessments and systematic data-cleansing frameworks. It pledged to collaborate with relevant agencies to safeguard AI and data security under China's national security framework.

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Zhang Xi, deputy dean and professor at the School of Cyberspace Security at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, said China faces particular vulnerability due to a shortage of high-quality Chinese-language training data. Chinese data makes up only 1.3 percent of global large-model datasets, he said.

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This scarcity, along with copyright restrictions and inadequate data infrastructure, has forced domestic developers to rely on lower-quality sources such as machine-translated or synthetic content, which worsens data pollution and hinders progress in Chinese AI development, he said.

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Zhang cited the GPT-3 model, which was trained on 750 gigabytes of data, and China's DeepSeek-V3 model, trained on 14.8 trillion high-quality text fragments. These datasets are drawn from massive libraries of books, academic papers, online texts and code. But due to their scale, manual inspection is neither feasible nor cost-effective, making data contamination an increasingly serious bottleneck, he said.

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Polluted training data also creates unpredictable risks in high-stakes fields such as medicine, autonomous driving and national defense, Zhang said. He cited a study in which the insertion of 5,000 fabricated medical records raised misdiagnosis rates by 73 percent. In another example, inserting three manipulated image frames caused autonomous vehicles to mistake pedestrians for garbage bags, leading to 92 percent collision rates in testing.

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Zhang also warned of malicious data poisoning campaigns, in which adversarial actors inject content contrary to China's core socialist values. He pointed to foreign-developed models that generated separatist content related to the Xizang autonomous region as an example.

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To protect data sovereignty, Zhang advocated for greater investment in domestic data collection and the establishment of national public data platforms. He also called for legal mechanisms to criminalize malicious data poisoning and assign liability for data contamination caused by negligence, with responsibilities clarified for developers, data providers and operators.

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Shen Yang, a professor at Tsinghua University's School of Journalism and Communication and College of AI, defined AI data pollution as the inclusion of erroneous, incomplete, biased or deliberately manipulated content in training data.

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This fundamentally weakens AI models' comprehension, judgment and output reliability, he said.

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Shen compared polluted training data to "cooking with spoiled ingredients".

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He said malicious actors may seek to manipulate AI on sensitive topics, mislead the public, undermine competitors or probe vulnerabilities in AI systems. While such acts are usually isolated rather than coordinated conspiracies, their cumulative impact can erode public trust in AI, he said.

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For the general public, Shen said it is essential to understand that AI-generated content can shape — or distort — their perception of reality. "They need to see through the logic behind AI, just like identifying the motives behind people's words," he said.

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zoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Ministry of State Security issued a stark warning on Tuesday about artificial intelligence security risks stemming from contaminated training data, calling it a fundamental challenge to AI safety.

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In an article published on its official WeChat account, the ministry said AI data sources are often polluted by mixed-quality content containing false information, fabricated narratives and biased viewpoints. As AI is increasingly integrated into China's socioeconomic sectors, such contamination poses risks to high-quality development and national security, it said.

\n

Data serves as the essential foundation for AI systems, providing the raw material for models to learn patterns, make decisions and generate content, the ministry said. It warned that compromised data quality directly undermines model reliability. Citing research, it noted that even a small contamination level — such as 0.01 percent of false text — can increase harmful outputs by 11.2 percent.

\n

The ministry also highlighted the danger of "recursive pollution", in which false content generated by AI becomes part of training datasets for future models, leading to compounding errors. Real-world risks include financial market manipulation through fabricated information, public panic triggered by misinformation and life-threatening medical misjudgments from corrupted diagnostic algorithms, it said.

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To counter these threats, the ministry proposed stricter source supervision under current cybersecurity and data protection laws, comprehensive risk assessments and systematic data-cleansing frameworks. It pledged to collaborate with relevant agencies to safeguard AI and data security under China's national security framework.

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Zhang Xi, deputy dean and professor at the School of Cyberspace Security at the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, said China faces particular vulnerability due to a shortage of high-quality Chinese-language training data. Chinese data makes up only 1.3 percent of global large-model datasets, he said.

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This scarcity, along with copyright restrictions and inadequate data infrastructure, has forced domestic developers to rely on lower-quality sources such as machine-translated or synthetic content, which worsens data pollution and hinders progress in Chinese AI development, he said.

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Zhang cited the GPT-3 model, which was trained on 750 gigabytes of data, and China's DeepSeek-V3 model, trained on 14.8 trillion high-quality text fragments. These datasets are drawn from massive libraries of books, academic papers, online texts and code. But due to their scale, manual inspection is neither feasible nor cost-effective, making data contamination an increasingly serious bottleneck, he said.

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Polluted training data also creates unpredictable risks in high-stakes fields such as medicine, autonomous driving and national defense, Zhang said. He cited a study in which the insertion of 5,000 fabricated medical records raised misdiagnosis rates by 73 percent. In another example, inserting three manipulated image frames caused autonomous vehicles to mistake pedestrians for garbage bags, leading to 92 percent collision rates in testing.

\n

Zhang also warned of malicious data poisoning campaigns, in which adversarial actors inject content contrary to China's core socialist values. He pointed to foreign-developed models that generated separatist content related to the Xizang autonomous region as an example.

\n

To protect data sovereignty, Zhang advocated for greater investment in domestic data collection and the establishment of national public data platforms. He also called for legal mechanisms to criminalize malicious data poisoning and assign liability for data contamination caused by negligence, with responsibilities clarified for developers, data providers and operators.

\n

Shen Yang, a professor at Tsinghua University's School of Journalism and Communication and College of AI, defined AI data pollution as the inclusion of erroneous, incomplete, biased or deliberately manipulated content in training data.

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This fundamentally weakens AI models' comprehension, judgment and output reliability, he said.

\n

Shen compared polluted training data to "cooking with spoiled ingredients".

\n

He said malicious actors may seek to manipulate AI on sensitive topics, mislead the public, undermine competitors or probe vulnerabilities in AI systems. While such acts are usually isolated rather than coordinated conspiracies, their cumulative impact can erode public trust in AI, he said.

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For the general public, Shen said it is essential to understand that AI-generated content can shape — or distort — their perception of reality. "They need to see through the logic behind AI, just like identifying the motives behind people's words," he said.

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zoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn

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Editor's note: The Taiwan question is a key focus for China and the international community. China Daily is publishing a series of reports to track hot Taiwan-related topics and address disinformation from the Democratic Progressive Party administration.

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The failure of the recent recall vote targeting opposition lawmakers in Taiwan showed that the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's separatist stance and disregard for people's livelihoods have resulted in its losing people's support, experts said.

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Recall votes against all of the 24 lawmakers from the main opposition Chinese Kuomintang, and the mayor of Hsinchu City, who was previously a member of the smaller opposition Taiwan People's Party, on July 26 failed to pass. Seven additional KMT lawmakers are set to face recall votes on Aug 23.

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The unprecedented wave of recall campaigns, initiated by civic groups backed by the DPP this year, aimed to unseat 31 of 39 directly elected KMT lawmakers, to help the DPP, which held a legislative majority from 2016 to 2024, regain control of the house.

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In the 113-seat local legislature in Taiwan, the opposition parties currently hold a narrow majority — 52 members from the KMT, 51 from the DPP, eight from the TPP and two independents — a key obstacle for the DPP and its leader Lai Ching-te to pass bills.

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Zou Zhiqiang, deputy secretary-general of the United States-based Alliance for China's Peaceful Reunification, said the DPP's rush to initiate recall campaigns to replace opposition party representatives long before their four-year terms are up shows a lack of respect for public opinion.

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The decision to pursue a costly recall vote that wasted public resources and divided the society, and not focusing on disaster relief efforts after a recent typhoon in southern Taiwan, has alienated some of the DPP's traditionally strong supporters, Zou said.

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He said the recent vote results dealt a significant blow to the DPP and indicate that Taiwan people no longer believe in the DPP's rhetoric of "confronting the mainland to protect Taiwan".

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Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said the DPP's crushing defeat in the vote fully demonstrated that its political manipulation and "anti-China" approach for seeking separation went against mainstream opinion and were rejected by the vast majority.

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The DPP authorities' indifference and a slow and inadequate response to disaster relief after the typhoon last month have once again exposed their true colors of prioritizing political interests, he said.

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Public dissatisfaction

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Taiwan residents flooded island leader Lai's Facebook page with dissatisfied comments recently after the US announced a 20 percent tariff on most of Taiwan's exports to the country.

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Jaw Shaw-kong, a Taiwan political commentator, asserted in a Facebook post that Taiwan's economic momentum will be greatly impeded as the tariff rate is higher than Japan's and South Korea's 15 percent, which are key competitors against Taiwan's exports.

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Jaw criticized the DPP authorities for selling out the island's pillar industry by allowing TSMC to invest in the US, and by making military purchases from the US, but not receiving weapons.

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With the new Taiwan dollar surging by 12 percent against the US dollar and the 20 percent tariff added, the overall impact will reach 32 percent, posing a significant challenge for Taiwan businesses, he said, expressing concerns over more promises the DPP authorities may make to the US.

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The Labor Party in Taiwan issued a statement condemning the Lai administration for sacrificing enterprises and traditional industries in order to realize its attempt of relying on the US to seek "independence", resulting in the island having to fully satisfy unreasonable demands imposed by the US.

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The party expressed people's concern that the DPP's approach risks Taiwan becoming a tool of US hegemony, being manipulated by US politicians and arms dealers, and ultimately leading to a dangerous situation in Taiwan.

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On July 31, the Formosa Publishing poll in Taiwan revealed a significant decline in Lai's trust and satisfaction ratings, marking troubling new lows for his administration. The comprehensive survey was conducted from July 28 to 30.

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Lai's satisfaction rating has plummeted from 44.7 percent in June to 34.6 percent, while dissatisfaction has surged dramatically from 46.8 percent to 56.6 percent. His trust rating has also suffered dramatically, falling 7.8 percentage points to 37.2 percent since June, while distrust has increased by 7 percentage points to 50.3 percent.

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The polling data reflects growing public skepticism about his effective leadership and political direction. The survey reveals that 54.9 percent of respondents do not support Lai's bid for reelection in 2028.

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Speaking of those elections on the island, Zou said there is a strong possibility of cooperation between the opposition parties of the KMT and the TPP, with better chances of winning compared to the past.

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The DPP has been obstructing cross-strait exchanges to prevent Taiwan residents from recognizing the Chinese mainland's progress, he said, adding that if the opposition regains power, there will be increased exchanges, fostering better understanding, ultimately benefiting peaceful reunification between the two sides.

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Attempts doomed to fail

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Officials from Beijing have issued a stern warning to the Lai administration that any attempt to solicit external support for "Taiwan independence" is doomed to fail.

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The comments followed a report by the Financial Times on July 29, revealing that Washington informed Lai that he would not be allowed to "transit" in New York on his way to South America, where he was reportedly planning to visit Paraguay, Guatemala and Belize in August.

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While Lai's office had not formally announced his trip to Latin America, it said last week that he had canceled all overseas travel plans to concentrate on tariff negotiations with the US and relief efforts following the typhoon.

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Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun underscored that China firmly opposes any form of official interaction between the US and the Taiwan region and firmly opposes any trip by the leader of the Taiwan region to the US in any name or under whatever pretext.

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Guo said the Lai Ching-te authorities' separatist provocations will lead nowhere, still less shake the solid and strong international commitment to the one-China principle or stop the overriding historical trend toward China's reunification.

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Chen, from the Taiwan Affairs Office, also denounced Japan for allowing Lin Chia-lung, the head of Taiwan's so-called foreign affairs department, to make a so-called private trip to Japan and meet with Japanese politicians recently.

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Japan bears serious historical responsibilities to the Chinese people due to its colonial rule over Taiwan, Chen said, urging Japan to learn from historical lessons and cease erroneous actions.

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"Eighty years ago, we defeated Japanese invaders and restored Taiwan. Today, any attempt for 'Taiwan independence' that relies on foreign forces is pure delusion and will only end in even more failure," Chen warned the DPP authorities.

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zhangyi1@chinadaily.com.cn

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Editor's note: The Taiwan question is a key focus for China and the international community. China Daily is publishing a series of reports to track hot Taiwan-related topics and address disinformation from the Democratic Progressive Party administration.

\n

The failure of the recent recall vote targeting opposition lawmakers in Taiwan showed that the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's separatist stance and disregard for people's livelihoods have resulted in its losing people's support, experts said.

\n

Recall votes against all of the 24 lawmakers from the main opposition Chinese Kuomintang, and the mayor of Hsinchu City, who was previously a member of the smaller opposition Taiwan People's Party, on July 26 failed to pass. Seven additional KMT lawmakers are set to face recall votes on Aug 23.

\n

The unprecedented wave of recall campaigns, initiated by civic groups backed by the DPP this year, aimed to unseat 31 of 39 directly elected KMT lawmakers, to help the DPP, which held a legislative majority from 2016 to 2024, regain control of the house.

\n

In the 113-seat local legislature in Taiwan, the opposition parties currently hold a narrow majority — 52 members from the KMT, 51 from the DPP, eight from the TPP and two independents — a key obstacle for the DPP and its leader Lai Ching-te to pass bills.

\n

Zou Zhiqiang, deputy secretary-general of the United States-based Alliance for China's Peaceful Reunification, said the DPP's rush to initiate recall campaigns to replace opposition party representatives long before their four-year terms are up shows a lack of respect for public opinion.

\n

The decision to pursue a costly recall vote that wasted public resources and divided the society, and not focusing on disaster relief efforts after a recent typhoon in southern Taiwan, has alienated some of the DPP's traditionally strong supporters, Zou said.

\n

He said the recent vote results dealt a significant blow to the DPP and indicate that Taiwan people no longer believe in the DPP's rhetoric of "confronting the mainland to protect Taiwan".

\n

Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office, said the DPP's crushing defeat in the vote fully demonstrated that its political manipulation and "anti-China" approach for seeking separation went against mainstream opinion and were rejected by the vast majority.

\n

The DPP authorities' indifference and a slow and inadequate response to disaster relief after the typhoon last month have once again exposed their true colors of prioritizing political interests, he said.

\n

Public dissatisfaction

\n

Taiwan residents flooded island leader Lai's Facebook page with dissatisfied comments recently after the US announced a 20 percent tariff on most of Taiwan's exports to the country.

\n

Jaw Shaw-kong, a Taiwan political commentator, asserted in a Facebook post that Taiwan's economic momentum will be greatly impeded as the tariff rate is higher than Japan's and South Korea's 15 percent, which are key competitors against Taiwan's exports.

\n

Jaw criticized the DPP authorities for selling out the island's pillar industry by allowing TSMC to invest in the US, and by making military purchases from the US, but not receiving weapons.

\n

With the new Taiwan dollar surging by 12 percent against the US dollar and the 20 percent tariff added, the overall impact will reach 32 percent, posing a significant challenge for Taiwan businesses, he said, expressing concerns over more promises the DPP authorities may make to the US.

\n

The Labor Party in Taiwan issued a statement condemning the Lai administration for sacrificing enterprises and traditional industries in order to realize its attempt of relying on the US to seek "independence", resulting in the island having to fully satisfy unreasonable demands imposed by the US.

\n

The party expressed people's concern that the DPP's approach risks Taiwan becoming a tool of US hegemony, being manipulated by US politicians and arms dealers, and ultimately leading to a dangerous situation in Taiwan.

\n

On July 31, the Formosa Publishing poll in Taiwan revealed a significant decline in Lai's trust and satisfaction ratings, marking troubling new lows for his administration. The comprehensive survey was conducted from July 28 to 30.

\n

Lai's satisfaction rating has plummeted from 44.7 percent in June to 34.6 percent, while dissatisfaction has surged dramatically from 46.8 percent to 56.6 percent. His trust rating has also suffered dramatically, falling 7.8 percentage points to 37.2 percent since June, while distrust has increased by 7 percentage points to 50.3 percent.

\n

The polling data reflects growing public skepticism about his effective leadership and political direction. The survey reveals that 54.9 percent of respondents do not support Lai's bid for reelection in 2028.

\n

Speaking of those elections on the island, Zou said there is a strong possibility of cooperation between the opposition parties of the KMT and the TPP, with better chances of winning compared to the past.

\n

The DPP has been obstructing cross-strait exchanges to prevent Taiwan residents from recognizing the Chinese mainland's progress, he said, adding that if the opposition regains power, there will be increased exchanges, fostering better understanding, ultimately benefiting peaceful reunification between the two sides.

\n

Attempts doomed to fail

\n

Officials from Beijing have issued a stern warning to the Lai administration that any attempt to solicit external support for "Taiwan independence" is doomed to fail.

\n

The comments followed a report by the Financial Times on July 29, revealing that Washington informed Lai that he would not be allowed to "transit" in New York on his way to South America, where he was reportedly planning to visit Paraguay, Guatemala and Belize in August.

\n

While Lai's office had not formally announced his trip to Latin America, it said last week that he had canceled all overseas travel plans to concentrate on tariff negotiations with the US and relief efforts following the typhoon.

\n

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun underscored that China firmly opposes any form of official interaction between the US and the Taiwan region and firmly opposes any trip by the leader of the Taiwan region to the US in any name or under whatever pretext.

\n

Guo said the Lai Ching-te authorities' separatist provocations will lead nowhere, still less shake the solid and strong international commitment to the one-China principle or stop the overriding historical trend toward China's reunification.

\n

Chen, from the Taiwan Affairs Office, also denounced Japan for allowing Lin Chia-lung, the head of Taiwan's so-called foreign affairs department, to make a so-called private trip to Japan and meet with Japanese politicians recently.

\n

Japan bears serious historical responsibilities to the Chinese people due to its colonial rule over Taiwan, Chen said, urging Japan to learn from historical lessons and cease erroneous actions.

\n

"Eighty years ago, we defeated Japanese invaders and restored Taiwan. Today, any attempt for 'Taiwan independence' that relies on foreign forces is pure delusion and will only end in even more failure," Chen warned the DPP authorities.

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zhangyi1@chinadaily.com.cn

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Q: What is the status quo of the Taiwan Strait?

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A: The real status quo of the Taiwan Strait is that both sides of the Taiwan Strait undoubtedly belong to one and the same China, although they have fallen into a long-term special situation of political confrontation left by China's civil war and interference from external forces. During the decades after 1949, the Taiwan authorities adhered to the position that Taiwan is a part of China.

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In 1971, the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Resolution 2758 with an overwhelming majority. This resolution confirms that Taiwan is a part of China and precludes the possibility of "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan". A total of 183 countries in the world have already established and developed diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle. The fact that there is only one China is widely recognized by the international community as the real status quo of the Taiwan Strait, which proves that the one-China principle is an irresistible trend and is in line with the principle of righteousness and the common aspiration of the people.

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Q: What is the biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait?

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A: The biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait comes from the "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and the connivance and support of external forces. Since assuming power, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan have been pursuing the "Taiwan independence" agenda, using unscrupulous methods and seriously jeopardizing the interests and well-being of Taiwan compatriots. Still lost in delusions of hegemony and trapped in a Cold War mindset, certain countries do their utmost to undermine and suppress China, using the Taiwan question to contain China. This poses a significant threat to regional and global peace and is the fundamental reason for the continued tension in the Taiwan Strait and the long-standing unresolved nature of the Taiwan question.

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The Taiwan question is an internal affair of China, which should be resolved by the 1.4 billion Chinese people across the Taiwan Strait themselves. To support "Taiwan independence" is to interfere in China's internal affairs, and to connive at "Taiwan independence" is to undermine the stability of the Taiwan Strait. China's adherence to the one-China principle, its opposition to and containment of "Taiwan independence", and its pursuit of national reunification are the righteous moves to safeguard the post-World War II international order and defend the basic norms of international relations.

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These questions were answered by Xiao Junzheng, China's ambassador to Israel, initially in The Times of Israel.

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Q: What is the status quo of the Taiwan Strait?

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A: The real status quo of the Taiwan Strait is that both sides of the Taiwan Strait undoubtedly belong to one and the same China, although they have fallen into a long-term special situation of political confrontation left by China's civil war and interference from external forces. During the decades after 1949, the Taiwan authorities adhered to the position that Taiwan is a part of China.

\n

In 1971, the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Resolution 2758 with an overwhelming majority. This resolution confirms that Taiwan is a part of China and precludes the possibility of "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan". A total of 183 countries in the world have already established and developed diplomatic relations with China on the basis of the one-China principle. The fact that there is only one China is widely recognized by the international community as the real status quo of the Taiwan Strait, which proves that the one-China principle is an irresistible trend and is in line with the principle of righteousness and the common aspiration of the people.

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Q: What is the biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait?

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A: The biggest threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait comes from the "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and the connivance and support of external forces. Since assuming power, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan have been pursuing the "Taiwan independence" agenda, using unscrupulous methods and seriously jeopardizing the interests and well-being of Taiwan compatriots. Still lost in delusions of hegemony and trapped in a Cold War mindset, certain countries do their utmost to undermine and suppress China, using the Taiwan question to contain China. This poses a significant threat to regional and global peace and is the fundamental reason for the continued tension in the Taiwan Strait and the long-standing unresolved nature of the Taiwan question.

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The Taiwan question is an internal affair of China, which should be resolved by the 1.4 billion Chinese people across the Taiwan Strait themselves. To support "Taiwan independence" is to interfere in China's internal affairs, and to connive at "Taiwan independence" is to undermine the stability of the Taiwan Strait. China's adherence to the one-China principle, its opposition to and containment of "Taiwan independence", and its pursuit of national reunification are the righteous moves to safeguard the post-World War II international order and defend the basic norms of international relations.

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These questions were answered by Xiao Junzheng, China's ambassador to Israel, initially in The Times of Israel.

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Bi Yi-fan

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A teacher shares the history of a hutong in Beijing during an exchange event participated in by students from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

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From Taiwan's juancun to Beijing's hutong, the essence of human warmth in the alleyways has always been a wellspring of inspiration for Taiwan novelist and curator Bi Yi-fan, also known as Nana Bee.

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Born in 1970 in a juancun in Taipei, a community established to accommodate soldiers and their families from the Chinese mainland after the Chinese Kuomintang's retreat to Taiwan in 1949, Bi's upbringing was steeped in a diverse and nostalgic culture brought by residents from various mainland provinces.

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Her family roots also trace back to the mainland, with her father hailing from Jiangsu province, and moving to Taiwan after his father sacrificed his life during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45). In Taiwan, Bi's father served in the military, and later he married her mother in Taiwan who comes from Zhejiang province. Bi spent her childhood with her maternal grandparents in the juancun in Taipei.

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In these alleys, every household left its doors open, fostering strong bonds among neighbors. The sense of community was palpable, with families coming together to share meals and support one another, especially showering the youngest, Bi, with love and care.

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The community was also rich in traditional culture, Bi said, recalling a renowned Peking Opera actor who lived across from her home. Her childhood was filled with weekends spent watching Beijing opera with her father, and she even participated in performances during her school years.

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Despite never having visited the mainland, Bi's elders regaled her with stories of their hometowns, bridging the geographical distance through shared experiences.

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"My father broke down in tears when he received a letter from his mother sent from Jiangsu," Bi recalled. Her father finally returned to the mainland after his mother had passed away.

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The urbanization of Taiwan in the 1980s led to the dismantling of the military dependents' community, transforming one-story houses into towering apartment complexes and dispersing neighbors far and wide.

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Bi's childhood, nurtured by stories, greatly influenced her writing, with many of her novels featuring protagonists resembling the women in the military dependents' community.

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She decided to chronicle the tales of the community in her memory, capturing the essence of daily life, the Beijing Opera actor across the street, and the delicacies from the elderly neighbors who may have passed away, with hopes of compiling these stories into a book in the future.

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Her passion for traditional culture drew her to live in Beijing. In the hutong of Beijing, she found the feeling of her childhood military dependents' village, with every alleyway teeming with families.

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In July, Bi organized a hutong-themed art exhibition in downtown Beijing, created by six Taiwan art students and their counterparts from the mainland after a three-day in-depth exploration of the alleyways.

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During their journey, students from both sides rode bicycles together, learning each other's dialects and sharing local delicacies. They were warmly welcomed by the hutong residents who invited them into their courtyards to have a look around.

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Bi said, "I hope students can experience the precious warm relationship between people in such small lanes and keep them in their creations."

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Participant Tseng Chun-ning from Taiwan created a painting featuring several lively orange fish swimming through the gray tiled roofs and brick walls of a hutong, symbolizing the young students exploring the alleyways.

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Chang Chen-yen juxtaposed modern high-rise buildings with traditional hutong houses in an ink painting, creating a sense of coexistence between history and the present.

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"I believe that Chinese traditional culture is ever-evolving and possesses a vitality for ongoing innovation," he said.

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Peng Yi-chen, a participant studying design, incorporated the intricate details of roof bricks and tiles in hutong buildings into the packaging of Beijing local snacks, hoping to allow people to experience the historical texture of the city while enjoying local food.

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Bi Yi-fan

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A teacher shares the history of a hutong in Beijing during an exchange event participated in by students from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

\n

From Taiwan's juancun to Beijing's hutong, the essence of human warmth in the alleyways has always been a wellspring of inspiration for Taiwan novelist and curator Bi Yi-fan, also known as Nana Bee.

\n

Born in 1970 in a juancun in Taipei, a community established to accommodate soldiers and their families from the Chinese mainland after the Chinese Kuomintang's retreat to Taiwan in 1949, Bi's upbringing was steeped in a diverse and nostalgic culture brought by residents from various mainland provinces.

\n

Her family roots also trace back to the mainland, with her father hailing from Jiangsu province, and moving to Taiwan after his father sacrificed his life during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45). In Taiwan, Bi's father served in the military, and later he married her mother in Taiwan who comes from Zhejiang province. Bi spent her childhood with her maternal grandparents in the juancun in Taipei.

\n

In these alleys, every household left its doors open, fostering strong bonds among neighbors. The sense of community was palpable, with families coming together to share meals and support one another, especially showering the youngest, Bi, with love and care.

\n

The community was also rich in traditional culture, Bi said, recalling a renowned Peking Opera actor who lived across from her home. Her childhood was filled with weekends spent watching Beijing opera with her father, and she even participated in performances during her school years.

\n

Despite never having visited the mainland, Bi's elders regaled her with stories of their hometowns, bridging the geographical distance through shared experiences.

\n

"My father broke down in tears when he received a letter from his mother sent from Jiangsu," Bi recalled. Her father finally returned to the mainland after his mother had passed away.

\n

The urbanization of Taiwan in the 1980s led to the dismantling of the military dependents' community, transforming one-story houses into towering apartment complexes and dispersing neighbors far and wide.

\n

Bi's childhood, nurtured by stories, greatly influenced her writing, with many of her novels featuring protagonists resembling the women in the military dependents' community.

\n

She decided to chronicle the tales of the community in her memory, capturing the essence of daily life, the Beijing Opera actor across the street, and the delicacies from the elderly neighbors who may have passed away, with hopes of compiling these stories into a book in the future.

\n

Her passion for traditional culture drew her to live in Beijing. In the hutong of Beijing, she found the feeling of her childhood military dependents' village, with every alleyway teeming with families.

\n

In July, Bi organized a hutong-themed art exhibition in downtown Beijing, created by six Taiwan art students and their counterparts from the mainland after a three-day in-depth exploration of the alleyways.

\n

During their journey, students from both sides rode bicycles together, learning each other's dialects and sharing local delicacies. They were warmly welcomed by the hutong residents who invited them into their courtyards to have a look around.

\n

Bi said, "I hope students can experience the precious warm relationship between people in such small lanes and keep them in their creations."

\n

Participant Tseng Chun-ning from Taiwan created a painting featuring several lively orange fish swimming through the gray tiled roofs and brick walls of a hutong, symbolizing the young students exploring the alleyways.

\n

Chang Chen-yen juxtaposed modern high-rise buildings with traditional hutong houses in an ink painting, creating a sense of coexistence between history and the present.

\n

"I believe that Chinese traditional culture is ever-evolving and possesses a vitality for ongoing innovation," he said.

\n

Peng Yi-chen, a participant studying design, incorporated the intricate details of roof bricks and tiles in hutong buildings into the packaging of Beijing local snacks, hoping to allow people to experience the historical texture of the city while enjoying local food.

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Huang Xin from Beijing's Attached Middle School to the Central Academy of Art & Design teaches at Lhasa-Beijing Experimental Middle School in the Xizang autonomous region.

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The latest Aid-Xizang program has deployed more than 2,100 cadres and professionals to the Xizang autonomous region since 2022, contributing to economic development, public services, and infrastructure improvement across the high-altitude plateau, according to the region's organization department.

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The latest 10th batch of participants came from 17 provinces and municipalities, 78 central and state organs, as well as 27 centrally administered financial institutions and major state-owned enterprises, according to the department.

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Song Liqiang, deputy head of the regional organization department and leader of the 10th group sent to aid Xizang, said the program has significantly advanced the region's development.

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"By firmly focusing on high-quality development, we have worked to establish Xizang as a pilot zone for high-altitude economic growth," Song said.

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Over the past three years, 3,200 projects have been launched with a total investment of 14.28 billion yuan ($2 billion), building internal momentum for the region's development, he said.

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"They have fully leveraged the advantages of Aid-Xizang personnel, extensively and comprehensively conducting investment attraction and talent introduction through various channels," said Song, adding that the initiative has attracted 62.7 billion yuan in external investment and created nearly 19,600 local jobs since 2022.

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The projects span a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, employment and infrastructure.

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More than 1,400 livelihood-focused projects have been implemented, with 11.6 billion yuan dedicated to improving people's wellbeing. Over 250 job fairs have been held, helping some 12,000 residents find work or start businesses outside the region.

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Healthcare has been a particular focus. Medical teams sent to Xizang under the "group style" assistance model have helped transform healthcare access and outcomes across the region.

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According to authorities, over 400 major diseases can now be treated within the region, while more than 2,000 moderate conditions are handled at the prefectural or county-level hospitals, eliminating the need for long-distance travel for many patients. Common ailments can now be effectively managed within county borders.

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Song said that vigorous efforts have been made to promote "smart healthcare" and "smart education" in the region, addressing the issue of medical and nursing staff at aided hospitals lacking professional qualifications.

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Emphasis is placed on improving the teaching quality, resulting in the improvement of educational quality and teaching standards of aided schools. People of all ethnic groups in Xizang can now enjoy high-quality medical and educational services right at their doorstep, he said.

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The development of "smart healthcare" systems is also gathering pace. In Ngari prefecture, a remote region in western Xizang, the local people's hospital has implemented an artificial intelligence-powered remote consultation platform. The system allows real time collaboration between local doctors and top experts in major cities.

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Zhang Xiaogang, a cadre from Shaanxi province serving as the deputy secretary at the Ngari Prefecture People's Hospital, still remembers the scene of a complex coronary angiography procedure conducted at the hospital on April 15. It was performed with the remote guidance of physicians from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

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The surgery was broadcast in high definition, allowing Xi'an-based specialists to guide each step live, ensuring precision and safety.

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"To date, five such surgeries have been successfully completed with the support of the AI platform," Zhang was quoted as saying by Xizang Daily.

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In the past, patients from Baga township had to travel more than three hours to reach the hospital. Now, they can consult specialists remotely in real time, according to an official who declined to be named at the center, revealing the profound changes brought about by the sinking of medical resources.

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Education reform is another key pillar of the Aid-Xizang effort. With "smart education" initiatives and targeted teacher support, the quality of teaching has markedly improved across aided schools.

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Huang Xin, a history teacher from Beijing's Attached Middle School to the Central Academy of Art & Design, began a two-year placement at Lhasa-Beijing Experimental Middle School in August 2023.

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"I hope to share modern teaching methods and concepts from Beijing and help students here learn history more effectively," Huang said.

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Students have welcomed the changes.

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"We enjoy the abundant teaching resources provided by the school, and we are very pleased with the excellent learning environment here," said Sonam Yangzom, a senior high school student.

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"Thanks to the educational aid project, we're able to learn from some of the best teachers from Beijing, who bring innovative and engaging teaching styles."

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Contact the writers at palden_nyima@chinadaily.com.cn

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Huang Xin from Beijing's Attached Middle School to the Central Academy of Art & Design teaches at Lhasa-Beijing Experimental Middle School in the Xizang autonomous region.

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The latest Aid-Xizang program has deployed more than 2,100 cadres and professionals to the Xizang autonomous region since 2022, contributing to economic development, public services, and infrastructure improvement across the high-altitude plateau, according to the region's organization department.

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The latest 10th batch of participants came from 17 provinces and municipalities, 78 central and state organs, as well as 27 centrally administered financial institutions and major state-owned enterprises, according to the department.

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Song Liqiang, deputy head of the regional organization department and leader of the 10th group sent to aid Xizang, said the program has significantly advanced the region's development.

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"By firmly focusing on high-quality development, we have worked to establish Xizang as a pilot zone for high-altitude economic growth," Song said.

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Over the past three years, 3,200 projects have been launched with a total investment of 14.28 billion yuan ($2 billion), building internal momentum for the region's development, he said.

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"They have fully leveraged the advantages of Aid-Xizang personnel, extensively and comprehensively conducting investment attraction and talent introduction through various channels," said Song, adding that the initiative has attracted 62.7 billion yuan in external investment and created nearly 19,600 local jobs since 2022.

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The projects span a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, employment and infrastructure.

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More than 1,400 livelihood-focused projects have been implemented, with 11.6 billion yuan dedicated to improving people's wellbeing. Over 250 job fairs have been held, helping some 12,000 residents find work or start businesses outside the region.

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Healthcare has been a particular focus. Medical teams sent to Xizang under the "group style" assistance model have helped transform healthcare access and outcomes across the region.

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According to authorities, over 400 major diseases can now be treated within the region, while more than 2,000 moderate conditions are handled at the prefectural or county-level hospitals, eliminating the need for long-distance travel for many patients. Common ailments can now be effectively managed within county borders.

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Song said that vigorous efforts have been made to promote "smart healthcare" and "smart education" in the region, addressing the issue of medical and nursing staff at aided hospitals lacking professional qualifications.

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Emphasis is placed on improving the teaching quality, resulting in the improvement of educational quality and teaching standards of aided schools. People of all ethnic groups in Xizang can now enjoy high-quality medical and educational services right at their doorstep, he said.

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The development of "smart healthcare" systems is also gathering pace. In Ngari prefecture, a remote region in western Xizang, the local people's hospital has implemented an artificial intelligence-powered remote consultation platform. The system allows real time collaboration between local doctors and top experts in major cities.

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Zhang Xiaogang, a cadre from Shaanxi province serving as the deputy secretary at the Ngari Prefecture People's Hospital, still remembers the scene of a complex coronary angiography procedure conducted at the hospital on April 15. It was performed with the remote guidance of physicians from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

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The surgery was broadcast in high definition, allowing Xi'an-based specialists to guide each step live, ensuring precision and safety.

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"To date, five such surgeries have been successfully completed with the support of the AI platform," Zhang was quoted as saying by Xizang Daily.

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In the past, patients from Baga township had to travel more than three hours to reach the hospital. Now, they can consult specialists remotely in real time, according to an official who declined to be named at the center, revealing the profound changes brought about by the sinking of medical resources.

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Education reform is another key pillar of the Aid-Xizang effort. With "smart education" initiatives and targeted teacher support, the quality of teaching has markedly improved across aided schools.

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Huang Xin, a history teacher from Beijing's Attached Middle School to the Central Academy of Art & Design, began a two-year placement at Lhasa-Beijing Experimental Middle School in August 2023.

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"I hope to share modern teaching methods and concepts from Beijing and help students here learn history more effectively," Huang said.

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Students have welcomed the changes.

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"We enjoy the abundant teaching resources provided by the school, and we are very pleased with the excellent learning environment here," said Sonam Yangzom, a senior high school student.

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"Thanks to the educational aid project, we're able to learn from some of the best teachers from Beijing, who bring innovative and engaging teaching styles."

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Contact the writers at palden_nyima@chinadaily.com.cn

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From left: A machine gun is on display at Yang Jinyu's private memorial hall in Yuanqu county, Shanxi province. Visitors view exhibits in the museum.

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At 67, Yang Jinyu has devoted most of his retirement years to establishing the first private memorial hall on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) in the northern province of Shanxi. It specifically commemorates the history of the war in the Zhongtiao Mountain area.

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"After I retired, I have been passionate about collecting. By chance, I watched a movie depicting the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, which inspired me to establish a memorial hall," said Yang, the museum's director and a resident of Yuanqu county, which is situated in the mountain area.

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Zhongtiao Mountain, in the southern part of Shanxi, is a strategic location north of the Yellow River, bordered by the Taihang Mountains to the northeast and the Lyuliang Mountains to the northwest.

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"My father was a veteran who fought in the war. He often told me stories of fighting Japanese invaders since I was young, which sparked my interest in researching the history of my hometown," Yang said.

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On May 7, 1941, the Japanese invaders launched a comprehensive attack on the Chinese army in the Zhongtiao Mountain area, leading to the outbreak of the battle. It became a significant losing battle for the Chinese army on the front lines during the war.

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The memorial hall was established in 2014 and is located in Linghui village of the county. Yang said that as of June, the museum had received a total of 3.38 million visitors from across the country over the past 11 years.

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It aims to comprehensively, objectively, and truthfully depict the history of the war in Zhongtiao Mountain. The museum consists of showrooms, memorial pavilions and martyr cemeteries.

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Yang said that the hall displays a collection of 926 items, some collected from the public and some donated by war veterans. Some bullets and bomb shells came from the old battlefield.

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He said that each exhibit has a touching story behind it. Since 2005, Yang has spent over a million yuan ($140,000) and traveled to 16 provinces and nearly 100 counties and cities across the country in collecting these historical materials.

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Yang's efforts have been recognized. In August 2024, the Chinese Museum Association announced that the memorial hall would be rated as a national third-level museum.

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In 2007, he also founded the Yuanqu County Revolutionary Base Area Memorial Hall. Yuanqu is a county with a revolutionary tradition, establishing the Yuanqu County Committee of the Communist Party of China in 1927.

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Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japanese aggression, the memorial hall has experienced a surge in visitors.

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It holds a special exhibition, displaying 120 relevant historical books and over 160 letters from veterans.

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"The museum is also exploring new 'digital' preservation methods while developing themed study courses and experiential activities related to Red culture, allowing the historical memory and spiritual wealth of the battle to shine brightly through innovative inheritance," said Wang Xuehua, deputy director of the memorial hall.

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Li Xin, a visitor, said: "Coming here to revisit the Red history, I find the cultural relics to be very precious, and they have great educational significance for us."

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Yang said, "Due to various reasons, there are relatively few records and historical materials regarding the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain. As a civilian, collecting and exhibiting these materials allows more people to understand and verify the history."

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Contact the writers at zhuxingxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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From left: A machine gun is on display at Yang Jinyu's private memorial hall in Yuanqu county, Shanxi province. Visitors view exhibits in the museum.

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At 67, Yang Jinyu has devoted most of his retirement years to establishing the first private memorial hall on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) in the northern province of Shanxi. It specifically commemorates the history of the war in the Zhongtiao Mountain area.

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"After I retired, I have been passionate about collecting. By chance, I watched a movie depicting the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, which inspired me to establish a memorial hall," said Yang, the museum's director and a resident of Yuanqu county, which is situated in the mountain area.

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Zhongtiao Mountain, in the southern part of Shanxi, is a strategic location north of the Yellow River, bordered by the Taihang Mountains to the northeast and the Lyuliang Mountains to the northwest.

\n

"My father was a veteran who fought in the war. He often told me stories of fighting Japanese invaders since I was young, which sparked my interest in researching the history of my hometown," Yang said.

\n

On May 7, 1941, the Japanese invaders launched a comprehensive attack on the Chinese army in the Zhongtiao Mountain area, leading to the outbreak of the battle. It became a significant losing battle for the Chinese army on the front lines during the war.

\n

The memorial hall was established in 2014 and is located in Linghui village of the county. Yang said that as of June, the museum had received a total of 3.38 million visitors from across the country over the past 11 years.

\n

It aims to comprehensively, objectively, and truthfully depict the history of the war in Zhongtiao Mountain. The museum consists of showrooms, memorial pavilions and martyr cemeteries.

\n

Yang said that the hall displays a collection of 926 items, some collected from the public and some donated by war veterans. Some bullets and bomb shells came from the old battlefield.

\n

He said that each exhibit has a touching story behind it. Since 2005, Yang has spent over a million yuan ($140,000) and traveled to 16 provinces and nearly 100 counties and cities across the country in collecting these historical materials.

\n

Yang's efforts have been recognized. In August 2024, the Chinese Museum Association announced that the memorial hall would be rated as a national third-level museum.

\n

In 2007, he also founded the Yuanqu County Revolutionary Base Area Memorial Hall. Yuanqu is a county with a revolutionary tradition, establishing the Yuanqu County Committee of the Communist Party of China in 1927.

\n

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japanese aggression, the memorial hall has experienced a surge in visitors.

\n

It holds a special exhibition, displaying 120 relevant historical books and over 160 letters from veterans.

\n

"The museum is also exploring new 'digital' preservation methods while developing themed study courses and experiential activities related to Red culture, allowing the historical memory and spiritual wealth of the battle to shine brightly through innovative inheritance," said Wang Xuehua, deputy director of the memorial hall.

\n

Li Xin, a visitor, said: "Coming here to revisit the Red history, I find the cultural relics to be very precious, and they have great educational significance for us."

\n

Yang said, "Due to various reasons, there are relatively few records and historical materials regarding the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain. As a civilian, collecting and exhibiting these materials allows more people to understand and verify the history."

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Contact the writers at zhuxingxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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Tibetan antelopes cross a highway in the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve in Qinghai province.

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XINING — In the early summer, drivers on a stretch of National Highway 109 in the Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Northwest China's Qinghai province often encounter a unique spectacle: herds of Tibetan antelopes crossing the busy road.

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In a display of harmony between nature and human activity, vehicles on the highway pull over and wait patiently, creating a temporary pause in traffic flow to allow the animals to pass safely.

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More recently, a high-tech "mobile sentry" has joined this harmonious scene. Stationed by the roadside, it is remotely controlled by dedicated staff who adjust its height and angle, zoom in and out, and meticulously record the entire process of the antelopes crossing the road.

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Every year from May to July, female antelopes from areas such as Sanjiangyuan in Qinghai, Changtang in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region and the Altun Mountains in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region travel hundreds of kilometers to give birth in the heart of the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve. Many need to cross the iconic National Highway 109.

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The mobile devices on duty for antelope migration are part of an intelligent management platform for human-wildlife conflict mitigation, which is the result of a key national research and development project.

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The platform utilizes traffic signals that drivers can understand at a glance, effectively indicating when to proceed or stop, which can minimize the impact of antelope migration on highway traffic and efficiently avoid the risk of collision, said Lian Xinming, head of the project and a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology.

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"So far, our project has collected data on 28 groups of antelopes crossing the road during their migration from wintering grounds to breeding grounds," Lian said.

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Using video recordings from the mobile devices, researchers analyze the scale and speed of each antelope herd to determine the correlation between the two, providing data support for rapid traffic light response.

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When the platform detects antelopes approaching the road, it sends an early warning to staff at a nearby protection station, alerting them to direct traffic.

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Meanwhile, electronic billboards on both sides of the passage display messages such as "Tibetan antelopes are crossing ahead, please slow down". Once the last antelope has passed, the platform prompts vehicles to proceed.

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Lian noted that in situations where some antelopes do not cross the road, only cross halfway or turn back after crossing, the platform also relies on data analysis and artificial intelligence recognition to rapidly judge the animals' crossing intentions, and to prevent accidents between vehicles and herds.

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The idea to develop traffic lights for antelope migration in the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve had been brewing in the minds of scientists for two decades.

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Back in June 2004, thanks to the call of the Green River nongovernmental environmental organization and support from all sectors of society, China's first traffic lights for wildlife were installed on the Qinghai-Xizang Highway.

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Yang Xin, who initiated the project, remembers that whenever personnel at the observation point heard a command on their walkie-talkie, they would turn on the traffic lights on both sides of the highway where the antelopes were about to cross. The traffic police would then signal cars to pull over using standard road traffic gestures.

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Today, with China's advancements in intelligent machinery and other technological fields, those manual traffic lights have been upgraded to a more intelligent system.

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The management platform is expected to be put into use in 2027. By then, with the help of the smart traffic lights, this lifeline for antelopes migrating to breed and deliver their young will operate more safely and smoothly, Lian said.

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Under first-class state protection in China, the once endangered Tibetan antelope is mostly found in Xizang, Qinghai and Xinjiang. The species' population has increased over the past three decades thanks to a ban on illegal hunting and measures implemented to improve habitats.

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Tibetan antelopes cross a highway in the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve in Qinghai province.

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XINING — In the early summer, drivers on a stretch of National Highway 109 in the Yushu Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Northwest China's Qinghai province often encounter a unique spectacle: herds of Tibetan antelopes crossing the busy road.

\n

In a display of harmony between nature and human activity, vehicles on the highway pull over and wait patiently, creating a temporary pause in traffic flow to allow the animals to pass safely.

\n

More recently, a high-tech "mobile sentry" has joined this harmonious scene. Stationed by the roadside, it is remotely controlled by dedicated staff who adjust its height and angle, zoom in and out, and meticulously record the entire process of the antelopes crossing the road.

\n

Every year from May to July, female antelopes from areas such as Sanjiangyuan in Qinghai, Changtang in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region and the Altun Mountains in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region travel hundreds of kilometers to give birth in the heart of the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve. Many need to cross the iconic National Highway 109.

\n

The mobile devices on duty for antelope migration are part of an intelligent management platform for human-wildlife conflict mitigation, which is the result of a key national research and development project.

\n

The platform utilizes traffic signals that drivers can understand at a glance, effectively indicating when to proceed or stop, which can minimize the impact of antelope migration on highway traffic and efficiently avoid the risk of collision, said Lian Xinming, head of the project and a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology.

\n

"So far, our project has collected data on 28 groups of antelopes crossing the road during their migration from wintering grounds to breeding grounds," Lian said.

\n

Using video recordings from the mobile devices, researchers analyze the scale and speed of each antelope herd to determine the correlation between the two, providing data support for rapid traffic light response.

\n

When the platform detects antelopes approaching the road, it sends an early warning to staff at a nearby protection station, alerting them to direct traffic.

\n

Meanwhile, electronic billboards on both sides of the passage display messages such as "Tibetan antelopes are crossing ahead, please slow down". Once the last antelope has passed, the platform prompts vehicles to proceed.

\n

Lian noted that in situations where some antelopes do not cross the road, only cross halfway or turn back after crossing, the platform also relies on data analysis and artificial intelligence recognition to rapidly judge the animals' crossing intentions, and to prevent accidents between vehicles and herds.

\n

The idea to develop traffic lights for antelope migration in the Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve had been brewing in the minds of scientists for two decades.

\n

Back in June 2004, thanks to the call of the Green River nongovernmental environmental organization and support from all sectors of society, China's first traffic lights for wildlife were installed on the Qinghai-Xizang Highway.

\n

Yang Xin, who initiated the project, remembers that whenever personnel at the observation point heard a command on their walkie-talkie, they would turn on the traffic lights on both sides of the highway where the antelopes were about to cross. The traffic police would then signal cars to pull over using standard road traffic gestures.

\n

Today, with China's advancements in intelligent machinery and other technological fields, those manual traffic lights have been upgraded to a more intelligent system.

\n

The management platform is expected to be put into use in 2027. By then, with the help of the smart traffic lights, this lifeline for antelopes migrating to breed and deliver their young will operate more safely and smoothly, Lian said.

\n

Under first-class state protection in China, the once endangered Tibetan antelope is mostly found in Xizang, Qinghai and Xinjiang. The species' population has increased over the past three decades thanks to a ban on illegal hunting and measures implemented to improve habitats.

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The convergence of issues in different fields — some of which happen spontaneously; some of which are deliberately created — has become a trait of the times.

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In the latest example of that, the US administration is demonstrating an increasing zeal to try and merge its handling of economic and trade disputes with other economies with some burning issues.

\n

The US administration recently announced that it is slapping 25 percent tariffs on India as well as an unspecified penalty because of India's purchasing of Russian oil. A similar threat was also made to Brazil and other countries trading with Russia.

\n

The US is also trying to bind its trade disputes with Canada with the Palestine question.

\n

After Ottawa announced that Canada is planning to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September if certain conditions are met, following recent announcements by France and the United Kingdom, the US president said it would be hard for Canada to reach a trade deal with the US.

\n

Though some suspect these US tariff threats citing the Ukraine crisis and the Palestine question are mere pressure tactics, the US' practices in exercising its "art of the deal" will unavoidably impact the settlement of the economic and trade disputes between it and other economies, as well as make the resolution of these burning issues more complicated. The US administration has consistently used tariffs as leverage to secure noneconomic benefits, including security and geopolitical gains, believing it to be an effective means of killing two birds with one stone.

\n

That approach has also been evident in its handling of the trade disputes with the European Union, Japan and some other Southeast Asian nations, in which the Ukraine crisis, "Indo-Pacific" strategy and the South China Sea issue are all overtly or covertly touched upon.

\n

Despite the disservice the US administration has done to the resolution of such issues by adopting its transactional, speculative and exploitative approach to both economic and trade issues, geopolitical issues and climate change, it seems increasingly confident that this coercive approach can secure wins for the US on different fronts by leveraging the US' strengths in high-tech, finance, economy and military as a whole to maximize its gains. The US' power play for short-term gains is overturning the global paradigm established since World War II without considering the long-term costs. In effect, it is demolishing the house its forerunners built so it can sell the furnishings and silverware. With the partisan divide in the US only becoming wider these years, many of the deals the administration inks today will likely bite the dust once the revolving door in the "House of Cards" turns again.

\n

Although the US has met considerable resistance to its coercive moves, there is not yet a strong united front against its ill-advised practices, resulting in the world becoming even more disorderly. Against that backdrop, geopolitical transactions triggered by the reallocation of economic and trade interests and increasingly fierce competition for high-tech dominance have the potential to alter traditional norms of international interactions.

\n

While India and Brazil are the latest countries to feel the US heat, China has been singled out for US-led sanctions, containment and coercion over the Ukraine crisis for a long time.

\n

China is also one of the few economies that has been continually targeted by the US' irrational tariff attacks since about eight years ago.

\n

Committed to upholding the international order based on international law and the UN Charter, China is well aware that the US' coercive approach of binding different issues into one bundle can shake the world's confidence in the basic norms of international relations, and thus has given a clear response to the US' bid to concentrate power in its hands. The more the US tries to muddy the waters by blurring the boundary between different issues, the more China insists the settlement of these issues should be and can only be made on separate tracks through consultation and dialogue.

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As for the US' latest smearing of China citing its role in the Ukraine crisis, the US should stop its pointless blame game, stop shifting its responsibilities onto others, and play a constructive role in ending the fighting and promoting peace talks, as Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang said at a UN meeting last week. "Till now, the US has maintained its trade with Russia. If the US is doing that itself, why doesn't it allow others to do the same," Geng said.

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Responding to the US threat of "secondary tariffs" up to 100 percent, China's Foreign Ministry posted on X last week that "Coercion and pressure will not achieve anything. China will firmly defend its sovereignty, security and development interests."

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In doing so, China is not only fighting for its own interests but also the common interests of the world.

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The convergence of issues in different fields — some of which happen spontaneously; some of which are deliberately created — has become a trait of the times.

\n

In the latest example of that, the US administration is demonstrating an increasing zeal to try and merge its handling of economic and trade disputes with other economies with some burning issues.

\n

The US administration recently announced that it is slapping 25 percent tariffs on India as well as an unspecified penalty because of India's purchasing of Russian oil. A similar threat was also made to Brazil and other countries trading with Russia.

\n

The US is also trying to bind its trade disputes with Canada with the Palestine question.

\n

After Ottawa announced that Canada is planning to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September if certain conditions are met, following recent announcements by France and the United Kingdom, the US president said it would be hard for Canada to reach a trade deal with the US.

\n

Though some suspect these US tariff threats citing the Ukraine crisis and the Palestine question are mere pressure tactics, the US' practices in exercising its "art of the deal" will unavoidably impact the settlement of the economic and trade disputes between it and other economies, as well as make the resolution of these burning issues more complicated. The US administration has consistently used tariffs as leverage to secure noneconomic benefits, including security and geopolitical gains, believing it to be an effective means of killing two birds with one stone.

\n

That approach has also been evident in its handling of the trade disputes with the European Union, Japan and some other Southeast Asian nations, in which the Ukraine crisis, "Indo-Pacific" strategy and the South China Sea issue are all overtly or covertly touched upon.

\n

Despite the disservice the US administration has done to the resolution of such issues by adopting its transactional, speculative and exploitative approach to both economic and trade issues, geopolitical issues and climate change, it seems increasingly confident that this coercive approach can secure wins for the US on different fronts by leveraging the US' strengths in high-tech, finance, economy and military as a whole to maximize its gains. The US' power play for short-term gains is overturning the global paradigm established since World War II without considering the long-term costs. In effect, it is demolishing the house its forerunners built so it can sell the furnishings and silverware. With the partisan divide in the US only becoming wider these years, many of the deals the administration inks today will likely bite the dust once the revolving door in the "House of Cards" turns again.

\n

Although the US has met considerable resistance to its coercive moves, there is not yet a strong united front against its ill-advised practices, resulting in the world becoming even more disorderly. Against that backdrop, geopolitical transactions triggered by the reallocation of economic and trade interests and increasingly fierce competition for high-tech dominance have the potential to alter traditional norms of international interactions.

\n

While India and Brazil are the latest countries to feel the US heat, China has been singled out for US-led sanctions, containment and coercion over the Ukraine crisis for a long time.

\n

China is also one of the few economies that has been continually targeted by the US' irrational tariff attacks since about eight years ago.

\n

Committed to upholding the international order based on international law and the UN Charter, China is well aware that the US' coercive approach of binding different issues into one bundle can shake the world's confidence in the basic norms of international relations, and thus has given a clear response to the US' bid to concentrate power in its hands. The more the US tries to muddy the waters by blurring the boundary between different issues, the more China insists the settlement of these issues should be and can only be made on separate tracks through consultation and dialogue.

\n

As for the US' latest smearing of China citing its role in the Ukraine crisis, the US should stop its pointless blame game, stop shifting its responsibilities onto others, and play a constructive role in ending the fighting and promoting peace talks, as Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang said at a UN meeting last week. "Till now, the US has maintained its trade with Russia. If the US is doing that itself, why doesn't it allow others to do the same," Geng said.

\n

Responding to the US threat of "secondary tariffs" up to 100 percent, China's Foreign Ministry posted on X last week that "Coercion and pressure will not achieve anything. China will firmly defend its sovereignty, security and development interests."

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In doing so, China is not only fighting for its own interests but also the common interests of the world.

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That the Philippines and India have staged joint naval exercises in the South China Sea is further proof that Manila continues to draw in extra-regional countries that are not parties to the South China Sea disputes in a bid to bolster its gratuitous claims. Such solicitations pose a threat to regional peace and stability.

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The high-profile military drills and patrols, the first between the two countries since 2021, were conducted on Sunday and Monday in disputed waters. The Associated Press reported that Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces Romeo Brawner Jr expressed hopes that Filipino forces could conduct more joint maneuvers with India's military in the future.

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Manila should bear in mind the risks before inviting other countries to interfere in the South China Sea disputes. Inviting countries from outside the region to conduct patrols in disputed waters is clearly a blatant provocation that only stokes tensions in the waters.

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This is not the first time that Manila has enlisted support from other countries to meddle in the South China Sea issue. In recent years, it has not only intensified "defense" cooperation with its military ally the United States, serving as a bridgehead for the US' "Indo-Pacific" strategy, but also conducted military exercises with both the US and a few other Western countries.

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Supplementary to these incitements, Manila has also peddled a false narrative intended to mislead the international community by portraying the Philippines as a victim of China's "bullying". Its accusations against China have seriously distorted the reality of China's cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries, including the Philippines itself.

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But by playing such dirty tricks, Manila only exposes its true nature as a troublemaker in the region.

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As for India, to expand its political, economic and military presence in Southeast Asia, it is stepping up efforts to enhance cooperation in diplomatic and military areas with claimant countries such as the Philippines, a trend China will need to keep a close eye on.

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It should go without saying that activities conducted by countries in the South China Sea should adhere to international law and the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and must not target third countries and jeopardize regional peace and stability.

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Yet, what the Philippines and the external opportunists have been doing in staging frequent infringements and provocations in the waters constitutes blatant violations of both international law and the DOC. Their collusion that disrupts peace and stability in the South China Sea will ultimately backfire.

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Those acting as others' chess pieces are bound to be discarded when no longer considered useful.

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As a responsible country, China is constantly working with regional countries to uphold peace and stability in the South China Sea. But it will not back off from maintaining its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. It will not be daunted by such provocative behavior, or shows of force.

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Forging Ahead, a five-episode documentary series on China's military development is currently airing on China Central Television. It offers a picture of the modernization journey of the People's Liberation Army, showcasing its enhanced combat capabilities.

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This military development is not driven by a desire for "expansion" or "confrontation" but by its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are quickening their steps to advance the regional consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. Manila should stop betting on the support of outsiders for its unjustified claims and join hands with countries in the region to strengthen dialogue and eliminate external interference so as to reach an early conclusion of the COC.

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That the Philippines and India have staged joint naval exercises in the South China Sea is further proof that Manila continues to draw in extra-regional countries that are not parties to the South China Sea disputes in a bid to bolster its gratuitous claims. Such solicitations pose a threat to regional peace and stability.

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The high-profile military drills and patrols, the first between the two countries since 2021, were conducted on Sunday and Monday in disputed waters. The Associated Press reported that Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces Romeo Brawner Jr expressed hopes that Filipino forces could conduct more joint maneuvers with India's military in the future.

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Manila should bear in mind the risks before inviting other countries to interfere in the South China Sea disputes. Inviting countries from outside the region to conduct patrols in disputed waters is clearly a blatant provocation that only stokes tensions in the waters.

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This is not the first time that Manila has enlisted support from other countries to meddle in the South China Sea issue. In recent years, it has not only intensified "defense" cooperation with its military ally the United States, serving as a bridgehead for the US' "Indo-Pacific" strategy, but also conducted military exercises with both the US and a few other Western countries.

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Supplementary to these incitements, Manila has also peddled a false narrative intended to mislead the international community by portraying the Philippines as a victim of China's "bullying". Its accusations against China have seriously distorted the reality of China's cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries, including the Philippines itself.

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But by playing such dirty tricks, Manila only exposes its true nature as a troublemaker in the region.

\n

As for India, to expand its political, economic and military presence in Southeast Asia, it is stepping up efforts to enhance cooperation in diplomatic and military areas with claimant countries such as the Philippines, a trend China will need to keep a close eye on.

\n

It should go without saying that activities conducted by countries in the South China Sea should adhere to international law and the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, and must not target third countries and jeopardize regional peace and stability.

\n

Yet, what the Philippines and the external opportunists have been doing in staging frequent infringements and provocations in the waters constitutes blatant violations of both international law and the DOC. Their collusion that disrupts peace and stability in the South China Sea will ultimately backfire.

\n

Those acting as others' chess pieces are bound to be discarded when no longer considered useful.

\n

As a responsible country, China is constantly working with regional countries to uphold peace and stability in the South China Sea. But it will not back off from maintaining its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. It will not be daunted by such provocative behavior, or shows of force.

\n

Forging Ahead, a five-episode documentary series on China's military development is currently airing on China Central Television. It offers a picture of the modernization journey of the People's Liberation Army, showcasing its enhanced combat capabilities.

\n

This military development is not driven by a desire for "expansion" or "confrontation" but by its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

\n

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are quickening their steps to advance the regional consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. Manila should stop betting on the support of outsiders for its unjustified claims and join hands with countries in the region to strengthen dialogue and eliminate external interference so as to reach an early conclusion of the COC.

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In a recent comment on the United States' Big Beautiful Bill Act's possible impacts on the country's clean energy sector, The Economist warned that the Act might help China achieve an unshakable dominance in the electric vehicle market and many other renewable energy technologies.

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The media outlet observed there's no evidence that the US administration wants a more sustainable and efficient clean energy industry; rather, it prefers tighter restrictions on it.

\n

Such logic might appeal to those who see the EV industry through a geopolitical prism. But the Chinese EV industry's competitiveness is not because of another country's discouragement of its own EV sector. Not to mention the 100 percent tariff the US has imposed on Chinese-made EVs, which has in effect kept the latter out of the US market.

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It is the intense competition in China's supersized market that prompts its EV manufacturers to pursue rapid development, as only the enterprises undertaking constant tech innovation and having a well-established supply chain can survive in this market.

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Early industrial layout, large industrial cluster effects, high management efficiency, increased research and development investment, and consumer preference for smart features are the critical reasons for the rapid development of China's EV industry.

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China has been the world's top producer and seller of EVs for 10 years in a row as of last year. Its huge consumer market provides a testing environment for research and development and the upgrading of EV technology. Due to the higher level of EV acceptance among Chinese consumers, many automotive companies are prioritizing the launch of new products and technologies in the Chinese market.

\n

China's EV industry has a full industry chain covering material research and development, engineering design, manufacturing and final assembly, forming a number of auto industry clusters that conform to the country's "dual circulation" development strategy, which takes the domestic market as the mainstay while allowing domestic and international markets to reinforce each other.

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Globally, Chinese EV enterprises have shown advantages in mass production and upgrade speed, with faster and more efficient innovation cycles. Thanks to intelligent technology such as autonomous driving and intelligent cockpits, China's EV products have been recognized by the market.

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Chinese-made EVs not only provide diversified choices for global consumers, but also help more countries achieve green and low-carbon transformation and sustainable development.

\n

Rob de Jong, head of the Sustainable Mobility Unit at the United Nations Environment Programme, said that China is a leader in electrification and the promotion of EVs. He hopes that China will share its experience and technology with the world, especially the Global South, to improve the affordability of EVs around the world.

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Only those refusing to recognize these facts tend to smear the Chinese EV industry with "overcapacity" or "State subsidy" charges, turning a blind eye to its huge contribution to the global emissions reduction endeavor.

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Ironically, it's the US and some other developed countries that are now implementing robust subsidy policies in the EV domain. The US government, through the Inflation Reduction Act, is providing approximately $369 billion in tax incentives and subsidies for clean energy industries, including the EV sector.

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The so-called "overcapacity" and "State subsidy" claims are merely protectionism in disguise that aims to curb China's technological development and industrial upgrading.

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As experts at the Brookings Institution have argued, treating the EV sector as another battleground for "zero-sum competition" will disrupt global supply chains and undermine the global climate agenda.

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Against the backdrop of technological advancements in new energy, some in the West need to objectively view capacity and subsidy issues and have more discussions on industrial, technological and sales cooperation with China in the EV sector.

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In a recent comment on the United States' Big Beautiful Bill Act's possible impacts on the country's clean energy sector, The Economist warned that the Act might help China achieve an unshakable dominance in the electric vehicle market and many other renewable energy technologies.

\n

The media outlet observed there's no evidence that the US administration wants a more sustainable and efficient clean energy industry; rather, it prefers tighter restrictions on it.

\n

Such logic might appeal to those who see the EV industry through a geopolitical prism. But the Chinese EV industry's competitiveness is not because of another country's discouragement of its own EV sector. Not to mention the 100 percent tariff the US has imposed on Chinese-made EVs, which has in effect kept the latter out of the US market.

\n

It is the intense competition in China's supersized market that prompts its EV manufacturers to pursue rapid development, as only the enterprises undertaking constant tech innovation and having a well-established supply chain can survive in this market.

\n

Early industrial layout, large industrial cluster effects, high management efficiency, increased research and development investment, and consumer preference for smart features are the critical reasons for the rapid development of China's EV industry.

\n

China has been the world's top producer and seller of EVs for 10 years in a row as of last year. Its huge consumer market provides a testing environment for research and development and the upgrading of EV technology. Due to the higher level of EV acceptance among Chinese consumers, many automotive companies are prioritizing the launch of new products and technologies in the Chinese market.

\n

China's EV industry has a full industry chain covering material research and development, engineering design, manufacturing and final assembly, forming a number of auto industry clusters that conform to the country's "dual circulation" development strategy, which takes the domestic market as the mainstay while allowing domestic and international markets to reinforce each other.

\n

Globally, Chinese EV enterprises have shown advantages in mass production and upgrade speed, with faster and more efficient innovation cycles. Thanks to intelligent technology such as autonomous driving and intelligent cockpits, China's EV products have been recognized by the market.

\n

Chinese-made EVs not only provide diversified choices for global consumers, but also help more countries achieve green and low-carbon transformation and sustainable development.

\n

Rob de Jong, head of the Sustainable Mobility Unit at the United Nations Environment Programme, said that China is a leader in electrification and the promotion of EVs. He hopes that China will share its experience and technology with the world, especially the Global South, to improve the affordability of EVs around the world.

\n

Only those refusing to recognize these facts tend to smear the Chinese EV industry with "overcapacity" or "State subsidy" charges, turning a blind eye to its huge contribution to the global emissions reduction endeavor.

\n

Ironically, it's the US and some other developed countries that are now implementing robust subsidy policies in the EV domain. The US government, through the Inflation Reduction Act, is providing approximately $369 billion in tax incentives and subsidies for clean energy industries, including the EV sector.

\n

The so-called "overcapacity" and "State subsidy" claims are merely protectionism in disguise that aims to curb China's technological development and industrial upgrading.

\n

As experts at the Brookings Institution have argued, treating the EV sector as another battleground for "zero-sum competition" will disrupt global supply chains and undermine the global climate agenda.

\n

Against the backdrop of technological advancements in new energy, some in the West need to objectively view capacity and subsidy issues and have more discussions on industrial, technological and sales cooperation with China in the EV sector.

\n


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Editor's Note: The macroeconomic data for the first half of 2025, which was released recently, shows that the country's economy has forged ahead under pressure, maintaining a steady and improving momentum. The Qiushi Journal recently interviewed Guo Chunli, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research; Chen Yanbin, director of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Industrial Economics; and Chen Binkai, vice-president of the Central University of Finance and Economics, to analyze China's economic performance in the first half of 2025 and assess the outlook for the second half. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

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China's GDP growth rose to 5.3 percent in the first half of 2025, with the economy undergoing a transformation from factor-driven growth to innovation-driven development, and from a focus on speed and scale to one centered on quality and efficiency. The economy is likely to maintain its momentum in the second half of the year. But the challenges that lie ahead should not be underestimated.

\n

China's consumer market is showing increased vitality, driven by a series of policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and boosting consumption. The first half saw robust sales of consumer products such as home appliances and smartphones. However, this also increased the base for consumption in the first half of the year and maintaining the same pace of growth in the second half might face pressure. Also, the slowdown in the growth of private investment may weigh on investment momentum in the second half of the year.

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To address these challenges and ensure sound economic performance in the coming months, it is essential to strengthen macroeconomic policy measures and enhance countercyclical adjustments.

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Efforts should be made to implement the policy measures under the special campaign to boost consumption, promote income growth and reduce the burden on the low- and middle-income groups as well as significantly enhance the consumption capacity of both urban and rural residents. At the same time, fiscal and financial coordination should be strengthened to support major national strategies and build up security capacity in key areas. The focus should be on stimulating private investment and driving broader social investment.

\n

As for the impact of external influences, China has not only effectively responded to major challenges such as the additional tariffs imposed by the United States, but has continuously turned the conditions to its own advantage. Foreign trade grew 2.9 percent in the first half of the year despite the headwinds, becoming an important driver of China's economic growth. This also highlights the resilience of the Chinese economy.

\n

But the government needs to factor in the future impact of the US tariff hikes. The better-than-expected performance in the first half was partly driven by front-loaded exports and reexport trade ahead of actual tariff increases. The negative impact of the US move on the Chinese economy, particularly exports, is expected to show up in the second half of the year.

\n

As a result, China's export growth faces a downside risk in the coming months. The effective US tariff rate on Chinese goods remains high, and more measures are being introduced to curb reexport trade by Chinese firms through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other economies, which could pose more challenges for China's trade in the second half of 2025.

\n

Hence, the government must take a more proactive approach to stabilize foreign trade through diversified channels, expand the multilateral trade space and enhance China's influence and leadership in shaping international economic and trade rules.

\n

Tailored support measures for enterprises and industries should also be intensified to help export-oriented firms mitigate risks. Continued encouragement and support for the development of trade in services are equally essential, along with promoting comprehensive pilot programs for further opening up the services sector and enhancing the competitiveness of high-end services.

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Editor's Note: The macroeconomic data for the first half of 2025, which was released recently, shows that the country's economy has forged ahead under pressure, maintaining a steady and improving momentum. The Qiushi Journal recently interviewed Guo Chunli, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research; Chen Yanbin, director of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Industrial Economics; and Chen Binkai, vice-president of the Central University of Finance and Economics, to analyze China's economic performance in the first half of 2025 and assess the outlook for the second half. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

\n

\n

China's GDP growth rose to 5.3 percent in the first half of 2025, with the economy undergoing a transformation from factor-driven growth to innovation-driven development, and from a focus on speed and scale to one centered on quality and efficiency. The economy is likely to maintain its momentum in the second half of the year. But the challenges that lie ahead should not be underestimated.

\n

China's consumer market is showing increased vitality, driven by a series of policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and boosting consumption. The first half saw robust sales of consumer products such as home appliances and smartphones. However, this also increased the base for consumption in the first half of the year and maintaining the same pace of growth in the second half might face pressure. Also, the slowdown in the growth of private investment may weigh on investment momentum in the second half of the year.

\n

To address these challenges and ensure sound economic performance in the coming months, it is essential to strengthen macroeconomic policy measures and enhance countercyclical adjustments.

\n

Efforts should be made to implement the policy measures under the special campaign to boost consumption, promote income growth and reduce the burden on the low- and middle-income groups as well as significantly enhance the consumption capacity of both urban and rural residents. At the same time, fiscal and financial coordination should be strengthened to support major national strategies and build up security capacity in key areas. The focus should be on stimulating private investment and driving broader social investment.

\n

As for the impact of external influences, China has not only effectively responded to major challenges such as the additional tariffs imposed by the United States, but has continuously turned the conditions to its own advantage. Foreign trade grew 2.9 percent in the first half of the year despite the headwinds, becoming an important driver of China's economic growth. This also highlights the resilience of the Chinese economy.

\n

But the government needs to factor in the future impact of the US tariff hikes. The better-than-expected performance in the first half was partly driven by front-loaded exports and reexport trade ahead of actual tariff increases. The negative impact of the US move on the Chinese economy, particularly exports, is expected to show up in the second half of the year.

\n

As a result, China's export growth faces a downside risk in the coming months. The effective US tariff rate on Chinese goods remains high, and more measures are being introduced to curb reexport trade by Chinese firms through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other economies, which could pose more challenges for China's trade in the second half of 2025.

\n

Hence, the government must take a more proactive approach to stabilize foreign trade through diversified channels, expand the multilateral trade space and enhance China's influence and leadership in shaping international economic and trade rules.

\n

Tailored support measures for enterprises and industries should also be intensified to help export-oriented firms mitigate risks. Continued encouragement and support for the development of trade in services are equally essential, along with promoting comprehensive pilot programs for further opening up the services sector and enhancing the competitiveness of high-end services.

\n

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Many studies have highlighted the ongoing transformation of the global landscape toward the formation of economic macro-regions. Leading international organizations specializing in finance (such as the International Monetary Fund), fair competition and market economy development (OECD), and global trade (the World Trade Organization), too, have noted the fragmentation of the global economic system and new geopolitical centers shaping its future dynamics.

\n

Until recently, the process was assessed strictly in negative terms. According to estimates based on mathematical modeling, the emergence of new barriers (such as import tariffs, diverting of foreign direct investment, and localization of specific nodes in global supply chains) could reduce GDP of many countries by between 0.2 percent and 12 percent. The shift toward technological autarky, according to IMF forecasts, was considered a highly adverse scenario for all economies, with the scale of consequences depending on the degree of openness in each economic system.

\n

Notably, these same organizations have recently begun to offer alternative assessments. Last month, the IMF published a study analyzing the consequences of the emerging era of macro-regions, the shift in global trade toward fragmentation, and the imposition of US tariffs and sanctions on other countries. The main conclusion is no longer about defensive measures, but rather about the strategic value of reconfiguring external economic relations in favor of building regional trade groupings.

\n

Whereas the IMF previously forecast unequivocal losses from fragmentation, it now estimates that deeper regionalization could lead to a 0.3 percent increase in global GDP. Another key finding is that the damage to the US would be comparable to that suffered by China, and that retaliatory tariffs would only increase the losses. Overall, in the trade war launched by the US, the winners will not be the initiator, but those who act quickly to build new trade ties and form macro-regional groupings based on opportunities. As a result, the overall outcome can be positive for countries that benefit from timely adjustments.

\n

Should recent developments be seen as a geopolitical confrontation, or are they the natural result of earlier trends? It appears that local military conflicts and the restructuring of trade routes are more symptoms than causes. Historical data show that since the beginning of this century, both the role of the US dollar and the share of the US in the global economy have been steadily declining.

\n

Although the dollar remains the world's dominant currency, it can no longer fully support the servicing of debt because of the widening fiscal and trade deficits. Also, regional powers are strengthening their positions by establishing their own trade zones and conducting cross-border payments in national currencies.

\n

Global debt is estimated to be about $330 trillion, roughly 300 percent of global GDP. But it is the US' debt that carries the most systemic weight, as it underpins central bank reserves, debt securities and much more. Importantly, the US' federal debt has surpassed $37 trillion, or about 127 percent of its GDP, with annual interest payments now exceeding $1 trillion.

\n

In essence, the US has long been living on borrowed money, and the US Federal Reserve may soon be unable to maintain stability if the current situation continues, simply because it faces a monetary dilemma of curbing inflation while boosting economic growth. As a result, the contradiction between the global role of the dollar and the resilience of its issuer has become increasingly apparent.

\n

In this context, the laws passed by the US Congress at the end of July (the GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act and the Anti-CBDC Act), which lay the foundation for a decentralized cryptocurrency infrastructure beyond the Fed's control, represent a logical attempt to mitigate the looming debt crisis.

\n

This crisis could significantly weaken the US economy in the medium term and affect the global macroeconomic system. If the influence of the dollar-based financial system begins to decline, rapidly rather than gradually, this alternative framework may, in theory, help preserve a portion of capital. Transactions between participants would take place directly through smart contracts, and the system itself would be highly scalable. In addition, crypto assets have unlimited capitalization potential and can be used to absorb excess liquidity, effectively acting as a financial vacuum. At the same time, most cryptocurrencies are highly sensitive to information shocks and therefore tend to be extremely volatile.

\n

It is difficult to predict the exact trajectory of these processes, but the overall sequence may unfold as follows:

\n

2025-26: institutionalization of cryptocurrencies in key countries around the world;

\n

2026-27: peak debt pressure and a decline in the dollar's share of global reserves by 10-15 percentage points;

\n

2028-29: formation of macro-regional crypto zones;

\n

2030-35: reduction of the dollar's share in global reserves to about 30 percent, alongside the growing role of the yuan as a macro-regional currency in Eurasia and Africa;

\n

2040-45: end of the dollar era and the termination of its function as a global anchor currency (this corresponds with our projections based on the dynamics of the national power index, as outlined in our publication) in the South China Morning Post.

\n

What makes the steps taken by the US Congress flawed, and why are these laws unlikely to maintain the dominance of the dollar? As noted earlier, the dollar is losing its ability to fulfill its global role, while decentralized cryptocurrencies lack the most crucial attribute: broad trust among global market participants.

\n

On the contrary, as the financial center of gravity shifts toward Asia and tightly regulated digital platforms are developed in parallel, the dollar will continue to lose its unique status. A growing share of international transactions will be conducted in yuan, rubles, dirhams and rupees.

\n

Thus, financial fragmentation is bound to follow the fragmentation of global trade. The world will remain global in nature, as its informational connectivity persists and transport integration continues to grow.

\n

However, a shift toward polycentricity is underway. The era of a single hegemon is giving way to multipolarity and new growth centers, which could ultimately make the global economic system more resilient. Currency diversification and trade fragmentation encourage fair competition, broaden the range of options, and help shape a more stable and balanced global economy. Arguably, leadership will belong to whoever is first to offer a reliable digital financial platform capable of uniting economic participants, both globally and regionally.

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

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Many studies have highlighted the ongoing transformation of the global landscape toward the formation of economic macro-regions. Leading international organizations specializing in finance (such as the International Monetary Fund), fair competition and market economy development (OECD), and global trade (the World Trade Organization), too, have noted the fragmentation of the global economic system and new geopolitical centers shaping its future dynamics.

\n

Until recently, the process was assessed strictly in negative terms. According to estimates based on mathematical modeling, the emergence of new barriers (such as import tariffs, diverting of foreign direct investment, and localization of specific nodes in global supply chains) could reduce GDP of many countries by between 0.2 percent and 12 percent. The shift toward technological autarky, according to IMF forecasts, was considered a highly adverse scenario for all economies, with the scale of consequences depending on the degree of openness in each economic system.

\n

Notably, these same organizations have recently begun to offer alternative assessments. Last month, the IMF published a study analyzing the consequences of the emerging era of macro-regions, the shift in global trade toward fragmentation, and the imposition of US tariffs and sanctions on other countries. The main conclusion is no longer about defensive measures, but rather about the strategic value of reconfiguring external economic relations in favor of building regional trade groupings.

\n

Whereas the IMF previously forecast unequivocal losses from fragmentation, it now estimates that deeper regionalization could lead to a 0.3 percent increase in global GDP. Another key finding is that the damage to the US would be comparable to that suffered by China, and that retaliatory tariffs would only increase the losses. Overall, in the trade war launched by the US, the winners will not be the initiator, but those who act quickly to build new trade ties and form macro-regional groupings based on opportunities. As a result, the overall outcome can be positive for countries that benefit from timely adjustments.

\n

Should recent developments be seen as a geopolitical confrontation, or are they the natural result of earlier trends? It appears that local military conflicts and the restructuring of trade routes are more symptoms than causes. Historical data show that since the beginning of this century, both the role of the US dollar and the share of the US in the global economy have been steadily declining.

\n

Although the dollar remains the world's dominant currency, it can no longer fully support the servicing of debt because of the widening fiscal and trade deficits. Also, regional powers are strengthening their positions by establishing their own trade zones and conducting cross-border payments in national currencies.

\n

Global debt is estimated to be about $330 trillion, roughly 300 percent of global GDP. But it is the US' debt that carries the most systemic weight, as it underpins central bank reserves, debt securities and much more. Importantly, the US' federal debt has surpassed $37 trillion, or about 127 percent of its GDP, with annual interest payments now exceeding $1 trillion.

\n

In essence, the US has long been living on borrowed money, and the US Federal Reserve may soon be unable to maintain stability if the current situation continues, simply because it faces a monetary dilemma of curbing inflation while boosting economic growth. As a result, the contradiction between the global role of the dollar and the resilience of its issuer has become increasingly apparent.

\n

In this context, the laws passed by the US Congress at the end of July (the GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act and the Anti-CBDC Act), which lay the foundation for a decentralized cryptocurrency infrastructure beyond the Fed's control, represent a logical attempt to mitigate the looming debt crisis.

\n

This crisis could significantly weaken the US economy in the medium term and affect the global macroeconomic system. If the influence of the dollar-based financial system begins to decline, rapidly rather than gradually, this alternative framework may, in theory, help preserve a portion of capital. Transactions between participants would take place directly through smart contracts, and the system itself would be highly scalable. In addition, crypto assets have unlimited capitalization potential and can be used to absorb excess liquidity, effectively acting as a financial vacuum. At the same time, most cryptocurrencies are highly sensitive to information shocks and therefore tend to be extremely volatile.

\n

It is difficult to predict the exact trajectory of these processes, but the overall sequence may unfold as follows:

\n

2025-26: institutionalization of cryptocurrencies in key countries around the world;

\n

2026-27: peak debt pressure and a decline in the dollar's share of global reserves by 10-15 percentage points;

\n

2028-29: formation of macro-regional crypto zones;

\n

2030-35: reduction of the dollar's share in global reserves to about 30 percent, alongside the growing role of the yuan as a macro-regional currency in Eurasia and Africa;

\n

2040-45: end of the dollar era and the termination of its function as a global anchor currency (this corresponds with our projections based on the dynamics of the national power index, as outlined in our publication) in the South China Morning Post.

\n

What makes the steps taken by the US Congress flawed, and why are these laws unlikely to maintain the dominance of the dollar? As noted earlier, the dollar is losing its ability to fulfill its global role, while decentralized cryptocurrencies lack the most crucial attribute: broad trust among global market participants.

\n

On the contrary, as the financial center of gravity shifts toward Asia and tightly regulated digital platforms are developed in parallel, the dollar will continue to lose its unique status. A growing share of international transactions will be conducted in yuan, rubles, dirhams and rupees.

\n

Thus, financial fragmentation is bound to follow the fragmentation of global trade. The world will remain global in nature, as its informational connectivity persists and transport integration continues to grow.

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However, a shift toward polycentricity is underway. The era of a single hegemon is giving way to multipolarity and new growth centers, which could ultimately make the global economic system more resilient. Currency diversification and trade fragmentation encourage fair competition, broaden the range of options, and help shape a more stable and balanced global economy. Arguably, leadership will belong to whoever is first to offer a reliable digital financial platform capable of uniting economic participants, both globally and regionally.

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

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Premier Li Qiang's bold proposal at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 26 for establishing a global organization to promote international cooperation for guiding and regulating AI promises is a milestone in using AI for the common good of humanity. At the same time, it will help prevent AI from becoming our master.

\n

In his keynote speech, Li called for the establishment of a global framework of rules to govern AI. He emphasized that this framework be shaped by a broad international consensus and called for striking a balance between AI development and security. Also, he warned that in the absence of coordinated global governance, AI could become the exclusive domain of a few countries and companies, primarily benefiting wealthier nations while leaving others, especially countries in the Global South, behind.

\n

Throughout his address, Li reaffirmed China's commitment to multilateralism and to sharing its AI technology achievements with the broader international community, while underscoring the importance of ensuring universal access to this transformative technology, and calling for international collaboration, including joint scientific research and open-source initiatives. His address highlighted China's commitment to playing a leading role in building a fair and inclusive global AI ecosystem.

\n

Concurrently, China released its Global AI Governance Action Plan, which proposes that a United Nations-led international organization coordinate AI development and regulations and emphasizes the importance to uphold multilateralism, promote inclusivity and ensure equal participation for all countries. The plan envisions open-source cooperation, technology-sharing, and joint research, and accords priority to the bridging of digital divide through AI education, infrastructure and talent-cultivation such as those pioneered by Chinese companies like Huawei. Among the bedrock principles are responsible, people-centered AI with clearly defined and enforced ethical and legal safeguards.

\n

China's plan is in sharp contrast to the United States administration's irresponsible zero-sum "Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan" released a few days earlier. It is not a win-win plan to save humanity from runaway AI, but an irresponsible political diatribe against China which would further widen global divisions. It aims to create a "US AI exports program" that bundles US chips, models and standards into full-stack packages for allies, while increasing export control against "adversaries" in a policy that could split global markets, force countries to choose sides and undermine universal safety guardrails.

\n

Not surprisingly, it even reverses the modest protections enshrined in previous US president Joe Biden's "AI Bill of Rights".

\n

To add to the urgency, Geoffrey Hinton, considered by many to be the "godfather of AI" and 2024 Nobel Physics laureate, warned the World Artificial Intelligence Conference that advanced AI could soon surpass human intelligence and become uncontrollable. He compared super-intelligent AI to a tiger cub that grows ever more dangerous as it matures, and warned that eventually even trying to shut AI off may not work.

\n

Hinton's plea brought back memories of Stanley Kubrick's 1968 classic and prescient film 2001: A Space Odyssey. In this science fiction movie, set in 2001 but which is still a must-see, the onboard AI computer, HAL 9000, kills several crew members due to a contradictory programming error the computer was unable to resolve. Now Hinton is afraid that life will soon be lethally imitating art.

\n

Hinton made a passionate plea for global cooperation to align AI with human values, proposed an international safety consortium, and urged young researchers to proceed boldly but emphasized the urgent need to ensure AI remains beneficial to humans, while warning that unchecked AI could harm or replace humans if not trained within the framework of established guardrails.

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It is clear to me which of the two plans Hinton thinks is urgently needed, and which one he considers an existential threat to all humanity. No wonder the 77-year-old Canadian scientist chose the WAIC for his first trip to China as the venue to emphasize the urgency of his message.

\n

In taking the more responsible approach, China is not in uncharted territory. There is a little-known precedent, similar to what China is proposing: an organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, known mostly to scientists and policy wonks, which has an unblemished record of success. It is called CERN by its French acronym, or the European Organization for Nuclear Research, founded in 1954 by 12 European countries seeking to re-establish peaceful scientific cooperation after World War II and it is where, among other technologies, the World Wide Web was spun and touch-screen technology was invented in the 1970s, decades before smartphones came in.

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CERN is governed by consensus among its 25 politically diverse member states. The organization's leadership rotates to avoid favoritism and it is known for its transparency and open decision-making. Knowing how thorough the Chinese government's decision-making is, it's likely that CERN was considered when Premier Li proposed at the WAIC the establishment of a global organization to promote international cooperation.

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I hope that for the sake of humanity this important proposal is swiftly implemented. Time is of the essence, and, once again, China is leading the way forward.

\n

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

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Premier Li Qiang's bold proposal at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 26 for establishing a global organization to promote international cooperation for guiding and regulating AI promises is a milestone in using AI for the common good of humanity. At the same time, it will help prevent AI from becoming our master.

\n

In his keynote speech, Li called for the establishment of a global framework of rules to govern AI. He emphasized that this framework be shaped by a broad international consensus and called for striking a balance between AI development and security. Also, he warned that in the absence of coordinated global governance, AI could become the exclusive domain of a few countries and companies, primarily benefiting wealthier nations while leaving others, especially countries in the Global South, behind.

\n

Throughout his address, Li reaffirmed China's commitment to multilateralism and to sharing its AI technology achievements with the broader international community, while underscoring the importance of ensuring universal access to this transformative technology, and calling for international collaboration, including joint scientific research and open-source initiatives. His address highlighted China's commitment to playing a leading role in building a fair and inclusive global AI ecosystem.

\n

Concurrently, China released its Global AI Governance Action Plan, which proposes that a United Nations-led international organization coordinate AI development and regulations and emphasizes the importance to uphold multilateralism, promote inclusivity and ensure equal participation for all countries. The plan envisions open-source cooperation, technology-sharing, and joint research, and accords priority to the bridging of digital divide through AI education, infrastructure and talent-cultivation such as those pioneered by Chinese companies like Huawei. Among the bedrock principles are responsible, people-centered AI with clearly defined and enforced ethical and legal safeguards.

\n

China's plan is in sharp contrast to the United States administration's irresponsible zero-sum "Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan" released a few days earlier. It is not a win-win plan to save humanity from runaway AI, but an irresponsible political diatribe against China which would further widen global divisions. It aims to create a "US AI exports program" that bundles US chips, models and standards into full-stack packages for allies, while increasing export control against "adversaries" in a policy that could split global markets, force countries to choose sides and undermine universal safety guardrails.

\n

Not surprisingly, it even reverses the modest protections enshrined in previous US president Joe Biden's "AI Bill of Rights".

\n

To add to the urgency, Geoffrey Hinton, considered by many to be the "godfather of AI" and 2024 Nobel Physics laureate, warned the World Artificial Intelligence Conference that advanced AI could soon surpass human intelligence and become uncontrollable. He compared super-intelligent AI to a tiger cub that grows ever more dangerous as it matures, and warned that eventually even trying to shut AI off may not work.

\n

Hinton's plea brought back memories of Stanley Kubrick's 1968 classic and prescient film 2001: A Space Odyssey. In this science fiction movie, set in 2001 but which is still a must-see, the onboard AI computer, HAL 9000, kills several crew members due to a contradictory programming error the computer was unable to resolve. Now Hinton is afraid that life will soon be lethally imitating art.

\n

Hinton made a passionate plea for global cooperation to align AI with human values, proposed an international safety consortium, and urged young researchers to proceed boldly but emphasized the urgent need to ensure AI remains beneficial to humans, while warning that unchecked AI could harm or replace humans if not trained within the framework of established guardrails.

\n

It is clear to me which of the two plans Hinton thinks is urgently needed, and which one he considers an existential threat to all humanity. No wonder the 77-year-old Canadian scientist chose the WAIC for his first trip to China as the venue to emphasize the urgency of his message.

\n

In taking the more responsible approach, China is not in uncharted territory. There is a little-known precedent, similar to what China is proposing: an organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, known mostly to scientists and policy wonks, which has an unblemished record of success. It is called CERN by its French acronym, or the European Organization for Nuclear Research, founded in 1954 by 12 European countries seeking to re-establish peaceful scientific cooperation after World War II and it is where, among other technologies, the World Wide Web was spun and touch-screen technology was invented in the 1970s, decades before smartphones came in.

\n

CERN is governed by consensus among its 25 politically diverse member states. The organization's leadership rotates to avoid favoritism and it is known for its transparency and open decision-making. Knowing how thorough the Chinese government's decision-making is, it's likely that CERN was considered when Premier Li proposed at the WAIC the establishment of a global organization to promote international cooperation.

\n

I hope that for the sake of humanity this important proposal is swiftly implemented. Time is of the essence, and, once again, China is leading the way forward.

\n

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

\n

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Zhou Shuchun

\n\n

"Never expected to find such a perfect job so quickly at my doorstep," exclaimed a UK-returned postgraduate at a recent overseas returnee talent recruitment fair in Beijing's sub-center. In Shanghai, the overseas returnee talent innovation and entrepreneurship base — M-Speed Space — was unveiled late last month. And in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, the northwestern region's first technology incubator dedicated to serving returnees is expediting its plan to attract over 200 overseas graduates within three years. These parallel stories carry symbolic weight.

\n

Despite lingering disagreements, online discussions on haigui (returnees) in recent months have gradually coalesced into a certain consensus. The spirited debate not only reflects the diversity of contemporary Chinese public opinion but also creates an unexpected opportunity to contemplate significant issues.

\n

The issue became the topic of a major discussion on national security and development in the globalization era after a prominent entrepreneur said that "returnees are not hired because some may be spies", which left a potentially profound mark on China's internet.

\n

First, the debate itself is a social phenomenon of the digital information age. While sharing a common goal — of boosting the nation's development — different groups hold different views on whether haigui are reliable, and whether those traveling abroad for higher studies and later returning home should be encouraged.

\n

Though extremes of "exclusion" and "laissez-faire" exist, the rational mainstream views ultimately prevailed: China, to become a modern socialist power, needs to attract talents from across the world; returnees are a vital force promoting scientific and technological innovation; and the policy of "supporting study abroad and encouraging return" remains steadfast.

\n

According to reports, by 2024, more than 6.56 million Chinese students had traveled abroad for higher studies, with 79.3 percent of them acquiring master's or higher degrees. Driven by the country's high-quality development and stronger policy support, the "return tide" continues to surge. Data show over 80 percent of the 700,000 Chinese students still studying abroad prefer returning to China after graduation. In 2024, returnee job seekers increased by 20 percent year-on-year, a record high and about twice as much as the 2018 figure.

\n

Of course, today's vast cohort of returnees differs from the older generation like Qian Xuesen and Deng Jiaxian, who returned in the early days of New China and created the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" miracle. Among the 1,892 students or scholars returning between 1949 and 1965, 76 percent became pioneers in their respective fields and were hailed as strategic assets propelling the nation's rise.

\n

The contributions of returnees are evident even today. US media reported that 20 top Chinese-American scientists returned to China in the first half of 2024, with 16 of them engaged in cutting-edge fields such as quantum computing and biomedicine. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, by 2023, over 70 percent of leaders of national key research projects, more than 70 percent of presidents of universities under the Ministry of Education, and most heads of top-tier hospitals had an overseas study background.

\n

But despite increasing openness, discrimination against returnees coexisted with blind admiration. Proportionally, the overall "gold content" of returnees' degrees may have declined. Social progress offers diverse choices, and indeed, some students go abroad partly to avoid the intensely competitive college entrance exam at home. The era when an overseas degree was considered an advantage is gone. Today, individuals from different academic backgrounds deserve equal treatment, not preferential or prejudicial consideration.

\n

National security should be the top priority. But labeling an entire group as "potential spies" and simplistically tying it to national security is neither correct nor wise. Blanket exclusion of returnees over security fears contradicts the logic of talent mobility in a globalized era.

\n

Today, China's development environment is more complex than ever. Being vigilant about security aspects when it comes to hiring returnees is reasonable. In recent years, there have been frequent espionage threats against Chinese companies and research institutions, with returnees being potential targets. The question is not whether but how, that is, how to balance openness and security.

\n

As one economist noted, choosing between an open and closed approach to talent is essentially a management challenge. Strict background check for roles involving national security or core technologies is an international norm. From multinational corporations' tiered confidentiality systems and data sandboxing to Chinese firms' "three-tier compliance reviews", "Data Security Officers", and "virtual isolated work zones", these are all safety valves within modern management systems.

\n

At a deeper level, the controversy probes what constitutes rational patriotism. Amid intensified major-power rivalry and efforts by some forces to foster hostility against China, skepticism toward returnees and studying abroad itself risks fueling extreme nationalist sentiments. Actions driven by such emotions run counter to China's broader development interests and damage its international image.

\n

History shows that great powers thrive on openness and decline when they choose to isolate themselves. Last November, the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and other departments jointly issued guidelines aimed at strengthening policy support for returnee talents, a stark contrast to the closed policies in some parts of the world. As Ren Zhengfei, CEO of Huawei, said in a People's Daily interview: "The more open the country is, the more it will drive our progress."

\n

", + "content": "

Zhou Shuchun

\n\n

"Never expected to find such a perfect job so quickly at my doorstep," exclaimed a UK-returned postgraduate at a recent overseas returnee talent recruitment fair in Beijing's sub-center. In Shanghai, the overseas returnee talent innovation and entrepreneurship base — M-Speed Space — was unveiled late last month. And in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, the northwestern region's first technology incubator dedicated to serving returnees is expediting its plan to attract over 200 overseas graduates within three years. These parallel stories carry symbolic weight.

\n

Despite lingering disagreements, online discussions on haigui (returnees) in recent months have gradually coalesced into a certain consensus. The spirited debate not only reflects the diversity of contemporary Chinese public opinion but also creates an unexpected opportunity to contemplate significant issues.

\n

The issue became the topic of a major discussion on national security and development in the globalization era after a prominent entrepreneur said that "returnees are not hired because some may be spies", which left a potentially profound mark on China's internet.

\n

First, the debate itself is a social phenomenon of the digital information age. While sharing a common goal — of boosting the nation's development — different groups hold different views on whether haigui are reliable, and whether those traveling abroad for higher studies and later returning home should be encouraged.

\n

Though extremes of "exclusion" and "laissez-faire" exist, the rational mainstream views ultimately prevailed: China, to become a modern socialist power, needs to attract talents from across the world; returnees are a vital force promoting scientific and technological innovation; and the policy of "supporting study abroad and encouraging return" remains steadfast.

\n

According to reports, by 2024, more than 6.56 million Chinese students had traveled abroad for higher studies, with 79.3 percent of them acquiring master's or higher degrees. Driven by the country's high-quality development and stronger policy support, the "return tide" continues to surge. Data show over 80 percent of the 700,000 Chinese students still studying abroad prefer returning to China after graduation. In 2024, returnee job seekers increased by 20 percent year-on-year, a record high and about twice as much as the 2018 figure.

\n

Of course, today's vast cohort of returnees differs from the older generation like Qian Xuesen and Deng Jiaxian, who returned in the early days of New China and created the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" miracle. Among the 1,892 students or scholars returning between 1949 and 1965, 76 percent became pioneers in their respective fields and were hailed as strategic assets propelling the nation's rise.

\n

The contributions of returnees are evident even today. US media reported that 20 top Chinese-American scientists returned to China in the first half of 2024, with 16 of them engaged in cutting-edge fields such as quantum computing and biomedicine. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, by 2023, over 70 percent of leaders of national key research projects, more than 70 percent of presidents of universities under the Ministry of Education, and most heads of top-tier hospitals had an overseas study background.

\n

But despite increasing openness, discrimination against returnees coexisted with blind admiration. Proportionally, the overall "gold content" of returnees' degrees may have declined. Social progress offers diverse choices, and indeed, some students go abroad partly to avoid the intensely competitive college entrance exam at home. The era when an overseas degree was considered an advantage is gone. Today, individuals from different academic backgrounds deserve equal treatment, not preferential or prejudicial consideration.

\n

National security should be the top priority. But labeling an entire group as "potential spies" and simplistically tying it to national security is neither correct nor wise. Blanket exclusion of returnees over security fears contradicts the logic of talent mobility in a globalized era.

\n

Today, China's development environment is more complex than ever. Being vigilant about security aspects when it comes to hiring returnees is reasonable. In recent years, there have been frequent espionage threats against Chinese companies and research institutions, with returnees being potential targets. The question is not whether but how, that is, how to balance openness and security.

\n

As one economist noted, choosing between an open and closed approach to talent is essentially a management challenge. Strict background check for roles involving national security or core technologies is an international norm. From multinational corporations' tiered confidentiality systems and data sandboxing to Chinese firms' "three-tier compliance reviews", "Data Security Officers", and "virtual isolated work zones", these are all safety valves within modern management systems.

\n

At a deeper level, the controversy probes what constitutes rational patriotism. Amid intensified major-power rivalry and efforts by some forces to foster hostility against China, skepticism toward returnees and studying abroad itself risks fueling extreme nationalist sentiments. Actions driven by such emotions run counter to China's broader development interests and damage its international image.

\n

History shows that great powers thrive on openness and decline when they choose to isolate themselves. Last November, the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and other departments jointly issued guidelines aimed at strengthening policy support for returnee talents, a stark contrast to the closed policies in some parts of the world. As Ren Zhengfei, CEO of Huawei, said in a People's Daily interview: "The more open the country is, the more it will drive our progress."

\n

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Employees stitch clothing material for dresses at the apparel manufacturing unit in Bhiwandi, India's Maharashtra state, on July 30.

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India, mounting a sharp counterattack to criticism from the White House over its import of Russian crude oil, has called the US stance unjustified and unreasonable, and said it would take all necessary measures to protect its national interests and economic security.

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"It is revealing that the very nations criticizing India are themselves indulging in trade with Russia," India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement late on Monday, in response to US President Donald Trump's warning to raise tariffs on India "substantially".

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The ministry said the EU in 2024 had a bilateral trade of 67.5 billion euros ($78 billion) in goods with Russia. "European imports of LNG in 2024, in fact, reached a record 16.5 million tons, surpassing the last record of 15.21 million tons in 2022," the statement said.

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"Where the United States is concerned, it continues to import from Russia uranium hexafluoride for its nuclear industry, palladium for its EV industry, fertilizers as well as chemicals," the ministry noted.

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India began importing oil from Russia only after "traditional supplies" were diverted to Europe following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, the ministry said. "The United States, at that time, actively encouraged such imports by India for strengthening global energy markets' stability," the statement said.

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Given this background, targeting India is "unjustified and unreasonable", the ministry stated, and like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.

\n

In response to Trump's tariff threats, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a defiant tone, urging the nation to buy local goods as his administration signaled it would continue buying Russian oil.

\n

At a rally in the state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Modi said, "Now, whatever we buy, there should be only one scale: we will buy those things which have been made by the sweat of an Indian."

\n

Bilateral trade between New Delhi and Moscow reached a record $68.7 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2025, compared to the pre-pandemic trade of $10.1 billion, according to data from the Indian embassy in Moscow. Bloomberg reported that at least four tankers discharged millions of barrels of Russian crude oil at Indian refineries over the weekend.

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Global hegemon

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Strong India-Russia relations are a historical fact, and the US can't act like a global hegemon, going about imposing its writ on any country, not least a vast country like India, said Biswajit Dhar, a former professor at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

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Trump's decision to impose additional tariffs on India's exports goes completely against the spirit of the bilateral trade agreement, which the two countries are currently negotiating. The "bilateral" spirit makes it imperative for the partners to consider their mutual gains for deepening a long-term relationship, Dhar said.

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India doesn't have much option but to continue oil imports from Russia, said Amit K. Biswas, a professor in the Department of Economics and Politics at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, West Bengal.

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The US is India's top trading partner, with a $186 billion bilateral trade in 2024-25, while a new goal for bilateral trade targets $500 billion by 2030, according to the Indian embassy in Washington.

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India exports a variety of goods to the US, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, petroleum products, machinery and cut diamonds.

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Swaran Singh, a professor of international relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University, said there has been no clarity on "additional penalty", though Trump continued to repeat that threat against India.

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", + "content": "

Employees stitch clothing material for dresses at the apparel manufacturing unit in Bhiwandi, India's Maharashtra state, on July 30.

\n

India, mounting a sharp counterattack to criticism from the White House over its import of Russian crude oil, has called the US stance unjustified and unreasonable, and said it would take all necessary measures to protect its national interests and economic security.

\n

"It is revealing that the very nations criticizing India are themselves indulging in trade with Russia," India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement late on Monday, in response to US President Donald Trump's warning to raise tariffs on India "substantially".

\n

The ministry said the EU in 2024 had a bilateral trade of 67.5 billion euros ($78 billion) in goods with Russia. "European imports of LNG in 2024, in fact, reached a record 16.5 million tons, surpassing the last record of 15.21 million tons in 2022," the statement said.

\n

"Where the United States is concerned, it continues to import from Russia uranium hexafluoride for its nuclear industry, palladium for its EV industry, fertilizers as well as chemicals," the ministry noted.

\n

India began importing oil from Russia only after "traditional supplies" were diverted to Europe following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, the ministry said. "The United States, at that time, actively encouraged such imports by India for strengthening global energy markets' stability," the statement said.

\n

Given this background, targeting India is "unjustified and unreasonable", the ministry stated, and like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.

\n

In response to Trump's tariff threats, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a defiant tone, urging the nation to buy local goods as his administration signaled it would continue buying Russian oil.

\n

At a rally in the state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Modi said, "Now, whatever we buy, there should be only one scale: we will buy those things which have been made by the sweat of an Indian."

\n

Bilateral trade between New Delhi and Moscow reached a record $68.7 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2025, compared to the pre-pandemic trade of $10.1 billion, according to data from the Indian embassy in Moscow. Bloomberg reported that at least four tankers discharged millions of barrels of Russian crude oil at Indian refineries over the weekend.

\n

Global hegemon

\n

Strong India-Russia relations are a historical fact, and the US can't act like a global hegemon, going about imposing its writ on any country, not least a vast country like India, said Biswajit Dhar, a former professor at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

\n

Trump's decision to impose additional tariffs on India's exports goes completely against the spirit of the bilateral trade agreement, which the two countries are currently negotiating. The "bilateral" spirit makes it imperative for the partners to consider their mutual gains for deepening a long-term relationship, Dhar said.

\n

India doesn't have much option but to continue oil imports from Russia, said Amit K. Biswas, a professor in the Department of Economics and Politics at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, West Bengal.

\n

The US is India's top trading partner, with a $186 billion bilateral trade in 2024-25, while a new goal for bilateral trade targets $500 billion by 2030, according to the Indian embassy in Washington.

\n

India exports a variety of goods to the US, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, petroleum products, machinery and cut diamonds.

\n

Swaran Singh, a professor of international relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University, said there has been no clarity on "additional penalty", though Trump continued to repeat that threat against India.

\n

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A worker at a cowboy boot factory prepares a shoe in Mercedes, Texas, on Thursday. Factories producing cowboy boots in the US will suffer from the 30 percent tariff targeting South Africa, which produces the overwhelming majority of the ostrich leather used for making them.

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The South African government will provide financial assistance to companies affected by the tariffs imposed by the United States and explore other global markets, said a government official on Monday.

\n

Ronald Lamola, minister of international relations and cooperation, briefed the media in Johannesburg about the South African government's response to the US tariffs. The US imposed 30 percent tariffs on South African goods, effective from Thursday.

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Lamola said the government has established an export support desk, which will provide affected companies with information about global trends on trade and where they can explore opportunities.

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"This support measure aims to support the diversification of export markets for increased resilience and facilitate the entry into alternative markets for affected exporters. The desk will provide updates on developments and tailored advisory services to exporters on alternative destinations, guidance on market entry processes, insights into compliance requirements, and linkages to South African embassies and high commissions abroad," he said.

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He also said that the government will provide working capital facilities and plant and equipment facilities to address short- to medium-term needs across all industries, thereby supporting the competitiveness of enterprises.

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South Africa's minimal 0.25 percent share of total US imports makes the 30 percent tariff unfair, Lamola said. He pointed out that South Africa poses no trade threat to the US economy or its national security.

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South Africa will continue to use diplomatic channels to engage the US to get a mutually beneficial trade deal, he said, adding South Africa is exploring ways to increase trade with countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

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Heavy blow

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The tariffs are expected to deal a heavy blow to South Africa's economy. South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has said that about 30 percent of the jobs are likely to be lost as a result of the US trade tariffs. Some economists said the trade tariffs will shave off 0.2 percent of South Africa's economic growth.

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"While facing global trade challenges, South Africa is proactively building a more resilient agricultural sector," Lamola said.

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"We've made significant progress in opening up vast new markets like China and Thailand, securing vital protocols for products like citrus and others. With China alone being a $200 billion market, we are confidently expanding our reach and creating new opportunities for our agricultural producers."

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Parks Tau, minister of trade, industry and competition, said South Africa is also engaging China to implement the proposed zero-tariffs policy. China has recently promised to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries.

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Lamola urged South Africans in politics, civil society and business to speak with one voice on tariffs. He said the government has been handling the tariff issue with restraint, even when provoked, because they know its impact on the economy and jobs. A total of 600 US companies operate in South Africa.

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The US accounts for 7.5 percent of South Africa's exports, with the European Union being the first and China the second-largest trading partners. South Africa has said it will not reciprocate the tariffs imposed by the US.

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A worker at a cowboy boot factory prepares a shoe in Mercedes, Texas, on Thursday. Factories producing cowboy boots in the US will suffer from the 30 percent tariff targeting South Africa, which produces the overwhelming majority of the ostrich leather used for making them.

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The South African government will provide financial assistance to companies affected by the tariffs imposed by the United States and explore other global markets, said a government official on Monday.

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Ronald Lamola, minister of international relations and cooperation, briefed the media in Johannesburg about the South African government's response to the US tariffs. The US imposed 30 percent tariffs on South African goods, effective from Thursday.

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Lamola said the government has established an export support desk, which will provide affected companies with information about global trends on trade and where they can explore opportunities.

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"This support measure aims to support the diversification of export markets for increased resilience and facilitate the entry into alternative markets for affected exporters. The desk will provide updates on developments and tailored advisory services to exporters on alternative destinations, guidance on market entry processes, insights into compliance requirements, and linkages to South African embassies and high commissions abroad," he said.

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He also said that the government will provide working capital facilities and plant and equipment facilities to address short- to medium-term needs across all industries, thereby supporting the competitiveness of enterprises.

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South Africa's minimal 0.25 percent share of total US imports makes the 30 percent tariff unfair, Lamola said. He pointed out that South Africa poses no trade threat to the US economy or its national security.

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South Africa will continue to use diplomatic channels to engage the US to get a mutually beneficial trade deal, he said, adding South Africa is exploring ways to increase trade with countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

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Heavy blow

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The tariffs are expected to deal a heavy blow to South Africa's economy. South Africa's Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has said that about 30 percent of the jobs are likely to be lost as a result of the US trade tariffs. Some economists said the trade tariffs will shave off 0.2 percent of South Africa's economic growth.

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"While facing global trade challenges, South Africa is proactively building a more resilient agricultural sector," Lamola said.

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"We've made significant progress in opening up vast new markets like China and Thailand, securing vital protocols for products like citrus and others. With China alone being a $200 billion market, we are confidently expanding our reach and creating new opportunities for our agricultural producers."

\n

Parks Tau, minister of trade, industry and competition, said South Africa is also engaging China to implement the proposed zero-tariffs policy. China has recently promised to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries.

\n

Lamola urged South Africans in politics, civil society and business to speak with one voice on tariffs. He said the government has been handling the tariff issue with restraint, even when provoked, because they know its impact on the economy and jobs. A total of 600 US companies operate in South Africa.

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The US accounts for 7.5 percent of South Africa's exports, with the European Union being the first and China the second-largest trading partners. South Africa has said it will not reciprocate the tariffs imposed by the US.

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WASHINGTON — The monthly jobs report is already closely watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it.

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Trump claimed June's employment figures were "rigged" to make him and other Republicans "look bad". Yet he provided no evidence and even the official Trump had appointed in his first term to oversee the report, William Beach, condemned the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics appointed by former president Joe Biden.

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The firing followed Friday's jobs report that showed hiring was weak in July and had come to nearly a standstill in May and June, right after Trump rolled out sweeping tariffs.

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Economists and Wall Street investors have long considered the job figures reliable, with share prices and bond yields often reacting sharply when they are released. Yet Friday's revisions were unusually large, and the surveys used to compile the report are facing challenges from declining response rates, particularly since COVID, as fewer companies complete the surveys.

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Many academics, statisticians and economists have warned for some time that declining budgets were straining the government's ability to gather economic data. There were several government commissions studying ways to improve things like survey response rates, but the Trump administration disbanded them earlier this year.

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Heather Boushey, a top economic adviser in the Biden White House, noted that without Trump's firing of McEntarfer, there would be more focus on last week's data, which points to a slowing economy.

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"We're having this conversation about made-up issues to distract us from what the data is showing," Boushey said. "Revisions of this magnitude in a negative direction may indicate bad things to come for the labor market."

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Trump and his White House have a long track record of celebrating the jobs numbers — when they are good.

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However, Trump focused his attack on the revisions to the May and June data, which on Friday were revised lower, with job gains in May reduced to 19,000 from 144,000, and for June to just 14,000 from 147,000. Every month's jobs data is revised in the following two months.

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The monthly revisions occur because many companies that respond to the government's surveys send in their data late, or correct the figures they've already submitted. The proportion of companies sending in their data later has risen in the past decade.

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The revisions to May and June's job totals, which reduced hiring by a total of 258,000, were the largest — outside recessions — since 1967, according to economists at Goldman Sachs.

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Trump also repeated a largely inaccurate attack from the campaign about an annual revision last August, which reduced total employment in the US by 818,000, or about 0.5 percent.

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WASHINGTON — The monthly jobs report is already closely watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it.

\n

Trump claimed June's employment figures were "rigged" to make him and other Republicans "look bad". Yet he provided no evidence and even the official Trump had appointed in his first term to oversee the report, William Beach, condemned the firing of Erika McEntarfer, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics appointed by former president Joe Biden.

\n

The firing followed Friday's jobs report that showed hiring was weak in July and had come to nearly a standstill in May and June, right after Trump rolled out sweeping tariffs.

\n

Economists and Wall Street investors have long considered the job figures reliable, with share prices and bond yields often reacting sharply when they are released. Yet Friday's revisions were unusually large, and the surveys used to compile the report are facing challenges from declining response rates, particularly since COVID, as fewer companies complete the surveys.

\n

Many academics, statisticians and economists have warned for some time that declining budgets were straining the government's ability to gather economic data. There were several government commissions studying ways to improve things like survey response rates, but the Trump administration disbanded them earlier this year.

\n

Heather Boushey, a top economic adviser in the Biden White House, noted that without Trump's firing of McEntarfer, there would be more focus on last week's data, which points to a slowing economy.

\n

"We're having this conversation about made-up issues to distract us from what the data is showing," Boushey said. "Revisions of this magnitude in a negative direction may indicate bad things to come for the labor market."

\n

Trump and his White House have a long track record of celebrating the jobs numbers — when they are good.

\n

However, Trump focused his attack on the revisions to the May and June data, which on Friday were revised lower, with job gains in May reduced to 19,000 from 144,000, and for June to just 14,000 from 147,000. Every month's jobs data is revised in the following two months.

\n

The monthly revisions occur because many companies that respond to the government's surveys send in their data late, or correct the figures they've already submitted. The proportion of companies sending in their data later has risen in the past decade.

\n

The revisions to May and June's job totals, which reduced hiring by a total of 258,000, were the largest — outside recessions — since 1967, according to economists at Goldman Sachs.

\n

Trump also repeated a largely inaccurate attack from the campaign about an annual revision last August, which reduced total employment in the US by 818,000, or about 0.5 percent.

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People stand in a line next to the Christian Dior shop in Paris, France, on Monday. French luxury brands will have to face additional costs with 15 percent tariffs imposed on all EU products entering the US from Thursday.

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The European Union will pause implementing two packages of retaliatory tariffs against the United States, as part of a trade agreement made between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Following extensive trade talks, the EU has agreed to suspend a twin set of counter-tariffs for six months, starting from Tuesday, EU officials confirmed on Monday.

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The delay affects two sets of reciprocal tariffs that were due to begin on Thursday: one package responding to US steel and aluminum duties, and another targeting Trump's baseline and automotive tariffs, reported Reuters.

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"The EU continues to work with the US to finalize a Joint Statement, as agreed on July 27," an EU spokesperson said in a statement. "With these objectives in mind, the commission will take the necessary steps to suspend by six months the EU's countermeasures against the US, which were due to enter into force on Aug 7."

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The agreement to delay tariffs seeks to ease transatlantic trade tensions and restore stability for businesses and citizens, stated the EU.

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Von der Leyen and Trump reached a tariff and trade agreement on July 27 that set a 15 percent duty on EU goods to the US. This represented a reduction from higher tariffs that would have taken effect had negotiations failed to meet an Aug 1 deadline.

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The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, has indicated that the US must now deliver on other elements of the deal, including on aircraft and aircraft parts, as both parties work toward finalizing their joint statement.

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"This includes the commitment to decrease its Section 232 tariffs on cars and car parts imported from the EU to a 15-percent ceiling rate, as well as the specific treatment agreed for certain strategic products," stated a spokesperson for the commission.

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According to White House officials, the July 27 agreement includes provisions where the EU "will remove significant tariffs, including the elimination of all EU tariffs on US industrial goods exported to the EU".

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Trump claimed the European bloc had committed to purchasing $750 billion in US energy products and pledged to increase investments by $600 billion above existing levels.

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Analysts have questioned the implementation mechanism for these commitments, noting the EU lacks the authority to direct private sector purchasing or investment decisions, reported CNBC.

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An EU statement on the July 27 deal emphasized that the agreement was a political arrangement and "not legally binding".

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"Beyond taking the immediate actions committed, the EU and the US will further negotiate, in line with their relevant internal procedures, to fully implement the political agreement," it said.

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People stand in a line next to the Christian Dior shop in Paris, France, on Monday. French luxury brands will have to face additional costs with 15 percent tariffs imposed on all EU products entering the US from Thursday.

\n

The European Union will pause implementing two packages of retaliatory tariffs against the United States, as part of a trade agreement made between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

\n

Following extensive trade talks, the EU has agreed to suspend a twin set of counter-tariffs for six months, starting from Tuesday, EU officials confirmed on Monday.

\n

The delay affects two sets of reciprocal tariffs that were due to begin on Thursday: one package responding to US steel and aluminum duties, and another targeting Trump's baseline and automotive tariffs, reported Reuters.

\n

"The EU continues to work with the US to finalize a Joint Statement, as agreed on July 27," an EU spokesperson said in a statement. "With these objectives in mind, the commission will take the necessary steps to suspend by six months the EU's countermeasures against the US, which were due to enter into force on Aug 7."

\n

The agreement to delay tariffs seeks to ease transatlantic trade tensions and restore stability for businesses and citizens, stated the EU.

\n

Von der Leyen and Trump reached a tariff and trade agreement on July 27 that set a 15 percent duty on EU goods to the US. This represented a reduction from higher tariffs that would have taken effect had negotiations failed to meet an Aug 1 deadline.

\n

The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, has indicated that the US must now deliver on other elements of the deal, including on aircraft and aircraft parts, as both parties work toward finalizing their joint statement.

\n

"This includes the commitment to decrease its Section 232 tariffs on cars and car parts imported from the EU to a 15-percent ceiling rate, as well as the specific treatment agreed for certain strategic products," stated a spokesperson for the commission.

\n

According to White House officials, the July 27 agreement includes provisions where the EU "will remove significant tariffs, including the elimination of all EU tariffs on US industrial goods exported to the EU".

\n

Trump claimed the European bloc had committed to purchasing $750 billion in US energy products and pledged to increase investments by $600 billion above existing levels.

\n

Analysts have questioned the implementation mechanism for these commitments, noting the EU lacks the authority to direct private sector purchasing or investment decisions, reported CNBC.

\n

An EU statement on the July 27 deal emphasized that the agreement was a political arrangement and "not legally binding".

\n

"Beyond taking the immediate actions committed, the EU and the US will further negotiate, in line with their relevant internal procedures, to fully implement the political agreement," it said.

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jonathan@mail.chinadailyuk.com

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Jewish peace activists gather for a march to protest against the fighting in Gaza on Tuesday in New York City.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel must "complete" the defeat of Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza, a day after Israeli media reported the army could occupy the entire territory.

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The plans to fully occupy Gaza run counter to the wishes of the international community, placing obstacles to the two-state solution championed by the United Nations, experts say.

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"It is necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to free all our hostages and to ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel," Netanyahu said during a visit to an army training facility on Tuesday.

\n

On Monday, Netanyahu reiterated Israel's "war objectives", and said he would direct the Israel Defense Forces to achieve these objectives "without exception".

\n

His decision will see the Israeli military expand its operations across the entire Palestinian enclave, including areas where Hamas' captives are being held, The Jerusalem Post and Channel 12 reported.

\n

Ayman Yousef, a professor of international relations at the Arab American University in Jenin, West Bank, said Netanyahu is "trying to put his agenda and his propaganda in this direction" as he is "in crisis".The Israeli army failed to rescue all hostages despite destroying almost all of Gaza through military action, and the political track is also in deadlock at this stage, he said.

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"There is growing pressure inside Israel, not only from the families of Israeli prisoners and Israeli opposition forces, but there are some protests even from the Israeli army itself, from the security apparatus, from Israeli media," Yousef said.

\n

A group of about 600 Israeli security officials, including former intelligence agencies' heads, had earlier written to United States President Donald Trump, urging Israel to immediately end the fighting.

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'Professional judgment'

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"It is our professional judgment that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel," the officials were quoted as saying.

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International pressure is mounting on Israel to observe UN resolutions and end Gaza attacks, including from the European Union and within the US administration; so is "great resentment" from other parts of the world over the killing and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza, a majority of whom are women and children, including civilians such as aid workers and journalists.

\n

On Tuesday, Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong told journalists that "there is a risk there will be no Palestine left to recognize", while responding to questions about a mass protest in Sydney attended by about 100,000 people rallying against Israel's war on Gaza.

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On Australia's position regarding Palestinian statehood, Wong said: "In relation to recognition, I've said for over a year now, it's a matter of when, not if."

\n

Also on Tuesday, Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories announced that a mechanism was approved for the gradual and controlled renewal of entry of goods through the private sector in Gaza, citing the Israeli cabinet's decision to expand the scope of humanitarian aid.

\n

"This aims to increase the volume of aid entering the Gaza Strip, while reducing reliance on aid collection by the UN and international organizations," said the agency.

\n

But only 95 aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, Hamas said in a statement, far below the minimum 600 trucks per day needed to meet the basic humanitarian needs, according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.

\n

The office has warned of an intensifying humanitarian catastrophe, accusing Israel of deliberately restricting aid in the territory.

\n

Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday that in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, Israeli ground operations concentrated around the eastern and central areas of Khan Younis with Palestinian factions and Israeli forces trading fire.

\n

Israel's ground campaign was accompanied by "very heavy fire "from its air force and also from Israeli artillery units that continued to pound the al-Mawasi area. At least five Palestinians were killed in the attack.

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jan@chinadailyapac.com

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Jewish peace activists gather for a march to protest against the fighting in Gaza on Tuesday in New York City.

\n

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel must "complete" the defeat of Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza, a day after Israeli media reported the army could occupy the entire territory.

\n

The plans to fully occupy Gaza run counter to the wishes of the international community, placing obstacles to the two-state solution championed by the United Nations, experts say.

\n

"It is necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, to free all our hostages and to ensure that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel," Netanyahu said during a visit to an army training facility on Tuesday.

\n

On Monday, Netanyahu reiterated Israel's "war objectives", and said he would direct the Israel Defense Forces to achieve these objectives "without exception".

\n

His decision will see the Israeli military expand its operations across the entire Palestinian enclave, including areas where Hamas' captives are being held, The Jerusalem Post and Channel 12 reported.

\n

Ayman Yousef, a professor of international relations at the Arab American University in Jenin, West Bank, said Netanyahu is "trying to put his agenda and his propaganda in this direction" as he is "in crisis".The Israeli army failed to rescue all hostages despite destroying almost all of Gaza through military action, and the political track is also in deadlock at this stage, he said.

\n

"There is growing pressure inside Israel, not only from the families of Israeli prisoners and Israeli opposition forces, but there are some protests even from the Israeli army itself, from the security apparatus, from Israeli media," Yousef said.

\n

A group of about 600 Israeli security officials, including former intelligence agencies' heads, had earlier written to United States President Donald Trump, urging Israel to immediately end the fighting.

\n

'Professional judgment'

\n

"It is our professional judgment that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel," the officials were quoted as saying.

\n

International pressure is mounting on Israel to observe UN resolutions and end Gaza attacks, including from the European Union and within the US administration; so is "great resentment" from other parts of the world over the killing and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza, a majority of whom are women and children, including civilians such as aid workers and journalists.

\n

On Tuesday, Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong told journalists that "there is a risk there will be no Palestine left to recognize", while responding to questions about a mass protest in Sydney attended by about 100,000 people rallying against Israel's war on Gaza.

\n

On Australia's position regarding Palestinian statehood, Wong said: "In relation to recognition, I've said for over a year now, it's a matter of when, not if."

\n

Also on Tuesday, Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories announced that a mechanism was approved for the gradual and controlled renewal of entry of goods through the private sector in Gaza, citing the Israeli cabinet's decision to expand the scope of humanitarian aid.

\n

"This aims to increase the volume of aid entering the Gaza Strip, while reducing reliance on aid collection by the UN and international organizations," said the agency.

\n

But only 95 aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, Hamas said in a statement, far below the minimum 600 trucks per day needed to meet the basic humanitarian needs, according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.

\n

The office has warned of an intensifying humanitarian catastrophe, accusing Israel of deliberately restricting aid in the territory.

\n

Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday that in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, Israeli ground operations concentrated around the eastern and central areas of Khan Younis with Palestinian factions and Israeli forces trading fire.

\n

Israel's ground campaign was accompanied by "very heavy fire "from its air force and also from Israeli artillery units that continued to pound the al-Mawasi area. At least five Palestinians were killed in the attack.

\n

jan@chinadailyapac.com

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In line with a growing trend across emerging markets, central banks in sub-Saharan Africa are accelerating gold accumulation efforts, as a hedge against perceived United States' macro instability and rising global geopolitical risks.

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While South Africa has historically maintained gold in its reserves, some sub-Saharan African countries are currently establishing domestic gold purchasing programs, capitalizing on abundant local gold deposits.

\n

Leading the trend is Ghana, which has launched its domestic gold purchasing program. The West African country has witnessed a surge in both the volume and the value of its gold reserves, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Group.

\n

Between the second quarter of 2022 and the first quarter this year, Ghana's total gold holdings rose by 255 percent from 8.7 metric tons to over 31 tons.

\n

Earlier this year, Ghana reached an agreement with nine mining companies to directly purchase 20 percent of their gold output at a 1 percent discount to the London Bullion Market Association price.

\n

Orson Gard, a senior analyst in the Sub-Saharan Africa Country Risk team at BMI, said due to the surge in gold prices Ghanaian cedi has become one of the world's best performing currencies against the US dollar. "We are seeing a similar move across the region," he said. "Last year, Tanzania offered payment in local currency at a price published daily by the country's mining commission."

\n

Last year, Nigeria launched its own national gold purchase program, and legislative action has since been taken to strengthen the Central Bank of Nigeria's ability to acquire domestically produced gold, BMI figures show.

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"This year, several other markets have taken similar steps with Namibia and Rwanda, making concrete moves to diversify reserves through gold, while central bank governors in Kenya and Uganda have publicly floated similar ideas," he said.

\n

In Burkina Faso, the government has, alongside the nationalization of mines, established a National Gold Reserve to stockpile at least 5 percent of its domestic production.

\n

Gard said Zimbabwe recently relaunched a gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold, in a bid to stabilize its financial system.

\n

"This does point to an increased confidence across the region in the ability of the metal to underpin stability," he said.

\n

Risks exiting

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However, the strategy is not without risk. Gard said any sudden drop in global gold prices could have significant implications for sub-Saharan Africa markets, especially for countries that have rapidly increased gold as a share of their total reserves — many of which began accumulating at relatively high prices.

\n

Over the medium term, a gradual unwinding of gold price gains could expose these markets to long-term losses, Gard said.

\n

This would not only weaken reserve adequacy but also undermine the credibility of central bank policy.

\n

He noted that Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda are especially vulnerable in the event of a sharp drop or long-term easing in gold prices. This is because in addition to actively building up reserves, they rely heavily on gold exports for foreign exchange earnings.

\n

"A decline in gold prices would directly erode the value of their reserves while also reducing export receipts, which in turn would weaken overall foreign currency inflows," Gard said.

\n

Liquidity is another key challenge, given the difficulty of rapidly converting gold into liquid assets such as foreign exchange or short-term securities.

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To address these concerns, some central banks have historically held gold abroad close to major financial hubs to aid convertibility.

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edithmutethya@chinadaily.com.cn

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In line with a growing trend across emerging markets, central banks in sub-Saharan Africa are accelerating gold accumulation efforts, as a hedge against perceived United States' macro instability and rising global geopolitical risks.

\n

While South Africa has historically maintained gold in its reserves, some sub-Saharan African countries are currently establishing domestic gold purchasing programs, capitalizing on abundant local gold deposits.

\n

Leading the trend is Ghana, which has launched its domestic gold purchasing program. The West African country has witnessed a surge in both the volume and the value of its gold reserves, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Group.

\n

Between the second quarter of 2022 and the first quarter this year, Ghana's total gold holdings rose by 255 percent from 8.7 metric tons to over 31 tons.

\n

Earlier this year, Ghana reached an agreement with nine mining companies to directly purchase 20 percent of their gold output at a 1 percent discount to the London Bullion Market Association price.

\n

Orson Gard, a senior analyst in the Sub-Saharan Africa Country Risk team at BMI, said due to the surge in gold prices Ghanaian cedi has become one of the world's best performing currencies against the US dollar. "We are seeing a similar move across the region," he said. "Last year, Tanzania offered payment in local currency at a price published daily by the country's mining commission."

\n

Last year, Nigeria launched its own national gold purchase program, and legislative action has since been taken to strengthen the Central Bank of Nigeria's ability to acquire domestically produced gold, BMI figures show.

\n

"This year, several other markets have taken similar steps with Namibia and Rwanda, making concrete moves to diversify reserves through gold, while central bank governors in Kenya and Uganda have publicly floated similar ideas," he said.

\n

In Burkina Faso, the government has, alongside the nationalization of mines, established a National Gold Reserve to stockpile at least 5 percent of its domestic production.

\n

Gard said Zimbabwe recently relaunched a gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold, in a bid to stabilize its financial system.

\n

"This does point to an increased confidence across the region in the ability of the metal to underpin stability," he said.

\n

Risks exiting

\n

However, the strategy is not without risk. Gard said any sudden drop in global gold prices could have significant implications for sub-Saharan Africa markets, especially for countries that have rapidly increased gold as a share of their total reserves — many of which began accumulating at relatively high prices.

\n

Over the medium term, a gradual unwinding of gold price gains could expose these markets to long-term losses, Gard said.

\n

This would not only weaken reserve adequacy but also undermine the credibility of central bank policy.

\n

He noted that Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda are especially vulnerable in the event of a sharp drop or long-term easing in gold prices. This is because in addition to actively building up reserves, they rely heavily on gold exports for foreign exchange earnings.

\n

"A decline in gold prices would directly erode the value of their reserves while also reducing export receipts, which in turn would weaken overall foreign currency inflows," Gard said.

\n

Liquidity is another key challenge, given the difficulty of rapidly converting gold into liquid assets such as foreign exchange or short-term securities.

\n

To address these concerns, some central banks have historically held gold abroad close to major financial hubs to aid convertibility.

\n

edithmutethya@chinadaily.com.cn

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Ranchers work to evacuate cattle as the Gifford Fire burns nearby on Monday, in Los Padres National Forest, California. A massive wildfire on Monday was threatening hundreds of homes in central California after injuring at least three people as it tore through Los Padres National Forest.

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Ranchers work to evacuate cattle as the Gifford Fire burns nearby on Monday, in Los Padres National Forest, California. A massive wildfire on Monday was threatening hundreds of homes in central California after injuring at least three people as it tore through Los Padres National Forest.

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MOSCOW/KYIV — The Kremlin said on Monday it was anticipating "important" talks with US President Donald Trump's special envoy later this week, ahead of Trump's looming deadline to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it does not make progress toward a peace deal with Ukraine.

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Trump confirmed a day earlier that Steve Witkoff will visit Russia, likely on "Wednesday or Thursday", where he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin.

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Three rounds of peace talks in Istanbul have failed to make headway on a possible ceasefire, with the two sides appearing as far apart as ever.

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Moscow has demanded that Ukraine cede more territory and renounce Western support.

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Kyiv is calling for an immediate ceasefire and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week urged his allies to pressure Moscow.

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Trump's deadline is set to expire on Friday.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that it considered the talks with Witkoff to be "important, substantial and helpful" and valued US efforts to end the conflict.

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Putin has already met Witkoff multiple times in Moscow.

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When reporters asked what Witkoff's message would be to Moscow, and if there was anything Russia could do to avoid the sanctions, Trump replied: "Yeah, get a deal where people stop getting killed."

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The visit comes after Trump said that two nuclear submarines he deployed following an online row with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev were now "in the region".

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Trump has not said whether he meant nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed submarines. He also did not elaborate on the exact deployment locations, which are kept secret by the US military.

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Caution urged

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Russia, in its first comments on the deployment, urged "caution".

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"Russia is very attentive to the topic of nuclear nonproliferation. And we believe that everyone should be very, very cautious with nuclear rhetoric," the Kremlin's Peskov said.

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The chief of staff to Zelensky on Monday backed Trump's actions.

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"The concept of peace through strength works," Andriy Yermak wrote on social media.

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Both sides said on Monday they had downed dozens of enemy drones overnight in the latest barrage.

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Separate Russian strikes on the southern Zaporizhzhia region, part of which it controls, killed four people, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.

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The Russian defense ministry said on Tuesday that its forces have captured the village of Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region.

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MOSCOW/KYIV — The Kremlin said on Monday it was anticipating "important" talks with US President Donald Trump's special envoy later this week, ahead of Trump's looming deadline to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it does not make progress toward a peace deal with Ukraine.

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Trump confirmed a day earlier that Steve Witkoff will visit Russia, likely on "Wednesday or Thursday", where he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin.

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Three rounds of peace talks in Istanbul have failed to make headway on a possible ceasefire, with the two sides appearing as far apart as ever.

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Moscow has demanded that Ukraine cede more territory and renounce Western support.

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Kyiv is calling for an immediate ceasefire and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week urged his allies to pressure Moscow.

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Trump's deadline is set to expire on Friday.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that it considered the talks with Witkoff to be "important, substantial and helpful" and valued US efforts to end the conflict.

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Putin has already met Witkoff multiple times in Moscow.

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When reporters asked what Witkoff's message would be to Moscow, and if there was anything Russia could do to avoid the sanctions, Trump replied: "Yeah, get a deal where people stop getting killed."

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The visit comes after Trump said that two nuclear submarines he deployed following an online row with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev were now "in the region".

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Trump has not said whether he meant nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed submarines. He also did not elaborate on the exact deployment locations, which are kept secret by the US military.

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Caution urged

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Russia, in its first comments on the deployment, urged "caution".

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"Russia is very attentive to the topic of nuclear nonproliferation. And we believe that everyone should be very, very cautious with nuclear rhetoric," the Kremlin's Peskov said.

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The chief of staff to Zelensky on Monday backed Trump's actions.

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"The concept of peace through strength works," Andriy Yermak wrote on social media.

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Both sides said on Monday they had downed dozens of enemy drones overnight in the latest barrage.

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Separate Russian strikes on the southern Zaporizhzhia region, part of which it controls, killed four people, Ukrainian officials said on Monday.

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The Russian defense ministry said on Tuesday that its forces have captured the village of Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk region.

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GENEVA — Hopes for a "last-chance" ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have dimmed as delegates gather this week for a 10-day meeting at the United Nations in Geneva for what was intended to be the final round of negotiations.

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Diplomats and climate advocates warn that efforts by the European Union and small island states to cap virgin plastic production, fueled by petroleum, coal and gas, are threatened by opposition from petrochemical-producing countries and the US administration of President Donald Trump.

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Plastic production is set to triple by 2060 without intervention, choking oceans, harming human health and accelerating climate change, according to the OECD.

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"This is really our last best chance. As pollution grows, it deepens the burden for those who are least responsible and least able to adapt," said Ilana Seid, permanent representative of Palau and chair of the Alliance of Small Island States.

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Delegates met on Tuesday for the sixth round of talks, after a meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in South Korea late last year ended without a path forward on capping plastic pollution.

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The most divisive issues include capping production, managing plastic products and chemicals of concern, and financing to help developing countries implement the treaty.

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Delegates told Reuters that oil states plan to challenge key treaty provisions and push for voluntary or national measures, hindering progress toward a legally binding agreement to tackle the root cause of plastic pollution.

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Government spokespeople for Saudi Arabia and Russia were not immediately available for comment.

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Andres Del Castillo, senior attorney at the Center for International Environmental Law, a non-profit providing legal counsel to some countries attending the talks, said oil states were questioning even basic facts about the harm to health caused by plastics.

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"We are in a moment of revisionism, where even science is highly politicized," he said.

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A source familiar with the talks said the US seeks to limit the treaty's scope to downstream issues like waste disposal, recycling and product design.

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It comes as the US administration rolls back environmental policies, including a long-standing finding on greenhouse gas emissions endangering health.

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Over 1,000 delegates, including scientists and petrochemical lobbyists, will attend the talks, raising concerns among proponents of an ambitious agreement that industry influence may create a watered-down deal focused on waste management, instead of production limits.

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The petrochemical industry said it continues to support a global treaty and has been urging the US administration and Congress to "lean in" in negotiations.

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Stewart Harris, spokesman for the International Council of Chemical Associations, said the US in particular has an opportunity "not just at the negotiating table, but really on the implementation of the agreement" to promote the use of new technologies in mechanical recycling and advanced recycling, which turns plastic waste into fuels, plastics and other products, globally.

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Small island states are particularly impacted by plastic waste washing ashore, threatening their fishing and tourism economies.

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Diplomats and climate advocates warn that efforts by the European Union and small island states to cap virgin plastic production, fueled by petroleum, coal and gas, are threatened by opposition from petrochemical-producing countries and the US administration of President Donald Trump.

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Plastic production is set to triple by 2060 without intervention, choking oceans, harming human health and accelerating climate change, according to the OECD.

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"This is really our last best chance. As pollution grows, it deepens the burden for those who are least responsible and least able to adapt," said Ilana Seid, permanent representative of Palau and chair of the Alliance of Small Island States.

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Delegates met on Tuesday for the sixth round of talks, after a meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in South Korea late last year ended without a path forward on capping plastic pollution.

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The most divisive issues include capping production, managing plastic products and chemicals of concern, and financing to help developing countries implement the treaty.

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Delegates told Reuters that oil states plan to challenge key treaty provisions and push for voluntary or national measures, hindering progress toward a legally binding agreement to tackle the root cause of plastic pollution.

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Government spokespeople for Saudi Arabia and Russia were not immediately available for comment.

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Andres Del Castillo, senior attorney at the Center for International Environmental Law, a non-profit providing legal counsel to some countries attending the talks, said oil states were questioning even basic facts about the harm to health caused by plastics.

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"We are in a moment of revisionism, where even science is highly politicized," he said.

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A source familiar with the talks said the US seeks to limit the treaty's scope to downstream issues like waste disposal, recycling and product design.

\n

It comes as the US administration rolls back environmental policies, including a long-standing finding on greenhouse gas emissions endangering health.

\n

Over 1,000 delegates, including scientists and petrochemical lobbyists, will attend the talks, raising concerns among proponents of an ambitious agreement that industry influence may create a watered-down deal focused on waste management, instead of production limits.

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The petrochemical industry said it continues to support a global treaty and has been urging the US administration and Congress to "lean in" in negotiations.

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Stewart Harris, spokesman for the International Council of Chemical Associations, said the US in particular has an opportunity "not just at the negotiating table, but really on the implementation of the agreement" to promote the use of new technologies in mechanical recycling and advanced recycling, which turns plastic waste into fuels, plastics and other products, globally.

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Small island states are particularly impacted by plastic waste washing ashore, threatening their fishing and tourism economies.

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About 500 civilians displaced from the city of Arbin in the Damascus countryside of Syria, are welcomed with a ceremony as they return to their homes from a refugee camp on the Turkish border on Monday. Their return was made possible with transportation support provided by government officials.

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About 500 civilians displaced from the city of Arbin in the Damascus countryside of Syria, are welcomed with a ceremony as they return to their homes from a refugee camp on the Turkish border on Monday. Their return was made possible with transportation support provided by government officials.

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BRAZIL

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Ex-president put under house arrest

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Brazil's Supreme Court put former president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest on Monday ahead of his trial for an alleged coup plot. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the arrest order. Bolsonaro is on trial before the Supreme Court on charges he conspired with allies to violently overturn his 2022 electoral loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Trump has referred to the case as a "witch hunt" and called it grounds for a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods, taking effect on Wednesday.

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YEMEN

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Shipwreck leaves 56 dead, 132 missing: UN

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A boat carrying African migrants that capsized over the weekend off the coast of Yemen left 56 dead and 132 missing, the UN immigration agency said on Tuesday. It is the latest in a series of shipwrecks off Yemen that have killed hundreds trying to reach wealthy Gulf countries. The vessel had 200 people on board when it sank early on Sunday off the coastal town of Shuqrah in Yemen's southern province of Abyan, the International Organization for Migration said.

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BRAZIL

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Ex-president put under house arrest

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Brazil's Supreme Court put former president Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest on Monday ahead of his trial for an alleged coup plot. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the arrest order. Bolsonaro is on trial before the Supreme Court on charges he conspired with allies to violently overturn his 2022 electoral loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Trump has referred to the case as a "witch hunt" and called it grounds for a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods, taking effect on Wednesday.

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YEMEN

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Shipwreck leaves 56 dead, 132 missing: UN

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A boat carrying African migrants that capsized over the weekend off the coast of Yemen left 56 dead and 132 missing, the UN immigration agency said on Tuesday. It is the latest in a series of shipwrecks off Yemen that have killed hundreds trying to reach wealthy Gulf countries. The vessel had 200 people on board when it sank early on Sunday off the coastal town of Shuqrah in Yemen's southern province of Abyan, the International Organization for Migration said.

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Media representatives from five countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative attend the Chongqing Belt and Road Journalists Station — Discover Chongqing Tour in July.

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Duisenova Sandugash, reporter from ORDA, a media portal in Kazakhstan, is at the "Chongqing's Footprint on Silk Road" Photo Contest Exhibition.

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The Chongqing Belt and Road Journalists Station — Discover Chongqing Tour, held in Southwest China's Chongqing and attended by photo contest winners and media professionals from five countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, concluded on July 30.

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Chongqing was awarded a Belt and Road Journalists Station during the 2024 Belt and Road Journalists Forum. Earlier this year, the Chongqing station collaborated with China Daily to organize an event sharing stories related to the BRI. It featured the "Chongqing's Footprint on Silk Road" Photo Contest and the Discover Chongqing tour.

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The delegation included Kirsanava Sviatlana, deputy editor-in-chief of Seven Days under BelTA of Belarus; Khonnazarov Gayrat Ergashevich, director of the international news department of the Uzbekistan National News Agency; S.M.T. Imalka, special correspondent of Chongqing TV in Sri Lanka; Duisenova Sandugash, reporter from ORDA, a media portal in Kazakhstan; and Goran Sivacki, photo editor from 24sedam, a Serbian news website.

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During their three-day tour, the delegation explored key sites, including the Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park in Shapingba district, the Memorial Site of the Bombardment of Chongqing, Shibati Scenic Spot in Yuzhong district, Chongqing Nanshan Botanical Garden, Xiahao Lane in Nan'an district, and the Seres Super Factory (Longxing) in Liangjiang New Area. The visit aimed to provide insights into Chongqing's modern achievements, strengthen media cooperation with the city, and share valuable experiences related to participating in BRI construction.

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"I have traveled to China on several occasions and have previously shared a lot about the country on my personal Instagram account. During my first visit to Chongqing this time, I have captured a wealth of material and would love to share the stories of this wonderful city to my fans as well," said Duisenova Sandugash from Kazakhstan.

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The event culminated in a sharing session on the final day, bringing together the BRI delegation and media representatives from the hosts China Daily and the Western China International Communication Organization, at the WCICO park in Chongqing.

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During his speech at the session, Gong Zhengzheng, director of China Daily's business development department, highlighted the event's success. "These activities have drawn wide attention since their launch," he said.

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He added that they had received a total of 351 submissions from 12 countries — Sri Lanka, Argentina, Pakistan, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Peru, Namibia, South Africa, Serbia, India, and China. These submissions consist of 147 international and 204 domestic entries.

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"This is not only a professional gathering for media personnel but also an event for cultural exchanges and friendship," said Tang Jianping, general manager of the WCICO, at the session.

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She added that the Chongqing Belt and Road Journalists Station has established a comprehensive cooperative network with media outlets from countries involved in the BRI, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation through innovative approaches, including multilingual reporting, collaborative productions, and reciprocal visits.

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On the same day, the "Chongqing's Footprint on Silk Road" Photo Contest Exhibition took place at the WCICO park, showcasing an array of outstanding photos submitted to the contest.

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Chongqing, a pivotal transport hub and economic center in southwestern China, has embraced the BRI since its inception. This megacity, with a population of 32 million, boasts key geographic advantages as a connecting point for the BRI and the Yangtze River Economic Belt. It is also a strategic transportation hub within China's national development program for China's western regions and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle.

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In 2017, the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative launched the International Land-Sea Trade Corridor project in a bid to increase connectivity and trade between western China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Over the past few years, the trade corridor's logistics network has expanded rapidly — it connects Europe to Southeast Asia with Chongqing as a key rail hub. Statistics show, as of 2024, the route reached 555 ports in 127 countries and regions.

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The city collaborates closely with participating countries and regions in infrastructure, trade, people-to-people exchanges, technology, environmental protection, agriculture, healthcare, education, and other areas. It has not only achieved significant economic progress but played a crucial role in promoting cultural exchanges and deepening mutual understanding.

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According to local authorities, the city's GDP exceeded 3.2 trillion yuan ($443.7 billion) in 2024, doubling from a decade ago. Between 2020 and 2024, Chongqing's GDP grew at an average annual rate of 5.6 percent.

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Media representatives from five countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative attend the Chongqing Belt and Road Journalists Station — Discover Chongqing Tour in July.

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Duisenova Sandugash, reporter from ORDA, a media portal in Kazakhstan, is at the "Chongqing's Footprint on Silk Road" Photo Contest Exhibition.

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The Chongqing Belt and Road Journalists Station — Discover Chongqing Tour, held in Southwest China's Chongqing and attended by photo contest winners and media professionals from five countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, concluded on July 30.

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Chongqing was awarded a Belt and Road Journalists Station during the 2024 Belt and Road Journalists Forum. Earlier this year, the Chongqing station collaborated with China Daily to organize an event sharing stories related to the BRI. It featured the "Chongqing's Footprint on Silk Road" Photo Contest and the Discover Chongqing tour.

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The delegation included Kirsanava Sviatlana, deputy editor-in-chief of Seven Days under BelTA of Belarus; Khonnazarov Gayrat Ergashevich, director of the international news department of the Uzbekistan National News Agency; S.M.T. Imalka, special correspondent of Chongqing TV in Sri Lanka; Duisenova Sandugash, reporter from ORDA, a media portal in Kazakhstan; and Goran Sivacki, photo editor from 24sedam, a Serbian news website.

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During their three-day tour, the delegation explored key sites, including the Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park in Shapingba district, the Memorial Site of the Bombardment of Chongqing, Shibati Scenic Spot in Yuzhong district, Chongqing Nanshan Botanical Garden, Xiahao Lane in Nan'an district, and the Seres Super Factory (Longxing) in Liangjiang New Area. The visit aimed to provide insights into Chongqing's modern achievements, strengthen media cooperation with the city, and share valuable experiences related to participating in BRI construction.

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"I have traveled to China on several occasions and have previously shared a lot about the country on my personal Instagram account. During my first visit to Chongqing this time, I have captured a wealth of material and would love to share the stories of this wonderful city to my fans as well," said Duisenova Sandugash from Kazakhstan.

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The event culminated in a sharing session on the final day, bringing together the BRI delegation and media representatives from the hosts China Daily and the Western China International Communication Organization, at the WCICO park in Chongqing.

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During his speech at the session, Gong Zhengzheng, director of China Daily's business development department, highlighted the event's success. "These activities have drawn wide attention since their launch," he said.

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He added that they had received a total of 351 submissions from 12 countries — Sri Lanka, Argentina, Pakistan, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Peru, Namibia, South Africa, Serbia, India, and China. These submissions consist of 147 international and 204 domestic entries.

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"This is not only a professional gathering for media personnel but also an event for cultural exchanges and friendship," said Tang Jianping, general manager of the WCICO, at the session.

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She added that the Chongqing Belt and Road Journalists Station has established a comprehensive cooperative network with media outlets from countries involved in the BRI, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation through innovative approaches, including multilingual reporting, collaborative productions, and reciprocal visits.

\n

On the same day, the "Chongqing's Footprint on Silk Road" Photo Contest Exhibition took place at the WCICO park, showcasing an array of outstanding photos submitted to the contest.

\n

Chongqing, a pivotal transport hub and economic center in southwestern China, has embraced the BRI since its inception. This megacity, with a population of 32 million, boasts key geographic advantages as a connecting point for the BRI and the Yangtze River Economic Belt. It is also a strategic transportation hub within China's national development program for China's western regions and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle.

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In 2017, the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative launched the International Land-Sea Trade Corridor project in a bid to increase connectivity and trade between western China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Over the past few years, the trade corridor's logistics network has expanded rapidly — it connects Europe to Southeast Asia with Chongqing as a key rail hub. Statistics show, as of 2024, the route reached 555 ports in 127 countries and regions.

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The city collaborates closely with participating countries and regions in infrastructure, trade, people-to-people exchanges, technology, environmental protection, agriculture, healthcare, education, and other areas. It has not only achieved significant economic progress but played a crucial role in promoting cultural exchanges and deepening mutual understanding.

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According to local authorities, the city's GDP exceeded 3.2 trillion yuan ($443.7 billion) in 2024, doubling from a decade ago. Between 2020 and 2024, Chongqing's GDP grew at an average annual rate of 5.6 percent.

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On July 30, a session bringing together photo contest winners and media professionals from five countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, along with media representatives from the hosts, China Daily and the Western China International Communication Organization, was held at the WCICO park in Southwest China's Chongqing.

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As an important part of the Chongqing Belt and Road Journalists Station — Discover Chongqing Tour held from July 28 to 30, it not only bolstered media cooperation and exchanges with Chongqing but aimed to promote the sharing of high-quality experiences in BRI participation, the organizers said.

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During the sharing session, three winners from the "Chongqing's Footprint on Silk Road" Photo Contest and two seasoned media professionals offered insights on the BRI, drawing from their unique narratives and diverse backgrounds.

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"The Belt and Road Initiative has brought many benefits to our country, and the Colombo Port City is a testament to this. As a key project in the joint construction of the Belt and Road between China and Sri Lanka, this emerging new city in the Indian Ocean is becoming a golden link connecting Sri Lanka to the global market. Being able to witness the Colombo Port City gradually transform from a blueprint into reality, I deeply feel the enormous potential brought by the BRI. I believe this is not only a successful construction project but also a win-win path that creates prosperity for Sri Lanka and opens up new opportunities for deepening cooperation with China."

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S.M.T. Imalka, special correspondent of Chongqing TV in Sri Lanka

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"When I first encountered China's Belt and Road Initiative, it resonated strongly within me. I firmly believe this is a grand path worth walking hand in hand together. As a media professional, being able to personally engage in this magnificent endeavor fills me with deep pride. In the past, trade routes were arduous and could take months to traverse; now, we can reach our destination within a day. With over 1,700 kilometers of shared border, China and Kazakhstan possess one of the world's longest land borders, serving as a vibrant lifeline. Landmark facilities such as the China-Kazakhstan Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center, the dry port located in the Khorgos-East Gate special economic zone, and the Khorgos and Kalzhat ports are modern gateways that connect Kazakhstan to China and the world."

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Duisenova Sandugash, reporter from ORDA, a media portal in Kazakhstan

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"This is my second time visiting Chongqing, but it feels like the first, because this city is so beautiful and vast that I believe people who live their entire lives here cannot manage to explore and experience all its wonders. However, what everyone certainly feels and experiences in this city are the people, their kindness, smiles, and the love they extend to all others. The photos I made came about as an idea that came from the news that there is a girl working as a driver of a big dumper truck in the Zijin Copper Serbia mine, which is not a normal job for a young girl. After that, I contacted the PR of the mine and they allowed me and my colleague to come and make a report. When we went there we were pleasantly surprised with a few other things that the mine management does."

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Goran Sivacki, photo editor with over 25 years of professional photography experience from 24sedam, a Serbian news website

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"This is my first visit to China, and I am delighted to witness the connectivity at play. During our first-day visit to the Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park, I saw the Belt and Road route map, illustrating how logistics originate from Chongqing, pass through Central Asia, and finally reach Belarus. Our news agency covers news in seven languages, including Chinese. I aspire to portray Chongqing's economic vigor, cultural allure, the individuals propelling urban development, and the locals' zest for life through the medium of Chinese. I hope that our reports will facilitate media exchanges between China and Belarus, enabling more individuals to understand and develop an affinity for Chongqing."

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Kirsanava Sviatlana, deputy editor-in-chief of Seven Days under BelTA of Belarus

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"This marks my third visit to China, having previously explored Beijing and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Of all the highlights during my time in Chongqing, the Chongqing Planning Exhibition Gallery stands out for its encapsulation of the city's rich history and vibrant present. Chongqing, with its vast urban landscape, modernity intertwined with history, and an atmosphere of limitless potential, radiates a distinct allure. As a journalist from the Uzbekistan National News Agency, my goal is to transform my firsthand experiences and observations in this city into engaging narratives for our readers."

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Khonnazarov Gayrat Ergashevich, director of the international news department of the Uzbekistan National News Agency

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On July 30, a session bringing together photo contest winners and media professionals from five countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, along with media representatives from the hosts, China Daily and the Western China International Communication Organization, was held at the WCICO park in Southwest China's Chongqing.

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As an important part of the Chongqing Belt and Road Journalists Station — Discover Chongqing Tour held from July 28 to 30, it not only bolstered media cooperation and exchanges with Chongqing but aimed to promote the sharing of high-quality experiences in BRI participation, the organizers said.

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During the sharing session, three winners from the "Chongqing's Footprint on Silk Road" Photo Contest and two seasoned media professionals offered insights on the BRI, drawing from their unique narratives and diverse backgrounds.

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"The Belt and Road Initiative has brought many benefits to our country, and the Colombo Port City is a testament to this. As a key project in the joint construction of the Belt and Road between China and Sri Lanka, this emerging new city in the Indian Ocean is becoming a golden link connecting Sri Lanka to the global market. Being able to witness the Colombo Port City gradually transform from a blueprint into reality, I deeply feel the enormous potential brought by the BRI. I believe this is not only a successful construction project but also a win-win path that creates prosperity for Sri Lanka and opens up new opportunities for deepening cooperation with China."

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S.M.T. Imalka, special correspondent of Chongqing TV in Sri Lanka

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"When I first encountered China's Belt and Road Initiative, it resonated strongly within me. I firmly believe this is a grand path worth walking hand in hand together. As a media professional, being able to personally engage in this magnificent endeavor fills me with deep pride. In the past, trade routes were arduous and could take months to traverse; now, we can reach our destination within a day. With over 1,700 kilometers of shared border, China and Kazakhstan possess one of the world's longest land borders, serving as a vibrant lifeline. Landmark facilities such as the China-Kazakhstan Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center, the dry port located in the Khorgos-East Gate special economic zone, and the Khorgos and Kalzhat ports are modern gateways that connect Kazakhstan to China and the world."

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Duisenova Sandugash, reporter from ORDA, a media portal in Kazakhstan

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"This is my second time visiting Chongqing, but it feels like the first, because this city is so beautiful and vast that I believe people who live their entire lives here cannot manage to explore and experience all its wonders. However, what everyone certainly feels and experiences in this city are the people, their kindness, smiles, and the love they extend to all others. The photos I made came about as an idea that came from the news that there is a girl working as a driver of a big dumper truck in the Zijin Copper Serbia mine, which is not a normal job for a young girl. After that, I contacted the PR of the mine and they allowed me and my colleague to come and make a report. When we went there we were pleasantly surprised with a few other things that the mine management does."

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Goran Sivacki, photo editor with over 25 years of professional photography experience from 24sedam, a Serbian news website

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"This is my first visit to China, and I am delighted to witness the connectivity at play. During our first-day visit to the Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park, I saw the Belt and Road route map, illustrating how logistics originate from Chongqing, pass through Central Asia, and finally reach Belarus. Our news agency covers news in seven languages, including Chinese. I aspire to portray Chongqing's economic vigor, cultural allure, the individuals propelling urban development, and the locals' zest for life through the medium of Chinese. I hope that our reports will facilitate media exchanges between China and Belarus, enabling more individuals to understand and develop an affinity for Chongqing."

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Kirsanava Sviatlana, deputy editor-in-chief of Seven Days under BelTA of Belarus

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"This marks my third visit to China, having previously explored Beijing and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Of all the highlights during my time in Chongqing, the Chongqing Planning Exhibition Gallery stands out for its encapsulation of the city's rich history and vibrant present. Chongqing, with its vast urban landscape, modernity intertwined with history, and an atmosphere of limitless potential, radiates a distinct allure. As a journalist from the Uzbekistan National News Agency, my goal is to transform my firsthand experiences and observations in this city into engaging narratives for our readers."

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Khonnazarov Gayrat Ergashevich, director of the international news department of the Uzbekistan National News Agency

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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.96 percent to close at 3617.60 points on Tuesday.

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Rising interest in Chinese assets both at home and abroad reflects investor confidence in the development of emerging industries and ongoing capital market reforms, said experts.

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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.96 percent to close at 3617.60 points on Tuesday, returning to the key 3600-point level. The Shenzhen Component Index gained 0.59 percent while the tech-heavy ChiNext in Shenzhen also added 0.39 percent. Combined trading value on the Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses approached 1.6 trillion yuan ($220 billion), up 6.5 percent from the previous trading day.

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Telecommunication, consumer electronics, plastic products, insurance and auto parts companies led the Tuesday rally.

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Chinese assets also recorded a bullish performance in overseas markets. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index — a tracker of Chinese companies trading on US exchanges — at one point jumped 1.8 percent during Monday trade.

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The latest data from China International Capital Corp Ltd showed that actively managed capital has returned to the Hong Kong market, the first time since October last year. This may signal a subtle change in foreign investors' strategies for exposure to Chinese assets, they said.

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According to a recent UBS Wealth Management report, 19 percent of the global family offices, or firms managing wealth of ultra high net worth individuals plan to increase their investment in China area in 2025. Such firms based in the Middle East have shown the biggest interest.

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Marina Lui, China head of UBS Wealth Management, said that some institutional investors, which have had underweight Chinese assets in the past, have increased their exposure this year. A lot of capital has entered the Chinese onshore market this year via the qualified foreign institutional investors program. All these reflect strong interest in China-related investment.

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Chinese companies specializing in artificial intelligence, new energy and healthcare, and those generating high dividends like banks, have shown much appeal to overseas investors. The eye-catching performance of tech firms trading in Hong Kong so far this year has drawn rising attention from institutional investors, added Lui.

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Zhu Liang, chief investment officer for international asset manager AllianceBernstein in China, said they hold a positive outlook on Chinese assets with longer durations given the current macroeconomic landscape. Companies providing higher dividends and those specializing in new quality productive forces, especially those with intensive intangible assets, as well as consumption companies providing new types of consumer experiences — for example mini figures and collectibles — are likely to show stronger performance, Zhu said.

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More importantly, the long-term investment value of Chinese assets has been increasing, he said, adding that Chinese top regulators' requirements on improving listed companies' governance and market value management have led to more cases of companies' stock buybacks and dividend distribution. More support is being given to private enterprises, and foreign investors are thus drawn by these improvements.

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But experts from China Merchants Securities said that the A-share market may fluctuate till mid-August. Some companies which have seen their prices spike in previous months may undergo some price adjustments as their latest fiscal results will be released in the first half of this month, they said.

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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.96 percent to close at 3617.60 points on Tuesday.

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Rising interest in Chinese assets both at home and abroad reflects investor confidence in the development of emerging industries and ongoing capital market reforms, said experts.

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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.96 percent to close at 3617.60 points on Tuesday, returning to the key 3600-point level. The Shenzhen Component Index gained 0.59 percent while the tech-heavy ChiNext in Shenzhen also added 0.39 percent. Combined trading value on the Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses approached 1.6 trillion yuan ($220 billion), up 6.5 percent from the previous trading day.

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Telecommunication, consumer electronics, plastic products, insurance and auto parts companies led the Tuesday rally.

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Chinese assets also recorded a bullish performance in overseas markets. The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index — a tracker of Chinese companies trading on US exchanges — at one point jumped 1.8 percent during Monday trade.

\n

The latest data from China International Capital Corp Ltd showed that actively managed capital has returned to the Hong Kong market, the first time since October last year. This may signal a subtle change in foreign investors' strategies for exposure to Chinese assets, they said.

\n

According to a recent UBS Wealth Management report, 19 percent of the global family offices, or firms managing wealth of ultra high net worth individuals plan to increase their investment in China area in 2025. Such firms based in the Middle East have shown the biggest interest.

\n

Marina Lui, China head of UBS Wealth Management, said that some institutional investors, which have had underweight Chinese assets in the past, have increased their exposure this year. A lot of capital has entered the Chinese onshore market this year via the qualified foreign institutional investors program. All these reflect strong interest in China-related investment.

\n

Chinese companies specializing in artificial intelligence, new energy and healthcare, and those generating high dividends like banks, have shown much appeal to overseas investors. The eye-catching performance of tech firms trading in Hong Kong so far this year has drawn rising attention from institutional investors, added Lui.

\n

Zhu Liang, chief investment officer for international asset manager AllianceBernstein in China, said they hold a positive outlook on Chinese assets with longer durations given the current macroeconomic landscape. Companies providing higher dividends and those specializing in new quality productive forces, especially those with intensive intangible assets, as well as consumption companies providing new types of consumer experiences — for example mini figures and collectibles — are likely to show stronger performance, Zhu said.

\n

More importantly, the long-term investment value of Chinese assets has been increasing, he said, adding that Chinese top regulators' requirements on improving listed companies' governance and market value management have led to more cases of companies' stock buybacks and dividend distribution. More support is being given to private enterprises, and foreign investors are thus drawn by these improvements.

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But experts from China Merchants Securities said that the A-share market may fluctuate till mid-August. Some companies which have seen their prices spike in previous months may undergo some price adjustments as their latest fiscal results will be released in the first half of this month, they said.

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shijing@chinadaily.com.cn

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Services trade grows 8% in first half

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China's services trade maintained steady growth in the first half, with total imports and exports reaching 3.89 trillion yuan ($544.9 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year, the Ministry of Commerce said. Specifically, service exports rose 15 percent to 1.69 trillion yuan, while imports increased 3.2 percent to 2.2 trillion yuan, according to the ministry's data. The services trade deficit narrowed by 152.2 billion yuan compared to the same period last year.

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Yuan strengthens against greenback

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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 29 pips to 7.1366 against the US dollar on Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.

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Services trade grows 8% in first half

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China's services trade maintained steady growth in the first half, with total imports and exports reaching 3.89 trillion yuan ($544.9 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year, the Ministry of Commerce said. Specifically, service exports rose 15 percent to 1.69 trillion yuan, while imports increased 3.2 percent to 2.2 trillion yuan, according to the ministry's data. The services trade deficit narrowed by 152.2 billion yuan compared to the same period last year.

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Yuan strengthens against greenback

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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 29 pips to 7.1366 against the US dollar on Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.

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China's childcare subsidy, set at a standard 3,600 yuan ($501) per year for each child under the age of three, is expected to provide financial relief for families, potentially boosting household consumption, analysts said.

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This people-centric approach to policymaking is likely to foreshadow further increases in public spending on areas that directly benefit households, such as housing and pension going forward, they added.

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"The childcare subsidy marks the first time since the founding of New China that the government has provided nationwide, universal, and direct cash payments to the public as a form of social welfare support," said Guo Yanhong, deputy head of the National Health Commission.

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The subsidy is available to all eligible children, regardless of whether they live in urban or rural areas, their ethnicity, region, or whether they are the first, second or third child in the family, Guo said.

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"This represents a significant policy measure designed to bring tangible benefits to the people," Guo added.

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Childcare subsidy applications will be gradually rolled out across the country later this month, with full access expected by Aug 31, according to the commission.

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Based on the 3,600 yuan annual subsidy per child and an estimated 9 million births per year, the total payout could reach over 1 trillion yuan when accounting for children up to age 3, said Luo Zhiheng, chief economist at Yuekai Securities.

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"As families use this additional money to purchase everything from baby formula to childcare services, it will generate substantial income for businesses and workers in those sectors," Luo said. "This creates a positive economic feedback loop."

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"Given the scale of these subsidies, the boost to consumer demand is likely to be in the hundreds of billions of yuan. And when you factor in the downstream impacts on employment, production, and investment, the overall economic benefits could be substantially higher," he added.

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According to the Ministry of Finance, the central government will establish the childcare subsidy fund, and for this year, about 90 billion yuan has been earmarked in the preliminary budget allocation.

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Regarding the funding required for distributing basic national standard subsidies, the central government will provide matching funds to local governments on a pro rata basis, with the central treasury bearing approximately 90 percent of the total cost.

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Huang Wenzheng, executive director of Beijing-based think tank Yuwa Population Research, said: "The 3,600 yuan benchmark is primarily determined by current fiscal capacity. Additionally, with the program still in its initial phase, investment will remain modest."

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Analysts said the childcare subsidy program is a symbolic shift toward greater investment in people and their livelihoods, signaling broader policy changes to come.

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"We've witnessed a strategic shift at the national level in recent years, gradually moving away from an investment model focused primarily on physical assets toward one that prioritizes human capital development," said Luo of Yuekai Securities.

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"Given the demographic challenges China faces, such as population aging and declining birth rates, we can expect to see an even greater emphasis on pro-family policies and initiatives that bolster human capital formation," Luo added.

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A State Council executive meeting on July 25 called for the gradual implementation of free preschool education.

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Going forward, policymakers could deliver deeper social security reforms, such as easier access to public housing and healthcare for migrant workers, which will reduce people's precautionary saving habits and unleash huge consumption potential, said Robin Xing, chief China economist at Morgan Stanley.

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"To deliver that, China needs to do huge fiscal transfer to the benefits system," Xing said. "It's probably the central government's turn to try to fill the gap by either channeling dividends from State-owned capital to the social security system, or gradually shifting China's policy focus from supporting infrastructure to spending more on social welfare."

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wangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's childcare subsidy, set at a standard 3,600 yuan ($501) per year for each child under the age of three, is expected to provide financial relief for families, potentially boosting household consumption, analysts said.

\n

This people-centric approach to policymaking is likely to foreshadow further increases in public spending on areas that directly benefit households, such as housing and pension going forward, they added.

\n

"The childcare subsidy marks the first time since the founding of New China that the government has provided nationwide, universal, and direct cash payments to the public as a form of social welfare support," said Guo Yanhong, deputy head of the National Health Commission.

\n

The subsidy is available to all eligible children, regardless of whether they live in urban or rural areas, their ethnicity, region, or whether they are the first, second or third child in the family, Guo said.

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"This represents a significant policy measure designed to bring tangible benefits to the people," Guo added.

\n

Childcare subsidy applications will be gradually rolled out across the country later this month, with full access expected by Aug 31, according to the commission.

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Based on the 3,600 yuan annual subsidy per child and an estimated 9 million births per year, the total payout could reach over 1 trillion yuan when accounting for children up to age 3, said Luo Zhiheng, chief economist at Yuekai Securities.

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"As families use this additional money to purchase everything from baby formula to childcare services, it will generate substantial income for businesses and workers in those sectors," Luo said. "This creates a positive economic feedback loop."

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"Given the scale of these subsidies, the boost to consumer demand is likely to be in the hundreds of billions of yuan. And when you factor in the downstream impacts on employment, production, and investment, the overall economic benefits could be substantially higher," he added.

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According to the Ministry of Finance, the central government will establish the childcare subsidy fund, and for this year, about 90 billion yuan has been earmarked in the preliminary budget allocation.

\n

Regarding the funding required for distributing basic national standard subsidies, the central government will provide matching funds to local governments on a pro rata basis, with the central treasury bearing approximately 90 percent of the total cost.

\n

Huang Wenzheng, executive director of Beijing-based think tank Yuwa Population Research, said: "The 3,600 yuan benchmark is primarily determined by current fiscal capacity. Additionally, with the program still in its initial phase, investment will remain modest."

\n

Analysts said the childcare subsidy program is a symbolic shift toward greater investment in people and their livelihoods, signaling broader policy changes to come.

\n

"We've witnessed a strategic shift at the national level in recent years, gradually moving away from an investment model focused primarily on physical assets toward one that prioritizes human capital development," said Luo of Yuekai Securities.

\n

"Given the demographic challenges China faces, such as population aging and declining birth rates, we can expect to see an even greater emphasis on pro-family policies and initiatives that bolster human capital formation," Luo added.

\n

A State Council executive meeting on July 25 called for the gradual implementation of free preschool education.

\n

Going forward, policymakers could deliver deeper social security reforms, such as easier access to public housing and healthcare for migrant workers, which will reduce people's precautionary saving habits and unleash huge consumption potential, said Robin Xing, chief China economist at Morgan Stanley.

\n

"To deliver that, China needs to do huge fiscal transfer to the benefits system," Xing said. "It's probably the central government's turn to try to fill the gap by either channeling dividends from State-owned capital to the social security system, or gradually shifting China's policy focus from supporting infrastructure to spending more on social welfare."

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wangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn

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China has unveiled detailed guidance on a new tax credit policy aimed at encouraging foreign investors to reinvest their profits in the country, as it steps up efforts to stabilize foreign capital inflows and boost long-term investment amid rising global economic uncertainties.

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The State Taxation Administration released a new notice clarifying how foreign investors can apply for and use tax credits when they reinvest their distributable profits into Chinese companies. The policy allows eligible investors to offset Chinese tax liabilities if they commit to keeping the investment in China for at least five years.

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Under the new rules, foreign companies that use profits distributed by their Chinese subsidiaries to make direct equity investments — such as capital increases or establishing new ventures — can apply for a tax credit equal to 10 percent of the reinvested amount. Alternatively, they may opt for a lower rate based on applicable bilateral tax treaties.

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For example, a foreign company that reinvests 10 million yuan ($1.39 million) in distributed profits can select a 10 percent credit worth 1 million yuan. If it later sells the investment after five years, it must repay the deferred withholding tax, but the credit can offset that amount.

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Li Xuhong, a professor at the Beijing National Accounting Institute, said: "The policy reduces the tax burden on foreign enterprises and supports the stable development of China's economy. At the same time, it sends a strong signal that China welcomes long-term investment."

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The guidance lays out various scenarios — from simple equity infusions to reinvestments via profit-derived cash or noncash assets like securities or equipment. It also details the process of calculating credit entitlements and managing them over time.

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Although the incentive is currently slated to run from Jan 1, 2025 through Dec 31,2028, companies can continue to use any unused tax credit balances after the deadline.

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Bai Yanfeng, a professor from the Central University of Finance and Economics, said, "Such a provision better takes into account the actual needs of foreign investors and supports them in continuing to share in the growth dividends of Chinese companies."

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chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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China has unveiled detailed guidance on a new tax credit policy aimed at encouraging foreign investors to reinvest their profits in the country, as it steps up efforts to stabilize foreign capital inflows and boost long-term investment amid rising global economic uncertainties.

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The State Taxation Administration released a new notice clarifying how foreign investors can apply for and use tax credits when they reinvest their distributable profits into Chinese companies. The policy allows eligible investors to offset Chinese tax liabilities if they commit to keeping the investment in China for at least five years.

\n

Under the new rules, foreign companies that use profits distributed by their Chinese subsidiaries to make direct equity investments — such as capital increases or establishing new ventures — can apply for a tax credit equal to 10 percent of the reinvested amount. Alternatively, they may opt for a lower rate based on applicable bilateral tax treaties.

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For example, a foreign company that reinvests 10 million yuan ($1.39 million) in distributed profits can select a 10 percent credit worth 1 million yuan. If it later sells the investment after five years, it must repay the deferred withholding tax, but the credit can offset that amount.

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Li Xuhong, a professor at the Beijing National Accounting Institute, said: "The policy reduces the tax burden on foreign enterprises and supports the stable development of China's economy. At the same time, it sends a strong signal that China welcomes long-term investment."

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The guidance lays out various scenarios — from simple equity infusions to reinvestments via profit-derived cash or noncash assets like securities or equipment. It also details the process of calculating credit entitlements and managing them over time.

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Although the incentive is currently slated to run from Jan 1, 2025 through Dec 31,2028, companies can continue to use any unused tax credit balances after the deadline.

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Bai Yanfeng, a professor from the Central University of Finance and Economics, said, "Such a provision better takes into account the actual needs of foreign investors and supports them in continuing to share in the growth dividends of Chinese companies."

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chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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The world's first cargo flight to an offshore oil platform, conducted by a domestically developed 2-metric-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, demonstrates the immense potential of integrating low-altitude aviation with ocean-based industries, as well as the value of heavy-load eVTOLs in long-distance missions, experts said.

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To accelerate the application of eVTOLs in marine scenarios, they emphasized the necessity for design adjustments tailored to marine environments, integration with diverse engineering projects, and technology upgrades for greater performance.

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In a vital leap for China's low-altitude economy, the eVTOL craft, named CarryAll, recently transported fresh fruit and emergency medical supplies from Shenzhen, Guangdong province to the Huizhou 19-3 platform, located 150 kilometers off the coast of Shenzhen, slashing transport time from 10 hours to just 58 minutes.

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The test flight was part of a joint initiative by China National Offshore Oil Corp, Citic Offshore Helicopter Co and Autoflight. They jointly announced the breakthrough on Sunday.

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For decades, CNOOC relied on slow-moving vessels — a journey of 10 hours per trip — or costly helicopters to transport supplies and personnel. The eVTOL offers a third option: autonomous, fast, and scalable logistics even for platforms with limited landing space.

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"This successful flight breaks the traditional time constraints of offshore logistics and offers new possibilities for emergency supply and maritime engineering support," said Yang Daqing, secretary-general of the port and shipping supply chain branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. "It's a major step in integrating low-altitude aviation into ocean-based industries."

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Wang Guowen, director of the center for logistics and supply chain management at Shenzhen-based think tank, the China Development Institute, highlighted that Carry-All's hybrid fixed-wing and rotor design enhances energy efficiency, enabling low-cost air transport and addressing traditional eVTOL limitations in range and payload.

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He added that this hybrid configuration is an important direction for the future development of low-altitude transportation, whether for cargo or passenger transport.

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Notably, CarryAll is the world's first eVTOL over 1 ton to receive a type certificate, production license, and individual airworthiness certificate. Featuring a composite wing, it boasts a range of 200 kilometers, a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour, and a payload capacity of 400 kilograms.

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According to Xie Jia, senior vice-president at Autoflight, the aircraft passed key reliability tests, including hovering, cross-sea navigation, and vertical takeoff and landing, so as to better adapt to the South China Sea's challenging environment, characterized by high salt spray, humidity and strong gusts.

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This landmark flight follows a strategic agreement signed in April between CITIC Offshore Helicopter, Citic Financial Leasing, and Autoflight, which includes an intent to purchase 100 large eVTOL aircraft, including the 2-ton CarryAll.

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According to estimates by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the low-altitude economy could reach 3.5 trillion yuan ($480 billion) by 2035, and innovative applications in marine environments are expected to be an important growth driver.

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China's 20,000-kilometer coastline and growing offshore infrastructure create strong demand for fast, flexible aerial logistics, Yang said. He believes that offshore oil and gas, marine petrochemicals, desalination and coastal mining are among the sectors that could benefit most from scaled-up eVTOL deployment.

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In his view, CarryAll has delivered strong performance in payload capacity, transportation timeliness, and range during this mission, extending the application of low-altitude transport into maritime scenarios and further expanding the potential of the low-altitude economy.

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In future maritime logistics missions, Yang said he hopes that this type of eVTOL will focus on the transportation of high-value and quickly needed items, working in synergy with unmanned vessels.

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bingcun@chinadailyhk.com

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The world's first cargo flight to an offshore oil platform, conducted by a domestically developed 2-metric-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, demonstrates the immense potential of integrating low-altitude aviation with ocean-based industries, as well as the value of heavy-load eVTOLs in long-distance missions, experts said.

\n

To accelerate the application of eVTOLs in marine scenarios, they emphasized the necessity for design adjustments tailored to marine environments, integration with diverse engineering projects, and technology upgrades for greater performance.

\n

In a vital leap for China's low-altitude economy, the eVTOL craft, named CarryAll, recently transported fresh fruit and emergency medical supplies from Shenzhen, Guangdong province to the Huizhou 19-3 platform, located 150 kilometers off the coast of Shenzhen, slashing transport time from 10 hours to just 58 minutes.

\n

The test flight was part of a joint initiative by China National Offshore Oil Corp, Citic Offshore Helicopter Co and Autoflight. They jointly announced the breakthrough on Sunday.

\n

For decades, CNOOC relied on slow-moving vessels — a journey of 10 hours per trip — or costly helicopters to transport supplies and personnel. The eVTOL offers a third option: autonomous, fast, and scalable logistics even for platforms with limited landing space.

\n

"This successful flight breaks the traditional time constraints of offshore logistics and offers new possibilities for emergency supply and maritime engineering support," said Yang Daqing, secretary-general of the port and shipping supply chain branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. "It's a major step in integrating low-altitude aviation into ocean-based industries."

\n

Wang Guowen, director of the center for logistics and supply chain management at Shenzhen-based think tank, the China Development Institute, highlighted that Carry-All's hybrid fixed-wing and rotor design enhances energy efficiency, enabling low-cost air transport and addressing traditional eVTOL limitations in range and payload.

\n

He added that this hybrid configuration is an important direction for the future development of low-altitude transportation, whether for cargo or passenger transport.

\n

Notably, CarryAll is the world's first eVTOL over 1 ton to receive a type certificate, production license, and individual airworthiness certificate. Featuring a composite wing, it boasts a range of 200 kilometers, a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour, and a payload capacity of 400 kilograms.

\n

According to Xie Jia, senior vice-president at Autoflight, the aircraft passed key reliability tests, including hovering, cross-sea navigation, and vertical takeoff and landing, so as to better adapt to the South China Sea's challenging environment, characterized by high salt spray, humidity and strong gusts.

\n

This landmark flight follows a strategic agreement signed in April between CITIC Offshore Helicopter, Citic Financial Leasing, and Autoflight, which includes an intent to purchase 100 large eVTOL aircraft, including the 2-ton CarryAll.

\n

According to estimates by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the low-altitude economy could reach 3.5 trillion yuan ($480 billion) by 2035, and innovative applications in marine environments are expected to be an important growth driver.

\n

China's 20,000-kilometer coastline and growing offshore infrastructure create strong demand for fast, flexible aerial logistics, Yang said. He believes that offshore oil and gas, marine petrochemicals, desalination and coastal mining are among the sectors that could benefit most from scaled-up eVTOL deployment.

\n

In his view, CarryAll has delivered strong performance in payload capacity, transportation timeliness, and range during this mission, extending the application of low-altitude transport into maritime scenarios and further expanding the potential of the low-altitude economy.

\n

In future maritime logistics missions, Yang said he hopes that this type of eVTOL will focus on the transportation of high-value and quickly needed items, working in synergy with unmanned vessels.

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bingcun@chinadailyhk.com

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Visitors play at an indoor snow-themed entertainment zone in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on July 9.

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The popularity of indoor activities such as indoor skiing, surfing, fishing, rock climbing and nighttime museum visits is on the rise, as holidaymakers escape from the intense heat across the country this summer.

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In particular, the off-season experience of going skiing in summer, with the air conditioning blazing away, has been a big hit for those living in the southern part of the country, as the scorching temperatures continue outside and many locals have never seen snow before.

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Since July, booking volumes at indoor skiing venues and ice and snow parks nationwide have doubled year-on-year, according to Qunar, a Beijing-based online travel agency.

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"Compared with the north, indoor ski resorts have been more popular in the south. Since July, eight out of the 10 most popular domestic ice and snow worlds have been located in southern Chinese cities," said Zhang Zhongyin, a Qunar researcher.

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Specifically, booking volumes at Sunac Snow Park in Guangzhou, Guangdong province since July have jumped fourfold year-on-year. And the popularity of Taicang Alps Resort — a recreational area in Suzhou, Jiangsu province that includes a ski slope, a resort and shopping streets — has driven reservations at nearby hotels by 40 percent on a yearly basis, Qunar said.

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In addition to skiing, more indoor businesses have emerged for typically outdoor activities such as sea fishing and surfing, as consumers seek to beat the heat, test their angling acumen or hang ten.

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Zhang Xiaojie, a five-year-old boy, recently checked out an indoor seaside pavilion in Beijing, where he can fish just like at the seaside.

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"The familiar smell of the sea comes to my face. My feet are on the special sand, and I can search for different marine creatures such as starfish, hermit crabs and shells," Zhang said.

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His parents said they planned to bring Zhang to the seaside, but due to extremely hot weather, they chose an indoor venue instead, and their son was thrilled by the experience.

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In July, the searching volumes of indoor activities such as indoor seaside pavilions and indoor surfing nationwide surged tenfold over June, Qunar found.

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Meanwhile, the night economy has continued to heat up this summer with cooler temperatures occurring after sundown. Major scenic spots, theme parks, museums and zoos have extended their opening hours or launched special night tours — such as light shows and night performances — to attract more visitors.

\n

Hong Yong, an associate research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said the most active period for nighttime consumption is typically summertime, as people are more willing to go out for activities and consumption with suitable weather and longer daylight hours.

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"Some innovative business models such as nighttime cultural and creative markets, and 24-hour cultural and leisure spaces, can be further developed to stimulate consumption potential," Hong said.

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Museums have also started to embrace the darkness. For example, the National Natural History Museum of China in Beijing has extended its opening hours until 9 pm from mid-July to Aug 15. After dark, the museum fashions the facade of the building into a jumbo-sized screen and puts on a riveting light performance through 3D projections, with the show interpreting 4.6 billion years of the history of the Earth.

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The museum has also introduced different night sessions and events that allow museumgoers to stay overnight at exhibition halls in tents, with children able to enjoy in-depth learning experiences.

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The "Night at the Museum" program has been a result of integration between cultural value and the upgrading of the cultural tourism sector, Zhang of Qunar said.

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"With the application of artificial intelligence and light technologies, static cultural knowledge has been transformed into immersive products, providing tourists with a more in-depth experience and driving the upgrading of cultural and tourism consumption," Zhang said.

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zhuwenqian@chinadaily.com.cn

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Visitors play at an indoor snow-themed entertainment zone in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on July 9.

\n

The popularity of indoor activities such as indoor skiing, surfing, fishing, rock climbing and nighttime museum visits is on the rise, as holidaymakers escape from the intense heat across the country this summer.

\n

In particular, the off-season experience of going skiing in summer, with the air conditioning blazing away, has been a big hit for those living in the southern part of the country, as the scorching temperatures continue outside and many locals have never seen snow before.

\n

Since July, booking volumes at indoor skiing venues and ice and snow parks nationwide have doubled year-on-year, according to Qunar, a Beijing-based online travel agency.

\n

"Compared with the north, indoor ski resorts have been more popular in the south. Since July, eight out of the 10 most popular domestic ice and snow worlds have been located in southern Chinese cities," said Zhang Zhongyin, a Qunar researcher.

\n

Specifically, booking volumes at Sunac Snow Park in Guangzhou, Guangdong province since July have jumped fourfold year-on-year. And the popularity of Taicang Alps Resort — a recreational area in Suzhou, Jiangsu province that includes a ski slope, a resort and shopping streets — has driven reservations at nearby hotels by 40 percent on a yearly basis, Qunar said.

\n

In addition to skiing, more indoor businesses have emerged for typically outdoor activities such as sea fishing and surfing, as consumers seek to beat the heat, test their angling acumen or hang ten.

\n

Zhang Xiaojie, a five-year-old boy, recently checked out an indoor seaside pavilion in Beijing, where he can fish just like at the seaside.

\n

"The familiar smell of the sea comes to my face. My feet are on the special sand, and I can search for different marine creatures such as starfish, hermit crabs and shells," Zhang said.

\n

His parents said they planned to bring Zhang to the seaside, but due to extremely hot weather, they chose an indoor venue instead, and their son was thrilled by the experience.

\n

In July, the searching volumes of indoor activities such as indoor seaside pavilions and indoor surfing nationwide surged tenfold over June, Qunar found.

\n

Meanwhile, the night economy has continued to heat up this summer with cooler temperatures occurring after sundown. Major scenic spots, theme parks, museums and zoos have extended their opening hours or launched special night tours — such as light shows and night performances — to attract more visitors.

\n

Hong Yong, an associate research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said the most active period for nighttime consumption is typically summertime, as people are more willing to go out for activities and consumption with suitable weather and longer daylight hours.

\n

"Some innovative business models such as nighttime cultural and creative markets, and 24-hour cultural and leisure spaces, can be further developed to stimulate consumption potential," Hong said.

\n

Museums have also started to embrace the darkness. For example, the National Natural History Museum of China in Beijing has extended its opening hours until 9 pm from mid-July to Aug 15. After dark, the museum fashions the facade of the building into a jumbo-sized screen and puts on a riveting light performance through 3D projections, with the show interpreting 4.6 billion years of the history of the Earth.

\n

The museum has also introduced different night sessions and events that allow museumgoers to stay overnight at exhibition halls in tents, with children able to enjoy in-depth learning experiences.

\n

The "Night at the Museum" program has been a result of integration between cultural value and the upgrading of the cultural tourism sector, Zhang of Qunar said.

\n

"With the application of artificial intelligence and light technologies, static cultural knowledge has been transformed into immersive products, providing tourists with a more in-depth experience and driving the upgrading of cultural and tourism consumption," Zhang said.

\n

zhuwenqian@chinadaily.com.cn

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Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing unit, announced a strategic partnership with Lyft, a global mobility platform, on Monday, marking a significant step in the Chinese tech giant's international expansion.

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According to the statement, Apollo Go will launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Europe via Lyft's vast transportation networks by 2026. Using its sixth-generation autonomous vehicles, the services will first launch in Germany and the United Kingdom.

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The partnership also envisions expanding the fleet to several thousand vehicles across Europe in the following years, driving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility in the region, the companies said.

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"This collaboration with Lyft to launch autonomous ride-hailing in Europe, starting with Germany and the UK, is a major milestone in Apollo Go's globalization strategy," said Robin Li, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Baidu.

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Li added that Baidu will continue to deepen the integration of its cutting-edge autonomous driving technology with Lyft's operational expertise, delivering safer, greener and more efficient mobility experiences to users across Europe.

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Lyft CEO David Risher also noted that as the Chinese tech heavyweight operates the world's largest autonomous ride-hailing platform, the cooperation is expected to bring invaluable experience to the table.

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"This means we can offer the benefits of autonomous mobility — safety, reliability, and privacy — to millions of users across Europe," Risher said.

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Apollo Go has been accelerating its global footprint through worldwide collaborations. Earlier this year, the company launched pilot services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. More recently, it reached a separate agreement with Uber to integrate thousands of autonomous vehicles into Uber's global ride-hailing network.

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The tech player is also playing a growing role in advancing smart mobility and enriching cultural tourism in China.

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Earlier this month, the company launched Hainan province's first full-scenario autonomous ride-hailing service in the province's capital city of Haikou, with pilot routes covering major cultural and tourist landmarks such as Holiday Beach and Qilou Old Street.

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Local residents and tourists can conveniently hail a ride via a mobile app or WeChat mini-program and have the option of activating a Hainan-style voice assistant during the ride, according to Apollo Go.

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"I used to just see autonomous vehicles online, now it's actually in my city!" said a Haikou resident surnamed Yang.

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"The ride was incredibly smart and user-friendly. You can even recline the seat and enjoy a massage. I can see that visitors are amazed by the high-tech vibe of transportation in Hainan," Yang said.

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"We hope smart mobility can ease travel congestion during peak seasons while offering a unique experience that reflects both the convenience of the free trade port and the laid-back lifestyle of Hainan," said an official from the Hainan provincial department of culture, radio, film, television, publications and sports.

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According to Apollo Go, the company has to date deployed over 1,000 autonomous vehicles across 15 cities globally, delivering more than 11 million rides, with domestic coverage including major cities such as Beijing; Shanghai; Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong province; and Haikou.

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lijiaying@chinadaily.com.cn

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Apollo Go, Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing unit, announced a strategic partnership with Lyft, a global mobility platform, on Monday, marking a significant step in the Chinese tech giant's international expansion.

\n

According to the statement, Apollo Go will launch autonomous ride-hailing services in Europe via Lyft's vast transportation networks by 2026. Using its sixth-generation autonomous vehicles, the services will first launch in Germany and the United Kingdom.

\n

The partnership also envisions expanding the fleet to several thousand vehicles across Europe in the following years, driving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility in the region, the companies said.

\n

"This collaboration with Lyft to launch autonomous ride-hailing in Europe, starting with Germany and the UK, is a major milestone in Apollo Go's globalization strategy," said Robin Li, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Baidu.

\n

Li added that Baidu will continue to deepen the integration of its cutting-edge autonomous driving technology with Lyft's operational expertise, delivering safer, greener and more efficient mobility experiences to users across Europe.

\n

Lyft CEO David Risher also noted that as the Chinese tech heavyweight operates the world's largest autonomous ride-hailing platform, the cooperation is expected to bring invaluable experience to the table.

\n

"This means we can offer the benefits of autonomous mobility — safety, reliability, and privacy — to millions of users across Europe," Risher said.

\n

Apollo Go has been accelerating its global footprint through worldwide collaborations. Earlier this year, the company launched pilot services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. More recently, it reached a separate agreement with Uber to integrate thousands of autonomous vehicles into Uber's global ride-hailing network.

\n

The tech player is also playing a growing role in advancing smart mobility and enriching cultural tourism in China.

\n

Earlier this month, the company launched Hainan province's first full-scenario autonomous ride-hailing service in the province's capital city of Haikou, with pilot routes covering major cultural and tourist landmarks such as Holiday Beach and Qilou Old Street.

\n

Local residents and tourists can conveniently hail a ride via a mobile app or WeChat mini-program and have the option of activating a Hainan-style voice assistant during the ride, according to Apollo Go.

\n

"I used to just see autonomous vehicles online, now it's actually in my city!" said a Haikou resident surnamed Yang.

\n

"The ride was incredibly smart and user-friendly. You can even recline the seat and enjoy a massage. I can see that visitors are amazed by the high-tech vibe of transportation in Hainan," Yang said.

\n

"We hope smart mobility can ease travel congestion during peak seasons while offering a unique experience that reflects both the convenience of the free trade port and the laid-back lifestyle of Hainan," said an official from the Hainan provincial department of culture, radio, film, television, publications and sports.

\n

According to Apollo Go, the company has to date deployed over 1,000 autonomous vehicles across 15 cities globally, delivering more than 11 million rides, with domestic coverage including major cities such as Beijing; Shanghai; Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong province; and Haikou.

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lijiaying@chinadaily.com.cn

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A drone image shows the construction site of the Dongtingxi Yuanshui Grand Bridge project, which is located on a section of the Zhangjiajie-Guanzhuang Expressway, in Huaihua, Hunan province, on Sunday. The expressway aims to facilitate links among three major tourism and economic regions of Hunan — Zhangjiajie, Huaihua and Xiangxi.

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A drone image shows the construction site of the Dongtingxi Yuanshui Grand Bridge project, which is located on a section of the Zhangjiajie-Guanzhuang Expressway, in Huaihua, Hunan province, on Sunday. The expressway aims to facilitate links among three major tourism and economic regions of Hunan — Zhangjiajie, Huaihua and Xiangxi.

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Customers take photos at a McDonald's restaurant in Zhengzhou, Henan province, in May.

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McDonald's China's plan to open 1,000 new stores annually and reach as many as 10,000 locations by 2028 is on track, boosted by innovation and localization, according to its top executive.

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The food service chain unveiled a report recently to mark the eighth anniversary of its transition to a developmental licensee model under the "Jin Gong Men" (golden arches) banner. McDonald's China was acquired by a consortium led by CITIC Capital in 2017.

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The report coincides with the company's rapid expansion, with more than 7,100 outlets across 280 cities — more than triple the number in 2017 — and over 1.3 billion annual customer visits.

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Phyllis Cheung, CEO of McDonald's China, said, "The 'Jin Gong Men' model — a global brand empowered by local ownership and operations — has enabled us to respond faster to market dynamics, drive innovation, and scale impact across food, sustainability, talent, and community."

\n

McDonald's China has committed to local execution across management, operations, and innovation. Cheung said the fully localized management team allows the company to stay "closer to customers" and move "faster than ever", making decisions independently and feeding successful China-born innovations, like its spicy menu series and CUBE-style restaurant design, back into McDonald's global system.

\n

"We have a Chinese team and Chinese speed. That's our local advantage," Cheung said. "Even our suppliers in China are producing to a level where their products — like pies and chicken — are being considered for global distribution."

\n

Speaking on store expansion, the CEO said the chain "has long-term confidence in the Chinese market "and is opening two to three new stores every day. "By year-end, we will expand into the Ningxia Hui autonomous region and Qinghai province, achieving 100 percent coverage of all provincial-level administrative regions on the Chinese mainland."

\n

The company also plans to penetrate further in the market to accelerate development into third and fourth-tier cities. China's consumer landscape is evolving rapidly, with a growing focus on value-for-money and a dislike of overpaying. McDonald's has responded with pricing innovations such as its 22.9 yuan ($3.18) set meal known as the "Big Bite Meal".

\n

The company considers its supply chain one of its pillars of strength. With over 90 percent of ingredients sourced locally, the company leverages its supply chain to maintain pricing power and quality. It has invested more than 12 billion yuan alongside suppliers in the past five years to build the McDonald's China supply chain ecosystem.

\n

Innovation has also propelled its communication with consumers. Its menu is continuously refreshed with offerings catering to local tastes and consumption trends, such as the breakfast combo (9.9 yuan) and protein-packed beef burger for fitness-focused consumers.

\n

Digital transformation also enhances its customer experiences. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald's China orders are placed via mobile devices or self-order kiosks. More than 6,000 stores feature smart pick-up lockers, allowing contactless retrieval through QR code scans.

\n

They are not just digitizing operations, said the CEO. "Customers can choose when and how to place and pick up their orders, giving them a sense of autonomy and control," Cheung said.

\n

Changes in consumer lifestyles are also quickly reflected in how McDonald's China innovates around consumption scenarios. The company is piloting voice-activated drive-through orders designed for new energy vehicle drivers, said the CEO.

\n

Listening to their customers is what keeps them localized and innovative. McDonald's China tracks more than 20,000 daily social media posts related to the brand.

\n

"We hold regular focus groups to go deeper into what customers love — or don't love — about our offerings," Cheung said. "Our goal is not just to grow with China, but to co-create with Chinese consumers."

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wangzhuoqiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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Customers take photos at a McDonald's restaurant in Zhengzhou, Henan province, in May.

\n

McDonald's China's plan to open 1,000 new stores annually and reach as many as 10,000 locations by 2028 is on track, boosted by innovation and localization, according to its top executive.

\n

The food service chain unveiled a report recently to mark the eighth anniversary of its transition to a developmental licensee model under the "Jin Gong Men" (golden arches) banner. McDonald's China was acquired by a consortium led by CITIC Capital in 2017.

\n

The report coincides with the company's rapid expansion, with more than 7,100 outlets across 280 cities — more than triple the number in 2017 — and over 1.3 billion annual customer visits.

\n

Phyllis Cheung, CEO of McDonald's China, said, "The 'Jin Gong Men' model — a global brand empowered by local ownership and operations — has enabled us to respond faster to market dynamics, drive innovation, and scale impact across food, sustainability, talent, and community."

\n

McDonald's China has committed to local execution across management, operations, and innovation. Cheung said the fully localized management team allows the company to stay "closer to customers" and move "faster than ever", making decisions independently and feeding successful China-born innovations, like its spicy menu series and CUBE-style restaurant design, back into McDonald's global system.

\n

"We have a Chinese team and Chinese speed. That's our local advantage," Cheung said. "Even our suppliers in China are producing to a level where their products — like pies and chicken — are being considered for global distribution."

\n

Speaking on store expansion, the CEO said the chain "has long-term confidence in the Chinese market "and is opening two to three new stores every day. "By year-end, we will expand into the Ningxia Hui autonomous region and Qinghai province, achieving 100 percent coverage of all provincial-level administrative regions on the Chinese mainland."

\n

The company also plans to penetrate further in the market to accelerate development into third and fourth-tier cities. China's consumer landscape is evolving rapidly, with a growing focus on value-for-money and a dislike of overpaying. McDonald's has responded with pricing innovations such as its 22.9 yuan ($3.18) set meal known as the "Big Bite Meal".

\n

The company considers its supply chain one of its pillars of strength. With over 90 percent of ingredients sourced locally, the company leverages its supply chain to maintain pricing power and quality. It has invested more than 12 billion yuan alongside suppliers in the past five years to build the McDonald's China supply chain ecosystem.

\n

Innovation has also propelled its communication with consumers. Its menu is continuously refreshed with offerings catering to local tastes and consumption trends, such as the breakfast combo (9.9 yuan) and protein-packed beef burger for fitness-focused consumers.

\n

Digital transformation also enhances its customer experiences. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald's China orders are placed via mobile devices or self-order kiosks. More than 6,000 stores feature smart pick-up lockers, allowing contactless retrieval through QR code scans.

\n

They are not just digitizing operations, said the CEO. "Customers can choose when and how to place and pick up their orders, giving them a sense of autonomy and control," Cheung said.

\n

Changes in consumer lifestyles are also quickly reflected in how McDonald's China innovates around consumption scenarios. The company is piloting voice-activated drive-through orders designed for new energy vehicle drivers, said the CEO.

\n

Listening to their customers is what keeps them localized and innovative. McDonald's China tracks more than 20,000 daily social media posts related to the brand.

\n

"We hold regular focus groups to go deeper into what customers love — or don't love — about our offerings," Cheung said. "Our goal is not just to grow with China, but to co-create with Chinese consumers."

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wangzhuoqiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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China is making big strides in promoting green development of the global shipping industry, but closer international collaboration is needed to ensure the effectiveness of such a transformation, experts said.

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Chinese shipbuilder Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering Co Ltd, or CIMC SOE, inked a deal with Norwegian company Amon Gas recently for the construction of two ammonia dual-fuel medium-sized liquefied petroleum gas/liquid ammonia carriers, valued at $160 million.

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These vessels, each with a capacity of 51,000 cubic meters, represent the world's largest medium-sized gas carriers, marking a notable advancement in China's clean-energy shipbuilding sector. The two ships are expected to be delivered in 2028.

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Yang Xiaohu, executive director and president of CIMC Enric, the parent company of CIMC SOE, said the deal is a testament to the fact that the company's technological strength in clean energy shipbuilding has won recognition from international shipowners.

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"The offshore clean energy business has become one of the important cornerstones of the company's strategy to deploy international shipping clean energy solutions and comprehensive services," Yang said.

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The company has established core competencies such as production capacity for biomass-based green methanol and core process solutions for green hydrogen/ammonia/methanol projects, including port bunkering, he added.

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This agreement comes at a time when the global shipping industry is increasingly focused on promoting sustainable practices in response to rising demand to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transportation.

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The International Maritime Organization in 2023 set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by or around 2050. As its interim goals, 20-30 percent emissions from international shipping are targeted for reduction by 2030, and up to 80 percent to be cut by 2040, compared to the 2008 levels.

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Ammonia, as a clean and efficient alternative fuel, can reduce the shipping industry's reliance on traditional fossil fuels and significantly lower carbon emissions during vessel operations, making it an important option for the next generation of marine fuels.

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According to the Ammonia Energy Association, 130 ammonia-fueled ships had already been ordered globally as of March, with an additional 225 on reserve.

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Wang Guowen, senior research fellow and director of the research center for logistics and supply chain management at Shenzhen, Guangdong province-based think tank China Development Institute, said green transformation of the shipping industry is an important direction for tackling climate change and for enterprises to fulfill their social responsibilities.

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Following the adoption of low-sulfur fuels and liquefied natural gas, hydrogen and ammonia fuels are emerging as alternatives, which represent crucial measures to drastically reduce emissions, he noted.

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"In this context, China's shipbuilding industry has been making numerous innovative efforts in the decarbonization of large vessels. This is evident in the development of dual-fuel ships, with enhanced configurations to support such clean energy transitions."

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Ren Weimin, director of the transport division at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, stressed the importance of international cooperation in the green drive.

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"Achieving green transformation in the shipping industry requires close international cooperation. Countries and their governments should face up to the issues of disrupted global supply chains and blocked maritime shipping routes, and work together to create favorable conditions for green shipping."

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China is making big strides in promoting green development of the global shipping industry, but closer international collaboration is needed to ensure the effectiveness of such a transformation, experts said.

\n

Chinese shipbuilder Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering Co Ltd, or CIMC SOE, inked a deal with Norwegian company Amon Gas recently for the construction of two ammonia dual-fuel medium-sized liquefied petroleum gas/liquid ammonia carriers, valued at $160 million.

\n

These vessels, each with a capacity of 51,000 cubic meters, represent the world's largest medium-sized gas carriers, marking a notable advancement in China's clean-energy shipbuilding sector. The two ships are expected to be delivered in 2028.

\n

Yang Xiaohu, executive director and president of CIMC Enric, the parent company of CIMC SOE, said the deal is a testament to the fact that the company's technological strength in clean energy shipbuilding has won recognition from international shipowners.

\n

"The offshore clean energy business has become one of the important cornerstones of the company's strategy to deploy international shipping clean energy solutions and comprehensive services," Yang said.

\n

The company has established core competencies such as production capacity for biomass-based green methanol and core process solutions for green hydrogen/ammonia/methanol projects, including port bunkering, he added.

\n

This agreement comes at a time when the global shipping industry is increasingly focused on promoting sustainable practices in response to rising demand to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transportation.

\n

The International Maritime Organization in 2023 set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by or around 2050. As its interim goals, 20-30 percent emissions from international shipping are targeted for reduction by 2030, and up to 80 percent to be cut by 2040, compared to the 2008 levels.

\n

Ammonia, as a clean and efficient alternative fuel, can reduce the shipping industry's reliance on traditional fossil fuels and significantly lower carbon emissions during vessel operations, making it an important option for the next generation of marine fuels.

\n

According to the Ammonia Energy Association, 130 ammonia-fueled ships had already been ordered globally as of March, with an additional 225 on reserve.

\n

Wang Guowen, senior research fellow and director of the research center for logistics and supply chain management at Shenzhen, Guangdong province-based think tank China Development Institute, said green transformation of the shipping industry is an important direction for tackling climate change and for enterprises to fulfill their social responsibilities.

\n

Following the adoption of low-sulfur fuels and liquefied natural gas, hydrogen and ammonia fuels are emerging as alternatives, which represent crucial measures to drastically reduce emissions, he noted.

\n

"In this context, China's shipbuilding industry has been making numerous innovative efforts in the decarbonization of large vessels. This is evident in the development of dual-fuel ships, with enhanced configurations to support such clean energy transitions."

\n

Ren Weimin, director of the transport division at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, stressed the importance of international cooperation in the green drive.

\n

"Achieving green transformation in the shipping industry requires close international cooperation. Countries and their governments should face up to the issues of disrupted global supply chains and blocked maritime shipping routes, and work together to create favorable conditions for green shipping."

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sally@chinadailyhk.com

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(From left) Haas' British driver Oliver Bearman, Racing Bulls' French driver Isack Hadjar and Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen compete during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday.

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Photographers take aim at the podium as they snap pictures of the trophy ceremony following Sunday's race.

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It's time for Formula One's risk-taking drivers, overworked engineers and harried team principals to relax. At least in theory.

\n

With four weeks until the next race, including a mandatory 14-day shutdown of all racing operations from next week, the F1 season is on hold.

\n

It's what F1 calls "silly season," the time when contract talks — and rumors — fill the vacuum.

\n

It often seemed like silly season started early, with feverish speculation about a move from Red Bull to Mercedes for four-time champion Max Verstappen. Now that Verstappen has confirmed he's staying with Red Bull, other decisions — such as contract renewals at Mercedes — could speed up.

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Russell at Mercedes

\n

Most F1 teams saw the sweeping rule changes coming for 2026 and tied down key drivers to long contract extensions last year, or even the year before.

\n

The idea was to lock in experienced drivers who could help with development throughout 2025, so the very different 2026 cars wouldn't come as a surprise.

\n

Mercedes does things a little differently. As well as checking out a potential Verstappen move, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has waited on contract extensions for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, who aren't confirmed beyond 2025.

\n

Both went through Mercedes' young driver program, which helped them through the junior series, and seemingly gives the team more control over their careers.

\n

"Mercedes manages me as well, so it's not really a deadline in my hands as such," four-time Grand Prix winner Russell said last month, adding he'd had no talks with other teams. Antonelli started his debut F1 season strongly, but the 18-year-old driver's performances have dipped in recent months.

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Red Bull's other seats

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Verstappen's decision has taken a lot of pressure off, but the broader Red Bull organization still has three seats to fill — one at Red Bull and two at Racing Bulls. It's not clear who will take the final decision, and when, after longtime team principal Christian Horner was fired.

\n

If the logic behind dropping the underperforming Sergio Perez last year was that any Red Bull replacement would do better, it's been proved wrong.

\n

Liam Lawson lasted two races as Verstappen's teammate and Yuki Tsunoda has only scored points in three of 12 race weekends since his promotion. The team's engine partnership with Honda ends this year, which could affect Honda-backed Tsunoda's place.

\n

French rookie Isack Hadjar at Racing Bulls has outscored both Tsunoda and Lawson this season, and might be the front-runner for the Red Bull seat. F1's governing body, the FIA, also made an exception to grant Red Bull-backed Formula 2 driver Arvid Lindblad a license before his 18th birthday.

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Cadillac is coming

\n

"That's actually a nice seat... I wouldn't mind." Valtteri Bottas' comments in a social media skit in June fawning over a Cadillac road car went viral and cemented him in many fans' minds as the front-runner to join the new General Motors-backed team for 2026.

\n

Bottas and Perez are both F1 race winners, popular with fans, but who had underwhelming seasons in 2024 and aren't racing in 2025.

\n

Other reported options include Ferrari reserve Zhou Guanyu, an ex-Sauber driver who could unlock big sponsor backing from China, or ex-Haas driver Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher.

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The Alpine carousel

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Ruthless? Yes. Successful? No.

\n

Alpine benched the departing Esteban Ocon for Jack Doohan for the last race of 2024, then dropped Doohan for Franco Colapinto six races into 2025.

\n

Given that neither Doohan nor Colapinto has scored a point for Alpine, it's perhaps no wonder the team hasn't confirmed who'll partner Pierre Gasly next year.

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One option is Alpine reserve Paul Aron, who would be the first Estonian in F1. He's had two practice drives with Sauber this year, but was unlucky last week when his car broke down on Friday after just eight laps.

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(From left) Haas' British driver Oliver Bearman, Racing Bulls' French driver Isack Hadjar and Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen compete during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday.

\n

Photographers take aim at the podium as they snap pictures of the trophy ceremony following Sunday's race.

\n

It's time for Formula One's risk-taking drivers, overworked engineers and harried team principals to relax. At least in theory.

\n

With four weeks until the next race, including a mandatory 14-day shutdown of all racing operations from next week, the F1 season is on hold.

\n

It's what F1 calls "silly season," the time when contract talks — and rumors — fill the vacuum.

\n

It often seemed like silly season started early, with feverish speculation about a move from Red Bull to Mercedes for four-time champion Max Verstappen. Now that Verstappen has confirmed he's staying with Red Bull, other decisions — such as contract renewals at Mercedes — could speed up.

\n

Russell at Mercedes

\n

Most F1 teams saw the sweeping rule changes coming for 2026 and tied down key drivers to long contract extensions last year, or even the year before.

\n

The idea was to lock in experienced drivers who could help with development throughout 2025, so the very different 2026 cars wouldn't come as a surprise.

\n

Mercedes does things a little differently. As well as checking out a potential Verstappen move, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has waited on contract extensions for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, who aren't confirmed beyond 2025.

\n

Both went through Mercedes' young driver program, which helped them through the junior series, and seemingly gives the team more control over their careers.

\n

"Mercedes manages me as well, so it's not really a deadline in my hands as such," four-time Grand Prix winner Russell said last month, adding he'd had no talks with other teams. Antonelli started his debut F1 season strongly, but the 18-year-old driver's performances have dipped in recent months.

\n

Red Bull's other seats

\n

Verstappen's decision has taken a lot of pressure off, but the broader Red Bull organization still has three seats to fill — one at Red Bull and two at Racing Bulls. It's not clear who will take the final decision, and when, after longtime team principal Christian Horner was fired.

\n

If the logic behind dropping the underperforming Sergio Perez last year was that any Red Bull replacement would do better, it's been proved wrong.

\n

Liam Lawson lasted two races as Verstappen's teammate and Yuki Tsunoda has only scored points in three of 12 race weekends since his promotion. The team's engine partnership with Honda ends this year, which could affect Honda-backed Tsunoda's place.

\n

French rookie Isack Hadjar at Racing Bulls has outscored both Tsunoda and Lawson this season, and might be the front-runner for the Red Bull seat. F1's governing body, the FIA, also made an exception to grant Red Bull-backed Formula 2 driver Arvid Lindblad a license before his 18th birthday.

\n

Cadillac is coming

\n

"That's actually a nice seat... I wouldn't mind." Valtteri Bottas' comments in a social media skit in June fawning over a Cadillac road car went viral and cemented him in many fans' minds as the front-runner to join the new General Motors-backed team for 2026.

\n

Bottas and Perez are both F1 race winners, popular with fans, but who had underwhelming seasons in 2024 and aren't racing in 2025.

\n

Other reported options include Ferrari reserve Zhou Guanyu, an ex-Sauber driver who could unlock big sponsor backing from China, or ex-Haas driver Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher.

\n

The Alpine carousel

\n

Ruthless? Yes. Successful? No.

\n

Alpine benched the departing Esteban Ocon for Jack Doohan for the last race of 2024, then dropped Doohan for Franco Colapinto six races into 2025.

\n

Given that neither Doohan nor Colapinto has scored a point for Alpine, it's perhaps no wonder the team hasn't confirmed who'll partner Pierre Gasly next year.

\n

One option is Alpine reserve Paul Aron, who would be the first Estonian in F1. He's had two practice drives with Sauber this year, but was unlucky last week when his car broke down on Friday after just eight laps.

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LOS ANGELES — Nate Landman is shaping up to be exactly what the Los Angeles Rams want at inside linebacker.

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He has settled in well as an effective communicator and good teammate, and looks like a steady contributor on the field.

\n

The 26-year-old Landman has been one of the standouts of training camp for the Rams, after signing a one-year contract for the veteran minimum salary in March, the kind of cost-effective find at the position that has become something of a trademark during Sean McVay's tenure as head coach in Los Angeles.

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"I think there are some players that, maybe, the rest of the league doesn't value, that we value, and we kind of know about inside," McVay said. "I think we've had some success with guys that are unheralded."

\n

Outside of one season with sixtime All-Pro Bobby Wagner in the middle of the defense in 2022, the Rams in McVay's eight-plus years have tended to employ low-cost options, typically developed from within the organization. That was the case a year ago, when undrafted free agent Omar Speights emerged in camp, making it palatable to trade starter Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans in the preseason.

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Jones was a third-round pick by the Rams in 2021 and quickly emerged as a productive player, starting 33 games in three seasons and making 320 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss and three interceptions. But, with potential contract discontent looming for Jones last summer, and a possible replacement in Speights emerging, Los Angeles chose to move on rather than commit the money Jones was seeking.

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The Rams made it through last season with Speights and veterans Christian Rozeboom and Troy Reeder manning the inside linebacker spots. Rozeboom signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract to join the Carolina Panthers in free agency, after leading the Rams with 135 total tackles, which set the stage for Landman's arrival.

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Landman already had familiarity with some elements of the Rams' defensive structure from his time playing for the Atlanta Falcons. Landman worked last season under then-defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, who is now a senior defensive assistant for Los Angeles, and head coach Raheem Morris.

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"He practices the right way, a great communicator, fantastic teammate," safety Quentin Lake said of Landman. "Great addition for us, and I can't wait to see what he's going to do during the season."

\n

Landman started 23 games the past two seasons for the Falcons, making 191 tackles, three forced fumbles and one interception in that span. He will be operating behind a formidable defensive line, which includes five top-90 picks from the past three drafts and key free agent addition Poona Ford, meaning Landman should be in position to make plays.

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It didn't take long for Landman to make an impression, delivering several audibly impressive hits when the Rams started working in pads.

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LOS ANGELES — Nate Landman is shaping up to be exactly what the Los Angeles Rams want at inside linebacker.

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He has settled in well as an effective communicator and good teammate, and looks like a steady contributor on the field.

\n

The 26-year-old Landman has been one of the standouts of training camp for the Rams, after signing a one-year contract for the veteran minimum salary in March, the kind of cost-effective find at the position that has become something of a trademark during Sean McVay's tenure as head coach in Los Angeles.

\n

"I think there are some players that, maybe, the rest of the league doesn't value, that we value, and we kind of know about inside," McVay said. "I think we've had some success with guys that are unheralded."

\n

Outside of one season with sixtime All-Pro Bobby Wagner in the middle of the defense in 2022, the Rams in McVay's eight-plus years have tended to employ low-cost options, typically developed from within the organization. That was the case a year ago, when undrafted free agent Omar Speights emerged in camp, making it palatable to trade starter Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans in the preseason.

\n

Jones was a third-round pick by the Rams in 2021 and quickly emerged as a productive player, starting 33 games in three seasons and making 320 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss and three interceptions. But, with potential contract discontent looming for Jones last summer, and a possible replacement in Speights emerging, Los Angeles chose to move on rather than commit the money Jones was seeking.

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The Rams made it through last season with Speights and veterans Christian Rozeboom and Troy Reeder manning the inside linebacker spots. Rozeboom signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract to join the Carolina Panthers in free agency, after leading the Rams with 135 total tackles, which set the stage for Landman's arrival.

\n

Landman already had familiarity with some elements of the Rams' defensive structure from his time playing for the Atlanta Falcons. Landman worked last season under then-defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, who is now a senior defensive assistant for Los Angeles, and head coach Raheem Morris.

\n

"He practices the right way, a great communicator, fantastic teammate," safety Quentin Lake said of Landman. "Great addition for us, and I can't wait to see what he's going to do during the season."

\n

Landman started 23 games the past two seasons for the Falcons, making 191 tackles, three forced fumbles and one interception in that span. He will be operating behind a formidable defensive line, which includes five top-90 picks from the past three drafts and key free agent addition Poona Ford, meaning Landman should be in position to make plays.

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It didn't take long for Landman to make an impression, delivering several audibly impressive hits when the Rams started working in pads.

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Wu Ruiting in action at the national championships, where he won triple jump gold and set a new Asian record.

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It has been over a decade in the making, forged by sweat and pain, but Wu Ruiting can now proudly call himself an Asian record-holder.

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Representing his native Guangdong province, veteran triple jumper Wu drew international attention to the Chinese National Championships on Monday after, on his fourth attempt in the final, he sailed 17.68 meters to win his third national title and break the 16-year-old men's Asian record by nine centimeters.

\n

After building an early lead with a strong 17.41m effort in the second round before fouling in the third, Wu executed a near-flawless jump on his next try to secure his win, while rewriting the former continental mark of 17.59m set by his retired compatriot Li Yanxi at the 2009 Chinese National Games.

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Wu's leap on Monday, had it been achieved a year earlier, would've placed him third on the Olympic podium in Paris.

\n

His new Asian record distance now ranks third on this season's world list, trailing only Italian jumper Andy Diaz Hernandez's two indoor results in March — a 17.80m leap to claim the World Indoor Championships title in Nanjing, and 17.71m to win the European indoor title in the Netherlands.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist Zhu Yaming of Liaoning province secured second place with a season-best 17.37m, while Ma Yinglong of Shandong province finished third at 16.77m.

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Both Wu and Zhu have met the 17.22m qualification benchmark for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, which will be held in September in Tokyo.

\n

Reflecting on his surprising feat, achieved after enduring a long injury break, the 29-year-old couldn't hold back his emotions.

\n

"I have been aiming for the Asian record for more than 10 years. Today, I finally achieved it," said an emotional Wu, with tears in his eyes, during his post-final interview at the championships in Quzhou, Zhejiang province.

\n

"If you truly understand the triple jump, you'll know how hard it is — from suffering injuries and changing my technique, to seeing my performance plunge and then fighting my way back.

\n

"I was almost ready to give up. The encouragement from my training partners with the provincial team, and the support of my coach and team officials, helped carry me to where I stand today."

\n

Gifted with athleticism from birth, Wu began junior training in 2007 at the municipal sports school in his home town of Dongguan, and soon made his presence felt on the national stage by winning the 2015 indoor national title at 19 years old.

\n

Leaning on his early sprint training, Wu broke onto the world stage in 2017 by winning his first international title with a 17.18m effort at the World Challenge tour in Kawasaki, Japan. He achieved his previous personal best of 17.47m at the national trials in Shenyang, Liaoning province, for the 2019 worlds, where he made it into the final and eventually finished 9th.

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His smooth progression, however, hit setbacks after suffering a disappointing Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where he failed to reach the final, followed by injuries that sidelined him from the next two worlds in 2022 and 2023.

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Now, after breaking his PB, achieved on exactly the same day (Aug 4) in 2019, Wu believes the Quzhou meet bodes well for his redemption trip to the Japanese capital next month, where he expects to prove he belongs among the world's elite at the Olympic stadium.

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"After a solid winter training camp, I gradually built my confidence with improvements into the outdoor season. My performances became better and I am almost back at full capability," said Wu, whose win on Monday marked his first 17m-plus jump since 2021.

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"It was my first complete meet of the outdoor season, and I gave all I have. I didn't expect such a great result, though. I am looking forward to the worlds for sure," Wu told Xinmin Evening News, a Shanghai-based newspaper.

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With his sights now firmly set on the upcoming Tokyo meet, Wu will once again join forces with veteran Zhu to contend for international honors.

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Zhu, a consistent elite performer with a PB of 17.57m set at the 2020 Tokyo Games, where he took silver, also won bronze at the 2022 Worlds in Eugene, Oregon, and gold at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games.

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Earlier at the Quzhou meet, China's 17-year-old Yan Ziyi eclipsed her own U20 world record in the women's javelin by more than a meter, throwing an impressive 65.89m to clinch the national title.

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Yan's victory followed another new U20 world mark set by young talent Zhang Jiale, who recorded a 77.24m toss in the women's hammer throw on Saturday to win her first national title.

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"I feel I've always been explosive when I go hard in a competition, and I even blew myself away today. This progress was surprisingly good," said the 19-year-old Zhang, whose new youth mark was just 0.44 meters shy of the Asian record held by veteran Wang Zheng.

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sunxiaochen@chinadaily.com.cn

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Wu Ruiting in action at the national championships, where he won triple jump gold and set a new Asian record.

\n

It has been over a decade in the making, forged by sweat and pain, but Wu Ruiting can now proudly call himself an Asian record-holder.

\n

Representing his native Guangdong province, veteran triple jumper Wu drew international attention to the Chinese National Championships on Monday after, on his fourth attempt in the final, he sailed 17.68 meters to win his third national title and break the 16-year-old men's Asian record by nine centimeters.

\n

After building an early lead with a strong 17.41m effort in the second round before fouling in the third, Wu executed a near-flawless jump on his next try to secure his win, while rewriting the former continental mark of 17.59m set by his retired compatriot Li Yanxi at the 2009 Chinese National Games.

\n

Wu's leap on Monday, had it been achieved a year earlier, would've placed him third on the Olympic podium in Paris.

\n

His new Asian record distance now ranks third on this season's world list, trailing only Italian jumper Andy Diaz Hernandez's two indoor results in March — a 17.80m leap to claim the World Indoor Championships title in Nanjing, and 17.71m to win the European indoor title in the Netherlands.

\n

Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist Zhu Yaming of Liaoning province secured second place with a season-best 17.37m, while Ma Yinglong of Shandong province finished third at 16.77m.

\n

Both Wu and Zhu have met the 17.22m qualification benchmark for the 2025 World Athletics Championships, which will be held in September in Tokyo.

\n

Reflecting on his surprising feat, achieved after enduring a long injury break, the 29-year-old couldn't hold back his emotions.

\n

"I have been aiming for the Asian record for more than 10 years. Today, I finally achieved it," said an emotional Wu, with tears in his eyes, during his post-final interview at the championships in Quzhou, Zhejiang province.

\n

"If you truly understand the triple jump, you'll know how hard it is — from suffering injuries and changing my technique, to seeing my performance plunge and then fighting my way back.

\n

"I was almost ready to give up. The encouragement from my training partners with the provincial team, and the support of my coach and team officials, helped carry me to where I stand today."

\n

Gifted with athleticism from birth, Wu began junior training in 2007 at the municipal sports school in his home town of Dongguan, and soon made his presence felt on the national stage by winning the 2015 indoor national title at 19 years old.

\n

Leaning on his early sprint training, Wu broke onto the world stage in 2017 by winning his first international title with a 17.18m effort at the World Challenge tour in Kawasaki, Japan. He achieved his previous personal best of 17.47m at the national trials in Shenyang, Liaoning province, for the 2019 worlds, where he made it into the final and eventually finished 9th.

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His smooth progression, however, hit setbacks after suffering a disappointing Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where he failed to reach the final, followed by injuries that sidelined him from the next two worlds in 2022 and 2023.

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Now, after breaking his PB, achieved on exactly the same day (Aug 4) in 2019, Wu believes the Quzhou meet bodes well for his redemption trip to the Japanese capital next month, where he expects to prove he belongs among the world's elite at the Olympic stadium.

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"After a solid winter training camp, I gradually built my confidence with improvements into the outdoor season. My performances became better and I am almost back at full capability," said Wu, whose win on Monday marked his first 17m-plus jump since 2021.

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"It was my first complete meet of the outdoor season, and I gave all I have. I didn't expect such a great result, though. I am looking forward to the worlds for sure," Wu told Xinmin Evening News, a Shanghai-based newspaper.

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With his sights now firmly set on the upcoming Tokyo meet, Wu will once again join forces with veteran Zhu to contend for international honors.

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Zhu, a consistent elite performer with a PB of 17.57m set at the 2020 Tokyo Games, where he took silver, also won bronze at the 2022 Worlds in Eugene, Oregon, and gold at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games.

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Earlier at the Quzhou meet, China's 17-year-old Yan Ziyi eclipsed her own U20 world record in the women's javelin by more than a meter, throwing an impressive 65.89m to clinch the national title.

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Yan's victory followed another new U20 world mark set by young talent Zhang Jiale, who recorded a 77.24m toss in the women's hammer throw on Saturday to win her first national title.

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"I feel I've always been explosive when I go hard in a competition, and I even blew myself away today. This progress was surprisingly good," said the 19-year-old Zhang, whose new youth mark was just 0.44 meters shy of the Asian record held by veteran Wang Zheng.

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sunxiaochen@chinadaily.com.cn

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Local residents cycle past the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Village construction site in Milan on Thursday.

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The medals for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on display at their unveiling in Venice, Italy, on July 15.

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ROME — Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organizers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are on schedule.

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"Preparations are progressing steadily, and according to the timeline we have set," Andrea Varnier, the chief executive officer of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, told reporters.

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The Olympic opening ceremony is on Feb 6, though curling kicks off the action two days before that. The Paralympics open a month later on March 6, with curling again breaking the ice two days earlier.

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"We are currently in the core phase of operational implementation," said Varnier.

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Simico, the public company responsible for delivering the Olympic facilities, last week promised that "all the planned sports construction projects will be completed before the start of the Olympics".

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Organizers have made a point of delivering a low-cost Winter Games after the extravagance of recent Games.

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Sochi, in Russia in 2014, cost at least $40 billion. Pyeongchang, in South Korea in 2018, came in at over $12 billion. The COVID-hit Games in Beijing in 2022 officially cost $2.24 billion in total organizational expenditure, according to the Beijing 2022 organizing committee's financial report released in May 2023.

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Milano-Cortina is estimating its final bill will be $6 billion. Of that, $4 billion is going toward infrastructure, with the remaining $2 billion on staging the Games.

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The Games are using a host of existing venues — emphasizing the point by holding the closing ceremony in the almost 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater in Verona. Organizers say that avoiding new construction reduces not only costs, but environmental impact.

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'Complex global event'

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This approach also means the Games will stretch 350 kilometers across northern Italy, from Cortina in the Dolomites in the east, to the western suburbs of Milan, with other "clusters" spread through the Alps.

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"As with any complex global event, challenges are part of the process," said Varnier. "We are moving forward with confidence."

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One of the few new venues will briefly be the Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena, before assuming its intended role as the multipurpose Eventim Arena after the Games.

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While organizers have managed to avoid being lumbered with a little-used speed-skating track by temporarily converting two exhibition halls at the Milan fair grounds, another group of sports with few participants created a political and construction headache.

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Because Italy did not have a track for the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton events, organizers considered using existing sites in Austria or Switzerland.

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Matteo Salvini, the second-in-command and Minister of Transport of Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government, insisted in late 2023 that the events be held in Italy.

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That meant a breakneck race to build a track in Cortina. It was completed just in time for pre-approval in March.

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Accommodation, which often poses a logistical and financial problem for Olympic organizers, seems to be locked up.

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The Milan Village, six seven-story buildings to be converted into university dorms after the Games, will be delivered in "early October", despite the recent legal troubles of its developer, the Coima group.

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In Cortina, 377 prefabricated modules will be installed by the end of October.

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Snow concern

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While it is not clear if Italy's ski star Federica Brignone, who won the overall World Cup and a world title last season but smashed her left leg, will be fit to compete, the organizers revealed in July the design of the medals she would be chasing.

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They will weigh 420 grams in bronze and 500 grams in gold and in silver.

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The designer promised the medals will endure better than a few of those from last year's Paris Games. Some 220 medals, which contained a small piece of scrap metal from the Eiffel Tower, had to be replaced because they quickly turned black or rusted.

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"We cannot allow what happened in Paris to happen again," said their designer Raffaella Panie.

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That leaves just one unknown. The Italian meteorological service has said it is unable to predict whether there will be enough snow next February.

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The organizers said they were not worried. "We'll be ready," they said.

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Local residents cycle past the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Village construction site in Milan on Thursday.

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The medals for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on display at their unveiling in Venice, Italy, on July 15.

\n

ROME — Six months before the start of the Winter Olympics, Italian organizers say that, after years of ups and downs, they are on schedule.

\n

"Preparations are progressing steadily, and according to the timeline we have set," Andrea Varnier, the chief executive officer of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, told reporters.

\n

The Olympic opening ceremony is on Feb 6, though curling kicks off the action two days before that. The Paralympics open a month later on March 6, with curling again breaking the ice two days earlier.

\n

"We are currently in the core phase of operational implementation," said Varnier.

\n

Simico, the public company responsible for delivering the Olympic facilities, last week promised that "all the planned sports construction projects will be completed before the start of the Olympics".

\n

Organizers have made a point of delivering a low-cost Winter Games after the extravagance of recent Games.

\n

Sochi, in Russia in 2014, cost at least $40 billion. Pyeongchang, in South Korea in 2018, came in at over $12 billion. The COVID-hit Games in Beijing in 2022 officially cost $2.24 billion in total organizational expenditure, according to the Beijing 2022 organizing committee's financial report released in May 2023.

\n

Milano-Cortina is estimating its final bill will be $6 billion. Of that, $4 billion is going toward infrastructure, with the remaining $2 billion on staging the Games.

\n

The Games are using a host of existing venues — emphasizing the point by holding the closing ceremony in the almost 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater in Verona. Organizers say that avoiding new construction reduces not only costs, but environmental impact.

\n

'Complex global event'

\n

This approach also means the Games will stretch 350 kilometers across northern Italy, from Cortina in the Dolomites in the east, to the western suburbs of Milan, with other "clusters" spread through the Alps.

\n

"As with any complex global event, challenges are part of the process," said Varnier. "We are moving forward with confidence."

\n

One of the few new venues will briefly be the Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena, before assuming its intended role as the multipurpose Eventim Arena after the Games.

\n

While organizers have managed to avoid being lumbered with a little-used speed-skating track by temporarily converting two exhibition halls at the Milan fair grounds, another group of sports with few participants created a political and construction headache.

\n

Because Italy did not have a track for the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton events, organizers considered using existing sites in Austria or Switzerland.

\n

Matteo Salvini, the second-in-command and Minister of Transport of Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government, insisted in late 2023 that the events be held in Italy.

\n

That meant a breakneck race to build a track in Cortina. It was completed just in time for pre-approval in March.

\n

Accommodation, which often poses a logistical and financial problem for Olympic organizers, seems to be locked up.

\n

The Milan Village, six seven-story buildings to be converted into university dorms after the Games, will be delivered in "early October", despite the recent legal troubles of its developer, the Coima group.

\n

In Cortina, 377 prefabricated modules will be installed by the end of October.

\n

Snow concern

\n

While it is not clear if Italy's ski star Federica Brignone, who won the overall World Cup and a world title last season but smashed her left leg, will be fit to compete, the organizers revealed in July the design of the medals she would be chasing.

\n

They will weigh 420 grams in bronze and 500 grams in gold and in silver.

\n

The designer promised the medals will endure better than a few of those from last year's Paris Games. Some 220 medals, which contained a small piece of scrap metal from the Eiffel Tower, had to be replaced because they quickly turned black or rusted.

\n

"We cannot allow what happened in Paris to happen again," said their designer Raffaella Panie.

\n

That leaves just one unknown. The Italian meteorological service has said it is unable to predict whether there will be enough snow next February.

\n

The organizers said they were not worried. "We'll be ready," they said.

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LAGUNA BEACH, California — Nyjah Huston, widely regarded as the greatest street skateboarder of all time, has set his sights on Olympic gold when the sport returns to its roots at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

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Huston, 30, represented the United States in the sport's Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, and again at Paris 2024. He will be 33 when the Games return to Southern California, but says his drive remains undiminished.

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"I'm stoked for the LA Olympics. I'm definitely going to try my best to be there," Huston told reporters. "It helps, having the extra motivation that it's in Southern California, where I've lived for so long and where skateboarding really thrives."

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Born in Northern California, Huston first stepped on a board at the age of three, won his first competition by 10, and now boasts a trophy room bursting with awards, including multiple gold medals from the SLS World Championships and the X Games.

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Inspired by LA skateboarding videos, Huston moved to Southern California at 15 and remains deeply connected to the region.

\n

"There couldn't be a better time for the Olympics to be in LA. It's going to be sick," he said.

\n

Reflecting on his Olympic experiences, Huston acknowledged the unique pressures athletes face at the Games, and admitted he was unprepared for the intensity in Tokyo.

\n

"It was the first time ever that we were skating for our country, which means a lot to me, and was something that was totally new to skateboarding," he said.

\n

After a disappointing result in Tokyo, Huston adjusted his approach for Paris, where he captured a bronze medal.

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"I tried to go into Paris with more of an open mind, and said: 'Let's just see how it goes'," he explained.

\n

"I did mess up on my first run, but then that made me try harder tricks in my second run. I really went for it, and put it all on the line. It ended up working out."

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'A way of life'

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Despite skateboarding's growing presence in the Olympics, Huston maintains that the sport's essence is rooted in its lifestyle and community.

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"In my eyes, skateboarding is more of a lifestyle than it is a sport; it's more of a way of life," said Huston.

\n

"The most true and the most important side of skateboarding is going out and having fun with my buddies, skating at different spots around the city, challenging myself, learning new tricks and filming videos," he said. "And, then, big moments like the Olympics are just a plus on top of that."

\n

Huston, who has his own skateboard brand, Disorder Skateboards, has also observed the sport's global expansion. "I have noticed it a lot since the Olympics in places like Japan and China," he said.

\n

"There weren't that many skate fans out there. But now, we've had some contests there the past few years and it is growing more and more."

\n

Huston will mark his 20th year competing at the X Games next year, and was recently announced as a Founder Athlete for the X Games League (XGL), a team-based circuit set to launch next summer.

\n

"X Games League is about creating more opportunity for skateboarders and action sports athletes," he said.

\n

Looking ahead, Huston remains focused on longevity. "One of my goals in life, and in skateboarding, is to simply skate for as long as possible," he said.

\n

"I want to be out there grinding rails when I'm 60, 70 years old."

\n

", + "content": "

LAGUNA BEACH, California — Nyjah Huston, widely regarded as the greatest street skateboarder of all time, has set his sights on Olympic gold when the sport returns to its roots at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

\n

Huston, 30, represented the United States in the sport's Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, and again at Paris 2024. He will be 33 when the Games return to Southern California, but says his drive remains undiminished.

\n

"I'm stoked for the LA Olympics. I'm definitely going to try my best to be there," Huston told reporters. "It helps, having the extra motivation that it's in Southern California, where I've lived for so long and where skateboarding really thrives."

\n

Born in Northern California, Huston first stepped on a board at the age of three, won his first competition by 10, and now boasts a trophy room bursting with awards, including multiple gold medals from the SLS World Championships and the X Games.

\n

Inspired by LA skateboarding videos, Huston moved to Southern California at 15 and remains deeply connected to the region.

\n

"There couldn't be a better time for the Olympics to be in LA. It's going to be sick," he said.

\n

Reflecting on his Olympic experiences, Huston acknowledged the unique pressures athletes face at the Games, and admitted he was unprepared for the intensity in Tokyo.

\n

"It was the first time ever that we were skating for our country, which means a lot to me, and was something that was totally new to skateboarding," he said.

\n

After a disappointing result in Tokyo, Huston adjusted his approach for Paris, where he captured a bronze medal.

\n

"I tried to go into Paris with more of an open mind, and said: 'Let's just see how it goes'," he explained.

\n

"I did mess up on my first run, but then that made me try harder tricks in my second run. I really went for it, and put it all on the line. It ended up working out."

\n

'A way of life'

\n

Despite skateboarding's growing presence in the Olympics, Huston maintains that the sport's essence is rooted in its lifestyle and community.

\n

"In my eyes, skateboarding is more of a lifestyle than it is a sport; it's more of a way of life," said Huston.

\n

"The most true and the most important side of skateboarding is going out and having fun with my buddies, skating at different spots around the city, challenging myself, learning new tricks and filming videos," he said. "And, then, big moments like the Olympics are just a plus on top of that."

\n

Huston, who has his own skateboard brand, Disorder Skateboards, has also observed the sport's global expansion. "I have noticed it a lot since the Olympics in places like Japan and China," he said.

\n

"There weren't that many skate fans out there. But now, we've had some contests there the past few years and it is growing more and more."

\n

Huston will mark his 20th year competing at the X Games next year, and was recently announced as a Founder Athlete for the X Games League (XGL), a team-based circuit set to launch next summer.

\n

"X Games League is about creating more opportunity for skateboarders and action sports athletes," he said.

\n

Looking ahead, Huston remains focused on longevity. "One of my goals in life, and in skateboarding, is to simply skate for as long as possible," he said.

\n

"I want to be out there grinding rails when I'm 60, 70 years old."

\n

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Visitors ride camels to tour the Xixia Imperial Tombs in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on July 13. Since the tombs were inscribed on the World Heritage List, the scenic spot has seen a tourism boom, with tourists from across the country flocking to experience the charm of Chinese civilization and enjoy the summer holidays.

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As the largest existing ancient Chinese venue for imperial sacrificial ceremonies of agriculture, the Altar of the God of Agriculture often seemed to be neglected by bustling visitors who poured into the nearby Temple of Heaven just across Beijing's Central Axis.

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But when the Central Axis was inscribed on the World Heritage List in July last year, with the words "Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital", things changed dramatically.

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Now the sacrificial altar, as a component of the axis — an ensemble of palaces, ceremonial and public buildings, roads and other aspects governing the overall layout of the old city area of the Chinese capital — is embracing a new scenario. It has received more than 1.2 million visits between July 2024 and last month, a tenfold year-on-year increase, according to the administration of the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, which oversees the altar site.

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"The altar was once merely a relaxation area for residents of local communities. But when people know it provides a good angle to view the northern section of Beijing's Central Axis, tourists rush to the place now," said Lyu Zhou, director of the National Heritage Center at Tsinghua University, who participated in the axis application process. "This is the charm and influence of a World Heritage site."

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China has 60 UNESCO World Heritage sites, the second most among all countries. President Xi Jinping's continuous guidance in applications for World Heritage sites has helped to better unveil their outstanding universal value to the world and boost international communication.

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Following the inscription of the Central Axis on the list, Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called for further efforts to preserve the country's cultural and natural treasures and renew their glamour in the new era. He also noted that such inclusions on the list have added new luster to world civilizations.

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Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012, Xi has toured a number of World Heritage sites and made many instructions related to their significance and protection.

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In 2016, after receiving a letter from four archaeologists about seeking World Heritage status for the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu city in Hangzhou, the capital of East China's Zhejiang province, Xi proposed the "three-benefits "principle guiding such applications. He said the projects should be beneficial to highlighting the historical and cultural value of Chinese civilization, to demonstrating the spiritual pursuits of the Chinese nation, and to showcasing for the world a comprehensive and authentic ancient and modern China.

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In 2003, when Xi was the Party secretary of Zhejiang, he visited the Liangzhu site, a hub for a rice-cultivating and jade-worshiping culture dating back 4,300 to 5,300 years. He called for better protection of the site, which was then facing huge pressure, as it was being disturbed by nearby quarries. Lasting comprehensive protection and studies finally brought World Heritage status in 2019 to the "Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City".

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"The 'three-benefits' principle proposed by President Xi is fundamental for our application work," said Zheng Jun, a researcher at the China Academy of Cultural Heritage, who is also a World Heritage consultant for the International Council on Monuments and Sites. "It gets rid of the old narrative of history that often centered on the West."

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For locals who live around the World Heritage sites, the legacies left by their ancestors bear new fruit. Last year, Xi called for efforts to take UNESCO inclusion as an opportunity to further strengthen the comprehensive and systematic protection of cultural and natural heritage and make good use of the sites to better meet the people's needs.

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"The application is essentially a process of enhancing protection of the heritage, as each site needs to be improved in legal protection, heritage management and monitoring, and its value must be explained to prepare for the application," said Zheng, adding that "World Heritage sites are key tourist brands".

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For example, "The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er", in Yunnan province, was listed in 2023. This mountainous area has become a haven for an ancient planting technique, in which tea trees are cultivated under forest canopies. The method is known as the "understory" growing technique, by which sunshine is filtered and moisture ensured.

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"It represents a format of sustainable development," Zheng said. "Gaining World Heritage status helps to protect the local ecosystem and cultural tradition. It also greatly improves the value of local tea and thus the economy booms."

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Another example can be found in Fujian province, where tulou are traditional multifamily, communal living structures of mainly the Hakka people that are built in a circular or square pattern designed for defense purposes. In the past, many young people who lived in tulou migrated to other places to earn a living.

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In 2000, when Xi was governor of the province, he coordinated the application work and suggested using the term "Fujian Tulou" in the application process.

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Fujian Tulou became a World Heritage site in 2008. After that, local people who had moved away found that they could earn more from local tourism, so they returned home.

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"This not only increased their income, but also solved social problems like left-behind children, showing the remarkable influence of the sites in tourism," Zheng said.

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In July, the Xixia Imperial Tombs in Yinchuan, the capital of Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region — currently the most intact archaeological site of the Xixia Dynasty (1038-1227) — became China's newest entry on the World Heritage List, signifying the nation's continued efforts in applying for World Heritage status for its numerous legacies of various ethnic groups.

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Cultural dialogue

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Through decades of practice, Chinese professionals have explored effective ways to prepare materials for seeking World Heritage status, enabling the value of China's sites to be understood by experts from other cultural backgrounds, according to Chen Tongbin, honorary director of the Institute of Architectural History affiliated with the China Architecture Design and Research Group.

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Chen has participated in World Heritage application for more than two decades. She said that each inscribed site represents an aspect of Chinese civilization, and by piecing them together, the world can gradually get a comprehensive view of China.

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"The key point is to view the sites from the perspective of human civilization instead of China's own, extracting the most fundamental elements of them and letting the facts speak," said Chen, who also was the main drafter of documents when seeking World Heritage status for the Xixia Imperial Tombs.

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"When viewing the Xixia Imperial Tombs from the global perspective, for instance, you will find that none of the existing sites on the World Heritage List had a relation to the Xixia Dynasty or the Tangut people who established it," she said, so the Xixia tombs site "fills in a blank".

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In a congratulatory message to the 44th Session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Fuzhou, Fujian, in 2021, President Xi said that China stands ready to work with all countries and UNESCO to strengthen exchanges, boost cooperation and enhance mutual learning to jointly preserve the cultural and natural treasures of the whole of mankind.

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Zheng, the researcher from the China Academy of Cultural Heritage, said, "The World Heritage system is a good platform for international communication and equal dialogue among various civilizations."

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A remarkable example of such communication was the successful application for inscription on the World Heritage List of "Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor" in 2014 by China and its Central Asian neighbors Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

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"The ancient Silk Road spanning across Asia, Africa and Europe is one of the world's largest heritage sites, woven together by a vast network of corridors and routes. It's impossible to apply for it all at once", so the applications are instead segmented, said Zheng.

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During the application process, the three countries had frequent conferences to work out details in application strategies, selection of constituting elements, extraction of value, establishment of a multinational joint management system, and preparation of documents in the bid for World Heritage status.

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The project proved to be a model for other sections of the Silk Road in applying for World Heritage status. Following the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor's application success, "Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor", involving Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, was inscribed on the list in 2023. Chinese experts including Lyu also contributed their ideas during the application process for that corridor.

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"These sites depict the scenes of communication, dialogue and growth of human civilization throughout history," Lyu said. "For today's people, they also create a space for development through cooperation."

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Contact the writers at wangru1@chinadaily.com.cn

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A public worker uses a sprayer to eradicate mosquitos in the drains under the rooftops in Haizhu district in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Wednesday in order to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

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Guangdong province has made progress in curbing the spread of Chikungunya fever, particularly in the city of Foshan, where a recent surge in cases has shown signs of slowing, a senior provincial disease control official said.

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Kang Min, director of the institute for prevention and control of infectious diseases at the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said 2,892 new local cases were reported in the week ending Saturday, a decrease of 48 cases from the previous week.

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In Foshan's Shunde district, the hardest-hit area, the number of new cases has declined over five consecutive days, Kang said. He added that despite the progress, both Chikungunya and dengue fever remain in their peak seasons.

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"Guangdong, with its high volume of international exchanges, continues to face persistent risks of imported cases," Kang said.

\n

He warned that the ongoing flood season, along with typhoons, heavy rainfall and other weather conditions, have increased mosquito activity — making the next few weeks particularly challenging for disease prevention and control.

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Kang urged both government departments and residents to step up efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds through effective, concrete measures.

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Chikungunya fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the chikungunya virus and transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes, commonly known as spotted mosquitoes. The disease can affect people of all ages, Kang said.

\n

Zhou Huiling, a senior infectious diseases physician at the First People's Hospital of Foshan, said patients are currently being treated in isolation wards to prevent further transmission.

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Patients can be discharged only after testing negative on nucleic acid tests or after receiving hospital treatment for at least a week, she said.

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"Most of the current patients have mild symptoms, and by the time of discharge, symptoms are mostly relieved, with only a few reporting lingering mild joint pain," Zhou said.

\n

She explained that the joint pain is caused by the virus directly invading joints, infecting osteoblasts and synovial tissues, and triggering the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines that can lead to bone damage.

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The pain typically affects small joints in the ankles, fingers and wrists, but can also extend to larger joints such as the knees and shoulders. Symptoms tend to worsen with physical activity, and Zhou advised patients in the acute phase to stay in bed and limit movement.

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"Being bitten by a mosquito doesn't necessarily lead to infection — only bites from virus-carrying mosquitoes pose a risk," she said.

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Although no serious cases have been reported, experts warn that high-risk groups include infants, seniors over age 65, pregnant women, patients with chronic illnesses and those on immunosuppressive treatments, such as organ transplant recipients, AIDS patients and long-term users of immunosuppressants.

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"There is still no vaccine available. Mosquito prevention remains the most important control measure, and early screening and isolation are key to preventing community transmission," Zhou said.

\n

Her hospital currently offers free nucleic acid testing for Chikungunya, with seven testing rounds conducted daily and results available within three to four hours.

\n

As of Monday, Foshan — located about 20 kilometers from Guangzhou, the provincial capital — has reported more than 7,000 cases of Chikungunya, the highest in Guangdong, China's most populous province with more than 127 million people.

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A public worker uses a sprayer to eradicate mosquitos in the drains under the rooftops in Haizhu district in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Wednesday in order to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

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Guangdong province has made progress in curbing the spread of Chikungunya fever, particularly in the city of Foshan, where a recent surge in cases has shown signs of slowing, a senior provincial disease control official said.

\n

Kang Min, director of the institute for prevention and control of infectious diseases at the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said 2,892 new local cases were reported in the week ending Saturday, a decrease of 48 cases from the previous week.

\n

In Foshan's Shunde district, the hardest-hit area, the number of new cases has declined over five consecutive days, Kang said. He added that despite the progress, both Chikungunya and dengue fever remain in their peak seasons.

\n

"Guangdong, with its high volume of international exchanges, continues to face persistent risks of imported cases," Kang said.

\n

He warned that the ongoing flood season, along with typhoons, heavy rainfall and other weather conditions, have increased mosquito activity — making the next few weeks particularly challenging for disease prevention and control.

\n

Kang urged both government departments and residents to step up efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds through effective, concrete measures.

\n

Chikungunya fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the chikungunya virus and transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes, commonly known as spotted mosquitoes. The disease can affect people of all ages, Kang said.

\n

Zhou Huiling, a senior infectious diseases physician at the First People's Hospital of Foshan, said patients are currently being treated in isolation wards to prevent further transmission.

\n

Patients can be discharged only after testing negative on nucleic acid tests or after receiving hospital treatment for at least a week, she said.

\n

"Most of the current patients have mild symptoms, and by the time of discharge, symptoms are mostly relieved, with only a few reporting lingering mild joint pain," Zhou said.

\n

She explained that the joint pain is caused by the virus directly invading joints, infecting osteoblasts and synovial tissues, and triggering the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines that can lead to bone damage.

\n

The pain typically affects small joints in the ankles, fingers and wrists, but can also extend to larger joints such as the knees and shoulders. Symptoms tend to worsen with physical activity, and Zhou advised patients in the acute phase to stay in bed and limit movement.

\n

"Being bitten by a mosquito doesn't necessarily lead to infection — only bites from virus-carrying mosquitoes pose a risk," she said.

\n

Although no serious cases have been reported, experts warn that high-risk groups include infants, seniors over age 65, pregnant women, patients with chronic illnesses and those on immunosuppressive treatments, such as organ transplant recipients, AIDS patients and long-term users of immunosuppressants.

\n

"There is still no vaccine available. Mosquito prevention remains the most important control measure, and early screening and isolation are key to preventing community transmission," Zhou said.

\n

Her hospital currently offers free nucleic acid testing for Chikungunya, with seven testing rounds conducted daily and results available within three to four hours.

\n

As of Monday, Foshan — located about 20 kilometers from Guangzhou, the provincial capital — has reported more than 7,000 cases of Chikungunya, the highest in Guangdong, China's most populous province with more than 127 million people.

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A public worker uses a sprayer to eradicate mosquitos in the drains under the rooftops in Haizhu district in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Wednesday in order to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

\n

Guangdong province has made progress in curbing the spread of Chikungunya fever, particularly in the city of Foshan, where a recent surge in cases has shown signs of slowing, a senior provincial disease control official said.

\n

Kang Min, director of the institute for prevention and control of infectious diseases at the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said 2,892 new local cases were reported in the week ending Saturday, a decrease of 48 cases from the previous week.

\n

In Foshan's Shunde district, the hardest-hit area, the number of new cases has declined over five consecutive days, Kang said. He added that despite the progress, both Chikungunya and dengue fever remain in their peak seasons.

\n

"Guangdong, with its high volume of international exchanges, continues to face persistent risks of imported cases," Kang said.

\n

He warned that the ongoing flood season, along with typhoons, heavy rainfall and other weather conditions, have increased mosquito activity — making the next few weeks particularly challenging for disease prevention and control.

\n

Kang urged both government departments and residents to step up efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds through effective, concrete measures.

\n

Chikungunya fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the chikungunya virus and transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes, commonly known as spotted mosquitoes. The disease can affect people of all ages, Kang said.

\n

Zhou Huiling, a senior infectious diseases physician at the First People's Hospital of Foshan, said patients are currently being treated in isolation wards to prevent further transmission.

\n

Patients can be discharged only after testing negative on nucleic acid tests or after receiving hospital treatment for at least a week, she said.

\n

"Most of the current patients have mild symptoms, and by the time of discharge, symptoms are mostly relieved, with only a few reporting lingering mild joint pain," Zhou said.

\n

She explained that the joint pain is caused by the virus directly invading joints, infecting osteoblasts and synovial tissues, and triggering the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines that can lead to bone damage.

\n

The pain typically affects small joints in the ankles, fingers and wrists, but can also extend to larger joints such as the knees and shoulders. Symptoms tend to worsen with physical activity, and Zhou advised patients in the acute phase to stay in bed and limit movement.

\n

"Being bitten by a mosquito doesn't necessarily lead to infection — only bites from virus-carrying mosquitoes pose a risk," she said.

\n

Although no serious cases have been reported, experts warn that high-risk groups include infants, seniors over age 65, pregnant women, patients with chronic illnesses and those on immunosuppressive treatments, such as organ transplant recipients, AIDS patients and long-term users of immunosuppressants.

\n

"There is still no vaccine available. Mosquito prevention remains the most important control measure, and early screening and isolation are key to preventing community transmission," Zhou said.

\n

Her hospital currently offers free nucleic acid testing for Chikungunya, with seven testing rounds conducted daily and results available within three to four hours.

\n

As of Monday, Foshan — located about 20 kilometers from Guangzhou, the provincial capital — has reported more than 7,000 cases of Chikungunya, the highest in Guangdong, China's most populous province with more than 127 million people.

\n

zhengcaixiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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A public worker uses a sprayer to eradicate mosquitos in the drains under the rooftops in Haizhu district in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Wednesday in order to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

\n

Guangdong province has made progress in curbing the spread of Chikungunya fever, particularly in the city of Foshan, where a recent surge in cases has shown signs of slowing, a senior provincial disease control official said.

\n

Kang Min, director of the institute for prevention and control of infectious diseases at the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said 2,892 new local cases were reported in the week ending Saturday, a decrease of 48 cases from the previous week.

\n

In Foshan's Shunde district, the hardest-hit area, the number of new cases has declined over five consecutive days, Kang said. He added that despite the progress, both Chikungunya and dengue fever remain in their peak seasons.

\n

"Guangdong, with its high volume of international exchanges, continues to face persistent risks of imported cases," Kang said.

\n

He warned that the ongoing flood season, along with typhoons, heavy rainfall and other weather conditions, have increased mosquito activity — making the next few weeks particularly challenging for disease prevention and control.

\n

Kang urged both government departments and residents to step up efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds through effective, concrete measures.

\n

Chikungunya fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the chikungunya virus and transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes, commonly known as spotted mosquitoes. The disease can affect people of all ages, Kang said.

\n

Zhou Huiling, a senior infectious diseases physician at the First People's Hospital of Foshan, said patients are currently being treated in isolation wards to prevent further transmission.

\n

Patients can be discharged only after testing negative on nucleic acid tests or after receiving hospital treatment for at least a week, she said.

\n

"Most of the current patients have mild symptoms, and by the time of discharge, symptoms are mostly relieved, with only a few reporting lingering mild joint pain," Zhou said.

\n

She explained that the joint pain is caused by the virus directly invading joints, infecting osteoblasts and synovial tissues, and triggering the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines that can lead to bone damage.

\n

The pain typically affects small joints in the ankles, fingers and wrists, but can also extend to larger joints such as the knees and shoulders. Symptoms tend to worsen with physical activity, and Zhou advised patients in the acute phase to stay in bed and limit movement.

\n

"Being bitten by a mosquito doesn't necessarily lead to infection — only bites from virus-carrying mosquitoes pose a risk," she said.

\n

Although no serious cases have been reported, experts warn that high-risk groups include infants, seniors over age 65, pregnant women, patients with chronic illnesses and those on immunosuppressive treatments, such as organ transplant recipients, AIDS patients and long-term users of immunosuppressants.

\n

"There is still no vaccine available. Mosquito prevention remains the most important control measure, and early screening and isolation are key to preventing community transmission," Zhou said.

\n

Her hospital currently offers free nucleic acid testing for Chikungunya, with seven testing rounds conducted daily and results available within three to four hours.

\n

As of Monday, Foshan — located about 20 kilometers from Guangzhou, the provincial capital — has reported more than 7,000 cases of Chikungunya, the highest in Guangdong, China's most populous province with more than 127 million people.

\n

zhengcaixiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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Two female South China tiger cubs play together at a breeding base in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Monday. The cubs were born on April 27 and are said to be in good health.

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Two female South China tiger cubs play together at a breeding base in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Monday. The cubs were born on April 27 and are said to be in good health.

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Two female South China tiger cubs play together at a breeding base in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Monday. The cubs were born on April 27 and are said to be in good health.

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Two female South China tiger cubs play together at a breeding base in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Monday. The cubs were born on April 27 and are said to be in good health.

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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Monday imposed new restrictive measures against 16 fugitives wanted for national security offenses, including bans on financial support and the revocation of most of their SAR passports.

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The 11 men and five women were among 19 fugitives originally named by police on July 25 as wanted for their alleged involvement in the "Hong Kong Parliament", which authorities have labeled a subversive organization operating outside the city. Among the 19 are Yuan Gong-yi, Fok Ka-chi and Choi Ming-da, who had previously been placed on a wanted list.

\n

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung invoked powers under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance to impose new restrictions on 16 of the 19 individuals: Victor Ho Leung-mau, Chan Lai-chun, Feng Chongyi, Gong Sasha, Ng Man-yan, Tsang Wai-fan, Chin Po-fun, Paul Ha Hoi-chun, Hau Chung-yu, Ho Wing-yau, Keung Ka-wai, Tony Lam, Agnes Ng, Wong Chun-wah, Wong Sau-wo and Zhang Xinyan.

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The measures prohibit anyone from making available or handling funds for the fugitives, or engaging in specified transactions involving immovable property linked to them. Joint ventures and partnerships with them are also banned.

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Twelve of the individuals have had their Hong Kong SAR passports revoked, and two have been temporarily removed from their positions as directors of their respective enterprises.

\n

Four of the fugitives — Yuan, Fok, Choi and Victor Ho — were already wanted by police before the July 25 announcement, and each carries a bounty of HK$1 million (about $127,400). The other 15 fugitives are subject to HK$200,000 bounties.

\n

Tang also directed the Hong Kong Police Force to gather evidence for potentially banning the "Hong Kong Parliament" and another group, the "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union", under the national security ordinance. Both are described by authorities as subversive organizations.

\n

A government representative said the 16 absconders are currently residing in countries and regions including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia and Thailand.

\n

"They continue to blatantly engage in activities that endanger national security. They also intended to incite hatred through smear and slander against the central authorities and the HKSAR," the representative said.

\n

The police reminded the public that providing financial or other support, including leasing or supplying property to the fugitives, without a license from the secretary for security constitutes an offense punishable by up to seven years in prison.

\n

Anyone who organizes, plans, participates in or commits acts aimed at subverting State power or the Hong Kong SAR by force, threats or other unlawful means is in breach of the National Security Law for Hong Kong, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

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As of July 25, Hong Kong police have listed 34 individuals wanted for alleged national security offenses.

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amberwu@chinadailyhk.com

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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Monday imposed new restrictive measures against 16 fugitives wanted for national security offenses, including bans on financial support and the revocation of most of their SAR passports.

\n

The 11 men and five women were among 19 fugitives originally named by police on July 25 as wanted for their alleged involvement in the "Hong Kong Parliament", which authorities have labeled a subversive organization operating outside the city. Among the 19 are Yuan Gong-yi, Fok Ka-chi and Choi Ming-da, who had previously been placed on a wanted list.

\n

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung invoked powers under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance to impose new restrictions on 16 of the 19 individuals: Victor Ho Leung-mau, Chan Lai-chun, Feng Chongyi, Gong Sasha, Ng Man-yan, Tsang Wai-fan, Chin Po-fun, Paul Ha Hoi-chun, Hau Chung-yu, Ho Wing-yau, Keung Ka-wai, Tony Lam, Agnes Ng, Wong Chun-wah, Wong Sau-wo and Zhang Xinyan.

\n

The measures prohibit anyone from making available or handling funds for the fugitives, or engaging in specified transactions involving immovable property linked to them. Joint ventures and partnerships with them are also banned.

\n

Twelve of the individuals have had their Hong Kong SAR passports revoked, and two have been temporarily removed from their positions as directors of their respective enterprises.

\n

Four of the fugitives — Yuan, Fok, Choi and Victor Ho — were already wanted by police before the July 25 announcement, and each carries a bounty of HK$1 million (about $127,400). The other 15 fugitives are subject to HK$200,000 bounties.

\n

Tang also directed the Hong Kong Police Force to gather evidence for potentially banning the "Hong Kong Parliament" and another group, the "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union", under the national security ordinance. Both are described by authorities as subversive organizations.

\n

A government representative said the 16 absconders are currently residing in countries and regions including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia and Thailand.

\n

"They continue to blatantly engage in activities that endanger national security. They also intended to incite hatred through smear and slander against the central authorities and the HKSAR," the representative said.

\n

The police reminded the public that providing financial or other support, including leasing or supplying property to the fugitives, without a license from the secretary for security constitutes an offense punishable by up to seven years in prison.

\n

Anyone who organizes, plans, participates in or commits acts aimed at subverting State power or the Hong Kong SAR by force, threats or other unlawful means is in breach of the National Security Law for Hong Kong, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

\n

As of July 25, Hong Kong police have listed 34 individuals wanted for alleged national security offenses.

\n

amberwu@chinadailyhk.com

\n

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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Monday imposed new restrictive measures against 16 fugitives wanted for national security offenses, including bans on financial support and the revocation of most of their SAR passports.

\n

The 11 men and five women were among 19 fugitives originally named by police on July 25 as wanted for their alleged involvement in the "Hong Kong Parliament", which authorities have labeled a subversive organization operating outside the city. Among the 19 are Yuan Gong-yi, Fok Ka-chi and Choi Ming-da, who had previously been placed on a wanted list.

\n

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung invoked powers under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance to impose new restrictions on 16 of the 19 individuals: Victor Ho Leung-mau, Chan Lai-chun, Feng Chongyi, Gong Sasha, Ng Man-yan, Tsang Wai-fan, Chin Po-fun, Paul Ha Hoi-chun, Hau Chung-yu, Ho Wing-yau, Keung Ka-wai, Tony Lam, Agnes Ng, Wong Chun-wah, Wong Sau-wo and Zhang Xinyan.

\n

The measures prohibit anyone from making available or handling funds for the fugitives, or engaging in specified transactions involving immovable property linked to them. Joint ventures and partnerships with them are also banned.

\n

Twelve of the individuals have had their Hong Kong SAR passports revoked, and two have been temporarily removed from their positions as directors of their respective enterprises.

\n

Four of the fugitives — Yuan, Fok, Choi and Victor Ho — were already wanted by police before the July 25 announcement, and each carries a bounty of HK$1 million (about $127,400). The other 15 fugitives are subject to HK$200,000 bounties.

\n

Tang also directed the Hong Kong Police Force to gather evidence for potentially banning the "Hong Kong Parliament" and another group, the "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union", under the national security ordinance. Both are described by authorities as subversive organizations.

\n

A government representative said the 16 absconders are currently residing in countries and regions including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia and Thailand.

\n

"They continue to blatantly engage in activities that endanger national security. They also intended to incite hatred through smear and slander against the central authorities and the HKSAR," the representative said.

\n

The police reminded the public that providing financial or other support, including leasing or supplying property to the fugitives, without a license from the secretary for security constitutes an offense punishable by up to seven years in prison.

\n

Anyone who organizes, plans, participates in or commits acts aimed at subverting State power or the Hong Kong SAR by force, threats or other unlawful means is in breach of the National Security Law for Hong Kong, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

\n

As of July 25, Hong Kong police have listed 34 individuals wanted for alleged national security offenses.

\n

amberwu@chinadailyhk.com

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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Monday imposed new restrictive measures against 16 fugitives wanted for national security offenses, including bans on financial support and the revocation of most of their SAR passports.

\n

The 11 men and five women were among 19 fugitives originally named by police on July 25 as wanted for their alleged involvement in the "Hong Kong Parliament", which authorities have labeled a subversive organization operating outside the city. Among the 19 are Yuan Gong-yi, Fok Ka-chi and Choi Ming-da, who had previously been placed on a wanted list.

\n

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung invoked powers under the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance to impose new restrictions on 16 of the 19 individuals: Victor Ho Leung-mau, Chan Lai-chun, Feng Chongyi, Gong Sasha, Ng Man-yan, Tsang Wai-fan, Chin Po-fun, Paul Ha Hoi-chun, Hau Chung-yu, Ho Wing-yau, Keung Ka-wai, Tony Lam, Agnes Ng, Wong Chun-wah, Wong Sau-wo and Zhang Xinyan.

\n

The measures prohibit anyone from making available or handling funds for the fugitives, or engaging in specified transactions involving immovable property linked to them. Joint ventures and partnerships with them are also banned.

\n

Twelve of the individuals have had their Hong Kong SAR passports revoked, and two have been temporarily removed from their positions as directors of their respective enterprises.

\n

Four of the fugitives — Yuan, Fok, Choi and Victor Ho — were already wanted by police before the July 25 announcement, and each carries a bounty of HK$1 million (about $127,400). The other 15 fugitives are subject to HK$200,000 bounties.

\n

Tang also directed the Hong Kong Police Force to gather evidence for potentially banning the "Hong Kong Parliament" and another group, the "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union", under the national security ordinance. Both are described by authorities as subversive organizations.

\n

A government representative said the 16 absconders are currently residing in countries and regions including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, Australia and Thailand.

\n

"They continue to blatantly engage in activities that endanger national security. They also intended to incite hatred through smear and slander against the central authorities and the HKSAR," the representative said.

\n

The police reminded the public that providing financial or other support, including leasing or supplying property to the fugitives, without a license from the secretary for security constitutes an offense punishable by up to seven years in prison.

\n

Anyone who organizes, plans, participates in or commits acts aimed at subverting State power or the Hong Kong SAR by force, threats or other unlawful means is in breach of the National Security Law for Hong Kong, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

\n

As of July 25, Hong Kong police have listed 34 individuals wanted for alleged national security offenses.

\n

amberwu@chinadailyhk.com

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The tariff war engulfing the major economies, along with lasting geopolitical tensions, has spiked corporate costs and increased market volatility. The convergence of tensions and disruptions has clouded the global economic outlook, posing a profound test to the resilience of economies worldwide.

\n

Against this backdrop of rising uncertainty, it should be a common endeavor of all economies to restore certainty and stability. A major takeaway from the Chinese economy during these years — in which it has managed to cope with both tariff attacks and containment challenges — is that certainty and stability can be realized through the implementation of targeted, practical and systemic policies; they are by no means gifts from others.

\n

The Chinese economy grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year, contributing an estimated 30 percent to global growth, serving as a major stabilizer for the world economy.

\n

The International Monetary Fund's latest forecast of China's GDP growth for the year testifies to the resilience of the Chinese economy. The organization predicts that the world's second-largest economy will expand 4.8 percent this year, an upward revision of its earlier forecast of 4.0 percent.

\n

The IMF also raised its outlook for economic growth across emerging markets and developing economies this year to 4.1 percent from 3.7 percent, driven by front-loading and a more upbeat view on China, according to a Reuters report.

\n

Although China has encountered a multitude of politicized and nonmarket practices aimed at suppressing its development in recent years, it has withstood all the stress tests thrown at it. More importantly, it has unequivocally shown that the high-quality development of the Chinese economy is unstoppable as long as the nation focuses on doing its own things well.

\n

Compared with the flip-flopping economic policies of some countries, China's institutional strengths and long-term thinking mean that its socioeconomic policies are effectively implemented and it always keeps the bigger picture in mind. China does not rely on short-term crisis interventions, but on structural resilience rooted in resolve and confidence.

\n

In a recent meeting in preparation for the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China — which will study the proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for national economic and social development — the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee set the economic priorities for the second half of the year. The meeting was a typical example of how the country's leadership seeks to balance long-term vision with immediate needs. This comprehensive approach helps buffer the Chinese economy against present and future external shocks. In doing so, it provides stability for the global economy.

\n

Openness is a key part of China's long-term perspective, which emphasizes greater international integration rather than isolation.

\n

Data from the Ministry of Commerce indicates that as of the end of June this year, China's actual use of foreign direct investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period had reached a cumulative total of $708.73 billion. Displaying their confidence in China's investment climate, 229,000 new foreign-funded enterprises were established during this period in the country, an increase of 25,000 compared with the previous five years.

\n

Many foreign companies continue to see China as an indispensable part of their global strategies. According to the latest annual survey released by the US-China Business Council, US companies remain committed to pursuing opportunities in China over the long term and nearly all sampled companies report they cannot stay globally competitive without their China operations.

\n

In the face of the current risks and challenges, China will focus on deepening reform and opening-up, promoting the in-depth integration of sci-tech innovation and industrial application, prevent and mitigate risks in key sectors, and expand domestic demand. To that end, governments at various levels are expected to make more efforts to strengthen domestic economic circulation and promote the positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows.

\n

That the Chinese economy posted stable performance and made steady progress in the first half of this year reflects its solid foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience, great potential, and the continuous accumulation of positive factors that support its high-quality development.

\n

As a major trading partner of over 150 countries and regions, an ardent advocate of fair and inclusive economic globalization and a dedicated upholder of the rules-based world trade system, China will continue to offer opportunities to the world through its opening-up, and play a critical role in steadying the global industry and supply chains.

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Looking ahead, the country will therefore continue to provide not only high-quality products and services to the world, but also much-needed certainty and stability.

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", - "content": "

The tariff war engulfing the major economies, along with lasting geopolitical tensions, has spiked corporate costs and increased market volatility. The convergence of tensions and disruptions has clouded the global economic outlook, posing a profound test to the resilience of economies worldwide.

\n

Against this backdrop of rising uncertainty, it should be a common endeavor of all economies to restore certainty and stability. A major takeaway from the Chinese economy during these years — in which it has managed to cope with both tariff attacks and containment challenges — is that certainty and stability can be realized through the implementation of targeted, practical and systemic policies; they are by no means gifts from others.

\n

The Chinese economy grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year, contributing an estimated 30 percent to global growth, serving as a major stabilizer for the world economy.

\n

The International Monetary Fund's latest forecast of China's GDP growth for the year testifies to the resilience of the Chinese economy. The organization predicts that the world's second-largest economy will expand 4.8 percent this year, an upward revision of its earlier forecast of 4.0 percent.

\n

The IMF also raised its outlook for economic growth across emerging markets and developing economies this year to 4.1 percent from 3.7 percent, driven by front-loading and a more upbeat view on China, according to a Reuters report.

\n

Although China has encountered a multitude of politicized and nonmarket practices aimed at suppressing its development in recent years, it has withstood all the stress tests thrown at it. More importantly, it has unequivocally shown that the high-quality development of the Chinese economy is unstoppable as long as the nation focuses on doing its own things well.

\n

Compared with the flip-flopping economic policies of some countries, China's institutional strengths and long-term thinking mean that its socioeconomic policies are effectively implemented and it always keeps the bigger picture in mind. China does not rely on short-term crisis interventions, but on structural resilience rooted in resolve and confidence.

\n

In a recent meeting in preparation for the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China — which will study the proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for national economic and social development — the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee set the economic priorities for the second half of the year. The meeting was a typical example of how the country's leadership seeks to balance long-term vision with immediate needs. This comprehensive approach helps buffer the Chinese economy against present and future external shocks. In doing so, it provides stability for the global economy.

\n

Openness is a key part of China's long-term perspective, which emphasizes greater international integration rather than isolation.

\n

Data from the Ministry of Commerce indicates that as of the end of June this year, China's actual use of foreign direct investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period had reached a cumulative total of $708.73 billion. Displaying their confidence in China's investment climate, 229,000 new foreign-funded enterprises were established during this period in the country, an increase of 25,000 compared with the previous five years.

\n

Many foreign companies continue to see China as an indispensable part of their global strategies. According to the latest annual survey released by the US-China Business Council, US companies remain committed to pursuing opportunities in China over the long term and nearly all sampled companies report they cannot stay globally competitive without their China operations.

\n

In the face of the current risks and challenges, China will focus on deepening reform and opening-up, promoting the in-depth integration of sci-tech innovation and industrial application, prevent and mitigate risks in key sectors, and expand domestic demand. To that end, governments at various levels are expected to make more efforts to strengthen domestic economic circulation and promote the positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows.

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That the Chinese economy posted stable performance and made steady progress in the first half of this year reflects its solid foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience, great potential, and the continuous accumulation of positive factors that support its high-quality development.

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As a major trading partner of over 150 countries and regions, an ardent advocate of fair and inclusive economic globalization and a dedicated upholder of the rules-based world trade system, China will continue to offer opportunities to the world through its opening-up, and play a critical role in steadying the global industry and supply chains.

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Looking ahead, the country will therefore continue to provide not only high-quality products and services to the world, but also much-needed certainty and stability.

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As part of the events commemorating 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, many war-themed movies have or are going to hit cinema screens both at home and overseas.

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Dead to Rights is one of them. Centered on the Nanjing Massacre, in just eight days since its July 25 release, the movie has become the top-grossing film of the country's summer box office, with revenues surpassing 1 billion yuan ($140 million).

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Based on true events, the film follows a group of civilians in a Japanese-controlled photo studio in Nanjing, where, as they are forced to develop images for the occupiers, they secretly document the atrocities being carried out by the Japanese troops, risking their lives to preserve the evidence of Japanese war crimes.

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Many moviegoers have attributed the film's success to its powerful storytelling and compelling performances, describing it as a vivid "history lesson" for the younger generation.

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Another film, 731, which revisits the horrific World War II-era human experiments conducted by Japan's notorious biological and chemical warfare unit, the eponymous 731, is set to premiere on Sept 18, to coincide with the 94th anniversary of the Sept 18 Incident in 1931, which marked the start of Japan's invasion of China.

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During the 14-year-long war, China suffered more than 35 million casualties, both military and civilian, and Japanese troops committed countless heinous crimes that deserved universal condemnation.

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Yet due to various reasons, many people in the West are still not fully aware of the horrific acts committed by Japanese invaders in China eight decades ago. While the Holocaust is taught in all history textbooks in the West, the Nanjing Massacre remains not fully understood despite its scale and significance. In 2022, when Evan Kail, a US pawnshop owner, decided to donate a photo album documenting Japanese wartime atrocities in China to the Chinese consulate in Chicago, he even faced death threats. "I want more people to know the truth," he explained about his courageous act.

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Now after watching Dead to Rights, Kail has urged all people, especially those in the West, to see the film, so that "the story of what was in (that) photo album could continue to be shared".

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Indeed, the war-related films are not intended to foster animosity but to help shape our collective memory so that these war crimes will never be forgotten. This is the right way to honor those who gave their lives to uphold freedom, justice and peace, and mourn the loss of innocent lives brutally taken during the war. Only by remembering the horrors of the past can people today truly cherish peace.

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It is outrageous that Japanese rightists still try to deny Japan's wartime atrocities and successive postwar Japanese governments still try to whitewash the country's past crimes. This makes people in countries victimized by Japanese aggressors doubt whether the country has really severed itself from its militaristic past. They rightly question whether Japan is ready to join hands with its Asian neighbors to build a peaceful and prosperous future.

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That some politicians in Japan are still regularly paying homage to the Yasukuni Shrine, where convicted war criminals who committed atrocities against humanity are enshrined, makes the sporadic apologies and remorse Japan has previously expressed for that war of aggression sound hollow and perfunctory.

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But it should be noted that Japanese people were also the victims of Japan's wartime militarism. It is wrong to foster hatred against a people just because a small minority of Japanese militarists set off the war of aggression. Rather, the people of China and Japan should pass on friendship from generation to generation through improved communication, bearing in mind that forgetting history is tantamount to the betrayal of truth.

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What's really worrying about the United States administration's effort to overturn a key 2009 Environmental Protection Agency finding that pollutants from burning fossil fuels should be regulated under the Clean Air Act for the harm they cause to health is that it is propelled by short-term economic interests.

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Late last month the EPA crafted a proposal that would undo the government's "endangerment finding" regarding greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal is currently under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget.

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In June, the US administration announced plans to repeal all limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants.

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These moves serve to benefit the fossil fuel industry and related sectors that play an important role in US politics.

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"By revoking this key scientific finding our government is putting fealty to Big Oil over sound science and people's health," Dan Becker, director of the Center for Biological Diversity's Safe Climate Transport Campaign, said in a statement. "These proposals are a giant gift to oil companies that will do real damage to people, wildlife and future generations."

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Although it might take years for the EPA proposal to be realized even if the courts don't stop it, environmental and public health organizations remain pessimistic.

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"For the industries that contribute most to climate change, the message is 'pollute more'. For everyone feeling the pain of climate disasters, the message is 'you're on our own'," said Abigail Dillen, president of Earthjustice.

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"Health professionals don't change their diagnoses based on politics. The science is clear, and only becoming clearer — the climate crisis is already harming people's health, especially in communities already burdened by pollution and inequities," Emmie Mediate, the US chief program officer of Health Care Without Harm, said in a statement.

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Notably, EPA chief Lee Zeldin also announced plans to target 31 key regulations that would reduce wetland protection, loosen restrictions on pollution from vehicles and power plants, wastewater from coal plants, and air pollution from the energy and manufacturing sectors — including restrictions on mercury, a known neurotoxin. The administration also plans to overturn the "good neighbor rule" which requires states to address pollution carried downwind to other states.

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Environmental health experts correctly warn that if the proposal and plans materialize, they will directly affect health.

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"We need to confront the dangers of harmful pollution using a multitude of tools whether regulatory or via providing economic incentives. There seems to be an intention of willfully cutting off both of these avenues and putting our heads in the sand, while providing some with short-term profits. This is no solution to the challenge of climate change," Lynn Goldman, dean of the George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health and former EPA official, said in a statement to Health Policy Watch.

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Although Zeldin tried to defend the agency's proposal in The Wall Street Journal, saying "the EPA's core mission remains safeguarding human health and the environment", it seems increasingly clear the agency is saying one thing and doing another.

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Due to the tariff war waged by the US, the EPA move might also increase energy prices for US families. Meanwhile, the rising cost of medical care because of increased pollution must also be taken into account.

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According to the Clean Air Act, emissions reduction efforts return $9 to public health, the environment and productivity for every $1 spent.

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"The potential increase in health-related expenses, environmental degradation, and the stifling of innovation will lead to higher costs for consumers and impede economic growth," Margo Oge, former EPA director of transportation and air quality, said in a LinkedIn post.

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As she said, backpedaling on its climate actions will not make America great — it will just make Americans sicker.

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Editor's Note: China's 10 government bodies have jointly unveiled a new plan aimed at boosting the consumption of agricultural products by enhancing supply chains, modernizing distribution systems and stimulating domestic demand in response to changing consumer preferences. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Li Guoxiang, a researcher at the Rural Development Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, explained how the 23 measures in the plan will affect the market and help solve problems. Following are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

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Agricultural products are an important component of overall consumption, and increasing their domestic consumption is vital for promoting economic circulation and boosting demand, which in turn contribute to broader economic and social development goals. It is also essential for rural vitalization, developing rural industries and increasing farmers' incomes.

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The new plan is expected to benefit mostly the primary suppliers of agricultural products. With increased policy support and coordinated national efforts, the increase in consumption of agricultural products will directly increase the income of producers. More importantly, as demand grows, all the parties in the supply chain can share the benefits generated.

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The plan promotes strong interdepartmental collaboration. In addition to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, departments not traditionally associated with agricultural production are now playing an important role. For example, sports authorities are helping to integrate the promotion of agricultural products in rural sports events, while the education sector contributes by including nutritious, farm-sourced meals in school lunch programs. This kind of multi-department synergy is expected to take agricultural consumption to a higher level.

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But interdepartmental collaboration can also be challenging because each department has its own expertise and operational logic. This will require breaking down existing bureaucratic silos and fostering better coordination and consensus across departments to form a cohesive and efficient work mechanism.

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A key priority in the implementation process will be the development and promotion of high-quality and eco-friendly agricultural products. At the same time, long-standing market issues such as false "organic" labels and fake geographical indications need to be addressed. These problems often emerge when the demand for certain products is very high, opening the door for counterfeits and mislabeling. To combat these problems, there is a need to establish product traceability systems and strengthen regulatory enforcement to root out fake and substandard goods. However, these measures can be costly and complex to implement in practice.

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The plan also seeks to address a number of pain points in agricultural consumption. Today's consumers are increasingly focused on health and nutrition, yet many find it difficult to purchase such agricultural products. Meanwhile, producers of high-quality products often find it difficult to secure a fair market price. Inconsistent product quality and inefficient supply chains contribute to this disconnect between supply and demand. To bridge this gap, greater efforts are needed to improve both the cost-effectiveness and personalization of agricultural offerings, ensuring that consumers across different income levels have access to a diverse range of high-quality choices.

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High prices do not always equate to high quality, nor should low prices imply poor standards. Agricultural products are influenced by a variety of factors, which affect their final quality. When changes in these conditions cause a decline in the product quality, timely adjustments must be made to maintain consumer confidence.

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The proliferation of livestream e-commerce, which connects consumers directly with producers, has opened new avenues for marketing agricultural products. But livestreaming has also introduced risks. To protect consumer interests and foster a fair market environment, buyers are encouraged to actively defend their rights. Ensuring accountability in this space is crucial to prevent dishonest practices from driving out legitimate businesses.

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Editor's Note: China's 10 government bodies have jointly unveiled a new plan aimed at boosting the consumption of agricultural products by enhancing supply chains, modernizing distribution systems and stimulating domestic demand in response to changing consumer preferences. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Li Guoxiang, a researcher at the Rural Development Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, explained how the 23 measures in the plan will affect the market and help solve problems. Following are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

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Agricultural products are an important component of overall consumption, and increasing their domestic consumption is vital for promoting economic circulation and boosting demand, which in turn contribute to broader economic and social development goals. It is also essential for rural vitalization, developing rural industries and increasing farmers' incomes.

\n

The new plan is expected to benefit mostly the primary suppliers of agricultural products. With increased policy support and coordinated national efforts, the increase in consumption of agricultural products will directly increase the income of producers. More importantly, as demand grows, all the parties in the supply chain can share the benefits generated.

\n

The plan promotes strong interdepartmental collaboration. In addition to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, departments not traditionally associated with agricultural production are now playing an important role. For example, sports authorities are helping to integrate the promotion of agricultural products in rural sports events, while the education sector contributes by including nutritious, farm-sourced meals in school lunch programs. This kind of multi-department synergy is expected to take agricultural consumption to a higher level.

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But interdepartmental collaboration can also be challenging because each department has its own expertise and operational logic. This will require breaking down existing bureaucratic silos and fostering better coordination and consensus across departments to form a cohesive and efficient work mechanism.

\n

A key priority in the implementation process will be the development and promotion of high-quality and eco-friendly agricultural products. At the same time, long-standing market issues such as false "organic" labels and fake geographical indications need to be addressed. These problems often emerge when the demand for certain products is very high, opening the door for counterfeits and mislabeling. To combat these problems, there is a need to establish product traceability systems and strengthen regulatory enforcement to root out fake and substandard goods. However, these measures can be costly and complex to implement in practice.

\n

The plan also seeks to address a number of pain points in agricultural consumption. Today's consumers are increasingly focused on health and nutrition, yet many find it difficult to purchase such agricultural products. Meanwhile, producers of high-quality products often find it difficult to secure a fair market price. Inconsistent product quality and inefficient supply chains contribute to this disconnect between supply and demand. To bridge this gap, greater efforts are needed to improve both the cost-effectiveness and personalization of agricultural offerings, ensuring that consumers across different income levels have access to a diverse range of high-quality choices.

\n

High prices do not always equate to high quality, nor should low prices imply poor standards. Agricultural products are influenced by a variety of factors, which affect their final quality. When changes in these conditions cause a decline in the product quality, timely adjustments must be made to maintain consumer confidence.

\n

The proliferation of livestream e-commerce, which connects consumers directly with producers, has opened new avenues for marketing agricultural products. But livestreaming has also introduced risks. To protect consumer interests and foster a fair market environment, buyers are encouraged to actively defend their rights. Ensuring accountability in this space is crucial to prevent dishonest practices from driving out legitimate businesses.

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Energy is transforming from extracted commodities such as coal, oil and natural gas to manufactured products such as solar photovoltaic panels, wind turbines and batteries. This shift helps explain why China, a manufacturing superpower, has emerged as the prime mover in the new energy economy, leading across electro-tech manufacturing, innovation, deployment and exports.

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In fact, manufacturing is the most visible pillar of China's energy revolution. In 2024, China produced four out of every five solar modules and battery cells in the world, more than two-thirds of the electric vehicles (EVs), and refined on average seven of the 10 critical minerals that underpin them. According to an International Energy Agency estimate, China's solar panel and battery manufacturing capacity alone is more than what is required to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals.

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Less visible but no less consequential an area is innovation. Today, China is as much the research center of energy transition as its factory. The country's share of patent applications in clean energy technology has risen from about 5 percent in 2000 to more than 75 percent, while Chinese corporations' R&D spending in the energy sector now nearly matches that of the European Union and the United States combined.

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This translates into real technological advances. For example, batteries with greater density, faster charging capacity, fewer inputs and lower costs so they can electrify trucks, ships and short-haul flights.

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The rapid deployment of clean energy is the third factor fueling China's energy revolution. The sheer scale and pace of increase of clean energy deployment make Western efforts look sluggish. For instance, Shandong province alone has more solar panels than Italy and Spain combined, while Guangdong province has more EVs on the road than the whole of Germany. Also, China's installed high-voltage direct current cables are 100 times higher in number than those in the US. When it comes to electro-tech deployment, years in the West are months in China.

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China is often in the headlines for renewable energy deployment. But what really sets the country apart is electrification. China is electrifying its economy faster than any other country, with electricity's share in the energy mix increasing by about 10 percentage points per decade. In stark contrast, economy-wide electrification sector has been stagnant for a generation in the EU and the US.

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The export of China's "new three" (solar panels, lithium batteries and EVs) is also booming. Last year, China exported solar modules which could generate an estimated 242 gigawatts of solar modules, more than tripling in five years, with half of them shipped to emerging markets.

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Pakistan presents an apt picture of what's possible. Since 2018, the solar panels Pakistan has imported from China are larger than the rest of the country's power sources (in gigawatt terms).

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China's EV story is equally impressive. Over the past decade, China has transformed from a net importer of cars to become the world's largest car exporter. In 2024, emerging economies became China's biggest markets for EVs, overtaking the EU. The value of Chinese-made EVs exported to the emerging economies surged from about $470 million in 2020 to $16.5 billion in 2024.

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Chinese electro-tech exports enable emerging market economies to more affordably and rapidly meet their rising energy demands. In fact, one-fifth of the emerging market economies have overtaken developed economies in terms of solar and wind power use, while about one-fifth have higher electrification rates. From Brazil to Morocco, and from Egypt to Vietnam, countries are harnessing electro-tech to boost economic growth.

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Critics argue that electro-tech imports merely swap one dependency for another: Saudi Arabian oil out, Chinese solar panels in. But this misses the difference between renting and owning. Fossil fuel imports are a recurring expense that never ends. Electro-tech imports are a onetime investment which produce energy for decades.

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Furthermore, thanks to its know-how and financing capability, China is building local electro-tech supply chains across the world. Over the past five years, Chinese EV and battery companies have made substantial investments to build production facilities across key emerging markets such as Indonesia, Thailand and Brazil.

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China is indeed becoming the world's first electro-state — a nation that leads across renewables and electrification, manufacturing and invention, domestic deployment and global exports.

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History offers a useful parallel. A little over a century ago, Henry Ford launched his Model T, and opened the door to cheap automobiles and the "Age of Oil". The mass production assembly line became the new industrial common sense. The US dollar was the currency, highways and suburbs were the new geography, and "Pax Americana" the geopolitics. Ford, and the US, didn't so much manufacture a car as manufacture a future, a future where the US was the main character.

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As we enter the "Electro-tech Age", the pattern is repeating itself. Except this time, the main actor is China. Solar panels and batteries are the tip, and the electro-tech era is the iceberg — a technology revolution that reinforces China's rise, perhaps China's century.

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Today, advanced, automated, precision manufacturing is the new industrial common sense, Jiangsu the new Detroit, electrons the new oil, and sunny emerging markets the new geography.

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China is not only manufacturing electro-tech hardware; it is manufacturing the electro-tech future. A future of cheaper and abundant energy, but also one that has risks for countries slow to embrace it. As the EU deliberates and the US retreats, emerging markets are racing into the electro-tech age.

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

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"Village BA" is a rural basketball tournament which, from a humble local pastime, has evolved into a cultural phenomenon eagerly watched by people across China. On court, the villagers play their hearts out. Off court, silver jewelry clinks in tune with traditional reed pipes, with hand-woven banners dancing to the melody. It's a dazzling fusion of the rustic charm of villages and the modern glitter of cities.

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This is rural culture at its best, grassroots sports and digital communication combining to advance rural vitalization. More than a craze, Village BA is a portrait of social cohesion, and symbolizes local culture's stride onto the national stage.

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Every drumbeat, lay-up and livestream reflects a different story — young people returning home to start businesses, communities rediscovering their pride. That these games regularly trend on social media, garnering hundreds of millions of views, has much to do with the power of digital technology and the villagers' desire to lead a better life.

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The standard "digital divide" narrative of "cities surging ahead, rural areas being left behind" is all too familiar. But China's villages are challenging that narrative. Across the country, some rural residents are learning to master digital skills, with many livestreaming their harvests, making short videos on village life, and selling their products directly online.

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For some villagers, digital technology has become part of their social fabric, vitalizing the rural economy and culture, even helping improve local governance. It's drawing a picture of a "digital countryside" that is both bucolically rural and vibrantly modern.

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Of course, none of this would have been possible without hard infrastructure. The government has made digital infrastructure a cornerstone of its rural vitalization policy, and it shows.

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By December 2024, China had established over 4.19 million 5G base stations with about 209 million gigabit broadband users, providing "gigabit for every county, 5G for every township, broadband for every village". No wonder rural internet penetration has reached 67.4 percent.

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Apart from 5G and broadband enabling faster downloads in townships and villages, mobile payment apps such as WeChat Pay and Alipay are now ubiquitous in rural areas. There are more than 158,000 village-level e-commerce service stations and 346,000 village-level delivery logistics comprehensive service stations. This has helped solve the "last mile" parcel delivery problem in the countryside, with companies such as Tencent even offering "first AI tools classes" tailored for villagers. These developments ensure rural communities participate in the digital economy on an equal footing.

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With this web of connectivity in place, the once-daunting city-village divide is gradually being bridged, one broadband cable, one mobile app at a time.

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But rural areas also used to face a content divide. Early rural short videos were often called tuwei (folksy or earthy), full of exaggerated performance and cheap props. They were rather stereotypical, more caricature-like than cultural.

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Nevertheless, for many rural users, it was the first attempt at self-expression, a rustic "notice me" shout in the digital void. Some urban viewers loved it, as a novelty sideshow. But that's changing. Influencers like Li Ziqi have pioneered a new aesthetical "return to pastoral life" with cinematic shots of rolling hills, beautiful handicrafts, and serene rural life. Her works enable millions to see rural China's real beauty.

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Today, a growing number of ordinary villagers are following in her footsteps. They're using short videos and livestreams to share their creativity with and tell their stories to the people, and preserve their dialects. Their growing cultural confidence has amplified rural voices in the digital landscape, turning passive content consumers into active creators and showcasing rural culture.

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However, there remains a final barrier to cross: digital literacy and technology. Many farmers still cannot see how digital tools could improve their lives.

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Enter short video and livestream e-commerce. Suddenly, the abstract promise of digitalization has become concrete. One smartphone is all it takes to turn farming chores, crafts or scenic views into marketable content on Douyin or Kuaishou. The number of rural content creators is an eye-opener. In 2024, the Douyin platform sold 7.1 billion packages of special agricultural products. That's 17.4 million orders a day, supported by 115.7 billion related short videos and 38.25 million hours of livestreaming.

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When a villager emerges out of poverty through short videos or livestreaming sales, neighbors take notice — and try to emulate him/her. Nothing kills skepticism like profit. It's the surest way to break down psychological barriers and get rural residents onboard the digital bandwagon.

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China's rural digital transformation is not a one-dimensional "connect and forget" model. It is a uniquely Chinese, replicable and scalable approach to bridging the urban-rural digital divide. It closes gaps in connectivity and device access, as well as unleashes new drivers of growth, boosts cultural confidence, and spreads digital awareness in the countryside.

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Digitalization is not just a new growth engine; it's also opening up new possibilities for revitalizing rural areas. Each like, comment and share on a short video or livestream can become a "traffic channel" — with the potential to evolve into industrial, cultural, or development momentum.

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Indeed, digital tools are helping farmers shift from passive spectators into central actors, propelling villages from the periphery toward becoming pivots for development, and reshaping how rural China works and sees its own future.

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As 5G, AI, big data and blockchain reach even the remotest villages, the rural digital picture will become even more vivid. A digital countryside with technological advancement, cultural resilience, and economic vitality is already emerging across China.

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

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"Village BA" is a rural basketball tournament which, from a humble local pastime, has evolved into a cultural phenomenon eagerly watched by people across China. On court, the villagers play their hearts out. Off court, silver jewelry clinks in tune with traditional reed pipes, with hand-woven banners dancing to the melody. It's a dazzling fusion of the rustic charm of villages and the modern glitter of cities.

\n

This is rural culture at its best, grassroots sports and digital communication combining to advance rural vitalization. More than a craze, Village BA is a portrait of social cohesion, and symbolizes local culture's stride onto the national stage.

\n

Every drumbeat, lay-up and livestream reflects a different story — young people returning home to start businesses, communities rediscovering their pride. That these games regularly trend on social media, garnering hundreds of millions of views, has much to do with the power of digital technology and the villagers' desire to lead a better life.

\n

The standard "digital divide" narrative of "cities surging ahead, rural areas being left behind" is all too familiar. But China's villages are challenging that narrative. Across the country, some rural residents are learning to master digital skills, with many livestreaming their harvests, making short videos on village life, and selling their products directly online.

\n

For some villagers, digital technology has become part of their social fabric, vitalizing the rural economy and culture, even helping improve local governance. It's drawing a picture of a "digital countryside" that is both bucolically rural and vibrantly modern.

\n

Of course, none of this would have been possible without hard infrastructure. The government has made digital infrastructure a cornerstone of its rural vitalization policy, and it shows.

\n

By December 2024, China had established over 4.19 million 5G base stations with about 209 million gigabit broadband users, providing "gigabit for every county, 5G for every township, broadband for every village". No wonder rural internet penetration has reached 67.4 percent.

\n

Apart from 5G and broadband enabling faster downloads in townships and villages, mobile payment apps such as WeChat Pay and Alipay are now ubiquitous in rural areas. There are more than 158,000 village-level e-commerce service stations and 346,000 village-level delivery logistics comprehensive service stations. This has helped solve the "last mile" parcel delivery problem in the countryside, with companies such as Tencent even offering "first AI tools classes" tailored for villagers. These developments ensure rural communities participate in the digital economy on an equal footing.

\n

With this web of connectivity in place, the once-daunting city-village divide is gradually being bridged, one broadband cable, one mobile app at a time.

\n

But rural areas also used to face a content divide. Early rural short videos were often called tuwei (folksy or earthy), full of exaggerated performance and cheap props. They were rather stereotypical, more caricature-like than cultural.

\n

Nevertheless, for many rural users, it was the first attempt at self-expression, a rustic "notice me" shout in the digital void. Some urban viewers loved it, as a novelty sideshow. But that's changing. Influencers like Li Ziqi have pioneered a new aesthetical "return to pastoral life" with cinematic shots of rolling hills, beautiful handicrafts, and serene rural life. Her works enable millions to see rural China's real beauty.

\n

Today, a growing number of ordinary villagers are following in her footsteps. They're using short videos and livestreams to share their creativity with and tell their stories to the people, and preserve their dialects. Their growing cultural confidence has amplified rural voices in the digital landscape, turning passive content consumers into active creators and showcasing rural culture.

\n

However, there remains a final barrier to cross: digital literacy and technology. Many farmers still cannot see how digital tools could improve their lives.

\n

Enter short video and livestream e-commerce. Suddenly, the abstract promise of digitalization has become concrete. One smartphone is all it takes to turn farming chores, crafts or scenic views into marketable content on Douyin or Kuaishou. The number of rural content creators is an eye-opener. In 2024, the Douyin platform sold 7.1 billion packages of special agricultural products. That's 17.4 million orders a day, supported by 115.7 billion related short videos and 38.25 million hours of livestreaming.

\n

When a villager emerges out of poverty through short videos or livestreaming sales, neighbors take notice — and try to emulate him/her. Nothing kills skepticism like profit. It's the surest way to break down psychological barriers and get rural residents onboard the digital bandwagon.

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China's rural digital transformation is not a one-dimensional "connect and forget" model. It is a uniquely Chinese, replicable and scalable approach to bridging the urban-rural digital divide. It closes gaps in connectivity and device access, as well as unleashes new drivers of growth, boosts cultural confidence, and spreads digital awareness in the countryside.

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Digitalization is not just a new growth engine; it's also opening up new possibilities for revitalizing rural areas. Each like, comment and share on a short video or livestream can become a "traffic channel" — with the potential to evolve into industrial, cultural, or development momentum.

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Indeed, digital tools are helping farmers shift from passive spectators into central actors, propelling villages from the periphery toward becoming pivots for development, and reshaping how rural China works and sees its own future.

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As 5G, AI, big data and blockchain reach even the remotest villages, the rural digital picture will become even more vivid. A digital countryside with technological advancement, cultural resilience, and economic vitality is already emerging across China.

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

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Kang Bing

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"Had I known it would be so frustrating, I wouldn't have entered the homestay business," complained Jiang Ping, the owner of Big Roots Guesthouse in Wusu, a small town in Heilongjiang province bordering Russia. As China's easternmost town, Wusu is becoming a hot destination for tourists who visit it to witness the grandeur of sunrise, the beautiful wetlands and the black bears but most of all to escape the summer heat in other parts of China.

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Booming tourism prompted Jiang, a retired office clerk, to return to her family's long-deserted house in Wusu to open her seven-room homestay three years ago.

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Her nightmare began almost immediately. She felt frustrated when no guest turned up for several days, leaving her worried about how to recover her 1 million yuan ($138,659) investment, which she spent on refurbishing and decorating her family house. She was frustrated even when all the rooms were booked, mostly online, because, without any helping hands, she had to run like a clock, cleaning the rooms, making beds, washing bedsheets and quilt covers, and tending to the flowers in the front yard and the vegetable garden in the backyard.

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Jiang's frustration is likely shared by thousands of homestay owners in China, even as the homestay business is witnessing fast growth and tougher competition. According to 2022 data, there were 3.5 million guesthouse rooms in China. Although only about 10 percent of them are in villages, their number, at the time, was increasing at 25 percent a year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

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The homestay business in China started about 30 years ago when many better-off Chinese people, who loved traveling, found there were not enough hotels. Villagers in some tourist spots, to seize the opportunity, opened their houses to visitors, charging just a dozen or so yuan for a room per night. When urban residents bought their own apartments and had an extra room (or rooms) to spare, homestay became a booming business nationwide.

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To open a homestay, big or small, one has to register with the local administration for a business license and pass the tests for security, fire-prevention, health and sanitary requirements. Since most homestays offer their rooms through online platforms, the platforms grade them according to guests' comments.

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Following China's visa-free entry policy for the nationals of a number of countries over the past two years, an increasing number of foreigners have been visiting the country. But these visitors should know that apart from hotels, they can also use the services of homestays, where they can get a real feel of Chinese people's lifestyle, as well as save money. But before booking a Chinese homestay, they should make sure the property is legal and has a business license, and they can communicate with the host, probably with the help of a translation device, to avoid any misunderstanding.

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With thousands of homes registering each year to join the millions of existing homestays, it is high time the authorities took measures to regulate the sector. National unified standards should be implemented to ensure both the owners and visitors know what kind of facilities and service they are expected to provide and enjoy. Arbitrary charges and forced payments should be stopped and the violators punished, in order to protect consumer rights.

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Also, the number of homestays should be controlled in certain places to avoid vicious competition. Such competitions usually lead to losses to the owners and poor services for the guests. Also, when a locality lacks overall planning, too many guesthouses with divergent designs can destroy the landscape of the place.

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Being frequent travelers, my family prefers homestays to hotels both at home and abroad. We prefer them not only because they cost less or we can cook our own meals but also because we can learn a lot more about the place we are staying in by talking with our hosts/hostesses. In fact, I found that the best part of a visit is not necessarily the local sceneries but friendly and pleasant exchanges with "Lao Wang", "Peter" or "Wendy".

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Despite its rapid expansion, the homestay business in China, to me, is still in a premature state. But I hope it will grow healthily. I also hope Jiang Ping will keep running her business by overcoming the odds.

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kangbing@chinadaily.com.cn

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Energy-related concessions made by several Asian countries as part of tariff negotiations with the United States are seen to hurt the region's move to decarbonize their economies and violate the global commitments to reduce emissions, analysts said.

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US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday imposing "additional ad valorem duties on goods of certain trading partners", slapping 10 to 41 percent "reciprocal tariffs" against most Asian economies as well as dozens of others.

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The new duties, which will take effect from Aug 7, are lower than what Trump had earlier announced in April and July. But observers view this deal as unfair as they're still much higher than what was enforced in previous years. Moreover, trading partners had to offer many concessions — including duty-free access for US products to their domestic markets, and agreeing to purchase US energy and aircraft.

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These deals have shown that climate commitments are "intricately connected" with economic policies, according to Cesar Carlito Baclagon, regional finance campaigner at 350.org, an international environmental group.

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"Economic decisions actually impact the country's energy policy; economic decisions eventually, in the long term, would determine how a country will survive in the context of climate change," Baclagon said.

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Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and Thailand have committed to importing oil and gas to address their respective trade imbalance with the US. Pakistan and the US will work together to develop Pakistan's "massive oil reserves", Trump said in his social media post on Wednesday.

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The White House also said in a July 23 statement that there will be a "major expansion" of US energy exports to Japan and that the two sides are exploring a new offtake agreement for Alaskan liquefied natural gas.

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Baclagon said that while Asian countries have been increasing clean energy generation in the past few years, Asian countries' promise to purchase US energy will slow down the global supply chain for clean energy technology and derail the region's energy transition.

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Adverse impact

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He said the energy deals have "a potential adverse impact" because this will raise the cost of deploying renewable energy.

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Sisilia Nurmala Dewi, Indonesia team leader at 350.org, said the US-Indonesia energy deals "will deepen our dependence" on fossil fuels. This, even as Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto himself has pledged to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.

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Dewi said the deal is "robbing Indonesia of the chance to shape our energy futures and harness its vast renewable energy potential".

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"Indonesia has abundant renewable energy sources and the capacity to build a domestic renewable energy industry and create green jobs," she said. "We really don't need to rely on US oil and gas for our energy, transport and industrial needs."

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According to the latest data by Ember, a global energy think tank, Asia's energy transition is gaining momentum, with the share of renewables in Asia's electricity mix hitting 29 percent in 2024. Ember said China and India are among the world's biggest generators of wind and solar power, while countries like Indonesia and Vietnam have targets to secure more than 40 percent of their electricity from renewables by 2030.

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Putra Adhiguna, Jakarta-based managing director of the independent think tank Energy Shift Institute, said it's likely that Asian economies would resort to import substitution — dropping their traditional energy sources in favor of US suppliers. This, he said, is a "reversible decision".

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"What is not easy to backtrack is if some of these countries expand their fossil fuel-importing infrastructures like building a new pipeline or power plants. The short-term change in policy to import oil and gas from the US is reversible. But don't start overexpanding your fossil fuel because that may be a losing bet for the next 20 years," Adhiguna said.

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For Adhiguna, the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will further weigh on Asia's energy transition.

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Asian countries may say, if the US doesn't decarbonize, we're not going to decarbonize, he noted.

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prime@chinadailyapac.com

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", - "content": "

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Energy-related concessions made by several Asian countries as part of tariff negotiations with the United States are seen to hurt the region's move to decarbonize their economies and violate the global commitments to reduce emissions, analysts said.

\n

US President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday imposing "additional ad valorem duties on goods of certain trading partners", slapping 10 to 41 percent "reciprocal tariffs" against most Asian economies as well as dozens of others.

\n

The new duties, which will take effect from Aug 7, are lower than what Trump had earlier announced in April and July. But observers view this deal as unfair as they're still much higher than what was enforced in previous years. Moreover, trading partners had to offer many concessions — including duty-free access for US products to their domestic markets, and agreeing to purchase US energy and aircraft.

\n

These deals have shown that climate commitments are "intricately connected" with economic policies, according to Cesar Carlito Baclagon, regional finance campaigner at 350.org, an international environmental group.

\n

"Economic decisions actually impact the country's energy policy; economic decisions eventually, in the long term, would determine how a country will survive in the context of climate change," Baclagon said.

\n

Indonesia, the Republic of Korea and Thailand have committed to importing oil and gas to address their respective trade imbalance with the US. Pakistan and the US will work together to develop Pakistan's "massive oil reserves", Trump said in his social media post on Wednesday.

\n

The White House also said in a July 23 statement that there will be a "major expansion" of US energy exports to Japan and that the two sides are exploring a new offtake agreement for Alaskan liquefied natural gas.

\n

Baclagon said that while Asian countries have been increasing clean energy generation in the past few years, Asian countries' promise to purchase US energy will slow down the global supply chain for clean energy technology and derail the region's energy transition.

\n

Adverse impact

\n

He said the energy deals have "a potential adverse impact" because this will raise the cost of deploying renewable energy.

\n

Sisilia Nurmala Dewi, Indonesia team leader at 350.org, said the US-Indonesia energy deals "will deepen our dependence" on fossil fuels. This, even as Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto himself has pledged to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.

\n

Dewi said the deal is "robbing Indonesia of the chance to shape our energy futures and harness its vast renewable energy potential".

\n

"Indonesia has abundant renewable energy sources and the capacity to build a domestic renewable energy industry and create green jobs," she said. "We really don't need to rely on US oil and gas for our energy, transport and industrial needs."

\n

According to the latest data by Ember, a global energy think tank, Asia's energy transition is gaining momentum, with the share of renewables in Asia's electricity mix hitting 29 percent in 2024. Ember said China and India are among the world's biggest generators of wind and solar power, while countries like Indonesia and Vietnam have targets to secure more than 40 percent of their electricity from renewables by 2030.

\n

Putra Adhiguna, Jakarta-based managing director of the independent think tank Energy Shift Institute, said it's likely that Asian economies would resort to import substitution — dropping their traditional energy sources in favor of US suppliers. This, he said, is a "reversible decision".

\n

"What is not easy to backtrack is if some of these countries expand their fossil fuel-importing infrastructures like building a new pipeline or power plants. The short-term change in policy to import oil and gas from the US is reversible. But don't start overexpanding your fossil fuel because that may be a losing bet for the next 20 years," Adhiguna said.

\n

For Adhiguna, the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will further weigh on Asia's energy transition.

\n

Asian countries may say, if the US doesn't decarbonize, we're not going to decarbonize, he noted.

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prime@chinadailyapac.com

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People commute in a boat on a flooded road in Varanasi, India, after a rise in the Ganga River's water levels following heavy monsoon rains on Sunday. Several areas in the city were flooded. In response to the deteriorating situation, boat services on the Ganga have been suspended.

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NEW YORK — Generative artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT are cutting into traditional online search traffic, depriving news sites of visitors and impacting the advertising revenue they desperately need, in a crushing blow to an industry already fighting for survival.

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"The next three or four years will be incredibly challenging for publishers everywhere. No one is immune from the AI summaries storm gathering on the horizon," warned Matt Karolian, vice-president of research and development at Boston Globe Media. "Publishers need to build their own shelters or risk being swept away."

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While data remains limited, a recent Pew Research Center study reveals that AI-generated summaries now appearing regularly in Google searches discourage users from clicking through to source articles.

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When AI summaries are present, users click on suggested links half as often as they do in traditional searches.

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This represents a devastating loss of visitors for online media sites that depend on traffic for both advertising revenue and subscription conversions.

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According to Northeastern University professor John Wihbey, these trends "will accelerate, and pretty soon we will have an entirely different web".

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The dominance of tech giants like Google and Meta had already slashed online media advertising revenue, forcing publishers to pivot toward paid subscriptions.

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But Wihbey noted that subscriptions also depend on traffic, and paying subscribers alone aren't sufficient to support major media organizations.

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Limited lifelines

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The Boston Globe group has begun seeing subscribers sign up through ChatGPT, offering a new touchpoint with potential readers, Karolian said.

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However, "these remain incredibly modest compared to other platforms, including even smaller search engines".

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Other AI-powered tools like Perplexity are generating even fewer new subscriptions, he added.

\n

A fundamental question remains: "Should you allow OpenAI crawlers to basically crawl your website and your content?" asks Thomas Peham, CEO of optimization startup OtterlyAI.

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Burned by aggressive data collection from major AI companies, many news publishers have chosen to fight back by blocking AI crawlers from accessing their content.

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"We just need to ensure that companies using our content are paying fair market value," argued Danielle Coffey, who heads the News/Media Alliance trade organization.

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Some progress has been made on this front. Licensing agreements have emerged between major players, such as The New York Times and Amazon, Google and Associated Press, and Mistral and Agence France-Presse, among others.

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NEW YORK — Generative artificial intelligence assistants like ChatGPT are cutting into traditional online search traffic, depriving news sites of visitors and impacting the advertising revenue they desperately need, in a crushing blow to an industry already fighting for survival.

\n

"The next three or four years will be incredibly challenging for publishers everywhere. No one is immune from the AI summaries storm gathering on the horizon," warned Matt Karolian, vice-president of research and development at Boston Globe Media. "Publishers need to build their own shelters or risk being swept away."

\n

While data remains limited, a recent Pew Research Center study reveals that AI-generated summaries now appearing regularly in Google searches discourage users from clicking through to source articles.

\n

When AI summaries are present, users click on suggested links half as often as they do in traditional searches.

\n

This represents a devastating loss of visitors for online media sites that depend on traffic for both advertising revenue and subscription conversions.

\n

According to Northeastern University professor John Wihbey, these trends "will accelerate, and pretty soon we will have an entirely different web".

\n

The dominance of tech giants like Google and Meta had already slashed online media advertising revenue, forcing publishers to pivot toward paid subscriptions.

\n

But Wihbey noted that subscriptions also depend on traffic, and paying subscribers alone aren't sufficient to support major media organizations.

\n

Limited lifelines

\n

The Boston Globe group has begun seeing subscribers sign up through ChatGPT, offering a new touchpoint with potential readers, Karolian said.

\n

However, "these remain incredibly modest compared to other platforms, including even smaller search engines".

\n

Other AI-powered tools like Perplexity are generating even fewer new subscriptions, he added.

\n

A fundamental question remains: "Should you allow OpenAI crawlers to basically crawl your website and your content?" asks Thomas Peham, CEO of optimization startup OtterlyAI.

\n

Burned by aggressive data collection from major AI companies, many news publishers have chosen to fight back by blocking AI crawlers from accessing their content.

\n

"We just need to ensure that companies using our content are paying fair market value," argued Danielle Coffey, who heads the News/Media Alliance trade organization.

\n

Some progress has been made on this front. Licensing agreements have emerged between major players, such as The New York Times and Amazon, Google and Associated Press, and Mistral and Agence France-Presse, among others.

\n

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Firefighters battle the flames during the Cerro de los Pinos wildfire in Caceres, Spain, on Monday.

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As extreme heat grips much of Europe, soaring temperatures across Spain and Portugal have forced authorities to declare states of emergency, prompting wildfire warnings and forest closures.

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A mass of hot air from North Africa has brought temperatures of 36-44 C to the Iberian Peninsula.

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Portugal's Interior Minister Maria Lucia Amaral announced restrictions on access and movement within forest areas, in line with forest fire defense plans, reported Euronews on Monday. Fireworks, machinery operations and burning activities must be banned as the nation tackles the extreme temperatures, she said.

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The minister said the preventive measures would be implemented in response to the combination of high heat, low humidity and elevated wildfire risks.

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Red alerts have been issued for five northern districts of the country until Tuesday, with the rest of Portugal at the orange level except for the district of Faro, which remains at yellow. The overall high alert situation is expected to remain in place until Thursday.

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Forest fires continued to rage across northern Portugal on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of at least one village in the Douro region.

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Spain is experiencing its second summer heat wave, which is forecast to persist until the end of the week. Forecasts from the Spanish state meteorological agency Aemet indicate the extreme conditions will affect most of Spain, excluding the Cantabrian region and the Canary Islands.

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Spain's Health Ministry has issued "red risk" health alerts across hundreds of municipalities.

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Nordic nations are experiencing "truly unprecedented" heat, as temperatures strengthened and prolonged by carbon pollution continue to sweep across northern Europe, reported The Guardian newspaper.

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A weather station in Norway's Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30 C for 13 days in July, while Finland has experienced three consecutive weeks of 30 C heat. According to scientists, the area has endured its longest period of sustained heat since the 1960s.

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jonathan@mail.chinadailyuk.com

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As the sun cast over the Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing, Lydia Matoke stood quietly, taking in the view. For the traditional health practitioner from Nakuru county, Kenya, the centuries-old structure was more than a marvel of ancient engineering — it was a living symbol of a country that has held fast to its cultural identity while adapting to the modern world.

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Matoke was one of the 25 Kenyan delegates — cultural officers, site managers and heritage practitioners — who recently took part in a 15-day seminar on integrating intangible cultural heritage into sustainable tourism.

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Held at Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology in Henan province, the training provided participants with firsthand insight into how China has successfully preserved and integrated its diverse cultural practices into modern development.

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"In China, culture is not something you pull out for a festival and then pack away," Matoke said. "It lives in families, in schools, in city planning — even in the way hospitals embrace traditional medicine. That level of integration is something Kenya must aspire to."

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Though she has attended previous trainings in traditional Chinese medicine, Matoke said this seminar deepened her appreciation of how culture can be anchored in everyday life, not only through practice, but also through strong policy and collective pride.

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According to Kiprop Lagat, director of culture at Kenya's State Department for Culture, The Arts and Heritage, the country has long relied on wildlife and coastal attractions, while its wealth of oral traditions, spiritual practices and indigenous knowledge systems remains underutilized. Therefore, sending a Kenyan delegation to explore how China's experience in safeguarding intangible heritage could aid Kenya's efforts to diversify its tourism offerings.

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"We have rich traditions — songs, dances, herbal medicine, spiritual ceremonies — but we've not integrated them into our tourism models," Lagat said. "In China, we've seen how communities can benefit when their intangible heritage is respected, protected and promoted as a tourism product."

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Living monuments

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One example that stood out for the delegates was the Fujian tulou — rural communal dwellings in Southeast China that are still inhabited today and serve as living monuments to traditional building techniques.

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"The techniques behind their construction come from ICH (intangible cultural heritages)," Lagat explained. "Yet they're still lived in and used for businesses like traditional crafts and family guesthouses. It's a system where culture and commerce reinforce each other."

\n

For Jeremiah Kipainoi, a member of Kenya's interim ICH Committee, the structured approach to preservation was especially striking.

\n

"The Chinese don't leave preservation to chance," he said. "From their laws to the way they handle tourist numbers, it's very deliberate."

\n

He believes the lessons extend beyond tourism. As Chinese influence continues to grow in Kenya through business, education and culture, he sees opportunities for deeper mutual exchange.

\n

Eboso Ann, a Kenyan delegate, also highlighted how intangible heritage in China is not only documented but also integrated into education.

\n

"For instance, at Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology, there was a tea mastering course which encompassed not just the tea preparation science but also the rituals, philosophies and heritages surrounding tea culture," said Ann. "It exemplified how heritage is preserved both academically and experientially."

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For the delegates, the return home is more than a conclusion — it's a call for action.

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"We left China not just with certificates, but with a vision," Matoke said.

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sharon@chinadaily.com

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As the sun cast over the Great Wall on the outskirts of Beijing, Lydia Matoke stood quietly, taking in the view. For the traditional health practitioner from Nakuru county, Kenya, the centuries-old structure was more than a marvel of ancient engineering — it was a living symbol of a country that has held fast to its cultural identity while adapting to the modern world.

\n

Matoke was one of the 25 Kenyan delegates — cultural officers, site managers and heritage practitioners — who recently took part in a 15-day seminar on integrating intangible cultural heritage into sustainable tourism.

\n

Held at Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology in Henan province, the training provided participants with firsthand insight into how China has successfully preserved and integrated its diverse cultural practices into modern development.

\n

"In China, culture is not something you pull out for a festival and then pack away," Matoke said. "It lives in families, in schools, in city planning — even in the way hospitals embrace traditional medicine. That level of integration is something Kenya must aspire to."

\n

Though she has attended previous trainings in traditional Chinese medicine, Matoke said this seminar deepened her appreciation of how culture can be anchored in everyday life, not only through practice, but also through strong policy and collective pride.

\n

According to Kiprop Lagat, director of culture at Kenya's State Department for Culture, The Arts and Heritage, the country has long relied on wildlife and coastal attractions, while its wealth of oral traditions, spiritual practices and indigenous knowledge systems remains underutilized. Therefore, sending a Kenyan delegation to explore how China's experience in safeguarding intangible heritage could aid Kenya's efforts to diversify its tourism offerings.

\n

"We have rich traditions — songs, dances, herbal medicine, spiritual ceremonies — but we've not integrated them into our tourism models," Lagat said. "In China, we've seen how communities can benefit when their intangible heritage is respected, protected and promoted as a tourism product."

\n

Living monuments

\n

One example that stood out for the delegates was the Fujian tulou — rural communal dwellings in Southeast China that are still inhabited today and serve as living monuments to traditional building techniques.

\n

"The techniques behind their construction come from ICH (intangible cultural heritages)," Lagat explained. "Yet they're still lived in and used for businesses like traditional crafts and family guesthouses. It's a system where culture and commerce reinforce each other."

\n

For Jeremiah Kipainoi, a member of Kenya's interim ICH Committee, the structured approach to preservation was especially striking.

\n

"The Chinese don't leave preservation to chance," he said. "From their laws to the way they handle tourist numbers, it's very deliberate."

\n

He believes the lessons extend beyond tourism. As Chinese influence continues to grow in Kenya through business, education and culture, he sees opportunities for deeper mutual exchange.

\n

Eboso Ann, a Kenyan delegate, also highlighted how intangible heritage in China is not only documented but also integrated into education.

\n

"For instance, at Zhengzhou University of Science and Technology, there was a tea mastering course which encompassed not just the tea preparation science but also the rituals, philosophies and heritages surrounding tea culture," said Ann. "It exemplified how heritage is preserved both academically and experientially."

\n

For the delegates, the return home is more than a conclusion — it's a call for action.

\n

"We left China not just with certificates, but with a vision," Matoke said.

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sharon@chinadaily.com

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Soldiers of the Republic of Korea remove loudspeakers that were set up for propaganda broadcasts near the Demilitarized Zone separating the country and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Monday. The move was to help ease tensions between the two sides without any influence on the military's readiness posture, the Defense Ministry of the ROK said.

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VLADIVOSTOK — The simultaneous activity of six volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula is a highly unusual phenomenon, which scientists are calling a parade of eruptions, TASS news agency reported.

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"According to our data, the last time such widespread volcanic activity occurred in Kamchatka was in 1737, following a magnitude-9 earthquake," Alexey Ozerov, director of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Russian Academy of Sciences, was quoted by TASS as saying.

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Ozerov said the powerful seismic event on Wednesday may have reawakened the region's "sleeping giants".

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Yury Demyanchuk, head of the volcanology station in the village of Klyuchi, said he had not seen such widespread volcanic activity in his five decades of work in Kamchatka.

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"On Krasheninnikov volcano, both summit and central eruptions have begun simultaneously, which may indicate intense internal seismic processes. As for Kambalny volcano, I last worked on it in 1979. While it has been quiet for decades, it should not be considered extinct," Demyanchuk said.

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He said the previous eruption of Krasheninnikov likely occurred in the 15th century and is known only from layers of volcanic ash.

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As of Sunday, six volcanoes are showing active signs: Avachinsky, Klyuchevskoy, Bezymianny, Kambalny, Karymsky, and, most recently, Krasheninnikov, which is located in the Kronotsky Nature Reserve.

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At Klyuchevskoy volcano, summit eruptions have intensified, accompanied by Strombolian activity, which refers to a type of eruption characterized by intermittent explosive bursts of lava.

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Authorities are warning residents and visitors to stay away from the active volcanoes.

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VLADIVOSTOK — The simultaneous activity of six volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula is a highly unusual phenomenon, which scientists are calling a parade of eruptions, TASS news agency reported.

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"According to our data, the last time such widespread volcanic activity occurred in Kamchatka was in 1737, following a magnitude-9 earthquake," Alexey Ozerov, director of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Russian Academy of Sciences, was quoted by TASS as saying.

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Ozerov said the powerful seismic event on Wednesday may have reawakened the region's "sleeping giants".

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Yury Demyanchuk, head of the volcanology station in the village of Klyuchi, said he had not seen such widespread volcanic activity in his five decades of work in Kamchatka.

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"On Krasheninnikov volcano, both summit and central eruptions have begun simultaneously, which may indicate intense internal seismic processes. As for Kambalny volcano, I last worked on it in 1979. While it has been quiet for decades, it should not be considered extinct," Demyanchuk said.

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He said the previous eruption of Krasheninnikov likely occurred in the 15th century and is known only from layers of volcanic ash.

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As of Sunday, six volcanoes are showing active signs: Avachinsky, Klyuchevskoy, Bezymianny, Kambalny, Karymsky, and, most recently, Krasheninnikov, which is located in the Kronotsky Nature Reserve.

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At Klyuchevskoy volcano, summit eruptions have intensified, accompanied by Strombolian activity, which refers to a type of eruption characterized by intermittent explosive bursts of lava.

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Authorities are warning residents and visitors to stay away from the active volcanoes.

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Aid packages dropped from an airplane descend over Zawayda, central Gaza, on Sunday.

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In a growing shift within the international community, three G7 nations have moved toward recognizing Palestinian statehood, fueling broader calls for the implementation of the two-state solution and raising alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, experts say.

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On July 24, French President Emmanuel Macron said France will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, making it the first G7 country to do so.

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"The urgent need today is to end the war in Gaza and to rescue the civilian population," he said on X. "We must build the State of Palestine."

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Five days later, the United Kingdom urged "immediate and meaningful" action to ease the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, or else the British government will recognize the State of Palestine in September to "protect the viability of the two-state solution".

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In addition, Canada and Malta said on Wednesday they intended to recognize the State of Palestine in September.

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During a UN conference on the two-state solution that concluded last week, Portugal and a group of other countries reexamined the issue and the conditions for recognizing the State of Palestine.

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Following the meeting, 15 foreign ministers signed a joint statement, saying they will consider formally recognizing the Palestinian state at the upcoming UN session.

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China said the two-state solution is the only way out of the Palestinian question. "China firmly supports the Palestinian people in establishing the independent State of Palestine," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

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Yan Wei, deputy director of the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies at China's Northwest University, said the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the key factor prompting Western countries to shift their stance on Palestinian statehood.

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"Israel's actions in Gaza, which triggered a severe humanitarian crisis, were a direct factor behind the shift in these countries' positions," he said. "Public opinion, particularly in nations with significant Muslim populations such as France, also placed political pressure on governments to reconsider their stance."

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According to Gaza's Health Ministry, Israeli military operations in the territory since October 2023 have resulted in more than 60,400 Palestinian deaths.

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The authorities also reported that the death toll from hunger and malnutrition had risen to 175, including 93 children, since the conflict began.

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Sun Degang, director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, said people in the UK and France increasingly recognize that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza constitutes a grave violation of humanitarian principles.

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"The Israeli military's actions in Gaza, widely viewed as excessive and leading to mass civilian casualties, have sparked strong public backlash in these countries, prompting calls for their governments to recognize the State of Palestine and take measures to protect Palestinian civilians," Sun said.

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Both Yan and Sun said that growing global support for Palestinian statehood is mounting pressure on Israel and the United States, potentially deepening their diplomatic isolation and counterbalancing Israel's military actions in Gaza.

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Yan said tensions between the US and its allies over tariffs and strategic matters have escalated since Donald Trump returned to the office in January, prompting these countries to pursue strategic autonomy in global affairs increasingly.

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"The allies' recognition of Palestine reflects both a reconstruction of their identity and dissatisfaction with the US hard-line policies. These two factors are driving the enhancement of their strategic independence."

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Sun said the US and Israel are facing mounting public pressure over humanitarian concerns and risk deeper isolation on the global stage.

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Facing rising international pressure, Washington may take minor steps to ease tensions in the Middle East, he said, noting it has sent special envoy Steve Witkoff to Tel Aviv.

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The Trump administration, with its transactional style, is unlikely to impose stricter constraints on Israel following its allies' recognition of a Palestinian state, he said.

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"However, it is expected to adopt a policy of tacit approval toward the two-state solution, thereby increasing pressure on Israel."

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YEMEN

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76 dead as boat with migrants capsizes

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At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, officials told AFP on Monday. Yemeni security officials said 76 bodies had been recovered and 32 people rescued from the shipwreck in the Gulf of Aden. The United Nations' migration agency said 157 people were on board. The accident occurred off Abyan Governorate in southern Yemen, a frequent destination for boats smuggling African migrants hoping to reach the wealthy Gulf states.

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AUSTRALIA

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Chinese national missing amid floods

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The Chinese Consulate General in Sydney said on Sunday that two Chinese nationals were hit by floods in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales on Saturday evening. A 27-year-old woman was rescued unharmed, while a 26-year-old woman remains missing. The consulate has contacted local police repeatedly, urging maximum efforts in the search and rescue operation.

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UNITED STATES

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Man suspected of killing 4 still at large

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The former US soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar was still at large on Sunday and may be armed after escaping in a stolen vehicle containing clothes and camping gear, officials said. Authorities believe Michael Paul Brown, 45, killed four people on Friday morning at The Owl Bar in Anaconda. Montana's Attorney General Austin Knudsen said on Sunday that Brown committed the shooting with a rifle believed to be his personal weapon.

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YEMEN

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76 dead as boat with migrants capsizes

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At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, officials told AFP on Monday. Yemeni security officials said 76 bodies had been recovered and 32 people rescued from the shipwreck in the Gulf of Aden. The United Nations' migration agency said 157 people were on board. The accident occurred off Abyan Governorate in southern Yemen, a frequent destination for boats smuggling African migrants hoping to reach the wealthy Gulf states.

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AUSTRALIA

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Chinese national missing amid floods

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The Chinese Consulate General in Sydney said on Sunday that two Chinese nationals were hit by floods in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales on Saturday evening. A 27-year-old woman was rescued unharmed, while a 26-year-old woman remains missing. The consulate has contacted local police repeatedly, urging maximum efforts in the search and rescue operation.

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UNITED STATES

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Man suspected of killing 4 still at large

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The former US soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar was still at large on Sunday and may be armed after escaping in a stolen vehicle containing clothes and camping gear, officials said. Authorities believe Michael Paul Brown, 45, killed four people on Friday morning at The Owl Bar in Anaconda. Montana's Attorney General Austin Knudsen said on Sunday that Brown committed the shooting with a rifle believed to be his personal weapon.

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The Vtron Innovation Park in Guangzhou Science City offers innovative life cycle services.

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Guangzhou Development District, also known as Huangpu district of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, is offering a series of incentives centering on "financial services plus industrial space" to empower the high-quality development of local industries.

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GDD officials recently revealed a pilot plan of "zero rent" to promote investment attraction and expansion in a bid to support the district's modern industrial system, and launched new measures to encourage finance to better serve high-quality development of the real economy.

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"We are going all out to help enterprises overcome difficulties during critical phases such as starting up businesses, production capacity expansion, and technological research and development," Tang Keming, head of the GDD State-owned assets supervision and administration commission, said at a media conference.

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"As a crucial part of the move, we have selected 150,000 square meters of industrial space owned by the district's State-owned enterprises to pilot the 'zero rent' initiative. For eligible enterprises, those signing contracts for three years or more can enjoy rent exemption in the first two years, while those signing for six years or more can be exempted from rent for the first three years," said Tang.

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The pilot industrial spaces are designed for investment projects in strategic emerging industries and future industries, including intelligent connected and new energy vehicles, biomedicine and health, low-altitude economy and aerospace, artificial intelligence, new display technologies and integrated circuits.

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The initiative particularly appeals to small and microtech businesses with innovative vitality and high growth potential. They include award-winning project teams from innovation and entrepreneurship competitions at the city level or higher or tech industry competitions held by major institutions, as well as startup projects headed by talents with independent intellectual property rights or on-duty technological achievements.

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The new measures are aimed at lowering the barriers and costs for small and microenterprises engaging in innovation and entrepreneurship, helping them set sail in the wave of technological innovation.

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While attracting high-quality projects with zero rent, the district is also assisting SOE-owned parks in creating a high-quality industrial ecosystem. The parks are empowered to explore diverse industrial space rental and sales supply models, including rent-for-equity, revenue sharing, and asset valuation equity to support local businesses' growth.

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Within the parks, efforts are being made to enhance value-added supplementary services, such as finance and taxation, entrepreneurship guidance, investment and financing, and policy application support.

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Value-added services

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"Guangzhou High-tech Investment Group has established a biopharmaceutical industry service center at Guangzhou International Bio Island. This center provides value-added supplementary services such as initial public offering guidance, registration, and legal consultation for biopharmaceutical companies, aiding in their rapid growth within the park," Tang said.

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Ma Lina, vice-president of Guangzhou Biotron Technology in the accelerator park of GDD Holding Group, said: "The zero rent policy provides highly attractive and timely support for tech startups like ours. It provides up to three years of partial rent exemption, which for companies like ours that require continuous and intensive investment in R&D, is expected to save us tens of millions of yuan. This valuable financial relief allows us to focus more on core product upgrades and market expansion, significantly easing our early-stage funding pressure."

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As a key integrated service provider for the biopharmaceutical industry in the district, Guangzhou High-tech Investment Group is committed to being an industrial partner for enterprises. It has developed a multirole model as a landlord, shareholder and comprehensive service provider to offer full life cycle support and empowerment for businesses.

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Akeso, a biopharmaceutical company, established a Guangzhou subsidiary in 2017, with its R&D headquarters set up at Guangzhou International Bio Island, according to Qiu Xiaofeng, deputy general manager of Guangzhou High-tech Investment Group.

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"We greatly value and support such innovative domestic companies, and increased our investment in Akeso's Guangzhou manufacturing facility in 2018," said Qiu. "Subsequently, we have continued to provide strong financial support and value-added services through shareholder loans, financial leasing, policy consultations and industrial empowerment. Akeso has grown rapidly and went public in Hong Kong in 2020."

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Industrial cluster

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Several discounted industrial parks, which are owned by the district's SOEs, are also available. They offer preferential pricing to reduce the cost of business entry, accelerate industrial clustering and jointly promote the vitality of the regional economy.

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At Guangzhou Science City, the Vtron Innovation Park, operated by a management company affiliated with Science City (Guangzhou) Investment Group, is one example. It has attracted a number of high-quality businesses, including branches of listed companies such as Runjian, Westone Information Industry, and NSFocus.

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Nearly 20 specialized and innovative small enterprises, as well as high-tech companies such as Wise Security Technology (Guangzhou), Suntaq International, and IT Xinhe, have also settled in Vtron Innovation Park, along with GAC GAOO, a leader in the low-altitude mobility sector. This has created an industrial cluster led by the information technology industry, in synergy with future industries such as the low-altitude economy and AI.

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The park currently offers amenities including restaurants, a basketball court and convenience stores. In the future, it plans to introduce additional facilities such as a gym, coffee shops and EV charging stations.

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Although this park is uninvolved in the zero rent initiative, its rent policy will fully consider tenant needs based on the current market environment, offering flexible and competitive leasing options, said local officials. The park offers diverse spatial resources, including two floors of incubation space in Building 3, which also includes pilot production facilities. A full-chain spatial layout incorporating incubation, pilot production and mass production has been established, meeting the needs of enterprises at different development stages, said Zhu Jiaquan, chairman of the park's management company.

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Building on the spatial layout, the park aims to become a cradle for fostering emerging industries and high-tech companies, Zhu said, adding that the incubator park has drawn in 31 startup companies, which can share park facilities such as a demo hall, conference rooms, break areas, and reception areas.

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Key attractions

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Robust infrastructure and efficient service are why many companies choose to settle in GDD. An education consulting company, which has moved into China Nano Valley at the GDD, values the "move-in ready "infrastructure and the butler services provided by SCI Group, operator of the park.

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"While preparing for our summer camp, we urgently needed a dedicated space that could meet specific teaching requirements," said Tang Ziqiang, the company's chief financial officer. "After learning about our needs, SCI Group quickly coordinated to provide suitable space within China Nano Valley and assisted us in customizing it. This timely support demonstrated their service philosophy of being 'not just landlords, but partners'."

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GDD Holding Group integrates technological finance, strategic investment and park operations into a synergistic closed-loop ecosystem to inject innovative momentum into policies.

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Xu Xiao, deputy general manager of GDD Holding Group, said: "We will leverage strategic investment to share resources and offer tailor-made services according to the enterprise life cycle — connecting startups with funds and providing financing solutions during the growth phase. Additionally, we will accelerate the recoupment of funds through capital operations such as real estate investment trust arrangements, which will, in turn, support the development and investment attraction of new parks, forming a positive cycle of 'operation-value increase-reinvestment'."

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Yao Qihong, government affairs manager at the southern headquarters of Sino Biopharmaceutical, was impressed by the service density and cooperation depth of Guangzhou High-tech Investment Group. This was also the key reason why its subsidiary, Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group, ultimately chose to establish roots here.

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"From the site selection and inspection to actual settlement, and even in proposing the dual-circulation strategy of acquiring advanced overseas pipelines and converting them domestically, Guangzhou High-tech Investment Group formed dedicated task forces to provide high-density services combining online policy interpretation and offline site visits, truly catering to the needs of the enterprises," Yao said.

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To shift the banking sector from scale-driven expansion to value creation and reduce long-term risk, experts have called on banks to strengthen self-discipline and abandon their obsession with size and speed, warning against destructive "involution-style" competition.

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In recent years, under mounting pressure, China's banking sector has increasingly engaged in such competition — marked by irrational price wars, relaxed risk controls, service homogenization and distorted performance metrics.

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Some small and medium-sized lenders have offered shopping cards, cash vouchers and even cooking oil to attract depositors, while others have manipulated interest calculations to artificially inflate deposit figures or boost deposit and loan volumes at month or quarter-end to meet targets. In some cases, annual interest rates on personal loans have dropped below 3 percent, even lower than banks' funding costs.

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Dong Ximiao, chief researcher at Merchants Union Consumer Finance and deputy director of the Shanghai Institution for Finance &Development, said the drivers behind this behavior are twofold — the economy's downward cycle and weak demand have intensified market competition, and some banks remain fixated on scale and speed, chasing superficial growth in assets and market share.

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These practices not only erode banking sector profitability, but also heighten financial risks. "Excessive competition often drives short-term tactics to seize market share and clients, disrupting financial order and accumulating long-term risks," Dong said, adding that in order to promote healthier competition, regulators should foster a multitiered, diversified financial system that allows institutions to align with market needs, leverage their strengths and offer targeted services to various client groups.

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He also called for accelerated reform and risk mitigation in small and medium-sized banks, encouraging a shift from quantity to quality and improving the overall competitive landscape.

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The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held a meeting on Wednesday during which it was stated that China will further regulate disorderly competition among enterprises in accordance with laws and regulations.

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The call for regulation and reform has been echoed. Also on Wednesday, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the country's largest bank by assets, announced plans to take the lead in addressing "involution-style" competition. Stressing the importance of aligning products with real customer needs rather than relying on price competition, ICBC outlined a three-pronged approach.

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First, using artificial intelligence and its large model platform, ICBC aims to transform its tech capabilities into service advantages — for example, analyzing corporate data to provide comprehensive solutions rather than simply issuing loans.

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Second, by linking governments, businesses and individual clients, the bank seeks to generate new financial demand in areas like e-government and industrial collaboration.

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Third, ICBC pledged to uphold credit standards and continue reinforcing its risk management framework to steer clear of scale-driven temptations.

\n

Similar signals emerged on July 24 when the Banking Association of Guangdong released a self-discipline convention against unfair competition. It emphasized rational pricing as well as strict control over rebates and incentives, and included both recommended and prohibited practices.

\n

Regulators have also repeatedly stressed the need to improve the quality and efficiency of financial services. At the core of this directive is a strategic shift from expanding size to creating value.

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"Involution-style competition is fundamentally incompatible with China's new development philosophy and the goal of high-quality development. It must be decisively eliminated," said Lou Feipeng, a researcher at the Postal Savings Bank of China. He warned that its spread across the banking sector — fueled by both internal dynamics and external pressure — poses serious risks that cannot be ignored.

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"The industry must proactively seek transformation, strengthen regulation and self-discipline, and collaborate with market oversight to curb involution-style competition and support high-quality development," Lou said.

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He added that homogeneous expansion limits banks' ability to meet diverse financial needs and, without meaningful innovation, this often leads to inefficient capital allocation — diverting funds into arbitrage instead of productive sectors like tech innovation, ultimately weakening the effectiveness of China's monetary policy.

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Lou called on lenders to invest in product and service innovation based on thorough market research, refine product components to enhance targeting and embrace digital transformation. He also recommended establishing specialized branches tailored to regional or sectoral needs.

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jiangxueqing@chinadaily.com.cn

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To shift the banking sector from scale-driven expansion to value creation and reduce long-term risk, experts have called on banks to strengthen self-discipline and abandon their obsession with size and speed, warning against destructive "involution-style" competition.

\n

In recent years, under mounting pressure, China's banking sector has increasingly engaged in such competition — marked by irrational price wars, relaxed risk controls, service homogenization and distorted performance metrics.

\n

Some small and medium-sized lenders have offered shopping cards, cash vouchers and even cooking oil to attract depositors, while others have manipulated interest calculations to artificially inflate deposit figures or boost deposit and loan volumes at month or quarter-end to meet targets. In some cases, annual interest rates on personal loans have dropped below 3 percent, even lower than banks' funding costs.

\n

Dong Ximiao, chief researcher at Merchants Union Consumer Finance and deputy director of the Shanghai Institution for Finance &Development, said the drivers behind this behavior are twofold — the economy's downward cycle and weak demand have intensified market competition, and some banks remain fixated on scale and speed, chasing superficial growth in assets and market share.

\n

These practices not only erode banking sector profitability, but also heighten financial risks. "Excessive competition often drives short-term tactics to seize market share and clients, disrupting financial order and accumulating long-term risks," Dong said, adding that in order to promote healthier competition, regulators should foster a multitiered, diversified financial system that allows institutions to align with market needs, leverage their strengths and offer targeted services to various client groups.

\n

He also called for accelerated reform and risk mitigation in small and medium-sized banks, encouraging a shift from quantity to quality and improving the overall competitive landscape.

\n

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held a meeting on Wednesday during which it was stated that China will further regulate disorderly competition among enterprises in accordance with laws and regulations.

\n

The call for regulation and reform has been echoed. Also on Wednesday, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the country's largest bank by assets, announced plans to take the lead in addressing "involution-style" competition. Stressing the importance of aligning products with real customer needs rather than relying on price competition, ICBC outlined a three-pronged approach.

\n

First, using artificial intelligence and its large model platform, ICBC aims to transform its tech capabilities into service advantages — for example, analyzing corporate data to provide comprehensive solutions rather than simply issuing loans.

\n

Second, by linking governments, businesses and individual clients, the bank seeks to generate new financial demand in areas like e-government and industrial collaboration.

\n

Third, ICBC pledged to uphold credit standards and continue reinforcing its risk management framework to steer clear of scale-driven temptations.

\n

Similar signals emerged on July 24 when the Banking Association of Guangdong released a self-discipline convention against unfair competition. It emphasized rational pricing as well as strict control over rebates and incentives, and included both recommended and prohibited practices.

\n

Regulators have also repeatedly stressed the need to improve the quality and efficiency of financial services. At the core of this directive is a strategic shift from expanding size to creating value.

\n

"Involution-style competition is fundamentally incompatible with China's new development philosophy and the goal of high-quality development. It must be decisively eliminated," said Lou Feipeng, a researcher at the Postal Savings Bank of China. He warned that its spread across the banking sector — fueled by both internal dynamics and external pressure — poses serious risks that cannot be ignored.

\n

"The industry must proactively seek transformation, strengthen regulation and self-discipline, and collaborate with market oversight to curb involution-style competition and support high-quality development," Lou said.

\n

He added that homogeneous expansion limits banks' ability to meet diverse financial needs and, without meaningful innovation, this often leads to inefficient capital allocation — diverting funds into arbitrage instead of productive sectors like tech innovation, ultimately weakening the effectiveness of China's monetary policy.

\n

Lou called on lenders to invest in product and service innovation based on thorough market research, refine product components to enhance targeting and embrace digital transformation. He also recommended establishing specialized branches tailored to regional or sectoral needs.

\n

jiangxueqing@chinadaily.com.cn

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As the summer harvest is in full swing at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, staff members of State Grid Changji visit a production workshop of Xinjiang Tianshan Flour (Group) Qitai Co Ltd to inquire about its electricity needs and offer timely help. More than 40,000 hectares of wheat await harvest, while the grain depots and flour mills are running at full capacity.

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An employee checks automobiles on an assembly line at a factory in Chongqing.

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China's machinery sector registered steady growth across key economic indicators in the first half, underpinned by strong performance in the automotive and electrical machinery segments, said the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) on Monday.

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In the January-June period, the added value of industrial enterprises above a designated size in the machinery sector rose 9 percent year-on-year, outpacing the national industrial and manufacturing averages by 2.6 and 2 percentage points, respectively, said the federation.

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Notably, the automotive and electrical machinery sectors recorded robust growth of 11.3 percent and 12.2 percent, respectively, leading the industry's expansion and playing a vital role in stabilizing the broader economy and boosting industrial momentum.

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"The combined impact of existing macroeconomic policies and the latest round of the 'two new' policy has helped improve domestic demand, contributing to a better-than-expected industrial landscape compared to the same period last year," said Luo Junjie, CMIF's executive vice-president, adding that of the 122 key products tracked by the federation, 84 reported year-on-year output increases, accounting for 68.9 percent of the total, a 7.4 percentage point rise from a year earlier.

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The "two new" policy involves large-scale equipment upgrades and trade-ins of consumer goods.

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Luo highlighted that the stable growth in automobile production and sales serves as a key driver propelling this growth momentum.

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The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said that in the first half, China produced 15.62 million vehicles and sold 15.65 million units, marking year-on-year increases of 12.5 percent and 11.4 percent, respectively. New energy vehicles also continued their upward trajectory, with production and sales reaching about 6.97 million and 6.94 million units, up 41.4 percent and 40.3 percent year-on-year.

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The CMIF said a notable milestone was reached in NEV market penetration, which hit 44.3 percent in the first half — an all-time high for the period.

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China's NEV penetration rates have been climbing steadily in recent years, with several months exceeding the 50 percent threshold.

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The China Passenger Car Association said that this year, the NEV retail penetration rate has steadily gone above 50 percent from March to June, reaching 51.1 percent, 51.5 percent, 53.0 percent and 53.3 percent, respectively. July's rate is expected to climb further to 54.6 percent, marking the fifth consecutive month above 50 percent.

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On the trade front, Luo said the sector demonstrated resilience amid increasingly complex global conditions and rising external pressure.

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In the first half, foreign trade in the machinery sector maintained solid momentum, with exports to major economies recording double-digit growth, CMIF data showed.

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Specifically, exports to other Belt and Road economies surged 23.9 percent year-on-year, while shipments to other Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership member countries rose 16.7 percent. Exports to the European Union grew 12.3 percent, and those to ASEAN countries jumped 24.2 percent.

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Among major trading partners, exports to the United States decreased 3.3 percent year-on-year in the first half, while exports to Russia dropped 18.2 percent. In addition, exports to Germany, Japan, and South Korea grew steadily by 11.6 percent, 2 percent and 5.3 percent, respectively. Exports to Southeast Asian markets such as Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia posted growth of over 20 percent, CMIF data showed.

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Contact the writers at lijiaying@chinadaily.com.cn

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An employee checks automobiles on an assembly line at a factory in Chongqing.

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China's machinery sector registered steady growth across key economic indicators in the first half, underpinned by strong performance in the automotive and electrical machinery segments, said the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) on Monday.

\n

In the January-June period, the added value of industrial enterprises above a designated size in the machinery sector rose 9 percent year-on-year, outpacing the national industrial and manufacturing averages by 2.6 and 2 percentage points, respectively, said the federation.

\n

Notably, the automotive and electrical machinery sectors recorded robust growth of 11.3 percent and 12.2 percent, respectively, leading the industry's expansion and playing a vital role in stabilizing the broader economy and boosting industrial momentum.

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"The combined impact of existing macroeconomic policies and the latest round of the 'two new' policy has helped improve domestic demand, contributing to a better-than-expected industrial landscape compared to the same period last year," said Luo Junjie, CMIF's executive vice-president, adding that of the 122 key products tracked by the federation, 84 reported year-on-year output increases, accounting for 68.9 percent of the total, a 7.4 percentage point rise from a year earlier.

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The "two new" policy involves large-scale equipment upgrades and trade-ins of consumer goods.

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Luo highlighted that the stable growth in automobile production and sales serves as a key driver propelling this growth momentum.

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The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said that in the first half, China produced 15.62 million vehicles and sold 15.65 million units, marking year-on-year increases of 12.5 percent and 11.4 percent, respectively. New energy vehicles also continued their upward trajectory, with production and sales reaching about 6.97 million and 6.94 million units, up 41.4 percent and 40.3 percent year-on-year.

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The CMIF said a notable milestone was reached in NEV market penetration, which hit 44.3 percent in the first half — an all-time high for the period.

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China's NEV penetration rates have been climbing steadily in recent years, with several months exceeding the 50 percent threshold.

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The China Passenger Car Association said that this year, the NEV retail penetration rate has steadily gone above 50 percent from March to June, reaching 51.1 percent, 51.5 percent, 53.0 percent and 53.3 percent, respectively. July's rate is expected to climb further to 54.6 percent, marking the fifth consecutive month above 50 percent.

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On the trade front, Luo said the sector demonstrated resilience amid increasingly complex global conditions and rising external pressure.

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In the first half, foreign trade in the machinery sector maintained solid momentum, with exports to major economies recording double-digit growth, CMIF data showed.

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Specifically, exports to other Belt and Road economies surged 23.9 percent year-on-year, while shipments to other Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership member countries rose 16.7 percent. Exports to the European Union grew 12.3 percent, and those to ASEAN countries jumped 24.2 percent.

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Among major trading partners, exports to the United States decreased 3.3 percent year-on-year in the first half, while exports to Russia dropped 18.2 percent. In addition, exports to Germany, Japan, and South Korea grew steadily by 11.6 percent, 2 percent and 5.3 percent, respectively. Exports to Southeast Asian markets such as Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia posted growth of over 20 percent, CMIF data showed.

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Contact the writers at lijiaying@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's southern Hainan province will launch a comprehensive zero-tariff system for imports starting Dec 18, when it begins operating as a special Customs regulatory area, experts said on Monday, marking a major step in its push to become a globally competitive free trade hub.

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

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"Negative lists are a common approach in high-standard international trade rules," said Zhou Zheng, deputy director of Hainan's finance department. "This shift from positive to negative lists reflects China's commitment to deeper institutional openness."

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The move is expected to lower costs for businesses, attract foreign investment, and strengthen Hainan's role as a bridge between China's domestic market and global supply chains. Companies in encouraged industries can also export goods tariff-free to the rest of the Chinese mainland if the local added value reaches 30 percent.

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The province has already rolled out zero-tariff policies for key sectors, but the new framework significantly expands coverage.

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The Master Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port aims to create a tax system aligned with high-level global standards, guided by "zero tariffs, low tax rates and simplified tax structures".

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"China is leveraging openness to drive reform and growth as global uncertainties rise," Zhou said, noting of Hainan's role as a testing ground for bold reforms amid geopolitical shifts and protectionism.

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With its strategic location linking China to Southeast Asia and global trade routes, Hainan is poised to become a key hub in China's "dual circulation" strategy, which seeks to balance domestic and international economic activity.

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Tu Xinquan, dean of the China Institute for WTO Studies at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, said Hainan's zero-tariff model goes beyond regional pacts like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

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"Hainan will eliminate import duties on 74 percent of product categories — a 53 percentage-point shift from current arrangements — surpassing RCEP's highest tariff elimination rate of about 65 percent," Tu said. "This autonomous opening-up demonstrates China's push for higher global economic integration."

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Tu noted that unlike trade pacts that only remove import tariffs, Hainan will also waive value-added and consumption taxes. "Businesses can choose between Hainan's zero-tariff scheme or other preferential rates, such as RCEP, to secure the lowest applicable duties," he added.

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Combined with Hainan's reduced 15 percent corporate tax rate — compared to China's standard 25 percent — the policies could significantly cut costs for import-reliant industries.

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chenbowen@chinadaily.com.cn

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China is stepping up the enforcement of a long-standing policy requiring residents to pay personal income tax on gains accruing from overseas investments, which industry experts said reflects improved access to cross-border financial data and a broader effort to standardize tax compliance across jurisdictions.

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A well-structured tax system will help attract high-quality foreign capital and promote the healthy development of the A-share market, the experts added.

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The comments came after social media platforms in China saw a surge in posts from investors sharing tax payment notices, many of which refer to a 20 percent personal income tax on overseas investment income such as dividends and capital gains.

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He Yang, executive director of an international tax research center at the Central University of Finance and Economics, said: "The tax rules aren't new, but the enforcement mechanism has become more effective. This is largely driven by greater data availability and system upgrades."

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The increased enforcement coincides with the expansion of China's golden tax phase IV system, a robust data analytics platform that compares invoices, bank transactions, contracts and other relevant data to identify discrepancies and signs of tax evasion, and its integration with the Common Reporting Standard, an international framework for the automatic exchange of financial account information.

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The CRS system now enables Chinese tax authorities to access offshore financial data from more than 100 countries and regions, with coverage expected to grow to over 150 jurisdictions by 2025.

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Zhang Wei, dean of the School of Taxation at Jilin University of Finance and Economics, said: "Through CRS and domestic tax systems, authorities can now match offshore financial information with self-reported tax filings. That makes it easier to identify underreported income."

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According to the country's official 12366 tax service platform, China's current practice treats profits from overseas securities trading as "property transfer income", which is taxed on a pertransaction basis. This means investors are required to pay 20 percent tax on each profitable trade, while losses cannot be carried over across years.

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While the tax policy remains unchanged, analysts say the timing and focus of enforcement may reflect broader efforts from authorities to discourage excessive and unchecked capital outflows.

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The tightening of tax policies on overseas investment could trigger a series of ripple effects for China's A-share market. Some investors may keep their funds within the Chinese mainland, which will support the stable development of A-shares, experts said.

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Yu Fenghui, an independent economist, said that some capital that would have flowed into markets such as the United States may reassess its allocation strategy due to rising tax costs and reduced returns. "But overall, that effect will likely be short-term. In the long run, a well-structured tax system will help attract high-quality foreign capital and promote the healthy development of the A-share market," Yu said.

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chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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China is stepping up the enforcement of a long-standing policy requiring residents to pay personal income tax on gains accruing from overseas investments, which industry experts said reflects improved access to cross-border financial data and a broader effort to standardize tax compliance across jurisdictions.

\n

A well-structured tax system will help attract high-quality foreign capital and promote the healthy development of the A-share market, the experts added.

\n

The comments came after social media platforms in China saw a surge in posts from investors sharing tax payment notices, many of which refer to a 20 percent personal income tax on overseas investment income such as dividends and capital gains.

\n

He Yang, executive director of an international tax research center at the Central University of Finance and Economics, said: "The tax rules aren't new, but the enforcement mechanism has become more effective. This is largely driven by greater data availability and system upgrades."

\n

The increased enforcement coincides with the expansion of China's golden tax phase IV system, a robust data analytics platform that compares invoices, bank transactions, contracts and other relevant data to identify discrepancies and signs of tax evasion, and its integration with the Common Reporting Standard, an international framework for the automatic exchange of financial account information.

\n

The CRS system now enables Chinese tax authorities to access offshore financial data from more than 100 countries and regions, with coverage expected to grow to over 150 jurisdictions by 2025.

\n

Zhang Wei, dean of the School of Taxation at Jilin University of Finance and Economics, said: "Through CRS and domestic tax systems, authorities can now match offshore financial information with self-reported tax filings. That makes it easier to identify underreported income."

\n

According to the country's official 12366 tax service platform, China's current practice treats profits from overseas securities trading as "property transfer income", which is taxed on a pertransaction basis. This means investors are required to pay 20 percent tax on each profitable trade, while losses cannot be carried over across years.

\n

While the tax policy remains unchanged, analysts say the timing and focus of enforcement may reflect broader efforts from authorities to discourage excessive and unchecked capital outflows.

\n

The tightening of tax policies on overseas investment could trigger a series of ripple effects for China's A-share market. Some investors may keep their funds within the Chinese mainland, which will support the stable development of A-shares, experts said.

\n

Yu Fenghui, an independent economist, said that some capital that would have flowed into markets such as the United States may reassess its allocation strategy due to rising tax costs and reduced returns. "But overall, that effect will likely be short-term. In the long run, a well-structured tax system will help attract high-quality foreign capital and promote the healthy development of the A-share market," Yu said.

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chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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Yuan strengthens against greenback

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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 101 pips to 7.1395 against the US dollar on Monday, said the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.

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Unique industries to boost rural vitalization

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Chinese agricultural areas are boosting their unique industries to spur rural vitalization. In Southwest China's Guizhou province, farmers in Sanyuan village in Wuma, under the city of Renhuai, joined a 20-hectare mandarin orange orchard to lift their incomes. Orchard manager Xiao Wencai said that since 2018, the base paid some 1 million yuan ($140,850) each year to the farmers working on it. This year, Sanyuan expects 50,000 kilograms of the citrus worth over 1.5 million yuan. Sanyuan has built a system integrating fruit cultivation, cold storage and tourism to promote rural vitalization.

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China has achieved a significant milestone in shale oil exploration with the discovery of the Fuxing oilfield in the Sichuan Basin, the first shale oilfield in the country's southwestern region.

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With initial proven reserves of 20.1 million metric tons of oil and 12.35 billion cubic meters of natural gas, the discovery is expected to boost domestic energy security and spur further exploration in the area, said its operator China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, also known as Sinopec.

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Shale oil mainly refers to liquid hydrocarbons trapped in formations of shale rock that can be extracted for refining. It is often found in organic-rich shale and thin interlayers of carbonate rock, sandstone and siltstone.

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The project is located in Chongqing on the southeastern edge of the Sichuan Basin, which has traditionally been characterized as "rich in gas but poor in oil", with exploration and development efforts historically focused on natural gas due to limited oil resources.

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The Fuxing discovery thus signifies a breakthrough in shale oil exploration in Southwest China and opens up a new frontier for shale oil and gas resource expansion in the basin, it said.

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Wei Xiangfeng, manager of the shale gas project department of Sinopec's exploration company, said the theoretical advancements and key technologies developed at the Fuxing oilfield are of great significance in supplementing and refining China's shale oil and gas exploration theories, technologies and standards.

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Going forward, efforts will focus on deepening the understanding of enrichment patterns and strengthening the overall assessment and planning of terrestrial shale oil in the Sichuan Basin, with the aim of achieving another major breakthrough and establishing a second shale oil reserve base, Wei said.

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China has been actively working to enhance its oil and natural gas production in recent years, including intensifying exploration and development of unconventional resources like shale oil and gas.

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Wu Mouyuan, vice-president of the Economics and Technology Research Institute under China National Petroleum Corp, has said previously that China is making strides in expanding its energy resources by tapping into unconventional sources, notably with significant progress in shale gas exploration.

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Resources like low-maturity shale oil and underground coal gasification, currently unexploited, hold the key to unlocking significant new opportunities in the decades ahead, Wu said.

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Sinopec announced in March the discovery of two major shale oilfields — the Xinxing and Qintong oilfields — in the east of the country with combined proven reserves of 180 million tons, which have been approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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China has achieved a significant milestone in shale oil exploration with the discovery of the Fuxing oilfield in the Sichuan Basin, the first shale oilfield in the country's southwestern region.

\n

With initial proven reserves of 20.1 million metric tons of oil and 12.35 billion cubic meters of natural gas, the discovery is expected to boost domestic energy security and spur further exploration in the area, said its operator China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, also known as Sinopec.

\n

Shale oil mainly refers to liquid hydrocarbons trapped in formations of shale rock that can be extracted for refining. It is often found in organic-rich shale and thin interlayers of carbonate rock, sandstone and siltstone.

\n

The project is located in Chongqing on the southeastern edge of the Sichuan Basin, which has traditionally been characterized as "rich in gas but poor in oil", with exploration and development efforts historically focused on natural gas due to limited oil resources.

\n

The Fuxing discovery thus signifies a breakthrough in shale oil exploration in Southwest China and opens up a new frontier for shale oil and gas resource expansion in the basin, it said.

\n

Wei Xiangfeng, manager of the shale gas project department of Sinopec's exploration company, said the theoretical advancements and key technologies developed at the Fuxing oilfield are of great significance in supplementing and refining China's shale oil and gas exploration theories, technologies and standards.

\n

Going forward, efforts will focus on deepening the understanding of enrichment patterns and strengthening the overall assessment and planning of terrestrial shale oil in the Sichuan Basin, with the aim of achieving another major breakthrough and establishing a second shale oil reserve base, Wei said.

\n

China has been actively working to enhance its oil and natural gas production in recent years, including intensifying exploration and development of unconventional resources like shale oil and gas.

\n

Wu Mouyuan, vice-president of the Economics and Technology Research Institute under China National Petroleum Corp, has said previously that China is making strides in expanding its energy resources by tapping into unconventional sources, notably with significant progress in shale gas exploration.

\n

Resources like low-maturity shale oil and underground coal gasification, currently unexploited, hold the key to unlocking significant new opportunities in the decades ahead, Wu said.

\n

Sinopec announced in March the discovery of two major shale oilfields — the Xinxing and Qintong oilfields — in the east of the country with combined proven reserves of 180 million tons, which have been approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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A group of tourists from Southeast Asian countries pose for photos on Central Street, a major attraction in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, in July.

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As the nation experiences sweltering heat during the sanfu period — the hottest part of summer based on the Chinese calendar — Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province known to many as China's "Ice city", is embracing a comfortable 23 C, welcoming waves of tourists escaping the heat.

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Data from Harbin Orange Vacation Travel Service Co Ltd show that the company received a total of 1,300 summer vacationers from Southeast Asian countries in June.

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"May, June, September and October are the peak months for inbound tourism from Southeast Asia," said Wang Hongxin, the company's general manager. "This summer, the comfortable climate in Harbin has made it an attractive destination for tourists."

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"In June, we received over 60 summer vacation groups from Southeast Asian countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, marking a year-on-year increase of 30 percent," he said. "Bookings for September have already exceeded 100 groups and over 2,000 visitors, with some reservations extending into the end of 2026."

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With the increasing popularity of Harbin, the customer base is also expanding.

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"In addition to traditional customer sources, emerging markets such as Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Laos are also rapidly increasing this summer," Wang added.

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The rising popularity of inbound tourism in Harbin is driven by multiple favorable factors, according to Wang.

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"The continuous increase in charter flights has broken through transportation bottlenecks, providing convenience for visitors," said Wang. "Visitors from Southeast Asia and other regions can now reach Harbin more easily, significantly reducing time spent traveling."

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"The improvement of tourism facilities, from comfortable accommodation to rich scenic experiences, also allows visitors from afar to enjoy their journey with peace of mind," he said. "In addition, the simplification of inbound tourism visa procedures enables more people to easily plan their trips."

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After enjoying their time in Harbin, many vacationers extend their itineraries to areas further north, such as Yichun and Mohe.

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"In past years, most tourists chose destinations such as Changbai Mountain in Jilin province or Panjin in Liaoning province after their trip to Harbin," said Wang. "However, this summer, more of them chose to continue their trip in Heilongjiang."

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A chartered tourist train, named "Yichun", offers guests an extraordinary experience aboard one of the best-quality trains dedicated to sightseeing in the country.

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Run by the Yichun Tourism Development Group and the Harbin Railway Culture and Tourism Group, the dedicated sightseeing train caters exclusively to tourists and is fitted with compartments for dining and entertainment to add to its appeal.

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"In April, we launched a themed tourist train from Harbin to Yichun, carrying over 100 tourists from countries and regions such as Singapore and Malaysia," said Wang Yuyao, chairman assistant of the Yichun Tourism Development. "The passengers embarked on a unique journey to experience the world of Chinese movies."

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"After the trip, the chartered train received a very positive response among tourists from Southeast Asian countries," he said. "Bookings for the tourist train have been scheduled until the end of 2026, with plans for 10 trips in the initial stages."

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Data from the Harbin immigration station show that in July, a total of 61,000 inbound and outbound passengers were inspected at Harbin Airport, an increase of nearly 10,000 compared with the number in June and a year-on-year increase of 19.3 percent.

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Among them, the number of inbound foreign passengers was nearly 10,000, with a year-on-year increase of 15.9 percent.

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zhouhuiying@chinadaily.com.cn

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L'Oreal Group reported a modest rise in first-half earnings, fueled by double-digit growth in emerging markets and a return to growth on the Chinese mainland.

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Sales in the six months through June rose 3 percent on a like-for-like basis to 22.47 billion euros ($25.98 billion), the French cosmetics giant said on July 29. Net profit excluding non-recurring items was 3.78 billion euros, up 1 percent from a year earlier.

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"As anticipated, L'Oreal's like-for-like growth accelerated between the first and second quarter," CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said. "The ongoing strength in emerging markets, the slight rebound on the Chinese mainland and the gradual recovery in North America more than offset the expected slowdown in Europe, once again validating our multipolar model."

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"Adjusted growth improved sequentially in North Asia and the key driver was the Chinese mainland, which turned positive for the first time in five quarters," Hieronimus told analysts during an earnings call on Friday.

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The Chinese mainland market returned to positive territory in the second quarter, reversing a slight decline in the first. Adjusted for IT transformation phasing, growth on the mainland hit around 3 percent in the second quarter, with all divisions positive, said the CEO.

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Dermatological beauty and professional products delivered particularly strong results for the group, said the company.

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During the key midyear June 18 shopping festival, L'Oreal Group outpaced a more dynamic market, Hieronimus said, placing four brands in the top 10 and eight in the top 20 in this year's ranking.

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Dermatological beauty division sales rose 3.1 percent on a like-for-like basis, with reported growth at 1.7 percent. Market growth in China remained broadly flat year-on-year, an improvement from the 4 percent contraction recorded during the same period last year.

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Hieronimus said L'Oreal's luxury brands began outperforming mass-market peers, benefiting from consumer appetite for premium and high-end offerings.

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"In China, we see the market getting better," he said. He also noted fierce competition from local Chinese brands, particularly in the mass and cosmetics categories. Some independent local names that had gained traction earlier showed signs of fading during 6.18, reinforcing the high churn rate typical of the dynamic beauty landscape in the Chinese market.

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While L'Oreal Paris is "doing OK", the brand is under pressure in the makeup segment, Hieronimus said. A revamped product pipeline for the second half, including the relaunch of the Hyaluronic Acid Filler and Age Perfect lines, is expected to drive momentum.

\n

Among the highlights of L'Oreal's "Beauty Stimulus Plan" — a strategic initiative launched to boost consumer demand — is a high-stakes skincare launch under its Helena Rubinstein brand. The group has introduced a new product to its Re-Plasty Age Recovery line, which already ranks as China's top-selling beauty product. The new cream contains 60 percent Pro-Xylane, an antiaging molecule developed by the company.

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"We have high expectations for this product," Hieronimus said. "When it sells, it's money in the bank."

\n

He added that China's higher-income consumers remain committed to high-quality, luxury beauty products, particularly in fragrance and premium skincare. More affordable brands, such as Biotherm, face greater pricing pressure and competition.

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"There is this appetite for quality," he said. "The top end of the market remains stronger and more dynamic."

\n

Jiang Yali, category director of beauty and personal care, Mintel China, said the Chinese beauty and personal care market is currently undergoing a cyclical adjustment with a return to rational consumption.

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"Although the overall market growth rate has slowed down, the professional upgrade of skincare efficacy centered on skin health, the upgrade of cosmetics focused on professional makeup artists as a selling point, and the in-depth exploration and fulfillment of consumer needs in emotional skincare, niche groups and specific scenarios have injected new growth momentum into brands," said Jiang.

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In the future, brands can also provide cross-category integrated solutions that can rebuild healthy beauty by focusing on changes in consumer psychology for beauty and personal care products, said Jiang.

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L'Oreal Group reported a modest rise in first-half earnings, fueled by double-digit growth in emerging markets and a return to growth on the Chinese mainland.

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Sales in the six months through June rose 3 percent on a like-for-like basis to 22.47 billion euros ($25.98 billion), the French cosmetics giant said on July 29. Net profit excluding non-recurring items was 3.78 billion euros, up 1 percent from a year earlier.

\n

"As anticipated, L'Oreal's like-for-like growth accelerated between the first and second quarter," CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said. "The ongoing strength in emerging markets, the slight rebound on the Chinese mainland and the gradual recovery in North America more than offset the expected slowdown in Europe, once again validating our multipolar model."

\n

"Adjusted growth improved sequentially in North Asia and the key driver was the Chinese mainland, which turned positive for the first time in five quarters," Hieronimus told analysts during an earnings call on Friday.

\n

The Chinese mainland market returned to positive territory in the second quarter, reversing a slight decline in the first. Adjusted for IT transformation phasing, growth on the mainland hit around 3 percent in the second quarter, with all divisions positive, said the CEO.

\n

Dermatological beauty and professional products delivered particularly strong results for the group, said the company.

\n

During the key midyear June 18 shopping festival, L'Oreal Group outpaced a more dynamic market, Hieronimus said, placing four brands in the top 10 and eight in the top 20 in this year's ranking.

\n

Dermatological beauty division sales rose 3.1 percent on a like-for-like basis, with reported growth at 1.7 percent. Market growth in China remained broadly flat year-on-year, an improvement from the 4 percent contraction recorded during the same period last year.

\n

Hieronimus said L'Oreal's luxury brands began outperforming mass-market peers, benefiting from consumer appetite for premium and high-end offerings.

\n

"In China, we see the market getting better," he said. He also noted fierce competition from local Chinese brands, particularly in the mass and cosmetics categories. Some independent local names that had gained traction earlier showed signs of fading during 6.18, reinforcing the high churn rate typical of the dynamic beauty landscape in the Chinese market.

\n

While L'Oreal Paris is "doing OK", the brand is under pressure in the makeup segment, Hieronimus said. A revamped product pipeline for the second half, including the relaunch of the Hyaluronic Acid Filler and Age Perfect lines, is expected to drive momentum.

\n

Among the highlights of L'Oreal's "Beauty Stimulus Plan" — a strategic initiative launched to boost consumer demand — is a high-stakes skincare launch under its Helena Rubinstein brand. The group has introduced a new product to its Re-Plasty Age Recovery line, which already ranks as China's top-selling beauty product. The new cream contains 60 percent Pro-Xylane, an antiaging molecule developed by the company.

\n

"We have high expectations for this product," Hieronimus said. "When it sells, it's money in the bank."

\n

He added that China's higher-income consumers remain committed to high-quality, luxury beauty products, particularly in fragrance and premium skincare. More affordable brands, such as Biotherm, face greater pricing pressure and competition.

\n

"There is this appetite for quality," he said. "The top end of the market remains stronger and more dynamic."

\n

Jiang Yali, category director of beauty and personal care, Mintel China, said the Chinese beauty and personal care market is currently undergoing a cyclical adjustment with a return to rational consumption.

\n

"Although the overall market growth rate has slowed down, the professional upgrade of skincare efficacy centered on skin health, the upgrade of cosmetics focused on professional makeup artists as a selling point, and the in-depth exploration and fulfillment of consumer needs in emotional skincare, niche groups and specific scenarios have injected new growth momentum into brands," said Jiang.

\n

In the future, brands can also provide cross-category integrated solutions that can rebuild healthy beauty by focusing on changes in consumer psychology for beauty and personal care products, said Jiang.

\n

wangzhuoqiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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Liang Jing (right) plays the lead in Jingwei Tian Hai (Jingwei Fills the Sea), a Puju Opera based on an ancient myth from Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas). Her role in the play was recognized with a top honor in traditional theater.

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A scene from the Puju Opera production tells a classic Chinese story through the combination of the opera — an old art form — with contemporary storytelling style.

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Left: Liang in rehearsal. Right: The actress plays the role of Jingwei, a beautiful princess in the Puju Opera production.

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Liang Jing was born in the historic city of Linfen, nestled in the heart of Shanxi province, a region rich in cultural traditions and a vibrant history. Linfen had long been a hub for Puju Opera, a local art form that flourished over 400 years. The city seemed to breathe with the powerful arias and intricate movements of this ancient art, its sound echoing through narrow alleyways and resonating in the hearts of its people.

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From an early age, Liang was immersed in the world of Puju Opera. Her grandparents, passionate theater lovers, instilled in her a deep affection for the art. They frequently took her to the local theaters where she would sit wide-eyed and mesmerized by the dancers' skills and elegance, and the singers' powerful voices.

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Her parents, too, were dedicated to the opera, and her aunt and uncle were performers in a local theater troupe, acting in the same plays her grandparents adored. Their home was always alive with the sound of rehearsals. Liang grew up surrounded by the music, emotions and soul of Puju Opera, absorbing its essence as if it were second nature.

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By the time she was 12, Liang's passion for this ancient art was undeniable. Inspired by the performances she had seen and the stories she heard from her family, she decided to follow in their footsteps.

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She enrolled in a local art school in Linfen, where she began formal training in Puju Opera. What started as a childhood fascination soon blossomed into a lifelong devotion. Liang's career progressed from small roles to more significant parts. Over the following two decades, she steadily earned the respect of both her peers and her audiences.

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Her dedication was recognized in May when she received the prestigious China Plum Performance Award, one of the highest honors in traditional Chinese theater. The production that earned her the award was Jingwei Tian Hai (Jingwei Fills the Sea), a Puju Opera based on an ancient myth from Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas), a revered text that chronicles various legends and geographical descriptions.

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The story follows a beautiful young princess, beloved by her people for her intelligence, kindness and bravery, who tragically perishes in a sea accident. Her soul descends into the underworld, where she is reborn as Jingwei, a small, fiery bird with red feathers. Consumed by fury and a desire for vengeance, Jingwei resolves to fill the sea with stones to prevent the waves from claiming other lives. Every day, she carries tiny stones in her beak, dropping them into the vast ocean — an impossible task — but one she pursues with unwavering determination.

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"My heart raced when the award was announced. In accepting this award, I dedicated it not only to the team behind the production but also to Jingwei, a symbol of unbreakable spirit and relentless resolve, and the ancient art form of Puju Opera," says Liang, 35, who portrayed Jingwei.

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Puju Opera originated in Shanxi province, and is one of China's major regional operatic styles, though it is less internationally renowned than Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera. It is deeply influenced by other regional operas like Qinqiang Opera, one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera, particularly popular in northwestern China. Puju Opera music is dramatic and powerful, featuring high-pitched vocals, recitative-style dialogue, and traditional instruments, such as drums, string and wind.

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Liang was trained to portray the role of daomadan, a female warrior character in Chinese opera akin to the heroic figures of Mulan. These roles require martial arts skills, singing, acting, and stylized movements, making them among the most physically demanding female roles in Chinese theater.

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However, in her portrayal of Jingwei, Liang had to switch between various roles, each representing a different aspect of the character's emotional journey. For instance, when Jingwei seeks permission from her parents to investigate a coastal disaster, Liang performs in huadan style, embodying a lively, clever young woman. Later, as Jingwei bids a sorrowful farewell to her parents in a long, emotionally charged singing passage, Liang adopts the qingyi style, portraying a dignified, mature character.

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Jingwei's transformation, from an innocent princess to a tragic heroine and finally, to a warrior spirit, is reflected in her four distinct personalities. The final scene, full of intense action, showcases her strength in the daomadan role, which demands martial arts prowess, a specialty of Liang's.

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The production of Jingwei Fills the Sea received high praise, particularly from younger audiences captivated by its energy and intensity.

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"They never imagined that traditional Chinese opera could be this thrilling," says Lin Weilin, the director of the Puju Opera production. "Ancient cultural arts are not outdated; they just require continual efforts in adapting them for modern audiences.

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"Innovation must honor the essence of the art form," Lin continues, highlighting a particularly memorable scene in which Liang performs an acrobatic sequence of flips and kneeling slides while singing, followed by over 30 lines of vocals — an incredible display of her vocal and physical skills.

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Lin, who heads a Kunqu Opera troupe and won the Plum Performance Award in 1985, is also a veteran Kunqu Opera artist.

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For Liang, the award is not only a personal triumph but a testament to the enduring power of traditional Chinese theater and the unyielding dedication of those who keep it alive, the director adds.

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Ren Genxin, a veteran Puju Opera actress and former head of the Linfen Puju Opera Troupe, says that since the 1960s, the theater has long fostered young talent through the "Little Plum Blossom Puju Troupe".This troupe, established 20 years ago, presents many talented young performers, including Liang, to ensure the legacy of Puju Opera continues to thrive.

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Contact the writer at chennan@chinadaily.com.cn

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A 15-member troupe from North Minzu University in Ningxia Hui autonomous region presents traditional music, ethnic dance and ancient instrumental arts to Jordanian audiences on July 25.

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JERASH, Jordan — A traditional Chinese performance took center stage on July 25, thrilling audiences at the 39th Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts.

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The performance, Colorful China, was staged by a 15-member troupe from North Minzu University in northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region. The group presented a vibrant 13-piece program that combined traditional music, ethnic dance, and ancient instrumental art.

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The troupe's leader, Bao Wenxing, expressed his pride in bringing his troupe's performance to a Middle Eastern stage for the first time.

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Bao notes that China and Jordan share a long-standing history of economic and cultural cooperation, and such events are an extension of the relationship and friendship between the two countries.

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The traditional Chinese performance drew a warm response from the Jerash Festival audience.

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"The choreography, the music, and the costumes, they were all so different and beautiful," says Lamar Khalil, a Jerash resident.

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Lina Ahmad, an art teacher from Zarqa, described the evening as "a lesson in elegance and tradition", adding that the performance provided her with a rare glimpse into another culture's artistic language.

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The 39th edition of the Jerash Festival, which runs through Aug 2 under the theme "Authenticity, Continuity", features more than 235 performances from 35 Arab countries, along with other foreign countries from around the world.

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Festival Executive Director Ayman Samawi says the strong international turnout reflects Jordan's openness, calling the festival "a cultural ambassador for the country".

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Zhao Xiaoqiang, a cultural counselor at the Chinese embassy in Jordan, says that cultural exchanges play a vital role in fostering mutual understanding, particularly in the Middle Eastern and North African regions.

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The Chinese troupe's performance conveyed a message of goodwill from the Chinese people to the Jordanians, promoting peace, harmony and friendship.

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Zhao hopes that such exchanges will inspire more Chinese travelers to explore Jordan's heritage and experience Jordanian hospitality.

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"I am confident there will be more Chinese people coming here and they will build stronger ties between China and Jordan," Zhao says.

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Founded in 1981, the Jerash Festival has evolved into one of the region's premier cultural events, transforming the ancient city into a global stage for music, dance and artistic dialogue each summer.

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A 15-member troupe from North Minzu University in Ningxia Hui autonomous region presents traditional music, ethnic dance and ancient instrumental arts to Jordanian audiences on July 25.

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JERASH, Jordan — A traditional Chinese performance took center stage on July 25, thrilling audiences at the 39th Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts.

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The performance, Colorful China, was staged by a 15-member troupe from North Minzu University in northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region. The group presented a vibrant 13-piece program that combined traditional music, ethnic dance, and ancient instrumental art.

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The troupe's leader, Bao Wenxing, expressed his pride in bringing his troupe's performance to a Middle Eastern stage for the first time.

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Bao notes that China and Jordan share a long-standing history of economic and cultural cooperation, and such events are an extension of the relationship and friendship between the two countries.

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The traditional Chinese performance drew a warm response from the Jerash Festival audience.

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"The choreography, the music, and the costumes, they were all so different and beautiful," says Lamar Khalil, a Jerash resident.

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Lina Ahmad, an art teacher from Zarqa, described the evening as "a lesson in elegance and tradition", adding that the performance provided her with a rare glimpse into another culture's artistic language.

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The 39th edition of the Jerash Festival, which runs through Aug 2 under the theme "Authenticity, Continuity", features more than 235 performances from 35 Arab countries, along with other foreign countries from around the world.

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Festival Executive Director Ayman Samawi says the strong international turnout reflects Jordan's openness, calling the festival "a cultural ambassador for the country".

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Zhao Xiaoqiang, a cultural counselor at the Chinese embassy in Jordan, says that cultural exchanges play a vital role in fostering mutual understanding, particularly in the Middle Eastern and North African regions.

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The Chinese troupe's performance conveyed a message of goodwill from the Chinese people to the Jordanians, promoting peace, harmony and friendship.

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Zhao hopes that such exchanges will inspire more Chinese travelers to explore Jordan's heritage and experience Jordanian hospitality.

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"I am confident there will be more Chinese people coming here and they will build stronger ties between China and Jordan," Zhao says.

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Founded in 1981, the Jerash Festival has evolved into one of the region's premier cultural events, transforming the ancient city into a global stage for music, dance and artistic dialogue each summer.

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From left: Actress Gu Tianyu plays Flippos, Captain Nemo's second-in-command. TV and film actor Bao Jianfeng is one of the actors who portray Captain Nemo. The story is set on Captain Nemo's submarine Nautilus, which takes the crew and passengers on underwater expeditions.

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Stage production Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, adapted from French writer Jules Verne's eponymous work, made its Beijing premiere at the Beijing Performing Arts Center in July.

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A jellyfish bobs up and down, a school of fish flashes by and disappears into the darkness, and outside a porthole, an actor rises and falls, as if holding his breath while suspended in the deep sea.

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These scenes come from Sino-French sci-fi fantasy production Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, adapted from the eponymous work of French literary giant Jules Verne, bringing to life its deep-sea adventures.

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After being staged at the 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival and as the opening production of the Festival Croisements 2025, the production made its Beijing premiere at the Beijing Performing Arts Center from July 11 to 20.

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Today's stage productions never lack stunning visual effects, yet what is special about this one is its authentic, classic theatrical methods. Instead of using digital technology, the show's spectacle is created by puppetry and physical theater.

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All the performers act as both human characters and puppeteers. They wear specially designed sheer black costumes and manipulate puppets in the dark, with precise lighting design that conceals them and makes the puppets appear more lively.

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"We invite the audience to temporarily set aside their reliance on technological effects and reexperience the purest charm of theater. Living performers are here to create artistic miracles in real time," says the production's Chinese director Zha Wenyuan.

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"The puppets are not merely props, but extensions of the actors' bodies. Each underwater creature carries human emotions and thoughts. Just as the original work indicates, technology and humanity can poetically intertwine."

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The storyline keeps true to Verne's original plot. Natural scientist Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil and harpooner Ned Land set off to hunt a mysterious sea monster. Instead, they discover the Nautilus, a submarine built and manned by Captain Nemo, who invites them to go on adventures under the sea.

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TV and film actor Bao Jianfeng is one of the actors who portray Captain Nemo. It's been about 10 years since he last participated in a stage production.

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"I've always hoped for an opportunity to come back onstage. Because I respect the stage, I am more prudent in my choices. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is precisely the reason I needed. The book has been a window to explore the world since childhood," he says.

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He was also curious about how the team would bring the novel to life. Coproduced by the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, the Hong Kong Arts Festival and performing arts company Tempest Projects, the production is joined by French theater artists, notably Christian Hecq, director and actor from leading French theater company Comedie-Francaise.

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Hecq says that what touched him the most about Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is not written in the book itself, but in another book by Verne, The Mysterious Island.

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The book unveils the earlier life experiences of Captain Nemo, who turned out to be a prince forced to exile, flee his own kingdom, and take on a new identity.

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"We learn why he is so angry. I really like the fact that he is changeable and unpredictable. He helps people who have no money. He is also a person with a beautiful soul," Hecq says.

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"He's not a simple character, but complicated and layered. Paradoxical personalities, to me, are very interesting."

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Bao also says that what he finds most interesting about playing Captain Nemo is finding commonalities as humans and understanding the character's complexity.

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"Theater is really about exploring human issues and inner conflicts. There are people like Nemo, who is turbulent and temperamental, whose logic can be hard to grasp. Yet every role has some aspects that resonate with us," he says.

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"To understand Nemo, to enter his world and explore whether I can make sense of it, is what brings me the greatest joy in my work."

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Collaborating with French artists and adapting a French novel, the Chinese crew aimed to respect the original work while shaping a Chinese stage aesthetic that resonates with local audiences.

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The localization took place in mainly four aspects, according to Zha — language, visuals, sentiment and performance.

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The lines were translated not only faithfully, but also naturally. The translated dialogues aimed to fit the contemporary Chinese conversational context, adding idioms and humorous sayings that are easily understood by Chinese audiences.

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Characters' costumes are redesigned based on the performers' physiques and temperaments, giving a touch of Chinese aesthetics while preserving their original identities.

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Harpooner Ned Land, for example, dons the outfit of Chinese fishermen in this production, and speaks with folk idioms.

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"As we worked with the actor, the character gradually took on the quality of a Chinese wandering hero. The folk idioms in his lines represent wisdom of surviving in the grassroots society, which add a sense of humor and also make the character more down-to-earth," Zha says.

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To more closely align the mysterious marine world with the imaginations of Chinese audiences, the crew also introduced underwater creatures inspired by mythology.

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Drawing inspiration from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, an ancient Chinese collection of mythological creatures, designer Liu Kaiyin created a dragon-like snakefish puppet, which is operated using traditional Chinese dragon dance methods.

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"Localization is not simply a matter of translation and substitution. It's about allowing the work to truly enter the aesthetic and emotional world of the local audience," Zha says.

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The production has been selected as an excellent program within the "Grand Performances in Beijing" initiative by the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles. It is now going on its national tour to major Chinese cities, with an estimated total of 34 performances this year.

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"For young children, this fantasy show offers an engaging stage and captivating visual spectacle, with mysterious sea creatures against a pitch-black background. At the same time, parents accompanying their children to the theater can also discover profound reflections within their own hearts," commented Hugo Award-winning science fiction writer Hao Jingfang after watching the show.

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Contact the writer at chengyuezhu@chinadaily.com.cn

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Yang Feiyue

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The train sped along, its steady hum creating a rhythm that should have been calming. But that peace was shattered when a sharp, discordant noise pierced through, pulling me out of focus. I had been absorbed in reviewing my interviews during a five-hour high-speed train ride from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, to Beijing when the sound reached my ears.

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It came from across the aisle — a woman, engrossed in a teleconference, had turned her computer speakers on, filling the space with voices and the clatter of keys. The volume wasn't high, but it was enough to throw me off track.

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A surge of annoyance welled up in me. I wanted to ask her to use headphones, but then I scanned the carriage. No one else seemed to mind. Would I seem petty if I spoke up? What if she refused and the confrontation escalated into an awkward scene? The thought of being caught in a public dispute was unappealing, so I decided to let it go, hoping the meeting would end soon.

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Ten minutes passed. Then 20. The words drifting from her speakers assured me this wasn't going to end anytime soon.

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Then, a welcome interruption came: the train's public announcement.

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"Dear passengers, welcome aboard. For a pleasant journey, please maintain a quiet environment … use headphones or mute your audio devices."

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It was as if the universe had spoken for me, a message I had been too hesitant to voice myself. I felt a flicker of hope that the woman would respect the request. But to my surprise, she seemed oblivious.

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I paused, trying to put myself in her shoes. Perhaps she hadn't heard the announcement, lost in the demands of her meeting. But just a few minutes later, an attendant walked by and answered my prayer by kindly asking her to turn down the volume. She complied immediately, without hesitation. I felt a small wave of relief, though my peace was short-lived.

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Not long after, the second segment of her teleconference began, and the volume slowly crept back up again. I glanced at the clock — there were still two hours ahead.

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This time, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I tilted my body slightly, extended my hand in a soft wave, careful not to seem aggressive.

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After a moment, she noticed. Before I could say a word, she looked at me with a flash of understanding and whispered, "Oh, it's too loud, right?" Immediately, she lowered the volume, and her expression shifted, a quick, almost guilty apology in her eyes.

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In that simple act of recognition, all my frustration melted away. What struck me most was how such a small gesture — just a subtle nudge — could restore a sense of boundaries and resolve a conflict without words. It was a quiet moment of self-awareness, and I felt genuinely grateful for her willingness to adjust.

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For the record, I'm not someone who imposes my standards on others. I'm not a moralist who holds people to impossible expectations. I've always tried to be considerate in public spaces. I never block pedestrian lanes, and always make room for others to pass. At home, I ask my family to tread lightly at night to avoid disturbing the neighbors. When I return home late, I sneak up the stairs like a thief, careful not to wake my dog, whose barking could disturb the whole building.

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These small acts of consideration seem like the bedrock of civility, but all too often, a lack of respect for others persists, causing discomfort and dissonance in society.

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As I reflected on the small victory of asserting my own boundaries on the train, I couldn't help but think about a similar incident that recently made headlines. A young woman in Chengdu, in southwestern Sichuan province, confronted a man for smoking in a shopping plaza, only to be kicked in response. Despite being visibly upset, she stood her ground, even as the man continued to smoke and laugh, undeterred by the arrival of the police.

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Like my own hesitation on the train, she faced a choice: speak up or let it slide.

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When local public security bureau issued an administrative penalty of a 200-yuan ($27.7) fine to the man for assault, the woman kept pressing the issue and filed a lawsuit, demanding an apology and compensation for medical expenses and travel costs. The incident sparked a heated debate, with some applauding her for asserting her rights, while others criticized her for overreacting.

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I believe my experience on the train and hers in the plaza both highlight the delicate balance of standing up for personal boundaries in a public space. There is tension between respecting personal space and navigating the potential fallout of asserting that right. While her confrontation escalated in a way mine didn't, I consider the underlying issue as being the same: how much are we willing to tolerate in the name of civility, and when do we draw the line?

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I, for one, applaud her. The man's behavior, though seemingly minor, revealed a troubling disregard for boundaries and basic decency. His reaction to her request showed how far removed he was from the social contract we all share — one that includes respecting other people's space and needs. In contrast, the bystanders who did nothing, and those who criticized her for "overreacting", may have unwittingly perpetuated the very indifference that allows these small transgressions to go unchecked.

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I believe the lack of respect for boundaries, whether in trivial moments or more significant confrontations, reflects a gap in social literacy. It's a reminder that the line between being overly sensitive and standing up for one's rights isn't always clear. But knowing when to assert yourself and stand firm in your convictions is crucial in shaping a truly civil society.

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As the train approached its final stop, the woman's young son, no older than 5, turned to her with a mischievous grin and suddenly blurted, "My mom, useless as she is, still gets the VIP treatment!"

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Laughter bubbled up around us, and I couldn't help but join in, with no malice, just lightheartedness. Even the other passengers in our section couldn't resist chuckling. Another woman, perhaps a friend or relative, grinned and teasingly said, "Why do you always have to tell the truth?"

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It was such a lighthearted, unexpected ending.

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The playful banter lingered on my mind long after I got off the train. It reminded me of how small moments of connection, even in the most mundane settings, can soften the edges of a tense situation.

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I could have remained silent, holding onto my frustration for the rest of the ride, but I'm glad I listened to my instincts and spoke up. The interaction, though minor, gave me a new appreciation for the woman's quick response and her ability to laugh off the joke.

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In a way, it brought us closer.

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Sometimes, it's the smallest of boundaries, gently asserted, that shape our experiences and our connections with others.

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Contact the writer at yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn

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Yang Feiyue

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The train sped along, its steady hum creating a rhythm that should have been calming. But that peace was shattered when a sharp, discordant noise pierced through, pulling me out of focus. I had been absorbed in reviewing my interviews during a five-hour high-speed train ride from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, to Beijing when the sound reached my ears.

\n

It came from across the aisle — a woman, engrossed in a teleconference, had turned her computer speakers on, filling the space with voices and the clatter of keys. The volume wasn't high, but it was enough to throw me off track.

\n

A surge of annoyance welled up in me. I wanted to ask her to use headphones, but then I scanned the carriage. No one else seemed to mind. Would I seem petty if I spoke up? What if she refused and the confrontation escalated into an awkward scene? The thought of being caught in a public dispute was unappealing, so I decided to let it go, hoping the meeting would end soon.

\n

Ten minutes passed. Then 20. The words drifting from her speakers assured me this wasn't going to end anytime soon.

\n

Then, a welcome interruption came: the train's public announcement.

\n

"Dear passengers, welcome aboard. For a pleasant journey, please maintain a quiet environment … use headphones or mute your audio devices."

\n

It was as if the universe had spoken for me, a message I had been too hesitant to voice myself. I felt a flicker of hope that the woman would respect the request. But to my surprise, she seemed oblivious.

\n

I paused, trying to put myself in her shoes. Perhaps she hadn't heard the announcement, lost in the demands of her meeting. But just a few minutes later, an attendant walked by and answered my prayer by kindly asking her to turn down the volume. She complied immediately, without hesitation. I felt a small wave of relief, though my peace was short-lived.

\n

Not long after, the second segment of her teleconference began, and the volume slowly crept back up again. I glanced at the clock — there were still two hours ahead.

\n

This time, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I tilted my body slightly, extended my hand in a soft wave, careful not to seem aggressive.

\n

After a moment, she noticed. Before I could say a word, she looked at me with a flash of understanding and whispered, "Oh, it's too loud, right?" Immediately, she lowered the volume, and her expression shifted, a quick, almost guilty apology in her eyes.

\n

In that simple act of recognition, all my frustration melted away. What struck me most was how such a small gesture — just a subtle nudge — could restore a sense of boundaries and resolve a conflict without words. It was a quiet moment of self-awareness, and I felt genuinely grateful for her willingness to adjust.

\n

For the record, I'm not someone who imposes my standards on others. I'm not a moralist who holds people to impossible expectations. I've always tried to be considerate in public spaces. I never block pedestrian lanes, and always make room for others to pass. At home, I ask my family to tread lightly at night to avoid disturbing the neighbors. When I return home late, I sneak up the stairs like a thief, careful not to wake my dog, whose barking could disturb the whole building.

\n

These small acts of consideration seem like the bedrock of civility, but all too often, a lack of respect for others persists, causing discomfort and dissonance in society.

\n

As I reflected on the small victory of asserting my own boundaries on the train, I couldn't help but think about a similar incident that recently made headlines. A young woman in Chengdu, in southwestern Sichuan province, confronted a man for smoking in a shopping plaza, only to be kicked in response. Despite being visibly upset, she stood her ground, even as the man continued to smoke and laugh, undeterred by the arrival of the police.

\n

Like my own hesitation on the train, she faced a choice: speak up or let it slide.

\n

When local public security bureau issued an administrative penalty of a 200-yuan ($27.7) fine to the man for assault, the woman kept pressing the issue and filed a lawsuit, demanding an apology and compensation for medical expenses and travel costs. The incident sparked a heated debate, with some applauding her for asserting her rights, while others criticized her for overreacting.

\n

I believe my experience on the train and hers in the plaza both highlight the delicate balance of standing up for personal boundaries in a public space. There is tension between respecting personal space and navigating the potential fallout of asserting that right. While her confrontation escalated in a way mine didn't, I consider the underlying issue as being the same: how much are we willing to tolerate in the name of civility, and when do we draw the line?

\n

I, for one, applaud her. The man's behavior, though seemingly minor, revealed a troubling disregard for boundaries and basic decency. His reaction to her request showed how far removed he was from the social contract we all share — one that includes respecting other people's space and needs. In contrast, the bystanders who did nothing, and those who criticized her for "overreacting", may have unwittingly perpetuated the very indifference that allows these small transgressions to go unchecked.

\n

I believe the lack of respect for boundaries, whether in trivial moments or more significant confrontations, reflects a gap in social literacy. It's a reminder that the line between being overly sensitive and standing up for one's rights isn't always clear. But knowing when to assert yourself and stand firm in your convictions is crucial in shaping a truly civil society.

\n

As the train approached its final stop, the woman's young son, no older than 5, turned to her with a mischievous grin and suddenly blurted, "My mom, useless as she is, still gets the VIP treatment!"

\n

Laughter bubbled up around us, and I couldn't help but join in, with no malice, just lightheartedness. Even the other passengers in our section couldn't resist chuckling. Another woman, perhaps a friend or relative, grinned and teasingly said, "Why do you always have to tell the truth?"

\n

It was such a lighthearted, unexpected ending.

\n

The playful banter lingered on my mind long after I got off the train. It reminded me of how small moments of connection, even in the most mundane settings, can soften the edges of a tense situation.

\n

I could have remained silent, holding onto my frustration for the rest of the ride, but I'm glad I listened to my instincts and spoke up. The interaction, though minor, gave me a new appreciation for the woman's quick response and her ability to laugh off the joke.

\n

In a way, it brought us closer.

\n

Sometimes, it's the smallest of boundaries, gently asserted, that shape our experiences and our connections with others.

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Contact the writer at yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn

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From left: In a moment of high drama, Olympic champion Noah Lyles (left) stares down rival sprinter Kenny Bednarek as Lyles passes him to win the 200m final of the US track championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday. Bednarek can then be seen shoving Lyles in the back following a verbal exchange between the pair as they crossed the finish line.

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the 200m at the US Nationals on Sunday with a personal-best time of 21.84 seconds.

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Noah Lyles landed the day's biggest blow on the track, passing Kenny Bednarek for the win, but not before looking his way to talk some trash.

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Bednarek's answer was a two-handed shove in the back after the finish line, some more heated words and a challenge for a rematch that can't come soon enough.

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The pair's shoving and shouting match came during the US track championships at the end of a hotly contested 200m final at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday.

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"Like I've said before, Noah's going to be Noah," Bednarek said. "If he wants to stare me down, that's fine."

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Lyles reeled in Bednarek and crossed in 19.63 seconds for a 0.04-second victory that sets up a rematch at world championships on Sept 19 in Tokyo.

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The best action in Round 1 came after the finish line.

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There was jawing, the shove and, then, Lyles turning around, backpedaling, reaching his arms out and bouncing up and down like a boxer before lobbing a few more choice words at Bednarek.

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Their argument bled into the start of what is normally a celebratory NBC winner's interview.

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"I tell ya, if you've got a problem, I expect a call," Bednarek said, as the network's Lewis Johnson moved the mic between the feuding runners.

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Lyles replied: "You know what? You're right. You're right. Let's talk after this."

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Though they shook hands during that tense post-race interview, Bednarek was fired up well after the sprinters had left the track.

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"The summary is, don't do that to me," he said.

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"I don't do any of that stuff. It's not good character right there. That's pretty much it. At the end of the day, he won the race. I've got to give him props. He was the better man today."

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The win itself was no big surprise for Lyles, the three-time defending world champion who will have to get past Bednarek to make it four in Tokyo. Bednarek was asked what Lyles said as he turned around and gloated after securing his fifth national title at his favorite distance.

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"What he said didn't matter, it's just what he did," Bednarek said. "Unsportsmanlike shit and I don't deal with that. It's a respect factor.

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"He's fresh. Last time we lined it up, I beat him, that's all I can say. Next time we line up, I'm going to win. That's all that matters."

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Asked to expand on his role in the tiff, Lyles was less forthcoming: "On coach's orders, no comment."

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As is common in a year after the Olympics — and in an era after Usain Bolt — track is a sport desperately in need of some energy. Who else to provide it than Lyles? On the men's side of US track, he's arguably the sport's most engaging character.

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Up to now, track media and the runners themselves have tried to generate rivalries between Lyles and Erriyon Knighton (who's currently appealing a doping violation), or Lyles and Botswana's Letsile Tebogo (whom Lyles beat in the Olympics last year), or even between Lyles and NFL receiver Tyreek Hill (a supposed grudge match never took place).

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Turns out, they probably should have looked at the lane next to him. Bednarek has won silver and beaten Lyles the last two times they've lined up in the 200m at the Olympics, even though Lyles has had issues at both — in Tokyo with his mental health, then in Paris with COVID.

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Bednarek referenced some long-simmering issues between the two.

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"Just some personal stuff we've got to handle," he said.

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But, when asked for something, anything, about this burgeoning rivalry, Lyles demurred, instead focusing on what a difficult year this has been for him after an injury in April kept him out of spikes until June.

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"If they ain't gonna beat me now, they ain't gonna beat me ever," Lyles said. Bednarek isn't so sure of that.

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The 200m final was Bednarek's fifth race of the week, counting the three heats of the 100m, the final of which he won on Friday.

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Lyles, who has an automatic spot at the worlds in that event as the defending champion, only ran one heat of the 100m.

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"We'll go fresh and we'll see what happens," Bednarek said. "Because I'm very confident I can beat him. That's all I can say."

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On the women's side, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the 200m in a personal-best time of 21.84 seconds, while Olympic champion Gabby Thomas had to wait a few anxious moments to see if she earned a spot on the worlds team. Her named popped up in third place, putting her on the plane.

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It was a winning weekend for Jefferson-Wooden, who also captured the 100m on Friday. She will be joined in the event at the worlds by Sha'Carri Richardson, who has an automatic spot as the defending champion. However, Richardson, who didn't advance to the 200m final, has again found herself in the headlines for her offtrack activities after being arrested on Sunday for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend.

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One of the afternoon's most exciting finishes was in the men's 800m, where 2019 world champion Donavan Brazier used a strong kick to hold off 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus and Bryce Hoppel.

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In the 5,000m, Shelby Houlihan held off Elise Cranny by less than a second to win the title. Houlihan returned this year after serving a four-year doping ban for testing positive after eating a burrito she claimed was tainted with a performance-enhancing drug.

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Luka Doncic in action for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has recently signed a three-year contract extension reportedly worth $165m.

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EL SEGUNDO, California — Luka Doncic's first six months with the Los Angeles Lakers were more than enough to give him a vision of a glittering long-term future with his new team.

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He sees championship banners, trophies and team success while living in a cosmopolitan city and playing for a world-famous team.

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He envisions his name and number in the rafters alongside every other transcendent great to wear the Lakers' gold jersey.

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So Doncic took the next step toward turning his dreams into reality Saturday when he agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer.

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"Being a Laker is an honor, and I wanted to be here," Doncic said during a news conference under the title banners and retired numbers festooning the gym at the Lakers' training complex. "When you look up here, so many great names and what they've achieved. I want to be up there, too, one day."

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The deal should keep the 26-year-old Doncic with Los Angeles through 2028 under a player option for the final season, after which he'll be eligible for a massive five-year extension that could allow him to recoup all the money he lost by getting traded by Dallas. The Slovenian superstar had a player option for the 2026-27 season under his previous contract.

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A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed the terms to reporters on condition of anonymity, because the Lakers don't publicly announce the details of contracts.

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The Lakers acquired Doncic from the Mavericks in February in a seismic trade for Anthony Davis. The five-time All-NBA selection and a five-time All-Star averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game last season, while teaming up with LeBron James for 50 victories and the No 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

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Although his debut season in Los Angeles ended with a first-round playoff loss to Minnesota, the high-scoring guard says he greatly enjoyed his first months in Hollywood — enough to commit to the Lakers for the rest of his 20s, and almost certainly beyond.

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"It's an honor playing for this organization," Doncic said. "Many, many great players played here, so obviously I want to add one more up there. That's what we're working for."

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In another sign of his reinvigorated passion, Doncic confirmed that he has been doing extensive summer conditioning and strength work after the Mavericks' questions about his physical commitment to the sport reportedly played a role in his shocking departure from Dallas.

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Doncic looked trim and athletic at his news conference, and he chuckled, saying he'll "obviously be a little bit faster" next season.

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"Just trying to help the team condition-wise," Doncic said. "Playing a lot of minutes, a lot of games, so I think it's going to be the best for me."

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Reaching the deal with no drama or delay is also a significant coup for the Lakers, the future of which looks even brighter with Doncic under contract less than two months after the Buss family agreed to sell a controlling stake in the franchise to a deep-pocketed group led by Mark Walter, who also owns the LA Dodgers MLB team.

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Doncic will return this fall alongside James, who will begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season. While Doncic's preeminent importance to the Lakers has been obvious from the moment they acquired him, general manager Rob Pelinka on Saturday called Doncic "the centerpiece and the foundation piece" of the Lakers going forward.

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James didn't attend Doncic's news conference, but Pelinka said the relationship between the Lakers and the top scorer in NBA history is still strong, even after James' agent, Rich Paul, made pointed comments about James' desire for the Lakers to be a championship contender when James agreed to return this summer.

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"All the interactions we've had with LeBron and his camp have been positive and supportive," Pelinka said when asked if he thought the Lakers would be James' final team. "The dialogue with him has been open and constant. The number one thing we have to do (with James' future) is respect him and his family's decision. We want to respect his opportunity to come up with his timetable on that. If he had a chance to retire as a Laker, that would be great."

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Doncic's comfort with the Lakers was already obvious in his offseason activity: He played a significant role in Los Angeles' successful bids to sign Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart, helping to persuade the two veterans to team up with him for the upcoming season.

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Doncic said he campaigned with both players because he respected them as opponents. Ayton, Smart and several other Lakers showed up in El Segundo to congratulate Doncic on his new deal.

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"Honestly, I think we have a great team," Doncic said. "We have what we need to compete for the championship. I will bring whatever I can bring, and try to win every game, no matter what. We've got some new great guys on the team, so you know we're going to go for it."

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Luka Doncic in action for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has recently signed a three-year contract extension reportedly worth $165m.

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EL SEGUNDO, California — Luka Doncic's first six months with the Los Angeles Lakers were more than enough to give him a vision of a glittering long-term future with his new team.

\n

He sees championship banners, trophies and team success while living in a cosmopolitan city and playing for a world-famous team.

\n

He envisions his name and number in the rafters alongside every other transcendent great to wear the Lakers' gold jersey.

\n

So Doncic took the next step toward turning his dreams into reality Saturday when he agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer.

\n

"Being a Laker is an honor, and I wanted to be here," Doncic said during a news conference under the title banners and retired numbers festooning the gym at the Lakers' training complex. "When you look up here, so many great names and what they've achieved. I want to be up there, too, one day."

\n

The deal should keep the 26-year-old Doncic with Los Angeles through 2028 under a player option for the final season, after which he'll be eligible for a massive five-year extension that could allow him to recoup all the money he lost by getting traded by Dallas. The Slovenian superstar had a player option for the 2026-27 season under his previous contract.

\n

A person with knowledge of the deal confirmed the terms to reporters on condition of anonymity, because the Lakers don't publicly announce the details of contracts.

\n

The Lakers acquired Doncic from the Mavericks in February in a seismic trade for Anthony Davis. The five-time All-NBA selection and a five-time All-Star averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game last season, while teaming up with LeBron James for 50 victories and the No 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

\n

Although his debut season in Los Angeles ended with a first-round playoff loss to Minnesota, the high-scoring guard says he greatly enjoyed his first months in Hollywood — enough to commit to the Lakers for the rest of his 20s, and almost certainly beyond.

\n

"It's an honor playing for this organization," Doncic said. "Many, many great players played here, so obviously I want to add one more up there. That's what we're working for."

\n

In another sign of his reinvigorated passion, Doncic confirmed that he has been doing extensive summer conditioning and strength work after the Mavericks' questions about his physical commitment to the sport reportedly played a role in his shocking departure from Dallas.

\n

Doncic looked trim and athletic at his news conference, and he chuckled, saying he'll "obviously be a little bit faster" next season.

\n

"Just trying to help the team condition-wise," Doncic said. "Playing a lot of minutes, a lot of games, so I think it's going to be the best for me."

\n

Reaching the deal with no drama or delay is also a significant coup for the Lakers, the future of which looks even brighter with Doncic under contract less than two months after the Buss family agreed to sell a controlling stake in the franchise to a deep-pocketed group led by Mark Walter, who also owns the LA Dodgers MLB team.

\n

Doncic will return this fall alongside James, who will begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season. While Doncic's preeminent importance to the Lakers has been obvious from the moment they acquired him, general manager Rob Pelinka on Saturday called Doncic "the centerpiece and the foundation piece" of the Lakers going forward.

\n

James didn't attend Doncic's news conference, but Pelinka said the relationship between the Lakers and the top scorer in NBA history is still strong, even after James' agent, Rich Paul, made pointed comments about James' desire for the Lakers to be a championship contender when James agreed to return this summer.

\n

"All the interactions we've had with LeBron and his camp have been positive and supportive," Pelinka said when asked if he thought the Lakers would be James' final team. "The dialogue with him has been open and constant. The number one thing we have to do (with James' future) is respect him and his family's decision. We want to respect his opportunity to come up with his timetable on that. If he had a chance to retire as a Laker, that would be great."

\n

Doncic's comfort with the Lakers was already obvious in his offseason activity: He played a significant role in Los Angeles' successful bids to sign Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart, helping to persuade the two veterans to team up with him for the upcoming season.

\n

Doncic said he campaigned with both players because he respected them as opponents. Ayton, Smart and several other Lakers showed up in El Segundo to congratulate Doncic on his new deal.

\n

"Honestly, I think we have a great team," Doncic said. "We have what we need to compete for the championship. I will bring whatever I can bring, and try to win every game, no matter what. We've got some new great guys on the team, so you know we're going to go for it."

\n

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From top: Pan Zhanle swims in a heat for the men's 100m freestyle during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore; Tween star Yu Zidi in action at the worlds.

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China's swimmers celebrate with their 4x100m mixed medley relay silver medals.

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With tween sensation Yu Zidi stepping into the global spotlight as some senior stars struggle with a dip in performance, China's swimming squad has completed its first major test of the new Olympic cycle with mixed results.

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The eight-day swimming program of the World Aquatics Championships concluded on Sunday with a total of three world and 15 meet records refreshed at the Singapore Sports Hub, where the swimming powerhouses of the United States and Australia continue to reign supreme across all individual and relay events.

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China's 12-year-old prodigy Yu, although leaving without an individual medal around her neck, has stolen the show from the record-smashing, gold-mining international stars by reaching the final in all three of her individual events. She made history by becoming the first swimmer of her age to do so, completing an exceptionally strong senior debut never before seen from anyone, male or female.

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The fact that she narrowly missed the podium in three individual races, all by hair-thin margins — 0.06 seconds in the 200m medley, 0.31 in the 200m butterfly and 0.50 in 400m medley, respectively, speaks volumes for the staggering potential of the young phenom, who, after probably her coolest summer holiday ever, still has homework to finish.

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Although skipping the evening's final session, Yu still became the youngest swimmer in history to win a medal at the worlds on Thursday after contributing to China's women's bronze-winning 4x200m freestyle relay team as a leg in the morning's preliminary heats.

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Yu said racing against elite swimmers she once watched on television has provided invaluable experience.

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"I learned so much," Yu told Xinhua. "For example, I want to study Summer McIntosh's turns. I really admire her technique. I see her as a role model, and I hope I can become as good as she is someday."

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World-class swimmers including Romania's men's double-gold winner David Popovici and Canada's female medley swimmer Mary-Sophie Harvey have taken notice of Yu's rise, hailing her performance as a glimpse of the sport's awesome future potential.

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"I noticed her. Her 12-year-old times are much faster than mine at that age. When I was 12, I set the national record in the 200m medley, but I was still seven seconds slower than her. She's really fast," Popovici said of Yu's performance on July 29.

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Harvey, who held off a surging Yu in the 200m medley final to finish in third, said the big-time experience will, for sure, help Yu's growth under pressure.

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"She might have more pressure by the end of the meet, because she's been swimming really well so far. I used to be a junior, and I used to think that it's just gaining experience for the future, and I think going into LA, we're probably going to see her a lot more," Harvey said.

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"I think it's good for younger people to just get that experience, and swim without any pressure, because they don't have expectations, it's just a bonus every time they swim faster."

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Yu's emergence was the bright spot of a youthful Chinese squad that finished third in swimming's overall medal standings with two golds, six silvers and six bronzes, trailing only the US and Australia.

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China's breaststroke star Qin Haiyang, who swept all three titles in the stroke at the 2023 Fukuoka worlds but left the Paris Olympics without an individual gold, returned to form by winning the men's 100m and 200m in Singapore.

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Women's distance freestyle contender Li Bingjie opened her campaign by taking silver in the 400m, after edging her idol and American great Katie Ledecky on July 27, followed by another runner-up finish in the 200m on July 30.

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Still, the disappointing performance of China's reigning men's 100m free Olympic champion and world record-holder Pan Zhanle has raised concerns of fans over the post-Olympic slump of the 21-year-old star.

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Pan even failed to reach the final in 100m in Singapore, finishing 10th in the semis with a mediocre 47.81 on Wednesday, exactly one year after he stunned the world at Paris 2024 by clocking a new world record of 46.40 to win Olympic gold in the sprint event.

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Pan also failed to reach the 200m semifinals at his fourth worlds, showing that he remains a long way from recovery, both mentally and physically, from the heavy toll taken by his Olympic preparations.

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"Tenth place!?" Pan responded in disbelief when told the 100m result, before admitting: "I am not in good shape."

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Following his breakout performance in Paris, Pan became a celebrity beyond the country's sporting circles, drawing a surge of media and public interest that disrupted his training. When he returned to the pool at the end of 2024, Pan admitted he was far from competitive.

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"His form at the Olympics was 100 out of 100. Now, maybe 20 out of 100," coach Zheng Kunliang said in a TV interview in November.

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Similar performance slumps also saw Tokyo 2020 women's 200m butterfly gold medalist Zhang Yufei, men's 200m medley Olympic champion Wang Shun and former backstroke world champion Xu Jiayu head home empty-handed.

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"This is the first international competition of the new Olympic cycle," China's head coach Cui Dengrong told Xinhua. "Our focus is on developing young athletes and coaches, while assessing our standing on the world stage."

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Team USA's women celebrate their 4x100 medley win on Sunday.

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SINGAPORE — The United States, which had a frustrating world championships, ended on a high note Sunday with a world record in the women's 4x100m medley relay in the final event of the eight-day tournament.

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The US team swam a time of 3 min, 49.34 sec, breaking its own previous mark of 3:49.63 set a year ago at the Paris Olympics.

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The US finished with nine gold medals and 29 overall, ahead of Australia with eight gold and 20 overall.

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France and Canada were next in the gold-medal count with four golds, all of which for the latter were won by 18-year-old star Summer McIntosh.

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The Americans struggled early on, battling a case of "acute gastroenteritis" supposedly picked up at a training camp in Thailand. The malady clearly affected the team's up-and-down performances in Singapore.

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"This is the best way to end the meet," Gretchen Walsh said. "And I feel like we had such a good opportunity having this stacked group of women closing it out on a relay like this.

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"We're going to leave Singapore with a smile on our faces," she added.

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Regan Smith, Kate Douglass and Walsh swam the first three legs with Torri Huske taking the anchor.

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The Americans had only five gold medals through six days, but won four in the last two, as team health clearly improved.

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Finke defends his team

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Bobby Finke, the 1,500m freestyle champion for the US at the Paris Olympics, took a bronze in the same event on Sunday. But, he also had a message for critics back home.

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They included former American swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte who were scathing on social media.

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Three-time Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines was also vocal about the team's performance, calling for changes at USA Swimming. The governing body has been without a CEO for a year.

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"I'm proud of the USA team and what we've been able to accomplish, despite all the people back at home saying whatever they want to say," Finke said. "But, you know, I'm proud of these boys. If someone's angry, my direct messages are open. Do what you want.

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"I'm proud of the team and what we've been able to do here. It's a big stepping point for the 2028 LA Olympics."

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Sunday's closing day featured eight finals and victories for seven different teams.

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Leon Marchand of France left the worlds on Sunday with what he came for — two individual gold medals.

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Marchand won the 400m individual medley (IM), but didn't break his own world record. The Frenchman won in 4:04.73, just off the world mark he set two years ago in Fukuoka, Japan (4:02.50).Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan took silver (4:08.32), while Ilya Borodin of the Neutral Athletes took bronze in 4:09.16.

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Marchand, earlier in the championships, shattered the 200m IM mark of 1:54.00 set 14 years ago by Lochte, finishing in 1:52.69.

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Marchand said his performances showed that he still has the hunger to succeed on the long road toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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"It's not perfect, because it's never perfect, but it's more than I expected, especially the world record in the 200m medley," said the 23-year-old.

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"It shows that I still have a passion for swimming, that I love it.

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"It's still what I like the most, and that I want to continue doing."

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Team USA's women celebrate their 4x100 medley win on Sunday.

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SINGAPORE — The United States, which had a frustrating world championships, ended on a high note Sunday with a world record in the women's 4x100m medley relay in the final event of the eight-day tournament.

\n

The US team swam a time of 3 min, 49.34 sec, breaking its own previous mark of 3:49.63 set a year ago at the Paris Olympics.

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The US finished with nine gold medals and 29 overall, ahead of Australia with eight gold and 20 overall.

\n

France and Canada were next in the gold-medal count with four golds, all of which for the latter were won by 18-year-old star Summer McIntosh.

\n

The Americans struggled early on, battling a case of "acute gastroenteritis" supposedly picked up at a training camp in Thailand. The malady clearly affected the team's up-and-down performances in Singapore.

\n

"This is the best way to end the meet," Gretchen Walsh said. "And I feel like we had such a good opportunity having this stacked group of women closing it out on a relay like this.

\n

"We're going to leave Singapore with a smile on our faces," she added.

\n

Regan Smith, Kate Douglass and Walsh swam the first three legs with Torri Huske taking the anchor.

\n

The Americans had only five gold medals through six days, but won four in the last two, as team health clearly improved.

\n

Finke defends his team

\n

Bobby Finke, the 1,500m freestyle champion for the US at the Paris Olympics, took a bronze in the same event on Sunday. But, he also had a message for critics back home.

\n

They included former American swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte who were scathing on social media.

\n

Three-time Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines was also vocal about the team's performance, calling for changes at USA Swimming. The governing body has been without a CEO for a year.

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"I'm proud of the USA team and what we've been able to accomplish, despite all the people back at home saying whatever they want to say," Finke said. "But, you know, I'm proud of these boys. If someone's angry, my direct messages are open. Do what you want.

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"I'm proud of the team and what we've been able to do here. It's a big stepping point for the 2028 LA Olympics."

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Sunday's closing day featured eight finals and victories for seven different teams.

\n

Leon Marchand of France left the worlds on Sunday with what he came for — two individual gold medals.

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Marchand won the 400m individual medley (IM), but didn't break his own world record. The Frenchman won in 4:04.73, just off the world mark he set two years ago in Fukuoka, Japan (4:02.50).Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan took silver (4:08.32), while Ilya Borodin of the Neutral Athletes took bronze in 4:09.16.

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Marchand, earlier in the championships, shattered the 200m IM mark of 1:54.00 set 14 years ago by Lochte, finishing in 1:52.69.

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Marchand said his performances showed that he still has the hunger to succeed on the long road toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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"It's not perfect, because it's never perfect, but it's more than I expected, especially the world record in the 200m medley," said the 23-year-old.

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"It shows that I still have a passion for swimming, that I love it.

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"It's still what I like the most, and that I want to continue doing."

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Summer McIntosh celebrates her Best Female Swimmer award.

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Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh fell just short in her quest to match Michael Phelps's feat of winning five individual gold medals at a single world championships, but the meet has given her the motivation to improve even more.

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McIntosh won the 400m individual medley (IM) title on the final day of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Sunday, adding to her 200m IM, 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle golds that saw her named Best Female Swimmer at the tournament.

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The three-time Olympic champion's only failure to stand atop the podium in an individual event came in the 800m freestyle, in which she claimed bronze, as American great Katie Ledecky took the victory.

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"I think it was very obvious that my goal was five golds. Time just didn't matter. I just wanted to get my hand on the wall the first five times," McIntosh said of her campaign.

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"I fell short of that, but I think it's just going to keep me hungry to push, and to keep moving forward. I think this meet, I learned more than at any other meet ever. And that says a lot. The thing I'm learning from the most is the bronze and 800m freestyle. And that's going to keep me hungry moving into next season and into (the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics)."

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McIntosh has plenty to be proud of, however, as she became just the third swimmer to win five individual medals at a world championships after Phelps and Swede Sarah Sjostrom.

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The 18-year-old, who also swam for Canada in the 4x100m medley relay on Sunday, said she had never had such a challenging program, adding: "I've never done a double before, also doing five individual events, I've never done that before, let alone one of them being the 800m.

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"My sleep has never been this good. I've never been a good sleeper during meets. I've been able to relax and have amazing sleep.

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"Overall, happy with my meet, but I always want more. I'm just going to celebrate my wins and kind of take a reset heading into next season. The negatives, I'm going to apply myself to next season."

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China's economy is on track for a steady rebound in the remainder of the year and its annual growth target of around 5 percent is achievable, backed by a solid first-half performance and robust policy support from the country's economic decision-makers, said economists and global executives.

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Looking ahead, economists said that policymakers will likely strengthen countercyclical adjustments with a stronger mix of fiscal and monetary measures to shore up domestic demand and cushion the impact from a more complicated external environment. Measures in the pipeline may include expanding fiscal spending to spur consumption, further reductions in the reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts, as well as targeted support for exporters and workers hit by external shocks, they said.

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Their remarks came after a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, which was presided over by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, shed light on the economic priorities for the second half.

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The key meeting, held in late July, called for solid efforts in economic work in the second half of the year, with a focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets and expectations, and effectively promoting the positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows.

\n

Macro policies should be continuously strengthened and intensified in a timely manner, the meeting said, stressing the implementation and refinement of a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy.

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"China's economic activity has remained stable with limited volatility, so the main policy focus should be on implementing existing fiscal, monetary and financial measures," said Luo Zhiheng, chief economist at Yuekai Securities. "The strength and timing of additional support will depend on new developments in the second half of the year."

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China's second-quarter GDP grew 5.2 percent year-on-year despite headwinds from US tariff hikes, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth above 5 percent, official data showed.

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Luo said the recent high-profile meeting's policy signals, such as "stepping up policy efforts when appropriate" and "enhancing flexibility and foresight", mean that while the current fiscal and monetary policies should continue to stabilize market expectations, policymakers will also make flexible adjustments based on evolving conditions, such as rolling out new incremental measures and strengthening countercyclical adjustments.

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"A wide range of policy tools remains available for deployment," he added. "It is advisable for the government to adjust fiscal budgets with forceful spending, provide timely relief for hard-hit sectors such as foreign trade, offer subsidies for people in difficulty, and expand the scope of trade-in deals to cover services consumption."

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Prior to the Political Bureau meeting, the CPC Central Committee held a symposium in July with non-CPC personages to solicit opinions and suggestions on the current economic situation and the economic work for the second half.

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While presiding over the symposium, Xi noted that the country's economy still faces many risks and challenges. He underscored the need to properly understand the situation, enhance the awareness of potential dangers, think about the worst-case scenario, and make good use of development opportunities, potential and advantages to consolidate and expand the positive momentum of economic recovery and improvement.

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Huang Hanquan, head of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, said the government must capitalize on the current window of opportunity, when the economy and social expectations are relatively stable, to prepare reserves of a group of incremental policies to ensure sustained growth for the remainder of the year.

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"The first half of the year showed encouraging results, mainly driven by intensified policy support and key reforms," he added.

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Li Chao, chief economist at Zheshang Securities, said the Chinese economy has made steady progress so far this year. "China's GDP expanded 5.3 percent in the first half, and we expect the economy to further consolidate this upward trend in the second half."

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According to the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic regulator, China's GDP is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan ($19.4 trillion) this year, reaffirming the country's role as a major contributor to the world's economic growth.

\n

Li said that achieving the preset annual growth target of around 5 percent "should not be difficult", adding that new quality productive forces are emerging as key pillars on both the supply and demand sides.

\n

Looking to the remainder of the year, Li expects to see increased support for micro and small businesses through structural tools such as relending and rediscounting, as well as targeted reserve requirement ratio cuts.

\n

"Supporting these businesses will help stabilize employment and household incomes," he said.

\n

Li also predicted that monetary policy may return to "cutting the RRR and policy rates at appropriate times".

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Zhang Ning, senior China economist at UBS Investment Bank, said future policy stimulus will be data-dependent, while the timing of new fiscal support, which Zhang's team estimates will be over 0.5 percent of GDP, may come around the end of the third quarter or fourth quarter.

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Recently, several global institutions and banks raised their forecasts for China's economic growth, bringing them closer to the country's official growth target of around 5 percent.

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The International Monetary Fund significantly raised its forecast for China's full-year economic growth to 4.8 percent in its World Economic Outlook Update report, up 0.8 percentage point compared with its forecast in April. Morgan Stanley raised its forecast for China's 2025 GDP growth to 4.8 percent from 4.5 percent.

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Despite facing external challenges and uncertainties ahead, global executives also expressed strong confidence in the world's second-largest economy.

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Lin Chunmei, president and general manager of Corning Greater China, said that China's economic performance in the first half of 2025 was "very strong", particularly in exports and industrial production.

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"Despite challenges, I believe there will be continued positive development in the second half," Lin said.

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This year, Corning is committing to another $500 million investment in China, reaffirming its confidence in the nation.

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Ben Simpfendorfer, a partner at consultancy Oliver Wyman, said he believes that China's 2025 growth target remains achievable despite trade disruptions, while a sustained recovery will hinge on measures to bolster consumer confidence.

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Contact the writers at ouyangshijia@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's economy is on track for a steady rebound in the remainder of the year and its annual growth target of around 5 percent is achievable, backed by a solid first-half performance and robust policy support from the country's economic decision-makers, said economists and global executives.

\n

Looking ahead, economists said that policymakers will likely strengthen countercyclical adjustments with a stronger mix of fiscal and monetary measures to shore up domestic demand and cushion the impact from a more complicated external environment. Measures in the pipeline may include expanding fiscal spending to spur consumption, further reductions in the reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts, as well as targeted support for exporters and workers hit by external shocks, they said.

\n

Their remarks came after a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, which was presided over by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, shed light on the economic priorities for the second half.

\n

The key meeting, held in late July, called for solid efforts in economic work in the second half of the year, with a focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets and expectations, and effectively promoting the positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows.

\n

Macro policies should be continuously strengthened and intensified in a timely manner, the meeting said, stressing the implementation and refinement of a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy.

\n

"China's economic activity has remained stable with limited volatility, so the main policy focus should be on implementing existing fiscal, monetary and financial measures," said Luo Zhiheng, chief economist at Yuekai Securities. "The strength and timing of additional support will depend on new developments in the second half of the year."

\n

China's second-quarter GDP grew 5.2 percent year-on-year despite headwinds from US tariff hikes, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth above 5 percent, official data showed.

\n

Luo said the recent high-profile meeting's policy signals, such as "stepping up policy efforts when appropriate" and "enhancing flexibility and foresight", mean that while the current fiscal and monetary policies should continue to stabilize market expectations, policymakers will also make flexible adjustments based on evolving conditions, such as rolling out new incremental measures and strengthening countercyclical adjustments.

\n

"A wide range of policy tools remains available for deployment," he added. "It is advisable for the government to adjust fiscal budgets with forceful spending, provide timely relief for hard-hit sectors such as foreign trade, offer subsidies for people in difficulty, and expand the scope of trade-in deals to cover services consumption."

\n

Prior to the Political Bureau meeting, the CPC Central Committee held a symposium in July with non-CPC personages to solicit opinions and suggestions on the current economic situation and the economic work for the second half.

\n

While presiding over the symposium, Xi noted that the country's economy still faces many risks and challenges. He underscored the need to properly understand the situation, enhance the awareness of potential dangers, think about the worst-case scenario, and make good use of development opportunities, potential and advantages to consolidate and expand the positive momentum of economic recovery and improvement.

\n

Huang Hanquan, head of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, said the government must capitalize on the current window of opportunity, when the economy and social expectations are relatively stable, to prepare reserves of a group of incremental policies to ensure sustained growth for the remainder of the year.

\n

"The first half of the year showed encouraging results, mainly driven by intensified policy support and key reforms," he added.

\n

Li Chao, chief economist at Zheshang Securities, said the Chinese economy has made steady progress so far this year. "China's GDP expanded 5.3 percent in the first half, and we expect the economy to further consolidate this upward trend in the second half."

\n

According to the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic regulator, China's GDP is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan ($19.4 trillion) this year, reaffirming the country's role as a major contributor to the world's economic growth.

\n

Li said that achieving the preset annual growth target of around 5 percent "should not be difficult", adding that new quality productive forces are emerging as key pillars on both the supply and demand sides.

\n

Looking to the remainder of the year, Li expects to see increased support for micro and small businesses through structural tools such as relending and rediscounting, as well as targeted reserve requirement ratio cuts.

\n

"Supporting these businesses will help stabilize employment and household incomes," he said.

\n

Li also predicted that monetary policy may return to "cutting the RRR and policy rates at appropriate times".

\n

Zhang Ning, senior China economist at UBS Investment Bank, said future policy stimulus will be data-dependent, while the timing of new fiscal support, which Zhang's team estimates will be over 0.5 percent of GDP, may come around the end of the third quarter or fourth quarter.

\n

Recently, several global institutions and banks raised their forecasts for China's economic growth, bringing them closer to the country's official growth target of around 5 percent.

\n

The International Monetary Fund significantly raised its forecast for China's full-year economic growth to 4.8 percent in its World Economic Outlook Update report, up 0.8 percentage point compared with its forecast in April. Morgan Stanley raised its forecast for China's 2025 GDP growth to 4.8 percent from 4.5 percent.

\n

Despite facing external challenges and uncertainties ahead, global executives also expressed strong confidence in the world's second-largest economy.

\n

Lin Chunmei, president and general manager of Corning Greater China, said that China's economic performance in the first half of 2025 was "very strong", particularly in exports and industrial production.

\n

"Despite challenges, I believe there will be continued positive development in the second half," Lin said.

\n

This year, Corning is committing to another $500 million investment in China, reaffirming its confidence in the nation.

\n

Ben Simpfendorfer, a partner at consultancy Oliver Wyman, said he believes that China's 2025 growth target remains achievable despite trade disruptions, while a sustained recovery will hinge on measures to bolster consumer confidence.

\n

Contact the writers at ouyangshijia@chinadaily.com.cn

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Athletes from Singapore pose for a group photo after arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Sunday, as the official arrival and departure services for the 2025 Chengdu World Games kick off. See story, page 3

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Workers remove flood-damaged tracks on Sunday along the Beijing-Chengde railway section in Liudaohe township, Xinglong, Hebei province. Following days of heavy rainfall in Hebei, power and transportation infrastructure in affected areas is gradually being restored, while local authorities are also bracing for further downpours amid renewed weather alerts. See story, page 3

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Workers remove flood-damaged tracks on Sunday along the Beijing-Chengde railway section in Liudaohe township, Xinglong, Hebei province. Following days of heavy rainfall in Hebei, power and transportation infrastructure in affected areas is gradually being restored, while local authorities are also bracing for further downpours amid renewed weather alerts. See story, page 3

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Vocational undergraduate programs, which combine advanced technical skills with bachelor's degrees, are experiencing a significant surge in admission scores as high achievers in the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, are increasingly leaning toward professional education instead of pursuing purely academic courses.

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He Xianyi, from Zhuji Middle School in Zhejiang province, scored 604 points out of a total of 750 in this year's gaokao, which qualified her for many reputable universities. However, she chose to apply for the directed training program for noncommissioned officers at Wuchang Polytechnic College in Wuhan, Hubei province.

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While her unconventional decision sparked heated online discussions, with many perceiving a bachelor's degree as superior to a vocational qualification, He begged to differ.

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"Scores are just numbers," she told local newspaper Hubei Daily. "I feel there's no inherent superiority or inferiority between undergraduate and vocational college programs. What suits you best and benefits your future development is what matters most."

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She emphasized that studying at a prestigious university solely for its reputation, especially if it meant pursuing an undesirable major, was less appealing to her than choosing a path aligned with her passion and goals.

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Inspired by her uncle, a 12-year military veteran, He has wanted to join the military since high school. "I've heard voices of doubt before, but I don't pay much attention to them," she added.

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If data recorded by Shenzhen Polytechnic University in Guangdong province is anything to go by, this shift has extended beyond individual cases to become a phenomenon.

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After the institution upgraded to a vocational university from vocational college in 2023, its top physics stream admission score reached 595, which is competitive with major traditional universities. This year, the physics admission score surged to 617, surpassing that of many prominent institutions.

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Vocational undergraduate institutions in Zhejiang also saw record-high admission scores, with Jinhua University of Vocational Technology seeking a top admission score of 621 — a historic high for similar institutions in the province.

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The rise of vocational undergraduate education is reflecting a systemic shift, and China now has 87 vocational undergraduate universities. After the State Council, China's Cabinet, issued a guideline in 2019 to initiate pilot programs for vocational education at the undergraduate level, 51 of these institutions — 28 public ones and 23 private — have successfully enrolled students.

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Sun Tongyu, vice-president of Shandong Vocational University of Foreign Affairs, noted that since the institution began enrolling students for its vocational undergraduate programs in 2019, it has cultivated more than 10,000 graduates across three graduating classes, most of whom have secured satisfactory employment.

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The university's total annual enrollment for both vocational and bachelor's degree programs has surpassed 10,000 over the past three years, demonstrating the strong appeal of vocational education, he said.

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This robust interest has driven up the university's admission scores for vocational courses, which now exceed the entry score for undergraduate programs by 20 to 40 points, Sun said.

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"Most young people and their parents choose vocational education because it promises stronger employment prospects. We can assure them that all our students are able to secure decent jobs immediately after graduation," he said.

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The institution has established over 300 vocational training centers in collaboration with enterprises, with many courses centered around hands-on training.

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"Students here are very practical. They don't come seeking university prestige; they choose us to learn practical skills and get a job," Sun added.

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Feng Wenjing, who graduated from the Shandong university in June with a major in English, now works at a new-energy company in Beijing.

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Compared with traditional universities, vocational institutions place greater emphasis on practical training and knowledge application in real-life working scenarios, she said.

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zoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn

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Peng Yun, principal of LC Medical Spa, spends her days providing one-on-one medical aesthetics consultations to help clients find the treatments that suit them best.

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Wang Tso-Hsuan (left), CEO of Taiwan Nice Clinique and a veteran practitioner with 20 years of experience, administers an Ellanse dermal facial filler injection to shape his client's nose.

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Shi Jue from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, has 10 years' experience in the medical aesthetics industry and previously founded two skin clinics.

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Su Weijie administers an injection for cosmetic treatment to a patient.

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Practitioners of the department of medical aesthetics at Kunshan Second People's Hospital use advanced cosmetic equipment to examine a patient.

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A visitor tries a beauty treatment procedure on June 27 at the 4th RCEP (Shandong) Import Expo in Shandong province.

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Like a growing number of young Chinese women, 31-year-old Zhu Yanzi has sought subtle and "natural-looking" improvements in her appearance over the years. But in her twenties, her quest got off to a clumsy start.

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"I had double-eyelid surgery, hyaluronic acid fillers, even tried thread-lifting to make my face look more defined, but all those changes were obvious — a bit too obvious," said Zhu, a product designer in Beijing.

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By the time she turned 28, Zhu began reassessing what she truly wanted. Rather than dramatic alterations, she became drawn to a more subtle, maintenance-based approach — what's now widely known as "light medical aesthetics".

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"I actually started getting regular facial spa treatments around the age of 25. But after 28, I gradually replaced those with more effective options — things that really deliver results, like lasers or injectables," said Zhu, whose beauty focus these days is on skin texture, tone and overall vitality.

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She also gets water-light injections, laser facials, and the occasional Botox injection for her jawline. For her, it's more like "skincare-plus" — a way to manage how she ages, not to change how she looks.

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On average, Zhu spends about 1,000 yuan ($139) to 3,000 yuan ($417) per treatment, going every two to three months depending on her schedule.

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"I don't see it as a luxury anymore — it's part of my self-care routine, just like going to the gym or getting a massage," said Zhu.

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Her shift in mindset reflects a broader trend among younger Chinese consumers, especially urban women in their late twenties to forties, who increasingly view aesthetic treatments as a form of long-term wellness rather than a means to a dramatic makeover.

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"People used to say, 'If I'm spending this much money, I want people to notice'. Now, we want the opposite — to look fresher, more awake, but in a way, no one can quite put their finger on," said Zhu.

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A better 'me'

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In 2022, nonsurgical procedures accounted for 55.7 percent of global aesthetic treatments, surpassing surgical procedures, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery data showed.

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In China, nonsurgical treatments made up 52 percent of total aesthetic medical revenue, while surgical procedures accounted for 48 percent, the data showed, reflecting a growing consumer preference for gentle rejuvenation methods such as injectables and laser-based treatments, including Thermage and Ultherapy.

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"Ten years ago, most patients came in for surgical face-lifts, and they were generally older," said Su Weijie, associate chief physician in the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital. "Now, more people in their 20s and 30s are opting for micro-invasive treatments to prevent signs of aging early on."

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Over half of light medical aesthetics consumers report prioritizing personal needs when selecting treatments, according to data from the Qianzhan Industry Research Institute. The number of procedures selected per person also continues to rise. In the future, the average planned number of projects per consumer is projected to reach 2.4 in their lifetime, according to the institute data.

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"In the past, visible change was often the goal — thinner, more lifted, more obvious. Today, the emphasis is on 'refined and natural'. People want to look like a better version of themselves — not different," Su said.

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Popular treatments include injectable procedures and laser procedures for skin tightening and tone. While the total number of patients hasn't changed dramatically, the demand for early, subtle interventions has risen.

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However, Su noted the growing trend of standardized, high-volume aesthetic services and the presence of treatment providers with varying levels of training.

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"In public hospitals, doctors are required to adhere to rigorous protocols and ethical standards," she explained.

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"Also, there are clear guidelines on how we communicate, the treatments we can offer, and the platforms we use. I believe that with more consistent standards across the industry, we can ensure better outcomes and clearer information for the public," she said.

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From 2015 to 2020, China's medical aesthetics industry grew from 63.7 billion yuan to 154.9 billion yuan, with projections that it will exceed 350 billion yuan by 2025, according to the Annual Research and Consultation Report of Panorama survey and Investment strategy on China Industry published by industry research company ChinaIRN in 2023.

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Consumers aged 20 to 55 now dominate demand, compared to the previous focus on those aged 35 to 45, the report found.

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Massaging the message

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In May 2024, the number of beauty-related content pieces published across six major content platforms reached 1.2 million, representing a 24.8 percent year-on-year increase, according to data from market consultancy QuestMobile.

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Broader "beauty-related consumption", which includes appearance-focused, decorative, emotionally uplifting, and aesthetically driven purchases, reached 3.07 trillion yuan in 2023 and is projected to grow to 3.21 trillion yuan in 2024, said QuestMobile.

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Shi Jue, 40, from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, has 10 years' experience in the medical aesthetics industry and previously founded two skin clinics. With her medical background, she now creates content to bridge the gap between expertise and everyday skincare concerns.

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"I saw too many people misled by vague or incorrect information. I wanted to use my platform to promote accurate knowledge and help people make informed, rational choices about their appearance," she said.

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Shi was first introduced to the field while working in South Korea, where dermatology and noninvasive aesthetics are more deeply integrated into everyday skincare routines.

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"Anti-aging is not about chasing the latest devices or trendy injectables. It's about understanding the skin's structure and identifying the right treatments for each stage of change," said Shi.

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While stressing no single approach works on its own, Shi recommends IPL(intense pulsed light) treatment as a "universal fit" for various ages and skin types. For more advanced aging concerns, individual assessment is important.

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"Ultrasound-based lifting like Ultherapy works best for fuller faces with sagging, while radio-frequency-based options like Thermage are more suitable for thinner, collagen-deficient skin," said Shi.

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Despite the rise in public awareness, Shi remains concerned about what she describes as "trend-driven consumption".While today's consumers are no longer uninformed, many still make choices based on social media buzz rather than personal needs, she said.

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Su from Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital hopes that future regulations will better prioritize protecting patients and supporting licensed medical practitioners, both by ensuring licensed medical personnel adhere to safe, standardized practices and protecting patients' privacy from unauthorized disclosure.

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She said public hospitals like Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital offer a balance of safety, credibility, and skilled professionals. "I don't oppose private clinics. Each has its role. What matters most is ensuring patients receive professional, responsible care," said Su.

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In a climate of rising "appearance anxiety", Su believes a healthy future for the industry lies in transparency, education, and stronger institutional support.

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"Don't be afraid but be smart. Choose a qualified doctor in a reputable institution. Think of it as maintaining your best state, not chasing perfection. Let professionals do what they're trained for. That's how we protect both people and the profession," said Su.

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Natural appeal

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Peng Yun — principal of LC Medical Spa and a consultant at Yuansong Medical Aesthetics — has witnessed the transformation of the beauty industry.

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With over 5,000 members at LC alone, she has seen the focus shift from customers wanting dramatic change in their appearance to long-term management.

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"In the past, people came in asking how to become more beautiful. Now, the conversation is about staying youthful, keeping good skin, and aging slowly — but naturally," said Peng.

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Younger clients of LC seek subtle enhancements to lips, while those aged over 35 often pursue full-face rejuvenation through layered micro interventions. "They want refined results — nothing overdone. Our job is to bring harmony, not to erase character," said Peng.

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While celebrities and influencers have quietly passed through Yuansong's doors, Peng insists their presence is not the focus. "They come not for visibility but for expertise. Our growth comes from word-of-mouth and trust in the aesthetic," said Peng.

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She sees the future of medical aesthetics being closely tied to preventive wellness and anti-aging medicine. "This isn't just about looks anymore. It's about long-term health, confidence, and sustainable care for yourself," said Peng.

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Wang Tso-hsuan, CEO of Taiwan Nice Clinique, said clients today favor subtle beauty enhancements.

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"Consumers today are more informed and nuanced than they were a decade ago, as they're not just chasing dramatic changes. Many now want treatments that are barely noticeable — but that make them feel refreshed, more refined," said Wang, a veteran practitioner with 20 years in the field.

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This shift is reflected in both procedure preferences and the motivation of consumers.

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Regenerative injectables, which stimulate collagen production rather than simply fill space, have become go-to choices for those seeking long-term anti-aging benefits. Thermage and Ultherapy — which offer skin tightening with minimal downtime — continue to dominate the laser treatment category.

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The real turning point in the industry was around 2020, when regulatory approvals in China opened the door for a new generation of aesthetic materials, Wang said.

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"We went from a market dominated by Botox and hyaluronic acid to one where there are now dozens of regenerative options. That diversity has fundamentally changed how clinics operate and how consumers choose," said Wang.

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Maturing sector

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Beauty industry demand has surged beyond the core customer base of urban, middle-class women. Consumers in Tier-3 and Tier-4 cities are catching up — though their aesthetic preferences sometimes reflect earlier trends, Wang said.

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Meanwhile, male clients and younger Gen Z consumers are reshaping the conversation, often pursuing aesthetic tweaks that maintain "naturalness" rather than emphasize transformation.

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"Ten years ago, people wanted to spend money and make sure others noticed. Today, a growing number of clients want to look better — without anyone knowing why as they see treatments as a filter, like a soft-focus lens in real life," said Wang.

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The rise of social media-driven knowledge — through lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, and popular shortvideo platform Douyin — has had a double-edged impact. While some patients arrive well-informed, others fall victim to overhyped trends or misleading advice.

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"As consumers become more research-driven and discerning, professionals are adapting to meet higher expectations. It's forced doctors to become better communicators and educators — not just technicians," said Wang.

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Still, challenges remain. While the devices and materials available to doctors have improved dramatically, technical expertise hasn't always kept pace — especially as new practitioners flood the market in recent years.

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"Aesthetic medicine looks easy from the outside, but it takes years to develop the kind of clinical judgment needed to personalize treatments effectively," said Wang.

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In the future, Wang sees a clear trajectory toward customized, multi-modal treatment plans, rather than stand-alone procedures. The future of aesthetic care will likely combine injection therapy, energy devices, and even surgical options in integrated protocols tailored to each patient's goals and biology.

\n

"The future of aesthetics isn't about brand names or trendy machines. It's about how well a doctor understands the client and brings out their natural strengths. Everyone has something unique — our job is to find it and make it shine," said Wang.

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Meanwhile, AI-powered tools — from skin analysis to remote diagnostics — are already changing the consultation process. For experienced doctors, these are helpful tools; for newcomers, they represent both a learning curve and a competitive threat.

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"As the industry matures, the bar is getting higher. Consumers are not just looking for results — they're looking for expertise, transparency, and trust. Clinics that deliver all three will define the next era of growth," said Wang.

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Contact the writer at sunnyu923@163.com

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Peng Yun, principal of LC Medical Spa, spends her days providing one-on-one medical aesthetics consultations to help clients find the treatments that suit them best.

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Wang Tso-Hsuan (left), CEO of Taiwan Nice Clinique and a veteran practitioner with 20 years of experience, administers an Ellanse dermal facial filler injection to shape his client's nose.

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Shi Jue from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, has 10 years' experience in the medical aesthetics industry and previously founded two skin clinics.

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Su Weijie administers an injection for cosmetic treatment to a patient.

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Practitioners of the department of medical aesthetics at Kunshan Second People's Hospital use advanced cosmetic equipment to examine a patient.

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A visitor tries a beauty treatment procedure on June 27 at the 4th RCEP (Shandong) Import Expo in Shandong province.

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Like a growing number of young Chinese women, 31-year-old Zhu Yanzi has sought subtle and "natural-looking" improvements in her appearance over the years. But in her twenties, her quest got off to a clumsy start.

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"I had double-eyelid surgery, hyaluronic acid fillers, even tried thread-lifting to make my face look more defined, but all those changes were obvious — a bit too obvious," said Zhu, a product designer in Beijing.

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By the time she turned 28, Zhu began reassessing what she truly wanted. Rather than dramatic alterations, she became drawn to a more subtle, maintenance-based approach — what's now widely known as "light medical aesthetics".

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"I actually started getting regular facial spa treatments around the age of 25. But after 28, I gradually replaced those with more effective options — things that really deliver results, like lasers or injectables," said Zhu, whose beauty focus these days is on skin texture, tone and overall vitality.

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She also gets water-light injections, laser facials, and the occasional Botox injection for her jawline. For her, it's more like "skincare-plus" — a way to manage how she ages, not to change how she looks.

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On average, Zhu spends about 1,000 yuan ($139) to 3,000 yuan ($417) per treatment, going every two to three months depending on her schedule.

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"I don't see it as a luxury anymore — it's part of my self-care routine, just like going to the gym or getting a massage," said Zhu.

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Her shift in mindset reflects a broader trend among younger Chinese consumers, especially urban women in their late twenties to forties, who increasingly view aesthetic treatments as a form of long-term wellness rather than a means to a dramatic makeover.

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"People used to say, 'If I'm spending this much money, I want people to notice'. Now, we want the opposite — to look fresher, more awake, but in a way, no one can quite put their finger on," said Zhu.

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A better 'me'

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In 2022, nonsurgical procedures accounted for 55.7 percent of global aesthetic treatments, surpassing surgical procedures, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery data showed.

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In China, nonsurgical treatments made up 52 percent of total aesthetic medical revenue, while surgical procedures accounted for 48 percent, the data showed, reflecting a growing consumer preference for gentle rejuvenation methods such as injectables and laser-based treatments, including Thermage and Ultherapy.

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"Ten years ago, most patients came in for surgical face-lifts, and they were generally older," said Su Weijie, associate chief physician in the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital. "Now, more people in their 20s and 30s are opting for micro-invasive treatments to prevent signs of aging early on."

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Over half of light medical aesthetics consumers report prioritizing personal needs when selecting treatments, according to data from the Qianzhan Industry Research Institute. The number of procedures selected per person also continues to rise. In the future, the average planned number of projects per consumer is projected to reach 2.4 in their lifetime, according to the institute data.

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"In the past, visible change was often the goal — thinner, more lifted, more obvious. Today, the emphasis is on 'refined and natural'. People want to look like a better version of themselves — not different," Su said.

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Popular treatments include injectable procedures and laser procedures for skin tightening and tone. While the total number of patients hasn't changed dramatically, the demand for early, subtle interventions has risen.

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However, Su noted the growing trend of standardized, high-volume aesthetic services and the presence of treatment providers with varying levels of training.

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"In public hospitals, doctors are required to adhere to rigorous protocols and ethical standards," she explained.

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"Also, there are clear guidelines on how we communicate, the treatments we can offer, and the platforms we use. I believe that with more consistent standards across the industry, we can ensure better outcomes and clearer information for the public," she said.

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From 2015 to 2020, China's medical aesthetics industry grew from 63.7 billion yuan to 154.9 billion yuan, with projections that it will exceed 350 billion yuan by 2025, according to the Annual Research and Consultation Report of Panorama survey and Investment strategy on China Industry published by industry research company ChinaIRN in 2023.

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Consumers aged 20 to 55 now dominate demand, compared to the previous focus on those aged 35 to 45, the report found.

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Massaging the message

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In May 2024, the number of beauty-related content pieces published across six major content platforms reached 1.2 million, representing a 24.8 percent year-on-year increase, according to data from market consultancy QuestMobile.

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Broader "beauty-related consumption", which includes appearance-focused, decorative, emotionally uplifting, and aesthetically driven purchases, reached 3.07 trillion yuan in 2023 and is projected to grow to 3.21 trillion yuan in 2024, said QuestMobile.

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Shi Jue, 40, from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, has 10 years' experience in the medical aesthetics industry and previously founded two skin clinics. With her medical background, she now creates content to bridge the gap between expertise and everyday skincare concerns.

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"I saw too many people misled by vague or incorrect information. I wanted to use my platform to promote accurate knowledge and help people make informed, rational choices about their appearance," she said.

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Shi was first introduced to the field while working in South Korea, where dermatology and noninvasive aesthetics are more deeply integrated into everyday skincare routines.

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"Anti-aging is not about chasing the latest devices or trendy injectables. It's about understanding the skin's structure and identifying the right treatments for each stage of change," said Shi.

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While stressing no single approach works on its own, Shi recommends IPL(intense pulsed light) treatment as a "universal fit" for various ages and skin types. For more advanced aging concerns, individual assessment is important.

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"Ultrasound-based lifting like Ultherapy works best for fuller faces with sagging, while radio-frequency-based options like Thermage are more suitable for thinner, collagen-deficient skin," said Shi.

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Despite the rise in public awareness, Shi remains concerned about what she describes as "trend-driven consumption".While today's consumers are no longer uninformed, many still make choices based on social media buzz rather than personal needs, she said.

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Su from Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital hopes that future regulations will better prioritize protecting patients and supporting licensed medical practitioners, both by ensuring licensed medical personnel adhere to safe, standardized practices and protecting patients' privacy from unauthorized disclosure.

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She said public hospitals like Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital offer a balance of safety, credibility, and skilled professionals. "I don't oppose private clinics. Each has its role. What matters most is ensuring patients receive professional, responsible care," said Su.

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In a climate of rising "appearance anxiety", Su believes a healthy future for the industry lies in transparency, education, and stronger institutional support.

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"Don't be afraid but be smart. Choose a qualified doctor in a reputable institution. Think of it as maintaining your best state, not chasing perfection. Let professionals do what they're trained for. That's how we protect both people and the profession," said Su.

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Natural appeal

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Peng Yun — principal of LC Medical Spa and a consultant at Yuansong Medical Aesthetics — has witnessed the transformation of the beauty industry.

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With over 5,000 members at LC alone, she has seen the focus shift from customers wanting dramatic change in their appearance to long-term management.

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"In the past, people came in asking how to become more beautiful. Now, the conversation is about staying youthful, keeping good skin, and aging slowly — but naturally," said Peng.

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Younger clients of LC seek subtle enhancements to lips, while those aged over 35 often pursue full-face rejuvenation through layered micro interventions. "They want refined results — nothing overdone. Our job is to bring harmony, not to erase character," said Peng.

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While celebrities and influencers have quietly passed through Yuansong's doors, Peng insists their presence is not the focus. "They come not for visibility but for expertise. Our growth comes from word-of-mouth and trust in the aesthetic," said Peng.

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She sees the future of medical aesthetics being closely tied to preventive wellness and anti-aging medicine. "This isn't just about looks anymore. It's about long-term health, confidence, and sustainable care for yourself," said Peng.

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Wang Tso-hsuan, CEO of Taiwan Nice Clinique, said clients today favor subtle beauty enhancements.

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"Consumers today are more informed and nuanced than they were a decade ago, as they're not just chasing dramatic changes. Many now want treatments that are barely noticeable — but that make them feel refreshed, more refined," said Wang, a veteran practitioner with 20 years in the field.

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This shift is reflected in both procedure preferences and the motivation of consumers.

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Regenerative injectables, which stimulate collagen production rather than simply fill space, have become go-to choices for those seeking long-term anti-aging benefits. Thermage and Ultherapy — which offer skin tightening with minimal downtime — continue to dominate the laser treatment category.

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The real turning point in the industry was around 2020, when regulatory approvals in China opened the door for a new generation of aesthetic materials, Wang said.

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"We went from a market dominated by Botox and hyaluronic acid to one where there are now dozens of regenerative options. That diversity has fundamentally changed how clinics operate and how consumers choose," said Wang.

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Maturing sector

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Beauty industry demand has surged beyond the core customer base of urban, middle-class women. Consumers in Tier-3 and Tier-4 cities are catching up — though their aesthetic preferences sometimes reflect earlier trends, Wang said.

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Meanwhile, male clients and younger Gen Z consumers are reshaping the conversation, often pursuing aesthetic tweaks that maintain "naturalness" rather than emphasize transformation.

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"Ten years ago, people wanted to spend money and make sure others noticed. Today, a growing number of clients want to look better — without anyone knowing why as they see treatments as a filter, like a soft-focus lens in real life," said Wang.

\n

The rise of social media-driven knowledge — through lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, and popular shortvideo platform Douyin — has had a double-edged impact. While some patients arrive well-informed, others fall victim to overhyped trends or misleading advice.

\n

"As consumers become more research-driven and discerning, professionals are adapting to meet higher expectations. It's forced doctors to become better communicators and educators — not just technicians," said Wang.

\n

Still, challenges remain. While the devices and materials available to doctors have improved dramatically, technical expertise hasn't always kept pace — especially as new practitioners flood the market in recent years.

\n

"Aesthetic medicine looks easy from the outside, but it takes years to develop the kind of clinical judgment needed to personalize treatments effectively," said Wang.

\n

In the future, Wang sees a clear trajectory toward customized, multi-modal treatment plans, rather than stand-alone procedures. The future of aesthetic care will likely combine injection therapy, energy devices, and even surgical options in integrated protocols tailored to each patient's goals and biology.

\n

"The future of aesthetics isn't about brand names or trendy machines. It's about how well a doctor understands the client and brings out their natural strengths. Everyone has something unique — our job is to find it and make it shine," said Wang.

\n

Meanwhile, AI-powered tools — from skin analysis to remote diagnostics — are already changing the consultation process. For experienced doctors, these are helpful tools; for newcomers, they represent both a learning curve and a competitive threat.

\n

"As the industry matures, the bar is getting higher. Consumers are not just looking for results — they're looking for expertise, transparency, and trust. Clinics that deliver all three will define the next era of growth," said Wang.

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Contact the writer at sunnyu923@163.com

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With a string of youngest records under her name and a world championships team medal around her neck, China's schoolgirl swimmer Yu Zidi has probably enjoyed the coolest summer holiday among all her peers.

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Although the 12-year-old did not win any individual medal, she capped off her debut at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore as an instant hit with the sport's global community by becoming the youngest ever to qualify for the meet, the youngest to make it to a final, and the youngest to finish on the podium.

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The preteen sensation completed her final individual event at the worlds on Sunday with another near-miss from the podium, as she clocked 4 minutes and 33.76 seconds to finish fourth in the women's 400 meters individual medley final.

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Summer McIntosh of Canada, reigning Olympic champion and world record-holder, clinched gold with a time of 4:25.78, while Australia's Jenna Forrester and Japan's Mio Narita clocked the exact same time (4:33.26) to share silver.

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No bronze medal is awarded to a fourth swimmer when a tied finish happens in a race, according to the rules of the world championships.

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Yu had to settle for fourth position in her previous two individual events, finishing 0.06 second shy of the podium in the 200m individual medley on July 28 and 0.31 second behind third in the 200m butterfly on Thursday.

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She will leave Singapore with a medal, however, as a member of China's bronze-winning women's 4x200m freestyle relay team.

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With the relay bronze won on Thursday, Yu became the youngest medalist in the championships' history, after having become the youngest to qualify for the worlds at the Chinese national trials in May and the youngest to advance to an individual final on July 28.

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Yu also achieved new personal bests in all her three individual events in Singapore, surpassing some of the world's greatest swimmers in these respective events when they were 12, including Michael Phelps of the United States, who is the most-decorated athlete in Olympic history, and McIntosh, a four-time Olympic gold medalist.

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Looking back at her sensational international debut, Yu said she enjoyed every minute as a great learning experience.

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"The world championships are much more intense than I imagined, and the atmosphere is really great. During warmup, the pool was very crowded and lively, but I adapted well," she told Xinhua News Agency on Saturday.

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"I learned a lot. ... I want to learn McIntosh's turning technique. I take her as a role model and hope to become as excellent as her. I want to compete again at the next world championships, swim against the world's top swimmers, and try to stand on the podium," she said.

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The rise of the Chinese prodigy has turned heads at the Singapore meet, with international rivals taking notice of her progress.

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"She is amazing. She is still 12.Maybe she will go to LA (Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics). Everyone is a bit scared of her already," Japanese swimming icon Rikako Ikee said on Saturday.

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Led by strong performances from female swimmers, Team China collected four more medals on Sunday — two each of silver and bronze — to finish sixth on the overall swimming medal tally at the worlds with two gold, six silver and six bronze medals.

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sunxiaochen@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's cyberspace and health regulators have announced heightened supervision of online health science content as more medical professionals turn to social media to share educational materials — a trend that has also spurred profit-driven abuse and misinformation risks.

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Efforts will focus on verifying the medical credentials of content creators, requiring source attribution and banning advertisements for medical or healthcare products, according to a notice jointly released on Friday by the Cyberspace Administration of China, the National Health Commission, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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The notice highlighted how measures aim to "promote the production and dissemination of scientifically accurate health knowledge while curbing the spread of false and misleading information".

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Under the new rules, internet platforms must verify medical licenses or employment certificates of content creators, who are required to be affiliated with medical institutions, schools or pharmaceutical research institutes.

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Existing social media accounts must verify their credentials within two months of notification, while newly registered accounts will be barred from posting health-related content until certified.

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Creators are also required to cite sources related to health education content and disclose whether AI-generated material or dramatizations of historical medical cases are included.

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Platforms must inform influencers that they are responsible for ensuring the scientific accuracy and authenticity of their content.

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In addition, all forms of advertisements — including contact information or purchase links — for medical services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices or health foods will be prohibited.

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The notice also calls for a crackdown on misconduct such as illegal online consultations, sexually suggestive content disguised as health education, fabricated narratives promoting products and the impersonation of licensed physicians.

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Local authorities have been instructed to guide platforms in improving oversight and to direct hospitals to monitor the conduct of medical workers while online, with penalties for violations. Market regulators will investigate illegal advertising activities.

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At a recent news conference, Hu Qiangqiang, a spokesman for the National Health Commission, said common violations by doctors who are also influencers include directing followers to offline services, offering illegal online consultations, selling products via livestreams and prescribing overpriced medications.

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"Patients must first undergo offline diagnosis and receive a clear medical assessment before pursuing follow-ups through qualified online hospitals," Hu said, urging the public to remain cautious.

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Among China's 1.07 billion internet audio and video users, 92 percent have viewed health education content on short-video platforms, and 63 percent consume it regularly, according to a report analyzing 150,000 health science videos posted by 14,700 social media accounts between 2023 and 2024.

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Produced by researchers from Fudan University and Tianjin Normal University, the report found that surgery is the most frequently featured medical specialty online. Respiratory diseases — particularly lung nodules and lung cancer — as well as thyroid and breast nodules, tend to draw high traffic.

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While some doctors have employed entertaining approaches to engage audiences, the report warns of rising homogeneity and content that stokes fear about certain diseases. It also highlights growing concerns about AI-generated medical content, citing risks to patient privacy and public trust.

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Wang Fan, a professor at the Fudan Development Institute and a co-author of the report, said online health science communication has reached a stage where regulatory intervention is needed to curb malpractice and ensure sustainable development.

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wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's cyberspace and health regulators have announced heightened supervision of online health science content as more medical professionals turn to social media to share educational materials — a trend that has also spurred profit-driven abuse and misinformation risks.

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Efforts will focus on verifying the medical credentials of content creators, requiring source attribution and banning advertisements for medical or healthcare products, according to a notice jointly released on Friday by the Cyberspace Administration of China, the National Health Commission, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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The notice highlighted how measures aim to "promote the production and dissemination of scientifically accurate health knowledge while curbing the spread of false and misleading information".

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Under the new rules, internet platforms must verify medical licenses or employment certificates of content creators, who are required to be affiliated with medical institutions, schools or pharmaceutical research institutes.

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Existing social media accounts must verify their credentials within two months of notification, while newly registered accounts will be barred from posting health-related content until certified.

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Creators are also required to cite sources related to health education content and disclose whether AI-generated material or dramatizations of historical medical cases are included.

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Platforms must inform influencers that they are responsible for ensuring the scientific accuracy and authenticity of their content.

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In addition, all forms of advertisements — including contact information or purchase links — for medical services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices or health foods will be prohibited.

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The notice also calls for a crackdown on misconduct such as illegal online consultations, sexually suggestive content disguised as health education, fabricated narratives promoting products and the impersonation of licensed physicians.

\n

Local authorities have been instructed to guide platforms in improving oversight and to direct hospitals to monitor the conduct of medical workers while online, with penalties for violations. Market regulators will investigate illegal advertising activities.

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At a recent news conference, Hu Qiangqiang, a spokesman for the National Health Commission, said common violations by doctors who are also influencers include directing followers to offline services, offering illegal online consultations, selling products via livestreams and prescribing overpriced medications.

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"Patients must first undergo offline diagnosis and receive a clear medical assessment before pursuing follow-ups through qualified online hospitals," Hu said, urging the public to remain cautious.

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Among China's 1.07 billion internet audio and video users, 92 percent have viewed health education content on short-video platforms, and 63 percent consume it regularly, according to a report analyzing 150,000 health science videos posted by 14,700 social media accounts between 2023 and 2024.

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Produced by researchers from Fudan University and Tianjin Normal University, the report found that surgery is the most frequently featured medical specialty online. Respiratory diseases — particularly lung nodules and lung cancer — as well as thyroid and breast nodules, tend to draw high traffic.

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While some doctors have employed entertaining approaches to engage audiences, the report warns of rising homogeneity and content that stokes fear about certain diseases. It also highlights growing concerns about AI-generated medical content, citing risks to patient privacy and public trust.

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Wang Fan, a professor at the Fudan Development Institute and a co-author of the report, said online health science communication has reached a stage where regulatory intervention is needed to curb malpractice and ensure sustainable development.

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wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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A group of Wuxi soccer fans board a special train to Suqian, Jiangsu province, from Wuxi New District Railway Station on Sunday to support their team in the 8th round of the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League. A total of 726 fans took the train to the event.

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Local authorities in Fangchenggang, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have denied that a woman who used an "administrative law enforcement" certificate to coerce a motorist into yielding on a narrow rural road is a public sector employee.

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An investigation team established by the Communist Party of China Fangchenggang Committee and the Fangchenggang city government said on Sunday that the certificate belonged to the woman's husband, a firefighter at a local station.

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The incident gained widespread attention online after the motorist, surnamed Li, posted video clips showing the woman — driving a Mercedes-Benz SUV — demanding that he yield on July 22 and threatening to show the certificate. During the encounter, she also revealed Li's surname and home address.

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Li said he later filed a complaint with local police and a government hotline. On Thursday, two officers visited his parents' home and told them Li should delete the videos and apologize to the woman or face possible detention for allegedly disclosing her personal information.

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Netizens questioned whether the woman, surnamed Hou, was a public official and whether she had abused power, pointing to her possession of the certificate, access to Li's personal information and the police response.

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The investigation found that Hou, 28, works for a private auto equipment company in Qinzhou and is not a government employee. Her parents are local villagers. Authorities said she used her husband's law enforcement certificate to intimidate Li.

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The local fire rescue station has launched an investigation into the husband for failing to secure the certificate properly.

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Addressing online criticism that Hou was flaunting wealth by driving a Mercedes, officials said the vehicle was a used car purchased for 178,000 yuan ($24,700), with a 78,000-yuan loan.

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According to the statement, Hou and Li are distantly related and unacquainted. Their parents live about 800 meters apart. Hou's father, who was present during the incident, recognized Li and provided his information to his daughter.

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Authorities said neither Hou nor her father accessed law enforcement databases, and there was no record of any requests or leaks involving Li's or his parents' personal information as of July.

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Li contacted the police two days after the incident and was advised that the matter was a minor dispute that could be resolved through mediation.

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On Thursday, Hou, her father and her husband reported that her license plate number had been shared on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, leading to 11 traffic violation notices from other provinces after others allegedly forged her plate and used it for illegal parking.

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That evening, two officers accompanied the family to Li's home. Li was not there, so the police obtained his phone number from his mother and informed him that the video had exposed Hou's vehicle information. Police relayed Hou's demand for an apology and deletion of the videos. Repeated mediation efforts have failed to resolve the dispute.

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The statement said the police committed no misconduct in handling the case but acknowledged that the officers used "imprecise and non-standard wording" when speaking to Li. The officers were later criticized internally.

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While the dispute began as a routine traffic incident, poor handling led to public misunderstanding, the statement said. Local authorities pledged to improve official conduct and mediation protocols.

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Local authorities in Fangchenggang, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have denied that a woman who used an "administrative law enforcement" certificate to coerce a motorist into yielding on a narrow rural road is a public sector employee.

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An investigation team established by the Communist Party of China Fangchenggang Committee and the Fangchenggang city government said on Sunday that the certificate belonged to the woman's husband, a firefighter at a local station.

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The incident gained widespread attention online after the motorist, surnamed Li, posted video clips showing the woman — driving a Mercedes-Benz SUV — demanding that he yield on July 22 and threatening to show the certificate. During the encounter, she also revealed Li's surname and home address.

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Li said he later filed a complaint with local police and a government hotline. On Thursday, two officers visited his parents' home and told them Li should delete the videos and apologize to the woman or face possible detention for allegedly disclosing her personal information.

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Netizens questioned whether the woman, surnamed Hou, was a public official and whether she had abused power, pointing to her possession of the certificate, access to Li's personal information and the police response.

\n

The investigation found that Hou, 28, works for a private auto equipment company in Qinzhou and is not a government employee. Her parents are local villagers. Authorities said she used her husband's law enforcement certificate to intimidate Li.

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The local fire rescue station has launched an investigation into the husband for failing to secure the certificate properly.

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Addressing online criticism that Hou was flaunting wealth by driving a Mercedes, officials said the vehicle was a used car purchased for 178,000 yuan ($24,700), with a 78,000-yuan loan.

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According to the statement, Hou and Li are distantly related and unacquainted. Their parents live about 800 meters apart. Hou's father, who was present during the incident, recognized Li and provided his information to his daughter.

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Authorities said neither Hou nor her father accessed law enforcement databases, and there was no record of any requests or leaks involving Li's or his parents' personal information as of July.

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Li contacted the police two days after the incident and was advised that the matter was a minor dispute that could be resolved through mediation.

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On Thursday, Hou, her father and her husband reported that her license plate number had been shared on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, leading to 11 traffic violation notices from other provinces after others allegedly forged her plate and used it for illegal parking.

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That evening, two officers accompanied the family to Li's home. Li was not there, so the police obtained his phone number from his mother and informed him that the video had exposed Hou's vehicle information. Police relayed Hou's demand for an apology and deletion of the videos. Repeated mediation efforts have failed to resolve the dispute.

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The statement said the police committed no misconduct in handling the case but acknowledged that the officers used "imprecise and non-standard wording" when speaking to Li. The officers were later criticized internally.

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While the dispute began as a routine traffic incident, poor handling led to public misunderstanding, the statement said. Local authorities pledged to improve official conduct and mediation protocols.

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zoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn

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A surprising discovery by scientists has revealed that an ancient genetic marriage roughly 9 million years ago gave rise to what is now the world's third-largest staple crop: the potato. And the tomato, it turns out, is the mother of the potato.

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The study was conducted by a research team at the Agricultural Genomics Institute — part of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Shenzhen, Guangdong province — and a researcher from Lanzhou University in Gansu province, in collaboration with scientists from Canada and the United Kingdom. It showed that the potato originated from an ancient hybridization event between the tomato plant and a potato-like plant about 9 million years ago. This cross also led to the creation of a novel organ: the tuber.

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Published in the latest issue of the journal Cell, these findings provide a groundbreaking theoretical perspective for the genetic breeding of potatoes.

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As the world's most important tuber crop, the potato is native to South America. Valued for its high nutritional content and wide adaptability, it has spread worldwide.

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Huang Sanwen, who led the study, explained that the potato's origin had long puzzled scientists. In appearance, modern potato plants are almost identical to a potato-like species called Etuberosum, which does not carry tubers. However, potato plants are more closely related to tomatoes based on phylogenetic analysis.

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To unravel the mystery of the potato's origin, the research team analyzed 101 genomes and 349 resequenced samples from cultivated potatoes and their 56 wild relatives — effectively a comprehensive DNA paternity test for all potatoes.

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They found that all potatoes examined carried stable, balanced genetic contributions from both the Etuberosum and the tomato. From this, they inferred that the potato was the hybrid offspring of the two.

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To validate this hypothesis, the team further assessed the divergence times of the three species. Their results showed that the Etuberosum and the tomato began diverging around 14 million years ago. Approximately 5 million years after their divergence, the two hybridized, leading to the emergence of the earliest tuber-bearing potato plants around 9 million years ago.

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"The tomato served as the maternal parent of the potato, while the Etuberosum was the paternal parent," Huang said.

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However, what continued to puzzle the researchers was why only the potato develops tubers, while its parents lack them. The tomato has neither underground stems nor tubers, and the Etuberosum has underground stems but no swollen tubers.

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Huang's team proposed a bold explanation: The tuber could be the product of genomic rearrangement. After the two ancestral lineages crossed, their genes recombined in a way that accidentally created the tuber as a new organ.

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The team further traced the origin of the key tuber formation genes, which are a combination of genetic material from each parent. They found the SP6A gene, which acts like a master switch that tells the plant when to start making tubers, came from the tomato side of the family. Another important gene, IT1, which helps control the growth of the underground stems that form tubers, came from the Etuberosum side. Without either gene, the hybrid offspring would be incapable of producing tubers.

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This ancient marriage not only produced the tuber but also enriched the genetic diversity of the potato plant's lineage.

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The team also discovered that each potato exhibits a "mosaic "pattern of parental genetic contributions.

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When subjected to varying environmental stresses, this mosaic genetic combination allows for the selection of optimal gene sets, enabling potatoes to adapt to diverse habitats ranging from temperate grasslands to alpine meadows.

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The tuber has an underground survival advantage. It stores water and starch, helping potatoes endure drought and cold, and allows reproduction without seeds or pollination, as new plants can sprout directly from the buds on tubers.

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CNS Hubei during a training exercise.

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The People's Liberation Army Navy has commissioned its fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship, naming it after Central China's Hubei province.

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The South Sea Fleet published on Saturday a video clip titled "Pennant number 34! CNS Hubei officially unveiled". The clip showed the vast vessel sailing alongside CNS Hainan, the first in the Type 075 class, and several Type 071 landing platform docks in what appeared to be a formation exercise.

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The fleet noted that the ships were undergoing extensive training in recent days in the South China Sea.

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Designed by the Marine Design and Research Institute of China, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp and a major developer of the nation's amphibious warships and landing craft, the Type 075 is China's first class of amphibious assault ships and is much bigger than all previous models of amphibious warfare ships in the country.

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So far, four Type 075 ships — regarded in the West as a class of landing helicopter dock, or LHD, vessels — have been built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, a major shipbuilder under China State Shipbuilding Corp, and have been deployed in the PLA Navy, with observers saying these colossal ships have extensively boosted the Navy's amphibious operational capability.

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The first Type 075, CNS Hainan, was unveiled in September 2019 and commissioned into the South Sea Fleet in April 2021, putting an end to the absence of a large helicopter carrier in the PLA Navy.

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The second, CNS Guangxi, was delivered in April 2022 with the East Sea Fleet. The same fleet unveiled the third such vessel, CNS Anhui, in November 2022.

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According to defense technology analysts, the Type 075's flight deck is about 230 meters long and nearly 40 meters wide, and displaces nearly 40,000 metric tons of water. There are seven flight spots — six along the port side of the ship, and one behind the ship's command center. The forward aircraft elevator can carry one medium-duty helicopter with rotors folded, while the stern elevator is larger and can carry heavy-duty helicopters with rotors folded.

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A naval hardware observer, who wished to be identified only as Xiao, said that considering its construction began over three years later than the first three Type 075 vessels, CNS Hubei — while remaining largely consistent with its predecessors in terms of size, overall layout and equipment — features several minor differences in terms of external designs.

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"These adjustments are the result of analyzing and using experience gained from the construction and operation of the first three Type 075s. The Chinese military is good at upgrading its hardware in a methodical and gradual manner," he explained.

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Besides the Type 075, China is now constructing a larger model of amphibious assault ship called the Type 076, with a displacement of more than 40,000 tons and an electromagnetic catapult. The first in the class, CNS Sichuan, was made public in December after its main body was completed at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

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In another development, the Navy has recently revealed that CNS Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier and the world's largest carrier not built by the United States, is nearly ready to be commissioned.

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The information was included in a five-episode documentary called Gong Jian, or Forging Ahead, that was produced by the military and began broadcasting on Friday.

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Senior Captain Tian Wei, commander of the new carrier's aviation support section, said in an episode that his crew members "are working hard to prepare (pilots and themselves) for the use of the electromagnetic catapult as soon as possible so that the carrier will be able to undertake combat tasks as soon as it is commissioned." Footage in the TV series shows flight deck operations personnel testing the catapult and celebrating each time it worked.

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CNS Fujian is the first Chinese ship to have an electromagnetic catapult, the most critical component on a supercarrier as it is responsible for launching fighter jets.

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As one of the most important pieces of military hardware China is working on, CNS Fujian was officially unveiled in June 2022 in Shanghai as it was towed out of the China State Shipbuilding Corp's Jiangnan Shipyard. Since then, the gigantic vessel has undergone several trials at sea.

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zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

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CNS Hubei during a training exercise.

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The People's Liberation Army Navy has commissioned its fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship, naming it after Central China's Hubei province.

\n

The South Sea Fleet published on Saturday a video clip titled "Pennant number 34! CNS Hubei officially unveiled". The clip showed the vast vessel sailing alongside CNS Hainan, the first in the Type 075 class, and several Type 071 landing platform docks in what appeared to be a formation exercise.

\n

The fleet noted that the ships were undergoing extensive training in recent days in the South China Sea.

\n

Designed by the Marine Design and Research Institute of China, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp and a major developer of the nation's amphibious warships and landing craft, the Type 075 is China's first class of amphibious assault ships and is much bigger than all previous models of amphibious warfare ships in the country.

\n

So far, four Type 075 ships — regarded in the West as a class of landing helicopter dock, or LHD, vessels — have been built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, a major shipbuilder under China State Shipbuilding Corp, and have been deployed in the PLA Navy, with observers saying these colossal ships have extensively boosted the Navy's amphibious operational capability.

\n

The first Type 075, CNS Hainan, was unveiled in September 2019 and commissioned into the South Sea Fleet in April 2021, putting an end to the absence of a large helicopter carrier in the PLA Navy.

\n

The second, CNS Guangxi, was delivered in April 2022 with the East Sea Fleet. The same fleet unveiled the third such vessel, CNS Anhui, in November 2022.

\n

According to defense technology analysts, the Type 075's flight deck is about 230 meters long and nearly 40 meters wide, and displaces nearly 40,000 metric tons of water. There are seven flight spots — six along the port side of the ship, and one behind the ship's command center. The forward aircraft elevator can carry one medium-duty helicopter with rotors folded, while the stern elevator is larger and can carry heavy-duty helicopters with rotors folded.

\n

A naval hardware observer, who wished to be identified only as Xiao, said that considering its construction began over three years later than the first three Type 075 vessels, CNS Hubei — while remaining largely consistent with its predecessors in terms of size, overall layout and equipment — features several minor differences in terms of external designs.

\n

"These adjustments are the result of analyzing and using experience gained from the construction and operation of the first three Type 075s. The Chinese military is good at upgrading its hardware in a methodical and gradual manner," he explained.

\n

Besides the Type 075, China is now constructing a larger model of amphibious assault ship called the Type 076, with a displacement of more than 40,000 tons and an electromagnetic catapult. The first in the class, CNS Sichuan, was made public in December after its main body was completed at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

\n

In another development, the Navy has recently revealed that CNS Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier and the world's largest carrier not built by the United States, is nearly ready to be commissioned.

\n

The information was included in a five-episode documentary called Gong Jian, or Forging Ahead, that was produced by the military and began broadcasting on Friday.

\n

Senior Captain Tian Wei, commander of the new carrier's aviation support section, said in an episode that his crew members "are working hard to prepare (pilots and themselves) for the use of the electromagnetic catapult as soon as possible so that the carrier will be able to undertake combat tasks as soon as it is commissioned." Footage in the TV series shows flight deck operations personnel testing the catapult and celebrating each time it worked.

\n

CNS Fujian is the first Chinese ship to have an electromagnetic catapult, the most critical component on a supercarrier as it is responsible for launching fighter jets.

\n

As one of the most important pieces of military hardware China is working on, CNS Fujian was officially unveiled in June 2022 in Shanghai as it was towed out of the China State Shipbuilding Corp's Jiangnan Shipyard. Since then, the gigantic vessel has undergone several trials at sea.

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zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (front) and retired Hong Kong epee fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai participate in a fencing activity together at the Kowloon Park Sports Centre in Hong Kong on Sunday. The activity was part of the Sport For All Day event, which aims to foster community spirit in support of the 15th National Games this year.

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More than 60 percent of the world's liver cancer cases can be prevented by addressing risk factors, and if the annual incidence rate is reduced by at least 2 percent, the rising trend of new cases and deaths could be reversed by 2050, according to a report led by Chinese experts.

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If the goal is achieved, at least 8.8 million new liver cancer cases and 7.7 million related deaths could be avoided globally, the report said. The findings, which outline a comprehensive strategy from prevention to treatment for liver cancer, address a disease that is diagnosed in about 870,000 patients and causes roughly 760,000 global deaths each year.

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The report was published by the British medical journal The Lancet last week. It is the first time in the journal's more than 200-year history that it has featured a major global health challenge led by Chinese experts. The project brought together more than 50 leading specialists from countries and regions that include Japan, South Korea, the United States, Spain, France and Italy.

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One of the report's key findings was a significant shift in the causes of liver cancer globally. While the disease has traditionally been associated with hepatitis B, hepatitis C and chronic alcohol use, conditions such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD; and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, are rapidly emerging as major contributors. Obesity and diabetes are accelerating the progression from MASLD to MASH.

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The report projected that the proportion of liver cancer cases caused by MASH will rise from 8 percent in 2022 to 11 percent in 2050, with developed countries being particularly affected. Meanwhile, alcohol-related liver cancer cases are expected to increase from 19 percent to 21 percent. In contrast, cases linked to hepatitis B and C are expected to fall from 39 percent and 29 percent to 37 percent and 26 percent, respectively.

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"High-sugar diets, obesity and unhealthy lifestyles are reshaping the landscape of liver cancer," said Hashem B. El-Serag, a professor at the Baylor College of Medicine in the US and one of the report's authors.

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The report also highlighted effective practices from China's Qidong city in Jiangsu province, as well as from Italy and Egypt, to offer valuable insights from countries at all income levels.

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Xu Yang, a co-first author of the report and a doctor at Shanghai-based Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, said Qidong was once a high-incidence area for liver cancer. Risk factors included a high hepatitis B infection rate, a local deficiency in the trace element selenium as well as a preference for corn that was often improperly stored and contaminated with aflatoxins.

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"Through proactive measures — including early hepatitis B vaccinations that preceded the national rollout, dietary adjustments and routine medical screenings for hepatitis B-positive individuals — the five-year survival rate for local liver cancer patients has significantly improved," Xu said.

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The rate has increased from 2.5 percent in the early 1970s to 30.8 percent today, offering a model for high-risk regions such as Africa and Southeast Asia, he said.

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The expert committee for the report was co-chaired by Zhou Jian, president of Zhongshan Hospital; Fan Jia, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and honorary president of the hospital; and Masatoshi Kudo of Kindai University in Osaka, Japan.

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Zhou noted that about 1 to 1.5 percent of people in Italy were once infected with hepatitis C.Government-led screening programs and improved access to diagnosis and treatment have proved effective there, he said.

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"Egypt had a hepatitis C infection rate of nearly 15 percent in the early 2000s," Zhou said. "In 2006, a national committee was established for comprehensive screening and education. The government also negotiated significant price reductions for antiviral medications, greatly improving access to treatment."

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The report called for joint efforts from health policymakers, medical professionals, international organizations, researchers and health educators to support global strategies for liver cancer prevention and control. It emphasized that such collaboration is key to reducing the global burden of liver cancer and improving patients' quality of life.

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zhouwenting@chinadaily.com.cn

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", - "content": "

More than 60 percent of the world's liver cancer cases can be prevented by addressing risk factors, and if the annual incidence rate is reduced by at least 2 percent, the rising trend of new cases and deaths could be reversed by 2050, according to a report led by Chinese experts.

\n

If the goal is achieved, at least 8.8 million new liver cancer cases and 7.7 million related deaths could be avoided globally, the report said. The findings, which outline a comprehensive strategy from prevention to treatment for liver cancer, address a disease that is diagnosed in about 870,000 patients and causes roughly 760,000 global deaths each year.

\n

The report was published by the British medical journal The Lancet last week. It is the first time in the journal's more than 200-year history that it has featured a major global health challenge led by Chinese experts. The project brought together more than 50 leading specialists from countries and regions that include Japan, South Korea, the United States, Spain, France and Italy.

\n

One of the report's key findings was a significant shift in the causes of liver cancer globally. While the disease has traditionally been associated with hepatitis B, hepatitis C and chronic alcohol use, conditions such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD; and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, are rapidly emerging as major contributors. Obesity and diabetes are accelerating the progression from MASLD to MASH.

\n

The report projected that the proportion of liver cancer cases caused by MASH will rise from 8 percent in 2022 to 11 percent in 2050, with developed countries being particularly affected. Meanwhile, alcohol-related liver cancer cases are expected to increase from 19 percent to 21 percent. In contrast, cases linked to hepatitis B and C are expected to fall from 39 percent and 29 percent to 37 percent and 26 percent, respectively.

\n

"High-sugar diets, obesity and unhealthy lifestyles are reshaping the landscape of liver cancer," said Hashem B. El-Serag, a professor at the Baylor College of Medicine in the US and one of the report's authors.

\n

The report also highlighted effective practices from China's Qidong city in Jiangsu province, as well as from Italy and Egypt, to offer valuable insights from countries at all income levels.

\n

Xu Yang, a co-first author of the report and a doctor at Shanghai-based Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, said Qidong was once a high-incidence area for liver cancer. Risk factors included a high hepatitis B infection rate, a local deficiency in the trace element selenium as well as a preference for corn that was often improperly stored and contaminated with aflatoxins.

\n

"Through proactive measures — including early hepatitis B vaccinations that preceded the national rollout, dietary adjustments and routine medical screenings for hepatitis B-positive individuals — the five-year survival rate for local liver cancer patients has significantly improved," Xu said.

\n

The rate has increased from 2.5 percent in the early 1970s to 30.8 percent today, offering a model for high-risk regions such as Africa and Southeast Asia, he said.

\n

The expert committee for the report was co-chaired by Zhou Jian, president of Zhongshan Hospital; Fan Jia, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and honorary president of the hospital; and Masatoshi Kudo of Kindai University in Osaka, Japan.

\n

Zhou noted that about 1 to 1.5 percent of people in Italy were once infected with hepatitis C.Government-led screening programs and improved access to diagnosis and treatment have proved effective there, he said.

\n

"Egypt had a hepatitis C infection rate of nearly 15 percent in the early 2000s," Zhou said. "In 2006, a national committee was established for comprehensive screening and education. The government also negotiated significant price reductions for antiviral medications, greatly improving access to treatment."

\n

The report called for joint efforts from health policymakers, medical professionals, international organizations, researchers and health educators to support global strategies for liver cancer prevention and control. It emphasized that such collaboration is key to reducing the global burden of liver cancer and improving patients' quality of life.

\n

zhouwenting@chinadaily.com.cn

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Xing Siyuan, an officer at the Jinhua train depot of China Railway Shanghai Group, can manually draw a comprehensive diagram of China's railway network.

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A video of a 29-year-old railway officer hand-drawing China's entire railway network from memory has gone viral, garnering widespread attention for her exceptional skill and dedication to passenger service.

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Xing Siyuan, a passenger service duty officer at the Jinhua train depot of China Railway Shanghai Group Co, has memorized and can manually draw a comprehensive diagram of the national rail network. Her detailed map includes 1,092 station names, 388 railway line names, 975 fare calculation stations and 117 non-calculation stations. Using just two pens, she reproduced a version of China's railway map that closely resembles the official printed one.

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The idea of memorizing the map first came to Xing during the 2018 Spring Festival travel rush, when she assisted an elderly passenger who struggled to plan a journey home without a smartphone or family support.

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"That moment made me realize the importance of being able to provide immediate transfer solutions to passengers, especially for those who might not be tech-savvy," she said.

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Xing achieved her goal in 2022 by developing a systematic approach of dividing the network into four geographical sections, mastering main lines before progressing to lines at a branch level.

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Her memorization technique combines mnemonic devices with geometric visualization.

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"I would take the first character of each station name along a route and create a memorable phrase," she explained.

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For the Longhai line stretching from Jiangsu province to the northwest, she developed memory aids using the station names' characters in sequence. She also associates network sections with basic geometric shapes such as triangles and hexagons to enhance recall.

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As a passenger service officer, Xing's knowledge has proved invaluable in daily operations. While she can draw the full network in four to five hours, the real benefit lies in her ability to assist passengers instantly.

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"When facing elderly passengers or those who need urgent transfer arrangements, I can immediately provide multiple routing options without relying on digital devices," she said. This skill is especially helpful during peak seasons, when tickets may be limited at major transfer stations.

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China's rapidly expanding railway network presents an ongoing challenge.

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"Compared to the past, today's railway map is considerably more complex with its intricate web of intersecting routes," Xing noted.

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China's railway system spanned more than 160,000 kilometers by the end of last year, and continues to expand annually.

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Xing keeps her knowledge up to date by studying official map updates and redrawing the network nearly every other day to reinforce her memory.

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Despite being dubbed the railway's "super brain" on social media, Xing remains modest.

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"I don't consider memorizing and drawing the railway network particularly extraordinary," she said. "Many of my colleagues are equally excellent in their ways."

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In an era dominated by artificial intelligence and digital tools, Xing's achievement has sparked interest in the role of human expertise. She believes mastering such skills helps develop problem-solving abilities and brings unique value to customer service.

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"While new technologies such as AI are indeed advanced, mastering this skill has significantly enhanced my professional capabilities," she said.

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"More importantly, it enables me to provide immediate, personalized assistance to passengers without relying on technology, especially when quick, alternative solutions are needed," she added.

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zhengzheng@chinadaily.com.cn

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Foreigners from countries who have valid invitations will be able to enter Shanghai's future Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone without visas or other permits and stay for up to 30 days per entry, with the option to apply for extensions if needed, officials said on Friday.

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In addition to the 30-day policy, inbound visitors can also benefit from existing visa-free policies when traveling from the business cooperation zone to Shanghai and the surrounding areas. People already in China may enter the zone by applying for a relevant pass, said Wu Qunfeng, deputy director of the zone's administrative office, at a news conference.

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Occupying a planned area of 880,000 square meters, the Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone borders Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the east and Shanghai East Railway Station to the south. The eastern section of the area has been designated as the pilot launch zone.

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The municipal government unveiled a set of administrative measures for the zone on Tuesday, which took effect on Aug 1. The State Council, China's Cabinet, had given its principal approval of the zone's general development plan in February 2024, Wu said.

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According to the official timeline, the pilot launch zone will be ready for closed operation by the end of this year, with basic functions in place. By 2028, the full business cooperation area is expected to achieve closed-loop operation and complete key infrastructure projects. The entire zone is slated for full completion by 2030.

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"The future business cooperation zone is positioned to become a new platform for international business exchange, a new hub for the convergence of global resources and services, and a new nexus for advancing integration in the Yangtze River Delta," Wu said.

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He added that the zone will serve three core functions: facilitating international business exchange, supporting high-end exhibitions and events, and enhancing the quality of professional training services.

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The administrative measures consist of 30 articles across eight chapters covering general provisions, governance structure, functional positioning, personnel management, goods and baggage control, support services, integrated safeguards and supplementary provisions, said Zhang Jie, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.

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Zhang said the new zone will be among China's most open areas. Multinational companies, international institutions and enterprises are encouraged to conduct cross-border business in the zone. Foreign organizations will be able to independently host international exhibitions. Professional training activities — such as those involving medical equipment operations, aviation simulations and specialized maintenance — will also be supported, along with high-level international conferences.

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To improve mobility, authorities have introduced innovative management measures for the movement of people, baggage and goods in and out of the zone.

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Zhang Yi, deputy head of Shanghai Customs, said the zone will serve as a pilot ground for intelligent technologies.

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"Meeting the highest international standards, digital and smart technologies will be applied to streamline customs procedures and provide more efficient and user-friendly clearance services," Zhang Yi said.

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Zhang Jie added that developing the Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone is a key strategic mission assigned to Shanghai by the central government.

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"The zone is part of efforts to serve China's new development pattern, promote high-level opening-up and further enhance Shanghai's role as a global center for the economy, finance, trade, shipping, and science and technology innovation," he said.

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wang_ying@chinadaily.com.cn

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Foreigners from countries who have valid invitations will be able to enter Shanghai's future Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone without visas or other permits and stay for up to 30 days per entry, with the option to apply for extensions if needed, officials said on Friday.

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In addition to the 30-day policy, inbound visitors can also benefit from existing visa-free policies when traveling from the business cooperation zone to Shanghai and the surrounding areas. People already in China may enter the zone by applying for a relevant pass, said Wu Qunfeng, deputy director of the zone's administrative office, at a news conference.

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Occupying a planned area of 880,000 square meters, the Shanghai Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone borders Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the east and Shanghai East Railway Station to the south. The eastern section of the area has been designated as the pilot launch zone.

\n

The municipal government unveiled a set of administrative measures for the zone on Tuesday, which took effect on Aug 1. The State Council, China's Cabinet, had given its principal approval of the zone's general development plan in February 2024, Wu said.

\n

According to the official timeline, the pilot launch zone will be ready for closed operation by the end of this year, with basic functions in place. By 2028, the full business cooperation area is expected to achieve closed-loop operation and complete key infrastructure projects. The entire zone is slated for full completion by 2030.

\n

"The future business cooperation zone is positioned to become a new platform for international business exchange, a new hub for the convergence of global resources and services, and a new nexus for advancing integration in the Yangtze River Delta," Wu said.

\n

He added that the zone will serve three core functions: facilitating international business exchange, supporting high-end exhibitions and events, and enhancing the quality of professional training services.

\n

The administrative measures consist of 30 articles across eight chapters covering general provisions, governance structure, functional positioning, personnel management, goods and baggage control, support services, integrated safeguards and supplementary provisions, said Zhang Jie, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce.

\n

Zhang said the new zone will be among China's most open areas. Multinational companies, international institutions and enterprises are encouraged to conduct cross-border business in the zone. Foreign organizations will be able to independently host international exhibitions. Professional training activities — such as those involving medical equipment operations, aviation simulations and specialized maintenance — will also be supported, along with high-level international conferences.

\n

To improve mobility, authorities have introduced innovative management measures for the movement of people, baggage and goods in and out of the zone.

\n

Zhang Yi, deputy head of Shanghai Customs, said the zone will serve as a pilot ground for intelligent technologies.

\n

"Meeting the highest international standards, digital and smart technologies will be applied to streamline customs procedures and provide more efficient and user-friendly clearance services," Zhang Yi said.

\n

Zhang Jie added that developing the Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone is a key strategic mission assigned to Shanghai by the central government.

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"The zone is part of efforts to serve China's new development pattern, promote high-level opening-up and further enhance Shanghai's role as a global center for the economy, finance, trade, shipping, and science and technology innovation," he said.

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wang_ying@chinadaily.com.cn

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Abudu Xiamier (center) plays the rabab together with his brother Abudu Xiakeer (second from right) and their cousins in the living room of his guesthouse in Tashikurgan Tajik autonomous county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on June 13.

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Abudu Xiamier invites a tourist from Tangshan, Hebei province, to join in a traditional Tajik dance in the guesthouse on June 13.

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A vlogger from Tangshan records Abudu Xiamier performing on a traditional drum in the guesthouse on June 13.

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Tourists from Tangshan enjoy their stay in the guesthouse on June 13.

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Abudu Xiamier plays the rabab, a lute-like instrument popular across Central Asia.

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Abudu Xiamier poses for a photo with a tourist from Tangshan in the guesthouse courtyard on June 13.

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Abudu Xiamier enjoys a cup of Pu'er tea brought by tourists who drove from Dali, Yunnan province, in the guesthouse courtyard on June 13.

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A Uygur couple from Aksu city in Xinjiang pose for a photo in the living room of the guesthouse on June 10.

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Abudu Xiamier sits in front of a portrait of himself in the guesthouse on June 13.

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It was nearly 9:30 pm, but the sky above the Pamir Plateau still held the soft glow of the setting sun. In the far west of China, where the borders of Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan converge, twilight lingers a little longer.

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Inside a cozy guesthouse in Tashikurgan Tajik autonomous county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, 31-year-old Abudu Xiamier was teaching a young couple from Tangshan, a city in northern China's Hebei province, the traditional Tajik eagle dance. With steady, sweeping arm movements, he mimicked the flight of an eagle — strong, graceful, and free.

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For the Tajik people, eagles are not mere symbols; they are living metaphors for heroism, honesty, and strength. The eagle dance, an art form passed down through generations, was officially recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

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Xiamier's guesthouse is more than a hostel — it is a living museum of culture and memory. A wooden clock carved in the shape of an eagle hangs in a prominent spot. Traditional instruments like the rabab (lute-like instrument) and setar (string instrument) rest in the corners, while richly colored carpets from different decades cover the walls. In one corner hangs a deep red rug from the 1960s — used at his grandfather's wedding, and preserved ever since.

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Born and raised in this high-altitude land, Xiamier once left to chase a dream. At 13, he traveled nearly 4,000 kilometers to Zhangjiakou in northern China to study dance. At 17, he was admitted to Minzu University of China — one of the nation's top universities — where he trained to become a professional performer. "Many of my seniors didn't make it, but I did," he recalled with pride.

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After graduation in 2015, he joined the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Art Troupe, gracing stages across the region and beyond. His guesthouse walls now display over 20 performance badges from that chapter of his life — each one a relic of a dance, a tour, a city, a moment. "In total, I have over 2,000 of these," he said, smiling.

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But in 2021, everything changed. A severe injury during a performance forced him to leave the stage. While recovering in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang, his parents traveled more than 1,700 kilometers from Tashikurgan to care for him. "They wanted me to come home," he said. And he did.

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With their support, he transformed his grandfather's old house into a guesthouse that blends Tajik tradition with modern hospitality. The inspiration came from his travels, particularly his stays in guesthouses in the Xizang autonomous region, where he once danced and shared stories late into the night with the host and other guests.

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His younger brother, Xiakeer, born in 2000, also found his way back to Tashikurgan after studying in Xiamen, a coastal city more than 4,000 km away in Fujian province. "Things are changing fast here," he said. "We used to travel 300 km to Kashgar for many essentials. Now, most of what we need is available right here in the county."

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Indeed, infrastructure and tourism have reshaped this remote corner of Xinjiang. In 2022, the Tashikurgan Khunjerab Airport opened, becoming the region's first high-plateau airport. Visitors now flock here to witness the stunning Pamir landscapes and experience Tajik culture firsthand.

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Xiamier said that he sometimes misses the stage — the spotlight, the energy, the audience. "But life now is also full of meaning," he said. "I meet people from all over China — some are curious about Tajik customs, others are fascinated by the structure of our old houses, or the intricate wood carvings. Many say it reminds them of their childhood."

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In the evenings, the guesthouse comes alive with laughter, music, and dancing. Xiamier, once a professional performer on national stages, now plays traditional instruments he taught himself — rabab and eagle flute — and invites guests to join in. The warmth of the room, bathed in amber light, becomes a space of connection: between past and present, tradition and reinvention, guest and host.

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wuxiaohui@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's cyberspace regulator's summoning of Nvidia executives has indicated the Chinese side's being sober-minded over what's behind the US side's recent approval of the tech giant exporting its H20 chips to China.

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Nvidia was demanded to give explanations and submit relevant materials proving that the H20 artificial intelligence semiconductors do not pose a data security threat to Chinese users, according to a statement the Cyberspace Administration of China issued on Thursday.

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US officials had previously insisted the H20 chip sales curbs weren't up for negotiation. Shortly before they walked that back, some US lawmakers called for advanced chips for export to be equipped with "tracking and positioning" functions.

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The CAC said it was concerned by the proposal of the US lawmakers, adding in a statement that some US AI experts have disclosed that the "tracking and positioning" and "remote shutdown" technologies of Nvidia chips have matured.

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The H20 AI chip is a product "customized", if not castrated, for the Chinese market to comply with the United States' restrictive policies on exports of AI chips, which are aimed at maintaining the US' dominance in the high-tech sector.

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For instance, the US has strictly cut China off from Nvidia's most advanced AI products including its flagship B200 chip. The company's H100 chip, which is more advanced than the H20, was banned from sale in China in 2022 before it was even launched. "We don't sell them our best stuff, not our second best stuff, not even our third best. The fourth one down, we want to keep China using it. We want to keep having the Chinese use the American technology stack, because they still rely upon it," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told the media.

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It is China's breakthroughs in producing its own AI chips that has prompted the US to lift its curbs on the exports of H20 chips just three months after they were banned. Something confirmed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent remarks.

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China and some others already have "an equivalent chip. So, you know, if there is an equivalent chip, then the Nvidia H20 could be sold", Bessent said. "Because I can tell you the one thing that we do not want is a digital Belt and Road springing up around the world because other countries or China are substituting for our American chip manufacturers."

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The US treasury chief specifically referred to Huawei's Ascend AI chip, which the US banned globally in May, baselessly claiming that it contains US know-how. The Ascend chip, a graphics processing unit, represents an architectural evolution, as experts have noted, and it achieves performance comparable to Nvidia chips by combining two processors into a single package through advanced integration techniques. That gives it incremental improvements, including enhanced support for diverse AI workload data.

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So while trying to prevent other economies accessing Huawei's chip, the US even cannot stand seeing Chinese companies using the chips made in their own country.

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White House AI adviser David Sacks revealed that the administration's reversal on its H20 export curbs was intended to position Nvidia to compete more effectively in the Chinese market and thereby blunt efforts by Huawei to gain a bigger slice of the Chinese market.

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The policy change enables the US to "deprive Huawei of having this giant market share in China that they can then use to scale up and compete globally", Sacks told the media. "The policy is nuanced and it makes a lot of sense."

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Nvidia looks set to become a direct beneficiary of the green light the US administration gave to shipments of H20 chips to China, as it can not only prevent its early input in designing and manufacturing the chips from being wasted but also compete in one of the fastest growing AI markets in the world.

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The company said the revised sales forecast for the H20 promises to restore billions of dollars in revenue for it this year. The company just placed an order with contract manufacturer TSMC for 300,000 H20 chipsets due to strong demand, Reuters reported.

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But the US side seems unrealistically confident in betting the Chinese regulators cannot see through the containment nature its "nuanced" but "makes-a-lot-of-sense" policy reversal. It should not be forgotten that even before the "backdoor" questioning, Nvidia is facing an antitrust investigation in China, with the State Administration for Market Regulation announcing late last year that it was investigating the chipmaker over suspected violations of the country's Anti-Monopoly Law.

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The Chinese authorities' looking into the H20 matter is fully justified and aimed at safeguarding cyberspace and data security for Chinese users. Nvidia needs to prove both its chips and intentions are clean.

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China's cyberspace regulator's summoning of Nvidia executives has indicated the Chinese side's being sober-minded over what's behind the US side's recent approval of the tech giant exporting its H20 chips to China.

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Nvidia was demanded to give explanations and submit relevant materials proving that the H20 artificial intelligence semiconductors do not pose a data security threat to Chinese users, according to a statement the Cyberspace Administration of China issued on Thursday.

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US officials had previously insisted the H20 chip sales curbs weren't up for negotiation. Shortly before they walked that back, some US lawmakers called for advanced chips for export to be equipped with "tracking and positioning" functions.

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The CAC said it was concerned by the proposal of the US lawmakers, adding in a statement that some US AI experts have disclosed that the "tracking and positioning" and "remote shutdown" technologies of Nvidia chips have matured.

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The H20 AI chip is a product "customized", if not castrated, for the Chinese market to comply with the United States' restrictive policies on exports of AI chips, which are aimed at maintaining the US' dominance in the high-tech sector.

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For instance, the US has strictly cut China off from Nvidia's most advanced AI products including its flagship B200 chip. The company's H100 chip, which is more advanced than the H20, was banned from sale in China in 2022 before it was even launched. "We don't sell them our best stuff, not our second best stuff, not even our third best. The fourth one down, we want to keep China using it. We want to keep having the Chinese use the American technology stack, because they still rely upon it," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told the media.

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It is China's breakthroughs in producing its own AI chips that has prompted the US to lift its curbs on the exports of H20 chips just three months after they were banned. Something confirmed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent remarks.

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China and some others already have "an equivalent chip. So, you know, if there is an equivalent chip, then the Nvidia H20 could be sold", Bessent said. "Because I can tell you the one thing that we do not want is a digital Belt and Road springing up around the world because other countries or China are substituting for our American chip manufacturers."

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The US treasury chief specifically referred to Huawei's Ascend AI chip, which the US banned globally in May, baselessly claiming that it contains US know-how. The Ascend chip, a graphics processing unit, represents an architectural evolution, as experts have noted, and it achieves performance comparable to Nvidia chips by combining two processors into a single package through advanced integration techniques. That gives it incremental improvements, including enhanced support for diverse AI workload data.

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So while trying to prevent other economies accessing Huawei's chip, the US even cannot stand seeing Chinese companies using the chips made in their own country.

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White House AI adviser David Sacks revealed that the administration's reversal on its H20 export curbs was intended to position Nvidia to compete more effectively in the Chinese market and thereby blunt efforts by Huawei to gain a bigger slice of the Chinese market.

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The policy change enables the US to "deprive Huawei of having this giant market share in China that they can then use to scale up and compete globally", Sacks told the media. "The policy is nuanced and it makes a lot of sense."

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Nvidia looks set to become a direct beneficiary of the green light the US administration gave to shipments of H20 chips to China, as it can not only prevent its early input in designing and manufacturing the chips from being wasted but also compete in one of the fastest growing AI markets in the world.

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The company said the revised sales forecast for the H20 promises to restore billions of dollars in revenue for it this year. The company just placed an order with contract manufacturer TSMC for 300,000 H20 chipsets due to strong demand, Reuters reported.

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But the US side seems unrealistically confident in betting the Chinese regulators cannot see through the containment nature its "nuanced" but "makes-a-lot-of-sense" policy reversal. It should not be forgotten that even before the "backdoor" questioning, Nvidia is facing an antitrust investigation in China, with the State Administration for Market Regulation announcing late last year that it was investigating the chipmaker over suspected violations of the country's Anti-Monopoly Law.

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The Chinese authorities' looking into the H20 matter is fully justified and aimed at safeguarding cyberspace and data security for Chinese users. Nvidia needs to prove both its chips and intentions are clean.

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With the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continuing to worsen day by day, the plight of Palestinians in the enclave has prompted more Western countries to join the international recognition of a Palestinian state.

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In recent weeks, France, the United Kingdom and Canada have one after another announced their plans to recognize a state of Palestine in Israeli-occupied territory at the United Nations General Assembly this September.

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Germany, though it has not announced a similar plan, has also voiced its support with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stressing last week that the process to recognize a Palestinian state "must begin now".

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Persistent conflict in Gaza, the besieged Palestinian enclave's ever-deepening humanitarian disaster, and the appalling death toll of civilians have finally given the momentum for these Western countries to put the weight behind this long-gestating right of the Palestinian people. Despite the fact that 147 of the 193 UN member states have recognized the State of Palestine as a sovereign country, these Western countries, staunch supporters of Israel, had previously remained tightlipped about recognition.

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Growing sympathy for the besieged Palestinians and rising public anger at Israel's inhumane campaign to clear them out of Gaza have aggregated to pressure these Western governments and politicians to respond with a policy shift.

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The latest development, which has come at a high price, marks a major development in pursuit of the "two-state solution", which is the only viable way to eventually end the cycle of violence between the Israelis and Palestinians.

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The inferno in Gaza cannot be allowed to go on any further. Since the conflict broke out on Oct 7, 2023, triggered by Hamas' attacks on Israel, more than 60,000 Palestinian lives have been lost in Gaza, according to local health authorities. Among those killed in Gaza, about 18,500 are children, a rate of more than one child per hour, making Gaza the most dangerous place in the world to be a child. Anyone with a conscience will be sickened and appalled at the callousness behind the heartache.

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But there is much that needs to be done before the process to realize the "two-state solution" can be set in motion. For starters, the international community must continue to push for a ceasefire and press Israel to allow more international aid, especially food and medicine, into the Palestinian enclave. Starvation in the Gaza Strip has become so acute that even Israel's staunchest supporter the United States cannot deny it.

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Last Monday, during his visit to Scotland, the US president acknowledged that there is "real starvation" in Gaza, which is in stark contrast to Israel's denial of a hunger crisis in the territory.

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The Gaza crisis has become a scar on the conscience of the whole world. The consensus for a Palestinian state has never been greater than today. China has always firmly supported the establishment of an independent State of Palestine that enjoys full sovereignty based on the 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital. Last week, the country called on the United Nations to admit Palestine as a full member at the earliest opportunity, urging all countries not to place obstacles in its way, and appealing to those that have not yet recognized Palestine to do so without delay.

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On Friday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson deplored the US sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization. Washington should join the majority of the world community in effectively implementing relevant UN resolutions, and make active efforts to promote the proper resolution of the Palestine question, rather than continuing to support Israel's unconscionable actions.

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The divide between the US and some of its Western allies on the Gaza situation is becoming increasingly obvious. It should take no more lives to prompt the latter to push the US to realize that a proper settlement of the Palestine question through the "two-state solution" is not only entailed by the pressing humanitarian needs but also aligned with the call of the international community.

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India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite the United States administration's threats of penalties, according to a Reuters report.

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Considering that came shortly after the US president said on Friday that he had heard that India would no longer be buying oil from Russia, that might further strain the ongoing trade talks between the US and India.

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Their trade talks have also been bogged down by issues including access to what the US administration says is India's "highly protected" agriculture and dairy sector.

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But considering that there is no question of New Delhi compromising on India's agriculture and dairy sectors, especially as it will not allow imports of dairy products due to religion-based opposition to animal feed in these products, even US officials think the differences between the two countries will not be easily resolved.

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The US' dealmaking with some other major economies is also not going smoothly. Since news of the US-EU framework deal was announced last month, not only has criticism mounted, but it has become clear that many details are yet to be ironed out, as the BBC pointed out in a report.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seemed to rejoice at the announcement that a 15 percent tariff would be applied on most EU exports to the US. Yet, although that is lower than the 30 percent tariff initially threatened by the US, it is still more than three times the previous 4.8 percent average rate.

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With both sides still wrangling over the details, the EU and the US have not released an official statement on the framework deal. Even if these are resolved, the European Commission has emphasized the statement will not be legally binding but a "set of political commitments".

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In response to the discontent of many of its member states, Brussels can only try and comfort them by saying that the framework deal has at least prevented the escalation of the trade tensions with the US.

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The US side said the EU will invest heavily in the country, and buy more US oil and gas as part of the agreed framework deal. But scaling up further in these sectors — about 80 percent of EU defense spending goes to the US now — means the bloc will put all its eggs in one basket in both security and the economy.

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That is at odds with Von der Leyen's recent ReArm Europe plan, which calls for investments in Europe's domestic defense industry, as well as the EU's de-risking economic policy orientation.

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No wonder French President Emmanuel Macron said: "To be free, you have to be feared... We have not been feared enough. There is a greater urgency than ever to accelerate the European agenda for sovereignty and competitiveness."

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As some observers point out, the EU might roll out some compensation for EU exporters, but that would end up costing taxpayers, resulting in Europeans paying the price of US tariffs.

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Likewise, although the US has announced remarkable progress has been made in its trade talks with different economies, how much its "victory" can at last be finalized in the form of other economies opening their markets for US goods while enabling the US to raise tax rates on their exports to the US remains to be seen.

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While the US has effectively wielded tariffs as a cudgel, as the Associated Press noted, to reset the terms of trade, the economic impact is uncertain as most economists expect a slowdown in US growth and greater inflationary pressures as some of the costs of the taxes are passed along to domestic businesses and consumers.

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Moreover, the administration's attempts to bind its tariff war with its geopolitical purposes, including the Ukraine crisis, only serve to make the situation more complicated and threaten to derail not only its trade talks with certain economies but also the solution of related burning issues.

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A tariff war does not have a victor. Waging a tariff war against the rest of the world will not raise the US' tariff revenues, and cannot help offset the budget deficit increases or create jobs, two stated objectives of the administration.

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Accounting for about 17 percent of the world's goods trade, the US is overestimating its capability to lever change in the world's trade rules by simply wielding a tariff baton. Let alone the fact that it has not introduced any practical rules in the process so far except a protectionist, unilateral and exploitative approach under the cover of the "art of the deal".

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While artificial intelligence is transforming global economies and societies, some nations want to weaponize this key technology for geopolitical dominance. In contrast, China's recent initiatives present a constructive alternative.

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Late last month, the 2025 World AI Conference& High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance was held in Shanghai, where more than 300 purchase orders with a combined value of roughly 16.2 billion yuan ($2.24 billion) were finalized.

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While addressing the event's opening ceremony, Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to global AI governance to ensure that the technology is developed for the good of all. Accordingly, the Chinese government has proposed the establishment of a world AI cooperation organization as part of its efforts to bolster the open, inclusive and equitable development of AI and effective global governance of the technology.

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In an article in the South China Morning Post, Professor Zeng Jinghan of the City University of Hong Kong wrote that "the High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance was not just symbolic". He contended that China's initiative stands in stark contrast to the path taken by other powers. The United States' strategy of maintaining technological supremacy over China reflects a confrontational approach that undermines genuine multilateral cooperation. Rather than advancing inclusive frameworks for responsible AI development, such zero-sum tactics risk fragmenting international standards and impeding collective progress on critical challenges.

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Scott Singer, an expert on China's AI sector at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, told the Washington Post that "in China, there is definitely stronger government support for applications and a clear mandate from the central government to diffuse the technology through society". In contrast, the US has focused more on developing the most advanced AI models while "the application layer has been totally ignored", said Singer.

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In fact, just days after the Shanghai event, China's State Council executive meeting on Thursday approved guidelines on implementing the "AI Plus" initiative, calling for vigorously advancing the large-scale commercial application of AI and boosting its accelerated popularization and deep integration across various fields of economic and social development.

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In an interview with Economic Information Daily, Zhu Minghao, executive director of the high-end manufacturing research center at Beijing Jiaotong University, said that the deeper implementation of the "AI Plus" initiative will enable iterative upgrades in key AI technologies through diverse applications, further enhancing the global competitiveness of China's AI industry.

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Other experts agree. Pan Helin, a member of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Expert Committee for Information and Communication Economy, told Chinanews.com that the initiative will foster the emergence of diverse AI-powered application scenarios and represents a big boon for China's AI industry.

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Liu Gang, chief economist of the Chinese Institute of New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Strategies told Shanghai Securities News that AI is reshaping the fundamental logic of economic growth and that China's advantages in AI application scenarios and technological innovation will gradually translate into industrial competitiveness.

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China has taken concrete steps for global AI governance in recent years. In 2023, the country launched the Global AI Governance Initiative to boost the open, fair and inclusive development and governance of AI technologies. The country further proposed the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All in 2024 to help bridge the global AI divide and foster inclusive and balanced global development. These efforts demonstrate China's dedication to creating a balanced and mutually beneficial global AI ecosystem.

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Is AI to be a race for dominance or a platform for global progress? China has made its answer clear.

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While artificial intelligence is transforming global economies and societies, some nations want to weaponize this key technology for geopolitical dominance. In contrast, China's recent initiatives present a constructive alternative.

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Late last month, the 2025 World AI Conference& High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance was held in Shanghai, where more than 300 purchase orders with a combined value of roughly 16.2 billion yuan ($2.24 billion) were finalized.

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While addressing the event's opening ceremony, Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to global AI governance to ensure that the technology is developed for the good of all. Accordingly, the Chinese government has proposed the establishment of a world AI cooperation organization as part of its efforts to bolster the open, inclusive and equitable development of AI and effective global governance of the technology.

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In an article in the South China Morning Post, Professor Zeng Jinghan of the City University of Hong Kong wrote that "the High-level Meeting on Global AI Governance was not just symbolic". He contended that China's initiative stands in stark contrast to the path taken by other powers. The United States' strategy of maintaining technological supremacy over China reflects a confrontational approach that undermines genuine multilateral cooperation. Rather than advancing inclusive frameworks for responsible AI development, such zero-sum tactics risk fragmenting international standards and impeding collective progress on critical challenges.

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Scott Singer, an expert on China's AI sector at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, told the Washington Post that "in China, there is definitely stronger government support for applications and a clear mandate from the central government to diffuse the technology through society". In contrast, the US has focused more on developing the most advanced AI models while "the application layer has been totally ignored", said Singer.

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In fact, just days after the Shanghai event, China's State Council executive meeting on Thursday approved guidelines on implementing the "AI Plus" initiative, calling for vigorously advancing the large-scale commercial application of AI and boosting its accelerated popularization and deep integration across various fields of economic and social development.

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In an interview with Economic Information Daily, Zhu Minghao, executive director of the high-end manufacturing research center at Beijing Jiaotong University, said that the deeper implementation of the "AI Plus" initiative will enable iterative upgrades in key AI technologies through diverse applications, further enhancing the global competitiveness of China's AI industry.

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Other experts agree. Pan Helin, a member of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Expert Committee for Information and Communication Economy, told Chinanews.com that the initiative will foster the emergence of diverse AI-powered application scenarios and represents a big boon for China's AI industry.

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Liu Gang, chief economist of the Chinese Institute of New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Strategies told Shanghai Securities News that AI is reshaping the fundamental logic of economic growth and that China's advantages in AI application scenarios and technological innovation will gradually translate into industrial competitiveness.

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China has taken concrete steps for global AI governance in recent years. In 2023, the country launched the Global AI Governance Initiative to boost the open, fair and inclusive development and governance of AI technologies. The country further proposed the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All in 2024 to help bridge the global AI divide and foster inclusive and balanced global development. These efforts demonstrate China's dedication to creating a balanced and mutually beneficial global AI ecosystem.

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Is AI to be a race for dominance or a platform for global progress? China has made its answer clear.

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Csaba Kandrács is deputy governor of the Central Bank of Hungary (MNB).

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Balázs Sárvári is a senior researcher at the MNB.

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Editor's note: Despite growing global economic uncertainties and the rapidly changing international landscape, China remains committed to further opening up its economy, pursuing high-quality development and engaging in global cooperation. The initiatives taken by China, including trade agreements with both developed and developing countries, are yielding rich dividends, which all can see. Four experts share their views on the issue with China Daily.

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With the world facing escalating climate risks, the call for robust, cooperative climate governance has become even more urgent. With their complementary strengths in renewable development, technological innovation, and financial regulation, China and the European Union can act as twin anchors for green transition.

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A supervisory approach, especially sustainable finance, is a vital tool in this transition. Central banks and financial regulators have emerged not just as risk managers, but also as enablers of industrial decarbonization. A deeper China-EU partnership, grounded in supervisory collaboration, offers a model of climate leadership marked by prudence, inclusiveness and institutional foresight. As a small but strategically located and innovation-oriented country, Hungary — through its central bank, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) — can play the pivotal role of bridge in this process.

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Global climate governance demands deep-rooted stability and long-term foresight. These qualities are precisely what China's ancient concept of tianxia ("all under heaven") embodies as an inclusive worldview grounded in harmony, continuity and responsible leadership. Much more than a historical idea, tianxia reflects China's unparalleled state continuity, offering a model of resilient governance that spans millenniums.

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In an era of rising fragmentation and short-termism, China has sent a vital message to global climate governance: the importance of a civilization is steeped in continuity, stability and an enduring commitment to long-term stewardship.

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As Xie Zhenhua, China's first special envoy on climate change, said, China and the EU can work together to promote global climate governance, advance global green transformation, explore diverse, just and inclusive transformation paths, mobilize and promote more climate actions and inject stability and certainty into a turbulent and uncertain international situation.

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The EU and China have already laid a solid foundation for this partnership. Since the 1990s, the two sides have been working closely on environmental issues. Their cooperation gained momentum in 2020 with the creation of a high-level dialogue mechanism on climate and the environment, which has since held five annual meetings, consolidating their green partnership.

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There are clear synergies as well as differences between the Chinese and European approaches to sustainable finance supervision. One of the most promising synergies is their shared goal in developing green taxonomies, conducting climate-related stress testing, and enhancing the quality and comparability of environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures. But the differences remain, especially on the emissions intensity benchmarks and sector-specific thresholds.

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In this regard, the MNB stands out as a trend-setter in the region. As a pioneer in Central Europe, it has adopted a green mandate and, besides other innovations, launched green bond programs, conducted climate stress tests, and introduced green preferential capital requirements for the first time in the world. These initiatives offer useful reference points for building convergence between EU and Chinese supervisory regimes.

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To foster a "common language of sustainability", it is recommended that targeted dialogue mechanisms, and a shared sustainable finance data hub be established. A notable best practice along this path is the MNB's accession to the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment last year, the first such move in Central and Eastern Europe.

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CASI is a Beijing- and Hong Kong-based international initiative aimed at ensuring the global availability of well-trained experts in sustainable investment. In a first, the MNB and CASI co-hosted a joint financial webinar focused on managing climate-related risks, marking the beginning of a promising partnership in international sustainable finance capacity-building.

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The role of central banks is undergoing a fundamental transformation — from focusing solely on monetary and financial stability to embracing environmental stewardship as a core mandate. As key facilitators of industrial decarbonization, regulators in both China and the EU should collaborate in designing and deploying effective supervisory tools.

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By integrating green aspects into supervisory practice, the MNB has shown how central banks can both safeguard financial stability and redirect capital toward low-carbon sectors, thereby influencing the broader trajectory of industrial transformation. This evolving process presents a valuable opportunity for China and the EU to deepen their collaboration by aligning their financial and regulatory instruments in support of climate-smart industrial growth. By co-developing innovative financial mechanisms, the two sides can help de-risk investments and accelerate the emergence of resilient, low-carbon industries.

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This year is symbolic in that it marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-EU diplomatic relations. With the shared goal and a growing legacy of cooperation, the two sides have the intellectual, institutional and financial capital to shape global climate governance. Through supervisory leadership and sustainable financing, and institutional diplomacy, China and the EU can co-build a sustainable future that is green, inclusive and resilient.

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Sustainable financial diplomacy can foster regulatory trust and mutual understanding, and joint supervisory projects, shared training initiatives, and a commitment to data transparency can turn divergence into dialogue. The Hungarian central bank, with its CASI membership and commitment to knowledge exchange, can serve as a bridge between EU and Chinese regulatory systems. The upcoming Asian Financial Cooperation Association Financial Summit Forum in Budapest, Hungary, in August will be a landmark event, which can strengthen this role. The MNB is ready to act as a strategic middle point.

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

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The author is chief executive of the Digital Dubai Government Establishment at Digital Dubai.

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The future is no longer a destination; it is in daily operation. In Dubai, we have spent the last decade moving from strategy to execution, embedding digital transformation into the city's DNA. From AI-enhanced healthcare to real-time mobility systems, we are not preparing for the next era of cities; we are already living it.

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At the heart of this transformation is Digital Dubai, with which I am intricately involved. Digital Dubai was launched to leverage technology to build a globally competitive digital city, bolster the emirate's digital economy, and nurture national talents for the future. In recent years, Dubai has emerged as a practical case study on how digital vision can become tangible value, both for governments and the communities they serve.

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What makes Dubai's approach unique is the operational agility behind its ambition. Initiatives don't remain on paper for long; they are swiftly turned into action across public services, infrastructure, and business processes. Through public-private collaborations, we are building privacy-first AI applications and equipping civil servants with tools to make data-driven decisions.

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Dubai's AI deployment is guided by the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and the recently unveiled Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence. Already, 22 chief AI officers have been appointed in government departments, and more than 100 live AI use cases span sectors such as healthcare, transport, urban planning and energy management. The Dubai State of AI Report 2025 showcases this spectrum, from early disease detection in hospitals to digital twins that simulate citywide planning outcomes.

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In energy and sustainability, AI helps optimize smart grid performance in real time. In finance, algorithmic models streamline auditing. In transport, the Dubai Loop, designed in partnership with Elon Musk's "The Boring Company", will eventually move 20,000 passengers an hour underground at high speed. And the roads and transport authority has successfully tested eVTOL air taxis, with their commercial launch targeted for 2026.

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This momentum aligns with the broader goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, which aims to unlock 100 billion UAE dirhams ($27.22 billion) in annual digital value. The UAE cloud computing market, expected to reach $38.5 billion by 2029, provides the infrastructure backbone for supporting it. And this year, Dubai has ranked 4th globally in the IMD Smart City Index.

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Chinese cities, too, are advancing along a parallel trajectory. In Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu, we see examples of how digital governance and artificial intelligence are reshaping the public sphere. Hangzhou's City Brain 3.0 platform, for instance, is an apt example of urban intelligence in action. As detailed in the city's 2025 Vision, the platform integrates real-time data across transportation, public safety, healthcare and administrative services, enabling comprehensive urban governance.

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It has reduced traffic congestion by up to 15 percent in key zones, while improving emergency response times by as much as 50 percent. Through the platform, more than 1,000 application scenarios have been developed, showcasing how digital infrastructure can enhance both efficiency and citizens' well-being in a complex urban environment. And in Shenzhen, digital ID systems and AI-powered citizen services are setting new benchmarks for efficiency and reach.

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According to the Stanford AI Index 2024, China continues to lead the world in AI publication output and ranks among the top nations for AI talent and adoption. Its smart city pilots, supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, are pushing forward digital infrastructure and governance models that are both people-centric and tech-driven.

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This alignment between Chinese cities and Dubai isn't coincidental; it reflects a deeper global trend. Cities that integrate AI, data and digital infrastructure into the daily delivery of services are better positioned to respond to immediate challenges and realize long-term ambitions. In both cases, governments are moving beyond passive digitalization toward proactive digital leadership.

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Dubai's journey offers an insight that resonates globally: digital maturity alone isn't enough. What sets high-performing cities apart is their ability to act fast, align stakeholders and scale initiatives in a coordinated, secure way. Our success in integrating AI and data across sectors is not just about investment; it's also about cultivating an innovation culture supported by regulation, education and public trust.

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It's also about collaboration. Dubai's ecosystem connects local authorities with international partners, technology firms, start-ups and academia. We benefit from global best practices even as we contribute to them. This spirit of mutual learning is something we see mirrored in China's innovation hubs, where pilot programs often serve as test-beds for national-scale initiatives.

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As the world's urban population grows, the stakes of city-level digital transformation have never been higher. Whether it's about improving energy use, protecting public health, or designing inclusive mobility, cities must lead, not follow, the global digital shift.

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Dubai and Chinese cities may differ in geography, scale and political systems, but they recognize that innovation must be operational, not aspirational. Our shared goal is to build cities that are safer, smarter and more sustainable, cities where data serve people, and not the other way around.

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In this journey, dialogue matters. The opportunity to learn from each other across cultures, regions, and governance models will define the next era of progress. After all, the digital century isn't coming. It's already here, and in Dubai, it's already working.

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

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The author is chief executive of the Digital Dubai Government Establishment at Digital Dubai.

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The future is no longer a destination; it is in daily operation. In Dubai, we have spent the last decade moving from strategy to execution, embedding digital transformation into the city's DNA. From AI-enhanced healthcare to real-time mobility systems, we are not preparing for the next era of cities; we are already living it.

\n

At the heart of this transformation is Digital Dubai, with which I am intricately involved. Digital Dubai was launched to leverage technology to build a globally competitive digital city, bolster the emirate's digital economy, and nurture national talents for the future. In recent years, Dubai has emerged as a practical case study on how digital vision can become tangible value, both for governments and the communities they serve.

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What makes Dubai's approach unique is the operational agility behind its ambition. Initiatives don't remain on paper for long; they are swiftly turned into action across public services, infrastructure, and business processes. Through public-private collaborations, we are building privacy-first AI applications and equipping civil servants with tools to make data-driven decisions.

\n

Dubai's AI deployment is guided by the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and the recently unveiled Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence. Already, 22 chief AI officers have been appointed in government departments, and more than 100 live AI use cases span sectors such as healthcare, transport, urban planning and energy management. The Dubai State of AI Report 2025 showcases this spectrum, from early disease detection in hospitals to digital twins that simulate citywide planning outcomes.

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In energy and sustainability, AI helps optimize smart grid performance in real time. In finance, algorithmic models streamline auditing. In transport, the Dubai Loop, designed in partnership with Elon Musk's "The Boring Company", will eventually move 20,000 passengers an hour underground at high speed. And the roads and transport authority has successfully tested eVTOL air taxis, with their commercial launch targeted for 2026.

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This momentum aligns with the broader goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, which aims to unlock 100 billion UAE dirhams ($27.22 billion) in annual digital value. The UAE cloud computing market, expected to reach $38.5 billion by 2029, provides the infrastructure backbone for supporting it. And this year, Dubai has ranked 4th globally in the IMD Smart City Index.

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Chinese cities, too, are advancing along a parallel trajectory. In Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu, we see examples of how digital governance and artificial intelligence are reshaping the public sphere. Hangzhou's City Brain 3.0 platform, for instance, is an apt example of urban intelligence in action. As detailed in the city's 2025 Vision, the platform integrates real-time data across transportation, public safety, healthcare and administrative services, enabling comprehensive urban governance.

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It has reduced traffic congestion by up to 15 percent in key zones, while improving emergency response times by as much as 50 percent. Through the platform, more than 1,000 application scenarios have been developed, showcasing how digital infrastructure can enhance both efficiency and citizens' well-being in a complex urban environment. And in Shenzhen, digital ID systems and AI-powered citizen services are setting new benchmarks for efficiency and reach.

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According to the Stanford AI Index 2024, China continues to lead the world in AI publication output and ranks among the top nations for AI talent and adoption. Its smart city pilots, supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, are pushing forward digital infrastructure and governance models that are both people-centric and tech-driven.

\n

This alignment between Chinese cities and Dubai isn't coincidental; it reflects a deeper global trend. Cities that integrate AI, data and digital infrastructure into the daily delivery of services are better positioned to respond to immediate challenges and realize long-term ambitions. In both cases, governments are moving beyond passive digitalization toward proactive digital leadership.

\n

Dubai's journey offers an insight that resonates globally: digital maturity alone isn't enough. What sets high-performing cities apart is their ability to act fast, align stakeholders and scale initiatives in a coordinated, secure way. Our success in integrating AI and data across sectors is not just about investment; it's also about cultivating an innovation culture supported by regulation, education and public trust.

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It's also about collaboration. Dubai's ecosystem connects local authorities with international partners, technology firms, start-ups and academia. We benefit from global best practices even as we contribute to them. This spirit of mutual learning is something we see mirrored in China's innovation hubs, where pilot programs often serve as test-beds for national-scale initiatives.

\n

As the world's urban population grows, the stakes of city-level digital transformation have never been higher. Whether it's about improving energy use, protecting public health, or designing inclusive mobility, cities must lead, not follow, the global digital shift.

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Dubai and Chinese cities may differ in geography, scale and political systems, but they recognize that innovation must be operational, not aspirational. Our shared goal is to build cities that are safer, smarter and more sustainable, cities where data serve people, and not the other way around.

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In this journey, dialogue matters. The opportunity to learn from each other across cultures, regions, and governance models will define the next era of progress. After all, the digital century isn't coming. It's already here, and in Dubai, it's already working.

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

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The author is a senior editor of the economy section of Gestión, a newspaper published from Peru.

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China has found a creative way to manage its e-commerce chain beyond its borders. The impact of Chinese e-commerce on countries of the Global South is visible in more ways than one. In particular, Chinese e-commerce brands have had a huge impact on Peru, my country, within a short span of time.

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Temu entered the Peruvian market last year. In less than a year, it is close to becoming the leader in this sector in the country. Data from the Peruvian Chamber of Electronic Commerce (CAPECE in Spanish) show that Chile's Falabella was the most visited marketplace last year, with 22 million page views a month.

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Temu was second on the list with 21.9 million page visits — and it achieved that in less than one year. In third place was AliExpress with 16.3 million monthly page views.

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CAPECE also said that Shein, another important Chinese marketplace, had increased its presence in Peru in the last quarter of 2024.

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I'm pretty sure the situation is similar in other countries of the Global South, with China helping stabilize cross-border e-commerce.

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Temu's success can be attributed to its relatively low product prices, special 24-hour services and inbuilt app games that allow you to get even bigger discounts. Temu's success is all the more surprising because it has succeeded in prompting Peruvian people to loosen their purse strings despite their inherent tendency and traditional culture to save. We Peruvians love to say, "el dinero no sobra" (there is no money to spare), because in general, salaries in Peru are low and a good percentage of the country's population is relatively poor.

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The most recent data from the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI in Spanish) show the average monthly salary in 2024 was 1,196 soles ($335) — only a few soles more than the minimum wage in Peru: 1,130 soles (about $317). The amount was increased by Dina Boluarte's government at the beginning of this year.

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Also, according to the INEI, 27.6 percent of Peru's population was living in poverty in 2024, with 31.8 percent (about 10.8 million people) being "vulnerable" to poverty, meaning they were in danger of slipping into poverty.

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In 2019, that is, before the COVID-19 pandemic, however, only about 20.2 percent of the Peruvian population was living in poverty. This means the pandemic increased the number of poor in the country.

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But what do e-commerce platforms such as Temu, AliExpress and Shein have to do with all this? These platforms offer inexpensive products, often with discounts, which the poor Peruvians can afford to buy to meet their needs. In fact, they offer a variety of products, some of which Peruvians might not have seen before.

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The growth of Chinese cross-border e-commerce in the Global South is difficult to estimate, but there is no doubt they are continuing to grow — and Peru is proof of that.

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The Chancay Port, built by China COSCO Shipping Corporation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, was inaugurated in November last year, with Chinese President Xi Jinping attending the inauguration ceremony. The port is set to revolutionize trade in the Asia-Pacific region, especially between South America and Asia, by significantly reducing transit time and costs. For example, it has significantly reduced shipping time between Peru and Shanghai.

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As a matter of fact, Sunat, which is the Peruvian tax and customs authority, reported that the revenue from merchandise shipping at the Chancay Port in the first five months of 2025 was more than $777 million. Sunat also said that between January and May, 4,552 export declarations were processed, of which 71 percent were from the Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Chile and China.

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The initial reports on Chancay Port's impact suggest it is on way to becoming a shipping hub and distribution center for all of South America. Temu, AliExpress and Shein can take advantage of this development to expand their businesses in this part of the world.

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

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