China and Arab states will deepen their cooperation to better promote the use of China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System in the Arab world, according to an official from the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization.
\nSami Trimech, director of strategic planning and development at Tunisia-headquartered AICTO, said on Wednesday in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, that there is huge potential for the Beidou system in a variety of sectors in the Arab world, including traffic navigation, transportation, land mapping and survey, agriculture and rail construction.
\nHe said the intergovernmental organization, which works under the aegis of the League of Arab States, has been proposing to work with its Chinese partners to advance the applications of Beidou-enabled services in Arab nations.
\n"AICTO would like to take this opportunity to propose the launch of pilot projects in order to introduce and popularize the use of Beidou applications in the agriculture sector to achieve the sustainable development goals," the official said. "We will continue to promote academic exchanges between Chinese and Arab experts and scholars in the field of satellite navigation, and also promote training and exchanges of technicians and talented professionals by providing academic degree education, short-term training and on-site technical guidance."
\nIn addition, Trimech said a professional website is being planned to publish all information about the cooperation between AICTO and related Chinese entities, provide updated information about Beidou for Arab users, share project results and connect Chinese and Arab enterprises.
\nHe made the remarks on the sidelines of the 4th International Summit on Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) Applications, which opened in Zhuzhou on Wednesday.
\nChinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang addressed attendees at the summit's opening ceremony, stressing that China is ready to work with all parties to advance Beidou's global service.
\nHe called for enhancing international collaboration on Beidou-enabled service, setting up more joint application centers, improving compatibility and interoperability among different satellite navigation networks, and enhancing global governance in this sector.
\nJointly hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Transport and the Hunan provincial government, the two-day summit features a large number of attendees at home and abroad. Attendees include representatives from 24 foreign countries such as Madagascar, Pakistan, Brazil and Laos; five international organizations, including the United Nations Human Settlements Programme; and 32 central government departments in China, organizers said.
\nContact the writers at zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn
\nChina and Arab states will deepen their cooperation to better promote the use of China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System in the Arab world, according to an official from the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization.
\nSami Trimech, director of strategic planning and development at Tunisia-headquartered AICTO, said on Wednesday in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, that there is huge potential for the Beidou system in a variety of sectors in the Arab world, including traffic navigation, transportation, land mapping and survey, agriculture and rail construction.
\nHe said the intergovernmental organization, which works under the aegis of the League of Arab States, has been proposing to work with its Chinese partners to advance the applications of Beidou-enabled services in Arab nations.
\n"AICTO would like to take this opportunity to propose the launch of pilot projects in order to introduce and popularize the use of Beidou applications in the agriculture sector to achieve the sustainable development goals," the official said. "We will continue to promote academic exchanges between Chinese and Arab experts and scholars in the field of satellite navigation, and also promote training and exchanges of technicians and talented professionals by providing academic degree education, short-term training and on-site technical guidance."
\nIn addition, Trimech said a professional website is being planned to publish all information about the cooperation between AICTO and related Chinese entities, provide updated information about Beidou for Arab users, share project results and connect Chinese and Arab enterprises.
\nHe made the remarks on the sidelines of the 4th International Summit on Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) Applications, which opened in Zhuzhou on Wednesday.
\nChinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang addressed attendees at the summit's opening ceremony, stressing that China is ready to work with all parties to advance Beidou's global service.
\nHe called for enhancing international collaboration on Beidou-enabled service, setting up more joint application centers, improving compatibility and interoperability among different satellite navigation networks, and enhancing global governance in this sector.
\nJointly hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Transport and the Hunan provincial government, the two-day summit features a large number of attendees at home and abroad. Attendees include representatives from 24 foreign countries such as Madagascar, Pakistan, Brazil and Laos; five international organizations, including the United Nations Human Settlements Programme; and 32 central government departments in China, organizers said.
\nContact the writers at zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn
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US President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday.
\nUnited States President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations on Tuesday, leveling broad, detailed critiques of the institution and lecturing its member states.
\nSpeaking second, after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the UN General Assembly, Trump "seized" the spotlight. Since Monday, multiple streets in New York have been closed for his motorcade, reporters have been rotating through the press room to film, and thousands have gathered outside the UN headquarters to protest, leading to numerous arrests.
\nThis is Trump's first UN address since he returned to the White House in January, and it lasted nearly an hour, quadrupling his allotted 15 minutes. He criticized the world body for "not doing enough" as he recounted his foreign policy successes.
\nSince returning to office, he has rolled back UN funding, with $1 billion already cut, and more reductions expected next year.
\nTrump opened his remarks by complaining that the escalator inside the UN building and the teleprompter were not working, warning the operator was "in big trouble", though a UN official said the teleprompter was run by the White House.
\nTrump also argued the UN has failed to broker peace, saying it does little more than issue "strongly worded letters" and offer "empty words". He again touted himself for a Nobel Peace Prize.
\nHowever, amid the Gaza conflict, the US vetoed six UN Security Council ceasefire resolutions, saying hostages must be freed first — which Trump echoed in his speech.
\nHe also ripped into US allies for recognizing Palestinian statehood. On Monday, France, Belgium and others joined a growing list of countries recognizing the State of Palestine at a high-level UN conference on the two-state solution.
\n"Some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities," Trump said.
\nOn Ukraine, Trump said he wants the conflict to end and warned that the US is prepared to impose "a very strong round of powerful tariffs" on Russia if it refuses a peace deal. He also accused European allies, as well as India and China, of buying Russian oil that he said is fueling the conflict.
\n"Your countries are going to hell," he told EU leaders.
\nIn addition, Trump criticized UN climate efforts and urged countries to buy more US energy, saying the US would no longer sacrifice to shift the world away from carbon fuels. Upon returning to office, he again ordered the US to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.
\n"All of these predictions made by the United Nations and many others, often for bad reasons, were wrong," he said. "They were made by stupid people."
\nAfter his remarks, Trump met with several leaders and appeared to walk back to his earlier position.
\n"Ukraine, with the support of the EU, is in a position to fight and win back all of its territory," he wrote on social media, signaling a shift from his earlier call on Kyiv to make concessions and his criticism of the EU.
\nMeasure of hope
\nBefore Trump's speech, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned about the dangerously chaotic state of the world while providing a measure of hope that unity and diplomacy can bring stability.
\n"People everywhere are demanding something better, and we owe them something deserving of their trust," he said.
\nThe UN remains indispensable, Guterres said. "At its best, the United Nations is more than a meeting place. It is a moral compass, a force for peace … a guardian of international law and a lifeline for people in crisis."
\nIn the afternoon, French President Emmanuel Macron also addressed the UN General Assembly. He reportedly phoned Trump on Monday night after being blocked in traffic by the US president's motorcade.
\nMacron offered a different vision than Trump, saying the UN is an important institution that must be strengthened. He also underscored the urgency of tackling climate change, warning it is "not under control" and "biodiversity is collapsing".
\nHe further urged Israel to end the "permanent war" with its neighbors, despite Trump's warning to European leaders in the morning.
\nThe UN's "harshest critics are also those that want to change the rules of the game, because they want to exert domination", Macron said.
\n"The world's complexity is not a reason to throw in the towel on our principles and our ambitions. To a certain extent, ours is a moment of paradox. We need more than ever before to restore the spirit of cooperation that prevailed 80 years ago."
\nmingmeili@chinadailyusa.com
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\nUnited States President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations on Tuesday, leveling broad, detailed critiques of the institution and lecturing its member states.
\nSpeaking second, after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the UN General Assembly, Trump "seized" the spotlight. Since Monday, multiple streets in New York have been closed for his motorcade, reporters have been rotating through the press room to film, and thousands have gathered outside the UN headquarters to protest, leading to numerous arrests.
\nThis is Trump's first UN address since he returned to the White House in January, and it lasted nearly an hour, quadrupling his allotted 15 minutes. He criticized the world body for "not doing enough" as he recounted his foreign policy successes.
\nSince returning to office, he has rolled back UN funding, with $1 billion already cut, and more reductions expected next year.
\nTrump opened his remarks by complaining that the escalator inside the UN building and the teleprompter were not working, warning the operator was "in big trouble", though a UN official said the teleprompter was run by the White House.
\nTrump also argued the UN has failed to broker peace, saying it does little more than issue "strongly worded letters" and offer "empty words". He again touted himself for a Nobel Peace Prize.
\nHowever, amid the Gaza conflict, the US vetoed six UN Security Council ceasefire resolutions, saying hostages must be freed first — which Trump echoed in his speech.
\nHe also ripped into US allies for recognizing Palestinian statehood. On Monday, France, Belgium and others joined a growing list of countries recognizing the State of Palestine at a high-level UN conference on the two-state solution.
\n"Some of this body is seeking to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. The rewards would be too great for Hamas terrorists for their atrocities," Trump said.
\nOn Ukraine, Trump said he wants the conflict to end and warned that the US is prepared to impose "a very strong round of powerful tariffs" on Russia if it refuses a peace deal. He also accused European allies, as well as India and China, of buying Russian oil that he said is fueling the conflict.
\n"Your countries are going to hell," he told EU leaders.
\nIn addition, Trump criticized UN climate efforts and urged countries to buy more US energy, saying the US would no longer sacrifice to shift the world away from carbon fuels. Upon returning to office, he again ordered the US to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.
\n"All of these predictions made by the United Nations and many others, often for bad reasons, were wrong," he said. "They were made by stupid people."
\nAfter his remarks, Trump met with several leaders and appeared to walk back to his earlier position.
\n"Ukraine, with the support of the EU, is in a position to fight and win back all of its territory," he wrote on social media, signaling a shift from his earlier call on Kyiv to make concessions and his criticism of the EU.
\nMeasure of hope
\nBefore Trump's speech, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned about the dangerously chaotic state of the world while providing a measure of hope that unity and diplomacy can bring stability.
\n"People everywhere are demanding something better, and we owe them something deserving of their trust," he said.
\nThe UN remains indispensable, Guterres said. "At its best, the United Nations is more than a meeting place. It is a moral compass, a force for peace … a guardian of international law and a lifeline for people in crisis."
\nIn the afternoon, French President Emmanuel Macron also addressed the UN General Assembly. He reportedly phoned Trump on Monday night after being blocked in traffic by the US president's motorcade.
\nMacron offered a different vision than Trump, saying the UN is an important institution that must be strengthened. He also underscored the urgency of tackling climate change, warning it is "not under control" and "biodiversity is collapsing".
\nHe further urged Israel to end the "permanent war" with its neighbors, despite Trump's warning to European leaders in the morning.
\nThe UN's "harshest critics are also those that want to change the rules of the game, because they want to exert domination", Macron said.
\n"The world's complexity is not a reason to throw in the towel on our principles and our ambitions. To a certain extent, ours is a moment of paradox. We need more than ever before to restore the spirit of cooperation that prevailed 80 years ago."
\nmingmeili@chinadailyusa.com
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A Caterpillar excavator on display during an industry expo in Shanghai.
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\nUS-based construction and mining equipment company Caterpillar Inc said that its philanthropic organization — the Caterpillar Foundation — will donate up to $10 million in China over the next five years.
\nThe donation will mainly support charity programs such as vocational training, science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, sustainable infrastructure, and disaster preparedness and mitigation.
\nThis is part of the organization's continuous commitment to help transform communities, by making them stronger, more resilient and more sustainable.
\nAlan Yang, senior vice-president of Caterpillar, said: "For a century, Caterpillar's innovations have helped shape the modern world. Today, we are continuing our journey by investing in autonomy, alternative fuels, connectivity and digital, and electrification, with a steadfast focus on advancing our customers' productivity, safety, and sustainability for the next 100 years." He made the remarks during a media briefing at the ongoing 17th Beijing International Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition in Beijing.
\n"This year marks the 100th anniversary of Caterpillar. It is also the 50th anniversary of the company's operations in China. China remains a strategic location for Caterpillar. In the coming years, with innovation being a key engine, we will be continuously committed to China, bringing better solutions to local customers."
\nHe noted that the past 50 years formed an important journey for Caterpillar. The company has been constantly developing advanced products and solutions to meet customer needs.
\n"Looking forward, there will be dramatic changes in product application scenarios and customer needs. We've seen trends toward more flexible fuel solutions, more sustainable ways of working and more efficient operations. Based on these changes, we will continuously deliver expanded new product offerings and services solutions to our customers," he said.
\nCaterpillar unveiled the latest products at the expo — Cat 3101 Super Large Hydraulic Excavator, NextGen Cat 301.7 CR Mini Excavator and SEM 669G (423.9 kWh) Electric Wheel Loader — designed for better performance, extended machine life cycles and lower operational costs.
\n"In the past 50 years, we have successfully established a complete value chain in China, with local manufacturing, research and development, supply chain, services, and a strong dealer network. We stay focused on long-term opportunities in economic development in China," Yang said.
\nFang Jianxian, general manager of lmjx.net, said that Caterpillar — which has been present in China for the last 50 years — tells a vivid story of how a century-old enterprise constantly meets the demand of clients.
\nFrom initially introducing equipment to China, establishing more than 20 factories and several branches, to moving the whole supply chain to the country, its localized strategy of "in China, for China" is actually forward-looking.
\n"Specifically, Caterpillar is constantly investing in vocational training and STEM education in China, which not only cultivates local talent, but also solidifies its industrial base. This long-term approach is not common among multinational corporations," he said.
\nzhengyiran@chinadaily.com.cn
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Residents check the distribution map of renewed buildings in an urban community in Shanghai on June 29.
\n![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-09-25/015/20250925_015_01_25432.png\")
Workers seen busy at an urban village renovation project construction site in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on June 16.
\n![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-09-25/015/20250925_015_01_50432.png\")
\nFor Wang Huiying, a 67-year-old resident of a 1980s-era apartment building in Beijing, daily life is a litany of small struggles.
\nClimbing five flights of stairs requires two breaks to catch her breath. The rainy season brings leaks that demand three buckets strategically placed on her windowsill, and wall plaster has crumbled away entirely in some spots, exposing the bare brick beneath.
\n"It's exhausting," she said. Her complaints echo a common refrain among millions of residents across China's cities, where a vast stock of housing is rapidly showing its age.
\nThese older neighborhoods, once the hallmark of urban modernization, now present a dual challenge: they are not only increasingly obsolete, with outdated amenities and poor insulation, but are also largely structurally unsound.
\nMany have been classified as Grade C or D — the official ratings for buildings deemed unsafe for habitation — posing persistent safety risks to their occupants.
\nData from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development show that by the end of 2022, nearly 20 percent of all urban buildings in China were over 30 years old. This signifies that a growing portion of the national housing stock is entering the middle and later stages of its intended design life.
\nBy 2040, an estimated 80 percent of urban buildings will have reached this phase, presenting a monumental task for policymakers focused on urban renewal.
\nThis significant challenge was underscored at a recent Central Urban Work Conference, which outlined the nation's transition from a period of rapid urbanization to one of stable, quality-focused development.
\nThe directive signals a fundamental change in priority: the focus is no longer solely on building the new, but increasingly on improving the old, experts said.
\nFor over a decade, the dominant approach for urban renewal was clear-cut: demolish aging neighborhoods and erect new towers in their place, said Yang Baojun, president of the Urban Planning Society of China.
\nThis approach, known as the shantytown redevelopment model, once drove a transformative wave of construction, relocating millions of residents into modern housing and clearing vast swathes of China's urban past.
\nThe model thrived in an era of booming real estate. With property values on a steady climb, local governments could easily partner with developers. The profits from selling new, higher-density apartments not only covered the costs of demolition and rebuilding, but also generated significant revenue, making it a financially self-sustaining engine of urban change, Yang said.
\nThat era, Yang noted, is largely over. As China's property market enters a period of recalibration and adjustment, the economic calculus that made large-scale demolition so viable has fundamentally shifted. The once-reliable profits have narrowed, complicating funding and discouraging developer participation, Yang added.
\n"Now China is empowering residents to lead the revitalization of the country's aging urban housing stock, moving away from government-driven redevelopment models that once defined the nation's rapid urbanization," Yang said.
\nThe change, outlined in a recent central government directive on urban high-quality development, emphasizes "resident-led renewal and in-situ reconstruction" for old homes — a response to both economic constraints and evolving social demands.
\nLi Yujia, chief researcher at the residential policy research center of the Guangdong Planning Institute, said: "It's a bottom-up refresh of urban neighborhoods. Residents organize, fund and manage the process. The government's role evolves from direct player to facilitator and policy guarantor."
\nThrough community self-governance, residents make collective decisions, raise funds independently and openly select developers to demolish and rebuild existing structures — all while guaranteeing their right to return, Li said.
\nLast year, Zhejiang became the first province in China to issue trial guidelines supporting resident-led urban renewal, a policy now formalized in the newly implemented regulations. The rules establish a clear legal pathway: building owners may propose renewal project applications.
\nZhegong New Village, a community of 548 households, has become a shining example in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Fourteen buildings were cramped and obsolete, with four classified as C-level dangerous structures. Public space was scarce, amenities were lacking and residents desperately wanted change.
\nAfter extensive consultation, the households agreed to self-fund 470 million yuan ($66 million) — averaging nearly 1 million yuan per family including parking space purchases — covering over 80 percent of the total 530 million yuan project cost. The remainder came from government renovation funds.
\nA total of 13 dilapidated buildings were replaced with seven modern 11-story towers featuring expanded green spaces, underground parking and community facilities. The project added 9,800 square meters of new construction while improving living conditions.
\nAs China advances its ambitious urban renewal initiatives, planners and policymakers are confronting a complex reality: the success of resident-led reconstruction projects often hinges not just on funding and policy, but on the often-overlooked human element of community leadership.
\n"The difficulty cannot be overstated," said Wang Binwu, an associate researcher of the policy research center at the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.
\n"Achieving consensus among hundreds or even thousands of homeowners, securing adequate funding and managing temporary relocation during reconstruction have tested even the most successful pilot projects," Wang said.
\n"The diversity of resident demands creates enormous complexity," Wang said. "Young families want larger units, elderly residents prioritize elevators and accessibility, while lower-income households fear the financial burden."
\nYan Yuejin, deputy head of the Shanghai-based E-House China R&D Institute, cautioned that funding presents another major obstacle. While some households can readily contribute significant sums, others struggle, creating equity concerns.
\nMoreover, attracting private investment remains difficult without clear models for risk-sharing and returns. Ensuring transparent and standardized use of collective funds adds another layer of complexity requiring robust institutional oversight, Yan said.
\n"Perhaps the most immediate challenge is transitional allocation. The period of demolition and reconstruction forces residents to find — and fund — temporary housing, often incurring additional rental and commuting costs that strain household budgets, particularly for fixed-income seniors," Yan said.
\nChen Jie, a researcher of China Institute for Urban Governance with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, said that the prevailing approach to community-led renewal — which often struggles to achieve 100 percent homeowner agreement — has fundamental limitations.
\nChen proposes formalizing an exit mechanism that would allow unwilling residents to depart while enabling committed residents to stay and rebuild.
\nIt's viable to allow investment institutions to acquire properties from willing sellers at market rates in predominantly small-unit communities. Once sufficient shares are assembled, these institutions would negotiate with remaining residents to demolish and rebuild, then sell the new apartments back to staying owners at discounted market prices, Chen said.
\n"Housing improvement isn't limited to in-situ renewal alone," he emphasized. "We shouldn't forcibly bundle those who want to leave with those who want to stay."
\nwangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", - "content": "Residents check the distribution map of renewed buildings in an urban community in Shanghai on June 29.
\nWorkers seen busy at an urban village renovation project construction site in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on June 16.
\n\nFor Wang Huiying, a 67-year-old resident of a 1980s-era apartment building in Beijing, daily life is a litany of small struggles.
\nClimbing five flights of stairs requires two breaks to catch her breath. The rainy season brings leaks that demand three buckets strategically placed on her windowsill, and wall plaster has crumbled away entirely in some spots, exposing the bare brick beneath.
\n"It's exhausting," she said. Her complaints echo a common refrain among millions of residents across China's cities, where a vast stock of housing is rapidly showing its age.
\nThese older neighborhoods, once the hallmark of urban modernization, now present a dual challenge: they are not only increasingly obsolete, with outdated amenities and poor insulation, but are also largely structurally unsound.
\nMany have been classified as Grade C or D — the official ratings for buildings deemed unsafe for habitation — posing persistent safety risks to their occupants.
\nData from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development show that by the end of 2022, nearly 20 percent of all urban buildings in China were over 30 years old. This signifies that a growing portion of the national housing stock is entering the middle and later stages of its intended design life.
\nBy 2040, an estimated 80 percent of urban buildings will have reached this phase, presenting a monumental task for policymakers focused on urban renewal.
\nThis significant challenge was underscored at a recent Central Urban Work Conference, which outlined the nation's transition from a period of rapid urbanization to one of stable, quality-focused development.
\nThe directive signals a fundamental change in priority: the focus is no longer solely on building the new, but increasingly on improving the old, experts said.
\nFor over a decade, the dominant approach for urban renewal was clear-cut: demolish aging neighborhoods and erect new towers in their place, said Yang Baojun, president of the Urban Planning Society of China.
\nThis approach, known as the shantytown redevelopment model, once drove a transformative wave of construction, relocating millions of residents into modern housing and clearing vast swathes of China's urban past.
\nThe model thrived in an era of booming real estate. With property values on a steady climb, local governments could easily partner with developers. The profits from selling new, higher-density apartments not only covered the costs of demolition and rebuilding, but also generated significant revenue, making it a financially self-sustaining engine of urban change, Yang said.
\nThat era, Yang noted, is largely over. As China's property market enters a period of recalibration and adjustment, the economic calculus that made large-scale demolition so viable has fundamentally shifted. The once-reliable profits have narrowed, complicating funding and discouraging developer participation, Yang added.
\n"Now China is empowering residents to lead the revitalization of the country's aging urban housing stock, moving away from government-driven redevelopment models that once defined the nation's rapid urbanization," Yang said.
\nThe change, outlined in a recent central government directive on urban high-quality development, emphasizes "resident-led renewal and in-situ reconstruction" for old homes — a response to both economic constraints and evolving social demands.
\nLi Yujia, chief researcher at the residential policy research center of the Guangdong Planning Institute, said: "It's a bottom-up refresh of urban neighborhoods. Residents organize, fund and manage the process. The government's role evolves from direct player to facilitator and policy guarantor."
\nThrough community self-governance, residents make collective decisions, raise funds independently and openly select developers to demolish and rebuild existing structures — all while guaranteeing their right to return, Li said.
\nLast year, Zhejiang became the first province in China to issue trial guidelines supporting resident-led urban renewal, a policy now formalized in the newly implemented regulations. The rules establish a clear legal pathway: building owners may propose renewal project applications.
\nZhegong New Village, a community of 548 households, has become a shining example in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Fourteen buildings were cramped and obsolete, with four classified as C-level dangerous structures. Public space was scarce, amenities were lacking and residents desperately wanted change.
\nAfter extensive consultation, the households agreed to self-fund 470 million yuan ($66 million) — averaging nearly 1 million yuan per family including parking space purchases — covering over 80 percent of the total 530 million yuan project cost. The remainder came from government renovation funds.
\nA total of 13 dilapidated buildings were replaced with seven modern 11-story towers featuring expanded green spaces, underground parking and community facilities. The project added 9,800 square meters of new construction while improving living conditions.
\nAs China advances its ambitious urban renewal initiatives, planners and policymakers are confronting a complex reality: the success of resident-led reconstruction projects often hinges not just on funding and policy, but on the often-overlooked human element of community leadership.
\n"The difficulty cannot be overstated," said Wang Binwu, an associate researcher of the policy research center at the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.
\n"Achieving consensus among hundreds or even thousands of homeowners, securing adequate funding and managing temporary relocation during reconstruction have tested even the most successful pilot projects," Wang said.
\n"The diversity of resident demands creates enormous complexity," Wang said. "Young families want larger units, elderly residents prioritize elevators and accessibility, while lower-income households fear the financial burden."
\nYan Yuejin, deputy head of the Shanghai-based E-House China R&D Institute, cautioned that funding presents another major obstacle. While some households can readily contribute significant sums, others struggle, creating equity concerns.
\nMoreover, attracting private investment remains difficult without clear models for risk-sharing and returns. Ensuring transparent and standardized use of collective funds adds another layer of complexity requiring robust institutional oversight, Yan said.
\n"Perhaps the most immediate challenge is transitional allocation. The period of demolition and reconstruction forces residents to find — and fund — temporary housing, often incurring additional rental and commuting costs that strain household budgets, particularly for fixed-income seniors," Yan said.
\nChen Jie, a researcher of China Institute for Urban Governance with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, said that the prevailing approach to community-led renewal — which often struggles to achieve 100 percent homeowner agreement — has fundamental limitations.
\nChen proposes formalizing an exit mechanism that would allow unwilling residents to depart while enabling committed residents to stay and rebuild.
\nIt's viable to allow investment institutions to acquire properties from willing sellers at market rates in predominantly small-unit communities. Once sufficient shares are assembled, these institutions would negotiate with remaining residents to demolish and rebuild, then sell the new apartments back to staying owners at discounted market prices, Chen said.
\n"Housing improvement isn't limited to in-situ renewal alone," he emphasized. "We shouldn't forcibly bundle those who want to leave with those who want to stay."
\nwangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nLiverpool manager Arne Slot blasted Hugo Ekitike for a stupid sending-off, after tapping home a winner against Southampton in the League Cup on Tuesday and then removing his shirt in celebration.
\nThe Frenchman, who replaced Alexander Isak at halftime, had been booked already for kicking the ball away in frustration, and the second yellow five minutes from time left Liverpool defending a 2-1 lead with 10 men.
\nLiverpool captain Andy Robertson told Sky Sports television it was a stupid thing to do when on a yellow card, and Slot doubled down afterward.
\n"I think it's also stupid if you haven't had a yellow card yet," he said.
\n"Maybe I'm a bit old-fashioned, a bit old school, but I did score a few goals — not at this level — and, maybe, if you outplay three players ... and then hit it in the top corner, then you can say 'oh, this is all about me.'
\n"But, if I had scored a goal like he did tonight, I would have turned around and walked up to Federico Chiesa and would say: 'It's all about you, Federico. Great assist, great run and I didn't have to do a lot.'
\n"It was stupid ... he's now suspended for Saturday, and that is far from ideal."
\nEkitike later apologized on Instagram: "The emotion got the better of me tonight," he said. "My apologies to all the Red family."
\nLeague leader Liverpool, with a 100 percent record so far this season, has a tricky away trip to unbeaten Crystal Palace next in the league.
\nSlot fielded a completely changed starting lineup from the side that played Everton on Saturday, with Isak starting and scoring his first goal for the club.
\n"It wasn't our best performance, which probably has a lot to do with players that haven't played for a long time, or are playing for the first time," Slot said.
\nHe added that Isak would get more game time, with Liverpool trying to build him up faster than usual, but did not expect him to be fully up to speed until after the next international break.
\nThe name Confucius has transcended the confines of history books to become a frequent reference in global education, philosophy, and even management.
\nWhen Western philosophers strive to understand the golden rule of "Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself", and when modern business leaders explore the wisdom in benevolent governance and rule by virtue, people from around the world are realizing that the teachings of this ancient Chinese sage are a valuable cornerstone for building global ethical and cultural consensus.
\nStarting from Qufu, Shandong province, where Confucius was born during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), Confucian culture spread across the nation and the world, interacting with and influencing local cultures to form diverse regional expressions.
\n"It is often said that customs differ every 10 miles, and styles change every hundred miles. The manifestations of Confucianism vary in different regions, primarily influenced by local culture and prominent figures," said Wei Yanhua, vice-president of the Confucius Research Institute of China.
\nGlobally, Confucian culture has spread along two main paths. One is the East Asian cultural sphere, where countries like Japan, South Korea and Vietnam have integrated Confucian thought with their local cultures.
\nThe other is extending the influence of Confucian thought to the Western world through the active dissemination by missionaries, scholars, and overseas Chinese.
\nAdditionally, Wei believes that with the opening of economic channels, the transmission of Confucian culture has become smoother, promoting multicultural exchanges, mutual learning, and integration. Countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative have shown growing interest in Chinese Confucian culture, making Confucius studies a global topic. Notably, in conversations, many national leaders take pride in quoting Confucius.
\nThe Qilu Visiting and Research Residency Program is a contemporary practice of this dissemination strategy. This program recruits visiting scholars globally and has attracted applications from 29 scholars in 15 countries.
\nEight Sinologists from countries such as Croatia, South Korea, Greece and Russia have come to the Confucius Research Institute for residency and research in 2025, engaging in academic exchanges through lectures, seminars and other activities.
\nAt the crossroads of human civilization's development, Confucian culture offers unique resources for constructing global ethics. Its worldview of Tianxia (all under heaven) aligns closely with the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind. The idea of harmony without uniformity provides a methodology for civilizational dialogue, while the concept of benevolence offers a foundational value for global ethics.
\n"In the exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, Confucian culture acts like a sage traversing millennia, sowing the seeds of Confucian wisdom wherever it goes," Wei said.
\nThe name Confucius has transcended the confines of history books to become a frequent reference in global education, philosophy, and even management.
\nWhen Western philosophers strive to understand the golden rule of "Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself", and when modern business leaders explore the wisdom in benevolent governance and rule by virtue, people from around the world are realizing that the teachings of this ancient Chinese sage are a valuable cornerstone for building global ethical and cultural consensus.
\nStarting from Qufu, Shandong province, where Confucius was born during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), Confucian culture spread across the nation and the world, interacting with and influencing local cultures to form diverse regional expressions.
\n"It is often said that customs differ every 10 miles, and styles change every hundred miles. The manifestations of Confucianism vary in different regions, primarily influenced by local culture and prominent figures," said Wei Yanhua, vice-president of the Confucius Research Institute of China.
\nGlobally, Confucian culture has spread along two main paths. One is the East Asian cultural sphere, where countries like Japan, South Korea and Vietnam have integrated Confucian thought with their local cultures.
\nThe other is extending the influence of Confucian thought to the Western world through the active dissemination by missionaries, scholars, and overseas Chinese.
\nAdditionally, Wei believes that with the opening of economic channels, the transmission of Confucian culture has become smoother, promoting multicultural exchanges, mutual learning, and integration. Countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative have shown growing interest in Chinese Confucian culture, making Confucius studies a global topic. Notably, in conversations, many national leaders take pride in quoting Confucius.
\nThe Qilu Visiting and Research Residency Program is a contemporary practice of this dissemination strategy. This program recruits visiting scholars globally and has attracted applications from 29 scholars in 15 countries.
\nEight Sinologists from countries such as Croatia, South Korea, Greece and Russia have come to the Confucius Research Institute for residency and research in 2025, engaging in academic exchanges through lectures, seminars and other activities.
\nAt the crossroads of human civilization's development, Confucian culture offers unique resources for constructing global ethics. Its worldview of Tianxia (all under heaven) aligns closely with the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind. The idea of harmony without uniformity provides a methodology for civilizational dialogue, while the concept of benevolence offers a foundational value for global ethics.
\n"In the exchange and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, Confucian culture acts like a sage traversing millennia, sowing the seeds of Confucian wisdom wherever it goes," Wei said.
\nPresident Xi Jinping's festive greetings ahead of the eighth Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival, which fell on Tuesday this year, were a clear signal that China regards food security as a core strategic issue. As rains, droughts and floods continue to test the country's agricultural resilience, Xi's message underscores both what has been accomplished and what remains to be done to ensure that its food bowl remains firmly in its hands.
\nThe festival is the first national festival created specifically for the country's farmers. Initiated in 2018, the festival coincides with the autumnal equinox each year, which is one of the 24 solar terms of the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It usually falls between Sept 22 and 24 during the country's agricultural harvest season.
\nDespite natural disasters such as droughts and floods, China managed to secure a stable summer crop this year. The production of early rice increased, and yet another bumper grain harvest is anticipated. These achievements reflect that China has achieved basic self-reliance in staple grains, such as rice and other major cereals.
\nHowever, China remains a net food importer, especially of agricultural goods where domestic production is insufficient and demand exceeds domestic supply.
\nIt is thus necessary to modernize both agriculture and rural areas to ensure food security. To that end, China must deepen its inputs in science, technology, equipment and policy to raise the overall agricultural production capacity and efficiency. And priority should be given to policies that strengthen agriculture, benefit farmers and enrich rural areas. This means enhancing agricultural R&D and widely adopting mechanization. The use of resilient seed varieties, improving water and soil management and disaster-response are also fundamental requirements to ensure that agriculture lays the foundation for social stability, modernization and national rejuvenation.
\nFurthermore, strengthening agricultural infrastructure is critical. A bumper harvest depends not only on the quality of seeds but also on the quality of farmland, irrigation facilities, water conservancy, pest control, storage and transportation and more. How prepared the farmland is, how good the irrigation and drainage facilities are, and availability of agricultural technology will all contribute to reducing losses and boosting efficiency.
\nBut production is only part of the equation. The state of the rural economy is also important. Agriculture's modernization requires that processing, logistics, storage, commercialization, rural markets and value chains work better. Farmers' incomes must rise not just through higher yields but also through value added by downstream industries, rural enterprises and better market access. The goal is for agricultural modernization and rural vitalization to go hand-in-hand.
\nEqually important is protecting farmers' legal rights and interests. President Xi emphasized the need for policies that strengthen agriculture, benefit farmers and enrich rural areas. Legal protection — over land tenure, fair returns, contracts, access to inputs and redress for disaster losses — is essential. Without secure rights and shared benefits, farmers become vulnerable, and their eagerness to invest or adopt innovations could weaken.
\nXi also linked agricultural modernization with efforts to build a beautiful and harmonious countryside — a place desirable to live and work in. This requires enhanced environmental protection, better public services, support for the local rural culture and improved living conditions. As China upgrades its agricultural capacity, it must also ensure that rural life improves, not just economically but socially, culturally and environmentally.
\nAs Xi urged, multiple measures should be taken to boost employment and incomes for farmers, while advancing all-around rural vitalization.
\nBy accelerating the modernization of agriculture and committing to protect farmers and rural life, China is demonstrating its resolve to make rural development and environmental harmony integral elements of its modernization. That is not only essential for China — it offers lessons to many countries seeking stable, sustainable food security in an unpredictable world.
\nFood security is multifaceted. It requires not just planting more grain, but also resilient infrastructure, better systems and stronger production chains, as well as improved welfare and protection of the rights of those working on the land. The integration of agricultural modernization with rural vitalization and building a beautiful countryside means that China's rural areas will not lag behind but become important contributors to the country's modernization.
\nWASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order designating Antifa as "a domestic terrorist organization", a move some experts believe lacks legal authority.
\n"President Donald J. Trump is right: the violence problem is on the Left. That's why he just designated Antifa — a network of Radical Left terrorists that aim to overthrow the government through violence and agitation — as a domestic terrorist organization," the White House said in a document. It also lists examples of the movement's "long history of terrorizing our communities", including attacks on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, police officers, attendees of conservative political events, and Trump supporters.
\nThe order directs the federal government to "investigate, disrupt, and dismantle all illegal operations "conducted by Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa. It also calls for "necessary investigatory and prosecutorial actions against those who fund such operations".
\n"Antifa's terror is part of the trend of Radical Left violence that has permeated the nation in recent years, incited by constant lies and vicious attacks against Republicans from unhinged Democrat politicians, well-funded leftist organizations, and their allies in the media," said the document, adding that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a "radical left terrorist".
\n"There is no legal authority to actually designate a domestic group as a terrorist organization even assuming that Antifa is an organization and not just an ideology," Mary McCord, a former acting head of the Justice Department's national security division, was quoted by The New York Times as saying.
\nNo legal means
\nA report by The Washington Post also noted that the United States has no legal means of designating domestic terrorist groups, adding that experts expressed concern that the move could be used to justify a crackdown on the political left more generally.
\nDuring his first term in 2020, Trump also announced he would designate the Antifa movement as "a terrorist organization", largely a response to the nationwide protests and unrest that erupted after the killing of African American George Floyd by police. But no concrete action was taken.
\nTrump signed the latest executive order amid a heated domestic debate over political violence following the death of Kirk. In response to Democrats' argument that both the left and right engage in political violence, Trump recently claimed that "most of the violence is on the left".
\nUS authorities have charged the suspected shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, with murder.
\nAntifa has a track record of confronting right-wing groups and engaging in civil disobedience.
\nAntifa-aligned activists, often dressed entirely in black, protest against racism, far-right values and what they consider fascism, and say violent tactics are sometimes justified as self-defense.
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\n"President Donald J. Trump is right: the violence problem is on the Left. That's why he just designated Antifa — a network of Radical Left terrorists that aim to overthrow the government through violence and agitation — as a domestic terrorist organization," the White House said in a document. It also lists examples of the movement's "long history of terrorizing our communities", including attacks on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, police officers, attendees of conservative political events, and Trump supporters.
\nThe order directs the federal government to "investigate, disrupt, and dismantle all illegal operations "conducted by Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa. It also calls for "necessary investigatory and prosecutorial actions against those who fund such operations".
\n"Antifa's terror is part of the trend of Radical Left violence that has permeated the nation in recent years, incited by constant lies and vicious attacks against Republicans from unhinged Democrat politicians, well-funded leftist organizations, and their allies in the media," said the document, adding that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a "radical left terrorist".
\n"There is no legal authority to actually designate a domestic group as a terrorist organization even assuming that Antifa is an organization and not just an ideology," Mary McCord, a former acting head of the Justice Department's national security division, was quoted by The New York Times as saying.
\nNo legal means
\nA report by The Washington Post also noted that the United States has no legal means of designating domestic terrorist groups, adding that experts expressed concern that the move could be used to justify a crackdown on the political left more generally.
\nDuring his first term in 2020, Trump also announced he would designate the Antifa movement as "a terrorist organization", largely a response to the nationwide protests and unrest that erupted after the killing of African American George Floyd by police. But no concrete action was taken.
\nTrump signed the latest executive order amid a heated domestic debate over political violence following the death of Kirk. In response to Democrats' argument that both the left and right engage in political violence, Trump recently claimed that "most of the violence is on the left".
\nUS authorities have charged the suspected shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, with murder.
\nAntifa has a track record of confronting right-wing groups and engaging in civil disobedience.
\nAntifa-aligned activists, often dressed entirely in black, protest against racism, far-right values and what they consider fascism, and say violent tactics are sometimes justified as self-defense.
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A shunting employee from Taiyuan North Railway Station, one of the most important freight marshalling yards in Shanxi province, checks the working status of a train stationed in the hub, which sees thousands of carriages converge and depart every day. Railway staff members have drawn up detailed plans and organized a well-defined division of labor, ensuring that trains reach their destinations safely and on time.
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