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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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实际江的含义，也是河。

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那是不仅长江被称为江，长江的支流，也被称为江。

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后来为了区分，才逐渐有了 x 江的称呼，并逐渐在南方推而广之，河流被普遍称为 x 江。

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到了隋唐，开始普遍用 x 河，x 江命名河流时。

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唐朝时，这种北方称河，南方称江的命名方式，就已经非常普遍了。

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陆德明的《经典释文》中说：“河亦江也，北人名水皆曰河。”

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同样是唐朝的颜师古，也说过这件事：“南方无河也，冀州凡水大小皆曰河。

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唐朝的孔颖达在注解禹贡时，也说：江以南，水无大小，俗人皆呼为江。

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所以是黄河以自己的名字“河”，命名了北方的水系为 x 河，而非黄河被命名为黄河。

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是长江以自己的名字“江”，命名了南方的水系为江，而非长江被江命名。

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大概从元朝开始，因为疆域扩展，河流的命名开始不再遵循北河南江的规律。

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比如西南地区的水道很多称河的，比如红水河，大渡河。

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而东北很多称江的，比如黑龙江、松花江、乌苏里江。

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如果追查这些北江南河的名字，大概率会发现，是元朝或者明清时期命名的。

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黄河以自己的名字“河”，命名了北方的水系为 x 河。

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长江以自己的名字“江”，命名了南方的水系为江。

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最初，河流的名称大都是单字，三点水加个声旁。或者，单字加水。

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例如：诗经中共提到了 35 条河，单名者 31 条。

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沱、汉、洛、沔、泾、渭、浐、灞、济、湘、沅、汾、泗等。

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比如，海河的支流卫河，的支流，淇河，

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以单字淇指代：

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瞻彼淇奥，绿竹猗猗。瞻彼淇奥，绿竹青青。瞻彼淇奥，绿竹如箦。（卫风，淇奥）

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有时也被称为，淇水，但是基本都可以理解为：淇（河的）水：

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淇水汤汤，渐车帷裳。（卫风.氓）

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泉源在左，淇水在右。（卫风.竹竿）

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另一本经典，禹贡，提到河流时，也多是单字。

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海岱及淮惟徐州。淮、沂其乂，蒙、羽其艺，大野既猪，东原厎平。厥土赤埴坟，草木渐包。厥田惟上中，厥赋中中。厥贡惟土五色，羽畎夏翟，峄阳孤桐，泗滨浮磬，淮夷蠙珠暨鱼。厥篚玄纤缟。浮于淮、泗，达于河。

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淮、沂、泗，就是现在的淮河，沂河，泗河。

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最末的达于河，河就是黄河。

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那时候，河和北方的其他河流是同等级别的。

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但是黄河经常改道，漳水，卫水，济水，很多河流，都做过河。

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渐渐的，人们便分不清此河和彼河。

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开始以漳河，卫河称呼这些河流，并逐渐推而广之，被作为北方河流的普遍称呼。

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江则不同。江的称呼，最早并非来源于汉语，而是上古时期生活在那里的少数民族对眼前这条大河的称呼。

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实际江的含义，也是河。

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那是不仅长江被称为江，长江的支流，也被称为江。

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后来为了区分，才逐渐有了 x 江的称呼，并逐渐在南方推而广之，河流被普遍称为 x 江。

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到了隋唐，开始普遍用 x 河，x 江命名河流时。

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\"\"
岷江
\n

唐朝时，这种北方称河，南方称江的命名方式，就已经非常普遍了。

\n

陆德明的《经典释文》中说：“河亦江也，北人名水皆曰河。”

\n

同样是唐朝的颜师古，也说过这件事：“南方无河也，冀州凡水大小皆曰河。

\n

唐朝的孔颖达在注解禹贡时，也说：江以南，水无大小，俗人皆呼为江。

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所以是黄河以自己的名字“河”，命名了北方的水系为 x 河，而非黄河被命名为黄河。

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是长江以自己的名字“江”，命名了南方的水系为江，而非长江被江命名。

\n

大概从元朝开始，因为疆域扩展，河流的命名开始不再遵循北河南江的规律。

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比如西南地区的水道很多称河的，比如红水河，大渡河。

\n

而东北很多称江的，比如黑龙江、松花江、乌苏里江。

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如果追查这些北江南河的名字，大概率会发现，是元朝或者明清时期命名的。

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A foreign athlete engages in a strength challenge with a robot police dog at the World Games Village in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Tuesday. The opening ceremony of the 2025 Chengdu World Games will take place on Thursday evening.

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Meteorological workers conduct inspections at a weather station in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on July 29, ahead of the 2025 Chengdu World Games.

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On a humid summer night in Chengdu, Zhang Tao stared at a glowing weather monitoring system inside the Chengdu Municipal Meteorological Department. The deputy director looked anxious.

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In just 24 hours, the opening ceremony of the 2025 Chengdu World Games is scheduled to be held outdoors at the Tianfu International Convention Center. But the forecast is far from ideal.

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As of 8 pm Wednesday, meteorologists were predicting partly cloudy skies with scattered showers or thunderstorms during the Thursday evening festivities. Daytime highs could reach as high as 33 C, but the key window from 6 to 10 pm — covering the torch lighting and fireworks segments of the ceremony — is likely to face a threat of rain.

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"We're under a lot of pressure," Zhang said. The uncertainty threatens to derail the outdoor elements of the ceremony, and organizers are on standby to activate an indoor contingency plan if needed, he added.

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While northern and southern China are battling heavy rainfall during the flood season, the Sichuan Basin is bracing for an intense heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 40 C in some areas.

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Adding to the challenge, Chengdu is known for its local microclimates, which complicates weather forecasting for citywide sporting events, said Li Linlin, deputy director of the Games' services support center.

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To tackle the uncertainty, Chengdu has rolled out a high-tech weather monitoring system aimed at ensuring smooth operations.

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The network includes 855 ground stations, nine advanced radar systems, 13 upper-air sites and real-time satellite data — providing minute-by-minute, high-resolution forecasts across all venues, according to the meteorological department.

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With 15 outdoor venues spread across Chengdu's urban and suburban districts, meteorologists are providing hyper-local forecasts to support the complex web of competitions.

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"Organizers have installed 26 new localized weather stations in addition to the 61 built for the 2023 Chengdu Universiade," Li said.

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The stations enhance precise forecasting down to individual venues — many of which have open-air surfaces highly sensitive to weather changes.

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Artificial intelligence-powered models can now offer forecasts ranging from 60 days ahead to just five minutes out, helping predict rain, wind, heat and air quality to protect athletes and minimize delays.

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Among the most weather-vulnerable sports is drone racing — a high-octane event blending speed and virtual reality. Scheduled for Aug 14 to 16 at the Dong'an Lake Sports Park athletics field, the race pushes agile drones through obstacle-laden tracks at speeds topping 160 kilometers per hour.

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"Wind is a critical factor," said Zhou Xueyun, a member of the Games' meteorological center. "A gust over 32.4 km per hour may throw a drone off course or cause a crash."

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Rain, he added, could short-circuit electronics or significantly reduce flight speed.

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Ideal flying conditions include low wind, visibility over 1 km and moderate humidity.

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"Anything outside those parameters could ground the event," Zhou said.

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To mitigate the risks, high-resolution numerical weather prediction tools have been deployed to map low-altitude turbulence and wind fields in real time.

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"Flying disc is another sport requiring strict weather conditions," Zhou said. Frisbee flight is easily disrupted by winds above 28.8 km per hour, and athletes perform best in 15 C to 25 C temperatures with moderate humidity. Mobile weather stations have been placed near the lake to deliver second-by-second data on wind and visibility.

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At the Sancha Lake Water Sports Competition Zone, thunderstorms are the biggest threat to events such as powerboating and waterski.

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"If there's lightning, everything stops immediately," said Gao Deng, deputy head of the venue operation center's competition committee. "Athletes are vulnerable on open water. We have emergency tents and shelters ready for immediate evacuation."

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He said the team has rehearsed for extreme weather scenarios ahead of the Games.

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Gao said updated hourly forecasts and rolling three-day outlooks are sent to the Global Association of International Sports Federations to help guide decisions about potential delays or rescheduling.

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Beyond the playing field, weather can also impact a wide range of support services. High temperatures raise the risk of heatstroke among spectators and workers, while heavy rain can disrupt electrical systems and interfere with live media broadcasts, Li said.

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"Weather should not stand in the way of athletic achievement," he said. "Our job is to make sure it never catches us unprepared."

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A foreign athlete engages in a strength challenge with a robot police dog at the World Games Village in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Tuesday. The opening ceremony of the 2025 Chengdu World Games will take place on Thursday evening.

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Meteorological workers conduct inspections at a weather station in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on July 29, ahead of the 2025 Chengdu World Games.

\n

On a humid summer night in Chengdu, Zhang Tao stared at a glowing weather monitoring system inside the Chengdu Municipal Meteorological Department. The deputy director looked anxious.

\n

In just 24 hours, the opening ceremony of the 2025 Chengdu World Games is scheduled to be held outdoors at the Tianfu International Convention Center. But the forecast is far from ideal.

\n

As of 8 pm Wednesday, meteorologists were predicting partly cloudy skies with scattered showers or thunderstorms during the Thursday evening festivities. Daytime highs could reach as high as 33 C, but the key window from 6 to 10 pm — covering the torch lighting and fireworks segments of the ceremony — is likely to face a threat of rain.

\n

"We're under a lot of pressure," Zhang said. The uncertainty threatens to derail the outdoor elements of the ceremony, and organizers are on standby to activate an indoor contingency plan if needed, he added.

\n

While northern and southern China are battling heavy rainfall during the flood season, the Sichuan Basin is bracing for an intense heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 40 C in some areas.

\n

Adding to the challenge, Chengdu is known for its local microclimates, which complicates weather forecasting for citywide sporting events, said Li Linlin, deputy director of the Games' services support center.

\n

To tackle the uncertainty, Chengdu has rolled out a high-tech weather monitoring system aimed at ensuring smooth operations.

\n

The network includes 855 ground stations, nine advanced radar systems, 13 upper-air sites and real-time satellite data — providing minute-by-minute, high-resolution forecasts across all venues, according to the meteorological department.

\n

With 15 outdoor venues spread across Chengdu's urban and suburban districts, meteorologists are providing hyper-local forecasts to support the complex web of competitions.

\n

"Organizers have installed 26 new localized weather stations in addition to the 61 built for the 2023 Chengdu Universiade," Li said.

\n

The stations enhance precise forecasting down to individual venues — many of which have open-air surfaces highly sensitive to weather changes.

\n

Artificial intelligence-powered models can now offer forecasts ranging from 60 days ahead to just five minutes out, helping predict rain, wind, heat and air quality to protect athletes and minimize delays.

\n

Among the most weather-vulnerable sports is drone racing — a high-octane event blending speed and virtual reality. Scheduled for Aug 14 to 16 at the Dong'an Lake Sports Park athletics field, the race pushes agile drones through obstacle-laden tracks at speeds topping 160 kilometers per hour.

\n

"Wind is a critical factor," said Zhou Xueyun, a member of the Games' meteorological center. "A gust over 32.4 km per hour may throw a drone off course or cause a crash."

\n

Rain, he added, could short-circuit electronics or significantly reduce flight speed.

\n

Ideal flying conditions include low wind, visibility over 1 km and moderate humidity.

\n

"Anything outside those parameters could ground the event," Zhou said.

\n

To mitigate the risks, high-resolution numerical weather prediction tools have been deployed to map low-altitude turbulence and wind fields in real time.

\n

"Flying disc is another sport requiring strict weather conditions," Zhou said. Frisbee flight is easily disrupted by winds above 28.8 km per hour, and athletes perform best in 15 C to 25 C temperatures with moderate humidity. Mobile weather stations have been placed near the lake to deliver second-by-second data on wind and visibility.

\n

At the Sancha Lake Water Sports Competition Zone, thunderstorms are the biggest threat to events such as powerboating and waterski.

\n

"If there's lightning, everything stops immediately," said Gao Deng, deputy head of the venue operation center's competition committee. "Athletes are vulnerable on open water. We have emergency tents and shelters ready for immediate evacuation."

\n

He said the team has rehearsed for extreme weather scenarios ahead of the Games.

\n

Gao said updated hourly forecasts and rolling three-day outlooks are sent to the Global Association of International Sports Federations to help guide decisions about potential delays or rescheduling.

\n

Beyond the playing field, weather can also impact a wide range of support services. High temperatures raise the risk of heatstroke among spectators and workers, while heavy rain can disrupt electrical systems and interfere with live media broadcasts, Li said.

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"Weather should not stand in the way of athletic achievement," he said. "Our job is to make sure it never catches us unprepared."

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Qin Rupei, former vice-chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous regional government, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes of more than 216 million yuan ($30.04 million), a court in Sichuan province announced on Wednesday.

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Qin was also deprived of political rights for life, with confiscation of all his personal assets. His illicit gains and related interests were ordered to be turned over to the State treasury, according to the ruling made by the Deyang Intermediate People's Court.

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In China, a suspended death sentence is typically commuted to life in prison if the inmate commits no new crimes during the two-year probation period. The sentence can be further reduced for good behavior.

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After an investigation, the court found that from 1998 to 2024, Qin took advantage of his positions, including as deputy governor of Guizhou province and vice-chairman of the Guangxi regional government, to seek benefits for some individuals and departments in matters such as project contracting, business operations and job transfers. In return, he received bribes worth over 216 million yuan.

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Qin's actions have constituted the crime of accepting bribes and he deserves capital punishment, as the amount of the bribes he accepted was "extremely large", causing huge losses to the interests of the country and the people, the court said.

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However, the court added that it showed leniency because Qin confessed, voluntarily reported bribes unknown to investigators and agreed to turn over his illicit gains.

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According to public information, Qin, a 62-year-old native of Guizhou, started his career in August 1983 and joined the Communist Party of China in July 1985. Before he went to work in Guangxi in early 2018, he had served in his hometown for decades.

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In April 2024, he was placed under disciplinary and supervisory investigation. In October, he was expelled from the Party and removed from public office.

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In February, he was indicted on the charge of accepting bribes, and the court publicly heard his case in May.

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While the humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian enclave worsens day by day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has implied that the Israeli army will "occupy all of the Gaza Strip" as ceasefire talks with Hamas have reached an impasse.

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Considering that there are similar calls from members of the far-right, on whom Netanyahu's "fragile" coalition government relies, it is very likely Israel's security Cabinet will adopt the plan after deliberating on it on Thursday.

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The Netanyahu Cabinet claims the three objectives laid out at the start of Israel's offensive in Gaza — defeating Hamas, seeing the release of its hostages and removing the threat of possible future attacks — remain unchanged. However, if Israel occupies the whole of Gaza, which is not necessarily a means to realize any of its three goals, it will mark a watershed moment since the outbreak of the conflict following Hamas' Oct 7 attacks on Israel.

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Currently, Israel controls about 75 percent of Gaza. Although the Hamas' attacks in 2023, in which 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage, triggered Israel's military operations in Gaza, the huge damages Israel has inflicted on the Palestinians have far exceeded retaliation and subjected Tel Aviv to fierce censure from the international community, except from its backer, the United States.

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What is particularly bad is Israel intentionally restricting the supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza. According to local health authorities, more than 60,000 Palestinians, including 18,000 children, have been killed either because of Israel's offensive or the famine it has caused.

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The plan to occupy the whole of Gaza is yet another bid by Netanyahu to cling to power in the face of mounting opposition to the conflict at home. Increasingly, Israelis are realizing that their leader doesn't want a ceasefire at all.

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After all, it is Israel that halted the three-phase ceasefire process brokered by the US and agreed upon by all parties, including itself, after passing the buck to the Hamas.

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The more the Israeli people oppose the conflict and want peace, the more their leader pushes for harsher measures in Gaza while opening more fronts with almost all its neighbors.

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NBC News reported that Commanders for Israel's Security, a group representing hundreds of retired Israeli security officials, addressed a letter to the US president earlier this month, calling on him to press Israel to end the conflict. In the letter the group said it believes Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat — and that it was time to "end the war, return the hostages" and "stop the suffering".

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The US remains the biggest supplier of arms to Israel. According to Brown University's Costs of War Project, US spending on Israel's military operations from Oct 7, 2023, to Sept 30, 2024, reached more than $17.9 billion.

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It is clear that Israel's threat to take the whole of Gaza is not about defeating Hamas or rescuing the hostages, but a new tactic by Tel Aviv to steer the situation toward greater chaos, meeting the needs of its domestic politics.

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That the Netanyahu Cabinet chose to make its occupy-the-whole-Gaza plan public — when it could have carried it out without making a high-profile announcement — should be regarded as an attempt to test how Israel's regional archrival, Iran, will react.

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Iran has practiced considerable restraint after Israel and the US bombed its nuclear facilities in June. But Israel doesn't want to see the situation calm down. Not to mention that in the process it has emerged as the major target of international criticism for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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So by releasing the occupy-Gaza plan, Tel Aviv intends to provoke Tehran into taking new actions, which will provide Israel an excuse to further expand its military operation in the region while distracting international attention from Gaza.

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While the humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian enclave worsens day by day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has implied that the Israeli army will "occupy all of the Gaza Strip" as ceasefire talks with Hamas have reached an impasse.

\n

Considering that there are similar calls from members of the far-right, on whom Netanyahu's "fragile" coalition government relies, it is very likely Israel's security Cabinet will adopt the plan after deliberating on it on Thursday.

\n

The Netanyahu Cabinet claims the three objectives laid out at the start of Israel's offensive in Gaza — defeating Hamas, seeing the release of its hostages and removing the threat of possible future attacks — remain unchanged. However, if Israel occupies the whole of Gaza, which is not necessarily a means to realize any of its three goals, it will mark a watershed moment since the outbreak of the conflict following Hamas' Oct 7 attacks on Israel.

\n

Currently, Israel controls about 75 percent of Gaza. Although the Hamas' attacks in 2023, in which 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage, triggered Israel's military operations in Gaza, the huge damages Israel has inflicted on the Palestinians have far exceeded retaliation and subjected Tel Aviv to fierce censure from the international community, except from its backer, the United States.

\n

What is particularly bad is Israel intentionally restricting the supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza. According to local health authorities, more than 60,000 Palestinians, including 18,000 children, have been killed either because of Israel's offensive or the famine it has caused.

\n

The plan to occupy the whole of Gaza is yet another bid by Netanyahu to cling to power in the face of mounting opposition to the conflict at home. Increasingly, Israelis are realizing that their leader doesn't want a ceasefire at all.

\n

After all, it is Israel that halted the three-phase ceasefire process brokered by the US and agreed upon by all parties, including itself, after passing the buck to the Hamas.

\n

The more the Israeli people oppose the conflict and want peace, the more their leader pushes for harsher measures in Gaza while opening more fronts with almost all its neighbors.

\n

NBC News reported that Commanders for Israel's Security, a group representing hundreds of retired Israeli security officials, addressed a letter to the US president earlier this month, calling on him to press Israel to end the conflict. In the letter the group said it believes Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat — and that it was time to "end the war, return the hostages" and "stop the suffering".

\n

The US remains the biggest supplier of arms to Israel. According to Brown University's Costs of War Project, US spending on Israel's military operations from Oct 7, 2023, to Sept 30, 2024, reached more than $17.9 billion.

\n

It is clear that Israel's threat to take the whole of Gaza is not about defeating Hamas or rescuing the hostages, but a new tactic by Tel Aviv to steer the situation toward greater chaos, meeting the needs of its domestic politics.

\n

That the Netanyahu Cabinet chose to make its occupy-the-whole-Gaza plan public — when it could have carried it out without making a high-profile announcement — should be regarded as an attempt to test how Israel's regional archrival, Iran, will react.

\n

Iran has practiced considerable restraint after Israel and the US bombed its nuclear facilities in June. But Israel doesn't want to see the situation calm down. Not to mention that in the process it has emerged as the major target of international criticism for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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So by releasing the occupy-Gaza plan, Tel Aviv intends to provoke Tehran into taking new actions, which will provide Israel an excuse to further expand its military operation in the region while distracting international attention from Gaza.

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Dancers from The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting react to the audience's applause during the curtain call at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Friday.

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When Debbie Allen, an acclaimed US actress, choreographer and the 2025 Academy Honorary Award recipient, stepped into the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, she did something rare.

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As executive producer of Grey's Anatomy, Allen had cleared her production schedule so she could witness The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, a poetic Chinese dance drama premiering in Los Angeles on Friday.

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"I am so honored to see this incredible performance. I'm so thrilled that these Chinese artists have come to America to share their culture, to share their grace and power, and inspire all of us," she told China Daily.

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By the end of the evening, Allen was on her feet, applauding with joy and admiration. Her sentiment captured the essence of the night, a celebration of cultural artistry and people's connection across countries.

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The dance drama is inspired by A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains, the monumental 12th-century scroll painting by Wang Ximeng, a teenage prodigy of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127).

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The original scroll — now housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing — has rarely been exhibited and has never traveled abroad.

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Presented by the China Oriental Performing Arts Group, The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting captivated a full house with its rich visual storytelling and emotional depth. More than a performance, it was a living expression of Chinese artistic heritage that bridges past and present, East and West.

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Structured in seven poetic chapters from "Unfolding the Scroll" to "Merging with the Painting", the production follows a modern cultural historian's journey back in time to explore the artist's creative spirit and the philosophical richness of this masterpiece.

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Film director and producer Harrison Engle described the experience as "emotionally moving".

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New perspective

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"It's really extraordinary, the dance, choreography, design, lighting and music, all so overwhelming and so moving," he told China Daily. "I hope that this show is welcomed by many people outside of the immediate Chinese community in the US. I think it would give them a whole new perspective about Chinese culture."

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Through its flowing narrative and elegant choreography, the production becomes a profound reflection on artistic devotion, cultural legacy and the enduring spirit of Chinese civilization. For many audience members, the show was their first encounter with Chinese classical dance on such an expressive scale.

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"This show was wonderful. It's a real art," film producer Bogdan Szumilas told China Daily. "We need more shows like this."

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Evie, a young dancer who attended the premiere, described the show as "super interesting".

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"It's definitely something I haven't seen before," she said. "I loved the costumes, and all the design elements were really captivating. The story was told beautifully."

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The performance has already been hailed in China as a "pinnacle of aesthetics" and has enjoyed more than 700 sold-out performances since its debut in 2021. Its international acclaim surged after the mesmerizing "Green Waist" dance segment was featured on China's Spring Festival Gala in 2022.

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In Los Angeles, the city's multicultural landscape made the premiere particularly meaningful, with a diverse crowd of artists, executives and cultural influencers in attendance. Before the performance, anticipation was already high.

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"I love Chinese culture," said Lance Sterling, owner of concert venues across Southern California, including the House of Blues. "And I believe this is true Chinese culture. I hope one day my concerts can showcase such Chinese dance and performance."

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His wife, Caryn Sterling, a talent manager in the entertainment industry, echoed that enthusiasm. "My eyes are wide-open, my heart is wide-open. We can't wait to take it all in — the grace, the creativity, the detail. I think this will stay with me forever," she said.

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Douglas Ivanovich, founder of World Peace One Concerts and a member of the LA Beverly Arts group, believes that art serves as a bridge between nations.

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"One of the missions of the arts is to help people understand each other better, and to elevate humanity into a more creative, peaceful and productive existence," he told China Daily. "Art is one of our best ambassadors."

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As the final curtain fell, the theater known for hosting the Oscars erupted in a lengthy standing ovation.

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"What I saw tonight isn't just Chinese culture, it's universal. In today's world, art remains one of the most powerful forces for healing and fostering connection between nations," Allen said.

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renali@chinadailyusa.com

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The United Kingdom began implementing its new "one-for-one" migrant return agreement with France on Wednesday, enabling exchanges of illegal arrivals for legitimate asylum-seekers with British ties.

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The European Commission-approved initiative marks the first such bilateral return arrangement between the two countries, with both sides emphasizing their role in deterring dangerous Channel crossings.

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The plan marks a key initiative in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's strategy to combat illegal migration amid rising political pressure.

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Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron announced the "one in, one out" agreement last month as part of wider efforts.

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For each person returned under the new deal, the UK will accept an equal number of eligible migrants through legal channels, provided they meet security requirements and have not previously attempted Channel crossings.

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UK government sources had said previously that the new agreement would involve about 50 returns a week, or 2,600 a year.

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UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Tuesday that there are no set limits on the number of migrants to be exchanged under the new bilateral agreement.

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Wider strategy

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Despite criticism that the program's scale will mean it has only a limited deterrent effect, Cooper insisted the French agreement forms just one component of a wider government strategy.

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Other government measures target smugglers through sanctions, tackle social media recruitment, and work with food delivery companies to prevent illegal employment, reported Reuters.

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Speaking to ITV News, Cooper declined to estimate the number of migrants facing return to France.

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She said: "There's no specified number agreed as part of the overall program, because we want to build it and we want to test it.

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"This is a pilot program. We expect it to build over time and we want to increase the numbers, but we need to test the processes, because this has never happened before."

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Speaking to Sky News, she added: "The principle says, frankly, if you arrive here on a small boat, you have paid thousands of pounds to a criminal people smuggler actually, you should be being returned, that money should be lost … and we should be taking those who have applied lawfully who've been through security checks."

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France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau posted on X that disrupting people smuggling operations is the "clear objective" of the new agreement.

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More than 25,000 people have reached the UK by small boats this year so far, despite Starmer's pledge to "smash the gangs" of smugglers and reduce arrivals.

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Tensions have escalated across England as both pro — and anti-immigration groups staged protests at hotels housing asylum-seekers in recent weeks.

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jonathan@mail.chinadailyuk.com

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The United Kingdom began implementing its new "one-for-one" migrant return agreement with France on Wednesday, enabling exchanges of illegal arrivals for legitimate asylum-seekers with British ties.

\n

The European Commission-approved initiative marks the first such bilateral return arrangement between the two countries, with both sides emphasizing their role in deterring dangerous Channel crossings.

\n

The plan marks a key initiative in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's strategy to combat illegal migration amid rising political pressure.

\n

Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron announced the "one in, one out" agreement last month as part of wider efforts.

\n

For each person returned under the new deal, the UK will accept an equal number of eligible migrants through legal channels, provided they meet security requirements and have not previously attempted Channel crossings.

\n

UK government sources had said previously that the new agreement would involve about 50 returns a week, or 2,600 a year.

\n

UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said on Tuesday that there are no set limits on the number of migrants to be exchanged under the new bilateral agreement.

\n

Wider strategy

\n

Despite criticism that the program's scale will mean it has only a limited deterrent effect, Cooper insisted the French agreement forms just one component of a wider government strategy.

\n

Other government measures target smugglers through sanctions, tackle social media recruitment, and work with food delivery companies to prevent illegal employment, reported Reuters.

\n

Speaking to ITV News, Cooper declined to estimate the number of migrants facing return to France.

\n

She said: "There's no specified number agreed as part of the overall program, because we want to build it and we want to test it.

\n

"This is a pilot program. We expect it to build over time and we want to increase the numbers, but we need to test the processes, because this has never happened before."

\n

Speaking to Sky News, she added: "The principle says, frankly, if you arrive here on a small boat, you have paid thousands of pounds to a criminal people smuggler actually, you should be being returned, that money should be lost … and we should be taking those who have applied lawfully who've been through security checks."

\n

France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau posted on X that disrupting people smuggling operations is the "clear objective" of the new agreement.

\n

More than 25,000 people have reached the UK by small boats this year so far, despite Starmer's pledge to "smash the gangs" of smugglers and reduce arrivals.

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Tensions have escalated across England as both pro — and anti-immigration groups staged protests at hotels housing asylum-seekers in recent weeks.

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jonathan@mail.chinadailyuk.com

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Hongqi brand cars are on display at a weeklong international automobile expo that opened in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, on Tuesday. Hongqi is the high-end brand of Changchun, Jilin province-based State-owned automaker China FAW Group.

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Alibaba Group's grocery retail arm Hema, also known as Freshippo, has officially exited the membership store business, shuttering all Hema X locations as it pivots toward more profitable formats amid intensifying competition in China's retail market.

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Hema said that its Shanghai Senlan store, the last remaining Hema X location, will cease operations on Aug 31. The closure follows the shutdown of stores in Beijing; Suzhou and Nanjing of Jiangsu province in late July. After the Senlan store closure, Hema will no longer operate any stores under the membership model.

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Customers holding Hema X memberships — priced at 258 yuan ($35.9) annually for Gold and 658 yuan for Diamond — will be eligible for refunds or can transfer benefits to other Hema formats.

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The move signals the end of Hema's experiment with membership stores, which the company once positioned as a "second growth curve" akin to US membership giants Costco and Sam's Club.

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The first Hema X opened in Shanghai in October 2020. By October 2023, the format had expanded to 10 stores across key cities.

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Hema management made a strategic call earlier this year to concentrate resources on Freshippo and Hema NB (neighbor business), both of which are showing stronger growth momentum.

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In an internal letter at the end of 2024, Hema CEO Yan Xiaolei reaffirmed confidence in the company's Hema NB format, with a goal to expand to 300 stores in fiscal year 2025.

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According to Alibaba's latest annual report, Hema plans to deepen its presence in emerging cities and counties, with a focus on value-driven formats. The company's gross merchandise value surpassed 75 billion yuan in fiscal year 2025, and its adjusted earnings before interest, taxation and amortization turned positive for the first time. Freshippo now operates over 420 stores, with online orders contributing more than 60 percent of sales.

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Analysts said the collapse of Hema X highlights the challenges Chinese retailers face in replicating the US membership model.

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"Hema X charged membership fees, but it never truly validated a mature model," said Jason Yu, general manager of CTR Market Research. "It faced pressure from both global competitors like Sam's Club and domestic players, but lacked strong differentiation in product assortment and customer experience."

\n

While Sam's Club benefits from a global supply chain and robust local procurement, most Chinese entrants lack comparable sourcing and private-label development capabilities, said Yu.

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"Costco has started to localize its assortment, but the offering still leans heavily toward an American lifestyle that doesn't fully align with Chinese consumer habits," Yu said. "Omnichannel capabilities also remain weak — there's no front-end warehouse system to support fast delivery expectations."

\n

Hema's retreat from the warehouse format also reflects broader changes in Chinese consumer behavior, particularly among middle- and high-income shoppers.

\n

"High-income households still value product quality and freshness, but they've become increasingly rational," said Laura Liu, senior research analyst at market observer Mintel China. "We're seeing more of them shift toward fresh-product discount stores, which offer a better price-to-value balance."

\n

According to Mintel, shoppers are no longer loyal to a single retail format. Instead, they alternate between warehouse stores and discount channels depending on purchase scenarios. This crossover trend reflects a broad shift toward flexible, needs-based consumption.

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Hema is doubling down on its discount Hema NB format to capture this evolving demand.

\n

Consultancy Kantar Worldpanel data show that Hema NB boosted its penetration by 1.6 percentage points in eastern China during the first quarter of 2025, outpacing growth in traditional retail formats. Overall, Freshippo's reach grew 1.3 percentage points year-on-year in the first quarter.

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The company has also accelerated store openings, averaging one new location every five days in 2024.

\n

The NB format, focused on community-based stores offering aggressively priced fresh goods and snacks, has shown particular strength in town-level markets. In the first quarter, discount snack store penetration reached 18 percent, with southern and lower-tier regions seeing the fastest growth.

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"Consumers are seeking more value without compromising on quality," Liu said. "Discount retailers that deliver on both fronts are well-positioned to capture share in this new retail landscape."

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wangzhuoqiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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", - "content": "

Alibaba Group's grocery retail arm Hema, also known as Freshippo, has officially exited the membership store business, shuttering all Hema X locations as it pivots toward more profitable formats amid intensifying competition in China's retail market.

\n

Hema said that its Shanghai Senlan store, the last remaining Hema X location, will cease operations on Aug 31. The closure follows the shutdown of stores in Beijing; Suzhou and Nanjing of Jiangsu province in late July. After the Senlan store closure, Hema will no longer operate any stores under the membership model.

\n

Customers holding Hema X memberships — priced at 258 yuan ($35.9) annually for Gold and 658 yuan for Diamond — will be eligible for refunds or can transfer benefits to other Hema formats.

\n

The move signals the end of Hema's experiment with membership stores, which the company once positioned as a "second growth curve" akin to US membership giants Costco and Sam's Club.

\n

The first Hema X opened in Shanghai in October 2020. By October 2023, the format had expanded to 10 stores across key cities.

\n

Hema management made a strategic call earlier this year to concentrate resources on Freshippo and Hema NB (neighbor business), both of which are showing stronger growth momentum.

\n

In an internal letter at the end of 2024, Hema CEO Yan Xiaolei reaffirmed confidence in the company's Hema NB format, with a goal to expand to 300 stores in fiscal year 2025.

\n

According to Alibaba's latest annual report, Hema plans to deepen its presence in emerging cities and counties, with a focus on value-driven formats. The company's gross merchandise value surpassed 75 billion yuan in fiscal year 2025, and its adjusted earnings before interest, taxation and amortization turned positive for the first time. Freshippo now operates over 420 stores, with online orders contributing more than 60 percent of sales.

\n

Analysts said the collapse of Hema X highlights the challenges Chinese retailers face in replicating the US membership model.

\n

"Hema X charged membership fees, but it never truly validated a mature model," said Jason Yu, general manager of CTR Market Research. "It faced pressure from both global competitors like Sam's Club and domestic players, but lacked strong differentiation in product assortment and customer experience."

\n

While Sam's Club benefits from a global supply chain and robust local procurement, most Chinese entrants lack comparable sourcing and private-label development capabilities, said Yu.

\n

"Costco has started to localize its assortment, but the offering still leans heavily toward an American lifestyle that doesn't fully align with Chinese consumer habits," Yu said. "Omnichannel capabilities also remain weak — there's no front-end warehouse system to support fast delivery expectations."

\n

Hema's retreat from the warehouse format also reflects broader changes in Chinese consumer behavior, particularly among middle- and high-income shoppers.

\n

"High-income households still value product quality and freshness, but they've become increasingly rational," said Laura Liu, senior research analyst at market observer Mintel China. "We're seeing more of them shift toward fresh-product discount stores, which offer a better price-to-value balance."

\n

According to Mintel, shoppers are no longer loyal to a single retail format. Instead, they alternate between warehouse stores and discount channels depending on purchase scenarios. This crossover trend reflects a broad shift toward flexible, needs-based consumption.

\n

Hema is doubling down on its discount Hema NB format to capture this evolving demand.

\n

Consultancy Kantar Worldpanel data show that Hema NB boosted its penetration by 1.6 percentage points in eastern China during the first quarter of 2025, outpacing growth in traditional retail formats. Overall, Freshippo's reach grew 1.3 percentage points year-on-year in the first quarter.

\n

The company has also accelerated store openings, averaging one new location every five days in 2024.

\n

The NB format, focused on community-based stores offering aggressively priced fresh goods and snacks, has shown particular strength in town-level markets. In the first quarter, discount snack store penetration reached 18 percent, with southern and lower-tier regions seeing the fastest growth.

\n

"Consumers are seeking more value without compromising on quality," Liu said. "Discount retailers that deliver on both fronts are well-positioned to capture share in this new retail landscape."

\n

wangzhuoqiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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Liverpool's new attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz in action during a preseason friendly against Athletic Bilbao on Monday.

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LONDON — Florian Wirtz says his huge price tag "doesn't matter", as he prepares for his first season in the Premier League after a switch to champion Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen.

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The attacking midfielder arrived at Anfield for an initial 100 million pounds ($132 million) that could rise to 116 million with add-ons, making his move a potential British record.

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However, speaking after impressing in a 3-2 friendly win over Athletic Bilbao on Monday, the 22-year-old brushed off the size of his transfer fee.

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"I don't think about it. I just want to play football, and how much money the clubs pay between each other, it doesn't matter," he said.

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"Of course the big challenge is to win the title again, and it is the most difficult thing, so (I will) try and just create chances and also work against the ball.

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"I can also run a lot, so (I will) bring this to the team and, then, with the ball, I can make the team better and put my teammates into better situations."

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Liverpool faces FA Cup winner Crystal Palace in the season-opening Community Shield on Sunday and kicks off its Premier League title defense at home to Bournemouth on Aug 15.

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Germany international Wirtz said he was relishing the challenge.

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"There are some differences to Germany, but I think there is also something I can learn and make me better, so, I am really looking forward to it," he said.

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"It's more intense and more physical, every player is really strong, really fast. That is what everybody is telling me."

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Big spender

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Liverpool has spent more than 250 million pounds so far in the summer transfer window on a clutch of new players, including Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, who also came from Leverkusen, and Giorgi Mamardashvili.

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The club is understood to have made a bid of around 110 million pounds, plus potential add-ons, for unsettled Newcastle striker Alexander Isak last week, which was later rejected.

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Manager Arne Slot said after two friendlies against Athletic Bilbao at Anfield on Monday that there was "always room for improvement", despite the club's march to a record-equaling 20th league title last season.

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"We've added a few, in my opinion, extra weapons," said the Dutchman. "So, Florian has a lot of creativity in the final third. We've lost, with Trent (Alexander-Arnold, who signed for Real Madrid), a lot of creativity from the back.

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"Trent's crosses and ability to pick out runners were so special — I think Flo has this quality, as well, in a totally different position."

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Liverpool paid tribute to late forward Diogo Jota in their first matches at Anfield since the forward and his brother Andre Silva died in a car accident in Spain last month.

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Slot said in his match program notes that it had been a "tough time for everyone connected with the club, but especially for Diogo's family, his wife, his children and friends".

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"We cannot imagine the pain that they have been going through, and the club will continue to give them all the support they can to go forward," he wrote.

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"We will always carry him with us in our hearts, in our thoughts, wherever we go."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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"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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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"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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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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