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People scan a newspaper report about Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, being officially elected the country's prime minister, in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday. Takaichi won in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female prime minister.

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Sanae Takaichi, who was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday by both houses of the nation's parliament, is expected to bring new life to scandal-hit politics and a struggling economy with a fresh cabinet lineup.

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Takaichi, president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, garnered 237 votes against Yoshihiko Noda, head of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, who won 149 votes in the first round of the lower house election.

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To win this election, Japanese law requires at least 233 votes in the first round in the 465-seat lower house of the Diet. If no candidate receives the required votes, the candidate with the higher number of votes in the runoff election between the top two candidates from the first round will win.

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The House of Councillors, the upper house of the Diet, also held its vote, but no candidate secured a majority in the first round. Takaichi led with 123 votes, followed by Noda with 44. An unprecedented runoff for the upper chamber, the first in 13 years, was triggered between Takaichi and Noda, with Takaichi ultimately winning the race, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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By winning in both chambers, Takaichi was officially named Japan's 104th prime minister.

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Responding to a related question on Tuesday afternoon at a regular news conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that China noted the result of the vote and considers it Japan's internal affair.

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Guo said Beijing hopes that Japan will work with China to uphold the political foundation of bilateral ties and fully advance the strategic relationship of mutual benefit.

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In Takaichi's new cabinet lineup, which is a bid to build party unity and ensure policy stability, Minoru Kihara will serve as chief cabinet secretary, Yoshimasa Hayashi will become internal affairs minister, Shinjiro Koizumi will take the post of defense minister, and Toshimitsu Motegi will return as foreign minister.

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Takaichi, 64, an ultraconservative politician, was elected president of the ruling LDP on Oct 4, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba, who stepped down midway through his term to take responsibility for the party's two consecutive losses in national elections.

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The defeats left the LDP in the minority in both the lower and upper houses. Ishiba and his cabinet collectively resigned on Tuesday morning to clear road for the election.

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Takaichi will now lead a minority government with a new coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party. The JIP's 35 votes in the lower house contributed significantly to her success after the LDP ended its 26-year coalition with Komeito earlier this month.

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The new LDP-JIP coalition will "aim to revive Japan" by creating a "self-sustaining nation" in the region, according to their agreement.

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Hiroshi Shiratori, a political science professor at Hosei University in Tokyo, said the LDP has kept a "certain distance" from the JIP, unlike its full-fledged coalition with Komeito.

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Shiratori said the LDP-Komeito coalition was formed by sending a full lineup of ministers, making it a comprehensive form of alliance, whereas the LDP and JIP adopt an "extra-cabinet" approach.

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Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito also celebrated "the birth of Japan's first female prime minister", saying that his party will now monitor the government and engage in constructive debate from the opposition.

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Shiratori also noted that the cabinet features a "Trump-experience "lineup, with former tariff negotiators Ryosei Akazawa and Motegi, who have experience negotiating with United States President Donald Trump, joining the cabinet.

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With conservative Kihara as chief cabinet secretary, the government is expected to pursue a more conservative policy agenda, he added.

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According to Japanese media reports, Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, congratulated Takaichi and expressed hopes for bold measures to tackle Japan's economic stagnation.

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Tomoko Tamura, head of the Japanese Communist Party, criticized the new administration for "shelving key policies". She said on social media that there is no doubt a head-on confrontation will occur, because "this new administration has the potential to become the worst among postwar LDP administrations".

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The current extraordinary Diet session is expected to last 58 days until Dec 17. The LDP has proposed to the opposition parties that Takaichi should deliver her policy address on Friday, The Japan News reported.

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Contact the writers at houjunjie@chinadaily.com.cn

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People scan a newspaper report about Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, being officially elected the country's prime minister, in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday. Takaichi won in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female prime minister.

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Sanae Takaichi, who was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday by both houses of the nation's parliament, is expected to bring new life to scandal-hit politics and a struggling economy with a fresh cabinet lineup.

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Takaichi, president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, garnered 237 votes against Yoshihiko Noda, head of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, who won 149 votes in the first round of the lower house election.

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To win this election, Japanese law requires at least 233 votes in the first round in the 465-seat lower house of the Diet. If no candidate receives the required votes, the candidate with the higher number of votes in the runoff election between the top two candidates from the first round will win.

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The House of Councillors, the upper house of the Diet, also held its vote, but no candidate secured a majority in the first round. Takaichi led with 123 votes, followed by Noda with 44. An unprecedented runoff for the upper chamber, the first in 13 years, was triggered between Takaichi and Noda, with Takaichi ultimately winning the race, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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By winning in both chambers, Takaichi was officially named Japan's 104th prime minister.

\n

Responding to a related question on Tuesday afternoon at a regular news conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that China noted the result of the vote and considers it Japan's internal affair.

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Guo said Beijing hopes that Japan will work with China to uphold the political foundation of bilateral ties and fully advance the strategic relationship of mutual benefit.

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In Takaichi's new cabinet lineup, which is a bid to build party unity and ensure policy stability, Minoru Kihara will serve as chief cabinet secretary, Yoshimasa Hayashi will become internal affairs minister, Shinjiro Koizumi will take the post of defense minister, and Toshimitsu Motegi will return as foreign minister.

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Takaichi, 64, an ultraconservative politician, was elected president of the ruling LDP on Oct 4, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba, who stepped down midway through his term to take responsibility for the party's two consecutive losses in national elections.

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The defeats left the LDP in the minority in both the lower and upper houses. Ishiba and his cabinet collectively resigned on Tuesday morning to clear road for the election.

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Takaichi will now lead a minority government with a new coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party. The JIP's 35 votes in the lower house contributed significantly to her success after the LDP ended its 26-year coalition with Komeito earlier this month.

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The new LDP-JIP coalition will "aim to revive Japan" by creating a "self-sustaining nation" in the region, according to their agreement.

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Hiroshi Shiratori, a political science professor at Hosei University in Tokyo, said the LDP has kept a "certain distance" from the JIP, unlike its full-fledged coalition with Komeito.

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Shiratori said the LDP-Komeito coalition was formed by sending a full lineup of ministers, making it a comprehensive form of alliance, whereas the LDP and JIP adopt an "extra-cabinet" approach.

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Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito also celebrated "the birth of Japan's first female prime minister", saying that his party will now monitor the government and engage in constructive debate from the opposition.

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Shiratori also noted that the cabinet features a "Trump-experience "lineup, with former tariff negotiators Ryosei Akazawa and Motegi, who have experience negotiating with United States President Donald Trump, joining the cabinet.

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With conservative Kihara as chief cabinet secretary, the government is expected to pursue a more conservative policy agenda, he added.

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According to Japanese media reports, Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, congratulated Takaichi and expressed hopes for bold measures to tackle Japan's economic stagnation.

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Tomoko Tamura, head of the Japanese Communist Party, criticized the new administration for "shelving key policies". She said on social media that there is no doubt a head-on confrontation will occur, because "this new administration has the potential to become the worst among postwar LDP administrations".

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The current extraordinary Diet session is expected to last 58 days until Dec 17. The LDP has proposed to the opposition parties that Takaichi should deliver her policy address on Friday, The Japan News reported.

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Contact the writers at houjunjie@chinadaily.com.cn

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Chinese researchers have developed a spectroscopic chip with a novel technique that offers an unprecedented combination of exceptional resolution and a panoramic view, unlocking the potential for sharper, faster and wider scans of the universe.

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While conventional high-resolution spectrometers are often bulky and heavy, the chip, named RAFAEL in English and Yuheng in Chinese, is the size of a mobile phone SIM card, researchers from Tsinghua University said. The study was published in the international journal Nature on Oct 15.

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Taking the technology's application in astronomy as an example, Fang Lu, research leader and professor at Tsinghua University's Department of Electrical Engineering, said the chip is capable of capturing full spectral data with sub-angstrom resolution for about 10,000 stars per second.

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"Using traditional scanning methods, compiling complete spectra for all stars in the Milky Way would take thousands of years," Fang said. "This chip could potentially reduce that time to under a decade."

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Moreover, its miniaturized design also allows it to be mounted on satellites or deep-space probes, bringing hope for charting unprecedented spectral maps of the universe in the coming years, she added.

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The core innovation embedded in the spectroscopic imager resolves a long-standing challenge in spectral imaging — the trade-off between resolution and field breadth, which means that extreme clarity and fine details can only be achieved at the expense of a broad field of view, and vice versa.

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Fang and her team overcame this dilemma by employing advanced computational imaging methods and reconfigurable integrated photonics based on lithium niobate.

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"The result is a snapshot spectroscopy with 10-megapixel-level spatial resolution and a sub-angstrom spectral resolution across visible and near-infrared wavelengths," she said.

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It gives spectrometers the capability to discern light wavelengths down to ten-millionths of a millimeter and detect the slightest energy variations while simultaneously capturing wide-field scenes in high detail, according to Fang.

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"This new technique significantly surpasses existing international counterparts in snapshot spectroscopy, improving the spectral resolution by two orders of magnitude," Fang said.

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She added that an on-chip prototype of the technology measures 2 centimeters in length and width, with a depth of 0.5 centimeters, making it highly portable and adaptable for future space and astronomical applications.

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According to the research paper, experimental results have shown the technique's promising practical applications for material identification, plant health, autonomous driving, atomic spectroscopy, astronomical observation and other fields.

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Fang said operations are underway to put the technique into use on large-aperture telescopes at observatories in Xinglong county in Hebei province, Lijiang in Yunnan province and the Canary Islands of Spain.

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"The study marks not an endpoint, but a beginning, showing how intelligent photonics can keep pushing the boundaries of what light can reveal," she said.

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wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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An exhibition honoring war heroes opens to the public at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai on Monday.

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An exhibition featuring 362 artifacts unearthed from three provinces, shedding light on the life trajectories of war heroes through technological archaeology opened at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai on Monday.

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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the exhibition brings to life three war stories from battles that took place in Fangshan county in Lyuliang city, Shanxi province; Suning county in Cangzhou city, Hebei province; and Quanjiao county in Chuzhou city, Anhui province, highlighting the profound spirit and contemporary relevance of the great wartime efforts, according to the memorial.

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"This exhibition is unique as we chose a very small narrative angle to tell the stories, using ordinary yet great individuals to reflect the CPC's pivotal role as a cornerstone in the national resistance," said Qu Yutong, who works for the memorial's research department.

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"Through technological archaeology, history acquires depth and technology gains warmth, allowing the great wartime spirit to be presented in a more tangible way," said Qu, who is also curator of the exhibition.

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In a valley in Fangshan, the remains of 49 martyrs were uncovered. Evidence of bullet wounds, amputations and severe infections were found, revealing the brutal conditions and sacrifices of that time.

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In the exhibition hall, the excavation site of the martyrs' graves has been recreated to scale using sand table models, complemented by technologies, such as holographic imaging and 3D printing, to witness the powerful process of the martyrs' stories coming to light.

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In addition, modern technology has enabled some of these once-anonymous heroes to be identified. In 2022, a family member named Cui Yuqi traveled to Fangshan, fulfilling the wishes of his late grandmother and father to find his uncle, martyr Cui Haizhi. Ultimately, the remains labeled M19 at the village site were confirmed to be Cui Haizhi, and he was finally "reunited" with his family after decades.

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Artifacts such as buttons, bullets, belts, bowls, iron spoons and toothbrushes were found in the graves. The deeds of Cui Haizhi after joining the army were also brought to light in a long poem penned by another martyr. The poem told the story of Cui's transformation on the battlefield from a new recruit who was frequently absent-minded to a strong revolutionary soldier.

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Another part of the exhibition showcased artifacts from a battle in a village in Suning, where hundreds of soldiers and villagers were killed in 1942.

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"After the war, villagers didn't bury the bodies of the martyrs, but instead laid them on door panels and reed mats. The mats and panels decayed over the more than 80 years, but the iron nails remained, weighing more than 15 kilograms," Qu said.

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One martyr clutched a small round mirror with a photo of a young woman at the time of his death. The exhibition features both the original and color-restored images of the photo, which will assist in identifying the martyr and locating his family, the exhibition's organizers said.

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In the immersive tribute space of the exhibition, which will run until December, a chestnut tree from the archaeological site in Quanjiao was used as a design reference.

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"Through the 'tree of life' and the big numbers showing the military and civilian casualties during the war, the exhibition conveys the theme of the undying spirit, guiding visitors to reflect, remember and carry on the legacy," Qu said. "The earth beneath the tree comes from the three locations involved in the exhibition's stories."

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The technological archaeology techniques employed come from Fudan University's molecular archaeology lab. Since 2015, a team led by Wen Shaoqing from the lab has dedicated its efforts to identifying the remains of martyrs and reuniting them with their families. The team has completed DNA tests on more than 1,600 suspected martyr remains and over 100 of their relatives.

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"With the help of cutting-edge techniques, visitors to the exhibition can see how DNA identification gives names back to some nameless martyrs, how strontium isotope analysis traces their origins and journeys, how pathological trauma analysis reconstructs the brutality at the battlefields, and how craniofacial reconstruction brings their faces back across time," Wen said.

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zhouwenting@chinadaily.com.cn

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An exhibition honoring war heroes opens to the public at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai on Monday.

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An exhibition featuring 362 artifacts unearthed from three provinces, shedding light on the life trajectories of war heroes through technological archaeology opened at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai on Monday.

\n

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the exhibition brings to life three war stories from battles that took place in Fangshan county in Lyuliang city, Shanxi province; Suning county in Cangzhou city, Hebei province; and Quanjiao county in Chuzhou city, Anhui province, highlighting the profound spirit and contemporary relevance of the great wartime efforts, according to the memorial.

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"This exhibition is unique as we chose a very small narrative angle to tell the stories, using ordinary yet great individuals to reflect the CPC's pivotal role as a cornerstone in the national resistance," said Qu Yutong, who works for the memorial's research department.

\n

"Through technological archaeology, history acquires depth and technology gains warmth, allowing the great wartime spirit to be presented in a more tangible way," said Qu, who is also curator of the exhibition.

\n

In a valley in Fangshan, the remains of 49 martyrs were uncovered. Evidence of bullet wounds, amputations and severe infections were found, revealing the brutal conditions and sacrifices of that time.

\n

In the exhibition hall, the excavation site of the martyrs' graves has been recreated to scale using sand table models, complemented by technologies, such as holographic imaging and 3D printing, to witness the powerful process of the martyrs' stories coming to light.

\n

In addition, modern technology has enabled some of these once-anonymous heroes to be identified. In 2022, a family member named Cui Yuqi traveled to Fangshan, fulfilling the wishes of his late grandmother and father to find his uncle, martyr Cui Haizhi. Ultimately, the remains labeled M19 at the village site were confirmed to be Cui Haizhi, and he was finally "reunited" with his family after decades.

\n

Artifacts such as buttons, bullets, belts, bowls, iron spoons and toothbrushes were found in the graves. The deeds of Cui Haizhi after joining the army were also brought to light in a long poem penned by another martyr. The poem told the story of Cui's transformation on the battlefield from a new recruit who was frequently absent-minded to a strong revolutionary soldier.

\n

Another part of the exhibition showcased artifacts from a battle in a village in Suning, where hundreds of soldiers and villagers were killed in 1942.

\n

"After the war, villagers didn't bury the bodies of the martyrs, but instead laid them on door panels and reed mats. The mats and panels decayed over the more than 80 years, but the iron nails remained, weighing more than 15 kilograms," Qu said.

\n

One martyr clutched a small round mirror with a photo of a young woman at the time of his death. The exhibition features both the original and color-restored images of the photo, which will assist in identifying the martyr and locating his family, the exhibition's organizers said.

\n

In the immersive tribute space of the exhibition, which will run until December, a chestnut tree from the archaeological site in Quanjiao was used as a design reference.

\n

"Through the 'tree of life' and the big numbers showing the military and civilian casualties during the war, the exhibition conveys the theme of the undying spirit, guiding visitors to reflect, remember and carry on the legacy," Qu said. "The earth beneath the tree comes from the three locations involved in the exhibition's stories."

\n

The technological archaeology techniques employed come from Fudan University's molecular archaeology lab. Since 2015, a team led by Wen Shaoqing from the lab has dedicated its efforts to identifying the remains of martyrs and reuniting them with their families. The team has completed DNA tests on more than 1,600 suspected martyr remains and over 100 of their relatives.

\n

"With the help of cutting-edge techniques, visitors to the exhibition can see how DNA identification gives names back to some nameless martyrs, how strontium isotope analysis traces their origins and journeys, how pathological trauma analysis reconstructs the brutality at the battlefields, and how craniofacial reconstruction brings their faces back across time," Wen said.

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zhouwenting@chinadaily.com.cn

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China's top procuratorate has warned that tailored data crimes designed to meet black market demands for personal information are emerging as a major threat to privacy and cybersecurity.

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According to a statement released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Tuesday, prosecutors across the country filed more than 2,100 cases and charged over 4,400 suspects with crimes related to the infringement of citizens' personal information during the first three quarters of 2025.The statement noted that these crimes are showing new features and evolving patterns that merit closer attention.

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Prosecutors said that some criminal groups are closely tracking the needs of the underground data-trading market, targeting, organizing and analyzing citizens' information to provide customized "raw data" services to downstream offenders.

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In one case, a man surnamed Han and several co-defendants are being prosecuted for running an illegal "car-tracking" business that spanned multiple provinces. The group allegedly hacked parking-platform software systems to steal vehicle entry and exit data, installed hidden GPS trackers without owners' consent and sold drivers' route information to paying clients.

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Other offenders have used web crawlers, Trojan viruses and penetration tools to infiltrate systems containing personal data, the statement said.

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Once obtained, the information was sold in bulk for profit — some of it later used in telecom fraud and other illegal activities.

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The statement also highlighted the rise of doxing, the public exposure of personal information. Doxing occurs when offenders obtain victims' private data from databases built on illegally collected personal information and publish or spread it online to incite harassment and abuse, fueling cyberbullying.

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The Supreme People's Procuratorate said it will intensify enforcement against personal-information crimes, enhance coordination between administrative and criminal investigations, and crack down on every step and link involved in such offenses.

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Prosecutors will also leverage public-interest litigation to protect citizens' private information, promote joint governance and strengthen legal education to raise public awareness.

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The goal, the statement said, is to foster a shared social consensus on protecting personal data and maintaining information security.

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yangzekun@chinadaily.com.cn

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Parents and their autistic children play a game in Hui'ai Farm in Tianjin's Xiqing district on June 1.

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A child and his parents work together in the field of the farm on June 1.

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TIANJIN — On a sunny autumn day, teenagers and their parents were busy harvesting corn and sweet potatoes on a piece of farmland in North China's Tianjin municipality.

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"We ate the corn we grew ourselves. It's very yummy," said Yunyao — a pseudonym for a 17-year-old autistic youth, smiling shyly as he shucked corn.

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Located in Tianjin's Xiqing district, Hui'ai Farm, which translates to a farm that collects love, was established by eight families with autistic or intellectually disabled children.

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Yunyao's father, Zhu Xijun, is one of the founders of the farm. Since leasing this land in October 2024, the once formally dressed lawyer has been wearing simple clothes and spending his days working in the fields.

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"I don't expect the farm to make money. The children are past school age, so they need something to do," he explained.

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Autism spectrum disorder involves challenges with social communication, repetitive behaviors and emotional abnormalities. The China Disabled Persons' Federation said in 2023 that the country had 13 million people diagnosed with ASD.

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Guan Xiaoyan, another founder of the farm, had to quit her job as a software operations engineer to take care of her son, who was diagnosed with autism at age three. Guan noticed that, after the boy stayed home following junior high graduation, the life skills and behavioral abilities he had worked hard to learn had begun to regress.

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"I felt I could neither care for him properly nor take care of myself," Guan, 50, recalled.

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Guan's 17-year-old son, once withdrawn and burdened by family tensions, has begun opening up through his work on the farm. "Through chores, he has learned cooperation, built healthy habits and is now more willing to play with others," she said.

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Stressing the importance of socialization and life skills for these young people, Zhu explained that they run the farm together to harness the proven value of work in autism rehabilitation.

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"Developing work habits is vital for fostering self-care abilities. Through labor, the youths interact with friends and family using language, actions and emotions. This process keeps them happy while improving their life skills," he said.

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The farm has received support from enterprises. Liu Zhiqiang, a 60-year-old villager with limb disability from a nearby disability assistance base, goes to the farm to assist with weeding and thinning of seedlings.

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During the just concluded National Day holiday, he and several others from the base came daily to help.

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"In the past, we were always the ones receiving help. Now, we can use our strengths to help these children, and it feels truly wonderful," Liu said.

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In recent years, China has continuously improved early screening, diagnosis and rehabilitation for ASD. Support services like inclusive education and rehabilitation therapy have seen progress, offering more help to children with autism.

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At the same time, the government and other organizations are supporting families with autistic children to pool resources to create job opportunities for this disabled group. A national policy, launched in February 2024, encourages HR agencies to provide disabled employment services.

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Under the support of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, Xihaner car wash, a project initiated in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen in which employees with autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy are hired, has been promoted nationwide — with dozens of car wash centers opened and hundreds of mentally disabled people employed in many cities, including Nanjing and Hefei in East China, and Chifeng in North China.

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In Tianjin's Baodi district, an employment base for people with disabilities, including a laundry business, has helped 68 disabled individuals gain both income and self-confidence.

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This year, Hui'ai Farm yielded over 500 kg of corn and more than 15,000 kg of sweet potatoes — a harvest that has brought immense joy to the autistic youths, as they have witnessed the fruits of their own labor.

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"We hope to develop some high-value-added agricultural products here in the future. This will allow the youths to enhance their skills while also improving the farm's self-sustainability, ultimately helping more people with mental challenges," Zhu said.

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Parents and their autistic children play a game in Hui'ai Farm in Tianjin's Xiqing district on June 1.

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A child and his parents work together in the field of the farm on June 1.

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TIANJIN — On a sunny autumn day, teenagers and their parents were busy harvesting corn and sweet potatoes on a piece of farmland in North China's Tianjin municipality.

\n

"We ate the corn we grew ourselves. It's very yummy," said Yunyao — a pseudonym for a 17-year-old autistic youth, smiling shyly as he shucked corn.

\n

Located in Tianjin's Xiqing district, Hui'ai Farm, which translates to a farm that collects love, was established by eight families with autistic or intellectually disabled children.

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Yunyao's father, Zhu Xijun, is one of the founders of the farm. Since leasing this land in October 2024, the once formally dressed lawyer has been wearing simple clothes and spending his days working in the fields.

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"I don't expect the farm to make money. The children are past school age, so they need something to do," he explained.

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Autism spectrum disorder involves challenges with social communication, repetitive behaviors and emotional abnormalities. The China Disabled Persons' Federation said in 2023 that the country had 13 million people diagnosed with ASD.

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Guan Xiaoyan, another founder of the farm, had to quit her job as a software operations engineer to take care of her son, who was diagnosed with autism at age three. Guan noticed that, after the boy stayed home following junior high graduation, the life skills and behavioral abilities he had worked hard to learn had begun to regress.

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"I felt I could neither care for him properly nor take care of myself," Guan, 50, recalled.

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Guan's 17-year-old son, once withdrawn and burdened by family tensions, has begun opening up through his work on the farm. "Through chores, he has learned cooperation, built healthy habits and is now more willing to play with others," she said.

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Stressing the importance of socialization and life skills for these young people, Zhu explained that they run the farm together to harness the proven value of work in autism rehabilitation.

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"Developing work habits is vital for fostering self-care abilities. Through labor, the youths interact with friends and family using language, actions and emotions. This process keeps them happy while improving their life skills," he said.

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The farm has received support from enterprises. Liu Zhiqiang, a 60-year-old villager with limb disability from a nearby disability assistance base, goes to the farm to assist with weeding and thinning of seedlings.

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During the just concluded National Day holiday, he and several others from the base came daily to help.

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"In the past, we were always the ones receiving help. Now, we can use our strengths to help these children, and it feels truly wonderful," Liu said.

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In recent years, China has continuously improved early screening, diagnosis and rehabilitation for ASD. Support services like inclusive education and rehabilitation therapy have seen progress, offering more help to children with autism.

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At the same time, the government and other organizations are supporting families with autistic children to pool resources to create job opportunities for this disabled group. A national policy, launched in February 2024, encourages HR agencies to provide disabled employment services.

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Under the support of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, Xihaner car wash, a project initiated in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen in which employees with autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy are hired, has been promoted nationwide — with dozens of car wash centers opened and hundreds of mentally disabled people employed in many cities, including Nanjing and Hefei in East China, and Chifeng in North China.

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In Tianjin's Baodi district, an employment base for people with disabilities, including a laundry business, has helped 68 disabled individuals gain both income and self-confidence.

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This year, Hui'ai Farm yielded over 500 kg of corn and more than 15,000 kg of sweet potatoes — a harvest that has brought immense joy to the autistic youths, as they have witnessed the fruits of their own labor.

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"We hope to develop some high-value-added agricultural products here in the future. This will allow the youths to enhance their skills while also improving the farm's self-sustainability, ultimately helping more people with mental challenges," Zhu said.

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Going by Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau's description, the thieves that broke into the Louvre Museum on Sunday morning stole jewelry that has "sentimental value and is priceless". The perpetrators of the crime used an angle grinder to force open a window of the museum and then used the same tool to threaten security guards.

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In an interview with France Inter radio, French Interior Minister Laurent Nu�0�9ez said, "Individuals entered the Louvre Museum …using an external freight elevator that was positioned on a truck."

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Photographs taken shortly after the incident showed the police sealing off the area near the Seine where the perpetrators had erected the freight elevator. This shows that those who carried out the crime were not ordinary burglars, but highly organized criminals who understood both the strengths as well as the blind spots of one of the most secure institutions in Europe.

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By installing a freight elevator on a public street, they exploited a simple loophole: the disconnect between internal museum security and external municipal surveillance. Inside the Louvre security is tight — there are metal detectors, and limits on the bag size visitors can carry inside. However, a freight elevator on a truck bed parked outside the museum would not draw anybody's attention; even patrolling police, if there were any, would mistake it for a moving company or construction company's vehicle and equipment.

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The last recorded theft at the Louvre dates back to 1998, when a painting by French painter Camille Corot was stolen in broad daylight and has never been recovered. Over the years, the Louvre's security system has improved; entry protocols have become more complex. Yet the criminals, too, have equipped themselves with more sophisticated tools and become more daring.

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The latest heist sends a warning that no system is ever foolproof. What is especially troubling is not merely the loss of valuables, but also the precedent it sets.

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If criminals can break into one of the most protected museums in the world, what stops others from doing the same elsewhere? The technique could, in theory, be replicated at other museums, government offices, corporate archives, or even private residences.

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What needs to be improved is coordination between institutions and city authorities. Museums might be equipped with the best internal security system, but if the city-level surveillance system fails to flag suspicious activity outside the museum walls, the system remains incomplete. Urban safety demands integration between private and public monitoring, between human vigilance and automated intelligence.

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Paris, like many European capitals, has invested heavily in security infrastructure since the mid-2010s, when terrorist attacks transformed public safety priorities. Yet the Louvre heist shows that such security infrastructure can be circumvented.

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It's time the whole security environment underwent a thorough review to prevent similar crimes from happening again. The Louvre incident tells us that safety cannot be taken for granted, even in the heart of civilization's greatest cities. Paris now faces the task of not only finding those behind the theft but also closing the security gaps, the latter being a task many other European cities need to undertake.

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We hope this case is cracked at the earliest and that it serves as a wakeup call that security in modern metropolises should never be taken lightly.

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The author is a senior teaching fellow at the University of Southampton.

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Traditional Chinese craftsmanship such as embroidery, ceramics and lacquerware, valued highly around the world, has been spreading Chinese culture globally for centuries. The rapid advancement of digital technology has now led to a surge in the appreciation and use of ancient Chinese arts and crafts worldwide, especially in modern fashion design.

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The explosive growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms such as JD.com, Alibaba, Taobao and Etsy has facilitated the global expansion of traditional Chinese arts and crafts including ceramics, silk and Chinese embroidery. Etsy, in particular, focuses more on the promotion and sale of traditional handicrafts and vintage pieces. Founded in 2005, Etsy is a platform committed to promoting traditional Chinese arts and crafts globally.

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Examples of online global expansion of traditional Chinese arts and crafts abound. Jingdezhen-based porcelain enterprises and London-based Yi Crafts deserve special mention in this regard. Jingdezhen, in Jiangxi province, is known as the "ceramics city" of China.

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Jingdezhen has long defined Chinese ceramics. Today, with the help of digital technology, Jingdezhen artisans are finding success both domestically and overseas. For example, AI technology has enabled them to supply their products across the world.

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Artisans in Jingdezhen are also using AI to customize and optimize the production and distribution of porcelain, designed to appeal to consumers' taste in Europe and North America.

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Jingdezhen artisan Gong Hua is known for his expertise in blue and white porcelain in Ming Dynasty-style, which is popular internationally. Gong has built his own kiln, the "Gong Hua Kiln", in order to popularize the traditional art of ceramic-making while embracing modern technology and aesthetics to cater to overseas markets.

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In addition to the plethora of China-based artisans exporting their products to foreign destinations, there are also an increasing number of overseas-based artisans working on porcelain. For example, Yi Crafts was founded by artisan Yiran Duan in London and is dedicated to preserving and popularizing traditional Chinese arts and crafts worldwide. Duan, originally from Dali in Yunnan province, is a member of the Bai ethnic minority group and offers a diverse range of traditional Chinese handicrafts with special focus on handicrafts made by Chinese ethnic minority groups.

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Many of the offerings of Yi Crafts have modern design. Also, Italian luxury fashion brand Marni has blended, quite beautifully, aspects of the Miao ethnic minority group's traditional embroidery in some of its products.

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Jiang Qiong Er is another representative artisan/artist of traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Jiang, a renowned Chinese designer and former art director and CEO of Shang Xia, a luxury brand backed by Hermes, focuses on contemporary takes on traditional Chinese crafts and aesthetics, resonating with overseas luxury goods consumers.

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This growing presence of traditional Chinese arts and crafts companies in overseas markets should not come as a surprise. Chinese history and heritage have long been admired by connoisseurs the world over. Increasing appreciation of and participation in Chinese festivals have led to the growing demand for China's rich intangible cultural heritage events and products. No wonder Chinese New Year and some other festivals are celebrated around the world today.

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Fuelling this global demand for traditional Chinese arts and crafts is perhaps the younger generation. In particular, Gen Z is increasingly asserting its self-identity through consumption, including consumption of fashion brands, because the works of Chinese artisans meet Gen Z's requirements. This, therefore, is not a short-term but a growing global trend.

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However, over time, artisans must adjust their designs, colors and even products — using digital technology if need be — to maintain their appeal and preserve and promote traditional Chinese arts and crafts and aesthetics.

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Chinese artisans, their highly skilled, intricate works, and traditional Chinese culture have become key elements of building a range of global brands, especially global fashion brands.

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As I continue my research, working closely with Chinese artisans to support the preservation of these traditional practices, it becomes clear that China's deep cultural roots and its craftsmanship are integral to the global narrative of cultural exchange and creativity.

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

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Traditional Chinese craftsmanship such as embroidery, ceramics and lacquerware, valued highly around the world, has been spreading Chinese culture globally for centuries. The rapid advancement of digital technology has now led to a surge in the appreciation and use of ancient Chinese arts and crafts worldwide, especially in modern fashion design.

\n

The explosive growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms such as JD.com, Alibaba, Taobao and Etsy has facilitated the global expansion of traditional Chinese arts and crafts including ceramics, silk and Chinese embroidery. Etsy, in particular, focuses more on the promotion and sale of traditional handicrafts and vintage pieces. Founded in 2005, Etsy is a platform committed to promoting traditional Chinese arts and crafts globally.

\n

Examples of online global expansion of traditional Chinese arts and crafts abound. Jingdezhen-based porcelain enterprises and London-based Yi Crafts deserve special mention in this regard. Jingdezhen, in Jiangxi province, is known as the "ceramics city" of China.

\n

Jingdezhen has long defined Chinese ceramics. Today, with the help of digital technology, Jingdezhen artisans are finding success both domestically and overseas. For example, AI technology has enabled them to supply their products across the world.

\n

Artisans in Jingdezhen are also using AI to customize and optimize the production and distribution of porcelain, designed to appeal to consumers' taste in Europe and North America.

\n

Jingdezhen artisan Gong Hua is known for his expertise in blue and white porcelain in Ming Dynasty-style, which is popular internationally. Gong has built his own kiln, the "Gong Hua Kiln", in order to popularize the traditional art of ceramic-making while embracing modern technology and aesthetics to cater to overseas markets.

\n

In addition to the plethora of China-based artisans exporting their products to foreign destinations, there are also an increasing number of overseas-based artisans working on porcelain. For example, Yi Crafts was founded by artisan Yiran Duan in London and is dedicated to preserving and popularizing traditional Chinese arts and crafts worldwide. Duan, originally from Dali in Yunnan province, is a member of the Bai ethnic minority group and offers a diverse range of traditional Chinese handicrafts with special focus on handicrafts made by Chinese ethnic minority groups.

\n

Many of the offerings of Yi Crafts have modern design. Also, Italian luxury fashion brand Marni has blended, quite beautifully, aspects of the Miao ethnic minority group's traditional embroidery in some of its products.

\n

Jiang Qiong Er is another representative artisan/artist of traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Jiang, a renowned Chinese designer and former art director and CEO of Shang Xia, a luxury brand backed by Hermes, focuses on contemporary takes on traditional Chinese crafts and aesthetics, resonating with overseas luxury goods consumers.

\n

This growing presence of traditional Chinese arts and crafts companies in overseas markets should not come as a surprise. Chinese history and heritage have long been admired by connoisseurs the world over. Increasing appreciation of and participation in Chinese festivals have led to the growing demand for China's rich intangible cultural heritage events and products. No wonder Chinese New Year and some other festivals are celebrated around the world today.

\n

Fuelling this global demand for traditional Chinese arts and crafts is perhaps the younger generation. In particular, Gen Z is increasingly asserting its self-identity through consumption, including consumption of fashion brands, because the works of Chinese artisans meet Gen Z's requirements. This, therefore, is not a short-term but a growing global trend.

\n

However, over time, artisans must adjust their designs, colors and even products — using digital technology if need be — to maintain their appeal and preserve and promote traditional Chinese arts and crafts and aesthetics.

\n

Chinese artisans, their highly skilled, intricate works, and traditional Chinese culture have become key elements of building a range of global brands, especially global fashion brands.

\n

As I continue my research, working closely with Chinese artisans to support the preservation of these traditional practices, it becomes clear that China's deep cultural roots and its craftsmanship are integral to the global narrative of cultural exchange and creativity.

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

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The Sinotruk Global Partners Conference is held on Saturday in Qingdao, Shandong province.

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Sinotruk's flagship truck products are showcased during the conference.

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Themed We leap We link We lead, the Sinotruk Global Partners Conference opened on Saturday in Qingdao, Shandong province, revealed the trends and opportunities in the commercial vehicle sector and showcased the reasons behind the outstanding market performance of the Chinese heavy-duty truck manufacturer based in Jinan, Shandong province.

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Focusing on key topics such as global development and win-win industry chain cooperation, the event attracted 620 Sinotruk partners from 97 countries and regions to share new initiatives for the industry's future development.

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Centering on seven core application scenarios, the vehicles on display presented innovations across the full industry chain and displayed Sinotruk's strong product range.

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Scenario-driven innovation

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As the core area of the event, the new energy exhibition sector was represented by four flagship products. The SITRAK G7H pure electric tractor was launched to meet the high-efficiency needs of trunk line logistics; the HOWO TS7 range-extended heavy-duty truck and SITRAK C3H range-extended light truck provide hybrid technology to reduce a driver's range anxiety; and the S6 EV pickup, with flexible energy replenishment and stable range, suits the needs of multiple scenarios and is aimed at promoting the large-scale application of zero-carbon transportation.

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In the transportation scenario exhibition area for modern logistics hubs, the SITRAK C9H 4x2 tractor and SITRAK C3 pure electric light truck were the focus, representing the connection between efficiency and value. As a model of high-end heavy-duty trucks, the SITRAK C9H tractor is equipped with a high thermal efficiency engine and comprehensive intelligent safety configurations. The SITRAK C3 pure electric light truck focuses on modern logistics. With a maximum range of over 400 kilometers, it is becoming an ideal choice for high-density urban distribution.

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The end-to-end operation scenario exhibition area for large-scale infrastructure construction launched two "infrastructure pioneers": the HOWO TX PRO 6x4 dump truck and SITRAK G7S 8x4 concrete mixter. These vehicles have been optimized for infrastructure scenarios, with improved load-bearing capacity of the frame system and overall stiffness of the rear suspension. They can handle extreme working conditions and high-intensity operation cycles with ease, becoming important tools to improve project quality and ensure schedules.

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The mining scenario exhibition area focused on the full-chain needs. The Yellow River 135 mining vehicle adopts a three-layer reinforced frame. Equipped with hardcore configurations, it ensures stable attendance rates under long-term high-intensity operations. The new generation of SITRAK heavy-duty new energy dump trucks was made to reshape the value of mine transportation with zero emission and super-lifting capacity. The S6 commercial pickup, with high-efficiency power train and flexible mobility, becomes an efficient partner for full-scenario operations in mines.

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The exhibition vehicles in the comprehensive logistics scenario exhibition area showed the company's effort in meeting the diversified and energy-saving needs of scenarios such as industrial raw material transportation and supply chain transportation. As customized equipment for cold-chain logistics, the HOWO T3H refrigerated truck saves more than 11.8 percent of fuel, becoming an ideal choice for coldchain practitioners to achieve low consumption and high efficiency. The HOWO TH7-N and HOWO TS7 achieved systematic energy saving from the power source to detailed design.

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In the comfortable living scenario exhibition area, the VAN's business travel version was upgraded with more space and high-quality performance. The S9 off-road pickup meets the needs of outdoor enthusiasts.

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In the all-rounder scenario exhibition area for professional transportation and special operations, two special vehicles — the SITRAK 6X6 all-wheel drive tractor and HOWO TX all-wheel drive dump truck — have broken through many limitations. The HOWO TX all-wheel drive dump truck is equipped with a full-time drive system and its four sets of differential locks can achieve 100 percent locking according to road conditions. Its overall stiffness is increased by 25 percent, making it more reliable under extreme working conditions.

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Strategic upgrading

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Sinotruk is among the pioneers of China's heavy-duty automobile industry, as it manufactured China's first heavy-duty automobile in 1960. In recent years, it has become a prominent player in the global market and achieved brilliant results. From January to September, the production and sales volume of Sinotruk's heavy-duty trucks ranked first in the world, creating a milestone in the global commercial vehicle industry, said Liu Wei, the company's general manager.

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In 2025, Sinotruk's export business achieved high-level growth and the annual export sales volume of heavy-duty trucks is expected to exceed 150,000 units, five times that of 2020, Liu said. From January to September, Sinotruk exported 111,000 heavy-duty trucks, a year-on-year increase of 24.5 percent. Sales in the African and Southeast Asian markets increased by 37.4 and 41.5 percent year-on-year respectively, and sales in the Middle East market increased by 28.7 percent year-on-year.

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"In the next five years, we predict that the global commercial vehicle market will still maintain strong resilience. By 2030, the capacity of the global heavy-duty truck market and light truck market will be 1.4 million units and 700,000 units respectively. Compared with Sinotruk's export of more than 150,000 heavy-duty trucks and 10,000 light trucks this year, there is still huge potential for market growth. The global market capacity of pickups and vans will reach 6.5 million units and 1.6 million units respectively," Liu said.

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Liu Zhengtao, chairman of Sinotruk, said that by 2030, Sinotruk will celebrate its 100th birthday. To this end, the company will continue to promote transformations in green development, digital intelligence, the after-sales market, international performance, and diversification in products.

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Currently, Sinotruk has established 10 complete vehicle production bases in China, with a maximum monthly production capacity of 30,000 heavy-duty trucks. With the in-depth application of big data and artificial intelligence, the automation rate of key processes has reached more than 60 percent.

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In the next five years, Sinotruk plans to invest a total of more than $4 billion in research and development and build a professional R&D team with more than 8,000 people. Additionally, it has set up an independent overseas product R&D institution to develop customized products for overseas markets.

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Performers stage a lion dance at a Chinese shrine in Bangkok on Monday, as part of celebrations marking the annual vegetarian festival. The tradition is believed to have been brought to Thailand by Chinese immigrants from Fujian province and the Chaozhou-Shantou region in Guangdong province generations ago.

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Performers stage a lion dance at a Chinese shrine in Bangkok on Monday, as part of celebrations marking the annual vegetarian festival. The tradition is believed to have been brought to Thailand by Chinese immigrants from Fujian province and the Chaozhou-Shantou region in Guangdong province generations ago.

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The exhibition stand of Beijing Huairou National Comprehensive Science Center at the 27th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo in May.

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During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), Beijing has significantly bolstered its innovation capabilities, competitiveness, and influence as an international sci-tech hub, becoming key in the global innovation network.

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Zhang Jihong, director of the Beijing Science and Technology Commission and the Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park, said that the city, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, has developed and executed a series of policies to advance its status as an international innovation center. These efforts have resulted in the initiation of 1,105 key projects and major tasks.

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The city has made remarkable strides in various fields, consistently achieving top rankings. For example, it has held the top spot worldwide in the "Nature Index — Science Cities" for eight consecutive years and ranked third globally in the "International Science and Technology Innovation Index" for three consecutive years. Additionally, its research and development investment intensity has consistently remained around 6 percent, placing it among the leading innovative cities worldwide.

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In 2024, Beijing led the nation in several metrics, including the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people; the transaction volume of technology contracts; and the number of national high-tech companies and specialized, sophisticated small and medium-sized enterprises.

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It has focused on developing a robust innovation platform and resource layout, establishing itself as a key source of independent and original innovation in China. The city has built 145 national key laboratories, and the Beijing Huairou National Comprehensive Science Center hosts 37 sci-tech facility platforms, with 29 in the research phase.

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The "three cities and one area "strategy, which includes the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area and the science cities of Zhongguancun, Huairou and Changping, has fostered enhanced coordination and integration over the past five years. These areas collectively account for nearly 30 percent of Beijing's enterprises and 60 percent of its R&D personnel and funding.

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Zhongguancun continues to serve as a "test field" for reform, with all 24 major pilot reform measures fully implemented and innovative policies such as "paying after using sci-tech achievements" being adopted nationwide.

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In terms of systemic reform and talent cultivation, Beijing has established a leading group to enhance educational support for science, technology, and talent development.

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Leveraging high-quality resources, including 92 universities, 34"Double First-Class" universities, and 185 first-class disciplines, Beijing has optimized its academic and specialty layout, fostered topnotch innovative talent, strengthened organized scientific research, and accelerated the transformation of sci-tech achievements.

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To support young talents, over 80 percent of the Beijing Natural Science Foundation projects are taken on by individuals under the age of 45.

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"A positive cycle of 'education cultivates talent — talent leads innovation — innovation drives development' has initially taken shape," said Zhang Yaotian, deputy director of the Beijing Education Commission.

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HANGZHOU — Forget leisurely strolls. A new trend is taking Chinese travel to new heights — literally. Dubbed "Cityfly," it sees thrill-seekers trading city sidewalks for skylines and horizontal exploration for vertical vistas.

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Following in the footsteps of "Citywalk", "Cityfly" — which ranges from paragliding and skydiving to scenic helicopter rides — is fast becoming a buzzword among young Chinese travelers, reflecting a consumer shift driven by China's burgeoning low-altitude economy.

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On an autumn morning, Li Duo, a woman in her early 20s from Shanghai, tried paragliding for the first time, taking off under the guidance of an instructor from a paragliding base on Mogan Mountain in Deqing county, in East China's Zhejiang province.

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"It's simply breathtaking to glide over the rolling bamboo forests and tea gardens while the wind roars in my ears," Li said with excitement after landing. "It unlocked a new perspective for me and gave me some incredible photos."

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Yang Aiping, manager of the paragliding base, noted that annual visitor numbers have skyrocketed from fewer than 10,000 in 2019 — when the base first opened — to over 100,000 today.

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In Zhejiang province, low-altitude tourism is transitioning from a niche adventure to a mainstream pursuit. During the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday earlier this month, Huzhou — which administers Deqing — launched 16 low-altitude flight routes connecting seven sites, attracting a growing number of tourists.

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Deqing and Anji, another county under Huzhou's administration, have been designated as the provincial-level pilot zones for the low-altitude economy, reflecting strong policy backing for the sector's rapid development in Zhejiang.

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The trend is evident nationwide. In Sanya, a resort city in Hainan province, skydiving has become one of the hottest attractions. Zhang Enming, manager of a skydiving base there, said that the base received around 6,000 customers in the first quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of over 20 percent.

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Official data showed that Sanya's low-altitude tourism sector served approximately 287,000 tourists in the first half of 2024, marking a 112 percent surge from the previous year. The sector generated over 730 million yuan ($102.9 million) in revenue and created 2,300 jobs during the period. The robust growth has continued into this year.

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Zhao Yuehua, an expert from China Development Observation's aviation industry research center, attributed this rise in aerial tourism's popularity to China's fast-developing low-altitude economy, which has reduced flight costs and sparked public enthusiasm for flying experiences.

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China's low-altitude economy has gained unprecedented traction after being included in the Government Work Report in 2024, which positioned it as a new growth engine. The sector is projected to reach a market size of 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025 and expand further to 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035, as forecast by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

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Data show that there are 89,000 active enterprises related to the low-altitude economy in China. Among these, approximately 11,700 were registered in the first five months of this year, a 220 percent year-on-year surge that surpassed the total number of registrations for the entire previous year.

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HANGZHOU — Forget leisurely strolls. A new trend is taking Chinese travel to new heights — literally. Dubbed "Cityfly," it sees thrill-seekers trading city sidewalks for skylines and horizontal exploration for vertical vistas.

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Following in the footsteps of "Citywalk", "Cityfly" — which ranges from paragliding and skydiving to scenic helicopter rides — is fast becoming a buzzword among young Chinese travelers, reflecting a consumer shift driven by China's burgeoning low-altitude economy.

\n

On an autumn morning, Li Duo, a woman in her early 20s from Shanghai, tried paragliding for the first time, taking off under the guidance of an instructor from a paragliding base on Mogan Mountain in Deqing county, in East China's Zhejiang province.

\n

"It's simply breathtaking to glide over the rolling bamboo forests and tea gardens while the wind roars in my ears," Li said with excitement after landing. "It unlocked a new perspective for me and gave me some incredible photos."

\n

Yang Aiping, manager of the paragliding base, noted that annual visitor numbers have skyrocketed from fewer than 10,000 in 2019 — when the base first opened — to over 100,000 today.

\n

In Zhejiang province, low-altitude tourism is transitioning from a niche adventure to a mainstream pursuit. During the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday earlier this month, Huzhou — which administers Deqing — launched 16 low-altitude flight routes connecting seven sites, attracting a growing number of tourists.

\n

Deqing and Anji, another county under Huzhou's administration, have been designated as the provincial-level pilot zones for the low-altitude economy, reflecting strong policy backing for the sector's rapid development in Zhejiang.

\n

The trend is evident nationwide. In Sanya, a resort city in Hainan province, skydiving has become one of the hottest attractions. Zhang Enming, manager of a skydiving base there, said that the base received around 6,000 customers in the first quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of over 20 percent.

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Official data showed that Sanya's low-altitude tourism sector served approximately 287,000 tourists in the first half of 2024, marking a 112 percent surge from the previous year. The sector generated over 730 million yuan ($102.9 million) in revenue and created 2,300 jobs during the period. The robust growth has continued into this year.

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Zhao Yuehua, an expert from China Development Observation's aviation industry research center, attributed this rise in aerial tourism's popularity to China's fast-developing low-altitude economy, which has reduced flight costs and sparked public enthusiasm for flying experiences.

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China's low-altitude economy has gained unprecedented traction after being included in the Government Work Report in 2024, which positioned it as a new growth engine. The sector is projected to reach a market size of 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025 and expand further to 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035, as forecast by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

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Data show that there are 89,000 active enterprises related to the low-altitude economy in China. Among these, approximately 11,700 were registered in the first five months of this year, a 220 percent year-on-year surge that surpassed the total number of registrations for the entire previous year.

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With mechanization rates for key staple crops reaching near-saturation levels, China's agricultural machinery market is undergoing a key shift, moving from volume-driven growth to a new phase marked by the replacement of existing fleets with more sophisticated technology, senior executives said.

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According to figures from global agricultural machinery and construction equipment manufacturer Case New Holland (CNH), the mechanization rate in China for corn has hit 90.6 percent, while wheat comes in at 97.6 percent. The rates for rice and soybeans stand at 86.9 percent and 87.9 percent, respectively.

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The mature state of mechanization for China's major crops, according to industry insiders, provides a strong foundation for the agricultural machinery industry to move beyond simply expanding mechanization and instead focus on enhancing the quality and capabilities of its equipment.

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"It is a stage of quantitative change to qualitative change, a process of replacing the old with high-end, large-scale, high-efficiency and intelligent equipment," said Li Kang, manager for CNH China and Mongolia. "For agricultural machinery manufacturers, this means substantial market opportunity."

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Taking the tractor market as an example, while overall sales have declined year-to-date compared to last year, the segment above 200 horsepower has seen growth. The same holds true for combine harvesters, where models with feeding capacities exceeding 10 kilograms per second have also achieved growth over the previous year, Li said.

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"We have tractors over 200 horsepower and combine harvesters with feeding capacities over 10 kg per second — these are product lines where we hold a competitive advantage," Li added.

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Going forward, Li said that the company will continue to deepen its focus in these areas of expertise and introduce designs that are better tailored to the needs and development of Chinese agriculture.

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In April last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Finance issued a guideline, making it clear to direct greater subsidy support toward high-end products, including intelligent tractors, smart combine harvesters, high-performance planters and intelligent navigation terminals.

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Concurrently, the policy mandates a gradual reduction and eventual elimination of subsidies for traditional agricultural machinery deemed high in energy consumption, low in efficiency and technologically obsolete.

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Luca Mainardi, president of CNH Asia-Pacific, said that considering the recent policy changes in China's agricultural machinery subsidies, the government's clear preference for supporting high-efficiency, large-scale equipment has had a positive impact on the company.

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A survey conducted by the China Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association showed in 2024 that the value of agricultural machinery that is updated and replaced nationwide each year is estimated to be around 300 billion yuan ($42.14 billion).

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China has expanded the scope of subsidies for replacing old and worn-out agricultural machinery and raised subsidy levels this year, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in February.

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"Considering the current complex situation with tariffs and so on, as well as China's advantages in supply chains, we believe we should keep increasing our level of localization," said Mainardi.

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"This not only meets domestic product demand and enhances our competitiveness in China, but also leverages the advantages of China's supply chain to allow CNH products made in China to be exported," Mainardi added.

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Employees complete export orders for solar photovoltaic products in the digital workshop of a company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, on March 22.

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People watch TV programs at their home in a village in Cameroon on Oct 8.

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Chinese solar panel manufacturers are increasingly setting their sights on emerging markets across Africa, together with Oceania and other parts of Asia, as growth slows in traditional export destinations like Europe and Latin America, said industry experts and company executives.

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Fueled by ambitious renewable energy targets worldwide and the increasing maturity of photovoltaic technology, these new markets are becoming a crucial destination for China's solar sector, which boasts significant advantages in technology and cost controls, they said.

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"Emerging markets have demonstrated stable growth since 2022, with export volumes hitting new highs in the second half of 2024," said Wang Bohua, honorary chairman of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association.

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The association said that in the first six months of 2025, China's solar panel exports to Africa surged 47.5 percent year-on-year, while exports to Oceania increased by 23.7 percent. North America and Asia saw growth rates of 15 percent and 12.2 percent, respectively.

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"Importantly, these markets exhibit less volatility compared to the European market," said Wang.

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This shift in focus is prompting Chinese companies to invest directly in these emerging markets, with several firms having announced plans to establish manufacturing facilities and partnerships in Africa and other regions.

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The CPIA said that in the first half, the number of countries and regions experiencing year-on-year growth in solar panel imports from China reached a total of 115.

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As many as 51 of them saw import growth rates exceeding 100 percent, it said.

\n

Amid China's global ascendance in the manufacture and sale of renewable energy technologies, domestic companies — making the vast majority of solar panels, cells and wafers worldwide — are displaying growing influence worldwide, allowing the developing world to produce cheap electricity from the sun.

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With the ever-decreasing prices of Chinese PV panels, domestic firms are also seeking new markets. African countries offer huge potential markets with millions of people on the continent lacking access to electricity and power outages a common phenomenon.

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Chinese solar power giant Longi Green Energy Technology Co said it has supplied over 3 gigawatts of its high-efficiency photovoltaic products to renewable energy projects across 38 African nations, further contributing to the region's energy transition.

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These projects, including a 100-megawatt photovoltaic power station in central Tunisia's Kairouan province — the largest PV power plant currently under construction in Tunisia — have substantially helped drive the construction of high-standard clean energy projects, said James Jin, president of Longi MEA and CA.

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"Amid Africa's surging energy demand and fragile grid infrastructure, the combination of solar power and energy storage offers a lower level cost of energy compared to other power generation methods on the continent. The widespread availability of solar energy will be crucial to ensuring 'energy equity' and sustainable green development across the continent," Jin said.

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Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University, said: "Chinese companies have been proactively building overseas production networks. This not only helps them capitalize on new opportunities in traditional markets and explore emerging markets, but also enhances the resilience of the global supply chain."

\n

Lin believes Chinese solar companies are playing a crucial role in Africa's energy transition, offering both technology and investment to address the continent's growing energy needs.

\n

The combination of China's manufacturing prowess in solar technology and Africa's abundant sunshine creates a complementary relationship, enabling the deployment of affordable and sustainable energy solutions, he said.

\n

According to Ember, an energy tracking group, Chinese companies shipped out solar equipment to a vast range of countries on the African continent over the course of the past year, with exports adding up to more than 15 GW of solar capacity.

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Solar imports from China rose 60 percent between July 2024 and June 2025. The volume of solar panels imported meanwhile has the potential to significantly increase power generation in many African countries, with South Africa and Nigeria, two of Africa's largest economies, leading the pack, it said.

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Sierra Leone imported the equivalent of more than half its total current electricity capacity, and Chad, nearly half. Algeria, the third-biggest importer on the continent, is using the modules in solar farms that Chinese companies are building there. Solar panels have also been sprouting on the rooftops of homes and businesses in cities and villages, it said.

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The US pulling back from supporting "green energy innovation "could lead to China increasing its influence in Africa while impacting the continent's development and environmental sustainability, said Lin.

\n

However, despite the potential for solar energy, Africa's energy investments are primarily directed toward fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas, said the International Energy Agency.

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Nearly two-thirds of energy investments in Africa favor these traditional, carbon-intensive sources, it said.

\n

The CPIA said the search for new markets comes as traditional export powerhouses struggle to maintain high growth rates.

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In the first half of 2025, solar panel exports to Europe, the Middle East and Latin America declined 12.3 percent, 14.9 percent and 16.8 percent, respectively, the association said.

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However, the potential of these emerging markets remains largely untapped, it said.

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In 2024, the top 10 global solar markets accounted for over 75 percent of the world's total market share. While China's domestic market saw a staggering 212.21 GW of new solar installations in the first half of 2025, many emerging markets are still striving to surpass the 1 GW threshold.

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BloombergNEF data show that the number of countries and regions with at least 1 GW of installed solar capacity reached 36 in 2024, up from 32 in 2023, and is projected to reach 40 in 2025.

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Wang from the CPIA cautioned that while global solar installations will continue to grow in 2025, the pace of growth is slowing.

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Some traditional overseas markets are experiencing a contraction in installations, while demand in emerging markets is growing rapidly. However, due to their smaller scale, these emerging markets will have a limited impact on overall growth, he said.

\n

Looking ahead, the potential of emerging markets is significant.

\n

Saudi Arabia has set a target of installing over 100 GW of solar capacity by 2030. India, with its abundant resources and vast market demand, also presents tremendous opportunities for solar development. The Indian government has been actively promoting renewable energy development and has set ambitious solar installation targets.

\n

As a result, the sustained growth in global demand for solar applications has driven further expansion of the industry's production scale. Chinese solar companies, leveraging their significant advantages in technology and cost controls, are expected to continue to unleash competitive advanced production capacity.

\n

According to the CPIA, China has achieved steady growth in manufacturing and maintained a high global share in the capacity and output of all major segments of the solar industry chain, continuing to maintain its position as the center of the global solar sector.

\n

Increasing competition in the industry is driving Chinese companies to accelerate their global expansion, it said.

\n

Amid this backdrop, Chinese solar companies are actively pursuing various strategies to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and expand their global footprint, according to TrendForce's energy trend research division.

\n

These strategies include production capacity cooperation, localized production, direct exports and diversified trade channels, it said.

\n

Some companies are adopting innovative cooperation models that combine local partnerships with technology transfers, effectively shortening the time it takes for products to reach target markets, reducing logistics costs, and better meeting the needs of regions such as Europe and the Middle East.

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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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Employees complete export orders for solar photovoltaic products in the digital workshop of a company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, on March 22.

\n

People watch TV programs at their home in a village in Cameroon on Oct 8.

\n

Chinese solar panel manufacturers are increasingly setting their sights on emerging markets across Africa, together with Oceania and other parts of Asia, as growth slows in traditional export destinations like Europe and Latin America, said industry experts and company executives.

\n

Fueled by ambitious renewable energy targets worldwide and the increasing maturity of photovoltaic technology, these new markets are becoming a crucial destination for China's solar sector, which boasts significant advantages in technology and cost controls, they said.

\n

"Emerging markets have demonstrated stable growth since 2022, with export volumes hitting new highs in the second half of 2024," said Wang Bohua, honorary chairman of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association.

\n

The association said that in the first six months of 2025, China's solar panel exports to Africa surged 47.5 percent year-on-year, while exports to Oceania increased by 23.7 percent. North America and Asia saw growth rates of 15 percent and 12.2 percent, respectively.

\n

"Importantly, these markets exhibit less volatility compared to the European market," said Wang.

\n

This shift in focus is prompting Chinese companies to invest directly in these emerging markets, with several firms having announced plans to establish manufacturing facilities and partnerships in Africa and other regions.

\n

The CPIA said that in the first half, the number of countries and regions experiencing year-on-year growth in solar panel imports from China reached a total of 115.

\n

As many as 51 of them saw import growth rates exceeding 100 percent, it said.

\n

Amid China's global ascendance in the manufacture and sale of renewable energy technologies, domestic companies — making the vast majority of solar panels, cells and wafers worldwide — are displaying growing influence worldwide, allowing the developing world to produce cheap electricity from the sun.

\n

With the ever-decreasing prices of Chinese PV panels, domestic firms are also seeking new markets. African countries offer huge potential markets with millions of people on the continent lacking access to electricity and power outages a common phenomenon.

\n

Chinese solar power giant Longi Green Energy Technology Co said it has supplied over 3 gigawatts of its high-efficiency photovoltaic products to renewable energy projects across 38 African nations, further contributing to the region's energy transition.

\n

These projects, including a 100-megawatt photovoltaic power station in central Tunisia's Kairouan province — the largest PV power plant currently under construction in Tunisia — have substantially helped drive the construction of high-standard clean energy projects, said James Jin, president of Longi MEA and CA.

\n

"Amid Africa's surging energy demand and fragile grid infrastructure, the combination of solar power and energy storage offers a lower level cost of energy compared to other power generation methods on the continent. The widespread availability of solar energy will be crucial to ensuring 'energy equity' and sustainable green development across the continent," Jin said.

\n

Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University, said: "Chinese companies have been proactively building overseas production networks. This not only helps them capitalize on new opportunities in traditional markets and explore emerging markets, but also enhances the resilience of the global supply chain."

\n

Lin believes Chinese solar companies are playing a crucial role in Africa's energy transition, offering both technology and investment to address the continent's growing energy needs.

\n

The combination of China's manufacturing prowess in solar technology and Africa's abundant sunshine creates a complementary relationship, enabling the deployment of affordable and sustainable energy solutions, he said.

\n

According to Ember, an energy tracking group, Chinese companies shipped out solar equipment to a vast range of countries on the African continent over the course of the past year, with exports adding up to more than 15 GW of solar capacity.

\n

Solar imports from China rose 60 percent between July 2024 and June 2025. The volume of solar panels imported meanwhile has the potential to significantly increase power generation in many African countries, with South Africa and Nigeria, two of Africa's largest economies, leading the pack, it said.

\n

Sierra Leone imported the equivalent of more than half its total current electricity capacity, and Chad, nearly half. Algeria, the third-biggest importer on the continent, is using the modules in solar farms that Chinese companies are building there. Solar panels have also been sprouting on the rooftops of homes and businesses in cities and villages, it said.

\n

The US pulling back from supporting "green energy innovation "could lead to China increasing its influence in Africa while impacting the continent's development and environmental sustainability, said Lin.

\n

However, despite the potential for solar energy, Africa's energy investments are primarily directed toward fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas, said the International Energy Agency.

\n

Nearly two-thirds of energy investments in Africa favor these traditional, carbon-intensive sources, it said.

\n

The CPIA said the search for new markets comes as traditional export powerhouses struggle to maintain high growth rates.

\n

In the first half of 2025, solar panel exports to Europe, the Middle East and Latin America declined 12.3 percent, 14.9 percent and 16.8 percent, respectively, the association said.

\n

However, the potential of these emerging markets remains largely untapped, it said.

\n

In 2024, the top 10 global solar markets accounted for over 75 percent of the world's total market share. While China's domestic market saw a staggering 212.21 GW of new solar installations in the first half of 2025, many emerging markets are still striving to surpass the 1 GW threshold.

\n

BloombergNEF data show that the number of countries and regions with at least 1 GW of installed solar capacity reached 36 in 2024, up from 32 in 2023, and is projected to reach 40 in 2025.

\n

Wang from the CPIA cautioned that while global solar installations will continue to grow in 2025, the pace of growth is slowing.

\n

Some traditional overseas markets are experiencing a contraction in installations, while demand in emerging markets is growing rapidly. However, due to their smaller scale, these emerging markets will have a limited impact on overall growth, he said.

\n

Looking ahead, the potential of emerging markets is significant.

\n

Saudi Arabia has set a target of installing over 100 GW of solar capacity by 2030. India, with its abundant resources and vast market demand, also presents tremendous opportunities for solar development. The Indian government has been actively promoting renewable energy development and has set ambitious solar installation targets.

\n

As a result, the sustained growth in global demand for solar applications has driven further expansion of the industry's production scale. Chinese solar companies, leveraging their significant advantages in technology and cost controls, are expected to continue to unleash competitive advanced production capacity.

\n

According to the CPIA, China has achieved steady growth in manufacturing and maintained a high global share in the capacity and output of all major segments of the solar industry chain, continuing to maintain its position as the center of the global solar sector.

\n

Increasing competition in the industry is driving Chinese companies to accelerate their global expansion, it said.

\n

Amid this backdrop, Chinese solar companies are actively pursuing various strategies to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and expand their global footprint, according to TrendForce's energy trend research division.

\n

These strategies include production capacity cooperation, localized production, direct exports and diversified trade channels, it said.

\n

Some companies are adopting innovative cooperation models that combine local partnerships with technology transfers, effectively shortening the time it takes for products to reach target markets, reducing logistics costs, and better meeting the needs of regions such as Europe and the Middle East.

\n

zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant attempts a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during an NBA preseason game on Oct 14 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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HOUSTON — Kevin Durant said Monday that signing an extension with the Houston Rockets was a "no brainer".

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Durant spoke of the deal a day after he signed the two-year extension that could keep the superstar with the Rockets through the 2027-28 season, and a day before playing his first game with the team after a blockbuster summer trade.

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"I'm excited," he said after practice. "That's what the intent was when I came here — to try to build with this group as long as possible. So, it was a no brainer to sign on that line."

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The second year of the extension is at Durant's option. ESPN, which first reported the agreement, cited Durant's business partner Rich Kleiman and said it could be worth $90 million. If Durant plays both seasons as planned, that $90 million would push his career on-court earnings to nearly $600 million — which could be an NBA record, depending on how long LeBron James continues to play.

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Durant — a 15-time All-Star, one of only seven players in NBA history with that many selections — was eligible for an extension that could have been worth $122 million. He opted for less, a move that will provide the Rockets plenty of flexibility for other deals going forward.

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Durant said discussions with general manager Rafael Stone and coach Ime Udoka made him feel good about the deal they agreed to.

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"Talking to Rafael and Ime, how they wanted to build the team and how I see myself in this organization, I just thought it was a perfect contract for us," he said. "So, I'm glad we could get that out of the way. We won't have to worry about external noise throughout the season ifididn't have the contract signed. So (now we can) just worry about basketball and focus on the season."

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The Rockets open the season Tuesday night against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Teammate Alperen Sengun was thrilled to learn that Durant would be staying with the Rockets beyond this season and said it meant a lot to see him take less money to remain in Houston.

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"We see how bad he wants to play, how bad he wants to win," Sengun said. "I saw he took a pay cut, too, and that's important. We already know how much he cares about the team, how much he helps everybody. So happy to see that."

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Durant joined the Rockets from Phoenix in July as part of a seven-team trade that sent Jalen Green, the second overall pick in the 2021 draft, and Dillon Brooks to the Suns. With Durant on the team, and point guard Fred VanVleet out for the season with a knee injury, the Rockets plan to employ a jumbo starting lineup to start the season.

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Udoka said Monday that Durant, Sengun and Steven Adams, who are all 6-foot-11 (2.11-meter), and the 6-foot-10 Jabari Smith Jr will start against the Thunder, with Amen Thompson, a 6-foot-7 forward, moving to point guard.

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Durant admired the Rockets leadership from afar before joining the team, and was impressed with how Houston climbed out of the NBA's basement in the last two seasons under Udoka after being among the league's worst teams in the three seasons before his arrival.

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Houston finished second in the Western Conference last season before losing to the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.

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"Just how dedicated they were to turning this around and making Houston a contender again," he said. "Very dedicated to the city of Houston and the franchise. I could feel that as an opponent. To walk in here every day, you see the attention on detail from everybody. Not just the leadership of Rafael, Ime and (owner) Tilman Fertitta, but everybody who works here has the level of detail that it takes to become a successful team and franchise."

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"So, I'm happy I'm a part of that," he continued. "I'm going to keep working and building, and show my worth here."

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Udoka has already seen Durant have an impact on his team this preseason and believes his decision to sign the extension could be a boost for his young players.

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"You see a guy that's as accomplished as he is, and he sees the talent and the potential that we have and … the young guys being around that only brings more confidence for sure," Udoka said. "A guy that's been around as much, and played in different systems, just to be that complimentary of these young guys — yeah I think it rubs off on them."

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Houston is the fifth franchise the 37-year-old Durant has played for, and Tuesday will mark the beginning of his 18th NBA season, after he missed the entire 2019-20 season due to injury. He's been impressed with the team's young core since his arrival and is eager to see what they can do this season.

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"They seem very experienced and professional, and that just is a testament to the organization and those guys as individuals that they care about their craft," he said. "So it made it easy just to come in here and fit in. Everybody has been incredible thus far, and I'm looking forward to the start of the season."

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In 1954, one year after China initiated the inaugural Five-Year Plan (1953-57), a specialized factory for manufacturing bearings, core components of mechanical equipment, was set up in Luoyang, Henan province.

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It was one of the 156 key projects launched nationwide during the period when the country was striving to build up the basic industries essential for national industrialization. These projects, spanning sectors such as steel, machinery, energy and chemical engineering, laid the foundation for China's industrialization in its early days, marking a determined stride from an agricultural society toward industrial prowess.

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Over 70 years later, Luoyang Bearing Group stands as a testament to this enduring vision, as it has evolved into an innovation-driven enterprise manufacturing over 30,000 types of high-precision bearings, vital to industries ranging from aerospace and wind power to rail transit and marine engineering.

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During a visit to the company in May, President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, reflected on this remarkable progress, saying: "China has always adhered to the path of developing the real economy. From the past reliance on imported matches, soap and iron, to now becoming the world's largest manufacturing country with the most complete industrial categories, we have taken the right path."

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Sticking to this path, China has remained the world's largest manufacturing country for 15 consecutive years. Observers noted that this transformative journey underscores the profound efficacy of the five-year plan system as a fundamental instrument of China's governance.

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Five-year plans are crucial strategic documents that outline national goals, major tasks and policy directions in various sectors for each five-year period.

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It is an approach that experts say maintains policy continuity and stability toward established goals, and ensures the efficient and well-calibrated allocation of resources.

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Formulating and implementing five-year plans has been a hallmark of the Communist Party of China's governance, enabling China to promote coordinated economic and social development over the medium and long terms. For China, the consistent theme from the first Five-Year Plan to the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), as President Xi pointed out, has been to build China into a modern socialist country.

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For more than seven decades, a key to the enduring vitality of the five-year plan system lies in "a synergistic relationship in which the top-level design and long-term perspective of national planning effectively complement the microlevel efficiency and innovative drive of the market economy", said Yan Yilong, deputy dean of the Institute for Contemporary China Studies at Tsinghua University.

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"This system operates on three pillars: building consensus on national goals through political guidance and scientific planning, breaking down goals into actionable tasks with evaluation and supervision, and ensuring resource allocation to support these objectives," Yan said.

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The five-year plans are not merely economic plans but comprehensive national development blueprints, and the robust implementation of these blueprints is the highlight of China's governance, he added.

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Acknowledging the nature and significance of China's five-year plan system, The Diplomat, a Washington, DC-based foreign affairs magazine, noted that "the plans are neither rigid blueprints nor mere guidelines. Instead, they act as authoritative signals that shape the behavior of ministries, provincial governments, State-owned enterprises, private firms, and increasingly foreign investors".

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Over the decades, China's five-year plans have guided continuous progress in national development and living standards, from ensuring adequate food and clothing after completing the sixth and seventh five-year plans in the 1980s to propelling China's total economic output to become the world's second-largest in the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-10) period.

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"Five-year plans illustrate the nation's shift from a planned economy to a socialist market economy," said Zhang Zhanbin, director of the Chinese Modernization Research Center at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee.

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He highlighted the transformative power of these plans by citing the example of the revitalization of Northeast China, comprising Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces.

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The region became the nation's heavy-industry heartland during the first Five-Year Plan period and was reinvigorated decades later by the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-05), which proposed to support the adjustment and transformation of the old industrial base. Each subsequent five-year plan has included dedicated sections outlining tasks for Northeast China's revitalization.

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The 14th Five-Year Plan has initiated a more comprehensive revitalization phase for Northeast China, with a State Council-approved implementation plan outlining a clear road map for the region's future.

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"The elevating of the strategic positioning of Northeast China in the recent five-year plans reflects the Party and the country's earnest expectations for its comprehensive revitalization in the new era," Zhang said.

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Pivotal stage

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The year 2025 signifies the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and is pivotal in shaping the subsequent five-year agenda.

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The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), the draft proposals of which are being discussed at the ongoing fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, is tasked with achieving "decisive progress" in basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035, said Yan.

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Speaking at a symposium with provincial leaders in Shanghai in April, Xi pointed out that the scientific formulation and consistent implementation of five-year plans represent an important experience of the Party in governing the country and a major political strength of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

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Xi, who previously led the drafting groups for both the 13th and 14th five-year plans, has consistently emphasized strategic foresight in guiding each phase of national development.

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During the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) period, he underscored that this stage was decisive for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and highlighted the importance of leveraging strategic opportunities. For the 14th Five-Year Plan, he outlined the historic mission of advancing toward the second centenary goal and called for a profound understanding of the new stage of development, including its characteristics and requirements.

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Broad consensus

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Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan, Xi has highlighted that the formulation and implementation of this plan has immense significance for fully realizing the strategic initiatives outlined at the 20th CPC National Congress and advancing Chinese modernization.

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In an instruction in May, he emphasized the importance of integrating top-level design with seeking advice from the public, enhancing research and discussions, and building broad consensus, and stressed sound, democratic and law-based decision-making to ensure that the next five-year plan is formulated with high quality.

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A key feature of the planning process has been the emphasis on public participation. From May 20 to June 20, an online campaign soliciting opinions for the 15th Five-Year Plan received over 3.11 million suggestions from the public. Xi described this as a vivid example of whole-process people's democracy and urged relevant departments to carefully study and absorb these valuable insights.

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By integrating visionary guidance with inclusive governance, China's "target governance mechanism", exemplified by the five-year plan system, continues to be a vital tool for aligning national ambitions with the aspirations of its people, said Yan, the Tsinghua expert.

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As China navigates a complex landscape of technological acceleration, economic transformation and strategic competition, the next five-year plan represents a critical step toward securing sustainable and high-quality development, he added.

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jihaisheng@chinadaily.com.cn

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In 1954, one year after China initiated the inaugural Five-Year Plan (1953-57), a specialized factory for manufacturing bearings, core components of mechanical equipment, was set up in Luoyang, Henan province.

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It was one of the 156 key projects launched nationwide during the period when the country was striving to build up the basic industries essential for national industrialization. These projects, spanning sectors such as steel, machinery, energy and chemical engineering, laid the foundation for China's industrialization in its early days, marking a determined stride from an agricultural society toward industrial prowess.

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Over 70 years later, Luoyang Bearing Group stands as a testament to this enduring vision, as it has evolved into an innovation-driven enterprise manufacturing over 30,000 types of high-precision bearings, vital to industries ranging from aerospace and wind power to rail transit and marine engineering.

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During a visit to the company in May, President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, reflected on this remarkable progress, saying: "China has always adhered to the path of developing the real economy. From the past reliance on imported matches, soap and iron, to now becoming the world's largest manufacturing country with the most complete industrial categories, we have taken the right path."

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Sticking to this path, China has remained the world's largest manufacturing country for 15 consecutive years. Observers noted that this transformative journey underscores the profound efficacy of the five-year plan system as a fundamental instrument of China's governance.

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Five-year plans are crucial strategic documents that outline national goals, major tasks and policy directions in various sectors for each five-year period.

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It is an approach that experts say maintains policy continuity and stability toward established goals, and ensures the efficient and well-calibrated allocation of resources.

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Formulating and implementing five-year plans has been a hallmark of the Communist Party of China's governance, enabling China to promote coordinated economic and social development over the medium and long terms. For China, the consistent theme from the first Five-Year Plan to the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), as President Xi pointed out, has been to build China into a modern socialist country.

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For more than seven decades, a key to the enduring vitality of the five-year plan system lies in "a synergistic relationship in which the top-level design and long-term perspective of national planning effectively complement the microlevel efficiency and innovative drive of the market economy", said Yan Yilong, deputy dean of the Institute for Contemporary China Studies at Tsinghua University.

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"This system operates on three pillars: building consensus on national goals through political guidance and scientific planning, breaking down goals into actionable tasks with evaluation and supervision, and ensuring resource allocation to support these objectives," Yan said.

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The five-year plans are not merely economic plans but comprehensive national development blueprints, and the robust implementation of these blueprints is the highlight of China's governance, he added.

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Acknowledging the nature and significance of China's five-year plan system, The Diplomat, a Washington, DC-based foreign affairs magazine, noted that "the plans are neither rigid blueprints nor mere guidelines. Instead, they act as authoritative signals that shape the behavior of ministries, provincial governments, State-owned enterprises, private firms, and increasingly foreign investors".

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Over the decades, China's five-year plans have guided continuous progress in national development and living standards, from ensuring adequate food and clothing after completing the sixth and seventh five-year plans in the 1980s to propelling China's total economic output to become the world's second-largest in the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-10) period.

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"Five-year plans illustrate the nation's shift from a planned economy to a socialist market economy," said Zhang Zhanbin, director of the Chinese Modernization Research Center at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee.

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He highlighted the transformative power of these plans by citing the example of the revitalization of Northeast China, comprising Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces.

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The region became the nation's heavy-industry heartland during the first Five-Year Plan period and was reinvigorated decades later by the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-05), which proposed to support the adjustment and transformation of the old industrial base. Each subsequent five-year plan has included dedicated sections outlining tasks for Northeast China's revitalization.

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The 14th Five-Year Plan has initiated a more comprehensive revitalization phase for Northeast China, with a State Council-approved implementation plan outlining a clear road map for the region's future.

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"The elevating of the strategic positioning of Northeast China in the recent five-year plans reflects the Party and the country's earnest expectations for its comprehensive revitalization in the new era," Zhang said.

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Pivotal stage

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The year 2025 signifies the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and is pivotal in shaping the subsequent five-year agenda.

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The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), the draft proposals of which are being discussed at the ongoing fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, is tasked with achieving "decisive progress" in basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035, said Yan.

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Speaking at a symposium with provincial leaders in Shanghai in April, Xi pointed out that the scientific formulation and consistent implementation of five-year plans represent an important experience of the Party in governing the country and a major political strength of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

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Xi, who previously led the drafting groups for both the 13th and 14th five-year plans, has consistently emphasized strategic foresight in guiding each phase of national development.

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During the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) period, he underscored that this stage was decisive for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and highlighted the importance of leveraging strategic opportunities. For the 14th Five-Year Plan, he outlined the historic mission of advancing toward the second centenary goal and called for a profound understanding of the new stage of development, including its characteristics and requirements.

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Broad consensus

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Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan, Xi has highlighted that the formulation and implementation of this plan has immense significance for fully realizing the strategic initiatives outlined at the 20th CPC National Congress and advancing Chinese modernization.

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In an instruction in May, he emphasized the importance of integrating top-level design with seeking advice from the public, enhancing research and discussions, and building broad consensus, and stressed sound, democratic and law-based decision-making to ensure that the next five-year plan is formulated with high quality.

\n

A key feature of the planning process has been the emphasis on public participation. From May 20 to June 20, an online campaign soliciting opinions for the 15th Five-Year Plan received over 3.11 million suggestions from the public. Xi described this as a vivid example of whole-process people's democracy and urged relevant departments to carefully study and absorb these valuable insights.

\n

By integrating visionary guidance with inclusive governance, China's "target governance mechanism", exemplified by the five-year plan system, continues to be a vital tool for aligning national ambitions with the aspirations of its people, said Yan, the Tsinghua expert.

\n

As China navigates a complex landscape of technological acceleration, economic transformation and strategic competition, the next five-year plan represents a critical step toward securing sustainable and high-quality development, he added.

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jihaisheng@chinadaily.com.cn

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Isabelle Hannedouche, managing director of Sodexo Greater China, speaks along with four other panelists during the "CEO: Grow with China" Roundtable in Shanghai on Monday.

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At the forefront of China's reform and opening-up, Shanghai is spearheading the world's second-largest economy's push for high-quality development, forging a path built on international collaboration and inclusive innovation, economists and executives said.

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They made the remarks on Monday in Shanghai during the "CEO: Grow with China" Roundtable, which was jointly organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and China Daily.

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Marc Horn, president of Merck China, said that Shanghai is really open for cooperation, which goes beyond business. "We always say, 'You need to be in Shanghai to not fall behind'," he added.

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The company has been strengthening its global portfolios by utilizing Shanghai's innovation, talent and manufacturing capacity. Horn said the city has become a key manufacturing and R&D hub for the company.

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Merck's presence in Shanghai is not an isolated phenomenon, but a deliberate outcome of the city's policy and positioning.

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According to economist David Blair, Shanghai keeps the prices of operation low while linking to the real economy. "That's the key for Shanghai's growth and for China's growth — emphasizing new technologies linked with real production."

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Toshinobu Umetsu, CEO of Shiseido China and Travel Retail, noted that the company has two R&D centers in Shanghai. "The Chinese market gathers very savvy and forward-looking consumers, providing us with profound market insights," Umetsu said.

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"Shanghai is an ecosystem builder," he said, adding, "We are accelerating cooperation with local partners. China gives us inspirations."

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Jean-Paul Agon, chairman of L'Oreal Group, said in a written address at the event that Shanghai is the company's heart in China and North Asia, serving as a strategic engine in terms of innovation, operation, talents and sustainability, among other heads.

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Isabelle Hannedouche, managing director of Sodexo Greater China, said the "trustful environment" in Shanghai — a good-faith confidence between local government and enterprises — has emerged as a critical competitive edge for the city for multinational companies to thrive.

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"Shanghai offers a fair and balanced ecosystem to enable companies to provide the right service with the right standard in a very compliant way. It showcases the inclusiveness of the city," Hannedouche said. "We have people with very different backgrounds, here, we are able to attract them, retain them and give them opportunities to grow."

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Buoyed by the optimism widely shared by global businesses, Shanghai approved the establishment of 4,223 new foreign-funded enterprises between January and August, a 3.9 percent increase compared with the same period last year.

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Shanghai's opening-up and innovation-centered policies provide a powerful counter-narrative to claims of a China turning inward. For global executives, watching Shanghai is about observing the future of China's engagement with the world taking shape.

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Rani Jarkas, chairman of Cedrus Group, said the Chinese government is building a unique global ecosystem, with the country taking on a greater role in global investment. He added that innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence and battery technology provide other countries with more alternatives.

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Panelists also spoke highly of International Services Shanghai, a multilingual portal launched last year by the Shanghai municipal government.

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Contact the writers at wangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn

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People venture out fully bundled up in Haizhou district, Lianyungang, Jiangsu province on Monday, as a cold front sweeps across China's central and eastern regions.

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Over the next three days, Typhoon Fengshen will affect the central and northern South China Sea as well as southern coastal areas of China, the National Meteorological Center said on Monday, warning of potential damage from strong winds and secondary disasters caused by heavy rainfall.

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The center issued a blue alert for Fengshen on Monday morning as the 24th typhoon of 2025 continued to strengthen over the South China Sea. As of 9 am, the storm's center was located about 455 kilometers northeast of Sansha city, Hainan province.

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Fengshen is currently classified as a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 82.8 kilometers per hour. Its wind field extends 220 to 280 km from the center. The storm is expected to move northwest at a speed of 20 to 25 km/h, gradually intensifying into a severe tropical storm or even a typhoon, with wind speeds reaching 108 to 126 km/h.

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By Tuesday, Fengshen is forecast to turn southwestward due to a cold front, heading toward the central coast of Vietnam and weakening as it approaches.

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The typhoon will bring heavy rain and strong winds to eastern and northern Taiwan, the coastal areas of Fujian, Guangdong and Hainan provinces, and the northern part of the South China Sea. From 2 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday, northern Taiwan is expected to experience heavy to torrential rain, with some areas receiving 100 to 200 millimeters of rainfall.

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Meanwhile, a cold front will continue to affect central and eastern China, causing temperatures to drop by 4 to 6 C in these regions, as well as parts of Guizhou and Yunnan provinces. Some areas may see a temperature drop of up to 8 C, with the "0 C line" pushing southward to central North China.

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The center said due to the combined effects of the cold front and Fengshen, the southern East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, the northern South China Sea and coastal areas of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces are forecast to experience winds of up to 117.4 km/h, with gusts of up to 149 km/h, from 2 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday. It also issued a yellow alert for strong winds.

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From Oct 19 to 28, heavy rainfall is expected across several regions. Some areas — including parts of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong and Hainan provinces, as well as Taiwan and the Xizang autonomous region — may receive 80 to 150 mm of rain, with eastern Hainan and northern Taiwan exceeding 250 mm.

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Rainfall in these areas is expected to be 50 percent to 80 percent above the average for this time of year, according to the center.

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Most of central and eastern China will experience average temperatures 1 to 3 C below the seasonal norm over the next 10 days. In contrast, temperatures in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau will be 1 to 3 C above average.

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The center warned that widespread frost is expected, potentially affecting crop storage and agricultural facilities. Starting Tuesday, the prolonged rainy period in the Huanghuai region will end, aiding autumn harvests, soil drying, and the planting of winter wheat and rapeseed, it added.

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zhaoyimeng@chinadaily.com.cn

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People venture out fully bundled up in Haizhou district, Lianyungang, Jiangsu province on Monday, as a cold front sweeps across China's central and eastern regions.

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Over the next three days, Typhoon Fengshen will affect the central and northern South China Sea as well as southern coastal areas of China, the National Meteorological Center said on Monday, warning of potential damage from strong winds and secondary disasters caused by heavy rainfall.

\n

The center issued a blue alert for Fengshen on Monday morning as the 24th typhoon of 2025 continued to strengthen over the South China Sea. As of 9 am, the storm's center was located about 455 kilometers northeast of Sansha city, Hainan province.

\n

Fengshen is currently classified as a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 82.8 kilometers per hour. Its wind field extends 220 to 280 km from the center. The storm is expected to move northwest at a speed of 20 to 25 km/h, gradually intensifying into a severe tropical storm or even a typhoon, with wind speeds reaching 108 to 126 km/h.

\n

By Tuesday, Fengshen is forecast to turn southwestward due to a cold front, heading toward the central coast of Vietnam and weakening as it approaches.

\n

The typhoon will bring heavy rain and strong winds to eastern and northern Taiwan, the coastal areas of Fujian, Guangdong and Hainan provinces, and the northern part of the South China Sea. From 2 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday, northern Taiwan is expected to experience heavy to torrential rain, with some areas receiving 100 to 200 millimeters of rainfall.

\n

Meanwhile, a cold front will continue to affect central and eastern China, causing temperatures to drop by 4 to 6 C in these regions, as well as parts of Guizhou and Yunnan provinces. Some areas may see a temperature drop of up to 8 C, with the "0 C line" pushing southward to central North China.

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The center said due to the combined effects of the cold front and Fengshen, the southern East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, the northern South China Sea and coastal areas of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces are forecast to experience winds of up to 117.4 km/h, with gusts of up to 149 km/h, from 2 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday. It also issued a yellow alert for strong winds.

\n

From Oct 19 to 28, heavy rainfall is expected across several regions. Some areas — including parts of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong and Hainan provinces, as well as Taiwan and the Xizang autonomous region — may receive 80 to 150 mm of rain, with eastern Hainan and northern Taiwan exceeding 250 mm.

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Rainfall in these areas is expected to be 50 percent to 80 percent above the average for this time of year, according to the center.

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Most of central and eastern China will experience average temperatures 1 to 3 C below the seasonal norm over the next 10 days. In contrast, temperatures in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau will be 1 to 3 C above average.

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The center warned that widespread frost is expected, potentially affecting crop storage and agricultural facilities. Starting Tuesday, the prolonged rainy period in the Huanghuai region will end, aiding autumn harvests, soil drying, and the planting of winter wheat and rapeseed, it added.

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zhaoyimeng@chinadaily.com.cn

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Visitors wearing virtual reality headsets experience a virtual reality exhibition of Liangzhu ancient city at the Yuhang pavilion during the 19th Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sunday. Held from Friday to Monday, the expo brought together over 5,800 creative brands from 66 countries and regions, serving as a significant platform for showcasing the achievements of global cultural and creative industries.

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Zhang Yi (center), a student at Guangqumen Middle School, manipulates a humanoid at the opening ceremony of his school's sports meeting on Sept 26 in Beijing.

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Students from Guangqumen Middle School operate a robotic arm with a smart headband during an AI class in Beijing last month.

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Editor's Note: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every facet of human existence. This series will take an in-depth look at this transformative force, examining how AI is redefining the way we live, work and interact.

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Beijing has become the first provincial-level region in China to launch compulsory comprehensive artificial intelligence education for primary and secondary schools, with the capital demonstrating the importance of incorporating the groundbreaking technology into early education.

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This semester, over 1,400 primary and secondary schools in the city will provide no fewer than eight class hours of AI education covering all grade levels from primary through senior high schools.

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This citywide initiative follows the release of two recent guidelines, which together define the positioning, content and instructional pathways for AI education.

\n

Schools such as Haidian District Experimental Primary School and Guangqumen Middle School are already pioneering comprehensive, multistage AI programs that equip students with both foundational knowledge and hands-on skills.

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At Haidian Experimental Primary School, students from Grades 1 to 6 are progressively introduced to AI through interactive, project-based lessons. Younger students build basic AI awareness, middle graders learn fundamental principles, and upper-grade students advance to creating smart hardware applications, according to Shi Yuan, head of the school's information center.

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"The courses are designed to make AI tangible and accessible," he said. "We focus on letting students experience AI through projects that connect to real-life scenarios."

\n

The school employs a range of educational tools, including block-based programming platforms, iFlytek robots with image recognition capabilities, and large language models that help students generate executable code from Chinese instructions.

\n

"We turn abstract concepts into tangible projects. It's not about making every child an expert, but about helping each one understand and interact confidently with AI," Shi said.

\n

After-school clubs offer further exploration, with students studying more advanced projects and preparing for competitions, he added.

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"Learning AI is not difficult for these young students as they are very interested in it. Just like people learning to use the computer some 20 or 30 years ago, the age of AI has come and we are not turning back."

\n

Two Grade 6 students at the school, Miao Ruoyi, 11, and Fang Xi, 12, are both members of the programming club and started learning about AI in third grade.

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Ruoyi finds great satisfaction in assembling robots. "Programming feels a bit challenging to me, but building things with my hands is much more interesting," she said.

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She is strong in math and English and sees programming as a refreshing diversion.

\n

The sense of accomplishment after finishing a robot — with components like clamps for grabbing buckets and rollers for shooting balls — keeps her motivated.

\n

Xi, who has already won awards for his work in school competitions, said he feels he is gifted in learning AI and coding, and thinks they are actually more straightforward than learning academic subjects.

\n

Guangqumen Middle School has built a continuous AI curriculum spanning primary, middle and high schools, according to Pei Yi, director of the school's talent cultivation center. Pei said that the goal is not only technical mastery but also preparing students for a human-machine collaborative future.

\n

"In the future, human-machine collaboration will be inevitable. Students may not all become AI specialists, but they must learn how to use AI effectively," he said.

\n

At the primary level, AI knowledge is integrated into information technology classes starting from the third grade. Lower grades focus on handson experience, while upper grades introduce basic programming. Extracurricular clubs, such as robotics and coding, create a seamless link with middle school education, he said.

\n

For middle school students, seventh graders take a semester-long information technology course covering AI fundamentals, principles and applications. For eighth and ninth graders, AI learning shifts to subject-based activities such as designing "intelligent study companions" using generative AI tools. Off-campus study tours to universities, tech companies and institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences complement classroom learning, said Pei.

\n

High school offers more specialized pathways. This year, the school launched an AI class emphasizing mathematics and science, developed in collaboration with institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and tech firms like Huawei. Students explore cutting-edge domains such as embodied intelligence, brain-computer interfaces and autonomous driving.

\n

Beyond the classroom, the school organizes AI-themed science festivals, industry visits and research trips. A popular science lecture on the low-altitude economy with a local drone company is set to evolve into a full course.

\n

Pei emphasized that the school's approach exceeds the requirements of the education authorities. "We want students to understand not only how AI works but also how it can be applied across disciplines," he said. AI tools are already used in physical education to analyze movement and in English classes to create interactive games.

\n

When it comes to assignments, students are encouraged to use AI as an assistant — not a crutch. "We teach students to use AI to brainstorm or organize ideas — but not to rely on it entirely. Critical thinking and independent work remain essential," Pei added.

\n

"The goal is not to turn every student into an AI expert, but to ensure they can proficiently use AI," he said. For students interested in AI, the curriculum offers in-depth exploration such as participating in scientific projects with universities. For others, it builds essential digital literacy, analogous to how internet skills became indispensable in the digital age.

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Zhang Xuanyang, 15, from Guangqumen Middle School, won a first-place prize in a national robotics competition in Grade 8.

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After narrowly qualifying for the national round, he spent seven days in training, debugging programs for six hours daily. The competition included autonomous tasks and an aerospace knowledge test. "I expected a second-place prize, so seeing my name in first place was thrilling," he said.

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Zhang Yi, another student from the school, said the tide of technology is now surging forward, and it can't be stopped. Moreover, after getting in touch with it, he has developed a strong interest in technology. That's why he has kept learning.

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During the recent school sports meeting, Zhang Yi was in charge of operating a humanoid robot. "As long as you're familiar with its operations, the robot is extremely obedient," he said.

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This is because it uses some AI technologies to adapt, and there are also AI codes inside it to ensure the smoothness of the operations, he said.

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"We mainly had it walk forward and wave to the students in the stands, performing actions like that."

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Despite their tech engagement, both maintain top academic rankings. They see AI as a tool that enhances — not replaces — traditional learning. "AI is a helper, not a replacement. We still prioritize asking teachers and independent thinking," Zhang Xuanyang said.

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zoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn

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Zhang Yi (center), a student at Guangqumen Middle School, manipulates a humanoid at the opening ceremony of his school's sports meeting on Sept 26 in Beijing.

\n

Students from Guangqumen Middle School operate a robotic arm with a smart headband during an AI class in Beijing last month.

\n

Editor's Note: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every facet of human existence. This series will take an in-depth look at this transformative force, examining how AI is redefining the way we live, work and interact.

\n

Beijing has become the first provincial-level region in China to launch compulsory comprehensive artificial intelligence education for primary and secondary schools, with the capital demonstrating the importance of incorporating the groundbreaking technology into early education.

\n

This semester, over 1,400 primary and secondary schools in the city will provide no fewer than eight class hours of AI education covering all grade levels from primary through senior high schools.

\n

This citywide initiative follows the release of two recent guidelines, which together define the positioning, content and instructional pathways for AI education.

\n

Schools such as Haidian District Experimental Primary School and Guangqumen Middle School are already pioneering comprehensive, multistage AI programs that equip students with both foundational knowledge and hands-on skills.

\n

At Haidian Experimental Primary School, students from Grades 1 to 6 are progressively introduced to AI through interactive, project-based lessons. Younger students build basic AI awareness, middle graders learn fundamental principles, and upper-grade students advance to creating smart hardware applications, according to Shi Yuan, head of the school's information center.

\n

"The courses are designed to make AI tangible and accessible," he said. "We focus on letting students experience AI through projects that connect to real-life scenarios."

\n

The school employs a range of educational tools, including block-based programming platforms, iFlytek robots with image recognition capabilities, and large language models that help students generate executable code from Chinese instructions.

\n

"We turn abstract concepts into tangible projects. It's not about making every child an expert, but about helping each one understand and interact confidently with AI," Shi said.

\n

After-school clubs offer further exploration, with students studying more advanced projects and preparing for competitions, he added.

\n

"Learning AI is not difficult for these young students as they are very interested in it. Just like people learning to use the computer some 20 or 30 years ago, the age of AI has come and we are not turning back."

\n

Two Grade 6 students at the school, Miao Ruoyi, 11, and Fang Xi, 12, are both members of the programming club and started learning about AI in third grade.

\n

Ruoyi finds great satisfaction in assembling robots. "Programming feels a bit challenging to me, but building things with my hands is much more interesting," she said.

\n

She is strong in math and English and sees programming as a refreshing diversion.

\n

The sense of accomplishment after finishing a robot — with components like clamps for grabbing buckets and rollers for shooting balls — keeps her motivated.

\n

Xi, who has already won awards for his work in school competitions, said he feels he is gifted in learning AI and coding, and thinks they are actually more straightforward than learning academic subjects.

\n

Guangqumen Middle School has built a continuous AI curriculum spanning primary, middle and high schools, according to Pei Yi, director of the school's talent cultivation center. Pei said that the goal is not only technical mastery but also preparing students for a human-machine collaborative future.

\n

"In the future, human-machine collaboration will be inevitable. Students may not all become AI specialists, but they must learn how to use AI effectively," he said.

\n

At the primary level, AI knowledge is integrated into information technology classes starting from the third grade. Lower grades focus on handson experience, while upper grades introduce basic programming. Extracurricular clubs, such as robotics and coding, create a seamless link with middle school education, he said.

\n

For middle school students, seventh graders take a semester-long information technology course covering AI fundamentals, principles and applications. For eighth and ninth graders, AI learning shifts to subject-based activities such as designing "intelligent study companions" using generative AI tools. Off-campus study tours to universities, tech companies and institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences complement classroom learning, said Pei.

\n

High school offers more specialized pathways. This year, the school launched an AI class emphasizing mathematics and science, developed in collaboration with institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and tech firms like Huawei. Students explore cutting-edge domains such as embodied intelligence, brain-computer interfaces and autonomous driving.

\n

Beyond the classroom, the school organizes AI-themed science festivals, industry visits and research trips. A popular science lecture on the low-altitude economy with a local drone company is set to evolve into a full course.

\n

Pei emphasized that the school's approach exceeds the requirements of the education authorities. "We want students to understand not only how AI works but also how it can be applied across disciplines," he said. AI tools are already used in physical education to analyze movement and in English classes to create interactive games.

\n

When it comes to assignments, students are encouraged to use AI as an assistant — not a crutch. "We teach students to use AI to brainstorm or organize ideas — but not to rely on it entirely. Critical thinking and independent work remain essential," Pei added.

\n

"The goal is not to turn every student into an AI expert, but to ensure they can proficiently use AI," he said. For students interested in AI, the curriculum offers in-depth exploration such as participating in scientific projects with universities. For others, it builds essential digital literacy, analogous to how internet skills became indispensable in the digital age.

\n

Zhang Xuanyang, 15, from Guangqumen Middle School, won a first-place prize in a national robotics competition in Grade 8.

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After narrowly qualifying for the national round, he spent seven days in training, debugging programs for six hours daily. The competition included autonomous tasks and an aerospace knowledge test. "I expected a second-place prize, so seeing my name in first place was thrilling," he said.

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Zhang Yi, another student from the school, said the tide of technology is now surging forward, and it can't be stopped. Moreover, after getting in touch with it, he has developed a strong interest in technology. That's why he has kept learning.

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During the recent school sports meeting, Zhang Yi was in charge of operating a humanoid robot. "As long as you're familiar with its operations, the robot is extremely obedient," he said.

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This is because it uses some AI technologies to adapt, and there are also AI codes inside it to ensure the smoothness of the operations, he said.

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"We mainly had it walk forward and wave to the students in the stands, performing actions like that."

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Despite their tech engagement, both maintain top academic rankings. They see AI as a tool that enhances — not replaces — traditional learning. "AI is a helper, not a replacement. We still prioritize asking teachers and independent thinking," Zhang Xuanyang said.

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zoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn

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As the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) nears its conclusion, China stands at a crucial juncture. It is important to understand the position of the country in the current situation, analyze the profound changes facing its development in the coming five years, and lay out the top-level design and strategic blueprint for the next stage of the country's modernization journey, which features the coexistence of opportunities and challenges.

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The strategic foresight of the CPC Central Committee and its ability to unite and lead the nation in writing new chapters in China's national rejuvenation journey will help chart the course of the world's second-largest economy in the period of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for national economic and social development.

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The blueprint for the next stage of China's modernization is taking shape. It aims to enable the country to basically realize socialist modernization by 2035, laying a solid foundation for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects by the middle of this century, promising a future of greater vitality and progress.

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The scientific formulation and consistent implementation of five-year plans have long been a hallmark of China's governance and a key advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

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Over the past five years, global turbulence and uncertainty have intensified, and the tasks of promoting reform, development and innovation have remained arduous. Yet China has still managed to make new breakthroughs and achievements.

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That the country's gross domestic product grew 5.2 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters, as the National Bureau of Statistics announced on Monday, testifies to the Chinese economy's solid fundamentals and resilience. China's economic output is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan ($19.66 trillion) this year and its average annual contribution to global growth is projected to remain near 30 percent.

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The nation has also advanced steadily in the Global Innovation Index, becoming one of the fastest-growing innovation economies over the past decade.

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Since the nation's economic fundamentals remain sound — it has a complete industrial base, a vast market, a sizable talent pool and immense potential — the long-term trend of steady development through reform and opening-up remains unchanged.

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During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will unswervingly pursue high-quality development guided by its new development philosophy — innovation, coordination, green growth, openness and inclusiveness. It will continue to accelerate the establishment of its new development paradigm, give greater strategic importance to cultivating new quality productive forces and foster scientific and technological innovation rooted in the real economy.

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To that end, more down-to-earth efforts should be made to upgrade traditional industries, develop emerging sectors and plan for future industries to build a robust modern industrial system that sustains long-term prosperity. The aim is to complete the over 300 key reform tasks outlined at the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

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In the process, the country's high-level opening-up will be expanded by promoting trade facilitation, strengthening international economic cooperation and enhancing its position in the global industry and supply chains. That will bring new opportunities to the world.

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But all these endeavors are meaningful only when they ultimately serve the people. Improving livelihoods and enhancing well-being must remain the starting and end points of all development efforts, which depend, as always, on the Party's leadership.

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Upholding the CPC Central Committee's authority and its centralized, unified leadership is the fundamental guarantee to address pressing public concerns, ensure that the fruits of modernization are shared more equitably, increasing people's sense of fulfillment, happiness and security.

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From the first five-year plan to the 15th, the consistent goal has been to build China into a modern socialist country. For that, China must coordinate development and security, strengthen risk prevention and maintain the interaction between high-quality development and high-level security.

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Development and security are two wings of one body that must be properly coordinated. Only by safeguarding its security can the nation ensure it continues to make progress on the path to modernization.

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