首推 Stacey Kent，她咬字极其考究，每个词都像经过精心雕琢，那种轻柔但清晰的发音让人仿佛听到丝绸摩擦的质感。作为少见的现场表现胜过录音棚的歌手，仔细听一下她这首音乐会版本的《It Might as Well Be Spring》，你会发现她在面对乌压压的听众时反而能把普通的句子唱出更多微妙层次。
\nStacey Kent 这张现场录音特别值得一听\n
另一位是 Michael Bublé。他对句子的处理继承了 Frank Sinatra 那种对话风格但更自然，就像在跟你面对面聊天一样。他的停顿和重音处理特别有音乐剧感，能让一首爵士标准曲目听起来像在你耳边摩挲的全新作品。
另一个例子是我特别喜欢的《Por Una Cabeza》。原版是 Carlos Gardel 那种招牌的阿根廷探戈，2/4 拍的节奏紧凑有力，充满了激情和戏剧张力，每一个重拍都像是舞者的脚步在地板上敲击。
\n《Por Una Cabeza》（Carlos Garde 原版）\n
但有一次意外听到韩国吉他手朴朱元的版本，被惊艳到了。从专辑名《Time Of Gypsy》（吉普赛时光）就能看出，这不仅是将探戈的紧凑 2/4 拍变成古典吉他的自由节拍，还加入了吉普赛音乐那种游牧式的随性律动。这么一改造，整首曲子从\"优雅有力的舞厅探戈\"变成了\"篝火旁的吟游诗人独白\"。两个版本都是单曲循环不会腻的那种，大家可以找来对比听听。
如果你想感受一下融合了音色、节奏、旋律的现代风格作品，我会推荐 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros 的《Mondo Bongo》。它收录在 2001 年那张《Global a Go-Go》专辑中，被评价为\"折衷主义的多元文化音乐\"，也被选作《史密斯夫妇》电影配乐，OST 里能找到。
\n《Global a Go-Go》（Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros）\n
再推一首跨界的融合作品——马友友和 Bobby McFerrin 合作的《Hush》。Bobby McFerrin 你大概也知道，就是那个能用嘴巴模拟各种乐器、创造出整个乐队效果的人声即兴鬼才，最出名的就是《Don't Worry Be Happy》。
\n
《Hush》这首曲子特别有意思，因为它展现了两种完全不同音乐背景的艺术家是如何找到共同语言的。马友友温暖、有机的大提琴音色和极其自如的节奏把控，配上 Bobby 那种既可以是旋律、又可以是节奏、甚至可以是和声的人声创作，创造出一种一呼一应、一应一和的对话效果，听起来很是调皮，像两个互相欣赏的老朋友在抬杠。
更微妙的还有各种调式——多利亚调式既有小调的忧郁又带着希望光亮，弗里吉亚调式有异域神秘感，混合里第亚调式比大调更开放自由。比如 Miles Davis 的《So What》用的多利亚调式，在忧郁中保持着优雅；Bill Evans 的《Waltz for Debby》在大调中又带着微妙的小调色彩。这几首有兴趣的都可以搜着听听看。
如果你从未听过布鲁斯，不妨先试试 Buddy Guy 版本的《Ain't No Sunshine》，看看这种音乐是否符合你的口味。这首经典的灵魂布鲁斯还曾被收录在 2000 年的电影《诺丁山》（Notting Hill）原声带中，以其深刻描绘的失落与孤独而闻名，讲述了一个人在失去爱人后所经历的痛苦与绝望。
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这歌是易入耳的现代风格。他还有一首《What Kind Of Woman Is This?》更流行风，也很棒，一起推荐。
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要是你听完后觉得还不错，那就可以继续探索啦。
\n《Midnight Blue》（Tinsley Ellis）\n
Tinsley Ellis 的风格与 Eric Clapton 非常相似，同样也是个有神技的顶尖吉他手，solo 时辨识度很高。我认为他的音乐也相对符合现代听众的口味，门槛低。
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整张《Midnight Blue》专辑都表现出色，其中最推荐的曲目是《Kiss Of Death》。这首歌充满力量与激情，犹如一个中年人在坦诚讲述自己的爱情与失落的故事，就像一杯烈酒，浓烈而易醉。
首推 Stacey Kent，她咬字极其考究，每个词都像经过精心雕琢，那种轻柔但清晰的发音让人仿佛听到丝绸摩擦的质感。作为少见的现场表现胜过录音棚的歌手，仔细听一下她这首音乐会版本的《It Might as Well Be Spring》，你会发现她在面对乌压压的听众时反而能把普通的句子唱出更多微妙层次。
\nStacey Kent 这张现场录音特别值得一听\n
另一位是 Michael Bublé。他对句子的处理继承了 Frank Sinatra 那种对话风格但更自然，就像在跟你面对面聊天一样。他的停顿和重音处理特别有音乐剧感，能让一首爵士标准曲目听起来像在你耳边摩挲的全新作品。
另一个例子是我特别喜欢的《Por Una Cabeza》。原版是 Carlos Gardel 那种招牌的阿根廷探戈，2/4 拍的节奏紧凑有力，充满了激情和戏剧张力，每一个重拍都像是舞者的脚步在地板上敲击。
\n《Por Una Cabeza》（Carlos Garde 原版）\n
但有一次意外听到韩国吉他手朴朱元的版本，被惊艳到了。从专辑名《Time Of Gypsy》（吉普赛时光）就能看出，这不仅是将探戈的紧凑 2/4 拍变成古典吉他的自由节拍，还加入了吉普赛音乐那种游牧式的随性律动。这么一改造，整首曲子从\"优雅有力的舞厅探戈\"变成了\"篝火旁的吟游诗人独白\"。两个版本都是单曲循环不会腻的那种，大家可以找来对比听听。
如果你想感受一下融合了音色、节奏、旋律的现代风格作品，我会推荐 Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros 的《Mondo Bongo》。它收录在 2001 年那张《Global a Go-Go》专辑中，被评价为\"折衷主义的多元文化音乐\"，也被选作《史密斯夫妇》电影配乐，OST 里能找到。
\n《Global a Go-Go》（Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros）\n
再推一首跨界的融合作品——马友友和 Bobby McFerrin 合作的《Hush》。Bobby McFerrin 你大概也知道，就是那个能用嘴巴模拟各种乐器、创造出整个乐队效果的人声即兴鬼才，最出名的就是《Don't Worry Be Happy》。
\n
《Hush》这首曲子特别有意思，因为它展现了两种完全不同音乐背景的艺术家是如何找到共同语言的。马友友温暖、有机的大提琴音色和极其自如的节奏把控，配上 Bobby 那种既可以是旋律、又可以是节奏、甚至可以是和声的人声创作，创造出一种一呼一应、一应一和的对话效果，听起来很是调皮，像两个互相欣赏的老朋友在抬杠。
更微妙的还有各种调式——多利亚调式既有小调的忧郁又带着希望光亮，弗里吉亚调式有异域神秘感，混合里第亚调式比大调更开放自由。比如 Miles Davis 的《So What》用的多利亚调式，在忧郁中保持着优雅；Bill Evans 的《Waltz for Debby》在大调中又带着微妙的小调色彩。这几首有兴趣的都可以搜着听听看。
如果你从未听过布鲁斯，不妨先试试 Buddy Guy 版本的《Ain't No Sunshine》，看看这种音乐是否符合你的口味。这首经典的灵魂布鲁斯还曾被收录在 2000 年的电影《诺丁山》（Notting Hill）原声带中，以其深刻描绘的失落与孤独而闻名，讲述了一个人在失去爱人后所经历的痛苦与绝望。
\n
这歌是易入耳的现代风格。他还有一首《What Kind Of Woman Is This?》更流行风，也很棒，一起推荐。
\n
要是你听完后觉得还不错，那就可以继续探索啦。
\n《Midnight Blue》（Tinsley Ellis）\n
Tinsley Ellis 的风格与 Eric Clapton 非常相似，同样也是个有神技的顶尖吉他手，solo 时辨识度很高。我认为他的音乐也相对符合现代听众的口味，门槛低。
\n
整张《Midnight Blue》专辑都表现出色，其中最推荐的曲目是《Kiss Of Death》。这首歌充满力量与激情，犹如一个中年人在坦诚讲述自己的爱情与失落的故事，就像一杯烈酒，浓烈而易醉。
大脑内部调控资源机制为 执行控制信号(Executive control signals)[3]. 每当大脑决定做一项任务时，执行控制信号会发出，对应的大脑区域被优先分配资源，而其他区域则被压制，这一状态在任务的整个阶段都被执行控制信号维持住。这类似于对计算机编程，配置好之后的人脑为任务做好了准备，并在一定时间内，处理任务的过程中能不断的优化配置，使得对该任务的处理效率不断提高。
大脑内部调控资源机制为 执行控制信号(Executive control signals)[3]. 每当大脑决定做一项任务时，执行控制信号会发出，对应的大脑区域被优先分配资源，而其他区域则被压制，这一状态在任务的整个阶段都被执行控制信号维持住。这类似于对计算机编程，配置好之后的人脑为任务做好了准备，并在一定时间内，处理任务的过程中能不断的优化配置，使得对该任务的处理效率不断提高。
\n致命的僧帽水母 The Deadly Portuguese Man O'War，触手最长可达 50 米，其毒素可引发剧烈疼痛、过敏性休克甚至二次接触致命。\n箱形水母（Chironex fleckeri）是太平洋西南部最致命的水母之一，其毒液可在数分钟内引发心脏骤停，触手接触皮肤则留下剧痛的鞭痕状伤疤。\n
Elsworth, P. G., Seebacher, F., & Franklin, C. E. (2003). Sustained swimming performance in crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus): Effects of body size and temperature. Journal of Herpetology, 37(3), 363–368. https://doi.org/10.1670/0022-1511(2003)037[0363:SSPICC]2.0.CO;2
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Sepulveda, C. A., Aalbers, S. A., Kinney, M. J., Kohin, S., Dewar, H., & Ortega-Garcia, S. (2019). Insights into the horizontal movements, migration patterns and stock affiliation of California swordfish. Fisheries Oceanography, 29(1), 56–68. https://doi.org/10.1111/fog.12461
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Fish, F. E. (1994). Influence of hydrodynamic design and propulsive mode on mammalian swimming energetics. Australian Journal of Zoology, 42(1), 79–101. https://doi.org/10.1071/ZO9940079
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Williams, T. M. (1999). The evolution of cost efficient swimming in marine mammals: Limits to energetic optimization. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 354(1380), 193–201. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.1999.0371
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Prange, H. D. (1976). Energetics of swimming of a sea turtle. Journal of Experimental Biology, 64(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.64.1.1
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延伸阅读：
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Woldaregay, A. Z., Walderhaug, S., & Hartvigsen, G. (2017). Telemedicine services for the Arctic: A systematic review. JMIR Medical Informatics, 5(2), e16. https://doi.org/10.2196/medinform.6323
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Ting, L., & Wilkes, M. (2021). Telemedicine for patient management on expeditions in remote and austere environments: A systematic review. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 32(1), 102–111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wem.2020.09.009
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Baldassarre, R., Bonifazi, M., Zamparo, P., & Piacentini, M. F. (2017). Characteristics and challenges of open-water swimming performance: A review. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 12(10), 1275–1284. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2017-0230
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Pla, R., Raineteau, Y., Barbier, X., & Aubry, A. (2024). Physiological key determinants of elite open-water swimmers. Physiologia, 4(3), 305–316. https://doi.org/10.3390/physiologia4030018
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China's top court has reiterated the importance of addressing improper or illegal actions taken by governments against businesses through litigation or mediation as part of a wider judicial strategy to promote the healthy development of small and medium-sized enterprises.
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The Supreme People's Court on Monday released five cases highlighting the approach, underscoring the need to balance punishment with education when imposing administrative penalties on SMEs. The aim, the court said, is to allow such businesses to continue operations and growth without undue hindrance.
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One case involved a lubricant technology company established in October 2022 in Hekou district of Dongying, Shandong province. Between December 2022 and May 2023, the company described itself on its website as a "high-tech company specializing in the research, development, production, sales and services of lubricant materials".
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After reports of false advertising, the district's market supervision administration investigated and found the company was not a high-tech enterprise. The company later removed the misleading information from its site.
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In June 2023, the administration fined the firm 20,000 yuan ($2,786) for violating the Anti-Unfair Competition Law. The company did not contest the penalty or pay the fine, prompting the administration to seek enforcement through the local court.
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Acknowledging the company's swift correction, the court advised the administration to forgo the fine and instead focus on educating the business about legal compliance. The administration accepted the recommendation, which the court said was aimed at supporting the growth of SMEs.
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"The company had been operational for less than six months and had not commenced formal production during the period in question. Moreover, its website had minimal traffic," the court said.
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"Withdrawing the administrative penalty was also influenced by the potential negative impact of a fine on a company that had yet to generate revenue," it added.
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It was not the first time the top court highlighted protections for private enterprises. Earlier this month, it disclosed 12 cases involving the private sector and called on courts nationwide to optimize the rule-of-law environment to advance the high-quality growth of relevant companies.
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The court urged judges to focus more on protecting innovators in science and technology, while also providing stronger judicial support for companies expanding globally.
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In a 25-article guideline issued in August, the top court directed courts at all levels to give equal protection to all economic entities engaged in market competition, emphasizing the judiciary's commitment to rigorously enforcing the Private Sector Promotion Law.
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Effective since May 20, it is the country's first fundamental law in this area. It marks a milestone in supporting the development of the private economy and boosting entrepreneurs' confidence.
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caoyin@chinadaily.com.cn
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China's top court has reiterated the importance of addressing improper or illegal actions taken by governments against businesses through litigation or mediation as part of a wider judicial strategy to promote the healthy development of small and medium-sized enterprises.
\n
The Supreme People's Court on Monday released five cases highlighting the approach, underscoring the need to balance punishment with education when imposing administrative penalties on SMEs. The aim, the court said, is to allow such businesses to continue operations and growth without undue hindrance.
\n
One case involved a lubricant technology company established in October 2022 in Hekou district of Dongying, Shandong province. Between December 2022 and May 2023, the company described itself on its website as a "high-tech company specializing in the research, development, production, sales and services of lubricant materials".
\n
After reports of false advertising, the district's market supervision administration investigated and found the company was not a high-tech enterprise. The company later removed the misleading information from its site.
\n
In June 2023, the administration fined the firm 20,000 yuan ($2,786) for violating the Anti-Unfair Competition Law. The company did not contest the penalty or pay the fine, prompting the administration to seek enforcement through the local court.
\n
Acknowledging the company's swift correction, the court advised the administration to forgo the fine and instead focus on educating the business about legal compliance. The administration accepted the recommendation, which the court said was aimed at supporting the growth of SMEs.
\n
"The company had been operational for less than six months and had not commenced formal production during the period in question. Moreover, its website had minimal traffic," the court said.
\n
"Withdrawing the administrative penalty was also influenced by the potential negative impact of a fine on a company that had yet to generate revenue," it added.
\n
It was not the first time the top court highlighted protections for private enterprises. Earlier this month, it disclosed 12 cases involving the private sector and called on courts nationwide to optimize the rule-of-law environment to advance the high-quality growth of relevant companies.
\n
The court urged judges to focus more on protecting innovators in science and technology, while also providing stronger judicial support for companies expanding globally.
\n
In a 25-article guideline issued in August, the top court directed courts at all levels to give equal protection to all economic entities engaged in market competition, emphasizing the judiciary's commitment to rigorously enforcing the Private Sector Promotion Law.
\n
Effective since May 20, it is the country's first fundamental law in this area. It marks a milestone in supporting the development of the private economy and boosting entrepreneurs' confidence.
Performers grace the stage at the 11th National Disabled People's Art Festival in Wuhan, Hubei province on Monday. The event, called Symphony of Dreams: Together Towards a New Era, features 152 performances across four categories, marking the largest and most attended festival in its history.
Students in a primary school in Sernyi district of Nagchu, Xizang autonomous region, attend a Tibetan language class.
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Nagchu city in the northern part of the Xizang autonomous region has made major gains in infrastructure, education, health and living standards over the past few decades, local officials said on Tuesday.
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According to figures released at a news conference in Lhasa, the regional capital, the city's GDP rose from 295 million yuan ($41 million) in 1990 to more than 24.6 billion yuan in 2024. During the same period, the per capita disposable income of urban residents grew from 1,755 yuan to 55,499 yuan, while the figure for rural residents climbed from 411 yuan to 20,099 yuan.
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Li Meng, vice-mayor of Nagchu, said the city has made great progress in infrastructure over the past 60 years. A "heavenly corridor "consisting of five vital lines — highways, railways, oil and gas pipelines, fiber-optic cables and power lines — runs through the city.
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The industrial structure of the city has been optimized and upgraded.
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"We have achieved a significant transformation from a single nomadic industry to diverse development that includes clean energy, specialty agriculture and animal husbandry, and cultural tourism," he said.
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Li emphasized that livelihoods for citizens have improved significantly over the past 60 years.
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"The general populace, including officials and citizens, all enjoy equal chances of receiving better childcare, education, employment, healthcare, elderly care, housing and support for the vulnerable," he said.
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The retention rate for compulsory education and the enrollment rate for children with disabilities have reached 98 percent and 100 percent, respectively. Medical and health institutions now provide full coverage at the county, township and village levels, Li said.
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The participation rates for basic medical insurance and basic pension insurance have remained stable at more than 99 percent and 98 percent, respectively, he added.
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Phuntsok, director of the city's development and reform commission, said authorities have prioritized education. With increasing investment each year, the number of schools at all levels has reached 462.
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"We have been continuously enhancing the capacity and level of primary healthcare services, building on the comprehensive implementation of basic medical insurance policies for urban and rural residents. They offer free treatment for diseases such as cataracts, Kashin-Beck disease, hip and knee joint replacement, and congenital heart disease," Phuntsok said.
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Local residents say they have seen the changes firsthand.
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Tsering Karma, a 70-year-old villager in Machu township in Amdo county of Nagchu, said dramatic transformations have taken place in his hometown in terms of telecommunication, transportation, electricity and drinking water.
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"Thanks to our country's overall development in recent decades, my hometown has been prospering as well, with people's livelihoods largely improved and ecological protection work further enhanced in the new era," he said.
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"The quality of living, housing and education has improved dramatically. The government provides 15-year free education to all the children from preschool to high school, so everybody has the chance to receive better education," he added.
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Contact the writers at palden_nyima@chinadaily.com.cn
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Students in a primary school in Sernyi district of Nagchu, Xizang autonomous region, attend a Tibetan language class.
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Nagchu city in the northern part of the Xizang autonomous region has made major gains in infrastructure, education, health and living standards over the past few decades, local officials said on Tuesday.
\n
According to figures released at a news conference in Lhasa, the regional capital, the city's GDP rose from 295 million yuan ($41 million) in 1990 to more than 24.6 billion yuan in 2024. During the same period, the per capita disposable income of urban residents grew from 1,755 yuan to 55,499 yuan, while the figure for rural residents climbed from 411 yuan to 20,099 yuan.
\n
Li Meng, vice-mayor of Nagchu, said the city has made great progress in infrastructure over the past 60 years. A "heavenly corridor "consisting of five vital lines — highways, railways, oil and gas pipelines, fiber-optic cables and power lines — runs through the city.
\n
The industrial structure of the city has been optimized and upgraded.
\n
"We have achieved a significant transformation from a single nomadic industry to diverse development that includes clean energy, specialty agriculture and animal husbandry, and cultural tourism," he said.
\n
Li emphasized that livelihoods for citizens have improved significantly over the past 60 years.
\n
"The general populace, including officials and citizens, all enjoy equal chances of receiving better childcare, education, employment, healthcare, elderly care, housing and support for the vulnerable," he said.
\n
The retention rate for compulsory education and the enrollment rate for children with disabilities have reached 98 percent and 100 percent, respectively. Medical and health institutions now provide full coverage at the county, township and village levels, Li said.
\n
The participation rates for basic medical insurance and basic pension insurance have remained stable at more than 99 percent and 98 percent, respectively, he added.
\n
Phuntsok, director of the city's development and reform commission, said authorities have prioritized education. With increasing investment each year, the number of schools at all levels has reached 462.
\n
"We have been continuously enhancing the capacity and level of primary healthcare services, building on the comprehensive implementation of basic medical insurance policies for urban and rural residents. They offer free treatment for diseases such as cataracts, Kashin-Beck disease, hip and knee joint replacement, and congenital heart disease," Phuntsok said.
\n
Local residents say they have seen the changes firsthand.
\n
Tsering Karma, a 70-year-old villager in Machu township in Amdo county of Nagchu, said dramatic transformations have taken place in his hometown in terms of telecommunication, transportation, electricity and drinking water.
\n
"Thanks to our country's overall development in recent decades, my hometown has been prospering as well, with people's livelihoods largely improved and ecological protection work further enhanced in the new era," he said.
\n
"The quality of living, housing and education has improved dramatically. The government provides 15-year free education to all the children from preschool to high school, so everybody has the chance to receive better education," he added.
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Contact the writers at palden_nyima@chinadaily.com.cn
Q: Why is the claim that \"a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency\" a false narrative?
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A: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the recovery of Taiwan. Japan undeniably bears historical responsibilities on the Taiwan question. The Cairo Declaration issued by China, the United States and the United Kingdom in 1943 states in explicit terms that Taiwan is a territory that Japan had stolen from the Chinese, and shall be restored to China.
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Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation, jointly issued by China, the US, the UK and the Soviet Union in 1945, stipulates that the terms of the Cairo Declaration shall be carried out. On Aug 15, 1945, Japan accepted the Potsdam Proclamation and announced unconditional surrender. Later in 1972, Japan pledged in the China-Japan Joint Statement that it firmly maintains its position under Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation.
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The Treaty of Peace and Friendship Between China and Japan, signed in 1978, clearly states that the principles set out in the statement should be strictly observed. The treaty was deliberated and approved by the legislators of the two countries, and together with the China-Japan Joint Statement, constitutes a legally binding documents that provide guidance for bilateral ties.
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The above-mentioned historical evidence and legal basis fully show that abiding by the one-China principle is a serious political commitment and obligation under international law that Japan must follow.
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The false narrative, including "a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency", will gravely erode the political foundation of China-Japan relations.
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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Although the secessionist-minded Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan try and portray themselves as "democratic", what they have been doing has been anything but.
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Apart from muffling voices that differ from theirs in the island's society, purging elements that they baselessly label as colluding with "external hostile forces" and arbitrarily attacking opposition parties, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities led by Lai also seek to distort history to serve their "pro-independence" and de-Sinicization agenda.
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They seem convinced that "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past". But their tricks are easily discernible as they have to call white black, creating historical crevices that are too wide to fill with lies.
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The Lai authorities have recently claimed that after World War II, the Treaty of San Francisco took the place of political statements, such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, adding that the Treaty did not hand over Taiwan to the People's Republic of China.
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Such arguments are falsehoods concocted by the DPP authorities long before Lai took office. They disregard historical facts and contradict international legal principles. Such attempts to exploit the Treaty to distort the truth to support "Taiwan independence" are utterly groundless.
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The Treaty was signed in 1951 under the manipulation of the United States with no Chinese representative involved, including in the preceding negotiations. The Treaty is not legally binding on China, and the DPP authorities' attempt to use it as a "legal proof" to support their "pro-independence" claims for Taiwan has no legitimacy in international law.
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The Treaty they quoted contravenes the provisions of the Declaration by United Nations signed by 26 countries — including China, the US, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union — in 1942, and goes against the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law.
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Anything set out in the document, including the sovereignty over Taiwan or the handling of the territory and sovereign rights of China as a nonsignatory, is thus entirely illegal, null and void.
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A series of international instruments, including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation and the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, clearly define China's sovereignty over Taiwan, declaring it to be a part of China, which is a solid fact rooted in history and the law beyond any doubt. These instruments constitute the unchallengeable outcome of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and an important part of the postwar international order.
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On Oct 1, 1949, the PRC was founded, and the Central People's Government became the sole legal government representing the whole of China. The change of government took place while China remained unchanged as a subject of international law. China's sovereignty and inherent territory did not change.
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As a natural result, the government of the PRC fully enjoys and exercises China's sovereignty, including sovereignty over Taiwan. The so-called Treaty of San Francisco is an illegal and invalid instrument issued by some countries gathered by the US years after the end of WWII to separately make peace with Japan excluding the PRC and despite the Soviet Union's objection.
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The Lai authorities have chosen to be blind to these facts. Last week they also tried to use "the end of war" rhetoric to whitewash Japan's unconditional surrender at the 80th anniversary of that event.
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The Lai authorities have disregarded the outcomes of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and deliberately distorted the history of WWII. This is simply contemptible.
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The fact-distorting and misleading rhetoric related to the Treaty once again lays bare the nefarious separatist nature of the Lai authorities.
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A poll released by the island's TVBS News last week shows that only 28 percent of respondents are satisfied with Lai's governance of the region, while 55 percent are dissatisfied, marking a record low in Lai's approval ratings since he took office in May last year.
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That should serve as an acute reminder that the Taiwan residents are not that easily hoodwinked by Lai's "pro-independence" endeavors. Refusing to seek truth from facts, the Lai authorities' latest WWII-related lie-telling campaign indicates they have chosen to turn a deaf ear to the people's call. In doing so, they have to tell more lies to cover up the previous one resulting in their "democracy" model being downgraded to a doomed Orwellian fable.
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No matter what the Lai authorities say or do, it cannot alter the fact that Taiwan is part of China — an undeniable truth that is supported by both history and international law. Nor can they change the prevailing international commitment to the one-China principle, still less change the course of China's reunification.
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Although the secessionist-minded Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan try and portray themselves as "democratic", what they have been doing has been anything but.
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Apart from muffling voices that differ from theirs in the island's society, purging elements that they baselessly label as colluding with "external hostile forces" and arbitrarily attacking opposition parties, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities led by Lai also seek to distort history to serve their "pro-independence" and de-Sinicization agenda.
\n
They seem convinced that "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past". But their tricks are easily discernible as they have to call white black, creating historical crevices that are too wide to fill with lies.
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The Lai authorities have recently claimed that after World War II, the Treaty of San Francisco took the place of political statements, such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, adding that the Treaty did not hand over Taiwan to the People's Republic of China.
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Such arguments are falsehoods concocted by the DPP authorities long before Lai took office. They disregard historical facts and contradict international legal principles. Such attempts to exploit the Treaty to distort the truth to support "Taiwan independence" are utterly groundless.
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The Treaty was signed in 1951 under the manipulation of the United States with no Chinese representative involved, including in the preceding negotiations. The Treaty is not legally binding on China, and the DPP authorities' attempt to use it as a "legal proof" to support their "pro-independence" claims for Taiwan has no legitimacy in international law.
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The Treaty they quoted contravenes the provisions of the Declaration by United Nations signed by 26 countries — including China, the US, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union — in 1942, and goes against the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law.
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Anything set out in the document, including the sovereignty over Taiwan or the handling of the territory and sovereign rights of China as a nonsignatory, is thus entirely illegal, null and void.
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A series of international instruments, including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation and the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, clearly define China's sovereignty over Taiwan, declaring it to be a part of China, which is a solid fact rooted in history and the law beyond any doubt. These instruments constitute the unchallengeable outcome of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and an important part of the postwar international order.
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On Oct 1, 1949, the PRC was founded, and the Central People's Government became the sole legal government representing the whole of China. The change of government took place while China remained unchanged as a subject of international law. China's sovereignty and inherent territory did not change.
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As a natural result, the government of the PRC fully enjoys and exercises China's sovereignty, including sovereignty over Taiwan. The so-called Treaty of San Francisco is an illegal and invalid instrument issued by some countries gathered by the US years after the end of WWII to separately make peace with Japan excluding the PRC and despite the Soviet Union's objection.
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The Lai authorities have chosen to be blind to these facts. Last week they also tried to use "the end of war" rhetoric to whitewash Japan's unconditional surrender at the 80th anniversary of that event.
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The Lai authorities have disregarded the outcomes of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and deliberately distorted the history of WWII. This is simply contemptible.
\n
The fact-distorting and misleading rhetoric related to the Treaty once again lays bare the nefarious separatist nature of the Lai authorities.
\n
A poll released by the island's TVBS News last week shows that only 28 percent of respondents are satisfied with Lai's governance of the region, while 55 percent are dissatisfied, marking a record low in Lai's approval ratings since he took office in May last year.
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That should serve as an acute reminder that the Taiwan residents are not that easily hoodwinked by Lai's "pro-independence" endeavors. Refusing to seek truth from facts, the Lai authorities' latest WWII-related lie-telling campaign indicates they have chosen to turn a deaf ear to the people's call. In doing so, they have to tell more lies to cover up the previous one resulting in their "democracy" model being downgraded to a doomed Orwellian fable.
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No matter what the Lai authorities say or do, it cannot alter the fact that Taiwan is part of China — an undeniable truth that is supported by both history and international law. Nor can they change the prevailing international commitment to the one-China principle, still less change the course of China's reunification.
It is both an honor and a privilege to reflect on a subject of immense historical and contemporary significance — the founding of the Xizang autonomous region and its profound impact on the region's transformation.
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In our native lexicon, Xizang has long been revered as the "neighboring realm" or the "land at the frontier". Though geographically distant — with cities like Sakya, Shigatse and Lhasa lying far beyond the Kathmandu Valley — Xizang has always occupied a cherished place in our collective consciousness as a land of mystique and cultural affinity.
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The commercial and cultural ties between Kathmandu and Xizang, particularly Lhasa, stretch back over a millennium. Generations of Newar merchants from the Kathmandu Valley sojourned in Lhasa and beyond, bringing back a rich tapestry of stories and experiences to their homeland. These narratives shaped the perceptions of Xizang among the people of Kathmandu, painting it as a land of wonder, spirituality and enduring traditions.
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As a young Newar growing up in Kathmandu, my earliest impressions of Xizang and its people were forged through the lyrical cadences of Newar literature and the vivid anecdotes of elders who had traded in Lhasa. To my youthful imagination, Lhasa was an enigmatic city where the divine and the mortal coexisted, shrouded in an aura of sacred mystery.
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It was not until 2008, when I first set foot in Lhasa and traversed the vast landscapes of Xizang, that I understood the region's true essence. Since then, I have returned no fewer than five times, each visit deepening my understanding of its remarkable evolution.
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For centuries, Xizang's economic progress was hindered by its formidable geography, rugged terrain and delicate ecology. Yet in recent decades the region has undergone a metamorphosis so profound that it bears little resemblance to the Lhasa of my childhood reveries. The mountains and rivers remain unchanged, but the socioeconomic landscape has completely transformed.
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How has Xizang achieved such rapid development despite its harsh natural constraints? It is clear that the founding of the Xizang autonomous region has been the cornerstone of this transformation. The decision of the Chinese central government and the Communist Party of China brought about progress where none seemed possible. Three pivotal strategies underpin this miraculous development:
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First, prioritizing social stability as the bedrock of progress.
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Xizang, though designated as an autonomous region, is home to a mosaic of ethnicities, communities and religious traditions. Even within the Tibetan majority, diverse sects and dialects coexist — some so distinct that mutual comprehension is challenging. Such diversity, while culturally enriching, also carries the potential for discord. Compounding this, external forces have persistently sought to destabilize the region.
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Recognizing these challenges, the central government has placed social stability at the heart of its governance, employing comprehensive measures to foster harmony. By ensuring that all ethnic groups thrive within the framework of unity, Xizang has become a model of peaceful coexistence.
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Second, unleashing economic development as engine of prosperity.
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Some romanticize Xizang as an unchanging sanctuary, fearing that modernization might erode its spiritual essence. Yet economic advancement does not desecrate the past. Rather it elevates the future. By alleviating the scourge of poverty, development has eradicated many historical injustices borne of deprivation.
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Given Xizang's ecological fragility and limited resources, conventional development models were untenable. That's why the central government adopted an innovative, multi-pronged approach. One, direct fiscal support from Beijing, supplemented by paired assistance from the country's most prosperous provinces and municipalities, provides resources to Xizang. Two, the strategic scaling of indigenous industries ensures that Xizang's unique commodities reach global markets. And three, sustainable eco-tourism balances growth with environmental stewardship.
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Third, reviving Tibetan culture and heritage.
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Far from being diluted by the changes in the socioeconomic landscape, Tibetan culture has flourished alongside economic progress. Ancient monasteries and temples have been meticulously restored. The freedom of religious belief is fully protected, and Tibetan Buddhism is well-preserved and passed down there. Thangka painting schools have proliferated, safeguarding this sacred art. The Epic of King Gesar, a literary treasure, has also been systematically preserved.
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The Tibetan-language scholarship thrives in academic institutions and traditional Tibetan medicine is being modernized and has gained global recognition.
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Xizang's meteoric rise from an isolated, underdeveloped frontier to a beacon of holistic progress stands as a testament to the visionary establishment of the Xizang autonomous region. Through unwavering commitment to stability, innovation-driven growth and cultural revitalization, the central government has rewritten the destiny of this once-remote land.
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It is a narrative not just of transformation, but of triumph against the odds. Indeed, it is a lesson for the world how unity, foresight and resolute governance can change a region and the lives of its people.
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The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang (fifth from right), Director for Services and Skills at the UK Department for Business and Trade Rupert Daniels (fifth from left), family descendants of Lisbon Maru POWs, members of the film Dongji Rescue's crew and cast, and other VIP guests pose for a group photo at the premiere in London on Friday.
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The European premiere of Dongji Rescue, a Chinese film based on a true story in which Chinese fishermen braved Japanese gunfire to save British prisoners of war during World War II, was held in London on Friday.
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The day, Aug 15, marked the 80th anniversary of Japan's announcement of its unconditional surrender, bringing an end to World War II, an event that was marked at commemorations across China.
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In the United Kingdom, the day was also observed, as it is each year, as Victory over Japan Day, or VJ Day. It was commemorated with a national ceremony attended by King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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The film, which premiered on Friday, tells the story of how, in 1942, the Japanese army seized the cargo vessel Lisbon Maru to use it to transport about 1,800 POWs from Hong Kong to Japan.
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While off the coast near Zhoushan, in East China's Zhejiang province, the ship was torpedoed by a US submarine because it bore no designation indicating POWs were on board. The US saw it as an enemy vessel.
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After the torpedo strike and as the vessel started to sink, Japanese soldiers on board sealed the holds where POWs were being confined. Some British soldiers managed to break free, nevertheless, and jumped into the sea, only to face a hail of machine-gun fire from their Japanese captors.
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Chinese fishermen from Dongji Island sailed out to try to help and rescued 384 desperate men from the brink of death.
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"Suddenly … There is a Chinese voice. It said, 'Hello, I save you'," Jack Hughieson, a POW who survived the sinking and gunfire, said in an interview recorded in 2005. "I will never forget this voice."
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China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang said at the premiere that the Lisbon Maru incident stands as a moving example of China-UK solidarity during the horrors of wartime.
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"At the darkest hour of World War II, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression," he said. "Eighty-three years have passed since the Lisbon Maru incident, and the world has changed, but we should cherish the memory and carry forward the friendship between the people of our two countries.
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"In this turbulent and fast-changing world, we should join hands to grow the people-to-people exchanges and strengthen our collaboration at the bilateral, regional and global levels."
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Anthony Jones, a grandson of survivor Thomas Theodore Jones and chairman of the Lisbon Maru Memorial Association, told China Daily he believes the story has been overlooked for too long, and that productions like Dongji Rescue will, hopefully, help bring it out into the open.
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"Those men, when they came back from World War II, like my grandfather, were told to be silent," he said. "Hopefully, the next generation of myself and the generations to come, we can unveil these stories so that people remember them for many generations to come."
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Jones also recognized that what happened in China during the World Anti-Fascist War has often been "forgotten" in the West.
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China was the main theater in the East during the World Anti-Fascist War, resisting against Japanese aggression from 1931 to 1945. China was also a member of the allied forces led by the US, the Soviet Union, and the UK.
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British actor William Franklyn-Miller, who plays one of the soldiers in the movie, said on Chinese social media that the whole world needs to know that Chinese people saved British soldiers.
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He told China Daily that his sentiment was sparked by the story alone — the bold actions of the Chinese fishermen.
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"These innocent fishermen on the island went out of their way and put themselves in danger to save people they had never seen before … Their bravery really shines," he said.
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Audience members Tyler Chilon and Ben King said they knew little about the Lisbon Maru incident before watching the film, and that seeing the history so powerfully recounted on screen was both deeply moving and especially relevant at a time when the world, once again, is grappling with some prolonged conflicts and wars.
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"I'm just thankful. I'm thankful for the story, and the people on Dongji Island who saved the British soldiers," said Chilon. "It's important for people to take from this story and apply it to what's happening nowadays."
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China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang (fifth from right), Director for Services and Skills at the UK Department for Business and Trade Rupert Daniels (fifth from left), family descendants of Lisbon Maru POWs, members of the film Dongji Rescue's crew and cast, and other VIP guests pose for a group photo at the premiere in London on Friday.
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The European premiere of Dongji Rescue, a Chinese film based on a true story in which Chinese fishermen braved Japanese gunfire to save British prisoners of war during World War II, was held in London on Friday.
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The day, Aug 15, marked the 80th anniversary of Japan's announcement of its unconditional surrender, bringing an end to World War II, an event that was marked at commemorations across China.
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In the United Kingdom, the day was also observed, as it is each year, as Victory over Japan Day, or VJ Day. It was commemorated with a national ceremony attended by King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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The film, which premiered on Friday, tells the story of how, in 1942, the Japanese army seized the cargo vessel Lisbon Maru to use it to transport about 1,800 POWs from Hong Kong to Japan.
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While off the coast near Zhoushan, in East China's Zhejiang province, the ship was torpedoed by a US submarine because it bore no designation indicating POWs were on board. The US saw it as an enemy vessel.
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After the torpedo strike and as the vessel started to sink, Japanese soldiers on board sealed the holds where POWs were being confined. Some British soldiers managed to break free, nevertheless, and jumped into the sea, only to face a hail of machine-gun fire from their Japanese captors.
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Chinese fishermen from Dongji Island sailed out to try to help and rescued 384 desperate men from the brink of death.
\n
"Suddenly … There is a Chinese voice. It said, 'Hello, I save you'," Jack Hughieson, a POW who survived the sinking and gunfire, said in an interview recorded in 2005. "I will never forget this voice."
\n
China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang said at the premiere that the Lisbon Maru incident stands as a moving example of China-UK solidarity during the horrors of wartime.
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"At the darkest hour of World War II, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression," he said. "Eighty-three years have passed since the Lisbon Maru incident, and the world has changed, but we should cherish the memory and carry forward the friendship between the people of our two countries.
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"In this turbulent and fast-changing world, we should join hands to grow the people-to-people exchanges and strengthen our collaboration at the bilateral, regional and global levels."
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Anthony Jones, a grandson of survivor Thomas Theodore Jones and chairman of the Lisbon Maru Memorial Association, told China Daily he believes the story has been overlooked for too long, and that productions like Dongji Rescue will, hopefully, help bring it out into the open.
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"Those men, when they came back from World War II, like my grandfather, were told to be silent," he said. "Hopefully, the next generation of myself and the generations to come, we can unveil these stories so that people remember them for many generations to come."
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Jones also recognized that what happened in China during the World Anti-Fascist War has often been "forgotten" in the West.
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China was the main theater in the East during the World Anti-Fascist War, resisting against Japanese aggression from 1931 to 1945. China was also a member of the allied forces led by the US, the Soviet Union, and the UK.
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British actor William Franklyn-Miller, who plays one of the soldiers in the movie, said on Chinese social media that the whole world needs to know that Chinese people saved British soldiers.
\n
He told China Daily that his sentiment was sparked by the story alone — the bold actions of the Chinese fishermen.
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"These innocent fishermen on the island went out of their way and put themselves in danger to save people they had never seen before … Their bravery really shines," he said.
\n
Audience members Tyler Chilon and Ben King said they knew little about the Lisbon Maru incident before watching the film, and that seeing the history so powerfully recounted on screen was both deeply moving and especially relevant at a time when the world, once again, is grappling with some prolonged conflicts and wars.
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"I'm just thankful. I'm thankful for the story, and the people on Dongji Island who saved the British soldiers," said Chilon. "It's important for people to take from this story and apply it to what's happening nowadays."
The well-manicured, lush vegetation at Hassan Yussuf's land in Garissa Township stands in stark contrast with the neighboring area in one of Kenya's arid lands.
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Compared with the cracked, dry soil left by months without rain, the mix of orchard, fodder and vegetable crops on his 6-hectare farm in Galbet ward — just 7 kilometers from northern Kenya's main town — offers a refreshing oasis under the scorching sun.
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Through solar-powered irrigation, the farm on the banks of the River Tana has transformed harsh climatic challenges into an opportunity, boosting food security for the marginalized community.
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"Garissa is a gold mine for fresh produce — everything I grow flies off the shelves," said Yussuf, an enterprising farmer who cultivates mangoes and papayas, among others.
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His secret lies not only in what he grows, but in how he grows it — pairing drip irrigation with mulching and powering the system with solar pumps instead of costly diesel engines, ensuring every drop from Kenya's longest river is put to use.
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The farm, once a patch of barren land, now hums with activity. Young men harvesting vegetables for the local market and baling fodder for livestock keepers, as traders flock to the farm to get fresh produce.
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"This area was known for hunger and relief food queues," he says, smiling as he gestures toward rows of green vegetables. "Now we are capable of producing fresh food even in the dry season."
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The solar revolution in Galbet and other regions of Garissa was boosted in 2019 when a 50-megawatt solar power plant — the largest of its kind in East Africa, which Chinese engineers built — was commissioned on the outskirts of Garissa as part of Kenya's broader strategy to diversify its energy sources and advance rural electrification in marginalized areas.
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Other than addressing the frequent power outages, the operation of the massive grid that mainly feeds into the national electricity network has demonstrated the viability of large-scale solar plants and spurred local farmers to adopt their own panels for irrigation.
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"When you have the largest solar plant in East Africa right in your backyard, you stop doubting the sun," Yussuf said. "People here saw it could power thousands of homes and decided to power their farms too."
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The power plant replaced the expensive and unreliable diesel with clean energy, enough to supply about 70,000 households.
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With the support of other development partners and in their own initiatives, farmers across Galbet and neighboring communities have today pieced together their irrigation systems to tap into renewable potential.
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However, with the growing complexity of solar technology and the desire to expand beyond basic pumping, many farmers are now appealing to the government to consider engaging Chinese investors to develop community-scale solar-powered irrigation hubs, offer training, and introduce energy storage solutions to cut postharvest losses and keep the produce fresh for longer.
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Yussuf, who is also the founder of Garissa Farmers Network Cooperative, termed it unfortunate that only 10 out of 150 farm groups practice green energy farming.
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"We have shown we can grow food here. What we need now is technical training, how to maintain larger systems, store power and maybe even sell surplus energy like the big plant does. The Chinese who built the Garissa station could help us take this to the next step," he said.
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For Abdul Latiff, despite his farm being just 4 km along the banks of the River Tana, he says he is unable to pump the water from the river to his adjacent 10-hectare piece of land.
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"It's painful to watch the river flow past while my crops wither," Latiff says. "Without affordable solar pumps or support to tap this water, the land will just remain a desert."
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Mohamed Sheikh Hassan, an agriculture officer of Garissa Township, said less than 5 percent of farmers in his county use solar despite the untapped solar bounty.
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"There is a huge potential for arid land farming along the areas like Fafi, Balambala, Garissa Township, Lagdera, Masalani and parts of Ijara," he said.
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The county has written proposals to international organizations such as the World Food Programme to strengthen their capacity and scale up the utilization of solar farming.
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"We are also exploring opportunities to work hand in hand with Chinese experts to expand solar farming in Garissa for our farmers to cut reliance on fossil fuels and fully harness this untapped resource," he said.
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The withdrawal of the Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible Water Interventions project, funded by the US Agency for International Development, caused a major setback for more than 200 beneficiaries before it could be completed, he said.
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To reduce postharvest losses, he said the completion of the Garissa Industrial Park will include cold storage facilities and is expected to enable local farmers to add value to crops such as tomatoes, lemons and rice.
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"This initiative seeks to transform Garissa's image from a climate-vulnerable county into a hub of innovation in arid land farming — demonstrating that even the desert can bloom," he said.
Waterlogging was seen in Mumbai, India, due to heavy rainfall on Monday. Incessant rains continued to batter India's financial hub and its nearby areas on Tuesday, even as over 250 flights were either delayed or canceled, trains ran late, and vehicular traffic was affected amid intense waterlogging on roads.
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Waterlogging was seen in Mumbai, India, due to heavy rainfall on Monday. Incessant rains continued to batter India's financial hub and its nearby areas on Tuesday, even as over 250 flights were either delayed or canceled, trains ran late, and vehicular traffic was affected amid intense waterlogging on roads.
A total of 418 people were killed and 856 others injured in 443 road accidents in Bangladesh in July, a report said on Tuesday. According to a report by the Road Safety Foundation, an NGO, the deceased included 72 women and 53 children. The report said 109 people died in 131 motorcycle accidents. There were also four waterway accidents, where six people were killed.
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UNITED STATES
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Utah shooting leaves 2 police officers dead
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Two police officers were killed and another was injured in a shooting in the US state of Utah on Sunday night, local media reported on Monday. Officers from the Tremonton Garland Police Department responded to an apparent case of domestic violence in the city of Tremonton, after someone called 911 multiple times and hung up, the neighboring Brigham City Police Department said on Monday in a news release, according to local media. A man came out with a firearm and shot the first officer, killing him. A second officer, responding to help the first one, was also struck and killed by the man's gunfire, according to reports.
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Displacement by AI worrying workers: Poll
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US people are deeply concerned over the prospect that advances in artificial intelligence could put swathes of the country out of work permanently, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The sixday poll, which concluded on Monday, showed 71 percent of respondents said they were concerned that AI will be "putting too many people out of work permanently". The new technology burst into the national conversation in late 2022 when OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot launched and became the fastest-growing application of all time, with tech heavyweights like Facebook owner Meta Platforms, Google owner Alphabet and Microsoft offering their own AI products. Some 77 percent of respondents to the poll said they were worried the technology could be used to stir up political chaos, a sign of unease over the now-common use of AI technology to create realistic videos of imaginary events. More than half of US citizens, some 61 percent, said they were concerned about the amount of electricity needed to power the fast-growing technology.
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UK drops demand for Apple data: Gabbard
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Britain abandoned its demand that Apple provide so-called backdoor access to any encrypted user data stored in the cloud, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday. Gabbard indicated London and Washington had resolved their high-stakes dispute over electronic privacy, writing on X that she and President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance spent the "past few months" working with the UK government. The dispute surfaced at the start of the year with a news report that British security officials had issued the US tech giant with a secret order requiring the creation of backdoor access to view fully encrypted material. Apple challenged the order, which raised fears of electronic spying by national security officials.
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UNITED KINGDOM
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300-year-old violin to star at music festival
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One of the most valuable violins in the world, crafted three centuries ago and once owned by composer Niccolo Paganini, is to be played at a top UK classical music festival. The violin, known as the Carrodus, is one of only around 150 made by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesu known to have survived down the centuries, and was acquired by a philanthropic group for $20 million in June. It was crafted in 1743 in Cremona, northern Italy, and will be played for the first time as part of the BBC Proms by South Korean violinist Inmo Yang. The violin will be seen on Aug 28 at London's Royal Albert Hall.
China saw steady railway freight growth in the first seven months, with more efficient network operation and improved services, the national railway operator said on Monday. The national railway system transported an accumulated volume of over 2.33 billion metric tons of cargo in the period, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.3 percent, said China State Railway Group. The daily average number of loaded freight cars reached 183,300, up 4.1 percent from the same period last year.
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Xizang to further shore up livelihoods
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Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region will allocate an additional 2 billion yuan ($280.4 million) to launch 10 new livelihood initiatives, the regional government has said. These supplementary initiatives — focusing on income augmentation, childcare support, elderly care services, and healthcare improvements — will complement the region's existing 14.8 billion yuan allocation for 28 ongoing welfare projects throughout 2025.
China saw steady railway freight growth in the first seven months, with more efficient network operation and improved services, the national railway operator said on Monday. The national railway system transported an accumulated volume of over 2.33 billion metric tons of cargo in the period, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.3 percent, said China State Railway Group. The daily average number of loaded freight cars reached 183,300, up 4.1 percent from the same period last year.
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Xizang to further shore up livelihoods
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Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region will allocate an additional 2 billion yuan ($280.4 million) to launch 10 new livelihood initiatives, the regional government has said. These supplementary initiatives — focusing on income augmentation, childcare support, elderly care services, and healthcare improvements — will complement the region's existing 14.8 billion yuan allocation for 28 ongoing welfare projects throughout 2025.
The Chinese yuan has strengthened steadily against the US dollar this year, with the offshore yuan gaining over 2 percent year-to-date.
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Economists attribute the increase to both external and domestic drivers. Globally, the US economy has been weighed down by high interest rates and trade policy uncertainties, weakening the dollar index. Meanwhile, domestically, China's resilient economic fundamentals, continued policy support, and more flexible exchange rate management have bolstered the renminbi.
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As of 4:30 pm on Tuesday, the offshore yuan, according to Wind Info, stood at 7.1857 per US dollar, up more than 2 percent since the start of the year.
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Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said, "Washington's new tax cuts and spending law, coupled with a downgrade of US sovereign credit rating, have heightened concerns over the sustainability of US fiscal policy, lending support to the yuan's appreciation against the dollar."
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At home, China has continued to roll out countercyclical, growth-stabilizing measures. With relatively steady economic data, advances in technological innovation and industrial upgrading, steps to curb "involution-style" competition that help stabilize prices, and recovering risk appetite in financial markets have all provided a firmer footing for the currency, Wen said.
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Duan Chao, chief macro analyst at Industrial Securities, said China's economy has shown notable resilience this year. Despite tariff-related headwinds from the United States, exports grew 7.2 percent year-on-year in the first half. He argued that China's commitment to high-quality development helps counter external uncertainties and contributes stability to global growth — a foundation for a stable yuan that is likely to persist.
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Duan added that China's economic resilience has kept the yuan steadier than the dollar, while policies introduced after US President Donald Trump's return to the White House have created major uncertainties, denting confidence in holding US assets over the long term.
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The US dollar closed the first half of 2025 with its steepest drop since 1973, as the dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies of the US's key trading partners, slid about 11 percent during the first six months.
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While the currency rebounded 3.2 percent in July, recovering part of its losses, Morgan Stanley Research forecast further weakness, warning of an additional 10 percent decline by the end of 2026.
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The downturn was fueled by April's tariff announcements and the resulting policy and economic uncertainties, compounded by mounting concerns over growth, inflation and public debt.
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With the delayed effects of tariffs on growth and jobs, coupled with ongoing policy risks, downward pressure on the dollar is expected to persist. Foreign investors have also increased hedging on currency exposure to US assets, a move Morgan Stanley said will likely deepen the dollar's slide.
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In contrast, during this period, the steady performance of China's economy provided strong support for the yuan exchange rate. Accelerated cross-border capital inflows and increased holdings of yuan assets also boosted the currency, said Wang Youxin, a senior researcher at a research institute backed by Bank of China.
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China's central bank released its monetary policy implementation report for the second quarter of 2025 on Friday.
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The report reaffirmed the need to pursue a managed floating exchange rate regime based on market supply and demand with reference to a basket of currencies. It stressed upholding the decisive role of the market in the formation of the exchange rate, enhancing the resilience of the foreign exchange market, stabilizing expectations, firmly correcting pro-cyclical behavior, addressing any conduct that disrupts market order, and guarding against the risk of exchange rate overshooting, so as to keep the yuan exchange rate basically stable at an adaptive and equilibrium level.
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A research note from China Galaxy Securities pointed out that the central bank's remarks once again sent a policy signal of its commitment to maintaining basic stability in the currency market, helping guide market expectations and providing a proactive response to the potential rise in global financial market uncertainties.
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jiangxueqing@chinadaily.com.cn
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Visitors attend the 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, or ChinaJoy, in Shanghai on Aug 2.
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Visitors play games developed by Blizzard at ChinaJoy in Shanghai on Aug 3.
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Chinese electronic games are continuously thriving in global markets, and are increasingly becoming carriers of culture to promote cross-cultural understanding and exchanges as a new universal language, said industry experts during the recent 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, better known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai.
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By the end of June, China had a record 679 million gamers. In the first half, actual sales revenue of the domestic game market totaled 168 billion yuan ($23.3 billion), up 14.08 percent year-on-year, according to a report released on July 31 by Zhang Yijun, first vice-chairman of the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association.
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Overseas sales of Chinese games exceeded $9.5 billion in the first half, growing 11.07 percent year-on-year. The United States, Japan and South Korea continued to be the main overseas markets for Chinese games, accounting for 55.63 percent of total sales. European nations such as Germany, the United Kingdom and France are becoming emerging destinations for more Chinese games, said the report.
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From a global perspective, China continued to hold the position as the world's largest game exporter in the first half, ranking first with a share of 32.6 percent of global total, according to a report released by mobile analytics firm AppsFlyer.
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Over the past five years, Chinese games have entered the markets of more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In particular, games such as Honor of Kings and Genshin Impact have accumulated hundreds of millions of users globally, said Ao Ran, executive vice-chairman of the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association.
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"China's gaming industry has shown a positive trend toward high-quality and sustainable development in recent years, since a large number of Chinese enterprises are collaboratively creating world-class innovative video games within the global supply chain. Notably, the fine traditional Chinese culture is becoming the unique source of innovation and a differentiating advantage for Chinese games," said Richard Yu, vice-president and editor-in-chief at Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group.
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The hit title Black Myth: Wukong, an action role-playing video game rooted in Chinese mythology, is a prime example of the worldwide appeal of Chinese video games with a strong cultural identity. Industry experts agree that games are rapidly developing beyond products for entertainment, and becoming a new cultural form integrating with advanced technologies and an important carrier of Chinese cultural aspects that keep expanding globally.
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Yu pointed out that more Chinese game producers are ramping up efforts to make high-quality original games that draw both domestic and international players. Instead of simply putting cultural elements together, they explore deep into Chinese cultural connotations and strive to interpret them in innovative, globalized and modern ways.
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"As a composite cultural carrier that integrates various art forms such as literature, music, film and fine arts, games naturally possess the potential to promote cross-cultural understanding and boast the advantage of crossing cultural boundaries. Their interactivity turns the players into 'interpreters' of different cultures," Yu added.
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Not only Chinese producers, but also foreign companies are eyeing opportunities in the global collaboration and cultural integration with games as a bond. Representatives of over 200 companies from nations such as Japan, South Korea, the UK, France and Finland gathered for potential partnerships at the China International Game Developers Conference, which was held on July 31 as part of this year's ChinaJoy.
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"There were barely no really successful Chinese console and PC games 10 years ago, but recently we have seen game studios and producers instilling Chinese culture to create something different. China has a wonderful historical culture and that's part of the creativity. In France, we are very much into culture in general, and Chinese culture is no exception — it is something that resonates a lot with us," said Yves Blehaut, senior vice-president of strategic partnerships at Microids, a French video game publisher and developer.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment (Shanghai) Ltd and its PlayStation gaming platform are also actively looking to contribute to China's console game ecosystems. Following the success of Black Myth: Wukong on its platform, the company is expecting to cultivate more local game developers in China and better connect the nation's gaming industry and culture with the world. In 2016, the company established the "China Hero Project" to support Chinese console game developers, connect with global counterparts, and help them grow globally with games featuring Chinese culture.
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"China has the world's most game users and is one of the most critical and potential markets for PlayStation. We have noticed very early the potential and passion of Chinese game developers. Collaborating with over 400 Chinese game developers and publishers, we aim to introduce good Chinese games to the world," said Tatsuo Eguchi, chairman and president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, at the conference.
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To better navigate Chinese game developers in overseas markets, the Research and Service Center for Game Globalization was inaugurated in Shanghai at the conference. It aims to provide one-stop services such as overseas market analysis, compliance guidance, financial services, legal protection and copyright protection.
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Moreover, a first batch of guidelines targeting the Japanese, South Korean, British and French markets were also released at the event to support Chinese games' global expansion, comprehensively covering sectors including policies, regulations, market environment, culture, customs and user preferences. More guidelines on other countries in regions such as North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East will also be released this and next year.
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"The globalization of games ultimately involves a two-way cultural exchange. Games themselves are self-contained digital worlds where different cultures meet and spark inspiration. So while publishing Chinese games overseas, we also help introduce global cultures into China," said Yu of Tencent Interactive Entertainment.
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"We obviously see more foreign friends and international participation at ChinaJoy this year. With games building a globalized platform, we expect to enhance exchanges, reduce barriers and accelerate integration, which will carry us all farther," he added.
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Running from Aug 1 to 4, this year's ChinaJoy attracted over 790 business exhibitors from 37 countries and regions including the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Japan and South Korea.
Visitors attend the 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, or ChinaJoy, in Shanghai on Aug 2.
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Visitors play games developed by Blizzard at ChinaJoy in Shanghai on Aug 3.
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Chinese electronic games are continuously thriving in global markets, and are increasingly becoming carriers of culture to promote cross-cultural understanding and exchanges as a new universal language, said industry experts during the recent 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, better known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai.
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By the end of June, China had a record 679 million gamers. In the first half, actual sales revenue of the domestic game market totaled 168 billion yuan ($23.3 billion), up 14.08 percent year-on-year, according to a report released on July 31 by Zhang Yijun, first vice-chairman of the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association.
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Overseas sales of Chinese games exceeded $9.5 billion in the first half, growing 11.07 percent year-on-year. The United States, Japan and South Korea continued to be the main overseas markets for Chinese games, accounting for 55.63 percent of total sales. European nations such as Germany, the United Kingdom and France are becoming emerging destinations for more Chinese games, said the report.
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From a global perspective, China continued to hold the position as the world's largest game exporter in the first half, ranking first with a share of 32.6 percent of global total, according to a report released by mobile analytics firm AppsFlyer.
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Over the past five years, Chinese games have entered the markets of more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In particular, games such as Honor of Kings and Genshin Impact have accumulated hundreds of millions of users globally, said Ao Ran, executive vice-chairman of the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association.
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"China's gaming industry has shown a positive trend toward high-quality and sustainable development in recent years, since a large number of Chinese enterprises are collaboratively creating world-class innovative video games within the global supply chain. Notably, the fine traditional Chinese culture is becoming the unique source of innovation and a differentiating advantage for Chinese games," said Richard Yu, vice-president and editor-in-chief at Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group.
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The hit title Black Myth: Wukong, an action role-playing video game rooted in Chinese mythology, is a prime example of the worldwide appeal of Chinese video games with a strong cultural identity. Industry experts agree that games are rapidly developing beyond products for entertainment, and becoming a new cultural form integrating with advanced technologies and an important carrier of Chinese cultural aspects that keep expanding globally.
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Yu pointed out that more Chinese game producers are ramping up efforts to make high-quality original games that draw both domestic and international players. Instead of simply putting cultural elements together, they explore deep into Chinese cultural connotations and strive to interpret them in innovative, globalized and modern ways.
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"As a composite cultural carrier that integrates various art forms such as literature, music, film and fine arts, games naturally possess the potential to promote cross-cultural understanding and boast the advantage of crossing cultural boundaries. Their interactivity turns the players into 'interpreters' of different cultures," Yu added.
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Not only Chinese producers, but also foreign companies are eyeing opportunities in the global collaboration and cultural integration with games as a bond. Representatives of over 200 companies from nations such as Japan, South Korea, the UK, France and Finland gathered for potential partnerships at the China International Game Developers Conference, which was held on July 31 as part of this year's ChinaJoy.
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"There were barely no really successful Chinese console and PC games 10 years ago, but recently we have seen game studios and producers instilling Chinese culture to create something different. China has a wonderful historical culture and that's part of the creativity. In France, we are very much into culture in general, and Chinese culture is no exception — it is something that resonates a lot with us," said Yves Blehaut, senior vice-president of strategic partnerships at Microids, a French video game publisher and developer.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment (Shanghai) Ltd and its PlayStation gaming platform are also actively looking to contribute to China's console game ecosystems. Following the success of Black Myth: Wukong on its platform, the company is expecting to cultivate more local game developers in China and better connect the nation's gaming industry and culture with the world. In 2016, the company established the "China Hero Project" to support Chinese console game developers, connect with global counterparts, and help them grow globally with games featuring Chinese culture.
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"China has the world's most game users and is one of the most critical and potential markets for PlayStation. We have noticed very early the potential and passion of Chinese game developers. Collaborating with over 400 Chinese game developers and publishers, we aim to introduce good Chinese games to the world," said Tatsuo Eguchi, chairman and president of Sony Interactive Entertainment, at the conference.
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To better navigate Chinese game developers in overseas markets, the Research and Service Center for Game Globalization was inaugurated in Shanghai at the conference. It aims to provide one-stop services such as overseas market analysis, compliance guidance, financial services, legal protection and copyright protection.
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Moreover, a first batch of guidelines targeting the Japanese, South Korean, British and French markets were also released at the event to support Chinese games' global expansion, comprehensively covering sectors including policies, regulations, market environment, culture, customs and user preferences. More guidelines on other countries in regions such as North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East will also be released this and next year.
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"The globalization of games ultimately involves a two-way cultural exchange. Games themselves are self-contained digital worlds where different cultures meet and spark inspiration. So while publishing Chinese games overseas, we also help introduce global cultures into China," said Yu of Tencent Interactive Entertainment.
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"We obviously see more foreign friends and international participation at ChinaJoy this year. With games building a globalized platform, we expect to enhance exchanges, reduce barriers and accelerate integration, which will carry us all farther," he added.
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Running from Aug 1 to 4, this year's ChinaJoy attracted over 790 business exhibitors from 37 countries and regions including the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Japan and South Korea.
Jayden Daniels (left) of the Washington Commanders talks with Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals after an NFL preseason game at Northwest Stadium on Monday in Landover, Maryland.
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LANDOVER, Maryland — In a matchup of LSU Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, Jayden Daniels rushed for a 14-yard touchdown in his lone possession, while Joe Burrow directed two touchdown drives in the Cincinnati Bengals'31-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night.
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Burrow played three possessions, completing nine of 14 passes for 62 yards. The 2020 Heisman winner found wide receiver Charlie Jones for a four-yard touchdown reception on his final toss. Running back Chase Brown's one-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal capped a 58-yard drive on the opening possession at Northwest Stadium.
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The Bengals (1-1) planned on using their starters longer in preseason games to hopefully avoid a string of poor regular-season starts. Over the two games with Burrow playing at quarterback, Cincinnati has scored touchdowns on four of five possessions.
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"Those are just incredibly valuable reps. Usually, you work out those kinks in the first couple of weeks in the regular season, and we've worked them out the last two weeks," Burrow said.
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Head coach Zac Taylor had his share of nitpicks, as all coaches do, but said he likes "where this offense and this team is at right now, at this point".
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In Daniels' likely only preseason appearance, Washington (0-2) drove 74 yards on four plays to tie the score 7-7. Following runs of 19 and 40 yards by Deebo Samuel and Chris Rodriguez, respectively, Daniels evaded pass rushers and suspect tackling for a 14-yard dash up the middle. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year and 2023 Heisman recipient did not attempt a pass, nor a slide on the touchdown despite running into traffic.
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"I'm playing football. I know everybody puts an emphasis on the preseason, but it's a game to me," Daniels said.
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Washington head coach Dan Quinn would prefer his star quarterback to, at times, choose caution in those spots, "but it is part of his game. It's what makes him a special player".
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Considering the Commanders played without three offensive line starters, two starting receivers, and tight end Zach Ertz, limiting Daniels' exposure to hits and a slick field courtesy of pregame rain was probably the proper call. Terry McLaurin, a 2024 second-team All-Pro wide receiver, remains a non-participant amid a contract dispute.
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Rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt raced for a 27-yard touchdown on Washington's second possession and finished with 46 yards on 11 carries. The seventh-round pick became a training camp sensation for the Commanders, and his scoring scamper won't dampen any enthusiasm. Rodriguez increased his chances for a rotation spot by rushing for a team-high 62 yards on six carries.
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Matt Gay's 27-yard field goal accounted for Washington's second-half scoring. Cincinnati kicker Evan McPherson drilled a 54-yard field goal with 3:06 remaining.
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Receiving notice
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Bengals roster hopeful Mitchell Tinsley made two impressive touchdown catches — both from quarterback Jake Browning — in a span of 20 seconds late in the first half. Following linebacker Barrett Carter's interception, the wide receiver's leaping, toe-tapping reception with 14 seconds remaining gave Cincinnati a 28-14 halftime lead.
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Robinson removed
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Commanders RB Brian Robinson did not dress for Monday's game, nor was he at Northwest Stadium amid recent reports of Washington seeking to trade the four-year veteran. Quinn said that he and general manager Adam Peters informed Robinson of their decision to sit him out on Sunday afternoon. Quinn declined to share Robinson's reaction. "News like that is not always that easy," the coach said.
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Robinson rushed for 799 yards and eight touchdowns last season, but the emergence of Croskey-Merritt has the Commanders reconsidering their backfield options.
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There has been significant improvement in the scores of Chinese taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the International English Language Testing System exam over the past decade, a trend experts said reflected genuine advances in overall English proficiency, though persistent challenges remain.
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According to Omar Chihane, general manager at TOEFL, the average TOEFL score of Chinese students rose from 80 to 86 over the past decade, with reading scores consistently exceeding the global average since 2008.
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From 2008 to 2023, the gap between Chinese test-takers' TOEFL writing scores and the global average continued to narrow. In 2023, the average scores for speaking and writing among Chinese examinees were only 0.2 point and 0.1 point below the global average, respectively, he said.
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According to the British Council, one of the major administrators of IELTS, the overall average score of Chinese academic IELTS examinees reached 5.9 during 2023-24, a 0.2-point increase compared with 2018-19. Writing scores surged most notably by 0.4 point, while historically weak speaking skills improved by 0.2 point. Nearly 60 percent of candidates scored 6.0 or higher during 2023-24 — a 12 percent jump from five years earlier.
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Lan Xi, director of studies at New Channel International Education Group, a Beijing-based overseas study consultancy, said the English test scores reflect significant improvement in the actual English language proficiency of Chinese students.
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"The narrowing score gaps in speaking and writing are the result of moving away from rote test-taking techniques toward holistic language proficiency development," Lan said.
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Digital learning resources have significantly lowered access thresholds to quality materials, while teaching frameworks now prioritize critical thinking over knowledge transfer, he added.
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Student motivation for English learning has evolved from achieving target scores to meeting the practical demands of future overseas study or global workplaces. This has resulted in more proactive engagement in holistic training in all language skills, he said.
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Lan highlighted several concrete improvements: Students now construct thesis-driven arguments in their academic writing instead of relying on templates, analyze authors' evidence during critical reading rather than translating texts word-by-word, and actively engage in classroom debates instead of giving passive responses.
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Shen Zhourong, a teacher at Beijing International Studies University's School of Interpreting and Translation, said that vocabulary expansion has boosted students' foreign journal reading abilities.
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In output skills, classroom debates and daily expression show upward trends. However, academic writing continues to be a challenge, Shen said.
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He noted that even native Chinese speakers need continuous refinement in Chinese academic writing, adding that English academic writing demands greater logical coherence and lexical precision, leaving many students struggling despite strong speaking competence.
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Wu Peng, dean of the Overseas Education College at Jiangsu University, noted a similar trend. While pointing out "modest upward trends" in domestic English proficiency test scores, he cautioned that high scores do not necessarily reflect commensurate improvement in practical language skills.
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To address English speaking and writing deficiencies among students, the school has introduced more practical learning tools, such as English debate competitions and drama performances. It has also incorporated digital resources to provide personalized learning, real-time feedback and one-on-one tutoring.
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Both experts confirmed the persistent score-application gap. Shen attributed this to the structural nature of standardized tests, which allow targeted preparation that boosts scores without necessarily improving practical language ability.
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Wu of Jiangsu University said that exam-oriented traditions prioritize scores over communication skills. Students lack authentic practice opportunities and fear making mistakes due to cultural factors favoring passive learning.
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Nevertheless, the phenomenon of "mute English" — students mastering grammar and vocabulary but struggling to speak — is showing signs of easing.
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Shen of BISU attributed the progress to three factors: China's growing international engagement, early exposure to English education and increasing parental emphasis on language learning. Wu pointed to study-abroad programs, international student exchanges and digital platforms facilitating global communication.
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Wu emphasized that sustaining this improvement requires a fundamental mindset shift: Students should view English as a communication tool rather than merely a test subject. Such a shift is critical for China's deepening global integration, he said.
There has been significant improvement in the scores of Chinese taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language and the International English Language Testing System exam over the past decade, a trend experts said reflected genuine advances in overall English proficiency, though persistent challenges remain.
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According to Omar Chihane, general manager at TOEFL, the average TOEFL score of Chinese students rose from 80 to 86 over the past decade, with reading scores consistently exceeding the global average since 2008.
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From 2008 to 2023, the gap between Chinese test-takers' TOEFL writing scores and the global average continued to narrow. In 2023, the average scores for speaking and writing among Chinese examinees were only 0.2 point and 0.1 point below the global average, respectively, he said.
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According to the British Council, one of the major administrators of IELTS, the overall average score of Chinese academic IELTS examinees reached 5.9 during 2023-24, a 0.2-point increase compared with 2018-19. Writing scores surged most notably by 0.4 point, while historically weak speaking skills improved by 0.2 point. Nearly 60 percent of candidates scored 6.0 or higher during 2023-24 — a 12 percent jump from five years earlier.
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Lan Xi, director of studies at New Channel International Education Group, a Beijing-based overseas study consultancy, said the English test scores reflect significant improvement in the actual English language proficiency of Chinese students.
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"The narrowing score gaps in speaking and writing are the result of moving away from rote test-taking techniques toward holistic language proficiency development," Lan said.
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Digital learning resources have significantly lowered access thresholds to quality materials, while teaching frameworks now prioritize critical thinking over knowledge transfer, he added.
\n
Student motivation for English learning has evolved from achieving target scores to meeting the practical demands of future overseas study or global workplaces. This has resulted in more proactive engagement in holistic training in all language skills, he said.
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Lan highlighted several concrete improvements: Students now construct thesis-driven arguments in their academic writing instead of relying on templates, analyze authors' evidence during critical reading rather than translating texts word-by-word, and actively engage in classroom debates instead of giving passive responses.
\n
Shen Zhourong, a teacher at Beijing International Studies University's School of Interpreting and Translation, said that vocabulary expansion has boosted students' foreign journal reading abilities.
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In output skills, classroom debates and daily expression show upward trends. However, academic writing continues to be a challenge, Shen said.
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He noted that even native Chinese speakers need continuous refinement in Chinese academic writing, adding that English academic writing demands greater logical coherence and lexical precision, leaving many students struggling despite strong speaking competence.
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Wu Peng, dean of the Overseas Education College at Jiangsu University, noted a similar trend. While pointing out "modest upward trends" in domestic English proficiency test scores, he cautioned that high scores do not necessarily reflect commensurate improvement in practical language skills.
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To address English speaking and writing deficiencies among students, the school has introduced more practical learning tools, such as English debate competitions and drama performances. It has also incorporated digital resources to provide personalized learning, real-time feedback and one-on-one tutoring.
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Both experts confirmed the persistent score-application gap. Shen attributed this to the structural nature of standardized tests, which allow targeted preparation that boosts scores without necessarily improving practical language ability.
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Wu of Jiangsu University said that exam-oriented traditions prioritize scores over communication skills. Students lack authentic practice opportunities and fear making mistakes due to cultural factors favoring passive learning.
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Nevertheless, the phenomenon of "mute English" — students mastering grammar and vocabulary but struggling to speak — is showing signs of easing.
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Shen of BISU attributed the progress to three factors: China's growing international engagement, early exposure to English education and increasing parental emphasis on language learning. Wu pointed to study-abroad programs, international student exchanges and digital platforms facilitating global communication.
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Wu emphasized that sustaining this improvement requires a fundamental mindset shift: Students should view English as a communication tool rather than merely a test subject. Such a shift is critical for China's deepening global integration, he said.
A villager, wearing an outfit with local flair and carrying agricultural products with a pole, struts on the runway at a village fashion show held in a strawberry greenhouse in Yangcunqiao town in Jiande, Zhejiang province, on Saturday.
Scientists at Tianjin University have developed a high-energy lithium metal battery with an energy density two to three times greater than that of existing lithium-ion batteries, according to findings published in the journal Nature recently.
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The breakthrough was achieved by redesigning the battery's electrolyte to improve the movement of lithium ions. With batteries of the same weight, the range of electric vehicles is expected to multiply.
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The findings are a significant step in meeting the urgent demand in fields such as electric transportation and the low-altitude economy for high-energy, long-duration rechargeable batteries.
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Energy density, the amount of energy that can be stored per mass, is a core performance indicator for batteries.
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"For a long time, scientists have hoped to increase the energy density of batteries while ensuring maximum safety, enabling batteries to store more electricity with lighter weight and smaller volume," said Hu Wenbin, a professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Tianjin University and leader of the research team.
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Developers have faced challenges in improving the performance of traditional lithium batteries, Hu said. The electrolyte of traditional lithium batteries is generally composed of a single salt and a few solvents, forming a point-like structure. That structure limits the migration capability of lithium ions, resulting in imbalances in the electrolyte and restricting the battery's energy storage and cycling performance.
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To address the problem, the team designed an ultra-dispersed electrolyte, or UDE, after years of research.
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"Compared with the relatively single composition of traditional electrolytes, this electrolyte integrates multiple solvents and salts, significantly enhancing the disordered solvation micro-environment. It creates a face-like microscopic environment, effectively reducing the kinetic barriers to lithium-ion movement," Hu said.
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The new electrolyte design optimizes performance and achieves internationally recognized high energy density targets, Hu added. Pouch cell energy density exceeds 600 watt-hours-per-kilogram, and battery pack energy density exceeds 480 Wh/kg.
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By comparison, United States electric car manufacturer Tesla's 4680 battery has an energy density of about 300 Wh/kg, and Chinese electric vehicle company BYD's Blade Battery is around 150 Wh/kg.
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"This lays an important foundation for the future application of lithium metal batteries," Hu said.
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The team also discovered that within the dispersed microscopic environment formed by the UDE, a solid electrolyte interphase, or SEI, develops inside the battery.
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"This robust and stable interface enables the electrode to remain stable during prolonged cycling, which is crucial for enhancing the lifespan of high-performance lithium metal batteries," Hu said.
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The researchers used artificial intelligence to screen electrolyte materials, significantly shortening development time. They collaborated with the National University of Singapore and several Chinese companies.
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With support from national-level platforms such as Tianjin University's National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage and the National Key Laboratory of Precious Metal Functional Materials, the team is promoting commercialization and practical application of the findings.
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A pilot production line for high-energy lithium metal batteries is operational, and the technology has been tested in three models of domestically developed micro electric drones. Their flight endurance increased by up to 2.8 times compared with current battery systems.
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yandongjie@chinadaily.com.cn
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Scientists at Tianjin University have developed a high-energy lithium metal battery with an energy density two to three times greater than that of existing lithium-ion batteries, according to findings published in the journal Nature recently.
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The breakthrough was achieved by redesigning the battery's electrolyte to improve the movement of lithium ions. With batteries of the same weight, the range of electric vehicles is expected to multiply.
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The findings are a significant step in meeting the urgent demand in fields such as electric transportation and the low-altitude economy for high-energy, long-duration rechargeable batteries.
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Energy density, the amount of energy that can be stored per mass, is a core performance indicator for batteries.
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"For a long time, scientists have hoped to increase the energy density of batteries while ensuring maximum safety, enabling batteries to store more electricity with lighter weight and smaller volume," said Hu Wenbin, a professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Tianjin University and leader of the research team.
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Developers have faced challenges in improving the performance of traditional lithium batteries, Hu said. The electrolyte of traditional lithium batteries is generally composed of a single salt and a few solvents, forming a point-like structure. That structure limits the migration capability of lithium ions, resulting in imbalances in the electrolyte and restricting the battery's energy storage and cycling performance.
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To address the problem, the team designed an ultra-dispersed electrolyte, or UDE, after years of research.
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"Compared with the relatively single composition of traditional electrolytes, this electrolyte integrates multiple solvents and salts, significantly enhancing the disordered solvation micro-environment. It creates a face-like microscopic environment, effectively reducing the kinetic barriers to lithium-ion movement," Hu said.
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The new electrolyte design optimizes performance and achieves internationally recognized high energy density targets, Hu added. Pouch cell energy density exceeds 600 watt-hours-per-kilogram, and battery pack energy density exceeds 480 Wh/kg.
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By comparison, United States electric car manufacturer Tesla's 4680 battery has an energy density of about 300 Wh/kg, and Chinese electric vehicle company BYD's Blade Battery is around 150 Wh/kg.
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"This lays an important foundation for the future application of lithium metal batteries," Hu said.
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The team also discovered that within the dispersed microscopic environment formed by the UDE, a solid electrolyte interphase, or SEI, develops inside the battery.
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"This robust and stable interface enables the electrode to remain stable during prolonged cycling, which is crucial for enhancing the lifespan of high-performance lithium metal batteries," Hu said.
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The researchers used artificial intelligence to screen electrolyte materials, significantly shortening development time. They collaborated with the National University of Singapore and several Chinese companies.
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With support from national-level platforms such as Tianjin University's National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage and the National Key Laboratory of Precious Metal Functional Materials, the team is promoting commercialization and practical application of the findings.
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A pilot production line for high-energy lithium metal batteries is operational, and the technology has been tested in three models of domestically developed micro electric drones. Their flight endurance increased by up to 2.8 times compared with current battery systems.
The Tien Kung Ultra robot (third from left), developed by a Beijing-based company, claims 100m gold at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Sunday, finishing in 21.5 seconds.
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The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing have showcased how sport is accelerating robotics innovation and capturing public imagination.
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Over three days, more than 500 robots from 280 teams across 16 countries competed in 487 events that ranged from athletics and soccer to combat and hotel service simulations.
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At the closing ceremony on Sunday, organizers announced the establishment of the World Humanoid Robotics Games Federation, dedicated to advancing humanoid robot sports, with Beijing set to host the second Games in August 2026.
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Spectators were left astonished as humanoid robots sprinted 1,500 meters at speeds rivaling university athletes or performed synchronized dances dressed as Terracotta Warriors. Some robots veered off track or collided with referees, drawing laughter and applause, while others passed soccer balls flawlessly, occasionally scoring in their own goals. The mix of impressive feats and endearing mishaps underscored both the rapid progress and the challenges that remain in better managing humanoid mobility and coordination.
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"These Games bring together top-tier teams from across China and around the world, providing a platform to showcase their latest research and achievements in robotics, and it also fosters mutual learning and collaboration among participants," said Lou Kaiqi, who directed a Terracotta Warrior-themed dance performance.
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His team developed group-control software to synchronize nine robots in complex routines.
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"Each unit was precisely calibrated to move in rhythm, creating a visually striking performance," he added.
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The growing publicity around such events has drawn broader attention to the robotics industry, particularly to advancements in robotic movement. This has significantly accelerated technological progress in the field over the past two years, driving remarkable developments in robotic capabilities.
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"This event's greatest value lies in public engagement," said Huang Siyuan of the BIGAI-Unitree team, which competed in the hotel service challenge. "People can see how autonomously and efficiently these robots handle everyday tasks, something many care about."
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The Games are also accelerating technical breakthroughs by taking humanoid robots out of laboratories and into real-world scenarios. The competition acts as a testing ground, helping refine viable innovations and push them toward wider adoption. Huang said humanoid robots hold significant potential to revolutionize hotel cleaning operations.
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"The benefit of humanoid robots is safety and privacy. Many people worry about inconsistent cleaning quality in hotels, but robots can perform tasks with higher reliability and precision, ensuring greater trust. Their standardized execution reduces human error, making them a preferable solution for some environments," Huang said.
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Huang added that hotel service robots need to perform autonomous navigation and interactive operations within the environment, such as picking up a suitcase or collecting trash and disposing of it in a bin. These actions demonstrate humanoid robots' strong interactive capabilities in real-world scenarios.
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The Games also highlighted Beijing's ambitions to become a global robotics hub. The city has rolled out multibillion-yuan investment funds, innovation centers and industrial policies to support humanoid robot research, manufacturing and deployment. Its humanoid robot sector now accounts for about a third of China's market, with revenues up nearly 40 percent in the first half of this year, according to data released by authorities.
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Contact the writers at wangsongsong@chinadaily.com.cn
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- "title": "008COMMENT - US needs to take good hard look at itself",
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The US State Department issued its annual human rights report on China on Tuesday last week, in which it once again groundlessly pointed an accusing finger at the country for alleged human rights abuses.
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The report is divorced from reality and constitutes a grave interference in China's internal affairs. The US' double standards on human rights issues and its intention of weaponizing human rights for its own geopolitical interests are plain to see.
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China's human rights achievements are widely recognized around the world. The country's development is about providing a better life for the 1.4 billion Chinese people and the country follows a people-centered development approach. It has charted a path of human rights development that suits China's national conditions. The path has been embraced by the people and conforms to the trends of the time.
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In the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, people of different ethnic groups enjoy their rights according to law. The region has achieved noticeable results in advancing socioeconomic development and human rights, and it remains stable and tranquil. As a result, it has been able to open its doors wider to the outside world, receiving more than 200 million domestic and foreign tourists annually. It has also become a major hub of the Belt and Road Initiative and a major channel for the China-Europe Railway Express.
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Likewise, human rights in the Xizang autonomous region and its development have made evident progress. The success of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in practicing "one country, two systems" is also there for everyone to see.
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While China is willing to engage in dialogue and exchanges on human rights with all countries, it will never allow any country to interfere in its internal affairs, jeopardize China's interests, or tarnish China's image under the pretext of "human rights". The nation is firmly opposed to the politicization and weaponization of human rights issues, and the arbitrary use of human rights by some developed countries to suppress developing countries that pursue independent and autonomous policies.
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Before lecturing other countries on human rights, the US should face squarely its own human rights issues. The State Council Information Office of China on Sunday released a report on human rights violations in the US in 2024, indicating how grave the human rights conditions are in the country.
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The inequality in US society continues to increase, with the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. As a result the US public is deeply disillusioned with the country's democratic system in which money dictates policy. For instance, the root cause of the US' opioid crisis lies in interest hijacking, government-business collusion and regulatory failure. Interest groups, driven by profit, have intensified their lobbying efforts and deceptively promoted the use of opioids. The number of fatal overdoses involving synthetic opioids and stimulants has surged in the past few years.
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Gun violence remains rampant in the US. According to the Sunday report, there were 503 mass shootings and 45 school shootings in the US in 2024. In all, 40,000 Americans were killed by gun violence last year, including over 1,400 children. Meanwhile, police brutality — particularly against non-white ethnic minorities — persists in total disregard of human rights. African Americans, for instance, are three times more likely to be shot and killed by police than white Americans.
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Worse, the human rights issues the US creates are not just restricted to its own territory.
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While hyping up fabricated violations of the "human rights" of Uygurs and other ethnic minorities in China, particularly Muslim groups, the US administration pays no heed to the ugly role it is playing, both directly and indirectly, in the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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The US is also the world's biggest user of unilateral sanctions. It has increasingly imposed them on some less-developed countries in recent years. More than 60 percent of low-income countries are now under some form of financial penalty imposed by the US, according to the report.
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Under the collusion of power and capital, human rights have been distorted into mere props in a political "show" and bargaining chips in a power "casino", completely deviating from their core values and fundamental principles. As the report says, the tumultuous political stage of the US in 2024 acts as a prism, reflecting the structural dilemmas of US-style human rights.
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The US State Department issued its annual human rights report on China on Tuesday last week, in which it once again groundlessly pointed an accusing finger at the country for alleged human rights abuses.
\n
The report is divorced from reality and constitutes a grave interference in China's internal affairs. The US' double standards on human rights issues and its intention of weaponizing human rights for its own geopolitical interests are plain to see.
\n
China's human rights achievements are widely recognized around the world. The country's development is about providing a better life for the 1.4 billion Chinese people and the country follows a people-centered development approach. It has charted a path of human rights development that suits China's national conditions. The path has been embraced by the people and conforms to the trends of the time.
\n
In the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, people of different ethnic groups enjoy their rights according to law. The region has achieved noticeable results in advancing socioeconomic development and human rights, and it remains stable and tranquil. As a result, it has been able to open its doors wider to the outside world, receiving more than 200 million domestic and foreign tourists annually. It has also become a major hub of the Belt and Road Initiative and a major channel for the China-Europe Railway Express.
\n
Likewise, human rights in the Xizang autonomous region and its development have made evident progress. The success of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in practicing "one country, two systems" is also there for everyone to see.
\n
While China is willing to engage in dialogue and exchanges on human rights with all countries, it will never allow any country to interfere in its internal affairs, jeopardize China's interests, or tarnish China's image under the pretext of "human rights". The nation is firmly opposed to the politicization and weaponization of human rights issues, and the arbitrary use of human rights by some developed countries to suppress developing countries that pursue independent and autonomous policies.
\n
Before lecturing other countries on human rights, the US should face squarely its own human rights issues. The State Council Information Office of China on Sunday released a report on human rights violations in the US in 2024, indicating how grave the human rights conditions are in the country.
\n
The inequality in US society continues to increase, with the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. As a result the US public is deeply disillusioned with the country's democratic system in which money dictates policy. For instance, the root cause of the US' opioid crisis lies in interest hijacking, government-business collusion and regulatory failure. Interest groups, driven by profit, have intensified their lobbying efforts and deceptively promoted the use of opioids. The number of fatal overdoses involving synthetic opioids and stimulants has surged in the past few years.
\n
Gun violence remains rampant in the US. According to the Sunday report, there were 503 mass shootings and 45 school shootings in the US in 2024. In all, 40,000 Americans were killed by gun violence last year, including over 1,400 children. Meanwhile, police brutality — particularly against non-white ethnic minorities — persists in total disregard of human rights. African Americans, for instance, are three times more likely to be shot and killed by police than white Americans.
\n
Worse, the human rights issues the US creates are not just restricted to its own territory.
\n
While hyping up fabricated violations of the "human rights" of Uygurs and other ethnic minorities in China, particularly Muslim groups, the US administration pays no heed to the ugly role it is playing, both directly and indirectly, in the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
\n
The US is also the world's biggest user of unilateral sanctions. It has increasingly imposed them on some less-developed countries in recent years. More than 60 percent of low-income countries are now under some form of financial penalty imposed by the US, according to the report.
\n
Under the collusion of power and capital, human rights have been distorted into mere props in a political "show" and bargaining chips in a power "casino", completely deviating from their core values and fundamental principles. As the report says, the tumultuous political stage of the US in 2024 acts as a prism, reflecting the structural dilemmas of US-style human rights.
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