South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China China is playing an increasingly active and important role in global politics and economy,especially in the development of the Glob...South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China China is playing an increasingly active and important role in global politics and economy,especially in the development of the Global South.展开更多
Today,the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century,and a host of global challenges continue to emerge.The international community urgently requires effective global governance.As Chinese President Xi J...Today,the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century,and a host of global challenges continue to emerge.The international community urgently requires effective global governance.As Chinese President Xi Jinping has pointed out,multilateralism is the inevitable choice for addressing the world’s difficulties and challenges.1 However,various negative trends in international politics are undermining or impeding the effectiveness of multilateralism and aggravating the global governance deficit.Against this backdrop,it is essential to reassess the importance of multilateralism in global governance,identify the challenges it faces,and explore feasible pathways for collective action to advance global governance.展开更多
Economic globalization is a process of forming a global market under the conditions of technological progress and national opening-up.Influenced by factors such as national policies,the international environment and g...Economic globalization is a process of forming a global market under the conditions of technological progress and national opening-up.Influenced by factors such as national policies,the international environment and geopolitics,the values,concepts and choices of the participants of globalization will change accordingly,thus affecting the mode,scale and speed of globalization.展开更多
At a time when humanity grapples with intersecting deficits in peace,development,security and governance,civilizations stand at a crossroads.As traditional Western-led solutions falter,China’s Global Civilization Ini...At a time when humanity grapples with intersecting deficits in peace,development,security and governance,civilizations stand at a crossroads.As traditional Western-led solutions falter,China’s Global Civilization Initiative(GCI)emerges as a transformative framework,translating historical wisdom into actionable strategies.Recent forums like the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations and the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting underscore growing consensus on core principles:equality,mutual learning,inclusive dialogue,and collaborative response to global challenges.As Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory letter to the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting,“History shows that exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations are essential for civilizations to flourish and for human progress to be made.”展开更多
Global South,representing the collective of emerging markets and developing countries,is becoming a pivotal force in reshaping the international order.It plays a vital role in driving global governance reforms with th...Global South,representing the collective of emerging markets and developing countries,is becoming a pivotal force in reshaping the international order.It plays a vital role in driving global governance reforms with the principle of fairness and equity.展开更多
After the 2008 global financial crisis, the global governance architecture underwent significant changes, accompanied by transformations in political, economic, diplomatic, and social spheres. What we had learnt since...After the 2008 global financial crisis, the global governance architecture underwent significant changes, accompanied by transformations in political, economic, diplomatic, and social spheres. What we had learnt since the end of World War Ⅱ was unable to make sense of the evolution and direction of this architecture.展开更多
The international order and global system are undergoing complex and profound changes nowadays.Unparalleled transformations in the world,the speed at which they happen,and the course of history are unfolding in unprec...The international order and global system are undergoing complex and profound changes nowadays.Unparalleled transformations in the world,the speed at which they happen,and the course of history are unfolding in unprecedented ways,ushering in a new period of turbulence and transition.Geopolitical and geo-economic competition among major powers is intensifying;global economic growth remains sluggish;crises and conflicts continue to emerge;and both regional and global peace and security are repeatedly challenged.展开更多
Ports,the core hub of global supply chains,serve as vital links in the economic and trade exchanges among countries.Efficient,safe,green and smart ports are essential for the smooth operation of global trade.Recently,...Ports,the core hub of global supply chains,serve as vital links in the economic and trade exchanges among countries.Efficient,safe,green and smart ports are essential for the smooth operation of global trade.Recently,ISO established ISO/TC 8/SC 27,Ports and terminals,the secretariat of which is held by China.This is a big breakthrough of China’s participation in the international standardization activities in the area of transportation.展开更多
The U.S.administration's decision tounilaterally impose sweeping tariff increas-es on tmported goods represents a signifi-cant challenge to the existing global tradingsystem,which has long been structuredaround mu...The U.S.administration's decision tounilaterally impose sweeping tariff increas-es on tmported goods represents a signifi-cant challenge to the existing global tradingsystem,which has long been structuredaround multilateral(WTO),regional,andbilateral(FTA)trade agreements.展开更多
China actively fosters practical green cooperation to advance global sustainable development,and strengthens global environmental governance initiatives,including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal...China actively fosters practical green cooperation to advance global sustainable development,and strengthens global environmental governance initiatives,including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).However,this approach has often positioned China as more of a doer than a talker,leading to insufficient recognition in the international community.Domestic Chinese research has frequently highlighted these issues within the ecological civilization,especially in its global dimension.Building on existing research,this study contends that the disparity in recognition stems from three crucial gaps:a conceptual gap between ecological civilization as a new narrative and established international governance frameworks;a practical gap between how China’s ecological civilization advances sustainable development governance versus international understanding;and a communication gap between its substantial achievements and inadequate communication of these experiences.To address these gaps,this paper recommends that China strengthen its efforts in three key areas:First,maintain strategic resolve by deepening green practices and strengthening corporate environmental standards to advance green norms.Second,promote the global co-construction of ecological civilization and strengthen global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contributions for shared benefits.Third,enhance fairness,representativeness,and inclusiveness in international sustainable de‐velopment negotiations.Finally,China,along with Global South countries,should continue advancing global ecological civilization.This serves as both a response to current environmental governance challenges and a long-term pathway toward a global community of shared future.展开更多
By the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025)period,the world’s second-largest economy is expected to reach RMB 140 trillion,contributing roughly 30 percent of global growth.Beyond sheer scale,the plan has catalyz...By the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025)period,the world’s second-largest economy is expected to reach RMB 140 trillion,contributing roughly 30 percent of global growth.Beyond sheer scale,the plan has catalyzed important breakthroughs:R&D intensity nears OECD levels,green electricity now powers one in three kilowatts,and over 95 percent of Chinese citizens enjoy universal healthcare and pension coverage.From its undisputed manufacturing leadership to the planet’s largest 5G network,China has cemented its role as a pillar of global stability and growth.展开更多
The risk of new pathogen emergence is constantly increasing due to several factors,including the expansion and exploration of previously uninhabited regions,increased global trade,tourism,climate change and others.Rec...The risk of new pathogen emergence is constantly increasing due to several factors,including the expansion and exploration of previously uninhabited regions,increased global trade,tourism,climate change and others.Recently,monkeypox(mpox)cases have been increasing,causing alarm as the cases are reported from countries where the disease is not endemic.Mpox virus is an emerging pathogen responsible for human mpox.展开更多
Infertility has been regarded as a global public health concern,affecting both men and women irrespective of geographical region,race,ethnicity,and socioeconomic class[1].The available global estimates suggest that al...Infertility has been regarded as a global public health concern,affecting both men and women irrespective of geographical region,race,ethnicity,and socioeconomic class[1].The available global estimates suggest that almost 17%of people of reproductive age experience infertility during their lives[1],with 55 million men and 110 million women living with infertility worldwide and varying estimates across different global regions[2].The consequences of infertility go beyond just medical suffering,and result in huge social and psychological consequences,including marital strains,stigma,and mental health problems[1].The current paper explores infertility in cultural context,enlists herbal remedies and traditional healers for infertility,and proposes targeted public health interventions to minimize the utilization of herbal treatment in dealing with cases of infertility.展开更多
Disclaimers:The International Energy Agency released Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 recently.The report presents the latest data and analysis on supply,demand,investment and more for key energy-related minerals...Disclaimers:The International Energy Agency released Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 recently.The report presents the latest data and analysis on supply,demand,investment and more for key energy-related minerals,including copper,lithium,nickel,cobalt,graphite and rare earth elements.It also made projections for how these markets will change over the next decade as the global energy transition picks up speed.The article"Outlook of global rare earth industry"is excerpted from the report and editted by the editorial office for reference.展开更多
Nowadays,we are witnessing the tremendous changes brought by AI technologies.What role can standards play in this process?How can we build global trust and enable responsible innovation?
Through its unique five-year planning system,China demonstrates how long-term,strategic policy continuity can effectively address both domestic and global challenges.
Today’s volatile global trade landscape,marked by U.S.-China tariff uncertainties,complex supply chain shifts,the rise of emerging markets,and the push toward premium products and higher value-added transformation,po...Today’s volatile global trade landscape,marked by U.S.-China tariff uncertainties,complex supply chain shifts,the rise of emerging markets,and the push toward premium products and higher value-added transformation,poses significant challenges for Chinese textile exporters.Meanwhile,these companies are accelerating their global expansion,with a growing number establishing overseas manufacturing facilities.Against this backdrop of redefining their foreign trade blueprint and speeding up internationalization,China’s textile industry stands at a critical turning point in its globalization journey.展开更多
Invasive alien species(IAS)significantly threaten global biodiversity and ecosystem stability.Despite increasing management efforts,a critical knowledge gap existed in understanding commonalities and disparities among...Invasive alien species(IAS)significantly threaten global biodiversity and ecosystem stability.Despite increasing management efforts,a critical knowledge gap existed in understanding commonalities and disparities among national strategies.We analyzed several IAS management lists from 23 countries and the European Union,focusing specifically on vascular plant species within these lists.List composition,characteristics,and associated management measures were analyzed.Key patterns in species prioritization across national lists and intercontinental exchange of invasive alien plants(IAPs)were identified.Pistia stratiotes,Pontederia crassipes,Salvinia molesta,Cabomba caroliniana,Ulex europaeus were identified as globally recognized threats,being listed by at least 33.3%of analyzed countries and invading five or more continents.Aquatic plants were found to be more frequently included in management lists.A significant directional invasion pattern between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres was identified.Species native to Asia were observed to dominate as significant donors of IAPs across continents.The analysis of list management strategies highlighted substantial gaps in achieving Target 6 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,particularly in species prioritization and inclusion of potential IAPs.In response to these challenges,a tiered classification system for invasive alien species list was proposed,encompassing High-Priority,Watchlist,Potential,and Priority Site categories,which aimed at enhancing management effectiveness by tailoring strategies to different invasion stages and ecological contexts.This study could contribute to understanding global IAPs management strategies and serve as a reference for policymakers and conservation managers to identify priority IAPs and refine management approaches.展开更多
Good vision is fundamental to human experience,profoundly influencing educational attainment,economic productivity and overall quality of life.Currently,it is estimated that at least 2.2 billion people globally suffer...Good vision is fundamental to human experience,profoundly influencing educational attainment,economic productivity and overall quality of life.Currently,it is estimated that at least 2.2 billion people globally suffer from vision impairment(VI),with over 1 billion of these cases being preventable or treatable yet remaining unaddressed.Despite significant advancements in global eye care services over the past few decades,which have yielded considerable benefits,the challenges continue to mount.展开更多
As the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Fourth World Conference on Women approaches,the forthcoming 2025 World Women's Summit in Beijing offers a timely platform to reaffirm commitments to women's well...As the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Fourth World Conference on Women approaches,the forthcoming 2025 World Women's Summit in Beijing offers a timely platform to reaffirm commitments to women's well-being worldwide.In alignment with this milestone,Cancer Biology&Medicine is proud to present this special issue dedicated to accelerating the global elimination of cervical cancer.展开更多
文摘South African scholars highlight the importance of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China China is playing an increasingly active and important role in global politics and economy,especially in the development of the Global South.
文摘Today,the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century,and a host of global challenges continue to emerge.The international community urgently requires effective global governance.As Chinese President Xi Jinping has pointed out,multilateralism is the inevitable choice for addressing the world’s difficulties and challenges.1 However,various negative trends in international politics are undermining or impeding the effectiveness of multilateralism and aggravating the global governance deficit.Against this backdrop,it is essential to reassess the importance of multilateralism in global governance,identify the challenges it faces,and explore feasible pathways for collective action to advance global governance.
文摘Economic globalization is a process of forming a global market under the conditions of technological progress and national opening-up.Influenced by factors such as national policies,the international environment and geopolitics,the values,concepts and choices of the participants of globalization will change accordingly,thus affecting the mode,scale and speed of globalization.
文摘At a time when humanity grapples with intersecting deficits in peace,development,security and governance,civilizations stand at a crossroads.As traditional Western-led solutions falter,China’s Global Civilization Initiative(GCI)emerges as a transformative framework,translating historical wisdom into actionable strategies.Recent forums like the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations and the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting underscore growing consensus on core principles:equality,mutual learning,inclusive dialogue,and collaborative response to global challenges.As Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed out in his congratulatory letter to the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting,“History shows that exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations are essential for civilizations to flourish and for human progress to be made.”
文摘Global South,representing the collective of emerging markets and developing countries,is becoming a pivotal force in reshaping the international order.It plays a vital role in driving global governance reforms with the principle of fairness and equity.
文摘After the 2008 global financial crisis, the global governance architecture underwent significant changes, accompanied by transformations in political, economic, diplomatic, and social spheres. What we had learnt since the end of World War Ⅱ was unable to make sense of the evolution and direction of this architecture.
文摘The international order and global system are undergoing complex and profound changes nowadays.Unparalleled transformations in the world,the speed at which they happen,and the course of history are unfolding in unprecedented ways,ushering in a new period of turbulence and transition.Geopolitical and geo-economic competition among major powers is intensifying;global economic growth remains sluggish;crises and conflicts continue to emerge;and both regional and global peace and security are repeatedly challenged.
文摘Ports,the core hub of global supply chains,serve as vital links in the economic and trade exchanges among countries.Efficient,safe,green and smart ports are essential for the smooth operation of global trade.Recently,ISO established ISO/TC 8/SC 27,Ports and terminals,the secretariat of which is held by China.This is a big breakthrough of China’s participation in the international standardization activities in the area of transportation.
文摘The U.S.administration's decision tounilaterally impose sweeping tariff increas-es on tmported goods represents a signifi-cant challenge to the existing global tradingsystem,which has long been structuredaround multilateral(WTO),regional,andbilateral(FTA)trade agreements.
基金funded by the Key Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research of the China Ministry of Education[Grant No.2022JZDZ011]the University Project of China Foreign Af‐fairs University[Grant No.JY2023027].
文摘China actively fosters practical green cooperation to advance global sustainable development,and strengthens global environmental governance initiatives,including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).However,this approach has often positioned China as more of a doer than a talker,leading to insufficient recognition in the international community.Domestic Chinese research has frequently highlighted these issues within the ecological civilization,especially in its global dimension.Building on existing research,this study contends that the disparity in recognition stems from three crucial gaps:a conceptual gap between ecological civilization as a new narrative and established international governance frameworks;a practical gap between how China’s ecological civilization advances sustainable development governance versus international understanding;and a communication gap between its substantial achievements and inadequate communication of these experiences.To address these gaps,this paper recommends that China strengthen its efforts in three key areas:First,maintain strategic resolve by deepening green practices and strengthening corporate environmental standards to advance green norms.Second,promote the global co-construction of ecological civilization and strengthen global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contributions for shared benefits.Third,enhance fairness,representativeness,and inclusiveness in international sustainable de‐velopment negotiations.Finally,China,along with Global South countries,should continue advancing global ecological civilization.This serves as both a response to current environmental governance challenges and a long-term pathway toward a global community of shared future.
文摘By the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan(2021-2025)period,the world’s second-largest economy is expected to reach RMB 140 trillion,contributing roughly 30 percent of global growth.Beyond sheer scale,the plan has catalyzed important breakthroughs:R&D intensity nears OECD levels,green electricity now powers one in three kilowatts,and over 95 percent of Chinese citizens enjoy universal healthcare and pension coverage.From its undisputed manufacturing leadership to the planet’s largest 5G network,China has cemented its role as a pillar of global stability and growth.
文摘The risk of new pathogen emergence is constantly increasing due to several factors,including the expansion and exploration of previously uninhabited regions,increased global trade,tourism,climate change and others.Recently,monkeypox(mpox)cases have been increasing,causing alarm as the cases are reported from countries where the disease is not endemic.Mpox virus is an emerging pathogen responsible for human mpox.
文摘Infertility has been regarded as a global public health concern,affecting both men and women irrespective of geographical region,race,ethnicity,and socioeconomic class[1].The available global estimates suggest that almost 17%of people of reproductive age experience infertility during their lives[1],with 55 million men and 110 million women living with infertility worldwide and varying estimates across different global regions[2].The consequences of infertility go beyond just medical suffering,and result in huge social and psychological consequences,including marital strains,stigma,and mental health problems[1].The current paper explores infertility in cultural context,enlists herbal remedies and traditional healers for infertility,and proposes targeted public health interventions to minimize the utilization of herbal treatment in dealing with cases of infertility.
文摘Disclaimers:The International Energy Agency released Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 recently.The report presents the latest data and analysis on supply,demand,investment and more for key energy-related minerals,including copper,lithium,nickel,cobalt,graphite and rare earth elements.It also made projections for how these markets will change over the next decade as the global energy transition picks up speed.The article"Outlook of global rare earth industry"is excerpted from the report and editted by the editorial office for reference.
文摘Nowadays,we are witnessing the tremendous changes brought by AI technologies.What role can standards play in this process?How can we build global trust and enable responsible innovation?
文摘Through its unique five-year planning system,China demonstrates how long-term,strategic policy continuity can effectively address both domestic and global challenges.
文摘Today’s volatile global trade landscape,marked by U.S.-China tariff uncertainties,complex supply chain shifts,the rise of emerging markets,and the push toward premium products and higher value-added transformation,poses significant challenges for Chinese textile exporters.Meanwhile,these companies are accelerating their global expansion,with a growing number establishing overseas manufacturing facilities.Against this backdrop of redefining their foreign trade blueprint and speeding up internationalization,China’s textile industry stands at a critical turning point in its globalization journey.
基金the Fundamental Research Funds of CAF(CAFYBB2022SY020)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872645).
文摘Invasive alien species(IAS)significantly threaten global biodiversity and ecosystem stability.Despite increasing management efforts,a critical knowledge gap existed in understanding commonalities and disparities among national strategies.We analyzed several IAS management lists from 23 countries and the European Union,focusing specifically on vascular plant species within these lists.List composition,characteristics,and associated management measures were analyzed.Key patterns in species prioritization across national lists and intercontinental exchange of invasive alien plants(IAPs)were identified.Pistia stratiotes,Pontederia crassipes,Salvinia molesta,Cabomba caroliniana,Ulex europaeus were identified as globally recognized threats,being listed by at least 33.3%of analyzed countries and invading five or more continents.Aquatic plants were found to be more frequently included in management lists.A significant directional invasion pattern between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres was identified.Species native to Asia were observed to dominate as significant donors of IAPs across continents.The analysis of list management strategies highlighted substantial gaps in achieving Target 6 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,particularly in species prioritization and inclusion of potential IAPs.In response to these challenges,a tiered classification system for invasive alien species list was proposed,encompassing High-Priority,Watchlist,Potential,and Priority Site categories,which aimed at enhancing management effectiveness by tailoring strategies to different invasion stages and ecological contexts.This study could contribute to understanding global IAPs management strategies and serve as a reference for policymakers and conservation managers to identify priority IAPs and refine management approaches.
文摘Good vision is fundamental to human experience,profoundly influencing educational attainment,economic productivity and overall quality of life.Currently,it is estimated that at least 2.2 billion people globally suffer from vision impairment(VI),with over 1 billion of these cases being preventable or treatable yet remaining unaddressed.Despite significant advancements in global eye care services over the past few decades,which have yielded considerable benefits,the challenges continue to mount.
文摘As the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Fourth World Conference on Women approaches,the forthcoming 2025 World Women's Summit in Beijing offers a timely platform to reaffirm commitments to women's well-being worldwide.In alignment with this milestone,Cancer Biology&Medicine is proud to present this special issue dedicated to accelerating the global elimination of cervical cancer.
