Metok,located in Nyingchi,the Xizang Autonomous Region,is known as the last county in China to be connected by road.Poor transportation and limited access to petroleum were two obstacles to its development.As soon as ...Metok,located in Nyingchi,the Xizang Autonomous Region,is known as the last county in China to be connected by road.Poor transportation and limited access to petroleum were two obstacles to its development.As soon as the highway connecting Metok and the outside world was completed in 2014,China National Petroleum Corporation’s(CNPC)first gas station in the county was put into operation,providing the momentum for this"secret land of Lotus"and helping it embark on a journey toward openness and prosperity.展开更多
Local residents,artists,and entrepreneurs who converge on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street are contributing to a new chapter in the story of Hainan’s opening-up.MORE than 100 years ago,the area alongQilou(Sotto Port...Local residents,artists,and entrepreneurs who converge on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street are contributing to a new chapter in the story of Hainan’s opening-up.MORE than 100 years ago,the area alongQilou(Sotto Portico)Street in Haikou,capital of Hainan Province,served asthe embarkation point for Hainanesesetting out on their maritime voyages to seek greener pastures.展开更多
China’s commitment to high-standard opening-upduring its 15th Five-Year Plan period offers Europe analternative approach to economic resilience.AT a time when much of the Westernworld is retreating behind tariff wall...China’s commitment to high-standard opening-upduring its 15th Five-Year Plan period offers Europe analternative approach to economic resilience.AT a time when much of the Westernworld is retreating behind tariff wallsand industrial policy rhetoric framedaround“unfair competition,”China ismoving steadfastly in the opposite direction.展开更多
The CIIE demonstrates China’s commitment to opening up and cooperation The eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE),held in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November,once again underscored China’s commitment to deepening i...The CIIE demonstrates China’s commitment to opening up and cooperation The eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE),held in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November,once again underscored China’s commitment to deepening institutional opening up.展开更多
From October 30 to November 1,2025,Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to the Republic of Korea(ROK)to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC)Economic Leaders’Meeting and also pay a state visit to t...From October 30 to November 1,2025,Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to the Republic of Korea(ROK)to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC)Economic Leaders’Meeting and also pay a state visit to the country.This was Xi Jinping’s first overseas trip following the conclusion of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee,underscoring its importance on China’s diplomatic agenda.展开更多
The German philosopher Walter Benjamin,who died attempting to cross a border to escape persecution,described both the impossibility and the possibilities of translation[1].The impossibility is implicit in the very tit...The German philosopher Walter Benjamin,who died attempting to cross a border to escape persecution,described both the impossibility and the possibilities of translation[1].The impossibility is implicit in the very title of Benjamin's essay,Die Aufgabe desÜbersetzers.The German word Aufgabe can mean"task"or"endeavor"but also a"giving up"or"surrender."展开更多
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP)is a significant achievement in terms of Asia’s exploration and efforts toward regional economic integration.It integrates regional economic and trade cooperation ...The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP)is a significant achievement in terms of Asia’s exploration and efforts toward regional economic integration.It integrates regional economic and trade cooperation mechanisms,demonstrates the determination and capabilities of Asian countries to promote open cooperation.展开更多
Public data serves as a fundamental pillar in the advancement of the digital economy.Its importance for unlocking the value associated with information asymmetry has attracted substantial attention in both practice an...Public data serves as a fundamental pillar in the advancement of the digital economy.Its importance for unlocking the value associated with information asymmetry has attracted substantial attention in both practice and theory.We leverage a quasi-natural experiment from China’s local public data openness platforms.Employing data for Ashare listed firms from 2009 to 2021,we use a time-varying difference-in-differences model to systematically examine how public data openness affects corporate stock price crash risk.The results demonstrate that public data openness significantly reduces the accumulation of corporate stock price crash risk.This effect is primarily attributed to lower production of inappropriate information and enhanced information disclosure quality.Further analysis indicates that a supportive institutional environment amplifies the risk-reducing effect of public data openness.This effect is particularly pronounced in firms with strained government-market relationships,non-state ownership,and minimal agency conflicts.These insights highlight the potential that public data openness has for improving information efficiency and facilitating a transition toward digital governance.展开更多
Addressing the pressing challenges of climate change and global warming requires a strong commitment to reducing carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emissions and achieving carbon neutrality.Efficient energy use and international t...Addressing the pressing challenges of climate change and global warming requires a strong commitment to reducing carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emissions and achieving carbon neutrality.Efficient energy use and international trade play crucial roles in promoting sustainable development and enhancing environmental quality.This study investigated the relationships of CO_(2) emissions with trade openness(export and import),energy consumption(renewable energy consumption and fossil fuel consumption),natural resource rents,and human capital across 20 developing countries(Brazil,Iran,Russia,China,Malaysia,Saudi Arabia,Colombia,Mexico,South Africa,Costa Rica,Morocco,Tunisia,Egypt,Pakistan,Türkiye,India,Peru,Viet Nam,Indonesia,and Philippines)from 1990 to 2022 using the augmented mean group(AMG)and common correlated effects mean group(CCEMG)methods.The findings revealed that export,renewable energy consumption,and human capital significantly reduce CO_(2) emissions,while import,fossil fuel consumption,and natural resource rents increase CO_(2) emissions,although the effect of natural resource rents is statistically insignificant.Causality tests indicated the bidirectional relationship of CO_(2) emissions with export,import,renewable energy consumption,and fossil fuel consumption,and the unidirectional causality from human capital to CO_(2) emissions.CO_(2) emissions drive the greenhouse effect,thereby raising global temperature and accelerating climate change.As reducing CO_(2) emissions becomes an urgent global priority,this study provides actionable insights by identifying key variables that mitigate emissions and enhance sustainability.By bridging research and policy,this study offers targeted recommendations to accelerate progress toward a low-carbon future.展开更多
Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim ...Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim to offer a platform for the rapid dissemination of signifi cant,novel,and high-impact research in the fi elds of agricultural product processing science,technology,engineering,and nutrition.Additionally,supplemental issues are curated and published to facilitate in-depth discussions on special topics.展开更多
Journal of Future Foods(ISSN 2772-5669.Owner:Beijing Academy of Food Scicnces.Production and Hosting:Elsevier B.V.on bchalf of KeAi Communications Co.,Ltd)is an international,peer reviewed open access joumal belonging...Journal of Future Foods(ISSN 2772-5669.Owner:Beijing Academy of Food Scicnces.Production and Hosting:Elsevier B.V.on bchalf of KeAi Communications Co.,Ltd)is an international,peer reviewed open access joumal belonging to the discipline of food science and technology.The aim of the joumal is to report latest research results of high-tech in food science.We welcone submissions that drive the ficld of food scicnce towards whole food nutrition,intelligence and high technology.展开更多
Journal of Future Foods(ISSN 2772-5669.Owner:Beijing Academy of Food Sciences.Production and Hosting:Elsevier B.V.on behalf of KeAi Communications Co.,Ltd.)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal belongi...Journal of Future Foods(ISSN 2772-5669.Owner:Beijing Academy of Food Sciences.Production and Hosting:Elsevier B.V.on behalf of KeAi Communications Co.,Ltd.)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal belonging to the discipline of food science and technology.The aim of the journal is to report latest research results of high-tech in food science.We welcome submissions that drive the field of food science towards whole food nutrition,intelligence and high technology.展开更多
China’s commitment to high-standard opening-up during its 15th Five-Year Plan period offers Europe an alternative approach to economic resilience.IN medical practice,a wise doctor does not treat a fever by plunging t...China’s commitment to high-standard opening-up during its 15th Five-Year Plan period offers Europe an alternative approach to economic resilience.IN medical practice,a wise doctor does not treat a fever by plunging the patient into an ice bath.The sudden shock may lower the temperature,but it risks systemic collapse.Instead,the proper treatment should support the body’s own resilience,combat the infection.展开更多
Local residents,international artists and entrepreneurs are converging on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street,writing a new chapter of openness in Hainan More than 100 years ago,the area along Qilou(Sotto Portico)Street...Local residents,international artists and entrepreneurs are converging on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street,writing a new chapter of openness in Hainan More than 100 years ago,the area along Qilou(Sotto Portico)Street in Haikou,the capital of Hainan Province,served as the embarkation point for Hainanese setting out on their maritime voyages to seek greener pastures.展开更多
Hainan Province in south China is the country’s second-largest island and the largest free trade port by area.It has entered a historic phase in China’s drive to promote high-level institutional opening up.On 18 Dec...Hainan Province in south China is the country’s second-largest island and the largest free trade port by area.It has entered a historic phase in China’s drive to promote high-level institutional opening up.On 18 December 2025,Hainan officially launched island-wide special customs operations,commonly referred to as“customs closure.”From that date,goods entering or leaving the island,except those traded with the Chinese mainland,are subject to simplified customs procedures and potentially reduced or zero tariffs.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with visual prognosis in patients with open globe injuries(OGIs)treated at Vietnam National Eye Hospital.METHODS:A prospective observational stu...AIM:To evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with visual prognosis in patients with open globe injuries(OGIs)treated at Vietnam National Eye Hospital.METHODS:A prospective observational study included patients with OGIs treated between June 2023 and June 2024.Data on demographics,injury features,and clinical findings were extracted from medical records.Poor visual outcome was defined as final best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)worse than 20/400 or no light perception.Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify independent risk factors.RESULTS:Among 509 patients(636 eyes),the mean age was 35.13y(range 20–51y),and 67.6%were male.After treatment,the proportion of eyes achieving≥20/40 increased from 12.6%to 42.1%,while no light perception decreased from 29.1%to 9.4%.Independent predictors of poor visual outcomes included delayed admission[>4h,odds ratio(OR)=3.33,95%confidence intervals(CI):1.76–6.33,P<0.001],Zone III injury(OR=5.90,95%CI:2.85–12.24,P<0.001),wound length>10 mm(OR=2.59,95%CI:1.60–4.18,P<0.001),relative afferent pupillary defect(RAPD,OR=1.65,95%CI:1.03–2.64,P=0.039),endophthalmitis(OR=1.75,95%CI:1.01–3.03,P=0.047),retinal detachment(OR=3.32,95%CI:2.02–5.45,P<0.001),and eyelid lacerations(OR=1.94,95%CI:1.13–3.33,P=0.016)associated with OGIs.Vitreous hemorrhage(OR=0.44,95%CI:0.22–0.89,P=0.023)was associated with better outcomes,and female gender appeared protective.CONCLUSION:Poor visual outcomes remain common after OGIs,despite improve visual acuity in many cases.Several clinical and injury-related factors are strongly associated with prognosis.Early recognition of these predictors can support risk stratification and improve trauma care in similar settings.展开更多
Contemporary Social Sciences publishes outstanding research in the field of social sciences in China and also includes high-quality research work by foreign scholars on the development of China’s western regions and ...Contemporary Social Sciences publishes outstanding research in the field of social sciences in China and also includes high-quality research work by foreign scholars on the development of China’s western regions and its reform and opening up.The aim is to help promote China’s academic achievements to the world and give China a stronger voice in the global community of social sciences.The scopes of research fields for consideration include,but not limited to political science,economics,literature,linguistics,journalism and communication,education,sociology,philosophy,history,law,and interdisciplinary research.展开更多
文摘Metok,located in Nyingchi,the Xizang Autonomous Region,is known as the last county in China to be connected by road.Poor transportation and limited access to petroleum were two obstacles to its development.As soon as the highway connecting Metok and the outside world was completed in 2014,China National Petroleum Corporation’s(CNPC)first gas station in the county was put into operation,providing the momentum for this"secret land of Lotus"and helping it embark on a journey toward openness and prosperity.
文摘Local residents,artists,and entrepreneurs who converge on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street are contributing to a new chapter in the story of Hainan’s opening-up.MORE than 100 years ago,the area alongQilou(Sotto Portico)Street in Haikou,capital of Hainan Province,served asthe embarkation point for Hainanesesetting out on their maritime voyages to seek greener pastures.
文摘China’s commitment to high-standard opening-upduring its 15th Five-Year Plan period offers Europe analternative approach to economic resilience.AT a time when much of the Westernworld is retreating behind tariff wallsand industrial policy rhetoric framedaround“unfair competition,”China ismoving steadfastly in the opposite direction.
文摘The CIIE demonstrates China’s commitment to opening up and cooperation The eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE),held in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November,once again underscored China’s commitment to deepening institutional opening up.
文摘From October 30 to November 1,2025,Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to the Republic of Korea(ROK)to attend the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC)Economic Leaders’Meeting and also pay a state visit to the country.This was Xi Jinping’s first overseas trip following the conclusion of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee,underscoring its importance on China’s diplomatic agenda.
文摘The German philosopher Walter Benjamin,who died attempting to cross a border to escape persecution,described both the impossibility and the possibilities of translation[1].The impossibility is implicit in the very title of Benjamin's essay,Die Aufgabe desÜbersetzers.The German word Aufgabe can mean"task"or"endeavor"but also a"giving up"or"surrender."
文摘The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP)is a significant achievement in terms of Asia’s exploration and efforts toward regional economic integration.It integrates regional economic and trade cooperation mechanisms,demonstrates the determination and capabilities of Asian countries to promote open cooperation.
基金supported by the Key R&D Program(Soft Science Project)of Shandong Province,China(Grant No.2024RKY0301).
文摘Public data serves as a fundamental pillar in the advancement of the digital economy.Its importance for unlocking the value associated with information asymmetry has attracted substantial attention in both practice and theory.We leverage a quasi-natural experiment from China’s local public data openness platforms.Employing data for Ashare listed firms from 2009 to 2021,we use a time-varying difference-in-differences model to systematically examine how public data openness affects corporate stock price crash risk.The results demonstrate that public data openness significantly reduces the accumulation of corporate stock price crash risk.This effect is primarily attributed to lower production of inappropriate information and enhanced information disclosure quality.Further analysis indicates that a supportive institutional environment amplifies the risk-reducing effect of public data openness.This effect is particularly pronounced in firms with strained government-market relationships,non-state ownership,and minimal agency conflicts.These insights highlight the potential that public data openness has for improving information efficiency and facilitating a transition toward digital governance.
基金support from the Philosophy and Social Sciences Excellent Innovation Team Construction Foundation of Jiangsu Province China(SJSZ2020-20).
文摘Addressing the pressing challenges of climate change and global warming requires a strong commitment to reducing carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emissions and achieving carbon neutrality.Efficient energy use and international trade play crucial roles in promoting sustainable development and enhancing environmental quality.This study investigated the relationships of CO_(2) emissions with trade openness(export and import),energy consumption(renewable energy consumption and fossil fuel consumption),natural resource rents,and human capital across 20 developing countries(Brazil,Iran,Russia,China,Malaysia,Saudi Arabia,Colombia,Mexico,South Africa,Costa Rica,Morocco,Tunisia,Egypt,Pakistan,Türkiye,India,Peru,Viet Nam,Indonesia,and Philippines)from 1990 to 2022 using the augmented mean group(AMG)and common correlated effects mean group(CCEMG)methods.The findings revealed that export,renewable energy consumption,and human capital significantly reduce CO_(2) emissions,while import,fossil fuel consumption,and natural resource rents increase CO_(2) emissions,although the effect of natural resource rents is statistically insignificant.Causality tests indicated the bidirectional relationship of CO_(2) emissions with export,import,renewable energy consumption,and fossil fuel consumption,and the unidirectional causality from human capital to CO_(2) emissions.CO_(2) emissions drive the greenhouse effect,thereby raising global temperature and accelerating climate change.As reducing CO_(2) emissions becomes an urgent global priority,this study provides actionable insights by identifying key variables that mitigate emissions and enhance sustainability.By bridging research and policy,this study offers targeted recommendations to accelerate progress toward a low-carbon future.
文摘Agricultural Products Processing and Storage(ISSN 3059-4510,Owner:Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China.Production and hosting:Springer Nature)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal with the aim to offer a platform for the rapid dissemination of signifi cant,novel,and high-impact research in the fi elds of agricultural product processing science,technology,engineering,and nutrition.Additionally,supplemental issues are curated and published to facilitate in-depth discussions on special topics.
文摘Journal of Future Foods(ISSN 2772-5669.Owner:Beijing Academy of Food Scicnces.Production and Hosting:Elsevier B.V.on bchalf of KeAi Communications Co.,Ltd)is an international,peer reviewed open access joumal belonging to the discipline of food science and technology.The aim of the joumal is to report latest research results of high-tech in food science.We welcone submissions that drive the ficld of food scicnce towards whole food nutrition,intelligence and high technology.
文摘Journal of Future Foods(ISSN 2772-5669.Owner:Beijing Academy of Food Sciences.Production and Hosting:Elsevier B.V.on behalf of KeAi Communications Co.,Ltd.)is an international,peer-reviewed open access journal belonging to the discipline of food science and technology.The aim of the journal is to report latest research results of high-tech in food science.We welcome submissions that drive the field of food science towards whole food nutrition,intelligence and high technology.
文摘China’s commitment to high-standard opening-up during its 15th Five-Year Plan period offers Europe an alternative approach to economic resilience.IN medical practice,a wise doctor does not treat a fever by plunging the patient into an ice bath.The sudden shock may lower the temperature,but it risks systemic collapse.Instead,the proper treatment should support the body’s own resilience,combat the infection.
文摘Local residents,international artists and entrepreneurs are converging on Haikou’s historical Qilou Street,writing a new chapter of openness in Hainan More than 100 years ago,the area along Qilou(Sotto Portico)Street in Haikou,the capital of Hainan Province,served as the embarkation point for Hainanese setting out on their maritime voyages to seek greener pastures.
文摘Hainan Province in south China is the country’s second-largest island and the largest free trade port by area.It has entered a historic phase in China’s drive to promote high-level institutional opening up.On 18 December 2025,Hainan officially launched island-wide special customs operations,commonly referred to as“customs closure.”From that date,goods entering or leaving the island,except those traded with the Chinese mainland,are subject to simplified customs procedures and potentially reduced or zero tariffs.
文摘AIM:To evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with visual prognosis in patients with open globe injuries(OGIs)treated at Vietnam National Eye Hospital.METHODS:A prospective observational study included patients with OGIs treated between June 2023 and June 2024.Data on demographics,injury features,and clinical findings were extracted from medical records.Poor visual outcome was defined as final best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)worse than 20/400 or no light perception.Multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify independent risk factors.RESULTS:Among 509 patients(636 eyes),the mean age was 35.13y(range 20–51y),and 67.6%were male.After treatment,the proportion of eyes achieving≥20/40 increased from 12.6%to 42.1%,while no light perception decreased from 29.1%to 9.4%.Independent predictors of poor visual outcomes included delayed admission[>4h,odds ratio(OR)=3.33,95%confidence intervals(CI):1.76–6.33,P<0.001],Zone III injury(OR=5.90,95%CI:2.85–12.24,P<0.001),wound length>10 mm(OR=2.59,95%CI:1.60–4.18,P<0.001),relative afferent pupillary defect(RAPD,OR=1.65,95%CI:1.03–2.64,P=0.039),endophthalmitis(OR=1.75,95%CI:1.01–3.03,P=0.047),retinal detachment(OR=3.32,95%CI:2.02–5.45,P<0.001),and eyelid lacerations(OR=1.94,95%CI:1.13–3.33,P=0.016)associated with OGIs.Vitreous hemorrhage(OR=0.44,95%CI:0.22–0.89,P=0.023)was associated with better outcomes,and female gender appeared protective.CONCLUSION:Poor visual outcomes remain common after OGIs,despite improve visual acuity in many cases.Several clinical and injury-related factors are strongly associated with prognosis.Early recognition of these predictors can support risk stratification and improve trauma care in similar settings.
文摘Contemporary Social Sciences publishes outstanding research in the field of social sciences in China and also includes high-quality research work by foreign scholars on the development of China’s western regions and its reform and opening up.The aim is to help promote China’s academic achievements to the world and give China a stronger voice in the global community of social sciences.The scopes of research fields for consideration include,but not limited to political science,economics,literature,linguistics,journalism and communication,education,sociology,philosophy,history,law,and interdisciplinary research.
