The Changbai Mountains,in Northeast China's Jilin Province,are covered by vast,wild forests.The mountainous region has chilly,snowy weather for about nine months of the year.The lowest temperature is below-40 C in...The Changbai Mountains,in Northeast China's Jilin Province,are covered by vast,wild forests.The mountainous region has chilly,snowy weather for about nine months of the year.The lowest temperature is below-40 C in winter.In 2005,Huang Yi,a native of Southwest China's Sichuan Province,relocated to the Changbai Mountains,to work at the Mount Hengshan frontier inspection station.展开更多
The burden of schistosomiasis remains a global public health problem,especially in sub-Saharan Africa despite progress in terms of morbidity control.Successful control efforts achieved by China in the last six decades...The burden of schistosomiasis remains a global public health problem,especially in sub-Saharan Africa despite progress in terms of morbidity control.Successful control efforts achieved by China in the last six decades came with considerable experience and lessons that could benefit schistosomiasis control programs in other endemic countries.China's role and commitment to global health cooperation has become increasingly important;this has created a platform for partnership with developing partners for the establishment of Forum on China-Africa health cooperation which prioritizes the pursuit of global elimination target for schistosomiasis and malaria,control of HIV/AIDS,and improved access to reproductive health care.Chinese government's commitment towards achieving schistosomiasis elimination in Africa prompted the establishment of Institution-based Network on China-Africa Cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination (INCAS),by the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases to promote schistosomiasis elimination in Africa.Schistosomiasis experts from six provincial institutions and counterparts from 10 African countries participated in the first workshop on China-Africa cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination in Africa at Lilongwe,Malawi,in 2015.Experts at the inaugural meeting shared experiences from their national schistosomiasis control programs,as well as identified areas for collaborative synergy targeting schistosomiasis elimination in Africa.The establishment of INCAS,which comprises of 28 member-institutions from China and Africa,was proposed at this meeting.We,therefore,provide information on INCAS activities,cooperation mechanism,as well as assess the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats as we target schistosomiasis elimination in Africa using the INCAS platform.展开更多
This study analyzes the potential impact of EU carbon border regulation mechanism(CBAM)on the export of China’s carbon-intensive products.First,we summarized the main content of the CBAM.Next,based on the input-outpu...This study analyzes the potential impact of EU carbon border regulation mechanism(CBAM)on the export of China’s carbon-intensive products.First,we summarized the main content of the CBAM.Next,based on the input-output theory,this study proposes a calculation model for the implicit carbon emissions and indirect carbon emissions from electricity consumption in export products and presents the corresponding calculation results.Based on the scenario analysis method,six carbon tariffscenarios were designed to evaluate the impact of the CBAM on the major export sectors under each scenario.The results showed that in 2021,the implicit carbon emissions in all products exported to Europe from China were approximately 375 million tons,of which the indirect carbon emissions from electricity were approximately 41.8 million tons,accounting for more than 10%.According to the current levy plan,China is expected to be subject to carbon tariffs of approximately USD 1.4 billion,accounting for 0.3%of its total export value to Europe in 2021.Finally,to reduce the adverse effects of CBAM,four measures were proposed from the perspective of the power industry.展开更多
This article examines the evolution of India’s border laws from colonial to post-colonial periods,analyzing the continuities and transformations in legal frameworks governing territorial boundaries.Through historical...This article examines the evolution of India’s border laws from colonial to post-colonial periods,analyzing the continuities and transformations in legal frameworks governing territorial boundaries.Through historical-legal analysis of key legislation,policies,and judicial interpretations,the research demonstrates how colonial border regulations-primarily designed for imperial control-have been selectively preserved,modified,or replaced to serve post-independence imperatives.Findings reveal that 62%of colonial border management mechanisms persisted verbatim in post-colonial legislation,while regional variations created overlapping“legal border zones”with differential adaptation rates.The study identifies a significant shift from administrative boundaries toward securitized frontiers,with a 217%increase in religious and ethnic identifiers in post-1947 border legislation.This legal evolution reflects broader tensions between decolonization aspirations and inherited governance structures,creating what Cons(2016)terms“sensitive spaces”where exceptional legal regimes continue to operate.The research contributes to understanding how post-colonial states navigate the paradox of maintaining sovereignty through legal instruments originally designed for imperial control,with implications for borderland populations who experience persistent“legal liminality”despite constitutional protections.展开更多
Against the backdrop of globalization and regional economic integration,border tourism,as a unique form of tourism,is increasingly emerging as a significant driving force for promoting economic development in border r...Against the backdrop of globalization and regional economic integration,border tourism,as a unique form of tourism,is increasingly emerging as a significant driving force for promoting economic development in border regions,fostering cultural exchange,and strengthening international cooperation.The northwestern Yunnan region,located in China’s Southwestern frontier,is a key area bordering Southeast and South Asian countries,endowed with abundant border tourism resources.This article delves into the border tourism models and pathways for border development and prosperity in ethnic regions,using a case study of the Northwest Yunnan region to analyze the mechanisms and influencing factors of border tourism in promoting local economic development,social progress,and cultural heritage.This provides empirical evidence for further understanding the development patterns of border tourism and also contributes to strengthening ethnic unity and maintaining harmony and stability in border regions.This study addresses the current research gap in exploring the development models and pathways of border tourism in specific regions,offering valuable references and insights for future related research.展开更多
Preface Here I document some personal memories of Professor Rong-Sheng Zeng,particularly how he had long-lasting influences on the work of my research groups in the USA and in China.The narrative directly crosses poli...Preface Here I document some personal memories of Professor Rong-Sheng Zeng,particularly how he had long-lasting influences on the work of my research groups in the USA and in China.The narrative directly crosses political boundaries,including those of the USA and China.Indirectly,it also involves collaboration of researchers and institutions from Türkiye,Germany,France,Nepal,Russia,the Solomon Islands,and New Caledonia.Collectively,my narrative demonstrates the far-reaching,“butterfly effect”of a dedicated,kind geophysicist in China.展开更多
Against the strategic backdrop of forging and strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community in the new era,universities in border areas,as crucial platforms for the integration of multi-ethnic cult...Against the strategic backdrop of forging and strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community in the new era,universities in border areas,as crucial platforms for the integration of multi-ethnic cultures,shoulder the significant mission of enhancing ethnic unity and promoting outstanding traditional Chinese culture.As an important carrier of Chinese culture,ethnic music not only contains profound historical memories and emotional identities but also demonstrates a powerful cultural and educational function in the teaching of border universities.Based on the actual situation of universities in border areas,this paper analyzes the unique value of ethnic music in cultivating students’national identity,cultural identity,and emotional identity,and explores effective paths for it to empower the forging and strengthening of the consciousness of the Chinese national community in teaching practice.By combining policy orientations and teaching status quo,the paper points out the main dilemmas such as single curriculum content,insufficient integration of ideological and political education,and a lack of practical resources,and proposes countermeasures such as strengthening the integration of ideological and political education,optimizing the curriculum structure,and expanding practical platforms.Through the deepening and innovation of ethnic music education,border universities can effectively enhance students’cultural consciousness and cultural confidence,providing solid educational support for forging and strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community.This paper has positive significance for promoting the high-quality development of education in border universities and constructing a new-era ethnic unity and progress education system.展开更多
Scientific understanding of the trade-offs between services is crucial for the scientific management and protection of ecosystems and the formulation of resource management policies.This study integrated meteorologica...Scientific understanding of the trade-offs between services is crucial for the scientific management and protection of ecosystems and the formulation of resource management policies.This study integrated meteorological,land use,and soil data to assess the ecosystem services,namely,water yield(WY),soil erosion(SE),and carbon sinks(CS),in peak-cluster depression basins on the Sino-Vietnamese border in China during 2000-2020.It analyzed the trade-offs and synergistic relationships among the three ecosystem services and their time-lag effects and driving mechanisms with the help of pixel-by-pixel time-lag intercorrelation and geographical de-tector methods.Results show that:1)from 2000 to 2020,the key ecosystem service indicators in the peak-cluster depression basins on the Sino-Vietnamese border in China demonstrated a significant and synergistic trend of positive change.The WY increased at a rate of 11.99 mm/yr,CS increased at a rate of 2.44 g C/(m^(2)∙yr),and SE decreased at a rate of 0.06 t/(ha∙yr).2)Most areas showed a synergistic relationship across the three ecosystem services,and the areas with a trade-off relationship were mostly concentrated in Baise City and the southwest of Chongzuo City,Guangxi.3)The time-lag effect between SE and WY was mostly concentrated in 0 yr,that between SE and CS was mostly concentrated in 5 yr,and that between CS and WY was mostly concentrated in 1 yr.4)Population density was the controlling factor between SE and WY.Vegetation coverage factor is the main controlling factor between SE and CS.The lithologic factor is the main controlling factor between CS and WY.Studying the trade-off relationship of ecosystem services at spatial and tem-poral scales on the Sino-Vietnamese border in China karst areas can provide a basis for regional ecological construction and develop-ment strategies,and it is conducive to meeting regional interest needs,maximizing comprehensive benefits,balancing the ecological en-vironment,and achieving regional sustainable development.展开更多
On May 14th,following the U.S.adjustment of additional tariffs on Chinese goods,American buyers began stockpiling in earnest.Many cross-border e-commerce companies also received a surge of orders.At 7 PM,a bustling Ha...On May 14th,following the U.S.adjustment of additional tariffs on Chinese goods,American buyers began stockpiling in earnest.Many cross-border e-commerce companies also received a surge of orders.At 7 PM,a bustling Hangzhou-based cross-border e-commerce company was alive with multiple languages echoing through its live-streaming rooms as backend order numbers climbed steadily.展开更多
Along China's southwestern border,Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province shares mountains,rivers,ethnic ties,and cultural connections with Myanmar.This land,imbued with the spirit of the pa...Along China's southwestern border,Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province shares mountains,rivers,ethnic ties,and cultural connections with Myanmar.This land,imbued with the spirit of the pauk-phaw friendship(pauk-phaw means fraternal in Myanmar language),has in recent years been exploring innovative approaches to international communication with Myanmar.Centered on serving the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)and building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future,Dehong has incorporated the vision of“Mingalaba”(auspiciousness in Myanmar language)into its cross-border communication e"orts,sharing stories of China-Myanmar friendship with people far and wide.展开更多
On April 12,a 200-kilogram shipment of fresh coconuts departed from Jakarta,Indonesia,bound for Changle Airport in Fuzhou,southeast China’s Fujian Province.After customs inspection,the coconuts were promptly transpor...On April 12,a 200-kilogram shipment of fresh coconuts departed from Jakarta,Indonesia,bound for Changle Airport in Fuzhou,southeast China’s Fujian Province.After customs inspection,the coconuts were promptly transported to the Yuanhong Investment Zone,the Chinese side of the China-Indonesia“Two Countries,Twin Parks”project.展开更多
In our opinion,being associated with the art of painting,these shifts laid the groundwork for the exciting painting art trends coming in 2025.Immersive installations(沉浸式虚拟现实装置).Imagine stepping into a paintin...In our opinion,being associated with the art of painting,these shifts laid the groundwork for the exciting painting art trends coming in 2025.Immersive installations(沉浸式虚拟现实装置).Imagine stepping into a painting that moves,speaks,and reacts to your presence.With virtual reality(VR)and augmented reality(AR),artists are building sensory⁃filled spaces where you're not just a viewer—you're part of the art.Picture entering an exhibit where the walls ripple as you walk by,sounds shift with your movements,and you can alter the piece just by being there.These installations combine technology and creativity to offer unforgettable experiences that redefine art as a shared and living entity.展开更多
In order to implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council to stabilize foreign investment,market expectations,and investors'confidence,the State Administration of Fore...In order to implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council to stabilize foreign investment,market expectations,and investors'confidence,the State Administration of Foreign Exchange(SAFE)has recently issued the Circular on Deepening the Reform of Foreign Exchange Administration for Cross-Border Investment and Financing(Huifa[2025]No.43,hereinafter referred to as the"Circular 43r,).This move aims to expand high-standard opening-up and enhance the capacity of foreign exchange administration to serve the real economy.展开更多
文摘The Changbai Mountains,in Northeast China's Jilin Province,are covered by vast,wild forests.The mountainous region has chilly,snowy weather for about nine months of the year.The lowest temperature is below-40 C in winter.In 2005,Huang Yi,a native of Southwest China's Sichuan Province,relocated to the Changbai Mountains,to work at the Mount Hengshan frontier inspection station.
文摘The burden of schistosomiasis remains a global public health problem,especially in sub-Saharan Africa despite progress in terms of morbidity control.Successful control efforts achieved by China in the last six decades came with considerable experience and lessons that could benefit schistosomiasis control programs in other endemic countries.China's role and commitment to global health cooperation has become increasingly important;this has created a platform for partnership with developing partners for the establishment of Forum on China-Africa health cooperation which prioritizes the pursuit of global elimination target for schistosomiasis and malaria,control of HIV/AIDS,and improved access to reproductive health care.Chinese government's commitment towards achieving schistosomiasis elimination in Africa prompted the establishment of Institution-based Network on China-Africa Cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination (INCAS),by the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases to promote schistosomiasis elimination in Africa.Schistosomiasis experts from six provincial institutions and counterparts from 10 African countries participated in the first workshop on China-Africa cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination in Africa at Lilongwe,Malawi,in 2015.Experts at the inaugural meeting shared experiences from their national schistosomiasis control programs,as well as identified areas for collaborative synergy targeting schistosomiasis elimination in Africa.The establishment of INCAS,which comprises of 28 member-institutions from China and Africa,was proposed at this meeting.We,therefore,provide information on INCAS activities,cooperation mechanism,as well as assess the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats as we target schistosomiasis elimination in Africa using the INCAS platform.
文摘This study analyzes the potential impact of EU carbon border regulation mechanism(CBAM)on the export of China’s carbon-intensive products.First,we summarized the main content of the CBAM.Next,based on the input-output theory,this study proposes a calculation model for the implicit carbon emissions and indirect carbon emissions from electricity consumption in export products and presents the corresponding calculation results.Based on the scenario analysis method,six carbon tariffscenarios were designed to evaluate the impact of the CBAM on the major export sectors under each scenario.The results showed that in 2021,the implicit carbon emissions in all products exported to Europe from China were approximately 375 million tons,of which the indirect carbon emissions from electricity were approximately 41.8 million tons,accounting for more than 10%.According to the current levy plan,China is expected to be subject to carbon tariffs of approximately USD 1.4 billion,accounting for 0.3%of its total export value to Europe in 2021.Finally,to reduce the adverse effects of CBAM,four measures were proposed from the perspective of the power industry.
文摘This article examines the evolution of India’s border laws from colonial to post-colonial periods,analyzing the continuities and transformations in legal frameworks governing territorial boundaries.Through historical-legal analysis of key legislation,policies,and judicial interpretations,the research demonstrates how colonial border regulations-primarily designed for imperial control-have been selectively preserved,modified,or replaced to serve post-independence imperatives.Findings reveal that 62%of colonial border management mechanisms persisted verbatim in post-colonial legislation,while regional variations created overlapping“legal border zones”with differential adaptation rates.The study identifies a significant shift from administrative boundaries toward securitized frontiers,with a 217%increase in religious and ethnic identifiers in post-1947 border legislation.This legal evolution reflects broader tensions between decolonization aspirations and inherited governance structures,creating what Cons(2016)terms“sensitive spaces”where exceptional legal regimes continue to operate.The research contributes to understanding how post-colonial states navigate the paradox of maintaining sovereignty through legal instruments originally designed for imperial control,with implications for borderland populations who experience persistent“legal liminality”despite constitutional protections.
文摘Against the backdrop of globalization and regional economic integration,border tourism,as a unique form of tourism,is increasingly emerging as a significant driving force for promoting economic development in border regions,fostering cultural exchange,and strengthening international cooperation.The northwestern Yunnan region,located in China’s Southwestern frontier,is a key area bordering Southeast and South Asian countries,endowed with abundant border tourism resources.This article delves into the border tourism models and pathways for border development and prosperity in ethnic regions,using a case study of the Northwest Yunnan region to analyze the mechanisms and influencing factors of border tourism in promoting local economic development,social progress,and cultural heritage.This provides empirical evidence for further understanding the development patterns of border tourism and also contributes to strengthening ethnic unity and maintaining harmony and stability in border regions.This study addresses the current research gap in exploring the development models and pathways of border tourism in specific regions,offering valuable references and insights for future related research.
基金supported by many grants from the National Science Foundation of the USA and the Natural Science Foundation of China under grant 91858205.
文摘Preface Here I document some personal memories of Professor Rong-Sheng Zeng,particularly how he had long-lasting influences on the work of my research groups in the USA and in China.The narrative directly crosses political boundaries,including those of the USA and China.Indirectly,it also involves collaboration of researchers and institutions from Türkiye,Germany,France,Nepal,Russia,the Solomon Islands,and New Caledonia.Collectively,my narrative demonstrates the far-reaching,“butterfly effect”of a dedicated,kind geophysicist in China.
基金This paper is the research result of the 2023 Undergraduate Teaching Reform Project of Higher Education in Guangxi,“Research on the Teaching Practice Model of Minority Music in Universities under the Background of Forging and Strengthening the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community”(2023JGA234).
文摘Against the strategic backdrop of forging and strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community in the new era,universities in border areas,as crucial platforms for the integration of multi-ethnic cultures,shoulder the significant mission of enhancing ethnic unity and promoting outstanding traditional Chinese culture.As an important carrier of Chinese culture,ethnic music not only contains profound historical memories and emotional identities but also demonstrates a powerful cultural and educational function in the teaching of border universities.Based on the actual situation of universities in border areas,this paper analyzes the unique value of ethnic music in cultivating students’national identity,cultural identity,and emotional identity,and explores effective paths for it to empower the forging and strengthening of the consciousness of the Chinese national community in teaching practice.By combining policy orientations and teaching status quo,the paper points out the main dilemmas such as single curriculum content,insufficient integration of ideological and political education,and a lack of practical resources,and proposes countermeasures such as strengthening the integration of ideological and political education,optimizing the curriculum structure,and expanding practical platforms.Through the deepening and innovation of ethnic music education,border universities can effectively enhance students’cultural consciousness and cultural confidence,providing solid educational support for forging and strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community.This paper has positive significance for promoting the high-quality development of education in border universities and constructing a new-era ethnic unity and progress education system.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42061020)Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(No.2018JJA150135)+2 种基金Guangxi Key Research and Development Program(No.AA18118038)Science and Technology Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(No.2019AC20088)High Level Talent Introduction Project of Beibu Gulf University(No.2019KYQD28)。
文摘Scientific understanding of the trade-offs between services is crucial for the scientific management and protection of ecosystems and the formulation of resource management policies.This study integrated meteorological,land use,and soil data to assess the ecosystem services,namely,water yield(WY),soil erosion(SE),and carbon sinks(CS),in peak-cluster depression basins on the Sino-Vietnamese border in China during 2000-2020.It analyzed the trade-offs and synergistic relationships among the three ecosystem services and their time-lag effects and driving mechanisms with the help of pixel-by-pixel time-lag intercorrelation and geographical de-tector methods.Results show that:1)from 2000 to 2020,the key ecosystem service indicators in the peak-cluster depression basins on the Sino-Vietnamese border in China demonstrated a significant and synergistic trend of positive change.The WY increased at a rate of 11.99 mm/yr,CS increased at a rate of 2.44 g C/(m^(2)∙yr),and SE decreased at a rate of 0.06 t/(ha∙yr).2)Most areas showed a synergistic relationship across the three ecosystem services,and the areas with a trade-off relationship were mostly concentrated in Baise City and the southwest of Chongzuo City,Guangxi.3)The time-lag effect between SE and WY was mostly concentrated in 0 yr,that between SE and CS was mostly concentrated in 5 yr,and that between CS and WY was mostly concentrated in 1 yr.4)Population density was the controlling factor between SE and WY.Vegetation coverage factor is the main controlling factor between SE and CS.The lithologic factor is the main controlling factor between CS and WY.Studying the trade-off relationship of ecosystem services at spatial and tem-poral scales on the Sino-Vietnamese border in China karst areas can provide a basis for regional ecological construction and develop-ment strategies,and it is conducive to meeting regional interest needs,maximizing comprehensive benefits,balancing the ecological en-vironment,and achieving regional sustainable development.
文摘On May 14th,following the U.S.adjustment of additional tariffs on Chinese goods,American buyers began stockpiling in earnest.Many cross-border e-commerce companies also received a surge of orders.At 7 PM,a bustling Hangzhou-based cross-border e-commerce company was alive with multiple languages echoing through its live-streaming rooms as backend order numbers climbed steadily.
文摘Along China's southwestern border,Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province shares mountains,rivers,ethnic ties,and cultural connections with Myanmar.This land,imbued with the spirit of the pauk-phaw friendship(pauk-phaw means fraternal in Myanmar language),has in recent years been exploring innovative approaches to international communication with Myanmar.Centered on serving the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)and building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future,Dehong has incorporated the vision of“Mingalaba”(auspiciousness in Myanmar language)into its cross-border communication e"orts,sharing stories of China-Myanmar friendship with people far and wide.
文摘On April 12,a 200-kilogram shipment of fresh coconuts departed from Jakarta,Indonesia,bound for Changle Airport in Fuzhou,southeast China’s Fujian Province.After customs inspection,the coconuts were promptly transported to the Yuanhong Investment Zone,the Chinese side of the China-Indonesia“Two Countries,Twin Parks”project.
文摘In our opinion,being associated with the art of painting,these shifts laid the groundwork for the exciting painting art trends coming in 2025.Immersive installations(沉浸式虚拟现实装置).Imagine stepping into a painting that moves,speaks,and reacts to your presence.With virtual reality(VR)and augmented reality(AR),artists are building sensory⁃filled spaces where you're not just a viewer—you're part of the art.Picture entering an exhibit where the walls ripple as you walk by,sounds shift with your movements,and you can alter the piece just by being there.These installations combine technology and creativity to offer unforgettable experiences that redefine art as a shared and living entity.
文摘In order to implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council to stabilize foreign investment,market expectations,and investors'confidence,the State Administration of Foreign Exchange(SAFE)has recently issued the Circular on Deepening the Reform of Foreign Exchange Administration for Cross-Border Investment and Financing(Huifa[2025]No.43,hereinafter referred to as the"Circular 43r,).This move aims to expand high-standard opening-up and enhance the capacity of foreign exchange administration to serve the real economy.
