On 8 January,President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the launch ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia.Selected...On 8 January,President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the launch ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia.Selected excerpts follow:The Year of People-to-People Exchanges marks a significant step to further cement public support for China-Africa friendship at a new historical starting point.展开更多
As spring draws near,virtually everything is being renewed.During this year’s two sessions(the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress[NPC]and the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the C...As spring draws near,virtually everything is being renewed.During this year’s two sessions(the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress[NPC]and the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference[CPPCC]),deputies to the 14th NPC and members of the 14th CPPCC National Committee,from all regions of the country,and various segments of society,gathered in Beijing,in March.展开更多
The fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference concluded in Beijing on 12 March and 11 M...The fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference concluded in Beijing on 12 March and 11 March,respectively,making a series of notable achievements.One of the most prominent among them was the adoption of the 15th Five-Year Plan on the final day of the NPC session.展开更多
The annual meetings of the 14th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as the Two Sessions,were held in Beijing in March...The annual meetings of the 14th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as the Two Sessions,were held in Beijing in March.Thousands of NPC deputies and CPPCC National Committee members from different regions and walks of life discussed national policies,economic plans and developmental goals.展开更多
The book Yangzhou:The Biography,written by Wei Minghua,is part of the Biographies of 100 Cities Along the Silk Road series.Rather than writing a general history account of this millennia-old city,this book aims to ans...The book Yangzhou:The Biography,written by Wei Minghua,is part of the Biographies of 100 Cities Along the Silk Road series.Rather than writing a general history account of this millennia-old city,this book aims to answer one central question:What is Yangzhou’s relationship with the Silk Road?This requires examining several aspects:the significant historical facts about Yangzhou in China’s foreign exchanges,why Yangzhou became a renowned hub for such interaction,and the stories of ordinary people in today’s Yangzhou.展开更多
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech after receiving the credentials of 18 new ambassadors to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing,capital of China,January 16,2026.
HUA’ER,literally meaning“flower,”is a genre of folk songs created and sung by the Han,Hui,Tibetan,Dongxiang,Mongolian,and other ethnic groups in Gansu and Qinghai provinces as well as Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region ...HUA’ER,literally meaning“flower,”is a genre of folk songs created and sung by the Han,Hui,Tibetan,Dongxiang,Mongolian,and other ethnic groups in Gansu and Qinghai provinces as well as Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China.The tradition took shape during the early Ming Dynasty(1368-1644).It is named hua’er because females are often likened to flowers in the lyrics.展开更多
Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,...Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,they have gained appreciation,recognition,confidence,friendships,and love.展开更多
State Administration for Market Regulation and National Standardization Administration of China have approved the following 13 national guiding technical documents for standardization.
With the global expansion of protected areas(PAs)and increasing involvement of indigenous communities,understanding their impacts on indigenous peoples is crucial.This study evaluates the extent to which China’s nati...With the global expansion of protected areas(PAs)and increasing involvement of indigenous communities,understanding their impacts on indigenous peoples is crucial.This study evaluates the extent to which China’s national cultural ecological protection areas(CEPAs)safeguard indigenous culture,using land-use disturbance as a key metric to assess impacts on cultural keystone species(CKS).We employ a multi-step evaluation framework that reclassifies land use,identifies environment-dependent CKS,and analyzes land-use dynamics by comparing disturbances before and after CEPAs establishment.Our results reveal that,despite overall improvements in land conditions,over 36%of CEPAs are in land disturbance threat or warning status.All of these sites are indigenous CEPAs,indicating a disproportionate disturbance burden on indigenous communities.Notably,traditional medicinal practices are particularly vulnerable.These findings underscore the urgent need for policies aligning ecological diversity with cultural diversity to support the global commitment to expand PAs to over 30%of Earth’s land and oceans by 2030.展开更多
For the global economy,China’s 15th Five-Year Plan signals a transition from growth driven by sheer volume to growth driven by systemic capability.AS the National People’s Congress(NPC),China’s top legislature,held...For the global economy,China’s 15th Five-Year Plan signals a transition from growth driven by sheer volume to growth driven by systemic capability.AS the National People’s Congress(NPC),China’s top legislature,held its annual session from March 5 to 12 in Beijing,lawmakers deliberated on the central government’s annual work report.This year,they also examined a draft outline of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030)for National Economic and Social Development,which will anchor policy priorities for the period up to 2030.展开更多
In 2026,China celebrates its second Spring Festival since its inscription on the UNESCO(United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization)Intangible Cultural Heritage list.For1.4 billion people,the Sprin...In 2026,China celebrates its second Spring Festival since its inscription on the UNESCO(United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization)Intangible Cultural Heritage list.For1.4 billion people,the Spring Festival is far more than a simple holiday.展开更多
A subtle fragrance drifted through the halls of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during this year’s Two Sessions in March.It was not perfume,but the aroma of freshly milled rice brought from northeast China by...A subtle fragrance drifted through the halls of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during this year’s Two Sessions in March.It was not perfume,but the aroma of freshly milled rice brought from northeast China by Chen Yujia.展开更多
In Wuhu,urban renewal has not only transformed the development process,but improved people’s lives.DURING the 14th Five-Year Plan period(2021-2025),urban renewal has served as a crucial measure to promote high-qualit...In Wuhu,urban renewal has not only transformed the development process,but improved people’s lives.DURING the 14th Five-Year Plan period(2021-2025),urban renewal has served as a crucial measure to promote high-quality urban development and continuously meet people’s growing aspirations for a better life.Wuhu,in central China’s Anhui Province,has consistently enhanced its urban functions and services to build a modern,people-oriented city that is innovative,livable,beautiful,resilient,and smart.展开更多
It is a strategic measure to implement the fundamental task of cultivating morality and nurturing people by comprehensively promoting the construction of ideological and political education in curriculum.In this paper...It is a strategic measure to implement the fundamental task of cultivating morality and nurturing people by comprehensively promoting the construction of ideological and political education in curriculum.In this paper,the Finance course at Yangtze University is taken as the research object.Addressing the current problem of the"two skins"between professional courses and ideological and political education,it systematically elaborates on the constructed"value guidance-knowledge transmission-ability cultivation"trinity integrated model of ideological and political education in curriculum,which provides a valuable reference for the ideological and political construction in similar courses through the paradigm of"localized cases+collaborative practice+systematic education".展开更多
This issue’s Special Report focuses on how deputies to the National People’s Congress(NPC),China’s top legislature,perform their duties.In early March,they convened in Beijing for the annual“two sessions”–the me...This issue’s Special Report focuses on how deputies to the National People’s Congress(NPC),China’s top legislature,perform their duties.In early March,they convened in Beijing for the annual“two sessions”–the meetings of China’s top legislature and top political advisory body.Drawing on both professional expertise and firsthand grassroots experience,they deliberated on issues of national importance.Among them were water-ecosystem protection experts,technology pioneers driving strategic industries,interdisciplinary researchers exploring brain-computer interface and artificial intelligence,cultural ambassadors who promote traditional Chinese medicine around the world,and practitioners working on the frontlines of rural revitalization.展开更多
Hebei Province has incorporated targeted assistance services for people with disabilities into livelihood projects,upgrading the quality and efficiency of support services for disadvantaged groups.THE living and nursi...Hebei Province has incorporated targeted assistance services for people with disabilities into livelihood projects,upgrading the quality and efficiency of support services for disadvantaged groups.THE living and nursing allowances provided by the Chinese government for people with disabilities who are unable to work are not only important components of China’s social security system which provide for the needs of its disabled,but also show China’s ability to guarantee the basic living standard and social fairness and justice for this group of people.展开更多
The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next n...The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next national development roadmap:the 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030).Every five-year plan is important but this one arrives at a truly pivotal moment in terms of China's development trajectory and the global environment.展开更多
Pioneering initiatives in Yunnan Province are leveraging intangible cultural heritage to foster practical skills and create flexible employment,opening a sustainable path to prosperity and rural revitalization for peo...Pioneering initiatives in Yunnan Province are leveraging intangible cultural heritage to foster practical skills and create flexible employment,opening a sustainable path to prosperity and rural revitalization for people with disabilities.ACROSS China,provinces and municipalities have adopted a range of initiatives,based on local conditions to facilitate employment for people with disabilities.In southwest China’s Yunnan Province,home to many ethnic minorities,efforts have focused on integrating employment for disabled people with rural revitalization.展开更多
文摘On 8 January,President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the launch ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia.Selected excerpts follow:The Year of People-to-People Exchanges marks a significant step to further cement public support for China-Africa friendship at a new historical starting point.
文摘As spring draws near,virtually everything is being renewed.During this year’s two sessions(the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress[NPC]and the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference[CPPCC]),deputies to the 14th NPC and members of the 14th CPPCC National Committee,from all regions of the country,and various segments of society,gathered in Beijing,in March.
文摘The fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference concluded in Beijing on 12 March and 11 March,respectively,making a series of notable achievements.One of the most prominent among them was the adoption of the 15th Five-Year Plan on the final day of the NPC session.
文摘The annual meetings of the 14th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as the Two Sessions,were held in Beijing in March.Thousands of NPC deputies and CPPCC National Committee members from different regions and walks of life discussed national policies,economic plans and developmental goals.
文摘The book Yangzhou:The Biography,written by Wei Minghua,is part of the Biographies of 100 Cities Along the Silk Road series.Rather than writing a general history account of this millennia-old city,this book aims to answer one central question:What is Yangzhou’s relationship with the Silk Road?This requires examining several aspects:the significant historical facts about Yangzhou in China’s foreign exchanges,why Yangzhou became a renowned hub for such interaction,and the stories of ordinary people in today’s Yangzhou.
文摘Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech after receiving the credentials of 18 new ambassadors to China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing,capital of China,January 16,2026.
文摘HUA’ER,literally meaning“flower,”is a genre of folk songs created and sung by the Han,Hui,Tibetan,Dongxiang,Mongolian,and other ethnic groups in Gansu and Qinghai provinces as well as Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China.The tradition took shape during the early Ming Dynasty(1368-1644).It is named hua’er because females are often likened to flowers in the lyrics.
文摘Before joining the Beijing Dragon Shadow Puppetry Art Theatre,this group of young people rarely had the chance to meet people like themselves,lacked friends,faced obstacles at work,and felt alienated from society.Now,they have gained appreciation,recognition,confidence,friendships,and love.
文摘State Administration for Market Regulation and National Standardization Administration of China have approved the following 13 national guiding technical documents for standardization.
基金supported by the 2023 Key Project of Guizhou Philosophy and Social Science Planning(Grant No.23GZZD22).
文摘With the global expansion of protected areas(PAs)and increasing involvement of indigenous communities,understanding their impacts on indigenous peoples is crucial.This study evaluates the extent to which China’s national cultural ecological protection areas(CEPAs)safeguard indigenous culture,using land-use disturbance as a key metric to assess impacts on cultural keystone species(CKS).We employ a multi-step evaluation framework that reclassifies land use,identifies environment-dependent CKS,and analyzes land-use dynamics by comparing disturbances before and after CEPAs establishment.Our results reveal that,despite overall improvements in land conditions,over 36%of CEPAs are in land disturbance threat or warning status.All of these sites are indigenous CEPAs,indicating a disproportionate disturbance burden on indigenous communities.Notably,traditional medicinal practices are particularly vulnerable.These findings underscore the urgent need for policies aligning ecological diversity with cultural diversity to support the global commitment to expand PAs to over 30%of Earth’s land and oceans by 2030.
文摘For the global economy,China’s 15th Five-Year Plan signals a transition from growth driven by sheer volume to growth driven by systemic capability.AS the National People’s Congress(NPC),China’s top legislature,held its annual session from March 5 to 12 in Beijing,lawmakers deliberated on the central government’s annual work report.This year,they also examined a draft outline of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030)for National Economic and Social Development,which will anchor policy priorities for the period up to 2030.
文摘In 2026,China celebrates its second Spring Festival since its inscription on the UNESCO(United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization)Intangible Cultural Heritage list.For1.4 billion people,the Spring Festival is far more than a simple holiday.
文摘A subtle fragrance drifted through the halls of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during this year’s Two Sessions in March.It was not perfume,but the aroma of freshly milled rice brought from northeast China by Chen Yujia.
文摘In Wuhu,urban renewal has not only transformed the development process,but improved people’s lives.DURING the 14th Five-Year Plan period(2021-2025),urban renewal has served as a crucial measure to promote high-quality urban development and continuously meet people’s growing aspirations for a better life.Wuhu,in central China’s Anhui Province,has consistently enhanced its urban functions and services to build a modern,people-oriented city that is innovative,livable,beautiful,resilient,and smart.
基金Supported by the General Project of Hubei Provincial Education Science Planning in 2025(2025GB482)the First Batch of Collaborative Education Projects between Industry and University at Yangtze University in 2025(Reform and Practice of Collaborative Intelligent Teaching between Industry and University in Finance under the Background of Digital Transformation)the Teaching Reform Research Project of Yangtze University in 2024(JY2024059).
文摘It is a strategic measure to implement the fundamental task of cultivating morality and nurturing people by comprehensively promoting the construction of ideological and political education in curriculum.In this paper,the Finance course at Yangtze University is taken as the research object.Addressing the current problem of the"two skins"between professional courses and ideological and political education,it systematically elaborates on the constructed"value guidance-knowledge transmission-ability cultivation"trinity integrated model of ideological and political education in curriculum,which provides a valuable reference for the ideological and political construction in similar courses through the paradigm of"localized cases+collaborative practice+systematic education".
文摘This issue’s Special Report focuses on how deputies to the National People’s Congress(NPC),China’s top legislature,perform their duties.In early March,they convened in Beijing for the annual“two sessions”–the meetings of China’s top legislature and top political advisory body.Drawing on both professional expertise and firsthand grassroots experience,they deliberated on issues of national importance.Among them were water-ecosystem protection experts,technology pioneers driving strategic industries,interdisciplinary researchers exploring brain-computer interface and artificial intelligence,cultural ambassadors who promote traditional Chinese medicine around the world,and practitioners working on the frontlines of rural revitalization.
文摘Hebei Province has incorporated targeted assistance services for people with disabilities into livelihood projects,upgrading the quality and efficiency of support services for disadvantaged groups.THE living and nursing allowances provided by the Chinese government for people with disabilities who are unable to work are not only important components of China’s social security system which provide for the needs of its disabled,but also show China’s ability to guarantee the basic living standard and social fairness and justice for this group of people.
文摘The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next national development roadmap:the 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030).Every five-year plan is important but this one arrives at a truly pivotal moment in terms of China's development trajectory and the global environment.
文摘Pioneering initiatives in Yunnan Province are leveraging intangible cultural heritage to foster practical skills and create flexible employment,opening a sustainable path to prosperity and rural revitalization for people with disabilities.ACROSS China,provinces and municipalities have adopted a range of initiatives,based on local conditions to facilitate employment for people with disabilities.In southwest China’s Yunnan Province,home to many ethnic minorities,efforts have focused on integrating employment for disabled people with rural revitalization.
