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
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
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
The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.They were a decisive battle between justice and evil,bet...The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.They were a decisive battle between justice and evil,between light and darkness,and between progress and reaction.展开更多
BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are...BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are more likely to develop coronary heart disease(CHD).Therefore,the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between AIP trajectory and CHD incidence in elderly people.METHODS 19,194 participants aged≥60 years who had three AIP measurements between 2018 and 2020 were included in this study.AIP was defined as log10(triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol).The group-based trajectory model was used to identify different trajectory patterns of AIP from 2018 to 2020.Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratio(HR)with 95%CI of CHD events between different trajectory groups from 2020 to 2023.RESULTS Three different trajectory patterns were identified through group-based trajectory model:the low-level group(n=7410,mean AIP:-0.25 to-0.17),the medium-level group(n=9981,mean AIP:0.02-0.08),and the high-level group(n=1803,mean AIP:0.38-0.42).During a mean follow-up of 2.65 years,a total of 1391 participants developed CHD.After adjusting for potential confounders,compared with the participants in the low-level group,the HR with 95%CI of the medium-level group and the high-level group were estimated to be 1.24(1.10-1.40)and 1.43(1.19-1.73),respectively.These findings remained consistent in subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses.CONCLUSIONS There was a significant correlation between persistent high AIP level and increased CHD risk in the elderly.This suggests that monitoring the long-term changes in AIP is helpful to identify individuals at high CHD risk in elderly people.展开更多
In this editorial,I comment on the article by Zhang et al.To emphasize the importance of the topic,I discuss the relationship between the use of smart medical devices and mental health.Smart medical services have the ...In this editorial,I comment on the article by Zhang et al.To emphasize the importance of the topic,I discuss the relationship between the use of smart medical devices and mental health.Smart medical services have the potential to positively influence mental health by providing monitoring,insights,and inter-ventions.However,they also come with challenges that need to be addressed.Understanding the primary purpose for which individuals use these smart tech-nologies is essential to tailoring them to specific mental health needs and prefe-rences.展开更多
"Journal of Jilin University(Science Edition)"is a comprehensive academic journal in the fields of science sponsored by Jilin University and administrated by the Ministry of Education of the People's Rep..."Journal of Jilin University(Science Edition)"is a comprehensive academic journal in the fields of science sponsored by Jilin University and administrated by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.The journal started publication in 1955.The original name at starting publication was"Journal of Natural Science of North east People University",which was changed into"Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Jilinensis"in 1958 owing to the name change of the university.展开更多
China NGO Network for International Exchanges:Action Plan on Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity In October 2023,the Thematic Session on People-to-People Connectivity of the Third Belt and Road Forum for Internati...China NGO Network for International Exchanges:Action Plan on Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity In October 2023,the Thematic Session on People-to-People Connectivity of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held in Bejing,where the Action Plan on the Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity was launched.The Action Plan proposed and implemented by China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)aims to build a flagship brand project for enhancing the people-to-people connectivity among the Belt and Road countries.展开更多
In 2024,the Center for Cambodian Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University(BFSU)and the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Phen(RUPP)conducted a survey on how yo...In 2024,the Center for Cambodian Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University(BFSU)and the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Phen(RUPP)conducted a survey on how young Cambodians view Cambodia’s people-to-people ties with China.Echoing the celebrations of 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year,the two institutions sampled different groups of people ranging from students to civil society representatives,taking a deep dive into their views on intercultural connections between Cambodia and China.This survey collected 2,200 valid responses,an almost 6.5-fold increase compared to a previous survey done by BFSU and RUPP in 2021.展开更多
The Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs(CPIFA)was established on December 15,1949,the same year as the People's Republic of China(PRC).As the first institute devoted to people-to-people diplomacy of ...The Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs(CPIFA)was established on December 15,1949,the same year as the People's Republic of China(PRC).As the first institute devoted to people-to-people diplomacy of the PRC,the CPIFA was founded at the initiative of the late Premier Zhou Enlai.Premier Zhou Enlai and the late Vice Premier Chen Yi both once served as the Honorary President of the Institute.展开更多
The Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs(CPIFA)was established on December 15,1949,the same year as the People's Republic of China(PRC).As the first institute devoted to people-to-people diplomacy of ...The Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs(CPIFA)was established on December 15,1949,the same year as the People's Republic of China(PRC).As the first institute devoted to people-to-people diplomacy of the PRC,the CPIFA was founded at the initiative of the late Premier Zhou Enlai.Premier Zhou Enlai and the late Vice Premier Chen Yi both once served as the Honorary President of the Institute.展开更多
MEDOG IN MOTION Sanlian Lifeweek 13 October Stretching along the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon,the county of Medog lies on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.Nestled deep within the Himalayas,Medog rema...MEDOG IN MOTION Sanlian Lifeweek 13 October Stretching along the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon,the county of Medog lies on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.Nestled deep within the Himalayas,Medog remains one of the most secluded regions in the world.For centuries,the Lhoba and Monba peoples have called it home,living in harmony with the land and preserving a way of life largely untouched by the outside world.That isolation finally ended in 2013 with the completion of the Bomi-Medog Highway.Though only 117-km long,the road took nearly half a century to construct.Its opening marked the end of Medog’s distinction as“China’s last county without a road.”展开更多
Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com.I live in the small town ...Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com.I live in the small town of Sillamäe,Estonia,working as a school principal’s assistant and head-teacher.My work involves coordinating various programs for European young people and cultural exchanges.展开更多
During the National People's Congress(NPC)and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)in 2025,ESG-related issues have received widespread attention.Several NPC deputies and CPPCC members h...During the National People's Congress(NPC)and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)in 2025,ESG-related issues have received widespread attention.Several NPC deputies and CPPCC members have put forward suggestions on ESG policies,green finance,corporate ESG practices and other topics,aiming to promote China's ESG development to a new stage.展开更多
The Nanyang Institute of Management(NIM)was established as a private university in Singapore in 2001.The institute consists of eight schools,including a School of Business,School of Logistics,School of Art,School of T...The Nanyang Institute of Management(NIM)was established as a private university in Singapore in 2001.The institute consists of eight schools,including a School of Business,School of Logistics,School of Art,School of Tourism&Hospitality,School of Language,and School of Information Technology,serving approximately 1,000 international students from 22 countries.At present,NIM maintains its Southeast Asian presence mostly in Singapore,Malaysia,and Thailand.The students at the institute mainly hail from the 10 ASEAN member states,China,and India.In terms of major selection,the traditional popular majors such as business administration,finance,and hotel management remain in high demand.In recent years,with the development of big data,the number of students choosing to major in artificial intelligence and art has increased,leading to a trend of diversification.An increasing number of students have begun to follow their personal interests in major selection.展开更多
The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and the European Union(EU).Since China established diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community in 1975,the two sides hav...The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and the European Union(EU).Since China established diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community in 1975,the two sides have achieved tangible results in the fields of business,science and technology,climate change,and people-to-people exchanges.展开更多
Seventy-five years of Indonesia-China relations have resulted in significant economic cooperation,while also presenting numerous challenges that continue to require social attention.The southern region of China,encomp...Seventy-five years of Indonesia-China relations have resulted in significant economic cooperation,while also presenting numerous challenges that continue to require social attention.The southern region of China,encompassing Guangdong Province,Fujian,Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,and Hainan,serves as a key gateway for Indonesian exports to China.Approximately 38%of Indonesia s major export commodities—such as coal,coffee,bird's nests,food and beverages,and tropical fruits—are routed through this area.展开更多
On 7 January 2025,CAFIU Vice-President Ai Ping met with Indrananda Abeysekera,President of the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation(ASLCSCC).The two sides exchanged views on China-Sri Lanka ...On 7 January 2025,CAFIU Vice-President Ai Ping met with Indrananda Abeysekera,President of the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation(ASLCSCC).The two sides exchanged views on China-Sri Lanka relations as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges.展开更多
On April 6th,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Cambodia Traditional Instrument Concert was successfully held in Phnom Penh.The event was attended by Li Ji,Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese E...On April 6th,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Cambodia Traditional Instrument Concert was successfully held in Phnom Penh.The event was attended by Li Ji,Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia,officials from Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia and Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia,along with vips from various sectors.展开更多
I have just returned from another inspiring journey through China,which has compelled me to reflect on today’s complex international landscape and the need to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy as a key tool to ad...I have just returned from another inspiring journey through China,which has compelled me to reflect on today’s complex international landscape and the need to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy as a key tool to address the global common challenges that lie ahead.The opportunity to witness first-hand China’s economic,technological,and social development–as well as its willingness to open up and collaborate with the rest of the world–has prompted me to have a realistic diagnosis of future challenges and the design of effective strategies to improve the lives of our citizens.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.
文摘The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.They were a decisive battle between justice and evil,between light and darkness,and between progress and reaction.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFC1307705).
文摘BACKGROUND The atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)has been shown to be positively correlated with cardiovascular disease in previous studies.However,it is unclear whether elderly people with long-term high AIP levels are more likely to develop coronary heart disease(CHD).Therefore,the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between AIP trajectory and CHD incidence in elderly people.METHODS 19,194 participants aged≥60 years who had three AIP measurements between 2018 and 2020 were included in this study.AIP was defined as log10(triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol).The group-based trajectory model was used to identify different trajectory patterns of AIP from 2018 to 2020.Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratio(HR)with 95%CI of CHD events between different trajectory groups from 2020 to 2023.RESULTS Three different trajectory patterns were identified through group-based trajectory model:the low-level group(n=7410,mean AIP:-0.25 to-0.17),the medium-level group(n=9981,mean AIP:0.02-0.08),and the high-level group(n=1803,mean AIP:0.38-0.42).During a mean follow-up of 2.65 years,a total of 1391 participants developed CHD.After adjusting for potential confounders,compared with the participants in the low-level group,the HR with 95%CI of the medium-level group and the high-level group were estimated to be 1.24(1.10-1.40)and 1.43(1.19-1.73),respectively.These findings remained consistent in subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses.CONCLUSIONS There was a significant correlation between persistent high AIP level and increased CHD risk in the elderly.This suggests that monitoring the long-term changes in AIP is helpful to identify individuals at high CHD risk in elderly people.
文摘In this editorial,I comment on the article by Zhang et al.To emphasize the importance of the topic,I discuss the relationship between the use of smart medical devices and mental health.Smart medical services have the potential to positively influence mental health by providing monitoring,insights,and inter-ventions.However,they also come with challenges that need to be addressed.Understanding the primary purpose for which individuals use these smart tech-nologies is essential to tailoring them to specific mental health needs and prefe-rences.
文摘"Journal of Jilin University(Science Edition)"is a comprehensive academic journal in the fields of science sponsored by Jilin University and administrated by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.The journal started publication in 1955.The original name at starting publication was"Journal of Natural Science of North east People University",which was changed into"Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Jilinensis"in 1958 owing to the name change of the university.
文摘China NGO Network for International Exchanges:Action Plan on Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity In October 2023,the Thematic Session on People-to-People Connectivity of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held in Bejing,where the Action Plan on the Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity was launched.The Action Plan proposed and implemented by China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)aims to build a flagship brand project for enhancing the people-to-people connectivity among the Belt and Road countries.
文摘In 2024,the Center for Cambodian Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University(BFSU)and the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy at the Royal University of Phnom Phen(RUPP)conducted a survey on how young Cambodians view Cambodia’s people-to-people ties with China.Echoing the celebrations of 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year,the two institutions sampled different groups of people ranging from students to civil society representatives,taking a deep dive into their views on intercultural connections between Cambodia and China.This survey collected 2,200 valid responses,an almost 6.5-fold increase compared to a previous survey done by BFSU and RUPP in 2021.
文摘The Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs(CPIFA)was established on December 15,1949,the same year as the People's Republic of China(PRC).As the first institute devoted to people-to-people diplomacy of the PRC,the CPIFA was founded at the initiative of the late Premier Zhou Enlai.Premier Zhou Enlai and the late Vice Premier Chen Yi both once served as the Honorary President of the Institute.
文摘The Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs(CPIFA)was established on December 15,1949,the same year as the People's Republic of China(PRC).As the first institute devoted to people-to-people diplomacy of the PRC,the CPIFA was founded at the initiative of the late Premier Zhou Enlai.Premier Zhou Enlai and the late Vice Premier Chen Yi both once served as the Honorary President of the Institute.
文摘MEDOG IN MOTION Sanlian Lifeweek 13 October Stretching along the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon,the county of Medog lies on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.Nestled deep within the Himalayas,Medog remains one of the most secluded regions in the world.For centuries,the Lhoba and Monba peoples have called it home,living in harmony with the land and preserving a way of life largely untouched by the outside world.That isolation finally ended in 2013 with the completion of the Bomi-Medog Highway.Though only 117-km long,the road took nearly half a century to construct.Its opening marked the end of Medog’s distinction as“China’s last county without a road.”
文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com.I live in the small town of Sillamäe,Estonia,working as a school principal’s assistant and head-teacher.My work involves coordinating various programs for European young people and cultural exchanges.
文摘During the National People's Congress(NPC)and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC)in 2025,ESG-related issues have received widespread attention.Several NPC deputies and CPPCC members have put forward suggestions on ESG policies,green finance,corporate ESG practices and other topics,aiming to promote China's ESG development to a new stage.
文摘The Nanyang Institute of Management(NIM)was established as a private university in Singapore in 2001.The institute consists of eight schools,including a School of Business,School of Logistics,School of Art,School of Tourism&Hospitality,School of Language,and School of Information Technology,serving approximately 1,000 international students from 22 countries.At present,NIM maintains its Southeast Asian presence mostly in Singapore,Malaysia,and Thailand.The students at the institute mainly hail from the 10 ASEAN member states,China,and India.In terms of major selection,the traditional popular majors such as business administration,finance,and hotel management remain in high demand.In recent years,with the development of big data,the number of students choosing to major in artificial intelligence and art has increased,leading to a trend of diversification.An increasing number of students have begun to follow their personal interests in major selection.
文摘The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and the European Union(EU).Since China established diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community in 1975,the two sides have achieved tangible results in the fields of business,science and technology,climate change,and people-to-people exchanges.
文摘Seventy-five years of Indonesia-China relations have resulted in significant economic cooperation,while also presenting numerous challenges that continue to require social attention.The southern region of China,encompassing Guangdong Province,Fujian,Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,and Hainan,serves as a key gateway for Indonesian exports to China.Approximately 38%of Indonesia s major export commodities—such as coal,coffee,bird's nests,food and beverages,and tropical fruits—are routed through this area.
文摘On 7 January 2025,CAFIU Vice-President Ai Ping met with Indrananda Abeysekera,President of the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation(ASLCSCC).The two sides exchanged views on China-Sri Lanka relations as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
文摘On April 6th,the"Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity"China-Cambodia Traditional Instrument Concert was successfully held in Phnom Penh.The event was attended by Li Ji,Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia,officials from Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia and Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia,along with vips from various sectors.
文摘I have just returned from another inspiring journey through China,which has compelled me to reflect on today’s complex international landscape and the need to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy as a key tool to address the global common challenges that lie ahead.The opportunity to witness first-hand China’s economic,technological,and social development–as well as its willingness to open up and collaborate with the rest of the world–has prompted me to have a realistic diagnosis of future challenges and the design of effective strategies to improve the lives of our citizens.
