Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is launching a pilot program for prize-linked invoices in approximately 50 cities to stimulate consumer spending and enhance economic activity, with a focus on increasing the issuance of value-added tax (VAT) invoices [2][5][9]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The pilot program will allow cities to set a minimum invoice amount for eligibility (not less than 100 yuan) and determine the prize amounts, with individual prizes capped at 800 yuan, for a duration of six months [2][5]. - Previous local initiatives have shown success in promoting consumer engagement through prize-linked invoices, with notable examples from Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces [3][4]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The initiative aims to boost consumer confidence and spending by creating excitement around the possibility of winning prizes through everyday purchases, thereby converting potential demand into actual purchasing power [5][9]. - The program is expected to have a broader impact on various sectors, including retail, dining, and tourism, aligning with the government's goal of enhancing domestic consumption [9][10]. Group 3: Tax Compliance and Invoice Issuance - The prize-linked invoice system is designed to increase the issuance of VAT invoices, which are essential for tax compliance and can help reduce tax evasion practices among businesses [6][8]. - Data from previous local programs indicate a significant increase in invoice issuance, with Guangdong reporting a 70% rise in invoice volume and a 90% increase in invoice value during promotional periods [7][8]. Group 4: Funding and Support - The central government will provide financial support to pilot cities, with funding limits based on city size, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to maximize consumer engagement [10][11]. - The program encourages local governments to tailor their strategies based on local consumption patterns and to ensure that prize distribution is both equitable and impactful [11].

Core Viewpoint - Strengthening solid waste comprehensive management is crucial for promoting the construction of a beautiful China and accelerating the green transformation of economic and social development. The State Council has issued the "Solid Waste Comprehensive Management Action Plan" to establish a comprehensive management system based on reduction, resource utilization, and harmlessness [2][3]. Group 1: Overall Strategy and Goals - The "Action Plan" outlines the overall strategy, work goals, key tasks, and supporting measures for solid waste management, aiming for significant results by 2030, including controlling historical stockpiles and achieving a comprehensive utilization of 4.5 billion tons of major solid waste annually [3][5]. - The plan emphasizes a shift from end-of-pipe treatment to a holistic prevention approach, addressing key issues in solid waste management [3][4]. Group 2: Sector-Specific Management - In agriculture, the plan aims to enhance the comprehensive utilization of solid waste, with current utilization rates for livestock manure at 80.1%, straw at over 88%, and agricultural film disposal at over 85% [5]. - Urban areas are targeted for improved construction waste management, promoting green construction and enhancing recycling facilities [5][6]. - The industrial sector will focus on reducing the generation of solid waste and improving the utilization of industrial by-products, with specific measures to manage historical waste stockpiles [6][7]. Group 3: Promoting Circular Economy - The "Action Plan" promotes resource utilization and the development of a circular economy, emphasizing source reduction and resource recycling [7][8]. - Specific requirements are set for the comprehensive utilization of various solid wastes, encouraging the extraction of valuable components and the development of sustainable business models [7]. - The plan also aims to enhance the recycling of materials and establish standards for recycled materials, integrating these practices into corporate social responsibility [7][8].

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued an action plan for the high-quality development of industrial internet platforms from 2026 to 2028, introducing 13 specific measures to enhance the role of these platforms in promoting new industrialization and developing new productive forces [1][2]. Group 1: Platform Development Actions - The action plan emphasizes the need for differentiated development of platforms, accelerating the cultivation of specialized, industry-specific, and collaborative platforms, and establishing a four-tier cultivation system [1]. - It aims to strengthen the application empowerment capabilities of platforms, enrich the supply of quality solutions, and create a resource pool for agile and precise digital solutions [1]. Group 2: Data Utilization and Application - The plan proposes measures to release the value of industrial data, supporting platforms in enhancing their data collection and aggregation capabilities, and developing data sets while ensuring intellectual property protection throughout the process [2]. - It encourages the deepening of typical scenario applications, supporting platform enterprises in developing solutions for high-value scenarios and guiding manufacturing enterprises to enhance scenario applications [2]. Group 3: Ecosystem Support - The action plan suggests exploring open-source mechanisms for platforms, promoting the establishment of open-source communities, and encouraging collaboration among platform enterprises and manufacturing companies [2]. - It calls for enhancing open cooperation levels and encourages leading enterprises to build internationally influential communication platforms and cooperation carriers to continuously improve the international influence of China's industrial internet platforms [2]. Group 4: Implementation and Support - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology urges local authorities to refine and implement measures based on actual conditions, promoting high-quality development of platforms in a localized manner [2]. - It emphasizes increasing efforts to encourage local innovations in funding, taxation, and talent support, treating private and small enterprises equally, and enhancing the level of public service supply to accelerate the application of platform solutions [2].

Core Viewpoint - The automotive production landscape in China is evolving, with significant growth in various cities, particularly in electric vehicles, driven by technological innovation and supportive policies [1][2][9]. Group 1: Automotive Production Statistics - In the first 11 months of 2025, Chongqing produced nearly 2.5 million vehicles, marking a 12.1% year-on-year increase [3]. - Beijing and Shanghai both surpassed 1 million vehicles, with Beijing producing 1.335 million vehicles (up 27.6%) and Shanghai producing 1.601 million vehicles, including 1.042 million electric vehicles [3]. - Other cities like Zhengzhou, Qingdao, and Changsha are approaching the 1 million vehicle mark, with Zhengzhou's production reaching 956,300 vehicles (up 16.52%) [3]. Group 2: Electric Vehicle Production - Hefei led the nation in electric vehicle production with 1.246 million units in the first 11 months of 2025, benefiting from a strategic industrial layout [4]. - Major brands such as Jianghuai, NIO, and BYD have established production bases in Hefei, contributing to its strong growth in the electric vehicle sector [4]. Group 3: Industry Support and Innovation - The automotive industry in cities like Liuzhou and Qingdao is supported by a complete industrial chain, with Liuzhou being home to five major vehicle manufacturers [5]. - Innovations in autonomous driving and vehicle networking are being spearheaded in Chongqing, with the first L3 autonomous driving license plate expected by the end of 2025 [5][6]. Group 4: Policy Support - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, Chongqing has aimed to become a hub for smart connected electric vehicles, while Anhui supports Hefei in becoming a globally influential electric vehicle city [6]. Group 5: Changes in Production Ranking - The ranking of cities by automotive production has shifted due to changes in statistical methods, with production now counted based on the manufacturing location rather than the corporate headquarters [8]. - In 2024, Hefei's production reached 1.9109 million vehicles, surpassing cities like Shanghai and Changchun, while Shenzhen's electric vehicle production reached 2.9353 million units [8]. Group 6: Industry Outlook - The Chinese automotive industry is entering a new phase of high-quality development, supported by a penetration rate of over 50% for electric passenger vehicles and advancements in autonomous driving technology [9].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is launching a pilot program to promote consumer spending through a lottery system based on invoices, aiming to stimulate demand and enhance consumption across approximately 50 cities [4][11]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, and State Taxation Administration have confirmed the support for around 50 cities to conduct a pilot program for prize invoices, with a minimum invoice amount of 100 yuan and a maximum prize of 800 yuan per invoice [4][11]. - The pilot program will last for six months, allowing cities to determine the specifics of the lottery, including the prize structure and winning invoice amounts [4][11]. Group 2: Historical Context - The concept of prize invoices is not new in China, having been implemented in various forms since 2016, aimed at enhancing tax compliance and consumer engagement [5][6]. - Previous initiatives in provinces like Guangdong and Jiangsu have shown positive results, with significant increases in invoice issuance and consumer participation [6][8]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The introduction of prize invoices is expected to boost consumer spending by creating excitement around shopping experiences, thereby converting potential demand into actual purchases [7][11]. - The program is designed to cover essential consumer activities such as shopping, dining, and entertainment, directly impacting daily life and consumption patterns [11][12]. Group 4: Tax Compliance and Benefits - The initiative is anticipated to improve the issuance of value-added tax (VAT) invoices, which are crucial for tax deductions and compliance [8][9]. - By encouraging consumers to request invoices, the program aims to enhance tax compliance among businesses and reduce tax evasion, ultimately benefiting the national economy [9][10]. Group 5: Funding and Support - Central government funding will support the pilot cities, with allocations based on city size, ensuring that financial resources are effectively utilized to maximize consumer engagement [12][13]. - The funding structure includes up to 3 billion yuan for super-large cities, 2 billion yuan for large cities, and 1 billion yuan for smaller cities, promoting targeted spending in sectors with high consumer potential [12][13].

在淮阴师范学院，马克·力文"转型"成为英语教师。日新月异的城市建设、越发整洁的街道、拔地而起 的新校舍、充满活力的市集、蓬勃的生活气息、人们对未来发展的热忱……当地的一切让他感到兴 奋。"我想看到更多的中国。"他回忆道，"我当时告诉自己，要留下来。" 马克·力文 受访者供图 冬季的北京，天气寒冷，海淀区一栋公寓里却十分温暖，绿意盎然。一位戴着印有自己姓名的牛仔帽、 留着大胡子的美国人，邀请我们到其家中做客。聊了一会儿，他不由得拿起一旁的吉他，弹唱地道的美 国乡村歌谣。歌词里流淌的，是中国寻常巷陌的烟火、古建筑的风霜与人们的梦想。有人称他为歌手、 作家、社会学家，他喜欢把自己当成一位用音乐向世界讲述中国故事的人——他就是中国政府友谊奖获 得者、中央民族大学教授马克·力文。 "我想看到更多的中国。我当时告诉自己，要留下来" 走进马克·力文位于北京的家，仿佛来到一座小型博物馆。帽子、奖牌、参会证、郁郁葱葱的绿植、从 各地带回的民族风情纪念品、厚厚的琴谱、斑驳的吉他……每一样东西都带着故事，好像会说话，诉说 着马克·力文过去20年间在中国留下深深浅浅的脚印。 来中国前，马克·力文已研究劳工与社会问题多年。几名来过中国 ...

Core Insights - The development of China's skiing industry has evolved from a niche activity to a widespread public interest, significantly influenced by the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and supportive government policies [9][20][22] Industry Development - The first major ski resort aimed at the public, Yabuli Windmill Mountain Villa, opened in 1995, marking a milestone in China's skiing history [15] - The number of ski resorts has increased significantly since the early 2000s, with urban ski resorts becoming popular weekend destinations [16] - By 2024, the total consumption in ski resorts is projected to reach 78.613 billion yuan, with a 27.97% increase in spending within a two-kilometer radius of ski resorts [10] Infrastructure and Participation - As of 2024, there are 2,678 ice and snow sports venues in China, with a notable increase in facilities in southern regions [9][10] - The establishment of indoor ski resorts in cities like Shenzhen has made skiing accessible to a broader audience, catering to urban populations with high demand for ice and snow experiences [12] Economic Impact - The ice and snow economy has become a significant growth driver for local economies, with indoor ski resorts attracting over 70,000 visitors and generating over 10 million yuan in revenue during peak periods [12] - The number of companies in the ice and snow equipment manufacturing sector has grown from approximately 300 in 2015 to around 900 in 2023, with sales revenue increasing from less than 5 billion yuan to about 22 billion yuan [13] Cultural Shift - The perception of skiing has shifted from a risky hobby to a popular recreational activity, with increased participation and safety awareness among the public [9][10] - The integration of skiing into daily life reflects a broader cultural acceptance and enthusiasm for winter sports in China [14][20]

转轴舵 我国古代船舵的一种形式, 至迟在唐代或唐以前出现。 转轴舵使舵手能轻松灵活地掌控航向, 蕴含着现代流体力学的原理。 2 1 3 图①：天津静海宋代木船复原图。 本图来自《中国科学技术史·交通卷》 图②：天津静海宋代木船基本结构图。右下角为该船船舵。 本图来自《中国科学技术史·交通卷》 图③：在广州出土的东汉陶船模型，该模型现藏于中国国家博物馆。 （资料图片） 扫码观看创意动画 说船舵，先要从船桨说起。想象一个场景：你和朋友坐在一叶木船中，各执一桨，一左一右，从湖边较 浅处向湖心划去。船桨划开湖面，越往水深处划行越感觉吃力。恰在这时，湖上起风了，水面漾起涟 漪，船身开始摇晃、打转。桨叶入水，你们发现划得更费力了：不仅要用它划行前进，还要掌握方向。 你们迫切地需要一个人专门负责校准船向。 面对复杂的水面状况，需要分离桨的两项功能，令一名桨手在船尾操纵航向，既与推进桨手互不干扰， 又方便操作——这就是中国先民们在水上探索过程中发现的"秘诀"，也是舵的发轫。此后漫长的岁月 里，船尾桨叶面积不断增加，船的方向得以更好地受控，就这样，舵产生了。 舵的产生：由以桨代舵到拖舵 学界对舵的具体发明时间尚无定论，出土文物 ...

2025年10月，海南省琼剧院与新加坡海南协会携手演绎琼剧《汉文皇后》，图为演出剧照。 海南省琼剧院供图 2025年12月27日，符岂华参演琼剧《红叶题诗》的剧照。 受访者供图 海南省琼剧院供图 "风和日暖，百花盛开，桃红柳绿，春色满园。" "银杏迎春，笑含玉蕊，百鸟闹春，引颈唱随……" 不久前，一出经典琼剧《红叶题诗》在新加坡华族文化中心上演。舞台上，倾情献唱的，是琼籍"华三 代"；舞台下，凝神细听的，是新加坡新老戏迷。 琼剧，是海南人民世代传承的地方戏曲，也是国家级非物质文化遗产代表性项目。早在百余年前，琼剧 就随华侨华人"下南洋"的脚步，走进新加坡、马来西亚、泰国等国家。多年来，琼剧如同一条文化纽 带，联结着海外华人社群的情感与记忆。时至今日，这曲源自侨乡的旋律，仍在由华侨华人接力传唱。 海岛乡音唱南洋 地道的琼剧，要用海南方言演唱。从出海先辈在红头船上的哼唱，到19世纪30年代琼剧戏班正式出国演 出，有海南乡音的地方，总有琼剧的曲声回荡。 马来西亚海南总商会总会长林秋雅，至今仍清晰记得儿时观看琼剧的场景。"那时，琼剧演出是整个社 区的大事。每当有琼剧演出，我的哥哥总会买好票，母亲便会带我一起去看。"她 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Dujiangyan irrigation system, a 2,200-year-old ancient water conservancy project, continues to thrive and play a crucial role in agricultural development and ecological balance in the Sichuan region, showcasing the harmony between human engineering and nature [3][4][5]. Group 1: Historical Significance and Engineering - Dujiangyan is the only ancient water conservancy project still in use today, representing one of the earliest successful practices of human-nature harmony [3]. - The project was initiated in 256 BC by Li Bing, transforming the Chengdu Plain from a marshy area into a fertile agricultural region [4]. - The main components of the system include the fish mouth dam, the flying sand weir, and the bottle-shaped water intake, which work together to manage water flow and sediment [4]. Group 2: Modern Developments and Impact - The effective irrigation area of the Dujiangyan system has expanded from 2.86 million acres at the founding of New China to 11.65 million acres by 2025, serving over 30 million people [6]. - The annual water supply from the irrigation area is stable at over 7 billion cubic meters, contributing nearly 25% of Sichuan's grain production and almost half of the regional GDP [7]. - Recent projects, such as the Sanhuang Branch Canal, have further extended the reach of Dujiangyan's water resources, enhancing agricultural productivity in surrounding areas [6]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The Dujiangyan irrigation area has implemented a digital twin model for real-time monitoring and management, significantly improving operational efficiency [8][9]. - The establishment of a "smart room" has streamlined water resource scheduling and management, reducing response times for water delivery from hours to minutes [9]. - The integration of advanced monitoring systems has enabled precise water resource allocation, ensuring timely irrigation for over 6 million acres of rice [9]. Group 4: Future Projects and Investments - The "Yin Da Ji Min" project, the largest cross-basin water diversion project in Sichuan's history, is set to enhance the water supply network, benefiting over 34 million people and increasing irrigated areas by 1.79 million acres [10]. - Sichuan's water conservancy investment has reached over 70 billion yuan in 2025, doubling the investment from the previous five-year plan, focusing on large and medium-sized irrigation projects [10][11]. - The ongoing modernization efforts aim to improve water resource management and ensure sustainable agricultural development in the region [12].