Core Viewpoint - The Southern Marine Laboratory is playing a pivotal role in promoting "marine new infrastructure" in Zhuhai, focusing on collaborative governance of marine, island, and coastal areas to establish a new model for marine ecological management [2][3][4]. Group 1: Technological Innovations - The Southern Marine Laboratory has developed a comprehensive "sea-land-air-space" monitoring network with 38 observation stations, including 17 smart buoys, to create a digital mirror system of the marine environment [16][18][19]. - Advanced technologies such as drones equipped with sensors and six numerical forecasting systems are being utilized to enhance marine forecasting capabilities [20][21]. - The laboratory's early warning systems have proven effective, providing timely analysis and decision-making support during extreme weather events, such as accurately predicting the path of Typhoon "Sura" 36 hours in advance [25][26]. Group 2: Ecological Governance - The laboratory is focusing on ecological restoration and carbon sink research, utilizing typical mangrove areas in Zhuhai as natural laboratories to study microbial-driven element cycles and carbon sink formation mechanisms [38][41]. - Collaborative projects are underway to protect species like the Chinese white dolphin and restore coastal wetlands, contributing to a comprehensive ecological safety framework [45][46]. - The laboratory has developed a series of databases to support regional collaborative governance, ensuring that ecological decisions are data-driven and legally compliant [49][50]. Group 3: Systematic Innovation - The Southern Marine Laboratory is integrating micro-level research with macro-level governance practices, emphasizing a systems approach to reshape human-ocean relationships and drive sustainable marine development [54][55]. - Research teams are addressing the mechanisms of tropical ocean and monsoon interactions, enhancing predictive capabilities for extreme weather events [56][58]. - The laboratory's efforts in marine governance demonstrate the necessity of both technological innovation and systematic thinking to create a resilient and vibrant marine environment [74][75].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the development of the Blue Ocean Technology Industrial Park in Zhuhai, which serves as a crucial platform for transforming scientific research into industrial applications, particularly in the marine economy sector. The park aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship by providing essential resources and support for startups and research teams [21][22][23]. Innovation Ecosystem - The Blue Ocean Technology Industrial Park officially opened on March 5, 2024, coinciding with Zhuhai's 45th anniversary. It operates under a unique model combining government support, laboratory leadership, and market-oriented operations to accelerate the commercialization of scientific achievements [21][22]. - The park offers access to top-tier resources from the Southern Marine Laboratory, including marine scientific research platforms and testing facilities, enabling startups to conduct advanced research without significant initial investment [24][25][26]. - The park has incubated 18 enterprises with an occupancy rate of 85.3%, covering various cutting-edge fields such as marine electronic information, high-end equipment, new materials, biomedicine, and low-altitude technology [34][35]. Empowerment System - The park emphasizes providing comprehensive growth solutions, including fully equipped office spaces and a robust support system for technology transfer, market expansion, and financing [39][40][41]. - It facilitates connections between enterprises and laboratory resources to overcome technical bottlenecks during the pilot phase, and organizes events to promote collaboration among academia, industry, and investors [44][50]. - The park also offers personalized mentorship for startups, helping them refine their product directions and gain valuable experience in extreme environments [52][53]. Marine Economy Development - The marine economy is identified as a key area of strength and potential for Zhuhai, with plans for the city's marine production value to exceed 100 billion yuan in 2024 [73][74]. - The park's enterprises are actively contributing to the local economy by providing innovative solutions for marine industries, such as intelligent inspection systems for offshore wind farms and collaborations with traditional shipbuilding companies [78][79]. - The park's initiatives are aligned with the local government's strategies to enhance marine industry development and establish Zhuhai as a regional marine center [72][88]. Future Prospects - The Southern Marine Laboratory is exploring deep cooperation with local technology enterprises to advance marine infrastructure projects and establish marine innovation funds [90][91]. - These collaborations aim to leverage the laboratory's research capabilities and the market-oriented strengths of enterprises to enhance the innovation chain in Zhuhai's marine economy [93][94]. - The Blue Ocean Technology Industrial Park exemplifies Zhuhai's strategic focus on marine development, serving as a catalyst for high-quality economic growth and technological innovation [95][96].

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Core Viewpoint - The Southern Marine Laboratory is focused on integrating education, technology, and talent development to support China's marine strategy and foster innovation in marine science and technology [5][7][61]. Group 1: Talent Development and Innovation Mechanism - The Southern Marine Laboratory has established a new paradigm for integrated development of education, technology, and talent, breaking down institutional barriers [6][7]. - It has formed 21 innovation teams and 7 frontier research groups, focusing on four major tasks: marine ranching and healthy aquaculture, marine engineering and intelligent equipment, marine safety and disaster reduction, and marine ecological environment and carbon sinks [15][16]. - The laboratory implements a "dual chief scientist system," allowing teams to have autonomy in task implementation and funding usage, with an emphasis on increasing the proportion of young talent [19][20]. Group 2: Research and Academic Contributions - The laboratory has made significant strides in building high-level academic exchange platforms and participating in international cooperation, enhancing its global influence [35][36]. - It co-founded the journal "Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research" with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which has quickly gained recognition and is expected to receive its first impact factor by 2026 [38][40]. - The laboratory plays a core role in the international carbon-negative research initiative (ONCE), contributing to platform construction, theoretical innovation, and international standard setting [42][45]. Group 3: Public Engagement and Science Popularization - The Southern Marine Laboratory has developed a comprehensive science popularization system, including a center that has received over 129,000 visitors and conducted more than 200 educational activities [54][56]. - It engages with the community through initiatives like "Scientists in Schools" and "Marine Science Carnival," aiming to ignite youth interest in marine science [56][58]. - The laboratory's efforts in science communication have been recognized, earning the title of "Top Ten Science Popularization Education Base" in Guangdong Province for 2024 [58].

Group 1 - The event titled "You are the Best with Sweet Potatoes" took place from December 5 to 7, featuring a series of fun agricultural activities centered around sweet potatoes [2][3] - The activities were designed to be engaging and experiential, allowing participants to fully enjoy and celebrate the harvest [4][5] - Various competitive events were organized, including tug-of-war, carrying sweet potatoes, blindfolded guessing of sweet potatoes, and traditional games like catching chickens and fishing, transforming agricultural work into enjoyable competitions [10][11] Group 2 - Participants expressed positive feedback, highlighting the event's significance in promoting physical activity and enhancing community spirit [12][15] - The event successfully showcased the vibrancy of rural life and the joy of harvest through competitive activities [16][17] - The atmosphere was lively, with cheers and laughter from both participants and spectators, contributing to a festive community environment [26][34]

Core Viewpoint - Guangzhou has made significant progress during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, achieving key economic and social development goals, with a focus on modernization and innovation. Economic Development - The GDP of Guangzhou is projected to reach 3.1 trillion yuan in 2024, with an expected increase of 700 billion yuan during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [6][7] - The city has maintained a "double trillion, double growth" status in social retail sales and foreign trade, becoming the third city in China to achieve this [7] - Guangzhou's ranking in the "Nature Index - Research Cities" has risen to 6th globally, and the "Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong" technology innovation cluster has ranked first worldwide [8][10] Industrial and Technological Advancements - The industrial investment in Guangzhou has increased from 103 billion yuan in 2020 to 171.1 billion yuan in 2024, marking a growth of 66% [15] - The proportion of advanced manufacturing value added in the industrial sector has risen to 60%, with strategic emerging industries like new displays and biomedicine leading nationally [16] - Continuous investment in R&D has kept the total expenditure above 100 billion yuan for two consecutive years, with 24 companies listed as global unicorns, doubling since 2020 [18][19] Social and Environmental Improvements - The per capita disposable income of rural residents has surpassed 40,000 yuan, reflecting a focus on improving living standards [13][28] - Over 70% of the city's financial resources are allocated to social welfare, with 163.4 million new jobs created and significant improvements in education and healthcare [26][27] - Environmental quality has improved, with PM2.5 levels reaching historical lows and all monitored water quality sites meeting excellent standards [25][26] Governance and Reform - Guangzhou has implemented 660 comprehensive reform measures, with over 4.25 million registered businesses, a 58% increase since the end of 2020 [23][24] - The city has successfully completed the first phase of the Nansha Plan, promoting 45 items and 136 institutional innovations nationwide [21][22] - The income disparity between urban and rural residents has narrowed to a ratio of 2.04:1, demonstrating progress in equitable development [39]

Core Points - The first batch of Xiniu Ma bamboo shoots from Qingyuan Agricultural Investment Group has officially begun its export journey to the United States and Southeast Asia, marking the company's first direct export to these two markets [5][8][12] Group 1: Export Initiatives - The export products include canned bamboo shoot strips, slices, and whole shoots, with each truck carrying 6,000 cans [16] - The export is part of a broader initiative to enhance international trade and promote high-quality agricultural products from Qingyuan [12][20] - In the first half of the year, Qingyuan enterprises exported approximately 2,400 tons of bamboo shoots and related products, valued at around 100 million yuan [23][24] Group 2: Industry Development - Qingyuan has been actively promoting its agricultural products internationally, with significant participation in trade missions and partnerships [20][22] - The overall export value of Qingyuan's agricultural products reached 350 million yuan in the first eight months of the year, with bamboo shoots contributing 130 million yuan [24][25] - The Xiniu Ma bamboo shoot industry is recognized as a key driver for increasing farmers' income and promoting regional economic development [26] Group 3: Future Prospects - The Qingyuan Agricultural Investment Group aims to continue expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, the Americas, and Europe, enhancing the international competitiveness of its agricultural products [38] - By 2024, the comprehensive output value of the Xiniu Ma bamboo shoot industry is projected to reach 10.965 billion yuan, making it one of the first industries to surpass the billion-yuan mark [55] - The industry has established a complete supply chain from standardized planting to intensive processing and brand marketing, providing a solid foundation for the export of agricultural products [62]

Core Viewpoint - The event "Guangzhou Ornamental Fish into Thousands of Homes" successfully attracted nearly 200,000 citizens, showcasing the growing interest and accessibility of ornamental fish in urban life [4][20]. Industry Development - The ornamental fish market is rapidly evolving towards "miniaturization and comprehensiveness," with equipment becoming smaller and more convenient, allowing for placement in various living spaces [17][18]. - Companies are now able to offer complete and personalized breeding equipment, making it easier for consumers to maintain aquariums [19][20]. Market Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, the primary production value of ornamental fish in Guangzhou reached 760 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 34.5% [29]. - The total output value of the entire industry chain is expected to exceed 10 billion yuan this year [29]. Future Outlook - Guangzhou aims to leverage its position as a core city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to enhance the competitiveness and influence of its ornamental fish industry [30][31]. - The "Guangzhou Ornamental Fish into Thousands of Homes" series of events will continue in various communities, promoting the industry further [34].

Core Viewpoint - Zhongshan is developing the "Ring Wugui Mountain" high-quality development leading area, aiming to enhance the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism, making it a popular destination in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [3][5][19]. Group 1: Development Initiatives - The "Ring Wugui Mountain" project covers an area of 701 square kilometers, connecting 8 towns and 36 administrative villages, focusing on high-quality development [4][5]. - The project aims to create a new engine for the integration of agriculture and cultural tourism, enhancing the tourism belt along Wugui Mountain [6][7]. - In the first ten months of 2025, Zhongshan achieved tourism revenue of 22.764 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.69% [17][18]. Group 2: Urban Revitalization - The revitalization of the ancient city of Xiangshan has transformed previously abandoned spaces into vibrant areas, attracting significant tourist traffic [22][25]. - The opening of Sunwen West Road pedestrian street in September 2023 saw over 1 million visitors during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, setting a record for the street [34]. - The project emphasizes the transformation from traditional commercial streets to cultural experience districts, focusing on local culture and innovative business models [36][39]. Group 3: Ecological and Cultural Integration - The Longkeng Reservoir has become a new ecological tourism destination, with an average of 4,000 visitors and 1,300-1,500 vehicles daily since its opening [54][56]. - The "Hundred Thousand Million Project" includes the development of 73 key cultural tourism projects to enhance the area's quality and development level [58]. - The ecological restoration efforts in Cuiheng National Wetland Park have led to an increase in bird species from 52 to 136 over the past decade, showcasing the area's environmental improvements [65][68]. Group 4: Rural Tourism Development - Villages like Guinan and Yaojiao have gained popularity through unique offerings, such as Guinan's "Not Abandoned Camphor" café and Yaojiao's crab rice dish, driving tourism growth [87][94]. - The "Hundred Thousand Million Project" has facilitated infrastructure improvements in these villages, enabling them to accommodate increasing tourist numbers [100][103]. - The integration of natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and innovative tourism experiences is transforming these rural areas into attractive destinations [108][110].

Core Viewpoint - Guangdong is advancing its ecological construction under the "Green Water and Green Mountains are Golden Mountains and Silver Mountains" philosophy, marking the 20th anniversary of this concept and the third year of its implementation in the province [9][10]. Group 1: Ecological Construction Initiatives - Over the past three years, Guangdong has implemented six major actions to enhance ecological quality, including forest quality improvement, urban-rural greening, and the establishment of green protection areas [12][14]. - The province has shifted its focus from merely increasing the quantity of green spaces to optimizing the quality of these spaces, representing a significant transformation in development philosophy [22][24]. - Guangdong has completed the optimization of 6.3 million acres of forest stands and the improvement of 6.22 million acres of forest care, planting 213 million native tree species [38][39]. Group 2: Urban and Rural Greening - The urban-rural greening initiative aims to extend green benefits from rural areas to urban neighborhoods, creating a harmonious living environment [40][42]. - By 2025, Guangdong plans to plant over 43 million seedlings and establish 63 forest towns and 257 forest villages, enhancing the living environment from "clean and tidy" to "beautiful and livable" [47][49]. Group 3: Green Transportation Networks - Guangdong has developed over 4,500 kilometers of green corridors and improved the greening quality of more than 8,000 kilometers of main roads, creating an interconnected ecological network [60][62]. - The province's highways and railways are being transformed into green corridors, enhancing the aesthetic and ecological quality of transportation routes [53][56]. Group 4: Community Participation in Ecological Governance - The ecological governance model has evolved from government-led protection to community participation, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for ecological conservation [67][73]. - Guangdong has established various community-driven tree planting initiatives, with over 5.31 million activities conducted, engaging more than 4.11 million participants [113][114]. Group 5: Economic Value of Ecological Development - Guangdong's forest area reaches 14.4 million acres, with a forest coverage rate of 53.39%, contributing approximately 6.6% to the province's GDP through forestry industry output valued at 941.6 billion yuan [132][133]. - The province is exploring sustainable forestry practices and developing various forestry-related industries, including tea, bamboo, and eco-tourism, to enhance economic value [143][145]. Group 6: Successful Case Studies - The village of Chengguan in Meizhou has successfully integrated a "citrus + mushroom + fruit" model, achieving a production value of 60 million yuan from its 11,000 acres of land, demonstrating effective land management and economic benefits [164][167]. - Guangdong's practices reflect a broader narrative of ecological development, balancing ecological integrity with economic prosperity [168][169].