Core Viewpoint - The event "Great River Majestic, Beautiful Northern Frontier" aims to promote ecological protection and high-quality development along the Yellow River, highlighting Inner Mongolia's role in these efforts [1][5][9]. Group 1: Event Overview - The event was launched on August 18 in Hohhot, organized by the Inner Mongolia Daily and supported by various municipal propaganda departments [1][5]. - Over 50 members from central and regional media participated in the event, focusing on the Yellow River's ecological and developmental significance [5][9]. Group 2: Ecological and Developmental Significance - The Yellow River flows through seven leagues in Inner Mongolia, covering a total length of 843.5 kilometers, making it a crucial area for ecological protection [9]. - The media team will travel along the Yellow River's banks in five leagues, experiencing the region's ecological beauty and documenting its development and unity [9][13]. Group 3: Objectives and Future Actions - The event serves as a practical implementation of President Xi Jinping's important speeches on ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River basin [13]. - The Inner Mongolia Daily plans to collaborate with participating media to comprehensively report on ecological changes, development transformations, and improvements in people's livelihoods in the Yellow River basin [13].

Core Viewpoint - The project for the construction of high-yield, high-quality, water-saving perennial artificial grassland has officially started, aiming to address the degradation of grasslands in northern China and enhance the ecological and economic value of sheep grass [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The project is initiated in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, focusing on the restoration of degraded grasslands, which constitute 70% of the total grassland area in China [1]. - The project will scientifically plant perennial sheep grass on 4,779 acres of natural grassland, aiming to explore the synergy between ecological restoration and high-quality livestock development [1][2]. Group 2: Ecological and Economic Benefits - The selection of sheep grass is based on its ecological benefits, such as reducing surface sand transport by 78% and providing high-quality forage with crude protein content of 11%-15% [2]. - The project anticipates a 40% increase in vegetation coverage and a 60% improvement in windbreak and sand fixation efficiency within three years, contributing to the ecological stability of the Hohhot grassland [3]. Group 3: Financial Projections - By the fifth year, the profit per acre from the commodity grassland is expected to reach 175 yuan, while the seed production area could yield profits exceeding 600 yuan per acre, with total annual revenue from the project area projected to exceed 3 million yuan [3]. - The project is expected to increase operational revenue by 15%-20%, addressing the shortage of high-quality sheep grass seed sources in China [3].

Group 1 - The first stop of the 2025 China Ethnic Minority Square Dance Competition was held in Hohhot, showcasing a blend of ethnic culture and national fitness [1] - 24 teams from 10 provinces and regions participated, with over 350 square dance enthusiasts performing traditional and modern dance elements [1] - The event highlighted the theme of "unity in diversity," with performances featuring costumes from various ethnic groups and traditional music [1] Group 2 - The competition innovatively integrated "sports + cultural tourism + commerce," allowing participants to explore historical sites during the day and enjoy cultural performances at night [2] - The event included a food street for participants to experience local cuisine and a cultural market showcasing intangible cultural heritage [2] - This model not only showcased the unique charm of northern border culture but also injected new vitality into the city's nighttime economy [2]

Core Insights - The first "Mengdian Tong" special electricity fee loan was successfully launched in Inner Mongolia, marking a significant step for small and micro enterprises in the region [1][2] - The loan product is designed to alleviate financial pressure on businesses by utilizing electricity usage data and payment records as credit assessment criteria, rather than relying on fixed asset collateral [1][2] Group 1 - The signing ceremony involved representatives from Inner Mongolia Electric Power Group, China Construction Bank, and Wuhai Changhong Mining Co., Ltd., which successfully secured a 2 million yuan loan to cover electricity fees [1] - The "Mengdian Tong" loan offers advantages such as low interest rates, long terms, quick approval, and flexible repayment methods, enhancing cash flow for enterprises and improving electricity fee recovery rates for the power supply department [1] - The initiative is seen as a win-win for the banking, electricity, and enterprise sectors, as it releases significant liquidity for businesses while ensuring better recovery of electricity fees [1] Group 2 - Thirteen small and micro enterprises, including Wuhai Hairong Mining Co., Ltd. and Inner Mongolia Baohong Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., have shown interest in the "Mengdian Tong" loan due to their stable electricity demand and strong credit profiles [2] - The "Mengdian Tong" initiative represents an innovative exploration by the power supply department to leverage electricity data, transforming intangible data into tangible credit, thus activating the financial value of electricity data [2] - This approach promotes the marketization of data elements in the inclusive finance sector, allowing businesses' operational records to serve as credit credentials for financing [2]

8月14日上午，同心营开营仪式在昭君博物院举行，来自18个省区市的师生代表共计200余人参加仪 式。 开营仪式上，营员们在庄重的氛围中接过临时中队旗和营旗，共同拉开了"石榴籽手拉手"同心营的 序幕。研学期间，营员们先后走进内蒙古航天科教研学中心、呼和浩特市大黑河军事文化乐园、呼和浩 特城市规划展示馆、呼和浩特雕塑艺术馆、伊利健康谷等地，参加"红领巾爱国防""红领巾爱科学"等系 列实践体验活动，全面了解了呼和浩特市的历史文化和发展历程，深度感受北疆文化魅力，在传承中华 文化、厚植家国情怀、践行生态文明中拉近距离、凝聚情谊。 本次同心营还专题策划了少先队交流活动，队员们走进呼和浩特市新城区青山小学，开展了"传承 红色基因，争做民族脊梁"队课、"红领巾社团互动实践"等活动，让队员们在互动中传承精神，增进友 谊。 与此同时，来自18个省区市的少先队辅导员围绕《少先队活动课程教研训发展共同体实践研究》课 题展开深度交流，不仅拓宽了工作思路，更凝聚起推动新时代少先队事业高质量发展的合力。 8月14日至15日，呼和浩特市团委、市民委、市教育局、市少工委联合举办"同心聚青城 强国队旗 红"——十八省区市"石榴籽手拉手"同心营 ...

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Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Alxa Badan Jilin Desert World Natural Heritage Protection Center marks a new phase in the protection of the Badan Jilin Desert, which was added to the World Heritage List on July 26, 2024, filling a gap in China's natural heritage sites related to deserts [1][2]. Group 1 - The Badan Jilin Desert covers an area of 49,200 square kilometers, making it the third largest desert and the second largest mobile desert in China, featuring the world's highest fixed sand dunes and the densest desert lakes [1]. - The protection center will adhere to principles of "protection first, scientific planning, rational use, and sustainable development" to manage and protect the Badan Jilin Desert World Heritage site [1][2]. Group 2 - Future initiatives will include collaboration with tourism departments to carefully plan tourist routes while controlling annual visitor numbers within ecological carrying capacity, promoting a "leave no trace" travel philosophy [2]. - The center will work closely with research institutions, equipping the site with various monitoring devices for meteorological, ecological, and hydrological data, employing both manual and drone patrols for comprehensive protection and monitoring [2]. - Legislative efforts will be promoted to establish management regulations for the Badan Jilin Desert World Heritage site, ensuring robust institutional support for its protection and sustainable development [2].

Core Insights - The 31st National Soybean Research and Production Seminar was held from August 16 to 18, focusing on "Biological Breeding Empowering High-Quality Development of Chinese Soybeans" [1] - Over 600 representatives from research institutions, universities, management departments, technology promotion agencies, and enterprises participated to discuss and provide suggestions for the high-quality development of China's soybean industry [1] Group 1: Seminar Details - The seminar featured 11 keynote speeches and 77 sub-forum presentations, along with 25 abstract papers [1] - Experts shared the latest research progress in areas such as genetic breeding, cultivation practices, nutritional quality, photoperiod response, disease resistance, pest resistance, stress tolerance, and efficient nutrient utilization [1] Group 2: Regional Developments - Inner Mongolia's Xingan League has established the first provincial-level biological breeding technology innovation center in the country, leveraging its experience in the industrialization of biological breeding [1] - The region has developed the largest biological breeding soybean planting base and the largest standardized soybean seed production base in the country, and has been approved for a national modern agricultural soybean industrial park [1] - In 2024, Xingan League plans to promote biological breeding soybeans across 30.53 thousand acres, and the Koyou Qianqi has successfully applied to become a "provincial-level soybean seed production county" [1] Group 3: Field Observations - During the seminar, representatives visited a demonstration area in Guiliuhe Town, Koyou Qianqi, showcasing the improvement of soybean yield in a 10,000-acre biological breeding soybean area [1]

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 National Equestrian Endurance Championship and National Equestrian Endurance Race, hosted by the China Equestrian Association, is being held in the Tuma River Ecological Complex in Baotou City, marking the first integration of the national championship with the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) certified endurance race [1] Group 1 - The event features a rich schedule of competitions, including FEI 1-star 100 km, 2-star 120 km, individual endurance championship 120 km, team endurance championship 100 km, and qualifying races of 40 km and 80 km [1] - This year marks the second consecutive year that the National Equestrian Endurance Championship is held in Tuma River, with the highest number of participants recorded, totaling over 280 horse-rider combinations [1] - The integration of the FEI star-level events with the national endurance championship is described as an innovative approach, with Tuma River chosen for its excellent track conditions and logistical support to ensure the success of the event [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the vibrant marathon events taking place across Inner Mongolia, showcasing the integration of nature and urban landscapes, attracting running enthusiasts from all over the country [1][10]. Group 1: Event Highlights - The 2025 Chulu Chuan Grassland Half Marathon is set to take place on August 17 in Hohhot, drawing participants from various regions [3]. - The Baotou Half Marathon features a half marathon, health run, and fun run, starting from the iconic South Sea Scenic Area [5]. - The Ordos Marathon is deeply integrated into the city's development, serving as a significant platform to showcase the city's vitality and image [10]. Group 2: Scenic Routes - The marathon routes connect key landmarks such as the Ulanmulun Lake Square, Ordos Museum, and Ordos Bridge, allowing runners to experience the city's beauty [12][13]. - The breathtaking scenery of Hulunbuir Grassland, characterized by lush pastures, blue skies, and flowing rivers, creates a picturesque running experience [18][19]. - The 2025 Hulunbuir Grassland Marathon will officially start on August 24 at the Moergle River Scenic Area, emphasizing the transformative experience of running [21].