General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that to integrate scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation, platforms should be built, mechanisms should be improved, and the principal position of enterprises in innovation should be strengthened to ensure seamless connection between the innovation chain and the industrial chain. Currently, various regions are accelerating efforts to remove barriers and bottlenecks between these "two chains" to achieve a "1+1>2" effect, continuously fostering new productive forces and injecting powerful impetus into China's high-quality development. These days, humanoid robots from various places are gradually gathering in Beijing's Yizhuang, making final preparations for the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon, which is about to begin. Currently, Beijing has promoted the application of 78 "robot+" innovative products in 93 scenarios. Scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation are fundamental pathways for developing new productive forces. General Secretary Xi Jinping has always attached great importance to the integrated development of the innovation chain and the industrial chain. From proposing to deploy the innovation chain around the industrial chain, to demanding the smooth "fast track" connecting applied basic research and industrialization to promote precise alignment between the innovation chain and the industrial chain, and then during this year's Two Sessions, General Secretary Xi Jinping again made new arrangements, requiring the creation of joint innovation platforms among schools, enterprises, and local governments to improve the efficiency of scientific and technological achievements transformation, and to achieve "seamless connection" between the innovation chain and the industrial chain. Currently, focusing on the bottlenecks between the "two chains," a series of reform measures are being accelerated. Regarding the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, China has successively launched reforms empowering the ownership of scientific and technological achievements and new regulations for professional title evaluations that strengthen achievement transformation. Regarding scientific and technological talent support, eight departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, recently issued a plan to promote skill-strengthening enterprises, guiding enterprises to implement medium- and long-term incentives for highly skilled talent. With the support of a series of policies, enterprises and research institutes are actively seeking change and moving towards each other. Not long ago, China just completed its first nationwide inventory of existing patents from universities and research institutions. Among nearly 1.35 million existing patents, over 940,000 were included in a convertible resource pool and precisely matched with 450,000 enterprises. The inconspicuous white board material in front of us not only possesses excellent properties such as high strength, fire resistance, and water repellency, but its raw materials also come from industrial by-products, and the production process only requires normal temperature and pressure, with extremely low energy consumption. In this inventory, this preparation patent, which had been dormant for many years, successfully matched with a building materials enterprise in urgent need of green new materials. The product has just achieved mass production, and the university also received an 85 million yuan capital increase in technology. Currently, platform construction and market services between the innovation chain and the industrial chain are also continuously improving. This year, China plans to build more than 5 pilot-scale testing platforms with internationally advanced levels. At present, there are more than 2,400 local pilot-scale testing platforms nationwide, covering various fields such as raw materials, equipment manufacturing, and information technology; over 150,000 industrial enterprises above designated size have carried out pilot-scale testing activities, significantly reducing the cost and time of industrializing new technologies. Meanwhile, various regions have launched a series of new services to promote the integration of the "two chains." In Shenzhen's technology achievement supermarket, new technologies such as synthetic biology and biomaterial manufacturing are displayed as cards on "shelves." Scanning the barcode on the card quickly displays information such as application scenarios and industrial cooperation on a large screen. In just over a month of trial operation, the signed contracts exceeded 10 million yuan. In Shaanxi, Xi'an Jiaotong University recently established a Technology Manager Institute. These technology managers can help scientists become entrepreneurs, solving their difficulties in enterprise establishment and financing processes, and providing full-chain, accompanying services from the technology end to the market end. Currently, an innovation path where enterprises "pose questions," research institutes "take on tasks," jointly "answer," and finally "test" on the production line is rapidly forming, allowing technology and industry to move towards each other, forming a virtuous cycle of mutual promotion, cultivating more development momentum that seeks "quality" from "new," and continuously stimulating strong动力 for high-quality development.
On March 27, Premier Li Qiang met with French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné at the Great Hall of the People. Li Qiang stated that in recent years, China-France relations have shown a sound and positive development momentum. Last year marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and President Xi Jinping and President Emmanuel Macron reached a series of important consensuses on deepening bilateral relations and cooperation. In the current international situation, China and France, as independent, mature, and responsible major countries, should strengthen communication and coordination to inject more stability and certainty into the common development of the two countries and the world. China is willing to work with France to follow the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, maintain close high-level exchanges, expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, and better benefit the people of both countries and the world. Séjourné said that France is willing to further strengthen high-level exchanges with China, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly uphold multilateralism, and work together to address global challenges such as climate change. France opposes trade wars and supports strengthening dialogue and cooperation between Europe and China to expand more positive agendas.
Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in Boao, Hainan, on the morning of March 27 and delivered a keynote speech. Ding Xuexiang said that this year marks the 10th anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping's proposal to build an Asian community with a shared future. With the joint efforts of all parties, the construction of an Asian community with a shared future has achieved remarkable results, making important contributions to promoting common development in the world. Currently, global instability and uncertainties have significantly increased. We must work together and move forward hand in hand to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, jointly meet global challenges, jointly build an Asian home, and create a better future for Asia and the world. Ding Xuexiang put forward four suggestions: First, strengthen solidarity and cooperation through increased trust, and promote global governance towards a more just and equitable direction. Second, promote economic globalization through openness and integration, and advance regional economic integration and connectivity. Third, promote prosperity and development through win-win cooperation, and implement the Global Development Initiative. Fourth, safeguard peace and stability through peaceful coexistence, and create a new situation of shared security for all countries. Ding Xuexiang emphasized that the upward trend of China's economy is further consolidated, the momentum of innovative development is stronger, and the business environment is more optimized. We are confident in achieving our development goals, which will inject more certainty into the global economy. We sincerely welcome enterprises from all countries to invest and do business in China, actively participate in the process of Chinese modernization, and share China's development opportunities. At the opening ceremony, Ban Ki-moon, Chairman of the Boao Forum for Asia, delivered a welcome speech, followed by speeches from Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus, and representatives from the business community. He Houhua, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, also attended.
Ding Xuexiang, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee Standing Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met separately with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Kazakhstan's First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, and Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs João Gomes Cravinho, who are in China to attend the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025, in Boao, Hainan, on March 26. When meeting with Sonexay Siphandone, Ding Xuexiang stated that under the strategic guidance of General Secretary and President Xi Jinping and General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future continues to deepen and solidify. China is willing to work with Laos to follow the important consensus of the top leaders of the two parties and countries, support each other's core interests, promote more pragmatic results in various areas of cooperation, and enhance the well-being of the two countries and their peoples. Sonexay Siphandone said that Laos firmly supports China in safeguarding its core interests, is willing to actively implement the Global Security Initiative, and promote continuous new developments in the building of a Laos-China community with a shared future. When meeting with Sklyar, Ding Xuexiang said that last week he chaired the 12th meeting of the China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Committee, and both sides should work together to accelerate the implementation of the meeting's outcomes. Sklyar stated that Kazakhstan is willing to work in concert with China to elevate Kazakhstan-China relations to a new level. When meeting with Pandjaitan, Ding Xuexiang said that President Xi Jinping and President Prabowo Subianto held two meetings last year, guiding bilateral relations to a new stage. This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia. The two sides should, in accordance with the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, actively create new highlights of cooperation, and promote greater development in the building of a China-Indonesia community with a shared future. Pandjaitan stated that Indonesia is willing to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and promote in-depth and solid cooperation in various fields such as infrastructure, energy transition, and digital economy. When meeting with Cravinho, Ding Xuexiang stated that on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of China-Portugal diplomatic relations last year, President Xi Jinping and President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa exchanged congratulatory messages, providing guidance for the development of bilateral relations. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China is willing to work with Portugal, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Portugal, to adhere to mutual respect and trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and deepen open exchanges, so that relations between the two countries will continuously reach new levels. Cravinho stated that Portugal highly appreciates Macao's prosperity and stable development after its return to China, and is willing to further strengthen pragmatic cooperation, inject new vitality into Portugal-China relations, and play a positive role in strengthening Europe-China cooperation.
Zhejiang has thoroughly implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches and actively promoted the accelerated implementation of various policies for the development of the private economy. Today (March 27), "Promoting High-Quality Development of the Private Economy - Authoritative Interview" aired a special interview by a China Media Group reporter with Wang Hao, Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the CPC. Wang Hao stated that this year, Zhejiang will further optimize its market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment, and continue to support and guide private enterprises to strengthen their "internal capabilities" and achieve high-quality development. In optimizing the business environment, Zhejiang is accelerating the reform of governance in the bidding and tendering sector, focusing on breaking down hidden barriers in bidding and tendering; improving the long-term mechanism for clearing outstanding enterprise payments; efficiently handling illegal acts such as commercial bribery and intellectual property infringement; and clearly stipulating "three 70%s," namely, that the proportion of provincial industrial funds invested in private investment projects should reach over 70%, the proportion of annually added energy consumption indicators supporting private investment projects should not be less than 70%, and the proportion of land guaranteed for private investment projects should not be less than 70%. This year, Zhejiang will further streamline the regular communication channels between the government and enterprises, ensuring a close yet appropriate relationship, and a clean and proactive approach, resolving difficulties and doing practical things for private enterprises and entrepreneurs in accordance with laws and regulations.
The latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that from January to February, the operating revenue of industrial enterprises above designated size nationwide increased by 2.8% year-on-year, a growth rate 0.7 percentage points faster than that of the entire last year. Industrial enterprise profits improved, with a significant improvement in manufacturing profits, which increased by 4.8% year-on-year from January to February. Among them, the profits of equipment manufacturing and raw material manufacturing increased by 5.4% and 15.3% respectively, providing important support for the recovery of profits of industrial enterprises above designated size. Driven by the large-scale equipment renewal policy, the profits of industries such as general parts manufacturing and medical instrument and equipment manufacturing achieved double-digit growth. The intensified and expanded trade-in of consumer goods led to rapid profit growth in industries such as automobile manufacturing and smart consumer equipment manufacturing.
The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference opened today (March 27) with the theme of "New Productive Forces and Global Scientific and Technological Cooperation," building an international platform for scientific and technological achievement exchange and technology transactions for thousands of speakers from over 100 countries and regions. Ten major scientific and technological achievements from the Zhongguancun Forum were released at the opening ceremony. The five-day annual conference will continue to hold 128 events across 5 major sections, including technology transactions, achievement releases, and frontier competitions. More than 2,000 innovative enterprises from around the world will participate in the supply and demand matching of innovation elements.
At approximately 8:49 PM on July 19, 2024, a section of the Yanping Village No. II Bridge on the Daning Expressway, within Zhashui County, Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province, collapsed due to a flash flood, causing 25 vehicles to fall into the river, 62 deaths or disappearances, and direct economic losses of 157.5141 million yuan. Currently, the disaster investigation and assessment work has concluded, and the full meeting of the investigation and assessment group deliberated and approved the Shaanxi Shangluo "7·19" Expressway Bridge Collapse Disaster Investigation and Assessment Report. The investigation and assessment determined that the disaster was caused by flash floods and regional floods, with a large number of floating objects, including large trees, obstructing the bridge piers. The water pressure and the thrust of the floating objects exceeded the ultimate bearing capacity, leading to the fracture and collapse of the bridge pier piles and the bridge, resulting in significant casualties. At the same time, it exposed problems in the construction management, design, construction, supervision, and river-related regulation of expressway bridges. After the disaster occurred, the Party Central Committee and the State Council attached great importance to it. General Secretary Xi Jinping issued important instructions, requiring all-out efforts in rescue and relief, searching for missing persons by all means, minimizing casualties, and properly handling aftermath work such as family appeasement. He emphasized scientific rescue, meticulous investigation of surrounding safety hazards, and strict prevention of secondary disasters. In accordance with the Emergency Response Law and other relevant laws, regulations, and provisions, a disaster investigation and assessment group for the Shaanxi Shangluo "7·19" Expressway Bridge Collapse was established, led by the Ministry of Emergency Management, with the participation of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Water Resources, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the China Meteorological Administration, the National Fire and Rescue Administration, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, and the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government. At the same time, experts in fields such as bridges, water conservancy, transportation, meteorology, and geology were invited to participate in the disaster investigation and assessment. The investigation and assessment group ruled out quality issues with the pier columns, piles, rebar, and concrete, and identified the direct causes of the disaster as: continuous heavy rainfall and strong precipitation on the day, triggering flash floods and regional floods; the flood scoured and carried a large number of floating objects, including large trees, which obstructed Pier No. 10 of the Yanping Village No. II Bridge; as the water level rose and floating objects continued to accumulate, coupled with the lifting of the bridge cap beam, the arrangement of bridge piers, and local confluence, the water pressure and the thrust of the floating objects on the bridge piers continuously increased, exceeding their ultimate bearing capacity, leading to the fracture and collapse of the bridge pier piles and the bridge. At the same time, it also exposed problems such as illegal subcontracting of survey and design, illegal construction, fraudulent supervision and testing, irregular construction and operation management, inadequate transportation supervision, and lax river supervision and management. The investigation and assessment group, in accordance with regulations, transferred relevant clues and materials regarding enterprises, public institutions, departments, and local governments discovered during the investigation and assessment to the public security organs for investigation and the discipline inspection and supervision organs for handling in accordance with regulations and laws. With the approval of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission and the Shaanxi Provincial Party Committee, the Shaanxi Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and the Supervisory Commission held 5 responsible units, including the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Transportation, the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Water Resources, the Shangluo Municipal People's Government, the Zhashui County People's Government, and Shaanxi Communications Construction Group Co., Ltd., and 43 public officials accountable for dereliction of duty in bridge engineering construction and operation management in the disaster, in accordance with regulations, discipline, and law. Among them, 38 individuals received Party disciplinary and administrative punishments, and 3 individuals received admonition. Guo Pengcheng, head of the engineering technology department of the project department of the contract section where the bridge in question was located, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Second Highway Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd., and Lin Chaohu, former project manager for the third-party testing and inspection service project of the Shuichang Expressway subgrade and bridge-tunnel engineering at Shaanxi Jiaojian Highway Engineering Testing & Inspection Co., Ltd., were investigated by public security organs for suspected criminal offenses and arrested according to law. In addition, Yang Fuqian, former supervisor of Beijing Huahong Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd. (non-public official), has been investigated by public security organs for suspected criminal offenses and arrested according to law. The illegal and irregular acts of relevant enterprises and individuals have been handed over to the industry regulatory authorities for administrative penalties. ===
China's Non-Fossil Energy Generating Capacity Reaches 2 Billion Kilowatts for the First Time The China Electricity Council announced today (March 27) that as of the end of February, China's non-fossil energy generating capacity reached 2.0 billion kilowatts, marking the first time it has surpassed the 2 billion kilowatt threshold. It now accounts for 58.8% of the country's total generating capacity, an increase of 4.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year, indicating continuous optimization of China's energy and power structure. China's Telecom Business Revenue Totals 295 Billion Yuan in First Two Months of This Year Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows that in the first two months of this year, China's telecommunications industry saw stable economic operation. Telecom business revenue cumulatively reached 295 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.9%. As of the end of February, the number of gigabit and above fixed internet broadband access users exceeded 214 million; the total number of 5G base stations reached 4.325 million, accounting for over 30% of the total mobile base stations. China Releases 50 New National Food Safety Standards and 9 Amendments Today (March 27), the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation released 50 national food safety standards and 9 standard amendments, including mandatory labeling of allergens and prohibiting the use of terms like "no added" and "zero added." As of now, China has cumulatively released 1,660 national food safety standards, containing over 20,000 indicators, covering all 340+ food categories. Fifth China International Consumer Products Expo to Set New Record in Scale Reporters learned today (March 27) from a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the Fifth China International Consumer Products Expo will be held in Hainan from April 13 to 18. As of now, more than 4,100 brands from 71 countries and regions have confirmed their participation, exceeding the scale of all previous expos. This expo will focus on cutting-edge technology, with a new consumer technology exhibition area set up for the first time, showcasing new products and technologies such as intelligent connected new energy vehicles, intelligent robots, and whole-house smart home systems. 2025 Compulsory Education "Sunshine Enrollment" Special Action Launched Today (March 27), the Ministry of Education launched the 2025 Compulsory Education "Sunshine Enrollment" Special Action to further rectify irregular enrollment practices such as testing and selection, accepting resumes, and setting up key classes or fast/slow classes. It will also strictly regulate various talent training reform pilot programs and specific types of enrollment, such as foreign language, arts, and sports. China Successfully Launches Tianlian II-04 Satellite At 11:55 PM yesterday (March 26), China successfully launched the Tianlian II-04 satellite using a Long March 3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The satellite will primarily be used to provide data relay and measurement and control services for manned spacecraft and medium- and low-Earth orbit resource satellites. "Jiaolong" Submersible Completes First Sea Trial After Technical Upgrade Reporters learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources that the "Jiaolong" manned submersible recently completed its first equipment test mission after this year's technical upgrade. It verified 4 major and 8 minor technical performance indicators, including the domestically produced direct-drive low-noise DC thruster, in 3,000-meter-level sea trials, and set a new record for diving frequency, completing 4 "two dives a day." "Top Ten Scientific Advances in China" for 2024 Announced Today (March 27), the National Natural Science Foundation of China announced the "Top Ten Scientific Advances in China" for 2024. Among those selected was the discovery that samples returned by Chang'e-6 revealed volcanic activity on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago. The award is determined by two rounds of expert evaluation and voting by over 2,700 experts and scholars, including more than 440 academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, from over 700 candidate basic research achievements. Global Academy for Teacher Development Established in China Led by the Ministry of Education, the Global Academy for Teacher Development, jointly formed by 21 universities and institutions, was established today (March 27) at Beijing Normal University. 114 teachers and international students from over 50 countries participated in the first international teacher training program. CMG Releases 2025 Elite Program List for Chinese Global Program Center China Media Group today (March 27) released the 2025 elite program list for its Chinese Global Program Center. 45 diverse and rich programs, including "The Great Northwest," "Sixty Years of Glory: Plateau Epic," "We Live in Xinjiang," and "China's Innovation Power," will comprehensively showcase the magnificent chapter of Chinese modernization.
According to Palestinian media, Israeli forces launched renewed airstrikes on several areas in the Gaza Strip from late night on March 26 to early morning on March 27, resulting in casualties. Hamas spokesperson Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua was killed in an Israeli attack on Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on March 26 that the Israeli military would expand its operations in the Gaza Strip. The Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), claimed on March 26 to have launched one rocket at the Hatzerim Airbase in southern Israel. The Israeli military stated that it intercepted a rocket launched by Palestinian armed groups and struck the relevant launch site on the same day. Israeli Prime Minister's Parliamentary Speech Met with Opposition Protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on the current situation on March 26 was met with protests from opposition lawmakers present, and the scene descended into chaos for a time, with protestors being removed from the chamber.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on March 26 that Russian forces struck Ukrainian personnel and military equipment in over 140 areas. The Russian Ministry of Defense also stated that on March 26, Ukrainian drones attacked Russian energy facilities, accusing Ukraine of attempting to disrupt the consensus related to the Riyadh talks. Ukraine denied the accusation. Ukraine stated on March 26 that infrastructure in multiple locations, including Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk, was attacked by 117 Russian drones, but these did not include energy facilities.
US President Trump signed a proclamation on March 26, citing national security concerns, to impose a 25% tariff on all imported passenger cars, light trucks, and critical auto parts starting next month. Trump also stated on social media that if Canada and the European Union unite to retaliate against the United States, the US will further significantly raise tariffs. US media reported on the same day that the US government's tariff policy continues to cause market volatility and concerns about a possible US economic recession. The new tariff policy is bound to further hit US corporate and consumer confidence, while exacerbating global trade tensions. Canadian PM Says Canada Under "Direct Attack," EU and Japan Say They Must Respond Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on March 26 that the US move was a direct attack and that Canada would defend its industries and country, responding soon. The European Union stated that the new US tariff policy harms both sides, and the EU deeply regrets it and will continue to seek countermeasures to safeguard its interests. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said today (March 27) that the Japanese government has strongly demanded that the US withdraw the relevant tariff policy and that countermeasures must also be considered. Affected by the new US tariff policy, several major European auto stocks opened today with sharp declines of more than 4%.
Yemen's capital Sana'a hit by renewed US airstrikes According to Yemeni media reports early today (March 27), from March 26 to today, US forces carried out nearly 20 airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sana'a and Sana'a province, causing casualties. US President Trump stated on March 26 that US military strikes on Yemen would continue for "a very long time." UK Significantly Lowers Economic Growth Forecast The UK Office for Budget Responsibility's "Economic and Fiscal Outlook" report, released on March 26, lowered the UK's economic growth forecast for 2025 to 1%, down from the 2% forecast in October last year. Rising global economic uncertainty, increasing energy prices, and sluggish domestic productivity growth were cited as major reasons for the significant downward revision of the economic growth forecast. The agency also pointed out that uncertainty in US trade policy could have a significant impact on the UK economy. Wildfires in Southeast Korea Become the Country's Most Severe Forest Fire Disaster Wildfires continue to rage in several areas of southeastern South Korea. The death toll from the wildfires has risen to 26, with 30 injured. The wildfires have scorched an area of 36,000 hectares, making it the most severe forest fire recorded in South Korea's history. Currently, over 37,000 people have been urgently evacuated, and losses are still expanding.
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