The Spanish edition of "Excerpts from Xi Jinping's Discourses on Chinese Modernization," translated by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, was recently published by Central Compilation & Translation Press and distributed both domestically and internationally. "Excerpts from Xi Jinping's Discourses on Chinese Modernization" was compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and includes a series of important discourses by Comrade Xi Jinping on Chinese modernization. The Spanish edition, along with previously published English, French, Russian, Arabic, and Japanese editions, holds significant importance for foreign readers to profoundly understand the theoretical system and practical requirements of Chinese modernization, gain deeper insights into the new path to Chinese modernization successfully forged by the Communist Party of China leading the Chinese people in unity, the new form of human civilization created, and the new vision of modernization presented, and enhance the international community's shared understanding of advancing together on the path of modernization to achieve world modernization characterized by peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation, and common prosperity.
Heroes are the brightest beacons of a nation. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that a hopeful nation cannot be without heroes, and a promising country cannot be without pioneers. This Qingming Festival, various regions commemorated revolutionary martyrs in diverse ways, inheriting their great spirit, continuing their red lineage, and gathering powerful strength for building a strong nation and realizing national rejuvenation. Qingming, a time to remember martyrs, with the torch passed down through generations. At the Jinggangshan Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery, people laid flower baskets to express their deep remembrance of the revolutionary heroes. In 2016, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Jinggangshan, where he emotionally stated, "We must pay our highest respects to the revolutionary martyrs. We will forever cherish their memory, never forget them, and carry forward their red gene." From Jinggangshan in Jiangxi to Zunyi in Guizhou, from Yan'an in Shaanxi to Xibaipo in Hebei, since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping's footsteps honoring and commemorating heroes have covered the vast land of China. The General Secretary, through his personal example, has led the entire Party and society to revere heroes, defend heroes, learn from heroes, and care for heroes. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Across the country, various forms of commemoration are being held to honor the martyrs and draw strength for moving forward. At the Liu Laozhuang Company Memorial Park of the New Fourth Army in Huai'an, Jiangsu, teachers and students held flowers to pay tribute to the martyrs. In Shenyang, Liaoning, people visited the "September 18th" Historical Museum, laying flower baskets at the Broken Calendar Monument. The history of the Anti-Japanese War is remembered, and the great spirit of the Anti-Japanese War is promoted. In Weihai, Shandong, people visited the Mashishan Ten Warriors Memorial Hall to hear the heroic story of the ten warriors who fearlessly sacrificed their lives to cover the breakout of the masses; in Huizhou, Guangdong, descendants of old soldiers came to the Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall to deeply remember and recall the heroic deeds of their ancestors; in Lingqiu County, Datong, Shanxi, historical photos and precious cultural relics in the Pingxingguan Victory Memorial Hall tell the story of the first major victory achieved by the Chinese army against the Japanese after the outbreak of the all-out national resistance. Great spirit converges into powerful forces for progress. In the Martyrs' Cemetery of the Eyuwan Soviet Area Capital in Xinxian, Henan, people visited the Martyrs' Memorial Wall and Monument, inheriting the Dabie Mountains spirit; in Changsha, Hunan, people visited the Lei Feng Memorial Hall, learning advanced deeds and carrying forward the Lei Feng spirit; at the Dongfeng Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, over 900 people, including scientists and technology workers, and representatives of young students, held a memorial ceremony to appreciate the "Two Bombs, One Satellite" spirit and pay tribute to space pioneers. The best way to commemorate heroes is to advance the cause they pioneered. At the Zhang Fuqing Advanced Deeds Exhibition Hall in Laifeng County, Hubei, people jointly remembered his revolutionary sentiment of selfless dedication and wholehearted service to the people; in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Xinjiang, cadres and masses of all ethnic groups jointly paid tribute to "Model of the Times" Raziya Bayika, learning his excellent qualities of self-sacrifice and fearless heroism in saving lives. Bearing the original aspiration in mind and forging ahead, from the forefront of rural revitalization to the frontier of reform and opening up, people strengthen their ideals and beliefs in commemorating martyrs and create new great achievements in continuous struggle. Listening to heroic stories and inheriting the will of ancestors. At the Liaoshen Campaign Heroes Monument, and at red education bases such as the Southern Anhui Incident Martyrs Cemetery, officers and soldiers of various units successively carried out a series of activities to "remember martyrs and salute heroes," inheriting the red gene and bravely undertaking the heavy responsibility of strengthening the military.
The three-day Qingming Festival holiday ended today (April 6). The latest data from the Ministry of Transport shows that over the three-day holiday, the total cross-regional movement of people across society is estimated to be approximately 790 million person-times, with an average of about 264 million person-times per day, an increase of 7.1% compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for Qingming Festival holiday travel. On the first day of the holiday, national railway passenger traffic reached 20.093 million person-times, setting a new daily record for passenger traffic this year. During this Qingming Festival holiday, the weather was generally clear across many parts of the country, leading to a significant increase in road traffic, with self-driving accounting for over 90% of trips; "silver-hair" trains and special tourist trains operated frequently; civil aviation and waterway passenger volumes both increased by over 10% year-on-year. On the last day of the holiday, public transportation systems in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and other cities extended the operating hours of subway and bus lines connecting to stations and airports to ensure smooth return journeys for passengers. The Ministry of Transport reminds that the toll-free period for small passenger vehicles with seven seats or less on expressways ends at 24:00 tonight.
During the Qingming Festival holiday, spring was in full bloom. Diverse cultural and tourism activities across various regions allowed visitors to fully enjoy the beautiful spring days. With spring in full swing, it's the perfect time for park visits and flower viewing. The Zhongchun Huachao Festival held in Shanghai's Yu Garden combined spring flower displays, trendy national markets, and other innovative consumption scenarios and experiences, allowing tourists to take photos and check in amidst the flower fields, and savor spring delicacies at time-honored brands, fully enjoying their happy holiday time. Beijing's major municipal parks welcomed a peak in visitors, with the Temple of Heaven Park receiving over 100,000 visitors daily during the three-day holiday. The park offered a variety of flower viewing routes and cultural activities, attracting many citizens and tourists to stroll around and experience the charm of traditional culture. This holiday, Hangzhou's West Lake was bustling with visitors, who enjoyed spring outings and flower viewing on Su Causeway and Bai Causeway, experiencing the beauty of the West Lake. In the first two days of the holiday, the West Lake scenic area received over 1.42 million visitors, a year-on-year increase of 28%. Spring camping was also very popular. Along the S101 line of Xinjiang's "Tianshan Geographic Corridor," a scenic road that traverses the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, kite-flying areas were specially set up this spring, allowing tourists to fly kites between the Danxia landforms and the Gobi grasslands, immersing themselves in the beauty of spring. This Qingming Festival holiday, major scenic spots also experienced a peak in visitors. In Tianshui, Gansu, the Maijishan Grottoes received over 30,000 visitors on April 5. Tourists from all over the country came here to appreciate the exquisite grotto art. In Fenghuang Ancient Town, Xiangxi, Hunan, the unique water town scenery and profound historical and cultural heritage attracted a large number of tourists, who explored the ancient town, cruised the Tuojiang River, and experienced local customs. In Xiamen, Fujian, Gulangyu Island was crowded with people strolling through the streets and alleys, experiencing the unique charm of this small island. In the first two days of the holiday, approximately 80,000 people visited the island, an increase of 13% compared to the same period last year. In Shaanxi, the 51 key tourist scenic spots monitored during the holiday saw a 7.73% year-on-year increase in tourist reception and a 9.24% year-on-year increase in tourism revenue, reaching 167.3863 million yuan. The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang Museum extended its opening hours by one hour daily and added 5,000 tickets. The holiday nights were equally exciting. In Tianjin, over 10,000 people took night boat tours on the Haihe River during the holiday. In Wuxi, Jiangsu, the "AI Tower" light and shadow technology show launched by the Nianhua Bay scenic spot attracted a continuous stream of tourists to enjoy this visual feast of culture and technology. According to data from integrated online travel platforms, short-distance and surrounding tours were the mainstream choices during this Qingming Festival holiday. Orders for surrounding tours during the Qingming Festival holiday increased by 136%. Historical and cultural districts, business districts, and key tourist villages and towns across the country have created integrated tourism complexes combining various business formats such as catering, accommodation, and shopping, attracting numerous tourists.
The Shenzhou-19 crew has been in the Chinese space station for over 150 days, and astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze are in good physical and mental condition, with all space science experiments and test missions progressing smoothly. As planned, the crew is expected to return to Earth around the May Day holiday. This is an in-orbit video released by the China Manned Space Agency today (April 6): With the support of the robotic arm, the astronaut crew completed tasks such as the entry of the general experimental device for components and modules outside the cabin, sample recovery, assembly and testing, and a second extravehicular activity. The parameters and in-orbit characteristic data obtained from this project will provide critical data support for the research and development of high-performance space application components. In addition, the astronauts conducted in-orbit verification of the space station pipeline inspection robot as planned, achieving image detection within the ventilation ducts, laying a technical foundation for automatic pipeline inspection in the space station. In the field of space medical experiments, the crew completed operations such as blood collection and centrifugal processing. Ground researchers will use the downlinked blood samples to conduct multiple experimental studies, including bone metabolism interaction regulation, and space rhythm and sleep. The astronauts also obtained eye movement data through eye trackers and other equipment to study the cognitive patterns of human relationships and their neural basis in a microgravity environment. Since entering the space station, the three astronauts have successfully completed three extravehicular activities. Currently, all space science experiments and test missions are progressing smoothly.
The China General Chamber of Commerce announced today (April 6) that in April, China's retail industry prosperity index was 50.5%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points month-on-month and 0.1 percentage points year-on-year, marking two consecutive months of increase. China's retail market operating environment continues to improve, and consumption vitality is steadily rising. By industry, the commodity business index was 50.1%, up 0.2 percentage points month-on-month. This indicates a sustained positive growth trend in commodity retail as policies to expand domestic demand and boost consumption continue to exert their effect. The leasing business index was 52.7%, up 1.3 percentage points month-on-month and a significant 2.5 percentage points year-on-year, indicating a continuous increase in new store openings, stronger investment willingness, and increasingly active service consumption.
On the Loess Plateau in the northwest, there's a rose super factory where flowers bloom all year round. This is a characteristic industry developed by Linxia Prefecture, Gansu Province, to help people out of poverty increase their income and become prosperous. How do fresh flowers bloom on the Loess Plateau? Let's take a look at the reporter's investigation. Early in the morning, the reporter arrived at Linxia Baiyi Yinong International Flower Port, where a strong floral scent filled the air, and workers were busy pruning flower branches. In this rose factory, covering nearly 350 acres, 200,000 fresh cut flowers are shipped daily to various parts of the country and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. Linxia Prefecture was once an area of deep poverty. After poverty alleviation, to provide stable and prosperous industrial opportunities for the people, they decided to plant roses on the Loess Plateau. This idea, at first glance, seemed abrupt, but it was the result of careful research. Roses have high output value, strong adaptability, and love sunlight. Linxia's high altitude, strong sunlight, and fewer pests and diseases are all suitable for rose growth. However, there are advantages as well as disadvantages. Linxia's climate is too dry, and winters are relatively cold. So they sought technological empowerment, building a greenhouse super factory to precisely control rose growth. The reporter saw rows of roses planted in mixed nutrient media. Sensors above the greenhouse collected real-time information on light and humidity, and the back-end workshop could precisely mix water and fertilizer based on big data, then conduct automatic drip irrigation. With technological empowerment, the roses here grow fast and have a long vase life, producing over 70 million fresh cut flowers throughout the year. At the same time, a 2,000-square-meter cold storage was built locally to pre-cool and preserve fresh cut branches in vacuum; relying on continuously improving rural roads, cold chain logistics, and other infrastructure, the flower delivery system is also more efficient. The red roses on the Loess Plateau have created more job opportunities for the villagers near their homes. Wang Caixia and her husband had been working away from home for many years. After the flower port was built, the couple and other villagers who had gone out to work returned to their hometown. Currently, Linxia Prefecture has formed a "flower economy" whole industry chain including cultivation, picking, transportation, and sales, driving employment for over 4,000 people and generating an annual output value of nearly 200 million yuan.
For over two millennia, Confucius established himself through learning, and the Confucianism he founded, as well as the Confucian thought developed on its basis, have profoundly influenced Chinese civilization. In today's (April 6) "Cultural China Tour," we will visit Qufu, Shandong, to experience the millennium-old heritage of Confucian thought. During the Qingming Festival, Qufu, the hometown of Confucius in Shandong, welcomed a small peak in visitor flow. The large-scale ritual music performance "Golden Voice, Jade Harmony" took Confucius's life story as its main thread, employing various technical means to immerse the audience in a long scroll of "Feng, Ya, Song" ritual music. Qufu, formerly the capital of the State of Lu, is the hometown of Confucius. The Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion, and Confucius Forest in Qufu are collectively known as the "Three Confucius Sites" of Qufu. The Confucius Temple, once the residence of Confucius, has a history of over two millennia and is one of China's three major ancient architectural complexes; the adjacent Confucius Mansion was the residence of Confucius's descendants, covering an area of approximately 80,000 square meters, and is one of the few existing architectural complexes in China that combines a yamen (government office) and a residence. The Confucius Forest is the final resting place of Confucius and his descendants, and it is currently the longest-spanning, largest, and best-preserved family cemetery in China. In 1994, the "Three Confucius Sites" of Qufu were inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Entering the Confucius Temple, one finds cypress trees providing shade, majestic halls, and solemn deep courtyards. The Confucianism founded by Confucius and the Confucian thought developed on its basis are important components of traditional Chinese culture and vital nourishment for the continuous existence and growth of the Chinese nation. They have not only profoundly influenced China's development but also made significant contributions to the progress of human civilization. Following the rules of the ancients, one can open up one's own new path. On the basis of protecting the "Old Three Confucius Sites" (Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion, Confucius Forest), the ancient city of Qufu has built the "New Three Confucius Sites" (Confucius Institute, Confucius Museum, Nishan Sacred Land), providing new spaces for academic research, museum exhibitions, and participatory experiences. Wandering among them, people explore old collections from the Confucius Mansion, trace the development脉络of Confucian culture, and feel the contemporary value of Confucian thought.
China's Commodity Price Index rises for two consecutive months. China's Commodity Price Index was 113.4 points in March, up 0.7% month-on-month and 1.3% year-on-year, both better than the same period last year. By industry, the price indexes for non-ferrous metals, agricultural products, and mineral products all saw month-on-month increases. The continuous month-on-month increase in the commodity price index indicates that as enterprises accelerate production and operation activities, the market prosperity level of bulk commodities continues to recover. During the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, a total of 54.3395 million people attended on-site memorial activities nationwide. According to statistics from the Qingming Festival Memorial Work Office of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, approximately 65,500 funeral service agencies nationwide provided on-site memorial services, receiving about 54.3395 million people, and memorial activities across the country were smooth and orderly. Red Flag Canal marks 60 years of operation, accumulating over 13 billion cubic meters of water diversion. The reporter learned from the Ministry of Water Resources that since the main canal of the Red Flag Canal began operating 60 years ago, a total investment of 620 million yuan has been made to implement four rounds of irrigation area supporting facilities, water-saving technological transformation, and modernization upgrades, cumulatively diverting over 13 billion cubic meters of water, irrigating more than 47 million mu of farmland, and increasing grain production by 8 billion jin. China and three European countries hold trade and investment matching events and other activities. Recently, China's Ministry of Commerce successively held trade and investment matching events and economic cooperation joint committee meetings with political and business figures from Sweden, Norway, and Hungary, focusing on economic and trade exchanges and multi-field cooperation. Chinese representatives pointed out that they welcome European enterprises to invest in China and promote the upgrading and efficiency of bilateral economic and trade relations. Foreign officials expressed willingness to be long-term reliable partners of China and jointly maintain the multilateral trading system based on WTO rules.
The United States' tariff policies have sparked widespread international dissatisfaction, with many parties criticizing Washington's move for disrupting the multilateral trading system. Bolivia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 4th, pointing out that the U.S. tariffs violate international trade rules and WTO requirements, potentially leading to a global trade contraction. French Prime Minister Baroud stated on the 5th that U.S. tariffs would lead to risks such as slower economic growth and rising unemployment. He said that the uncertainty of U.S. policy would weaken the global economy for a long time. Swiss President Keller-Sutter recently expressed regret over the U.S. increasingly moving away from free trade and a rules-based international trade order. Spies, Head of Trade and Market Intelligence at the UN International Trade Centre, stated on the 4th that the U.S. government's announced method for calculating tariff rates "does not conform to standard economic practice," and for many countries, the new U.S. tariffs are much higher than the average tariffs these countries impose on U.S. products. UN Secretary-General's spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, in response to a CCTV reporter's question, stated that the current tariff issues would severely impact the UN Sustainable Development Goals. European media say U.S. protectionist policies will affect the global economy. Belgian newspaper "L'Echo" recently published a commentary article stating that U.S. tariff policies mark a complete abandonment of the globalized trade system that has supported its prosperity since World War II, turning instead to a unilateral pursuit of extreme protectionist policies. Although the full impact of the tariffs is still difficult to assess, most experts believe the global economy will be affected, and the U.S. economy may also fall into recession. The British "Guardian" recently published an article stating that the U.S. government's announced "reciprocal tariff" calculation method is "foolish and full of loopholes," drawing widespread questioning and criticism from economists. U.S. scholars say U.S. policies affect its own citizens; some U.S. consumers buy more imported goods. Chad Bown, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in the U.S., stated that the U.S. unilateral decision to raise import tariffs violates WTO rules and severely damages the global trading system. Clay Ramsay, a researcher at the Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland, stated that the U.S. attempt to force concessions from its trading partners through measures such as imposing tariffs will cost American citizens a "huge price." According to U.S. media reports on the 5th, some U.S. consumers are rushing to buy foreign-made furniture, appliances, and alcohol before the policy takes effect, fearing that U.S. government tariffs will push up prices.
According to data released by Myanmar Radio and Television on the evening of the 5th, a strong earthquake in central Myanmar has caused 3,471 deaths and 4,671 injuries, with 214 people still missing. Local rescue departments stated that due to heavy rainfall and high temperatures, secondary disasters such as diseases may occur in the earthquake-stricken areas. Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing extends condolences to Chinese rescue teams. On the afternoon of April 6, Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing visited the camp of the Chinese rescue team in Mandalay to express condolences to all members of the Chinese rescue team, the China International Search and Rescue Team, and the Hong Kong SAR rescue team, thanking the Chinese rescue teams for their full efforts in Myanmar after the earthquake. Min Aung Hlaing stated that the Chinese rescue teams traveled a long distance to provide support, which is a vivid embodiment of the "Paukphaw" (fraternal) friendship between the two countries. The Chinese rescue teams have rich experience in cross-border search and rescue, and Myanmar looks forward to strengthening communication with China and expanding cooperation in emergency rescue, disaster prevention, and mitigation. As of April 6, the Chinese rescue teams have rescued a total of 9 survivors in Myanmar.
According to Palestinian media reports, from the evening of the 5th to the early morning of the 6th local time, tents housing displaced people and a residential building west of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip were subjected to Israeli airstrikes, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated on the 5th that they had begun military operations in the "Morag Corridor" between Khan Younis and Rafah, marking the first time the IDF has operated in this area. The Palestine Red Crescent Society released a video of an ambulance convoy being attacked. The Palestine Red Crescent Society released a video on the 5th showing the scene of an ambulance convoy being attacked in Gaza on March 23, with the ambulance lights and warning lights on. The Israeli army had previously claimed they were striking Hamas personnel at the time and encountered suspicious vehicles with their lights off. On the 5th, in the West Bank, large numbers of Palestinian civilians held demonstrations condemning the Israeli army's attacks on medical and humanitarian workers. UNICEF stated on the 5th that over one million children in the Gaza Strip have been without basic necessities for over a month. The agency emphasized that the blockade of humanitarian aid violates international humanitarian law. Multiple locations in Yemen attacked; Houthi forces claim to have attacked U.S. aircraft carrier. Yemen's Houthi forces claimed today (April 6) that U.S. forces launched airstrikes on Saada province and other locations in Yemen from the evening of the 5th to the early morning of the 6th, causing casualties. In addition, Houthi forces also claimed that they launched missile and drone attacks on targets including the USS Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.
Russia's Ministry of Defense stated on the 5th that Russian forces carried out operations against Ukrainian military targets in 147 areas, striking Ukrainian airbase infrastructure, ammunition depots, and drone control centers. The Russian Ministry of Defense also stated that in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian military conducted 14 attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, causing power outages in some areas. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces denied attacking Russian energy facilities on the 5th. Ukraine stated that over the past day, the Ukrainian military attacked more than 10 concentrations of Russian personnel, weapons, and military equipment, destroying Russian tanks, armored vehicles, and more. Ukraine announced today (April 6) that Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles, with multiple explosions heard. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on the 5th that substantial progress has been made in negotiations with the UK and France on deploying European security forces in Ukraine. Previously, Russia has repeatedly warned that the deployment of British and French security personnel in Ukraine could lead to a direct conflict between NATO and Russia.
Italian Citizens Rally Against "Re-Arming Europe" Plan. Thousands of Italian citizens held a rally on the 5th to oppose the EU's proposed "Re-Arming Europe" plan. Demonstrators stated that diplomatic channels are the only way to achieve and maintain peace, urging the EU to use funds to address livelihood issues. According to currently disclosed information, the EU plans to allocate 800 billion euros to provide loans to EU member states for defense investment and assist member states in purchasing military equipment, among other things. Severe Weather in Multiple U.S. States Kills 16. Heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and other severe weather continue to affect many areas in the Midwestern and Southern United States. The U.S. meteorological department stated that as of the 5th, the severe weather had caused 16 deaths and over 250,000 power outages in the United States. In Tennessee, Arkansas, Ohio, and other states, heavy rains caused floods, submerging many roads and destroying bridges. In addition, tornado warnings were issued in Texas, Kentucky, and other states.
North and south of the Yangtze River, flowers are in full bloom. Across the land of China, the scenery is picturesque. At the end of the program, let's step into China in springtime.
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