Chairman Xi Jinping of the Central Military Commission recently signed an order issuing the "Regulations on Military Facilities Construction," which will take effect on August 1, 2025. The regulations thoroughly implement Xi Jinping's thinking on strengthening the military, adhere to the military strategic guidelines for the new era, focus on serving combat readiness, adapt to the new leadership and command system and support model, and scientifically regulate the basic principles, management system, operating mechanisms, and work systems for military facilities construction, serving as an important basis for military facilities construction work. The regulations consist of 11 chapters and 63 articles. Following the general principle of the Central Military Commission being in overall charge, theater commands focusing on combat, and military services on construction, they clarify management authority, optimize processes and mechanisms, and consolidate practical achievements, mainly from aspects such as military facilities construction plan management, project approval, engineering contracting, survey and design, construction management, emergency construction, safety and confidentiality, and supervision and accountability, to provide strong legal guarantees for improving the quality, efficiency, and support capabilities of military facilities construction.
Today (June 5) marks June 5th Environment Day, with the theme "Beautiful China, I Act First." Building a beautiful China is a matter of paramount importance that General Secretary Xi Jinping consistently emphasizes. He stresses the need to firmly establish and practice the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, and to place the construction of a beautiful China in a prominent position in building a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping's thought on ecological civilization, building a beautiful China is increasingly becoming a conscious action of all people, jointly writing a new chapter of Chinese-style modernization where humanity and nature coexist in harmony. Today, green has become the distinct background color of a beautiful China. This year, the Babusha Forest Farm in Gansu will afforest 20,000 mu, and the Yellow River water, transported from over a hundred kilometers away, is irrigating new green hopes. In Beijing on a summer night, green electricity from Xinjiang spans 3,000 kilometers to "light up" the city. Currently, green electricity accounts for nearly 30% of Beijing's total electricity consumption. Where ecology thrives, civilization thrives. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has regarded ecological civilization construction as a fundamental project for the sustainable development of the Chinese nation. From north to south, inside and outside the Great Wall, from urban green spaces to rural fields, through numerous grassroots inspections and important meetings, the General Secretary, standing at the height of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, has steered the fundamental project of sustainable development for the Chinese nation, leading significant strides in building a beautiful China. He pointed out that the concept of green development must be integrated into all aspects of ecological protection, environmental construction, production and manufacturing, urban development, and people's lives, to accelerate the construction of a beautiful China. Following the direction guided by the General Secretary, various regions and departments have unswervingly followed the path of ecological priority and green development, continuously achieving new results in building a beautiful China. The "2024 China Ecological Environment Status Bulletin" released today shows that in 2024, the average concentration of PM2.5 in cities at or above prefecture-level was 29.3 micrograms/cubic meter, making China the country with the fastest improvement in air quality globally; the proportion of excellent surface water quality sections nationwide exceeded 90% for the first time, with the main streams of the Yangtze River maintaining Class II water quality for 5 consecutive years and the Yellow River for 3 consecutive years; as the country with the largest increase in forest resources globally, China's forest coverage rate exceeds 25%, and its "green assets" continue to grow. New steps have been taken in building a beautiful China. This year, documents such as "Beautiful China Pilot Zones," "Beautiful Cities," and "Beautiful Villages" have been introduced, and the construction of beautiful rivers, lakes, and bays has been deeply implemented, continuously improving the implementation system for building a beautiful China. All over the country, a series of landmark battles are being fought with higher standards, striving to basically eliminate prominent problems that citizens strongly complain about, such as severe pollution weather and black and odorous water bodies, and to resolve "at-home" environmental issues such as noise and oil fumes, continuously meeting people's new expectations for a high-quality ecological environment. The quality of ecosystems has steadily improved. In the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in Shaanxi, 36 golden monkey babies have been born this year, bringing the current number of Qinling golden monkeys to over 6,000. Since the establishment of the nature reserve system with national parks as the main body, ecological corridors have been connected, and natural reserves have been integrated, leading to continuous growth in the wild populations of flagship species such as giant pandas and snow leopards. The green background of high-quality development has become more distinct. China's first "sandy-arid-desert" photovoltaic experimental base has been put into use in Inner Mongolia, with over 150 photovoltaic experimental schemes supporting the acceleration of new energy construction. The national carbon market is steadily expanding its industry coverage, promoting the steady implementation of the "dual carbon" goals. Green sorting centers will exceed 1,000 this year, gradually improving the waste material recycling network, using the "green content" of development to enhance the "gold content" of the economy. Green lifestyles are becoming a new social trend. Green travel, old-for-new trade-ins, and waste sorting are integrated into daily life, and 35 million people have joined the ranks of ecological environment volunteers, jointly pushing the goal of a beautiful China to become a reality step by step.
From June 3 to 4, Ding Xuexiang, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, conducted research in Shanxi on the organization and support of the college entrance examination and the reform and development of energy. Ding Xuexiang first visited the Shanxi Provincial Admissions and Examination Management Center and the Taiyuan Jinyuan Experimental Middle School examination site, listened to reports on the college entrance examination work, and inspected various aspects of examination organization on-site. He stated that the college entrance examination is a matter of national importance and people's livelihoods, affecting the vital interests of millions of families. It is imperative to earnestly study and implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, and ensure the realization of the goal of a "safe college entrance examination." The reform of the examination and enrollment system and the organization and implementation of the college entrance examination must always bear in mind the mission of educating talent for the Party and selecting talent for the country, and safeguard the "lifeline" of fairness and justice. Shanxi is one of the fifth batch of provinces to implement comprehensive reform of the college entrance examination, and it must meticulously carry out examination services and comprehensive support work, strengthen full-process supervision of examination papers, severely crack down on examination cheating, strictly enforce admissions discipline, and strive to ensure the safe, stable, and smooth conduct of the college entrance examination. Ding Xuexiang visited Shanxi University of Applied Science and Technology to investigate the development of private colleges and universities. He stated that both public and private universities are universities run by the Party. Party leadership must be fully integrated into the school governance system, ideological and political guidance must be strengthened, the requirements and standards for ideological and political courses must be unified, and the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education must be put into practice. While cultivating highly skilled personnel, attention should also be paid to cultivating various talents needed for economic and social development. Policies and measures to increase employment assistance should be implemented to promote high-quality and full employment of college graduates. Ding Xuexiang visited State Grid Shanxi Electric Power Company to investigate the comprehensive reform pilot program for energy revolution. He pointed out that Shanxi is a major energy province and should take the lead in promoting the clean and efficient utilization of coal, improve policies and measures for new energy consumption and regulation, and accelerate the construction of a new energy system. He also emphasized strengthening energy supply during the peak summer period, scientifically carrying out power dispatching management, and ensuring the safe and stable power supply for people's livelihoods and important users. At the Taoyuan National Controlled Environmental Air Automatic Monitoring Point, Ding Xuexiang learned about the comprehensive management of air pollution. He emphasized the need to optimize and adjust the industrial structure, energy structure, and transportation structure to fundamentally solve environmental pollution problems. He also stressed enhancing scientific and precise pollution control capabilities, rectifying "scattered, chaotic, and polluting" enterprises in accordance with the law, and continuously improving air quality. Ecological environment monitoring data must be true and accurate to provide scientific basis for evaluating and improving policies and to support winning the blue sky, clear water, and clean land defense battles.
On June 5, Vice President Han Zheng met with the U.S. delegation to the China-U.S. high-level Track II Dialogue in Beijing. Han Zheng stated that China-U.S. relations are one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world today. Currently, China-U.S. relations are at a crucial historical juncture. Mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation between China and the U.S. are beneficial not only to the two countries but also to world peace and development. He expressed hope that the China-U.S. high-level Track II Dialogue would continue to gather true insights from insightful individuals in both countries, enhance understanding of China among various sectors in the U.S., and jointly promote the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations. The U.S. side stated that the U.S.-China high-level Track II Dialogue helps both sides better understand each other and provides more beneficial ideas for the development of bilateral relations. China's economic development is admirable, and both sides should strengthen dialogue and cooperation in areas such as trade and investment.
Vice President Han Zheng will attend the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, from June 7 to 13, and will also visit Spain, at the invitation of relevant parties.
The State Council recently issued the "Notice on Conducting the Fourth National Agricultural Census" (hereinafter referred to as the "Notice"), deciding to conduct the fourth national agricultural census in 2026. The "Notice" emphasizes that the census should be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, conscientiously implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, adhere to lawful, scientific, and people-centered census principles, uphold truthfulness and innovation, comprehensively ascertain the national agricultural and rural conditions in the new era, and objectively reflect new developments in agriculture, new appearances in rural construction, new changes in farmers' lives, and new achievements in rural reform. The "Notice" points out that the subjects of the Fourth National Agricultural Census are rural households, urban agricultural production and operation households, agricultural production and operation units, village committees, and township people's governments within the territory of the People's Republic of China. The main contents of the census include agricultural production conditions, grain and food production, new quality productive forces in agriculture, basic conditions of rural development, and living conditions of rural residents.
Currently, the national summer grain wheat harvest is more than halfway complete, with summer planting also underway. The latest agricultural scheduling from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs shows that large-scale machine harvesting of national summer grain wheat continues to advance northward. As of now, 182 million mu of wheat have been harvested, with overall progress exceeding half. Following the successful completion of harvesting in Hubei and Sichuan, wheat harvesting in Anhui and Henan is also nearing its end. Today (June 5), large-scale machine harvesting of over 60 million mu of wheat in Shandong Province, known as the "Granary of Qi and Lu," has fully commenced and is expected to last 7-10 days. This year, Shandong is focusing on building six major crop yield improvement pilot zones, including "Dezhou-Liaocheng Ton-and-a-half Grain" and "Yellow River Delta," to use these areas to辐射drive the overall increase in Shandong's grain production capacity. Hebei Province's over 33 million mu of winter wheat will soon begin large-scale machine harvesting from south to north. During this year's "Three Summers" period, Hebei Province is expected to organize and dispatch 2 million sets of agricultural machinery, including wheat combines and corn planters, for operation. As summer harvesting accelerates, summer planting is also proceeding simultaneously. Currently, summer planting in Henan has exceeded 60%. To cope with the recent high temperatures affecting summer planting, farmers are using various irrigation methods such as drip irrigation and micro-sprinkler irrigation to improve irrigation efficiency. In addition, Henan continues to monitor changes in rainfall and soil moisture, focusing on the role of 245 large and medium-sized irrigation areas in ensuring irrigation and planting, meticulously dispatching water sources such as reservoirs, pumping stations, and sluices to ensure irrigation where needed. The current summer planting area in Anhui has reached 32.33 million mu. In Tianchang, a major grain-producing county in Anhui, agricultural service cooperatives have accurately connected with surrounding large grain growers in advance, signing agreements for rice seedling cultivation and rice transplanting, and providing farmers with full agricultural services from seedling cultivation to field management, greatly improving planting efficiency and rice quality. Currently, over half of Hubei's 30 million mu of rice transplanting has been completed. In Dangyang, Hubei, growers have introduced drone seeding operations, which can directly and evenly spread seeds into the soil, achieving precise control. It is predicted that on June 6, the country will experience a new round of rainfall, with most wheat-harvesting areas expecting light to moderate rain. Various localities are deploying emergency harvesting operations in advance, strengthening the connection between harvesting and planting, and striving to improve the quality and efficiency of mechanized planting to lay a solid foundation for a bumper grain harvest throughout the year.
Reporters learned from the press conference held by the State Council Information Office today (June 5) that China's newly installed renewable energy capacity has exceeded 300 million kilowatts for two consecutive years. As of the end of April this year, the total installed capacity of renewable energy power generation reached 2.017 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 58%. To enhance the power system's capacity to absorb new energy, China will orderly promote the construction of large-scale clean energy bases and inter-provincial power transmission projects, improve the power grid dispatch and operation mechanisms, and specify that by 2027, the national new energy utilization rate will be no less than 90%. At the press conference, relevant officials from the National Energy Administration and other departments stated that China has built the world's largest internet-based power service system, and the national "getting electricity" service level continues to improve. Next, State Grid and China Southern Power Grid will focus on the new demands of enterprises and the public for power application and usage, strengthen power service guarantees for enterprises, and improve the power supply capacity for remote areas, isolated islands, and other end-of-grid locations.
Today (June 5) marks June 5th Environment Day, and various localities are holding diverse activities to enhance public awareness of ecological environmental protection and call on everyone to actively participate in building a beautiful China. The national main event for June 5th Environment Day was held in Chongqing today. The event announced the list of advanced models for the "Beautiful China, I Am an Actor" in 2025, and 11 provinces and municipalities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt also issued a joint initiative to protect the beautiful Yangtze River. Various activities were also carried out across the country. At Beijing's Wenyu River Park, ecological science popularization activities attracted public participation. Currently, the Wenyu River Park has 880 species of animals and plants. In Hebi, Henan, children visited a local sewage treatment plant, learning about the entire sewage treatment process through on-site visits and science popularization videos. In Zhoushan, Zhejiang, volunteers cleaned up garbage from rock crevices and tidal flats along the coast, protecting the beautiful coastline. In Wuhu, Anhui, people cleaned up garbage in park trails, lawns, and riverbanks, jointly maintaining a beautiful environment. In the Huangshui River basin in Qinghai, people planted Qinghai spruces, strengthening the plateau ecological barrier. In Hotan, Xinjiang, local villagers used the "straw checkerboard tree planting" method to "expand borders" and increase greenery, making the "green collar" on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert thicker. Practicing green and low-carbon living, co-building a beautiful China. Shizuishan, Ningxia, held an environmental creative market, where discarded materials such as plastic bottles and cardboard boxes were processed into environmentally friendly and practical toys and handicrafts.
The State Council Information Office held a press conference today (June 5) titled "Strivers on the New Journey" for Chinese and foreign journalists. Representatives of industrial workers from central state-owned enterprises were invited to discuss the theme of "Promoting Craftsmanship and Contributing to the Construction of a Strong Nation" with Chinese and foreign journalists. They shared their stories of pioneering innovation, forging national heavyweights, and fulfilling the mission of serving the nation with their skills in fields such as aerospace technology, crude oil extraction, ultra-high voltage power transmission, and equipment manufacturing. This vividly demonstrated the remarkable achievements of central enterprises in actively serving national strategies and promoting China's transformation from a manufacturing giant to a manufacturing powerhouse, and from "Made in China" to "Created in China."
On the 5th, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress launched an enforcement inspection of the Energy Conservation Law. This enforcement inspection will combine on-site inspections with entrusted inspections. The inspection team will conduct on-site inspections in provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) such as Tianjin, Jiangsu, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Sichuan. It will also entrust the Standing Committees of the People's Congresses of provinces (municipalities) such as Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Jilin, Shanghai, and Chongqing to inspect the implementation of the Energy Conservation Law within their respective administrative regions. The inspection team will closely adhere to legal provisions and focus on eight areas: implementation of energy conservation management systems, promotion of energy conservation in key areas, energy conservation management by key energy-consuming entities, promotion of energy conservation technological progress, implementation of energy conservation incentive measures, formulation of administrative regulations, departmental rules, and local regulations that complement the law, other problems existing in the implementation of the law, and opinions and suggestions for amending the Energy Conservation Law.
With the approval of the CPC Central Committee, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission have initiated a case investigation into Wu Cunrong, former Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Chairman of the Shanxi Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, for serious violations of discipline and law. Investigations revealed that Wu Cunrong lost his ideals and convictions, betrayed his original mission, implemented decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee with discounts and deviations, promoted illegal debt financing, and failed to effectively fulfill his primary responsibility for comprehensively strict Party governance; violated the spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation by illegally accepting gifts and money, accepting banquets that might affect impartial performance of official duties, and having others pay expenses that should have been personally borne; violated organizational principles by failing to truthfully explain issues during organizational talks and inquiries; crossed the line of integrity, condoned and tacitly allowed relatives to seek benefits by taking advantage of his official influence; succumbed to greed, used public power as a tool for personal gain, engaged in extensive power-for-money transactions, and illegally accepted huge amounts of property by using his official positions to seek benefits for others in planning approval, land nature alteration, and business operations. Wu Cunrong severely violated the Party's political discipline, organizational discipline, integrity discipline, and lifestyle discipline, constituted serious job-related violations and is suspected of bribery, and showed no restraint even after the 18th National Congress of the CPC, making his case serious in nature and having a terrible impact, thus warranting severe punishment. In accordance with the "Regulations on Disciplinary Actions of the Communist Party of China," the "Supervision Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Law on Sanctions for Public Officials of the People's Republic of China," and other relevant regulations, after deliberation by the Standing Committee of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and approval by the CPC Central Committee, it was decided to expel Wu Cunrong from the Party; the National Supervisory Commission decided to dismiss him from public office; his illicit gains will be confiscated; and his suspected criminal issues will be transferred to the procuratorial organs for review and prosecution in accordance with the law, with all involved property also transferred.
China's logistics industry prosperity index has remained in the expansion range for three consecutive months. The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing announced today (June 5) that China's logistics industry prosperity index for May was 50.6%, maintaining an expansion range for three consecutive months. Logistics demand in the consumption sector showed strong growth, with significant increases in logistics orders for home appliances and communication products. Investment in logistics infrastructure has accelerated, and the business activity expectation index continues to be in a relatively high prosperity range, indicating overall optimistic market expectations. China to establish 10 national data factor comprehensive pilot zones. Reporters learned today (June 5) from the National Data Administration that China will establish 10 national data factor comprehensive pilot zones in Beijing, Zhejiang, Anhui, and other places, supporting localities to conduct pilot programs in cultivating operating entities and promoting the prosperity and growth of the data market, aiming to fully unleash the integrated efficiency of the real economy and digital economy. Five major projects for the national youth student reading campaign launched. Recently, the Ministry of Education and the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee launched five major projects for the national youth student reading campaign. These include the "Read One Hour A Day" initiative; supporting the publication of a batch of braille and large-print classic books; supporting 10,000 rural school libraries to optimize supply and improve facilities; and promoting the combination of digital and traditional reading to enhance the comprehensive quality and innovative abilities of young people. Food testing capability verification plan for Belt and Road countries launched. The State Administration for Market Regulation and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization officially launched today (June 5) a food testing capability verification plan for countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. It is expected that nearly 40 official testing agencies will participate, which will promote mutual recognition of testing data and results among participating countries, avoid technical barriers caused by standard differences, and further enhance trade mutual trust. West-to-East Gas Pipeline system supplies 550 billion cubic meters of gas to the Yangtze River Delta. Reporters learned today (June 5) from PipeChina that the West-to-East Gas Pipeline system has cumulatively supplied 550 billion cubic meters of natural gas to the Yangtze River Delta region, with a peak daily supply volume of nearly 200 million cubic meters, injecting "green energy" into the high-quality integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on the 4th that Russian forces struck 133 temporary deployment points of Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries, and took control of one settlement each in Sumy Oblast and Donetsk region. From the evening of the 4th to the early morning of the 5th, Russian forces shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones in Belgorod Oblast, Rostov Oblast, Moscow Oblast, and other areas. Ukraine stated today (June 5) that the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Ukrainian Security Service successfully struck an Iskander missile system located in Bryansk Oblast, Russia. The Ukrainian side also claimed that in the early morning today, Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on multiple locations in Ukraine with 103 drones and one ballistic missile, and the Ukrainian military has intercepted them. Putin says a series of Ukrainian attacks aimed at disrupting peace talks; Ukrainian President calls Russian memo an ultimatum. Russian President Vladimir Putin held a government meeting on the 4th, stating that on the eve of the second round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine launched "deliberate attacks" targeting civilians in Russia's Bryansk Oblast and Kursk Oblast, aiming to disrupt and undermine the peace talks. Putin also stated that the Ukrainian side has suffered huge losses on the battlefield and is retreating along the entire front, attempting to intimidate Russia through "terrorist activities" to force Russia to cease fire and hold a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, but a ceasefire might be used by Ukraine for forced mobilization, replenishment of weapons and equipment, and planning terrorist attacks. According to a message released by Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov on the 4th, Putin told US President Donald Trump during a phone call that the Ukrainian side was systematically attacking Russian civilian facilities during the second round of talks. The Russian side also stated that Trump said during the call that the US side was unaware of Ukraine's plan to strike Russian airports. Trump said that Putin stated during the call that Russia would respond to the airport attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the same day that the ceasefire memorandum submitted by Russia to Ukraine was an ultimatum, not a proposal to de-escalate the situation. He also said that he was still willing to meet Putin even if Russia did not agree to Ukraine's ceasefire proposal.
Regarding the US increase in steel and aluminum tariffs, EU Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič stated on the 4th that the US actions are not conducive to current negotiations. Bernd Lange, Chairman of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, stated that the new US provocation is unreasonable, and if the United States does not suspend the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum, the EU will have no choice but to immediately take countermeasures. Leaders of Canada and Mexico also expressed opposition to the US decision on the 4th.
On the 4th, a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, jointly proposed by all 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, failed to pass due to obstruction by the United States. The draft called for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, immediate and unconditional release of all detainees, and immediate and unconditional lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip. In the vote that day, 14 of the 15 Security Council members voted in favor, with only the United States voting against. Riyad Mansour, the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, urged the United States to stop providing weapons to Israel and recognize the State of Palestine, and called on the international community to continue to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, when answering a question from CCTV reporters after the Security Council vote.
Iranian Supreme Leader Says He Rejects Coercion and Will Not Give Up Uranium Enrichment. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated in Tehran on the 4th that the United States is not qualified to interfere in Iran's uranium enrichment activities, and that the primary purpose of the United States' demand for Iran to completely abandon uranium enrichment is to hinder Iran's development. He added that completely abandoning uranium enrichment goes against Iran's beliefs and interests, and Iran clearly rejects such coercive tactics. More than half of Canadian wildfires still out of control. Data released by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre on the 4th showed that this year, wildfires in Canada have burned an area of 24,000 square kilometers, with 203 active wildfires, 104 of which are out of control. At least 33,400 people have been forced to evacuate in the severely affected provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. In Manitoba, two people have died due to the wildfires.
Mangzhong, or "Grain in Ear," is the ninth of the twenty-four solar terms and the third solar term of summer. At the end of the program, we delve into the vast land of China to appreciate the harvest scenes and folk customs during the Mangzhong season. The "Mang" in Mangzhong refers to crops with awns, such as wheat; "zhong" means sowing. Around Mangzhong, wheat is harvested, and crops like rice and corn are sown, making it a busy time for farming. By Mangzhong, temperatures rise significantly, and rainfall is abundant, making it the most vigorous growing season of the year for all things. Plums ripen in Jiangnan, and lychees turn red in Lingnan. Ancient people emphasized "eating with the seasons," perceiving the cycle of the four seasons through their taste buds. During Mangzhong, various regions also have customs such as sending off the Flower God and "An Miao" (praying for seedlings), one being a graceful farewell and the other a simple hope, both reflecting the ecological wisdom of revering nature and coexisting in harmony. Mangzhong, with both harvest and planting, is our most poetic response to the rhythms of heaven and earth.
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