KICKOFF FOR YOUTH FOOTBALL

<正>A boom in juvenile football is anticipated with a national reform plan worked out Developing the level of youth football teams and leagues is seen as a crucial factor for enhancing the overall strength of the sport in China.The recent release of a reform plan on the sport by the State Council,China’s cabinet,aims to cultivate football talent from a young age.     

NEW YOUTH LEADERSHIP

<正>Younger generations in China are playing an increasing role in national development while also chasing their dreams In April,a vlog created by user Lahongsang went viral on Bilibili,one of China’s most popular video-sharing platforms.In the video,Lahongsang,a youth in Shanghai,documented her average day as a residential building leader in a locked-down community in the metropolis.     

HALAL FO OD Awards Boost Confidence

China＇s First National Halal Food and Products Enterprise ＇Awards event came to a close in late July with theselection of 10 leading figures in China＇s halal food industry, 20 favorite halal food brands,the 20 prominent halal industry entrepreneurs and top 100 halal food enterprises.     

LET THE YOUTH SPEAK UP

<正>Program calls for wisdom and power of youth for global development After three years in China,Anna Dotsenko from Russia feels there is a shortage of channels for broadcasting information from China to the outside world.An innovation-led manufacturing miracle has unfolded in China over the past half century,said the project manager with an international innovation research institute in Huangpu District of Guangzhou,Guangdong Province.     

TOOLS FOR RECOVERY

Does the novel coronavirus outbreak mean econom ic opportunities for the U.S.that wouldn’t have been possible uncter normal circumstances?Some U.S.media and officials seem to hold that unkind hope.However,it is unlikely as the impact of the virus on China’s economy will be temporary and limited.     

VACCINES FOR ALL

In a world beset by the novel disease(COVID-19),never has global cooperation been so urgent.The world needs cooperation not only to combat the virus through medical support and assistance,but also in terms of distributing vaccines.     

DUET FOR DEVELOPMENT

Cities embrace counties for better allocation of resources From working in a quarry to becoming an outdoor performer,Ouyang Luofasheng has seen his life improve with green development.Ironically for the miner living in Ruijin,Jiangxi Province in east China,it started after the pit was shut down to prevent pollution.In 2018。     

CATALYST FOR CHANGE

Strengthening an all-dimensional relationship is a common goal between China and South Korea Economic development, cultural exchanges, and a tense situation on the Korean Peninsula-these shared opportunities and challenges are driving China and South Korea closer together. South Korean President Park Geun Hye made a four-day visit to China from June 27 to 30. The two East Asian neighbors confirmed they will cooperate more on bilateral relations and the regional issues in Northeast Asia.     

GROWTH FOR EVERYONE

The life of Zhou Huanrong, a nonagenarian from east China's Zhejiang Province, reflects a mosaic of the People's Republic of China’s (PRC) development over the past 70 years. He was a soldier and a farmer, and now runs his own business in his hometown.     

FACTOR FOR PEACE

正Jean-Pierre Raffarin,former French Prime Minister and a China analyst,attended this year’s Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in south China’s Hainan Province.In an exclusive interview with Beijing Review reporter Liu Ting on April 8,Raffarin discussed current issues,including U.S.protectionist measures,and his expectations for the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative.He also talked about China’s transformation,the importance of innovation and the potential for cooperation between China,Europe and the African continent.     

IMPORT FOR IMPETUS

Amid lingering chal-lenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, still managed to attract global participants and saw the enduring enthusiasm of domestic buyers and traders. More than $70.7 billion worth of tentative deals were reached for one-year purchases of goods and services at the event, Sun Chenghai, Deputy Director of the CIIE Bureau, told a press conference after its conclusion.Inaugurated in 2018, the CIIE is the world's first import-themed national-level trade show. This year's edition, in a first-ever, launched an online country exhibition. According to the CIIE Bureau, a total of 58 countries and three international orga-nizations participated, with five making their CIIE debut.     

FOR THE PEOPLE

Wang Yongnian,an 87-yearold resident in the Jiaxinglu Community in Hongkou District,Shanghai,receives day-time care from a community elderly care center at a resident service station,which also has an activity room,a healthcare center and a dining hall.He is satisfied with the services provided by the station.There are five such stations in the community,and 35 in the entire district.     

PREPARING FOR TAKEOFF

<正>Optimized COVID-19 policy set to help recover the tourism industry and enhance people-to-people exchanges Warm hugs,joyful tears,flowers…these are all common sights during family reunions at Chinese New Year or Spring Festival,which will fall on January 22 this year.Nevertheless,rather than being confined to celebrations at home,hugs,     

IMPETUS FOR CIRCULATION

<正>Chinese economy gets off to a good start and expects greater momentum from new reforms Despite the impacts of COVID-19,China’s economy registered a steady start in the first quarter of 2022,according to the National Bureau ofStatistics (NBS) on April 18.     

ANCHOR FOR GLOBALIZATION

<正>While Senegal,like many West African countries,is not an official partner in the Belt and Road Initiative,the Senegalese Ambassador to China,Abdoulaye Fall,described to Beijing Review reporters Sudeshna Sarkar and Ge Lijun how his country can contribute to,and benefit from,the initiative.The following is an edited excerpt of the interview: