绘就山西经济新蓝图——省发展计划委员会、省经济结构调整领导组办公室负责人就结构调整“1311”规划答记者问

In recent years, acting uponthe concept of Strategically read-justing its economic structure theprovincial CPC committee and gov-ernment have laid out the "1311Plan" that aims to develop potentialproducts and upgrade industrialmix. The main elements of the planare:     

Smart Solutions

At the International Horticultural Exhibition 2019 in Beijing, the organizers and stalls have roped in a new breed of assistants to cope with the rush of 16 million visitors from home and abroad. One of them is iBEN, an adult-sized robot sporting a 27 -in chinteractive screen. The screen is meant for visitors to make their queries. iBEN then helps them to register, navigate the expo that is the size of nearly 500 football fields, and make business inquiries.     

SAN BAI JIU KOU-A PILGRIMAGE

0ver many dynasties the reigning emperor continued to make a pilgrim-age to Jietai Temple and make sacrifices to the gods to save the land fromflooding. They always took the same path laid out by the siler moon.Eventually the path became one of beautifully smooth stones. Wildflowersperfumed the air and leafy trees provided shade.     

A Historic Mission

<正>A stronger China will make greater contributions to the future of human developmentGeneral Secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee Xi Jinping said during his report to the 19th CPC National Congress that"to make new and greater contributions for mankind is our Party’s abiding mission."As early as 60 years ago in 1956,not long after the founding of the People’s Republic of China and whilst the country was still steeped in     

2012 China International Friendship Cities Conference Held in Chengdu

International friendship-city activities are an important bridge for cities to enhanc eunderstanding and friendship and conduct exchanges and cooperation.We should adhere to the principle of mutual respect and win-win cooperation, carry forward traditional friendship, strengthen cultural and personnel exchanges and make joint efforts to create a better future for the cause. Lu Yongxiang, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the     

Chinese Trade Unions Strive to Protect Workers' Rights and Interests in Dealing with the Global Financial Crisis

Protecting the rights and interests of workers and staff members constitutes an important aspect of China＇s human rights protection. At the time when the country is dealing with impacts of the global financial crisis, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions has been working fruitfully and effectively to accelerate economic and social development and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of workers, therefore making contributions to the protection of the rights and interests of Chinese workers. Now I would like to make a brief introduction on this subject.     

Paradise in Sudden Enlightenment

THE pinnacled churches throughout the European continent, and the communicants within at their silent devotions to lit candles are generally a source of awe and reverence to visitors from the Far East. This scenario is in direct contrast to the crowded, bustling temples of China, where worshipers burn incense and make fervent wishes, kneeling and kowtowing, to brightly painted statues of Buddha or Bodhisattva.     

Art Gallery

XIAO Peng wasborn in 1964 inXi'an, theprovincial capital of Shaanxi.After graduatingfrom the fine arts department ofthe Capital Normal University in1986, he concentrated his effortson oil painting. He is now a professional artist and a member ofthe Beijing Artists' Association.At the age of 6, Xiao Pengcame to Beijing with his parents.Having grown up in a compoundwith residences arranged around asquare courtyard, in a typicalhutong of Beijing, Xiao Peng cherishes a deep and all-embraci…     

A Slippery Proposition

Energy experts weigh the pros and cons of China becoming a member of the International Energy Agency Despite proposals by some foreign government officials and members of the International Energy Agency (TEA), China is not about to make a decision to join the     

Reflection of feminism in modern China —— Reflection of feminism in modern China

The women＇s liberation movement in China started after the first opium war and it took shape with the aim of protecting the race and salvaging the country. Doubtlessly, the emergence of modern feminism opened the precedent in the theory of women＇s liberation in China and exerted a profound and far-reaching influence on women＇s liberation afterwards. But we must face up to the fact that there was some traps or misunderstanding of modern feminism, which were unfavorable for realizing women＇s rights and such influence was long, so much so that till today we are still seeing its existence. It is, therefore, necessary to have a full reflection of modem feminism, unveil the original meaning of women＇s rights and make women＇s rights return to human rights in order to make the development of women＇s fights continue.     

People Before Profits

Iwas in Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday when the news of the spread of the novel coronavirus in China really started heating up.I still had another week of travel before heading home to Beiing on February 1,and the rising number of text messages and calls from family and friends was really starting to make me nervous.     

How People's Democracy Works in China

正When King John of England agreed to the Magna Carta in 1215 to make peace with the rebellious barons, the royal charter was meant to protect the nobles' property rights. The primacy of the privileged has since become a hallmark of Western democracy. When Austrian-American political economist Joseph Schumpeter espoused an elitist model in 1942, he argued that given the incapacity of ordinary people to make intelligent decisions in politics, it is necessary to leave governance to politicians chosen through competitive elections, and his theory has gained broad acceptance in the West.     

On Human Rights from the Perspective of Human Dignity

In his government work report to the 3rd Session of the 11th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 5, 2010, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said: Everything we do is to make the people live happier and more dignified,make the society more just and more harmonious. This is held up by the media as the     

Mars Hsu：Putting Art back into Life

HAVING painted for over 30 years and made porcelain for over 20, Mars Hsu says her dream is the same as ever： to make art that is connected to the daily lives of the people, and to see her work shared and enjoyed.     

GOLDEN WATERWAY

正China to explore new methods to make the Yangtze River Economic Belt vibrant and green The Yangtze River,winding through 11 provinces,autonomous regions and municipalities from east to west,is China’s golden waterway.Protecting and improving the environment along the major waterway while developing the economy has been one of the top priorities of China.     

SHARED VISION

<正>Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the UN headquarters in New York City on September 26.Xi said that on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the UN,the international community should reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism,defend the principles and purposes of the UN Charter,safeguard the authority and role of the UN,and make joint efforts to promote world peace and common     

Gains of a Green Drive

Forests are replacing fields for the sake of ecology and economy, and it seems what＇s good for the planet is good for the wallet. Governor Qin Guangrong of Yunnan exhorts us to make protection of the environment an instinctual response at the personal and corporate level.     

Core Issues Between Israel and Palestine

正Jerusalem,a holy center of the three world religions:Judaism,Christianity and Islam Israel wishes to make Jerusalem the capital of Israel and the political and religious center of the Jewish people,as it wrote in the1980 Israeli Basic Law.Currently the holy city is under the control of Israel.Palestinians want East Jerusalem to be the capital of Palestine.The Old City in East Jerusalem contains a number of holy places     

Harmony amid Healthy Ecology

The sage Confucius advocated harmony among people of different points of view. Harmony is at the core of Chinese values and the underlying principle of China's domestic and foreign policy: that of resolving problems in order to establish common ground with other nations. All may then make their contribution to world peace and stability     

Good Policy of Enriching People Transforms Poor Mountain Areas

From June 11 to 16, 2012, together with other members of the CPAFFC fact-finding mission, I went to a mountainous area in southern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.During the six days we traveled over 1,800 kilometers and visited one city and twelve prefectures and counties.The highlight of our mission was to make on-the-spot investigation in the Xihaigu area, known for its poverty and considered by the United Nations as one of the least