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China activelyworks with other countries to build clean, beautiful world
By He Yin, People’s Daily
“Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”
“Wetlands and humanity are interdependent.”
Several bilingual banners in Chinese and Spanish are prominently displayed at the construction site of the Chinese-built Chancay Port in Peru.
They demonstrate that China not only pursues harmony between humanity and nature in its own development, but actively joins hands with other countries to build a clean and beautiful world.
Chinese modernization is the modernization of harmony between humanity and nature. While continuously accomplishing wonders in green development, China has also contributed wisdom and solutions to global environmental governance with its profound philosophy of ecological civilization.
The Chinese people have always revered and loved nature, and China’s 5000-year-long civilization embodies a rich ecological cultural component.The belief that humans are an integral part of nature and need to follow nature’s course is a distinctive feature of traditional Chinese culture.
Over 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius told King Hui of Liang (the state of Wei, whose capital was at Liang) during China’s Warring States Period (475-221 BC), “If the seasons of husbandry be not interfered with, the grain will be more than can be eaten. If chosen nets are not allowed to enter the pools and ponds, fish and turtles will be more than can be consumed. Ifthe axes and bills enter the hills and forests only at the proper time, the woods will be more than can be used.”
As times change and the world evolves, the ancient Chinese wisdom has taken ona new connotationin the modern era.
Laying green foundation of Chinese modernization
Guided by the philosophy that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, China has persisted with a holistic and systematic approach to conserving and improving mountain, water, forest, farmland, grassland, and desert ecosystems. It has ensured stronger ecological conservation and environmental protection across the board, in all regions, and at all times, which has led to historic, transformative, and comprehensive changes in ecological and environmental protection.
For instance, the Taklimakan Desert, the largest desert in China, has been completely encircled with asand-blocking green belt stretching3,046kilometers, which is the world’slongest ecological shield around a desert.
Thanks to three generations of dedicated foresters, Saihanba, located in the northern reaches of China’s Hebei province, has turned from a barren wilderness into the world’s largest man-made forest.
Launched in east China’s Zhejiang province, the Green Rural Revival Programhas received the Champions of the Earth award, the United Nation’s highest environmental honor, as it has shown the transformative power of economic and environmental development together.
As China embraces a green and beautiful future, a magnificent green picture is unfolding across the country, laying the green foundation of Chinese modernization.In recent years, the “green quotient” in China’s economic and social development has continued to rise. China has become the first country around the world with “zero increase” in land degradation, and its newly-added area of afforestation accounts for a quarter of the global total.
Joining hands to push forward global green development
As the world’s largest developing country, China has been actively working with other countries to pursue green development and push forward global environmental protection.
At the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China announced that it is ready to help Africa build “green growth engines,” narrow the gap in energy accessibility, adhere to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and jointly push for the global transition to green and low-carbon development.
At the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting held in Peru, China proposed to prioritize ecological protection, promote resources conservation and their efficient use as well as green and low-carbon development, and engineer an all-round green transition in economic and social development, so as to build a clean and beautiful Asia-Pacific.
At the Session II of the 19th G20 Summit held in Brazil, China called for efforts to improve global ecological governance and build a world economy characterized by eco-friendliness, saying that it stands ready to continue to deepen international cooperation with all sides on green infrastructure, green energy, green mining and green transport, and will provide support to developing countries to the best of its ability.
China is actively working for global cooperation on ecological conservation, whichdemonstrates its commitment to building a community of life for humankind and nature as a responsible major country.
Promoting global environmental governance for win-win cooperation
As a participant, contributor and trailblazer in global ecological conservation, China is firmly committed to putting multilateralism into action and promoting a fair and equitable system of global environmental governance for win-win cooperation, making contributions to protecting the shared home planet of humanity.
China has actively worked for the adoption, ratification, entry into force and implementation of the Paris Agreement, successfully hosted the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), and initiated the Belt and Road Initiative International Green Development Coalition.
So far, it has signed 53 memoranda of understanding on South-South climate cooperation with 42 developing countries, startednearly 100 mitigation and adaptation programs, and hosted over 300 capacity-building workshops related to climate change.
While keeping in mind that humanity lives in a community with a shared future, China has made significant contributions to building a clean and beautiful world.
Sebastien Perimony, a researcher with the Schiller Institute, believes that China’s proactive efforts and extensive cooperation have injected positive energy into the global fight against climate change.
As a Chinese poem reads, “Heaven does not speak and it alternates the four seasons; Earth does not speak and it nurtures all things.”Earth is humanity’s only and shared home, and protecting the environment is a common challenge and shared responsibility of the whole international community.
China remainsunwaveringly committed to advancing Chinese modernization featuring harmony between humanity and nature, and fostering global exchanges and cooperation in ecological conservation, so as to let the torch of respecting and protecting nature light up humanity’s way forward.
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Judge blocks Trump from deporting non-citizens using wartime law

A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to deport migrants allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua under a wartime law.
US District Judge James Boasberg issued a restraining order preventing the administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expel undocumented migrants accused of gang ties. The order initially protected five individuals challenging the deportation but was later expanded to all affected noncitizens in US custody.
Boasberg also directed that any planes carrying these migrants be returned to the United States. “Any plane containing these folks that is going to take off or is in the air needs to be returned,” he ruled. The restraining order will remain in effect for 14 days or until further court action.
The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act, citing Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization that has “unlawfully infiltrated the United States” and is engaging in hostile actions. However, civil rights groups, including the ACLU, argue that the gang’s activities do not meet the legal definition of an invasion.
The Justice Department has appealed the ruling, while the case continues in court.
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China’s new chapter in global innovation

By Gu Yekai, Liu Yiqing, People’s Daily
At a smart construction project site managed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation, a quiet technological revolution is underway. Amid cranes and concrete, engineers are deploying advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that could fundamentally reshape the construction industry.
Li Fengjian, an AI specialistwith Xianyuan Technology, detailed how the company’s latest intelligent system – built on a large model – adapts to complex construction environments.”Engineering machinery equipped with intelligent agents can adjust its operations automatically in response to weather conditions,” Li explained, adding that a spatiotemporal sensing network further enhances the system, providing real-time tracking of both personnel and materials throughout the construction site.
In February this year, Xianyuan Technology rapidly integrated its self-developed model with DeepSeek-R1, effectively blending a general-purpose framework with industry-specific models. This integration, Li noted, has produced a solution capable of delivering expert-level performance in challenging, dynamic environments. The firm is based in the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, aburgeoning AI incubator that now hosts over 200 innovative enterprises.
China’s technological transformation extends well beyond the construction sector. Overthe past three decades, the country has evolved from its initial forays into internet connectivity to becoming a key player in global digital innovation.
Here, a steady stream of technological innovations are emerging, from the early days of emails and web browsing to the cutting-edge technologies represented by DeepSeek and the dynamic evolution of social media.
Wu Jianping, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and headof the Zhongguancun Laboratory, pointed out that while China had introduced only one internet standard before 2005, it now contributes to over 200 worldwide. Such strides illustrate the country’s concerted push toward high-level technological self-reliance – a journey marked by both persistence and determination.
Beyond the digital realm, China is makingsignificant inroads in aerospace, new energy, and other high-tech sectors. It has transitioned from being a follower to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with global leaders, and in some areas, even taking the lead. Wu attributed these achievements to a dynamic ecosystem of policy reforms and talent cultivation that encourages creativity and technical expertise at every level.
Amid intensifying international competition, collaborative research and the integration of new technologies with traditional industries are central to China’s high-quality economic development.
Mei Linhai, a researcher at China’s State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Intelligence, remarked that the age of AI calls for continuous exploration. “In this era, everyone is an innovator. Only by persistently pushing the boundaries can we remain at the forefront of both technological and industrial development,” Mei observed.
In the field of general-purpose AI, Mei emphasized that independent innovation is paramount. He advocates for a self-driven industrial ecosystem that leveragesbreakthrough technologies to boost productivity and unlock new possibilities, Mei said.
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Chinese democracy in action:a village bench meeting shapes national law

By Wei Zhezhe, Liu Botong, People’s Daily
In a modest corner of Jiangmen, south China’s Guangdong province, residents of Weidong village are experiencing firsthand a form of democracy that starts at the grassroots level and reverberates all the way to Beijing.
Wu Tengxin, a local villager who relies on a scooter for daily mobility after contracting polio, recalls a time when the village’s public spaces were ill-equipped for people with disabilities. Now, thanks to a simple suggestion made during a meeting, his everyday life has changed.
In November 2022, a team from a local legislative outreach office – a branch of China’sNational People’s Congress (NPC) – visited Weidong village and set up a “bench-style meeting.” Residents, including the elderly and those with disabilities, gathered to voice their concerns about inadequate accessibility.
Amid the conversation, Wu offered a straightforward proposal: “I hope rural accessible facilities can be improved to make mobility easier for people with disabilities and the elderly.” His words were relayed verbatim to lawmakers.
The response was swift. On June 28, 2023, at the third session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee, legislators passed a law on building a barrier-free living environment. The law stipulates that improvements”shall align with social and economic development levels, coordinate urban and rural progress, and gradually narrow the gap in infrastructure between urban and rural areas.”
Today, Wu observes that the village’s main roads and public squares have been upgraded with accessibility features that make getting around considerably easier.
This episode illustrates what Chinese officials call “whole-process people’s democracy” – a system where citizen input is woven into every stage of policy development.
Jilie Ziri, head of Abuluoha village in Butuo county, southwest China’s Sichuan province, remarked that for young generations in China, democracy has become a lived experience. “Villagers are the masters of village affairs,” he said, emphasizing how active villager participation has injected new vitality into local governance.
Experts point to consultative democracy as a cornerstone of this process. Tao Kaiyuan, vice chairman of the Central Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy and vice president of the Supreme People’s Court, underscores the important role of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, whose members hail from every stratum of society and bring a wealth of expertise and connections.
Their regular forums, field research, and public consultations have created robust channels for citizens to contribute ideas and forge consensus.”This approach gathers collective wisdom and transforms public voices into policy,” Tao said.
Another crucial manifestation is the effectiveness of China’s political party system. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, Chinese democratic parties actively fulfill their duties, offering recommendations that often translate into concrete policy decisions. This integrated approach demonstrates the unique strengths of China’s political system and the advantages of whole-process people’s democracy.
Tao emphasized that whole-process people’s democracyhas evolved into an efficient and dynamic democratic practice – one that not only reflects the essence of socialist democracy but also presents a pioneering model of political civilization, contributing Chinese wisdom and solutions to global governance and democratic development.
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