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Here's the news. The Chinese government has released a list of measures to foster new growth points in the culture and tourism sector and boost related consumption.
Per the document issued by the State Council, a series of events will be launched to incentivize cultural, and tourism consumption, encouraging measures such as offering more coupons and discounts for consumers, as well as more cultural, arts -related, and other relevant services at public institutions.
To cater to the varied consumption demand of different age groups, more tailored hospitality, and travel services will be launched for families, with children, and more high quality, customized services and products will be made available for elderly people.
The document also outlines efforts to diversify culture and entertainment products and to support localities in raising large -scale commercial performance attendance capacities within permissible ranges.
Other measures include the provision of new products and consumption scenarios for immersive active cultural and tourism experiences, the construction of new spaces for the performing arts and digital exhibitions, and the development of nighttime cultural and tourism activities.
The State Council has outlined further efforts to optimize the country's inbound travel policies and fully leverage existing visa -free entry policies to boost the supply of inbound tourism products.
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Adora Cruises A leading Chinese cruise operator has recently announced its future coastal cruise plans in Qingdao in East China's Shandong Province.
The company revealed that its flagship vessel, Adora Magic City, China's first home -grown large cruise ship, will launch its coastal voyage from Qingdao in April this year.
This new offering targets travelers in Northern China.
Industry insiders believe that this move will not only enhance Adora Cruise's service portfolio, but also bolster Qingdao's position as a key player in the rapidly expanding Chinese cruise industry.
Adora Magic City will set sail from Qingdao International cruise homeport on April 6th, offering two international cruise routes, each spanning four nights and five days to Fukuoka, Japan and Jeju of South Korea.
This marks the first time that the vessel will operate from a Chinese port city outside of Shanghai, denoting a strategic expansion of Adora cruise's network.
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A newly published report indicates that China's rising demand for intelligent manufacturing industry workers is projected to exceed 31 million by 2035 with growth of the industry.
The report on the employment trends of application -oriented talent within the new -quality productive forces, the first of its kind in China, was published by Renmin University of China, aiming to systematically explore the emerging special talent group, providing a reference for manufacturing enterprises in selecting and cultivating skilled personnel.
Individuals who hold roles such as team leaders, technicians, transmissions, and quality inspectors in smart manufacturing enterprises.
A group termed Purple Collar Workers in the report are becoming a driving force for manufacturing sector transformation.
The report outlines that purple -collar workers generally exhibit several key characteristics, including primary work in production settings, strong learning capabilities, significant They show core competencies in areas such as acceptance of new technologies, innovative learning, integration of diverse technologies, and communication.
Zhao Zhong, head of the School of Labor and Human Resources at Renmin University, said that the growth of the purple -collar talent pool will support industrial transformation and upgrading, contributing to socioeconomic development.
According to the report, China's demand for purple -collar workers was approximately 25 million in 2022, and the demand for purple color positions requiring bachelor's degrees or higher is expected to increase from 28 % in 2022 to 57 % by 2035.
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Chinese scientists have been exploring the feasibility of an idea proposed by elementary school students, creating a flag that can wave on the airless moon.
At the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory, researchers from Beijing and the eastern province of Anhui are collaborating to develop a payload for the Chang 'e -7 mission, inspired by the creativity of the students from Changsha in central China's Hunan Province.
According to Zhang Tianzhu, Deputy Director of the Laboratory's Future Technology Research Institute, this a scientific outreach project will accompany the Chang 'e -7 probe to the lunar South Pole aiming to use electromagnetic field interactions to make the flag appear to wave on the moon.
Zhang explained that the absence of an atmosphere creates a vacuum on the Moon, making it difficult for a flag to wave like it does on Earth.
The students proposed that scientists design a closed -loop wire on the flag's surface, enabling bi -directional currents.
The interaction of the electromagnetic fields would allow the flag to wave.
Zhang noted that if successful it will be the first flag to flutter on the lunar surface, adding that this scientific outreach payload project is expected to be completed by February.
Zhang said that this initiative could enhance young people's understanding of China's space endeavors and ignite their interest and enthusiasm for future careers in aerospace.
The Chang 'e -7 mission, scheduled to launch around 2026, aims to search for evidence of water, or ice, at the Moon's south pole.
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Taihu, China's third -largest freshwater lake, located in the country's manufacturing heartland, has seen its water quality improve to its best level in 30 years.
The lake is located in the Yangtze River Delta region, one of China's most industrialized and densely populated areas, and was once infamous for its algae outbreaks caused by pollution.
In 2024, for the first time in 3 decades, the average water quality of the lake reached Grade 3 on the country's 5 -tier water quality system, meaning it was classed as fairly good.
That is according to the Department of Ecology and Environment of Jiangsu Province, where much of the lake is located.
During the summer of last year, the lake saw the average area and algae density of its blue -green algae bloom drop year on year by 15 .8 % and 17 .5 % respectively.
Taihu, an important water source in East China, has a history of pollution, most notably since the 1990s due to rapid industrialization and urbanization in the region.
Since 2007, Jiangsu has pressed phosphorus -related enterprises near the lake to reduce discharge and promoted wastewater collection and treatment among a package of pollution control measures.
the area around the lake has also undergone a transition toward high -tech and less polluting industries.
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In chinese us lessons about reality and also ourselves.
Being one of the most common elements in daily life, water has always offered Chinese philosophers and artists a lot of inspiration.
Traditional wisdom born out of water continues to exert an influence on the lifestyle and way of thinking of the Chinese people today.
In ancient China, water was the model for philosophical ideas about the nature of the cosmos.
One of the most popular phrases about water is that the highest goodness is like water.
Ling poor, a renowned Taoist philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC during the spring and autumn period.
The goodness, shan, in Laozi's philosophy refers to one's high state of self -feeling, wisdom, and behavior.
Why did Laozi believe that water was the highest level of goodness?
In Dao De Jing, a fundamental text for Taoism, Laozi explains that water nourishes everything in it without competing with them.
Water always stays low, seeks out the lower spots to fill them, and has the capacity to level itself, no matter where it is found.
Water is also unbounded.
When water faces an obstacle, it simply flows around it.
Therefore, water is seen as humble, harmonious, inclusive, and open to change.
The same virtues of water can also be seen in the 2022 American Sci -Fi movie, Avatar, The Way of Water.
The Way of Water is depicted as having no beginning and no end.
The sea is around you and in you.
The sea is your home, before your birth, and after your death.
Our hearts beat in the womb of the world, our breath burns in the shadows of the deep.
The sea gives, and the sea takes.
The wisdom in the movie bears a strong resemblance to the Chinese philosophy of harmony between men and nature, both calling for respecting for nature.
The ancient Chinese believed that water was the root of all life.
All things, including beauty and ugliness, virtue and unworthiness, ignorance and brilliance, are born of water.
water. Human beings are no exception.
In the eyes of Lao Tzu, water is the softest, yet strongest substance in the world.
He once said that nothing in the world is softer than water, yet nothing can better attack the strong than water.
For example, constant dripping water wears away rock.
Another theory of Laozi argues that the weak can subdue the strong, the soft can subdue the tough.
He believes that if a person possesses such qualities he or she is a saint.
Water is a carrier but water also has a temper.
Chinese ancient philosopher Xunzi once said water can carry a boat but can also overturn it while the boat is compared to the ruler.
The phrase carry or over turn the boat signifies the importance of popular support.
People are the critical force which decides the future of a governance system.
Water has even endowed Chinese martial artists with inspirations.
The legendary Bruce Lee, for example, drew inspirations from water and his creation of Jeet Kune Do as a martial art, is formless, fluid, efficient, and is always changing based upon the opponent.
It values simplicity.
Life is just like a raft adventure.
Whenever you face a tough situation just ask yourself What would water do?
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The Chinese government has released a list of measures to foster new growth points in the culture and tourism sector and boost related consumption.
Per the document issued by the State Council, a series of events will be launched to incentivize cultural and tourism consumption, encouraging measures such as offering more coupons and discounts for consumers, as well as more cultural, arts -related, and other relevant services at public institutions.
To cater to the varied consumption demand of different age groups, more tailored hospitality and travel services will be launched for families with children, and more high -quality customized services and products will be made available for elderly people.
The document also outlines efforts to diversify culture and entertainment products, and to support localities in raising large -scale commercial performance attendance capacities within permissible ranges.
Other measures include the provision of new products and consumption scenarios for immersive cultural and tourism experiences, the construction of new spaces for the performing arts and exhibitions and the development of nighttime cultural and tourism activities.
The State Council has also outlined further efforts to optimize the country's inbound travel policies and fully leverage existing visa -free entry policies to boost the supply of inbound tourism products.
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