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Express Tribune
09-08-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Ecology above, engineering below
The influencers explored the centre's work and will share their images with global audiences to show how Chinese cities are turning green ideas into living reality. Photo: file Over 50 foreign online influencers, exchange students and photographers visited Beijing Municipal Administrative Centre and explored its work in green buildings, ecological protection, energy innovations and green culture in Tongzhou District of Beijing. Organized by Beijing Tongzhou District Publicity Department and Cyberspace Affairs Office and supported by Global Times Online, the daylong event was titled "A Green Trip Beyond What You See: 2025 4th Chinese and Foreign Online Influencers Visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center." They visited the Beijing Investment Group Plaza, Heritage Site Park at the Ancient Government Seat of Luxian County, Beijing Bishui Reclaimed Water Plant and Canal West. They explored the centre's work and will share their images with global audiences to show how Chinese cities are turning green ideas into living reality. During the visit to Beijing Investment Group Plaza, they found answers to questions as to how can a building stay functional and beautiful while cutting emissions. Shaped like the traditional bronze ritual vessel called "ding", symbolizes "firmly standing in all directions." The building's roof integrates drainage channels with photovoltaic tubes to gather both rain and sunlight. Its surrounding glass curtain wall automatically adjusts reflectivity based on solar angle, reducing air-conditioning demand. Three floors underground integrate three major systems: renewable energy station, rooftop photovoltaic system, solar water-heating system. The same formula – engineering below, ecology above – powers the Beijing Bishui Reclaimed Water Plant, the first in the Centre to hide all of its hardware underground. All treatment facilities are located underground. Within 23 hours, the wastewater is fully transformed and becomes a replenishing source for the clear waters of the canal, cutting yearly carbon emissions. The centre has already nudged 700,000 residents from passive observers into active green-living participants. The influencers and students visited the Grand Canal, a Unesco world-heritage waterway. A 1.3-kilometre stretch of waterfront on the Canalwest has been transformed into a green living experience zone. An open riverside promenade with viewing decks and water-level plazas offers space for walking and sightseeing. A cluster of "waterfront play zones" hosts cafés, boutiques, sports outlets and night markets, creating round-the-clock leisure. The annual "Better Life Festival" stitches green shopping stalls to intangible-heritage crafts and sports zones, reviving the canal's historic "prosperity through water" spirit via 8 eco-stations that turn sustainability from a slogan into a daily choice. With 36 % green cover and sponge-cushioned walkways, the shopping district doubles as a rain sponge, while 3-D night projections powered by solar lights keep the night-time economy buzzing without extra carbon. Heritage Site Park at the Ancient Government Seat of Luxian County, spanning the Warring States to the Qing dynasties, has become Beijing's first "museum-park". The main exhibition area is designed as a subterranean structure, its roof planted with native grasses that blend seamlessly into the surrounding parkland, creating a "hidden museum" effect that allows the building to vanish into the landscape.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shared Civilizational Resonance: Media Dialogue Calls for Deeper Cooperation
BEIJING, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 'International Editors-in-Chief Roundtable,' co-hosted by Global Times and Global Times Online ( was recently held, bringing together editors-in-chief from China, Latin America, and around the world. Centered on the theme of "Harmony and Integration" Approach to China–Latin America Civilizational Exchange, the forum called for enhanced cross-cultural dialogue and practical cooperation to jointly build a more balanced and inclusive international media Sullemana, Senior journalist of the Ghanaian Times, emphasized the need for deepening economic and cultural exchanges between China and Latin America, envisioning a partnership rooted in shared destiny. Camila Escalante, Co-Founder of the Kawsachun News in Canada, stated that today's global media environment needs more cooperation based on mutual respect and trust, and highlighted China–Latin America collaboration as a constructive model. Belal Deeb, Founder of (Taather) Podcast Platform from Syria, noted that civilizational exchanges between China and Latin America have driven progress in fields such as education and technology, offering valuable pathways for multicultural coexistence worldwide. Angelica Maria sánchez REYES, a journalist with Diario El Mundohn in Honduras, observed that civilizational dialogue and technological collaboration are generating impacts far beyond traditional trade models. Chinese representatives also shared fruitful results from exchanges. Bai Long, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Global Times, introduced that China has established nearly 200 sister-city partnerships with 17 Latin American countries. Networks of Confucius Institutes and cultural centers have become important bridges for mutual understanding between peoples. Under the Belt and Road Initiative, key projects such as the Port of Chancay stand as symbols of deeper and high-quality cooperation. Liu Zhen, Vice President of Kuaishou Technology, pointed out that short videos have become a new channel connecting different cultures, with authentic and diverse content sparking vibrant people-to-people exchanges. Liu Hong, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of XinhuaNet, concluded by emphasizing that both China and Latin American countries have accumulated rich civilizational experiences throughout history and share similar modernization goals. He stressed the importance of upholding multilateralism, promoting mutual learning and shared development, and expanding the space for the Global South to express itself in the process of globalization. Company: Person: Yuan ChunxueEmail: yuanchunxue@ 0086-010-65361101City: Beijing, China A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Travelogue of China 2025' Inner Mongolia Tour Concludes, Highlighting Tech-Driven Growth and Global Cooperation
ULANQAB, China, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The five-day 'Travelogue of China 2025' Inner Mongolia Tour concluded on May 16, highlighting the region's digital innovation, sustainable agriculture, and expanding logistics network. Co-hosted by the China Public Diplomacy Association and Global Times Online, the event welcomed 23 journalists from 19 Asia-Pacific countries. Participants visited prominent sites in Hohhot and Ulanqab, including the Yili Modern Intelligent Health Valley, Inner Mongolia Data Exchange Center, Chahar High-Tech Development Zone, and the Qisumu International Logistics Park. At Yili's health valley and M·Grass, journalists observed how advanced technologies—from pasture cultivation to smart farming and intelligent manufacturing—are driving high-quality growth in animal husbandry. In the region's digital economy landmarks like the Yungu Exploration Port and data centers, reporters saw Inner Mongolia's emergence as a 'cloud valley on the grasslands.' Visits to agricultural innovation hubs such as the Cold-Tolerant Vegetable Academician Workstation, strawberry plant factories, and the Hongfu Modern Agricultural Park showcased Inner Mongolia's pioneering role in digital and modern agriculture. The delegation also explored Wulanhada Volcano Geopark, known as a 'natural volcano museum' with unique, well-preserved lava formations. In 2024, the site drew 4.47 million tourists, generating RMB 3.73 billion in revenue and supporting thousands of local jobs. At Qisumu Logistics Park, an international hub for China-Europe freight trains and agro-product processing, foreign journalists expressed interest in potential rail links to their own countries. 'China's infrastructure and diplomatic approach are not just resilient but visionary,' said Shahrokh Saei, a journalist from the Tehran Times. Isu Tuvshin, a Mongolian journalist from added that China's strategic planning and innovation give it 'a unique global trade advantage.' The 2025 series officially launched on May 12 at the National Dairy Technology Innovation Center in Hohhot, marking the eighth edition of the 'Travelogue of China' program. Company: Global Times OnlineContact Person: Jerri ShiEmail: shijierui@ +86 13699220342City: Beijing, China A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Global Campus Gen-Z Leaders Exchange Launched
BEIJING, April 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Campus Gen-Z Leaders Exchange program has been officially launched recently, jointly organized by the China Public Diplomacy Association, Global Times Online(huanqiu), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University, University of Macau, and Beijing Foreign Studies University. The program consists of two major components, Z-Leaders Online Forum and Z-Leaders Tour, bringing together more than 50 renowned university media reporters and young representatives from around the world. Participants will discuss topics relevant to Generation Z and visit key Chinese cities to experience China's development firsthand. This event aims to build a global youth communication platform that is cross-language, multi-temporal and multi-dimensional. The Z-Leaders Online Forum, which has begun on April 9th, features live-streamed discussions on pressing global topics including climate change, emerging industries, digital cultural dissemination, and AI applications. Each session includes expert presentations followed by open dialogue among international student participants. Interested participants can register through official channels of Global Times Online(huanqiu) or through QR codes available on promotional materials. The upcoming Z-Leaders Tour will take participants to various Chinese cities where they'll visit enterprises, universities, research institutions, and cultural landmarks to gain firsthand experience of China's development. The event has also announced plans to establish a permanent Global Youth Alliance connecting students from renowned universities worldwide, along with a Global Youth Cloud Initiative designed to address collective challenges. It represents one of the most comprehensive efforts to date to engage Generation Z leaders in international dialogue and collaborative problem-solving across cultural boundaries. Company: Person: Liu LeqiEmail: liuleqi@ 0086-010-65361101City: Beijing, China Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: in to access your portfolio
IOL News
21-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Stepping up with China's green and low-carbon development
THE Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development of Tsinghua University (Tsinghua ICCSD) and Global Times Online ( jointly released a research report titled "China's Green and Low-Carbon Development: Vision and Action" last week. The bilingual thematic report was the first of its kind jointly developed by an academic think tank and a media think tank, integrating the latest insights from both academia and industry on China's green and low-carbon development. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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More than 30 representatives from international organisations, such as the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the European Commission, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and Harvard University, attended the event. They witnessed the release of the report and engaged in in-depth discussions on China's green and low-carbon practices, opportunities for international cooperation, and global climate governance. The report not only summarised the logic and achievements of China's green transition but also systematically reviewed the country's policy framework, domestic actions, and international cooperation under the dual carbon goals. Through case studies and strategic recommendations, the report provides replicable practices for developing countries and unveils Chinese insights to global climate governance. The report features five exemplary case studies, illustrating China's multifaceted pathways to green and low-carbon development. One case is the China-Africa agricultural cooperation. The report highlights efforts such as those made by the team led by globally renowned Chinese agronomist Yuan Longping to promote hybrid rice in Madagascar. In recognition of China's efforts to help Africa enhance food security and climate resilience, the achievements of the team's hybrid rice demonstration project were even featured on the local currency. Another case focuses on the transformation of the power sector. China was developing a new energy-dominated power system, guiding the transition of coal-fired power plants towards flexible peak-load regulation through policy support and technological innovation. Green finance innovation was also a key area highlighted in the report. Huzhou, a city in east China's Zhejiang Province and one of the country's first green finance pilot zones, has established a digital platform and standardised system to support sustainable finance. In ecological governance, China's project to stabilise the edge of the Taklamakan Desert has built a 3,000-kilometer green shelterbelt over 40 years, pioneering a "who invests, who benefits" model for desertification control, while driving the growth of local industries. The report introduces state-owned enterprise transformation with the China Energy Investment Corporation (China Energy) facilitating the transition of high-carbon assets into low-carbon benchmarks through coal-fired power modernisation, renewable energy expansion, and innovative technology applications. The research report aimed to highlight China's practical achievements in harmonizing green growth with economic development, stressing the country's commitment to deepening international cooperation in an open and inclusive manner and providing guidance for stakeholders concerned with green and low-carbon transition and global climate governance. At the seminar, experts from both China and abroad discussed the progress of global climate governance and China's growing role in driving green transitions. They emphasised China's dual-track approach to international cooperation—North-South and South-South—, which contributed to China's solutions to building a fair and equitable global climate governance framework. Representatives from various industries also shared practical experiences. A delegation from Wuxi city in east China's Jiangsu Province introduced the city's 'Eight Major Action Measures' for Taihu Lake Governance, which ensure regional drinking water safety and prevent lake eutrophication. A representative from CRCC Development Group Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of China Railway Construction Corporation Limited, shared on desertification control efforts in Hetian, Xinjiang, demonstrating how developing the sand industry can supports both ecological restoration and economic growth. It's widely believed that the seminar and release of the report has provided a valuable platform for international exchange among experts and scholars and offered insights and solutions for advancing green and low-carbon development. DAILY NEWS
