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Maritime Silk Road deepens collaboration, cultural exchange

2025-11-22 吴小雨 CATTI练笔英-中

李强会见俄罗斯总统普京（2025-11-19）

当地时间2025年11月18日下午，国务院总理李强在莫斯科克里姆林宫会见俄罗斯总统普京。李强首先转达习近平主席对普京总统的亲切问候和良好祝愿。李强表示，在两国元首战略引领下，中俄新时代全面战略协作伙伴关系保持高水平运行。今年以来，习近平主席同普京总统两度会晤，为中俄关系进一步发展指明了方向。面对变乱交织的国际形势，中方愿同俄方秉持世代友好初心，加强发展战略对接，深化各领域合作，取得更多实际成果，更好服务两国发展振兴。李强指出，中方对发展中俄互利合作的决心和立场是一贯的，愿同俄方进一步增强合作韧性，巩固和维护两国合作的稳健发展势头。双方要共同办好新的中俄国家级主题年，用好免签等“双向奔赴”的惠民政策，促进两国人民更加相知相亲，筑牢双边关系的民间友好基础。中方愿同俄方继续通力协作，落实上海合作组织天津峰会成果，弘扬“上海精神”，深化团结合作，打造践行全球治理倡议的样板，推动上合组织高质量发展，为地区乃至世界的和平与发展作出更大贡献。普京请李强转达对习近平主席的亲切问候和良好祝愿，祝贺中共二十届四中全会胜利召开，表示坚信中国将在习近平主席的有力领导下顺利完成“十五五”规划确立的发展目标，取得更加显著的经济社会发展成就。俄中新时代全面战略协作伙伴关系处于历史最高水平。俄方愿同中方密切高层交往，拓展经贸、能源、农业、基础设施建设等领域合作，扩大人员往来。祝贺中方成功举办上合组织天津峰会，俄方愿同中方进一步加强在上合组织、金砖国家等多边框架内的沟通协作，维护地区和世界和平稳定，促进共同发展。

2025-11-22 谢治元 CATTI练笔中-英

【管理之道】茨齐路站，服务看细节

加油站现场服务从来不是孤立的“加油”动作，而是从车主进站引导、咨询沟通、加油服务到离站送别，每一个环节串联起的全流程体验。它既要追求高效便捷的效率，更要传递贴心周到的服务，从员工迎送时的一句问候、解答疑问时的耐心程度，到车主等待时的主动关怀，每一个细节、每一次互动，都直接影响着车主对加油站的认可。

2025-11-22 简晓琪化工中-英

China's express delivery: Speed and efficiency of a nation in motion

China's express delivery industry has ranked No. 1 in the world for 11 consecutive years. During this year's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday in early October, an average daily volume of over 900 million parcels were processed across the country. The dynamism and vibrant growth of China's delivery and logistics sector epitomizes the success stories of the nation's governance. Express at your doorstep In 2024 alone, the total number of parcels reached a record 175 billion—meaning, on average, every Chinese person received 124 deliveries last year. The country is now home to around 16,000 courier companies, with annual revenue surpassing 1 trillion yuan for four years in a row, and two of the companies entering the Fortune Global 500. Behind this remarkable growth lies China's booming online consumption and its vast, integrated transportation network: online retail sales have exceeded 13 trillion yuan, supported by more than 500,000 delivery outlets that blanket the entire nation. Same-day delivery within major city clusters and next-day delivery between key cities have become the norm—putting China at the forefront of global logistics efficiency. Even in rural areas, 95 percent of villages now have access to integrated courier and logistics service stations. Express delivery has reached places once thought impossible—like Tuiwa village, one of the highest villages in the world with an altitude of 5,070 meters, and Shenxianwan, a frontier outpost perched at 5,380 meters. Both now receive regular parcel deliveries. Innovation behind the parcels In 2023, China accounted for nearly 40 percent of all global patent applications in express delivery, ranking first worldwide. The industry has fused deeply with digital technology—big data and AI algorithms now forecast demand, optimize routes, and manage inventories. By the end of 2024, over 6,000 unmanned delivery vehicles had entered large-scale commercial operation, and nearly three million parcels had been delivered by drones. In JD.com's (China's e-commerce giant) fully automated "Asia No. 1" warehouse, smart systems can scan 200 labels, shelve 20,000 items, and take 320,000 photos in just one minute. In Jiangsu Province, the local specialty hairy crabs now fly across the Yangtze River by drone, reaching Shanghai in just 15 minutes—two and a half hours faster than by road. Benefiting the society: environment, jobs, urban-rural prosperity Green growth: China's express delivery industry has embraced green development, creating an eco-logistics system from order to delivery. By the end of 2024, electronic waybills had achieved near full coverage in the industry, 200 million boxes were reused, and over 70,000 clean-energy vehicles and widespread solar facilities powered operations. Job creation: More than 3.6 million people now work full-time in China's express delivery industry. Governments at all levels have introduced policies to protect couriers' rights—from wages to working hours and insurance. In 2024 alone, over 450,000 couriers received up-skill training. Local postal authorities and workers' unions, partnering with the delivery companies, have set up rest stations and childcare programs to enhance couriers' sense of belonging. By 2025, 65 individuals and teams had earned national honors, and several outstanding couriers were elected people's congress deputies, giving the industry's workforce a stronger public voice. Linking urban and rural areas: Through delivery subsidies for farm products and increased inputs in cold-chain logistics, a new model is well in place to connect rural e-commerce, specialty farm products and local farmers via express delivery. This approach helps quality products move fast from villages to cities, bringing rural goods to urban tables. Nearly 150 flagship projects, each handling over 10 million parcels annually, now serve as models of "express delivery empowering modern agriculture," driving both rural revitalization and urban-rural prosperity. China's express delivery industry, with its staggering numbers and relentless innovation, is more than just a logistical marvel. It is a microcosm of the nation's high-quality development, proving that progress is measured not only in parcels delivered but in opportunities created, distances bridged, and a future being built, one doorstep at a time. (The author is an observer of international affairs.)

2025-11-22 谭琳琳 CATTI练笔英-中

Is an aurora cruise worth it? I joined Hurtigruten's Signature Voyage to find out

I've been fortunate enough to catch several northern lights displays in just a few years, including from my own backyard in Nottingham, U.K. (thank you Gannon Storm 2024). As an aurora reporter, one of the most common questions I get asked is, "Where's the best place to see them?" Here's what I tell everyone: For your best chance, you'll want to head above the Arctic Circle under the auroral oval. The important thing to keep in mind is that no matter what, make sure you pick somewhere you want to go, regardless of whether the northern lights make an appearance. Why? Well, that's because they don't always show up — and that's part of their charm (and frustration). That's why I love Hurtigruten's voyages. They're a window into a new world filled with Arctic life, culture and coastlines of unbridled beauty. Even without auroras, they make for an unforgettable adventure. I joined the southbound North Cape Signature Voyage, sailing from Tromsø to Oslo, which meant spending several nights above the Arctic Circle. Being this far north increases your chances of seeing the northern lights; for me it did. And in spectacular fashion at that. Cruising has never really been my thing — at least, not the usual kind of cruising. I'm not drawn to floating resorts with thousands of passengers, 24/7 entertainment, or whistle-stop tours that leave little time to breathe. My idea of a perfect voyage is quieter, one that doesn't just give you a taste of a country but lets you truly experience it. Hurtigruten offers that and so very much more. A couple of years ago, I joined Hurtigruten's Astronomy Voyage along Norway's coast. It was a ship full of skywatchers and brilliant lecturers too, as onboard astronomer Tom Kerss turned the northern lights into a living lesson on space weather. I savored every minute of it, and ever since, I've wanted to experience Norway's coast again. So, when I heard about the company's new Signature Voyage, I couldn't wait to see how it compared. The Signature Voyage lets you stay longer at each port, giving you more time to explore on shore or join guided excursions. It also offers a more in-depth onboard experience, with a larger expedition team leading lectures, tastings and workshops, creating a hands-on connection to the culture and nature around you. Like the Astronomy Voyage, it's a breathtaking journey, one that doesn't just give you a window into Norwegian life, but lets you live it. Waking up to a different view each morning, from snow-capped mountains and rolling hills to dramatic fjords and tiny islands peppering the landscape, there wasn't a bad view or a dull moment aboard. It's day one of my latest voyage, and we leave Tromsø under low clouds wrapped around the mountains like a knitted hat. The MS Trollfjord hums north through crisp Arctic air. That night, a few of us paced around on deck, scanning the skies for a faint milky band of light — the first sign that something might be stirring in the Arctic sky. Then, out of nowhere, a substorm arrives. It seems to tear a hole in the cloud just wide enough to give us aurora hunters a glimpse of the show unfolding above. A thin band of green light snakes across the sky, then suddenly begins to dance, swirling overhead and reaching down to offer us a cosmic handshake and welcome us to the Arctic. A fitting reward for those who had waited patiently out on deck. By the time the announcement of the show comes over the tannoy and the rest of the passengers rush out after changing into coats and boots, the best of the burst is already fading. Within a minute, it's gone. The cloud rolls back in and the snow takes hold once more. At Honningsvåg, the Arctic wind slaps awake any illusions of softness as we look out over the serene winter wilderness. I join a small group of adventurers from the Signature Voyage for an ATV ride up toward the North Cape. The ground is dusted with snow and the otherworldly terrain makes us feel like we're driving through a majestic painting. The weather changes every three minutes. Sideways hail, flurries of snow, a splash of rain. The only constant is the roaring wind. At the North Cape, you truly feel like you've reached the edge of the world. It's the northernmost point of mainland Europe, a place where weather and emotions seem to converge. It's a must-visit for anyone who ventures this far north. That evening, as we prepare to set sail, I notice a few stars in a break in the clouds. Good enough for me. Sure enough, a small window opens and a subtle aurora appears. Almost as soon as it did, the modest show began to be shut down by clouds. Hail arrives like a hostile encore. I retreat to the bar, where there's live music and a low buzz of happy chatter. High above the Arctic Circle, Alta is known as the "city of the northern lights," a place where auroras often dance overhead for the 21,000 who call Alta their home. As we approach, morning begins to break and Alta's shoreline flickers with houselights glowing like candles. This morning, we're headed to the Northern Lights Cathedral, a striking building with a large spiraling structure and titanium-clad tiles covering the exterior. Consecrated on Feb. 10, 2013, the cathedral was inspired by the meandering waves of auroras and how they dance in the sky. Inside, we join a guided tour to learn more about the interesting architecture and (very well thought-out) design. From there, we head to Alta's rock art, a UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1985. The carvings and paintings, some dating back as far as 7,000 years, depict fishing, hunting, rituals and moments of daily life. There are even some geometric shapes with no known resemblance to anything we find on Earth today — perhaps these are some prehistoric doodles? I find myself tracing the shapes with my eyes, trying to decipher the stories they tell. Yet, none depicted the aurora. I find it surprising, considering how common they are in this part of the world and how iconic they are to the landscape today. Later that night, the sky is cruel. A blanket of thick clouds smothers the sky. People slip in and out of the bar to test the weather, hoping for just a glimpse of the stars beyond. Phone alerts buzz with aurora activity, but all we see is clouds. I take a photo anyway and the result is a green sea of clouds, a wicked reminder of what we're missing. It's hard not to be disappointed at times like this, but when you're chasing auroras, you're at the whim of nature. And tonight, nature said no thank you. Instead, we sit together with new friends, imagining the show that might be playing out above the clouds and talking over our day in Alta. I tell a few passengers that up here, Kp index — a scale from 0 to 9 that measures how disturbed Earth's magnetic field is, the higher the number, the stronger the northern lights — don't matter as much as clear skies. The solar wind's been strong, Earth's magnetic field is primed. If the clouds lift tomorrow, it could be our night. We slide into Narvik under a sky that can't seem to make up its mind. Sitting in the lounge, the panoramic windows frame a serene scene: gulls looking for their next meal, a working harbor and a rain shower that doesn't quite commit. The Arctic Train takes us along rugged mountainsides, and with every passing minute, the season changes. It's a truly stunning ride, where autumn fades into winter almost in the blink of an eye. At the top, we step out into powder snow at least two feet deep, a stark contrast to the mild, rain-soaked landscape we'd left below. We learn about the Ofoten Line, built to carry iron ore through the wild terrain, before beginning our descent. On the way back down, the crew handed out warm cinnamon buns, exactly what we all needed. That evening, I enjoyed an exquisite dinner at Røst, the ship's fine dining restaurant. Each of the five courses is a story, ingredients drawn from the Norwegian coast and served with a smile and an interesting insight into the inspiration behind each plate. But I couldn't fully relax, I still had one eye on the aurora forecast and another on the radar satellite imagery telling me we were heading towards some relatively clear skies. I had a peek outside. I spotted a telltale sign of something stirring as a milky green band whipped across the sky. This was it. I ran downstairs, donned my warm clothes and dashed back out on deck, camera in hand. It didn't take long for the deck to turn into a tiny festival, gasps, cheers and the soft click of a hundred shutters. The faint green band grows brighter, stretching across the sky and dancing to the whims of Earth's magnetic field. Then comes the color. The waxing and waning of the substorm conditions fuel auroras all night, keeping us spellbound for hours. The atmosphere is one of pure joy. Sometimes it's loud, awe-inspiring and exciting. Other times it's hushed as people take it all in and use the moment to reflect. People compare the shapes to animals. I see a chameleon with a long curling tail; someone else swears they can see a whale. Some stand there speechless, attempting to take it all in. Near midnight, I retreat to my cabin, open the blinds and lie in bed watching the green curtains flicker and ripple through the sky. It's surreal, auroras from under a duvet. Narvik set the bar impossibly high, but the days that followed were no less special. We drifted south through fjords brushed with morning light, past the Seven Sisters, with the sunlight finally warming our faces. The coming days were filled with interesting lectures on whales to navigation, cooking demonstrations out on deck and craft sessions where wool and conversations intertwined. At Åndalsnes, I took the gondola up the mountain. The view that greeted me left me utterly speechless. I walked for several hours, pausing often to take in the way the light shifted across the landscape. The unrivalled beauty of that place will stay with me forever. The remaining evenings were cloudy and, as we ventured further south, the chances of northern lights dimmed. So, instead of racing out on deck every five minutes to see if we could catch a glimpse, we relaxed in the bar and enjoyed each other's company, reminiscing about the unforgettable night of vibrant aurora activity and sharing plans for future adventures. When I needed a moment of quiet, I found it in the sauna, its floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Norwegian coast like a painting that won't stay still. I followed the view with an ice-cold shower, just to let the Arctic in one last time. If you're looking for a floating city, this isn't it. But if you crave authenticity and a voyage that lets you see, taste and experience the coastline, then absolutely, this is the voyage for you. Life aboard the MS Trollfjord is very special indeed. As fellow passenger Louise Capp from California told me, "The journey is the destination with Hurtigruten. The camaraderie that develops on the aurora cruise is the best part of the cruise." Capp went on to describe seeing the northern lights as "both awesome and magical. I felt alone in the universe; and I also felt deeply connected to my fellow stargazers". That feeling of shared wonder echoed again and again with everyone I spoke to. Art Killian, from Illinois, put it perfectly, "the Northern Lights! We'd met before, in photos … but on that chilly October night in the Norwegian fjords, they reached right out and shook our hand! Thanks to the remarkable crew of the MS Trollfjord, and the insight and guidance of our adopted pal, Daisy Dobrijevic, we saw them the way they need to be seen … wild, unpredictable, gorgeous and fleeting." For Bob Miller from Illinois, the entire experience was both overwhelming and humbling. "Norway's coast is unique and ruggedly beautiful. The northern lights were stunning in their behavior and hints of color that technology only enhanced. Staring at them for over an hour was more than what I expected and really more than my mind could process. The universe amazed me yet again." And Rose Miller, from Illinois, summed up what so many of us felt by the end of the voyage, "the fjords were immense and amazing to see. The cities and towns are so pretty and clean and the people are so very nice. The topper was seeing the northern lights. They were just truly stunning and left you awestruck." Hurtigruten's Signature Voyage offers time to explore, reflect and share the deck with other like-minded individuals in pursuit of something truly remarkable, the northern lights. I came for the northern lights but found so much more. The crew made everything effortless and the ship became a bubble of warmth and good energy. Days were as full or as quiet as you needed them to be. One night may give you the lights, but it's everything in between — the waiting, the wonder, the laughter — that makes the journey unforgettable. Editor's note: This article was made possible by travel provided by Hurtigruten

2025-11-22 黎扬静航空英-中

Indian female business owner uses MBA to start first ABC Alphabet Biscuits in South Korea

Nidhi Agrawal is the definition of confidence. Even through a virtual interview, the female business owner radiates a sense of self-assurance and speaks with conviction. The Cambridge Dictionary defines confidence as “a feeling of being certain of your ability to do things well.” Merriam-Webster describes it as “a feeling or consciousness of one’s powers or reliance on one’s circumstances.” Agrawal emits both definitions. “I don’t often boast or talk about myself, but I’m confident in the things I do, and saying all of them out loud gives me more confidence to work towards doing things right,” she says. While this was what drew me deeper into our call, her career as a foreign female business owner of a biscuit business, Hangeul Kwaja (한글과자), aka Kalphabets, and TV personality in South Korea was what made me reach out to her for an interview. Her story is far from common here and there is little information about the number of foreigners who have started companies in South Korea — unless you consider Fabrizio Ferrari, a Michelin-starred owner and participant in reality TV show “Culinary Class Wars,” or American national Victor Ching, founder of Miso, an IT services and consulting company. Ferrari and Ching are some of the few successful male business owners in South Korea — emphasis on male. Ferrari has even cemented his place in South Korean television and has worked with well-known celebrities, such as Paik Jong Won, John Park, and Lee Jang Woo. It’s not to say that their journeys haven’t been difficult, but compared to Agrawal, it might as well have been a cakewalk. The never-ending challenges of being a foreign female business owner When Agrawal attends meetings alongside her American business partner, Tyler Rasch — an entrepreneur and well-known TV personality in South Korea — she sometimes feels invisible. “They wouldn’t even make eye contact with me or act like I don’t exist. Sometimes, they even think I’m my business partner’s manager. They’ll only look at my male foreign business partner and try to create a conversation solely around him,” she says. Research has found that this is often the case for start-ups. Investors usually ask different questions to male and female founders, with promotion-focused questions for male entrepreneurs and prevention-focused questions for female entrepreneurs. This undermines the success of female entrepreneurs in raising large amounts of funding or any funding at all. It harder still for foreign female business owners. In 2022, female foreign entrepreneurs represented only 3% of all business owners; their foreign male counterparts accounted for 14%, the World Bank reports. It’s not a life of sunshine and rainbows, and it’s far from what Agrawal had lived before becoming a successful female business co-founder and owner of Kalphabets. From India to South Korea: The degrees of a successful female business owner Growing up, Agrawal was always interested in business. In India, she pursued a Bachelor of Commerce from Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Commerce, but that wasn’t enough. She wanted more. “I wanted to know more about how other countries run their businesses,” she says, “I was looking at countries with fewer Indian nationals but with big companies only because I wanted to immerse myself fully in an unfamiliar environment and wanted to create something by myself without anyone’s help.” That’s when she stumbled upon South Korea, which attracted her because of its conglomerates, such as LG and Samsung. Agrawal took the risk and moved to the East Asian country to learn the Korean language at Seoul National University. She then pursued an MBA at Yonsei University. After graduating, she worked for two years in an IT company and later became the country manager for India at Snow, a popular camera app company. That was when she realised South Korea had yet to accept young leaders, but she was determined to defy the odds. “It was a great opportunity at Snow, but they weren’t ready for young leaders,” she says. “So I decided to quit my job without any plans; however, I knew it was time to start my venture.” Consulting was one of the first jobs she took up after venturing out on her own. Later, she started AsiaOEM, which provides Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) services to global companies looking to tailor themselves in skincare and beauty products. In 2023, Agrawal and Tyler Rasch, an American entrepreneur and TV personality in South Korea, created Speakup Meetup, an English community programme to develop spaces for English language immersion learning. Speakup Meetup started as an English immersion programme designed to help the Korean audience build confidence, particularly in startup or business environments, through structured, fun and interactive sessions. The programme includes fun games and activities, as well as team-based interactions to create an inclusive environment. That’s not all; they founded a one-of-a-kind business that seeps deep into one’s childhood, and it may be something you’re familiar with. How to start a one-of-a-kind snack business in South Korea: A female business owner’s PoV There’s a chance you’ve grown up with ABC Alphabet Biscuits, no matter which part of the world you’re in. In Germany, it’s known as Bahlsen ABC Russisch Brot. For Malaysians and Singaporeans, they can be found in local stores run by aunties or uncles. In South Korea, they’re known as ABC 초코 쿠키 (ABC Choco Cookie), a chocolate-covered cookie emblazoned with the English alphabet. While alphabet-shaped biscuits are popular globally, Agrawal and Rasch discovered while working on Speakup Meetup that there were no Korean alphabet-shaped biscuits available on the market — leading them to create Kaplabets. “The idea for Kaplabets came about when we were working on Speak Up Meet Up. Rasch came up with a plan to create games with ABC biscuits but realised that there’s none in the shape of Korean alphabets,” shares Agrawal. “That’s when we decided to start Kaplabets, so we can use it for games and eat it too.” Playing with food is a big no-no in any culture, especially in Asia. I remember my mother yelling at me for making a snowman out of mashed potatoes, but I wonder how she’d react if I were to play with Korean alphabet-shaped biscuits as an adult. We must give it to Korea when creating fun games, especially drinking games. Take BLACKPINK’s Rose and American pop star Bruno Mars’s song “APT,” for example. It gained global attention and highlighted the Korean drinking and game culture that inspired it. Agrawal and Rasch’s dedication to creating games through Kaplabets even led them to create four interactive games for visitors to enjoy while eating their cookies. The best part about Kaplabets is that it is not limited to kids; a rule and stereotype that Agrawal and Rasch are trying to break. They both hope that the biscuits can spark creativity in their consumers. “With Kaplabets we hope that our consumers will use it in creative ways. For example, they can use it to decorate cakes, such as writing happy birthday or their names. Another way could be proposing to their girlfriends by spelling out their proposal with the biscuits,” shares the female business owner. “Kaplabets embodies the saying, ‘The way to your heart is sometimes through your stomach. So, if you want to show your appreciation towards someone, you can do it through our biscuit.”

2025-11-21 李咫心国际教育英-中

成都希尔顿酒店焕新开业

希尔顿集团11月15日宣布，成都希尔顿酒店焕新盛大开业，标志着希尔顿酒店及度假村品牌正式回归成都天府南门。自2015年首次亮相以来，成都希尔顿酒店便成为成都高端酒店市场的重要代表。如今，在四川奥睿资产管理有限公司的投资推动下，成都希尔顿酒店以委托管理模式正式回归希尔顿集团旗下，由希尔顿集团运营管理。

2025-11-21 刘惠纯旅游中-英

【营销方略】打好存量市场博弈战

在传统能源市场需求面临下滑压力的当下，如何深耕市场、稳固份额并实现量效双增，成为基层加油站传统业务需要应对解决的难题。

2025-11-21 陈丽莹化工中-英

A flagship program: Virtual cGMP training marathon to build manufacturing workforce skills across all WHO regions

2025-11-21 陈锐茗医学英-中

Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 binocular review

The Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars are ideal for those looking to invest in a quality pair of binoculars but don’t have the cash to splash on the higher-end models that break into four figures. We were super impressed with them so they may gain a place in our best binoculars guide. The Monarch M7 binocular line comes in 8x30, 8x42, 10x30 and 10x42 models and, for stargazing, we’d normally recommend higher magnifications and larger objective lenses. However, the 8x42 pair that we’ve reviewed here perform excellently for their price point. They are sharp, bright and the 8x magnification is best suited to star hopping and getting a closer look at the constellations we first learn as beginners. That makes them suited to beginner to middling astronomers and those with friends and family who might not have much knowledge of the night sky but are interested enough to use the binoculars when passed around between the group. For this reason, they're not a bad choice as one of the best beginner binoculars. Slim and compact design Locking ring for diopter adjustment Durable rubber armor exterior I adore Nikon design and the Monarch M7’s are no different. Slim and compact, the roof prism design makes the M7’s small enough to pocket in a large jacket or stow away in a sling bag or backpack. The rubber eyecups are twistable for easy adjustment for those with or without eyeglasses, and are comfortable enough against the eyesocket to cushion against the skin. If you need to attach them to a tripod, a 1/4-inch thread is revealed by unscrewing the knurled cover towards the front of the binoculars. This texture is repeated on the smooth focusing wheel that sits in the middle but towards the back of the hinge mechanism. A key part of the design and something that sets it apart from many other competitor binoculars at this price point is the locking ring for diopter adjustment. Every single binocular you will likely ever try should have a diopter adjustment ring (the right-sided focus adjustment that allows for focusing differences between the two eyes). But very few, sometimes even on the most expensive models, feature a locking diopter ring. As a beginner, it’s not much of an issue but any observer with tens or hundreds of hours of binocular experience under their belt will immediately appreciate the convenience of a consistent focus for the two eyes. Protective rubber armor encases the entire binocular and has a mottled texture throughout which is both attractive and practical. This texture is beneficial both for grip but also for covering up the inevitable rub and scratch marks that binoculars pick up throughout their life, which would otherwise be much more visible on smooth rubber seen on cheaper competitor binocular models. Rubber lens caps are attached to the binocular through rubber straps that straddle the circumference of the optical tubes. The grip is strong enough to ensure they are not knocked off when putting in and taking them out of a bag but can be removed easily if you would prefer to use or travel without them. They don’t get in the way at all, and unlike other binoculars we’ve reviewed (there’s a pair of Celestron’s that are particularly frustrating for this), the caps do not reattach themselves accidentally when dropping the binoculars down on the neck strap and lifting them back up to the eyes. Clear, sharp views throughout the entire image circle Easy to navigate the night sky without having to remove the binoculars from the eyes 5.3mm exit pupil allowing for plentiful views Edge-to-edge sharpness gives clear views throughout the entire image circle, meaning I could use what little peripheral vision I had within the binos to scan for other nearby stars. This kind of detail is so helpful for observers because it allows for easy star hopping. The ability to navigate to other stars and night sky objects without having to take the binoculars away from the eyes or having to move the binoculars much to navigate the night sky is ideal. For instance, we found it quite simple to move between Ursa Major’s stars Alkaid, Mizar, Alioth, Magrez and Phecda etc and then follow Merak and Dubhe to reach Polaris, the North Star. Also, navigating from Cassiopeia’s Caph and Schedar down to Andromeda’s Almach, we hopped over to Mirach and across to the Andromeda galaxy (M31) with ease, not losing our way once through the sharp, clear views from the Monarch. As with most binoculars, fainter night sky objects like the Andromeda galaxy were hard to make out. Appearing as a fuzzy gray mass when viewed with averted vision but views of galaxies and star clusters of this size are only really improved with either a huge pair of binoculars like the Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 or a decent-sized 6-inch (or greater) reflector telescope or similarly powered catadioptric. Considering the compactness of the Monarch M7’s roof prism design, views are plentiful thanks to the 5.3mm exit pupil. Some smaller binoculars feel cramped and difficult to look through when observing, and this is a particular bug-bear of mine as it’s the first thing you notice when looking through the binoculars. Fortunately, as with many other Nikon products I’ve tested, they have thought of this for a pleasant experience right from the start. Waterproofing offers peace of mind if caught in a shower Fogproofing makes these binoculars ideal for stargazing in your backyard The Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars are waterproof and fogproof which is helpful on two points. First, it means using them in the rain or snow won’t damage the interior glass and focusing. While you might think this isn’t so much a problem for astronomers, because precipitation means clouds and no opportunity for stargazing, but as any astronomer will tell you, it doesn’t always stay cloudless and star-studded throughout the night. Banks of cloud and intermittent showers can wash over while you’re observing and, if you’re using binoculars in conjunction with a telescope, then it’s possible to leave them placed on your bag or on the ground during a quick shower whilst trying to cover up the (usually) much more expensive telescope and associated accessories. Having this waterproofing is peace of mind when dodging the rain through the night. Second, a fogproof binocular means no more internal fogging when moving between warm and cold environments. Internal fogging is the worst because it can’t be immediately wiped away with a microfiber cloth like the externally accessible elements of the glass. At the price point of the Monarch M7’s, I’d expect to see more backyard stargazers enjoying these binoculars and occasionally taking them away on vacation. Usually, this means plenty of popping into and out of the home or a hotel room to do some stargazing and then warming up with a warm drink or waiting for cloud to pass. This temperature shifting causes fogging which makes stargazing most unpleasant, having to wait for the binoculars to come up to (or down to) temperature to reduce this condensation, dragging out observing time and driving down excitement and interest. Fortunately, this problem is overcome with the nitrogen-purging by Nikon in these binos. Online reviews are generally positive with average ratings between popular merchants sitting around 4.5 to 4.8 stars out of 5. Verified customers highlight their appreciation of the clarity and brightness of these binoculars, which parallels what we have experienced in testing. One customer at B&H Photo Video states, “Whether it's viewing birds by day or astronomical objects at night, these binoculars are truly superb and deliver a wide, flat field and bright images across the entire field of view.” On Amazon, users praise the locking diopter ring, stating, “I LOVE the locking diopter adjustment (although I recognize this is only a helpful feature for single-user binoculars”, which tallies with our thoughts. It isn’t so much of a problem when passing around the group so long as differences between vision aren’t extreme (even then, the eye relief provided is suitable for those with spectacles to use them simultaneously). Over several weeks and months, and with repeat testing over a year and a half, I tested the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars in both light-polluted cities, suburban towns, remote rural locations and dark sky nature reserves ranging between Bortle class four and six during this time. The binoculars got wet in the rain, moved in and out of the home and colder outdoors, in and out of cars and vans and were stowed both in their carry pouch and just on their own, in that time. This intermediate binocular lends itself to skywatchers that are into astronomy with an enthusiastic passion but perhaps not all that well-versed with the night sky, beyond the average person, for stargazing. Thus, we used them to navigate the northern hemisphere in the summer (on this occasion) and winter (in previous tests) through the most commonly observable constellations such as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Boötes, Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Cepheus, Cygnus, etc and even managed to spot some other targets such as the Andromeda galaxy, Orion nebula and the Hercules globular star cluster. Yes, if you’re looking to invest in a quality pair of binoculars, allowing you to take a step up from your previous beginner-level pair but you're not keen to drop four figures on binos. I’d heartily recommend the Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 for this reason. Of course, you could opt for one of the other three model variants (8x30, 10x30 or 10x42), which are of equal quality. However, if you are using these regularly for stargazing then we’d perhaps advise against the 8x30 model only, due to the light restriction you would see with the smaller 30 mm objective lenses. At an intermediate level, based on our extensive testing over the years, we’d recommend the Monarch M7’s over pretty much any other model we’ve tested at this price point. However, absolute beginners might not want to drop so much cash on a pair, to which we’d recommend you look at the Prostaff P3 or the Celestron Nature DX 12x56, both of which have good, durable build qualities, can be useful for a range of purposes (stargazing, wildlife spotting etc) but are also very affordable. If budget isn’t a problem, or if you think these Monarch M7’s aren’t quite refined enough, then we’d recommend you take a look at either Nikon’s top-tier series in the Monarch line, the Nikon Monarch HG 10x42, which comes with even higher quality optics, less chromatic aberration and a locking diopter ring. Another option is the Leica Trinovid 10x42 binoculars which contain much the same quality and build but have a more stylish, sleek design that looks eye-wateringly beautiful.

2025-11-21 吴贤丽航空英-中

中国城市化2.0时代：大众化航空新未来

民航新型智库旨在汇集民航各类专家的观点，为民航发展建言献策、把脉会诊。我们诚挚地邀请您加入民航新型智库，请将文章发送邮箱：news@caacnews.com.cn，并在邮件主题注明“民航新型智库”，在稿件中写明作者姓名、单位、联系方式。我们会特别处理。第一次向民航新型智库投稿的专家，请将您近段时间所发的文章或以往过去影响力较大且对未来还有借鉴意义的文章（至少3篇）、个人证件照1张或生活照1张（不小于500*500像素）、个人简历（最多不超过500字）发送邮箱。一旦审核通过，我们将为您建立主页。

2025-11-21 余金玲航空中-英

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2025-11-21 何水凤国际教育英-中

Scientists just discovered a new crater on the moon — they call it a 'freckle'

The headline says it all: The list of our moon's craters just got a little longer. On Nov. 13, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) team — which operates visual equipment on NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) — announced the discovery of a never-before-seen dent in Earth's natural satellite. It appears to be about 72 feet (22 meters) in diameter, probably formed between December 2009 and December 2012 and comes from a collision scientists say happened just north of another lunar cavity, Römer crater. What's important to keep in mind, though, is that finding new craters on our moon isn't really a new thing for LROC. One of its capabilities is to perform temporal analyses, which essentially means comparing before-and-after pictures of the same section of the lunar surface as seen from orbit. Indeed, this strategy has led to LROC discovering quite a few new impact craters on our planet's companion. This has, in fact, been a big deal, because it proved to us that the moon's surface is dynamic even on a human timescale. For instance, as of a 2016 statement from the LROC team, scientists had found over 200 impact craters that formed during the LRO mission (which began in 2009). In 2023, the moon-orbiting probe even found a possible human-made crater — the consequence of Russia's Luna 25 lunar lander crashing into the world's surface. As for this latest crater discovery, the team says what we know so far about the subject is that it ejected bright material tens of yards from the crater rim upon impact, and that this ejection yielded "sunburst-shaped" rays. Similar sorts of rays have been seen near fresh lunar craters before, such as with this impact from March 17, 2013. "Over time, the rays will darken to the shade of the surrounding regolith as the material is exposed to space weathering," the LROC statement reads. It's also notably small, as the team refers to it as a "freckle" on the moon. Finding new craters on the moon is "essential for understanding impact rates and crater degradation rates over time, as well as for planning safe, successful missions to the moon," the statement adds. The latter point is particularly important, as several nations are racing to get boots back on the moon, including NASA. NASA's Artemis moon program, presently slated to roll out over the next decade, intends to land humans on the moon for the first time since 1972. As a result, scientists have been meticulously trying to learn about the safety of the selected landing zone, a large region near the moon's south pole. For instance, you have to take into consideration how good communication with Earth will be from a certain location, what the general terrain is like and what lighting conditions might be, as shadows on the moon can be tricky. Some experts are even taking into consideration seismic conditions (moonquakes, basically). So, presumably, a landing zone with an unexpected crater could spell disaster for such a mission. The more we know about our moon's dented body, the better.

2025-11-21 陈境娴航空英-中

教育部出台八条措施为中小学教师减负

为中小学教师减负8条措施： 1、建立严格涉校涉师发文审核机制 2、规范涉校涉师督查检查评比考核清单管理 3、健全社会事务进校园白名单制度 4、严格中小学教师借调借用管理 5、精简数据填报与应用程序使用 6、健全教师课后服务保障机制 7、完善教师减负监测核查机制 8、强化多部门协同治理机制信息来源：教育部网站近日，教育部印发《关于进一步减轻中小学教师非教育教学负担若干措施的通知》（以下简称《通知》），对深化中小学教师减负工作作出系统部署。《通知》立足教师减负工作实际，聚焦关键环节和突出问题，从严格规范发文审核、清单管理督查检查、优化社会事务进校园白名单制度、严控借调借用教师、精简数据填报、完善课后服务保障、健全监测核查及强化部门工作协同等方面提出8条措施，为各地推进教师减负工作提供明确指引，推动教师减负工作制度化、规范化、长效化。《通知》突出系统治理、标本兼治、精准管理，着力破解教师负担过重的结构性矛盾和深层次问题。强化量化管控，明确白名单事项总量、进校园活动频次等具体指标，提升政策可操作性。坚持系统施策，从事前源头把关、事中规范管理到事后监测问责，构建全链条治理机制。推进协同治理，建立涵盖教育督导、网络巡查、举报受理、监督员队伍、第三方监测等多维度监督体系，加强与纪检监察、网信、公安等部门的协同联动，凝聚工作合力。《通知》要求，要推动发挥各地党委教育工作领导小组对教师减负工作的统筹协调作用，将教师减负治理与整治形式主义为基层减负重点工作统筹推进。要强化监督指导，对执行不力、问题突出的地区和单位进行约谈通报，严肃追责问责。各地教育行政部门要结合实际精准施策，确保减负措施落到实处、取得实效，切实维护教师职业尊严和合法权益，为加快建设教育强国提供坚强师资保障。

2025-11-21 余金玲教育资讯中-英

打造姑苏区智慧农贸新标杆富强·壹号菜市开业

“老烟火”新生机智慧菜场惠民生。2025年11月11日，位于苏州市姑苏区白洋湾街道的富强·壹号菜市举行开业典礼。相关领导、相关部门负责人、中逸集团代表、商户代表及社区居民共同见证“家门口的美好”，标志着富强农贸疏导点经历业态升级后正式以智慧化、品牌化的新面貌服务市民。富强·壹号菜市前身富强农贸疏导点，承载着老苏州的集体回忆。王氏林记、老山塘汤圆、长青糕团等老店，凭借熨帖的美味和质朴的烟火气成为无数居民的日常打卡项。然而，传统菜场在区域划分模糊、摊位拥挤、设施老化、停车不便等问题上的弱点日益凸显。焕新后的菜市创新融合“公园+菜场”理念，与白洋湾儿童友好公园无缝衔接，营造出“在公园中购物，在烟火中休闲”的独特体验。同时，全面植入智慧农贸系统，实现大数据管理、智能溯源、电子支付等功能，打造更透明、高效、安心的消费环境。正式开业的富强·壹号菜市，其中一、二楼为菜市场，总建筑面积5389平。拥有科学的人车分流、5部电梯与地下车库配置，还配套了智能化系统，让“价公示、可追溯、连成网”成为现实。在保留原有近200个全品类摊位与100%原商户回迁的基础上，创新引入“网红引流+老字号守正”的商业生态。同时，考虑到“一老一小”及特殊群体需求，保留并优化无障碍通道、独立母婴室、公益义诊等暖心服务，在市场二层打造“居民聚会厅”，逐渐配备便民血压计、免费直饮水等公益设施，雨伞出借、手机充电等服务同时配备，“全龄友好”的15分钟生活圈，构建起充满人文关怀、民生为本的社区共享空间。在前期的试运营过程中，菜市日均客流量稳定在1.65万人次以上，已成为片区公认的人气集聚地。菜市运营方中逸集团定期举办的惠民促销活动，稳步践行了“保供稳价、惠及民生”的运营宗旨。据悉，苏州姑苏区正逐步实现农贸市场的标准化、规范化和特色化，不断推动区域民生服务升级、优化“一刻钟便民生活圈”辐射半径，构建优质“菜篮子”购物环境，将传统烟火气与智慧生活深度交融。富强·壹号菜市的建成运营，是姑苏区深入贯彻落实“以人民为中心”发展思想的具体实践，也是推动城市更新、完善社区服务功能的重要举措。菜市场作为老百姓“家门口的菜篮子”，不仅关乎千家万户的日常生活，更肩负着提升居民生活品质、促进社区和谐的重要使命。富强·壹号菜市不仅是传统市井温情与现代智慧生活的完美融合，更是每一位居民身边值得信赖的社区生活伙伴。它的开业，将为姑苏区乃至苏州市的农贸市场发展注入新活力，树立新标杆。（富强·壹号菜市供图）

2025-11-21 李蓉蓉商务中-英

中华优秀语言文化传承教育工作会议召开

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2025-11-21 余金玲教育资讯中-英

宜昌国际航空物流通道建设实现新突破 “直达+中转”双轮驱动构建新格局

《中国民航报》、中国民航网记者冯智君通讯员代春恺报道：11月18日，一票机械设备、电子工具货物，在宜昌三峡机场完成托运、报关后，搭载大湾区航空HB851航班运往香港，随后中转发往东南亚地区。这标志着宜昌经香港中转的国际航空物流通道进入常态化、高效率运行阶段。（本文图片均由宜昌三峡机场提供）为保障区域产业链供应链稳定，宜昌三峡机场物流有限公司（以下简称“三峡机场物流公司”）主动出击，在货源组织和政策协同方面，持续深化政企合作、优化关务流程，在宜昌海关“7*24小时”预约通关便利措施支持下，有效提升口岸通关效率，并联合市商务局在宜昌各区及周边县市举办各类外贸资源推介会，增强宜昌三峡机场国际货运资源的区域影响力。在对外通道拓展方面，高效衔接国际航空枢纽，横向拓展核心运力资源，积极对接各执飞航空公司及货运代理，签署多项国际货运运输合作协议。并创新开通“宜昌—中国香港—菲律宾、日本、中国台湾、泰国”等多条经香港中转的国际（地区）航线，拓展与上海浦东机场的国内—国际中转合作，实现对宜昌现有国际航线的货运业务全面覆盖，为客户提供多元化、高性价比的物流解决方案，进一步巩固了宜昌三峡机场作为鄂西地区国际航空物流枢纽的功能定位，也为本地企业“走出去”构建了更加便捷高效的物流通道。目前，经宜昌三峡机场运输的银饰、机械设备、电子工具等高附加值产品出口货物达43单，总货值超200万美元。自今年3月26日宜昌国际航空货运业务正式开通以来，宜昌三峡机场物流公司已陆续开通曼谷、中国香港等多条国际（地区）航线的腹舱载货业务，并持续拓展与其他国际通航城市的货运互联。这一通道的畅通，为本地制造企业和外贸公司显著提升了物流效率，货物运输时间平均缩短2至3天，有效降低了企业的综合运输成本。货主如需办理国际货运业务，可在航班起飞前48小时致电三峡机场物流公司（0717-6439290）了解具体流程，并将货物信息发送至机场货运业务邮箱提交订舱申请。通过审核后，请于航班起飞前24小时内将货物运抵三峡机场国际货站，办理后续交运手续。未来，宜昌三峡机场将继续依托宜昌航空口岸功能优势，深化与航司、海关、货代企业等多方合作，持续优化通关效率与服务流程，加快构建“直达+中转”双轮驱动的国际货运体系，为宜昌及周边地区外贸企业降本增效、拓展国际市场提供坚实物流保障。（编辑：李佳洹校对：许浩存审核：韩磊）

2025-11-21 周昊宣交通运输中-英

Experience instant stargazing with one of the most versatile smart telescopes this Black Friday, with $1149 off

The Unistellar Odyssey Pro is one of Unistellar's lightest and most compact smart telescopes, making it ideal for keen astronomers who want to grab a telescope and get stargazing with as little faff as possible. You can be up and running in minutes with this smart telescope, meaning more time stargazing. With its automated functions to seek out night sky objects and its ability to image these objects, it reduces the need for an astrocam and other astro paraphernalia. Normally coming in at $4499, you can now grab this superb smart telescope for only $3350 at Adorama this Black Friday. You can get the Unistellar Odyssey Pro on sale right now at Adorama for $3350. Receiving a fantastic 4.5 out of 5 stars in our review of the Unistellar Odyssey Pro, we were impressed by the color rendition and noise suppression as well as its ability to handle light pollution from nearby towns — this is thanks to Unistellar's Deep Dark Technology. This made for wonderful and detailed images of nebulas and star clusters. Not only did we rate it highly in our review, but we also voted it as the best for versatility in our best smart telescopes guide, highlighting its transportability as a key feature. Our Black Friday hub is back, where we highlight all the best deals of Black Friday 2025. We've also got you covered with reviews and rankings of the best telescopes, binoculars, star projectors, cameras, drones, Lego, streaming and more. While $4499 on a smart telescope might sound excessive, we think $3350 sounds like a healthier number — and, from our experience, we can say it's totally worth the investment. The Unistellar Odyssey Pro has an 85mm aperture and a wide field of view, meaning you will be able to successfully image nebulae and galaxies. This smart telescope will bring them up close and personal, like you've never seen them before. And, if that's not enough, this smart telescope is portable so you can easily take it with you wherever you are for a different stargazing experience, whether that's on holiday, round a friend's house or away from light pollution in the countryside. Its automated nature and portability make it ideal for beginner astronomers who are keen to get going. If this smart telescope is still out of your price range this Black Friday, why not consider the Vaonis Vespera Observation Station that comes in under $2000. It can handle light pollution and is easy to use for beginners. Key features: 85mm aperture, wide field of view (33.6 x 45 arcmin), 4.1 MP image resolution, battery life of 5 hours, 64 GB storage. Product launched: January 2024 Price history: Normally, this smart telescope costs a whopping $4499 and, while Adorama are offering it for $3350 this Black Friday, we've also seen it at B&H Photo and Unistellar for $3599. Price comparison: B&H Photo: $3599 | Unistellar: $3599 Reviews consensus: We love this smart telescope, awarding it a strong 4.5 out of 5 stars in our review and placing it in our best smart telescopes guide. We loved the detailed images we managed to capture and its ability to handle light pollution. Featured in guides: Best smart telescopes ✅ Buy it if: You like the automation of a smart telescope combined with the ability to transport your telescope anywhere, easily. This smart telescope lends itself nicely to beginners to astronomy who want to focus on seeing night sky objects with ease. ❌ Don't buy it if: You prefer the setup and manual controls of a traditional telescope. Experienced astronomers may prefer to spend time manually searching for night sky objects and building their knowledge. The automation of the Unistellar Odyssey Pro takes this away from the user, to a certain extent. Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.

2025-11-21 李蓉蓉航空英-中

Hong Kong leverages maritime strengths to bolster global shipping's green shift

HONG KONG, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Global shipping leaders are in Hong Kong this week to deliver a clear message: dialogue is the only way through the industry's triple crises -- fragmented decarbonization regulations, geopolitical disruptions and a seafarer shortage. The two-day World Maritime Merchants Forum 2025, which closed on Tuesday, positions Hong Kong as an anchor of stability for the global shipping industry. Tasked with leveraging its links to the Chinese mainland and the world, the city is driving the sector's green transition. Hong Kong's credentials are impressive. For the sixth consecutive year, it has been ranked fourth globally in the International Shipping Center Development Index. Home to over 1,200 port and maritime-related enterprises, the city specializes in ship management, finance, insurance, and law. "Hong Kong shipowners control nearly 10 percent of the global merchant fleet by deadweight tonnage. Four of the world's top 10 ship management companies are headquartered here, overseeing thousands of vessels worldwide," said Angad Banga, chief operating officer of the Caravel Group and chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association. "These are not just statistics -- they represent confidence in Hong Kong's delivery capabilities." Shekkappan Kannan, regional service business manager of Alfa Laval (China) Ltd., views Hong Kong as an ideal destination for investment, technology, talent and legal services. He believes Hong Kong serves as a "facilitator" and "gateway" connecting the Chinese mainland to global markets. As Martin Kroeger, CEO of the German Shipowners' Association, put it: the Chinese mainland will soon become a top producer of alternative fuels, and Hong Kong's financial strength can underpin this capacity transformation. This creates a "mainland production plus Hong Kong finance" model unmatched by any other hub. Hong Kong's practicalism also makes it a bridge for rulemaking. "When crafting commercial rules, Hong Kong balances stakeholder interests, endowing it with a natural advantage to become a coordinator of maritime rules," noted Rolf Thore Roppestad, CEO of Gard AS. This proves invaluable amid global regulatory fragmentation. Hong Kong is walking the talk. It will soon launch methanol bunkering and is planning green shipping corridors. "We have a clear roadmap, even if the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s framework lags," said Mable Chan, secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. She was referring to the city's Action Plan on Green Maritime Fuel Bunkering, which aligns with the 2050 net-zero goal of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Laws have been updated to permit liquefied natural gas and methanol bunkering. The Green Incentive Scheme has been rolled out to reward Hong Kong-registered ships that achieve high ratings under the IMO's international decarbonization standards. Meanwhile, the HKSAR government is allocating land for fuel storage facilities and offering tax breaks for new energy trade. "The core is government-industry collaboration: listen first, then support," explains Edward Liu, the principal representative of the International Chamber of Shipping (China) Liaison Office. "Hong Kong's busy, well-connected hub is turning potential into momentum," says Giles Lane, a director of Clarksons. Wei Muheng of ZhenDui Industry Artificial Intelligence Co. Ltd (ZDIAI) hails the city as the "key green shipping financier and technology tester" for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Shipping's global nature demands cross-border cooperation, and Hong Kong is forging crucial connections. Mable Chan believed that the city could partner with Shenzhen's Yantian Port to leverage their comparative strengths. Kroeger advocates a "production-financing-application" chain linking Hong Kong's capital to Chinese mainland fuel plants. Kannan urges the city to "take the lead in regulation and mediation to help turn global consensus into action. As emission rules and carbon taxes diverge across regions, which is weighing on the global decarbonization process, "dialogue and trust are what resolve disputes," said Vinod Kumar Sehgal, CEO and managing director of SeaQuest Shipmanagement. He expects the city to play a bigger role in the global shipping industry's green transition.

2025-11-21 林梓灿 CATTI练笔英-中

Xinjiang stir-fried rice noodles capture domestic market, eye global expansion

Photo shows a view of the 2025 Xinjiang Rice Noodle Festival. (Photo/Urumqi Evening News) The 2025 Xinjiang Rice Noodle Festival recently wrapped up in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Around the same time, a stir-fried rice noodle brand called "Huaxiaoxiao," operated by 4Youngs, a catering brand in Beijing, launched its 22nd front-end warehouse in Xinjiang. To date, Huaxiaoxiao has opened more than 3,500 chain stores worldwide. Following the launch of the new warehouse, the company plans to build a global flagship store of over 1,000 square meters in Xinjiang and establish a 3,000-square-meter global R&D center dedicated to Xinjiang cuisine. Other major stir-fried rice noodle brands are also racing to grow their national chains. There are now more than 10,000 Xinjiang stir-fried rice noodle chain stores across more than 300 cities in China, according to the Xinjiang Catering Association. Some leading brands have even opened outlets in the U.S., Canada and Kazakhstan. Based on industry estimates that an average store sells about 150 bowls of Xinjiang stir-fried rice noodles per day, total annual sales across the 10,000 outlets are projected to exceed 7.5 billion yuan ($1.05 billion). Including online and supermarket sales, the market size for Xinjiang stir-fried rice noodles is likely already above 8 billion yuan. Huaxiaoxiao opened its first store in Beijing and now operates five locations in Xinjiang. With a new warehouse in Urumqi, the company plans to speed up its local rollout and open 200 additional stores across Xinjiang by 2026. It also aims to expand into Central Asia, with its first Kazakhstan location already being scouted. Another brand, "Mizige," shares a similar story. It was founded in Beijing in 2014 by Jin Meijiao, then a college student, and her husband, Li Jianfeng, who started out with a 16-square-meter shop selling Xinjiang stir-fried rice noodles. In 2018, the couple brought their brand home to Xinjiang and began expanding nationally. Today, Mizige runs more than 260 stores across China, 90 percent of which are in Xinjiang. From fast-food shops and breakfast stalls to late-night food trucks, Xinjiang stir-fried rice noodles have become a familiar sight across the country. As Xinjiang stir-fried rice noodle chains expand across the country, demand for sauces has surged. Xinjiang Xierdan Food Co., Ltd. was quick to seize the opportunity, scaling up large-scale production to supply rice noodle sauces to stores nationwide. More than 20 rice noodle and supply chain companies from across China took part in the 2025 Xinjiang Rice Noodle Festival, where free tastings over three days drew large crowds and created a lively buzz.

2025-11-21 郭彤 CATTI练笔英-中

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