Bibliometric analysis of soil phosphate solubilizing microorganisms research using VOSviewer

Phosphorus-solubilizing microbes play key roles in improving phosphorus availability and in alleviating phosphorus nutrient limitation in soils. However, we did not have a comprehensive understanding of the overall research progress and development trend of phosphorus solubilizing microorganisms. In this study, we obtain documents from the Web of Science (WOS) core collection between 2002 and 2022, and a comprehensive review of the progress of global research on soil phosphate solubilizing microorganisms was conducted by using the VOSviewer bibliometric analysis tool. The results showed an increasing trend in the number of published articles from 2002 to 2022. India, accounting for 28% of the total number of published articles, became the most productive country. However, Canada was the country with the highest average citation frequency of articles. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) was the greatest contributor with the most publications. Among the published journals, Frontiers in Microbiology, Applied Soil Ecology and Plant and Soil were the top three core journals in this field. Based on the keyword analysis, the assessment of the mechanisms between phosphorus solubilizing microbes and the soil carbon cycles with the different management practices became the new research trend among the scientific communities. These findings would provide an important reference value for future in-depth research on soil phosphate solubilizing microorganisms.

Teda Suez, a Cooperation Model under the Belt and Road Initiative

THE China-Egypt Teda Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone, or simply Teda Cooperation Zone, is located in Sokhna District of Suez Province, more than 120 kilometers away from Cairo, the capital of Egypt. It is among the second batch of state-level overseas economic and trade cooperation zones approved by the Chinese government. Signboards bearing the phrase “A sign of development” can be seen everywhere in the park, marking the original intention of setting up this economic and trade cooperation zone.

Chinese Vice President Says Economic Globalization an Inevitable Trend

China’s interests and future are closely linked to those of the world,and it wishes to work with all countries for common development and a community with a shared future for mankind,Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan said at the 2019 World Economic Forum(WEF)in Davos,Switzerland on January 23.

Ecological Civilization Spearheads High-quality Development in China

ECOLOGICAL civilization is a new form of civilization that is based on industrial civilization and capitalizes on its strengths. It represents the material and spiritual achievements humankind has made by following the principles of maintaining harmony between man, nature, and society. It also reflects the civility and progress of a society. China has incorporated the building of ecological civilization into a five-sphere integrated plan to promote coordinated economic, political, cultural, social, and ecological advancement.

The Charm of Suzhou’s Traditional Folk Houses

JIANGNAN or regions south of the Yangtze River’s lower reaches, is an area with green hills and limpid waters. It has long been the epitome of natural beauty and fertility. Waterways are the main means of transportation here as the land is divided by canals into a checkerboard. Under these natural conditions, locals designed and built their houses in a unique way, the design of which gave rise to the Suzhou traditional folk house architectural style. The houses are usually not wide and have a deep interior. The layout and scale of each house varies, depending on the wealth of its owner. When seen from a distance, the cluster of houses presents an irregular beauty densely decorating the small areas of land in the region.

Pilot Free Trade Zones:Taking Reform and Opening-up to New Heights

CONSTRUCTION of Pilot Free Trade Zones(PFTZs)is a strategic measure of China’s reform and opening-up policy.Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC),it has taken the policy’s effectiveness to new heights.

Caricature Exhibition Held in Cairo on Ancient Chinese Philosopher Laozi

A caricature exhibition on Chinese philosopher Laozi was held in Cairo on July 8, helping promote Chinese culture in Egypt and boost mutual cultural exchanges. The exhibition displayed more than 30 works by 40 artists from 18 countries including China, Egypt, Spain, and Brazil. These paintings reflect the admiration and love of people from arround the world for Laozi’s philosophy.

Promoting Global Governance to Catalyze Shared Development

POVERTY is still a major issue plaguing the modern world. In the 65 countries including China along the Belt and Road route, only 18 are high-income countries, with the per capita GDP reaching US $27,000. There are 22 countries in the upper-middle-income bracket as the average per capita GDP in these countries stands at US $7,000. The number of lower-middle-income nations is 23, having an average per capita GDP less than US $2,500. The remaining two, Afghanistan and Nepal, have their GDP per capita share of US $1,000.

Industry 4.0: Pushing Globalization into a New Era

THE Fourth Industrial Revolution has set off a wave of technological innovation. New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, quantum information technology, unmanned technology, and biotechnology, have sprung up at an unprecedented rate, injecting new impetus into the development of the world economy and bringing the global economy into a new era.

A Myriad of Lights in a Breezy Night

THE Palace Lantern,as its name indicates,originated in the imperial palace.It was widely loved by the populace after relocation from the confines of the emperor’s residence and made accessible to the public.

Globalization: The Inevitable Route for Human Development

GLOBALIZATION is one of the most noticeable ongoing international phenomena with the longest duration in recent decades. It is recognized to be the most striking feature marking the current era, exerting significant influence on international relations. On the one hand, the international community has demonstrated a state of “phenomenal flourishing trade, great investment facilitation, personnel mobility, and enormous technological leaps,” which as a result has progressively forged a community of a shared future interlinking individuals. On the other hand, with the increasing degree of interdependence, the threats and challenges facing all countries worldwide are becoming more common. In particular, issues such as climate change, financial crises, large-scale outbreak of infectious diseases, and cyberattacks, have become globalized, and need to be addressed through global governance. Regardless of the positive and negative effects, globalization, as the trend of our times, has become the overriding rule and inevitable route for the international community.

Globalization Enabling High-quality Development

Rising unilateralism and protectionism is giving rise to increasing risks and uncertainties faced by the world economy. However, adherence to globalization is still the consensus reached by the international community. Most nations cherish the hope to maintain unity and cooperation, strengthen macro-policy coordination, and achieve high-quality development of their national economy and that of the whole world by promoting structural overhaul and pushing innovation-driven growth. With heightened openness and enhanced cooperation, China poises to bring benefit to countries across the globe, and fuels strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth of the world economy.

International Organizations’ Messages on China’s Poverty Reduction

Great Contribution to the World Antonio Guterres,UN Secretary-General The most important contribution that China is making to the eradication of poverty is Chinese achievements.The fact that China has been able to move hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and that China now has a very clear target to fully eradicate extreme poverty in China in 2020 is the most important contribution.But there is another one.

Wang Zeshan, the King of Explosives

GUNPOWDER was one of the four great inventions of ancient China and is considered the precursor of modern explosives. However, in later times, China lagged far behind Western powers in the development of explosive technologies. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, research and development in this area regained importance.

Building Zero-Waste Cities

The State Council has published an ambitious“zero-waste city”pilot plan that aims to minimize solid waste generation and maximize recycling in urban areas.After the 10-city pilot program ends in 2021,its results will be used to guide expansion of the initiative.

Jiuzhai Valley:A Vibrant Display of Color and Water

LOCATED in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, the Jiuzhai Valley stretches more than 50 kilometers towards the Sichuan Basin on the Qinghai- Tibet Plateau. Jiuzhai Valley, or literally the valley of nine villages, got its name because there are nine Tibetan villages in the valley. From an aerial view of the valley, it can be observed that it consists of three main valleys, namely the Zechawa Valley, Rize Valley, and Shuzheng, forming a “Y” shape that connects the main scenic areas in the area. The clear mountain lakes, spectacular waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-capped peaks, turquois ice, and the local Tibetan ethnic culture all make the place a very unique tourist attraction.

China and the EU Stabilize World Order

THE year 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the European Union(EU).According to the joint statement of the 20th China-EU Summit in Beijing in July 2018,the two sides clearly stated that they are firmly committed to building an open world economy and improving trade and investment liberalization and facilitation,resist protectionism and unilateralism,and promote a more open,balanced,inclusive and shared globalization.

RMB 7 Trillion Investment in Rural Revitalization

Yu Xinrong,Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs,revealed at a recent summit,“To revitalize the rural areas,at least RMB 7 trillion investment is needed.Besides,a package of fiscal and financial policies as well as social efforts should be made.”

Fabulous Flavors of Zhejiang Cuisine

ZHEJIANG, a coastal province in east China, boasts over 1,000 miles of coastline. To the east is the East China Sea, and to the north is the famous Taihu Lake, which all makes the area rich in seafood and rare species of freshwater fish. It is known as a fertile “land of fish and rice.” To the southwest sits the mountainous areas which are famous for wild delicacies. In the center, there is the Jinhua-Quzhou Basin, home to the world renowned Jinhua ham. It is traditionally produced with the hindquarter of a breed of pigs native to China known as the “two ends black.”

Prosperity and Revitalization for Asian and African Developing Countries

AN important lesson summed up by the ancient Chinese in practice is that if hard work is put in from the foundation, naturally there will be significant results. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) proposed by China is playing a large part in the prosperity and revitalization of developing countries in Asia and Africa. Following the solid advancement of China’s deep-seated cooperation with countries along the Belt and Road, the flagship projects of the BRI have produced fruitful results in many Asian and African countries.