Uplifting a Nation China’s 40 years of reform and opening up has brought tangible benefits to its people and the world

Beijing resident Li Zhangzhe, 58, still keeps a pair of sunglasses he bought nearly 40 years ago.

Protecting the national parks and the world heritage sites in China: challenge and strategy

About 70% of its land area as mountains and plateaus, China is the largest mountain country in the world. Thanks to its vast territory (9.6 million km2), outstanding relief and varied climates, China boasts extremely plenty of ecosystems and landscapes. From south to north, it traverses almost all the temporal zones from tropical rainforest in the southernmost to frigid-temperate needle-leaved forest in the northernmost; from east to west, it sees a gradual transition fro humid forest landscape to extremely arid desert landscape; vertical change of landscapes is most striking owing to the existence of many high mountains (above 6000-7000 m, e.g., the Himalayas, the Kunlun, the Tianshan, the Hengduan, etc.) and plateaus, especially the immense Tibetan Plateau (averagely 4500 m above sea level). All of this give rise to the richness and diversity of ecosystems and landscape in China. Some of the ecosystems are endemic to China, e.g., alpine desert and alpine steppe in the Tibetan Plateau. As a result, China bears a great responsibility in the protection of global ecosystems and landscape.

National Conference on Family Planning Work

China had a population of 1.22389 billion on its mainland by the end of 1996,according to survey data from the State Statistical Bureau(SSB).The crude birth rate was 16.98 per thousand and the rate of natural in-crease 10.42 per thousand.The total number of births was 20.67 million and the net increase 12.68 million.The national population plan and all provincial plans have been fulfilled.

Yunnan,A Family of Many Nationalities

All in all,Governor He is full of confidence about the future of Yun-nan."Total elimination of poverty and common prosperity for all一this is our goal.To do that,we are carrying out all sorts of new expan-sion programs,such as the develop-ment of the Lancang River Basin in the center of the province and that of the Jinsha River Basin in the north.We're promoting border trade in the southwest,increasing econo-mic exchange and cooperation with Southeast Asia,and even reactivat-ing the Southerm Silk Road.

A tale of duality:Community perceptions towards the ecotourism impacts on Simien Mountains National Park,Ethiopia

This study aims to analyze how park households perceive the economic,sociocultural,and environmental impacts of ecotourism in Simien Mountain National Park(SMNP),Ethiopia.We combined qualitative and quantitative techniques for data collection.A sequentially embedded mixed design that gives priority to quantitative data was used.We also employed a multistage sampling technique to select respondents from three districts or woredas,namely Debark,Janamora,and Beyeda woredas.Finally,397 participants were involved in the study from a random selection of three villages from each district or woreda.Data were gathered using a survey questionnaire,interviews,and focus group discussions.Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods,including means,standard deviations,analysis of variance(ANOVA),and logistic regression models.The findings from a logistic regression analysis revealed that ecotourism participation had a significant relationship with gender(B=1.850,P=0.023),level of education(B=0.238,P=0.032),geographical location(B=0.420,P=0.041),and occupation(B=0.920,P=0.019).This investigation suggested that males and individuals with a higher educational background are more likely to possess optimistic perspectives concerning the impacts of ecotourism.Furthermore,individuals residing in districts relatively near ecotourism destinations,those engaged in tourism-related work,and younger participants were recognized as having optimistic viewpoints regarding the impacts of ecotourism.In conclusion,the study highlighted the need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to maximize ecotourism’s benefits and minimize negative effects in SMNP.To achieve this,it is recommended that the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Agency,the Ministry of Tourism,and local government should work together to develop sustainable tourism plans that enhance local livelihoods and park conditions.Efforts should focus on increasing the participation of females and individuals with lower education levels through training and resource provision.

Uncertainty Evaluation for Comparison Result of National Radiometric Standardsand World Radiometric Reference

Theuse of data of National Radiometric Standardtook place in the WMO International Pyrheliometer Comparisons IPCXI to evaluate the expended uncertainty of the comparison resultbetweenN ational Radiometric Standards( NRS) and the World Radiometric Reference( WRR) in Davos/World Radiometric Center. The result of expended uncertaintyis 0.17%,which meets the requirements of the World Meteorological Organization( WMO) and has reached the world advanced level.In this paper,the method can be used as a reference and basis for evaluating the uncertainty of thecomparison results of the Provincial solar radiation standard.

Following the Charter of the United Nations: The Basic Guarantee for the Realization of the Right to Development——From the Perspective of Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

This study discusses the basic guarantee of the Charter of the United Nations to realize the right to development from the angle of Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The concepts regarding the people as the focal point, the dignity, the worth of the human being, as well as larger aspects of freedom, and other basic concepts within the Charter of the United Nations, guide the right direction of action for the realization of the right to development. The purpose and principles of the United Nations establishment in the Charter constitute the basic legal protection of the right to development. Values of peace, international dialogue, and international cooperation show the right path to the realization of the right to development.

See the Wonders of the World from 100 Classic Images National Geographic:A New Age of Exploration 2.0

National Geographic:A New Age of Exploration 2.0 exhibition was held in China Millennium Monument in Beijing.The exhibition has selected more than 100 classic photographic works from National Geographic,and for the first time collected"China Impression",from which you can discover the great beauty of China and see the wonders of the world?

Estimation on Aesthetic Value of Tourist Landscapes in a Natural Heritage Site:Kanas National Nature Reserve,Xinjiang,China

Most world natural heritage sites are designated partly by reason of their prominent aesthetic values in accordance with Article Ⅶ of World Natural Heritage Convention.In this paper, the aesthetic values of Kanas National Nature Reserve, which has potential for such designation, was analyzed quantitatively using scenic beauty estimation(SBE).The landscapes of 19 representative scenic spots in the Kanas National Nature Reserve in summer and autumn were selected as the objects of evaluation.The contributions of different landscape factors to the aesthetic value of the Kanas National Nature Reserve were revealed using a multivariate quantitative model.The main factors affecting the aesthetic value were waterscapes, vegetation, mountains, folk culture and the tourist environment.The t-test and F-test results are extremely significant.According to the results, some suggestions were given for conserving the landscapes in the Kanas National Nature Reserve.

The Contribution of the Global Framework for Climate Services Adaptation Programme in Africa (GFCS APA) in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process for Tanzania

This article assesses the contribution of the Global Framework for Climate Services Adaptation Programme in Africa (GFCS APA) in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process for Tanzania. Different research project outputs (field survey and workshop reports) produced during the implementation of GFCS APA are reviewed to assess the contribution of GFCS APA programme in the establishment and implementation of NAP process in Tanzania. It is found that the implementation of GFCS-APA programme in Tanzania has improved the availability, accessibility, and applicability of climate information to different stakeholders. This has in turn attributed to significant use of climate information in planning and decision making in target sectors: agriculture and food security, disaster risk reduction, energy, health and water resource management. This has increased the adaptation capacity of vulnerable communities from the impacts of climate variability and change. Furthermore, it is evident that the aims and objectives of establishments of NAP process in Tanzania have been addressed through implementation of GFCS APA Programme. Moreover, since the GFCS APA in Tanzania is implemented within its five pillars namely: observation and monitoring, research, modeling and prediction, climate information systems, user interface platform and capacity development. The achievement made in each pillar contributed in enhancement of resilience of vulnerable communities to climate variability and change hence addressing the aims and objectives of NAP process in Tanzania. Therefore, it is recommended that achievements of GFCS APA Programme in Tanzania to be used as a guide to the development and implementations of the NAP process in Tanzania.

The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service(UN-NGLS)

Civil society is the'third sector'of society,along with government and business.It comprises civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations.The UN recognizes the importance of par tnering with civil society,because it advances the Organization’s ideals,and helps support its work.

论欧盟家事诉讼中的不方便法院原则——以Child and Family Agency案为中心

为了确保尊重儿童的基本权利和实现儿童利益最大化,2003年《布鲁塞尔条例Ⅱa》第15条对父母责任事项规定了不方便法院条款。欧盟不方便法院原则的特殊性包括:一是适用对象的特殊性,主要适用于涉外父母责任诉讼,并逐步延伸至涉外婚姻事项;二是考量因素之特殊性,将儿童利益最大化原则置于主要的考量因素,而且排除对替代法院实体性规则和儿童之外其他人迁徙自由权的考量。欧盟家事诉讼中不方便法院原则的进步性在于以下三点:第一,赋予不方便法院原则保护儿童最大利益之人权保护功能;第二,体现了对相互信任原则的尊重;第三,呈现出谨慎适用的趋势以防止不方便法院原则的滥用。但也存在着管辖权移送范围、适用对象、儿童利益最大化的裁量等诸多局限性及适用困境。

Visiting a Family of Chaoxian Nationality

THE Chaoxians are a minority nationality which inhabit northeast China. The Chaoxians are a homogeneous people. Besides living in the same region, they speak the same language, work and live in the same style and have the same mental patterns which represent the same culture. Once I was lucky enough to

Characteristics and trends in China’s further opening to the world beyond the 18th CPC National Congress

The period between the 18th National Congress of Communist Party of China(CPC)in November,2012 and 2020 is crucial for China’s goal to complete the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects.State policy of reform and opening up plays an important role in promoting China’s long-term economic growth.The direction of opening-up policies since the 18th CPC National Congress will have consequences for the prospect for the realization of the“Chinese Dream.”This paper discusses the characteristics and trends in China’s opening up after the 18th CPC National Congress in terms of purpose,direction,opportunities,strategy,impetus,regional layout,flow direction,means,interests,and risk prevention.