HIM in Director’s Lens: Today and Future——An Interview with CAS Member TAN Weihong, the founding director of the Hangzhou Institute of Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Turning five years old,the Hangzhou Institute of Medicine(HIM),Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)strives to play a pivotal role in boosting interdisciplinary research on the interface between innovation and medical science.As we peel back the layers of this cutting-edge institution,who better to guide us than its visionary director,Prof.TAN Weihong?In this exclusive interview with HIM Director Prof.TAN Weihong,who is also a CAS Member,we can grasp an idea of its unique position in China’s scientific landscape,its major achievements,and its ambitious roadmap to excellence.

The life of Xuan Zhou, founding father of the Gastrodia elata cultivation and industry in China

Those familiar with Gastrodia elata Blume(Tianma,天麻)in China will most certainly recognise the name of Xuan Zhou(周铉),the first postgraduate student of Professor Zheng-Yi Wu(吴征镒),widely respected professor of botany and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Peng et al.,2013).Xuan Zhou(abbreviated S.Chow in taxonomic citations,also Chou,Hsüan in Wade-Giles transliterations)(Fig.1)was born in Xinzheng,in the central Chinese Province of Henan on 4 May 1926.He graduated from Tongji University in 1951.He took part in and successfully passed the first national post-graduate examination held by the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1956 and became a candidate for an Associate Doctor degree(equivalent to MSc)under the tutelage of Prof.Wu.

Growing and evolving:remarks for the 35^(th) anniversary of the founding of Zoological Research

The beginning of a new year is always a time for reflection, contemplation and optimism. For the past thirty-five years, since its founding in 1980, Zoological Research （ZR） has experienced many highs and lows, seeing great advances but also overcoming numerous hurdles. Zoological Research has made many valuable contributions to the progress of biological sciences in China and won prestige both at home and abroad. Currently, it serves as a key journal focusing on Genome Evolution and Genetic Diversity, Animal Ecology and Ethology, Primates and Animal Models of Human Diseases. The journal also publishes high quality papers related to taxonomy and DNA barcoding, developmental biology, physiology biochemistry, immunology, and neuroscience. The growth achieved by ZR is not only due to our excellent readers and reviewers, but also to the evolution of our authors into renowned scholars. Accordingly, we would like to thank you all for your constant support and generous help.

The founding of the Special Committee of Seismological Fluids，SSC and the First Academic Exchange Conference held in Guiyang

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The Founding of ICC China in Beijing

On January 24, 1995, the ICC China was founded in Beijing. Vice-Premier Li Lanqing of the State Council and ICC Secretary-General Rouher attended the conference and delivered speeches to about 250 representatives from China’s related departments, ICC China and local subchambers of China Chamber of International Commerce. On behalf of the Chinese government, Mr. Li Lanqing gave

China Cultural Center in Bangkok:Together with the Civil Institutions and Artists of Thailand to Celebrate the 70,h Anniversary of the Founding of the Peopled Republic of China

This year marks the 70^th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.The National Day celebrations are a focus of China Cultural Center in Bangkok.Around the National Day,the Center held"China Today"Variety Shows and Sales,the Special Concert in Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and"My Chinese Connection"—"Ambassador Cup"Prose Creation Competition,which has achieved favourable results.

2019 Time Museum Opened in Beijing to Celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the Founding of the Peopled Republic of China

The People's Daily New Media Center launched a touring exhibition called "2019 Time Museum"in Beijing in early August to celebrate the 70^thanniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.It will showcase,in an innovative way,the tremendous changes in people s clothing,food,house,transportation,culture,education,and many other aspects over the past seven decades.With immersive experience and interactive activities,visitors may recall China s course of development over the past 70 years and feel its rapid changes.

Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China

On October 1,2019,a grand rally kicked off the celebrations of the founding of the People’s Republic of China at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing.After delivering a speech at the rally,Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the armed forces.Then an impressive military parade started,followed by a mass pageantry.On the evening of the National Day,a grand gala was held,during which a magnificent firework display brought the National Day celebrations to the final climax.

The 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC: A Grand Ceremony Showing Great Pageantry

The year 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China,and grand national celebrations attracted the world’s attention.Chinese President Xi Jinping said that the celebration of the 70th anniversary is a grandiose show of Chinese strength and shows China thriving throughout the worlds’changes from the past 100 years.This big celebration shows to the world China’s great progress towards new achievements,and the united power of the 1.4 billion Chinese people.

Legislative Protection for Women's Rights and Interests after the Founding of the People's Republic of China

The process of legislative protection for women’s rights and interests of the new China can be divided into two phases: The first phase is from the establishment of the People’s Republic of China to the adoption of the policy of reform and opening up to the outside

Special Issue for the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

The special issue of this Journal has been organized for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China （UESTC）.

Countermeasures and Prevention of Railway Traffic Accidents in the Early Days of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China

In the early days of the founding of the People’s Republic of China,in order to restore the national economy as soon as possible,the Communist Party of China carried out maintenance and repairs on the railways that caused serious damage to transportation tasks through war-torn smoke,and carried out large-scale railway construction.However,in the course of operation,railway safety accidents occur frequently due to outdated equipment,low quality of staff,lack of rules and regulations,vandalism,and various natural disasters.In the face of severe conditions,the railway authorities summed up the accidents and learned the safety of the railways,so that the railway transportation industry,which started after the founding of the country,was gradually on the right track,and laid a solid foundation for the safe development of the railway industry.

China in the Eyes of Cambodian People:China’s Reform and Opening up will Extend to the Whole World——Written on the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China

Leaders of all developing countries are willing to know—how could China,in just 70 years’time,leap from a poverty-stricken,underdeveloped“Sick Man of East Asia”to an“East Asia Giant”with its over one billion people having good supplies of food and clothing.When Chinese officials visited Cambodia,their first impression was that the development of Cambodia now is very like that of China in the 1980s and 1990s and the national conditions of Cambodia is very like that of China before Reform and Opening Up.

China in the Eyes of Japanese People——Written on the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China

On October 1,2020,the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China,I am honored to watch the grand military parade of China on the reviewing stand located at Tian’anmen Square of Beijing.Ten years ago,I participated in the parade review marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.At that time,I determined to visit Beijing again and watch the military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.Indulged in the pleasure of realizing my dream,I sincerely appreciate my Chinese friends offering me such a valuable chance.

Events in Celebration of the 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the PRC

In celebration of the 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China(PRC),the Chinese embassies and consulates and China's overseas cultural and tourism services held a series of online and offline events,sharing with the people of the host countries the splendid achievements in the 72 years since the founding of the PRC.

POLITICAL PARTY DIPLOMACY WITH CHINESE CHARACTERISTICS IN SEVEN DECADES SINCE FOUNDING OF PRC:INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICE AND THEORY

Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China(PRC),the exchanges between the Communist Party of China(CPC),the ruling party,and foreign political parties naturally evolved into political party diplomacy.Over the past 70 years,in pursuing political party diplomacy with Chinese characteristics,we have fully grasped the historical mission,roles and positions,endeavored to make explorations in practices,made improvements by reviewing experience,made adjustments and innovations as well as realized the sublimation of theory.Carrying out in-depth research on innovations of practice and theory of political party diplomacy with Chinese characteristics as well as their interactions is conducive to planning new developments and breaking new grounds for political party diplomacy in the new era.

Congratulation Letter on the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China From Sujata Koirala, Former Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Foreign Affairs Nepal Chairperson Girija Prasad Koirala Foundation

Mr.Sun Jiazheng,Vice chairman,CPPCC President,China NGO Network for International Exchange On the auspicious occasion of the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China,I would like to extend cordial congratulations and best wishes to Mr.Sun Jiazheng,vice chairman of the 11 th National Committee of the CPPCC,President of China NGO Network for International Exchange,CPC leadership,entire CPC membership for the tremendous achievements CPC has registered for the people and the nation.

Member Organizations of Silk Road NGO Cooperation Network Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China in Various Ways

On the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China(CPC),member organizations and partners of Silk Road NGO Cooperation Network(SIRONET)spontaneously carried out kinds of civil celebrations,and congratulated SIRONET in specific ways of civil society,such as special journals,special exhibitions,hand-made greeting cards,handicrafts and paintings。

Congratulations on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China from all around the world

[Editor’s Note]On the occasion of the centenary of the founding of the Communist Party of China(CPC),more than 100 NGOs,6 international organizations and 10 political dignitaries and former political dignitaries from 48 countries sent over 140 letters and videos to Chinese Association for International Understanding(CAFIU),China NGO Network for International Exchanges(CNIE)and its group members。

Congratulation Letter on the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China From Boris Tadic,Former President of Serbia

China NGO Network for International Exchanges,I would like to extend my warmest and sincerest congratulations to the Chinese government and people on the 100 th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.The past seven decades witnessed the great achievements that China has made as a peaceful,stable and prosperous society on the global stage under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.