Connecting Through Cyberspace Xiamen forum puts spotlight on deepening China-Africa media cooperation through Internet

In an era of connectivity and digital innovation,the China-Africa relationship stands out as a stimulus for international cooperation in the field of the Internet and media cooperation.

Deepening Bilateral Cooperation Between Jilin and Thailand——Exclusive Interview with Wantana Tatan,Minister Counsellor(Investment Promotion),Royal Thai Embassy and Director of BOI’s Beijing Office

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s last visit to Thailand,both sides an-nounced that they would build a more stable,prosperous and sustainable community,which is a milestone in leading and promoting the development of China-Thailand relations.The Northeast Asia Expo opened on August 23 in Jilin Province,Want-ana Tatan,Minister Counsellor(In-vestment Promotion),Royal Thai Em-bassy and Director of BOI’s Beijing Office,said that this expo provides a good platform for deepening bilateral cooperation.

Normal and Superconducting Properties of La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7)

This review provides a comprehensive overview of current research on the structural,electronic,and magnetic characteristics of the recently discovered high-temperature superconductor La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7) under high pressures.We present the experimental results for synthesizing and characterizing this material,derived from measurements of transport,thermodynamics,and various spectroscopic techniques,and discuss their physical implications.We also explore theoretical models proposed to describe the electronic structures and superconducting pairing symmetry in La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7),highlighting the intricate interplay between electronic correlations and magnetic interactions.Despite these advances,challenges remain in growing high-quality samples free of extrinsic phases and oxygen deficiencies and in developing reliable measurement tools for determining diamagnetism and other physical quantities under high pressures.Further investigations in these areas are essential to deepening our understanding of the physical properties of La_(3)Ni_(2)O_(7) and unlocking its superconducting pairing mechanism.

“Overseas Warehouse” Make Chinese Sellers Become More “Intimate” with Overseas Buyers

With the deepening of Internet technology in international trade,cross-border e-commerce has become the main incremental contributor in the import and export trade of goods,and its transaction volume has gradually increased from 16%of China’s total import and export of goods in 2014 to 42%in 2023.

BRIEFING

CCPIT CCPIT and Heilongjiang Provincial Government Sign Memorandum on Deepening Cooperation On August 15,the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT)and the Heilongjiang Provincial Government signed a Memorandum on deepening cooperation in Harbin.Ren Hongbin,Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Chairman of the CCPIT,engaged in discussions on relevant topics with Xu Qin,Secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Committee of Heilongjiang Province and Director of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People’s Congress.Ren also signed the Memorandum of Cooperation with Liang Huiling,Deputy Secretary of the CPC Heilongjiang Provincial Committee and Governor of Heilongjiang Province.During his visit to Harbin,Chairman Ren Hongbin conducted on-site investigations on the international business operations and stable industrial and supply chains of enterprises at companies such as Heilongjiang Huida Technology Co.,Ltd.and the Beidahuang Agricultural Reclamation Group.Han Shengjian,Vice Governor of Heilongjiang Province,attended relevant activities.

DEEPER REFORM DRIVES CHINESE MODERNIZATION

Throughout China’s modernization,reform has played a key role in breaking down the obstacles to the country’s economic growth and steering it toward a future of socialist modernization.Since the third plenary session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in 2013,China has embarked on a new era of comprehensively deepening reforms and charting a new course for further reform and opening-up.

Review of China's Energy Policy in 2023

In 2023,China's energy policy primarily focused on deepening systemic and institutional reforms,enhancing energy security capabilities,strengthening energy conservation and carbon reduction,and improving the standard system.It has laid the foundation for China's policy direction,which is predicated on ensuring energy security,centered on economic construction,and aimed at achieving the carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals on schedule.In the current key tasks,China has accelerated the construction of a big unified electricity market,vigorously promoted upgrading industries for low-carbon,high-end,and intelligent development,and established carbon markets and standard systems aligned with international practices,achieving substantial progress.

Third Plenum,China,and the World

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its third plenary session in Beijing in July.The historic meeting adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization,sending a stronger signal about China’s firm commitment to furthering reform and opening up,which caused the media and China watchers around the world to feverishly discuss the event.

Beyond The Third Plenary Session--How high-standard opening up boosts China-ASEAN economic ties

On July 18,the Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization was adopted at the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.The 22,000-character document sent a clear signal of China’s commitment to deepening reform and expanding high-standard opening up,which will exert a positive and farreaching impact on China-ASEAN economic and trade relations in the next stage.

New Trends in Oil and Gas Security and Energy Transition

The report on the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposes promoting green development,advancing harmonious coexistence between humans and nature,and ensuring energy security.At COP282023,existing climate targets were reinforced,and a fresh accord was reached for scientifically achieving net-zero carbon emission.The global energy market is being transformed,with oil and gas regaining prominence in energy security.Firms are concentrating on core competencies amidst transitions,though upstream investments show a gradual rebound.The global carbon dioxide capture and storage(CCS)projects has witnessed a significant rise,with Direct Air Capture(DAC)technology gaining attention.Carbon dioxide Capture,Utilization,and Storage(CCUS)is essential as a foundational technology for achieving dual carbon goals.In light of global future development goals and China’s national conditions,this article discusses the evolving trends in the international oil and gas sector alongside China’s domestic energy security landscape.It proposes prospective trajectories for the growth of China’s oil and gas sector and measures to guide and respond to challenges during the energy transition process,providing references for decision-making in the transformation of oil and gas companies.China has a high level of energy self-sufficiency,with the overall energy security situation remaining controllable.China’s oil and gas sector is seeing three-pronged progress:deepening exploration to 10,000s of meters,nano-level reservoir description,and reviving mature fields for a new era.Focusing on deep layer,deepwater,unconventional and mature oilfields,strengthening Belt and Road energy partnerships,enlarging reserves,optimizing pipeline network layout,implementing a smart risk-management ecosystem,and driving the CCUS technology revolution.

PHOTO NEWS

CPC Central Committee Adopts Resolution on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session held in Beijing from July 15 to 18,2024.Xi Jinping,Li Qiang,Zhao Leji,Wang Huning,Cai Qi,Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi attended the session.

Creating a New Discourse

Knowledge sharing plays a key role in deepening China-Africa exchanges.With growing economic vitality,African nations are placing more emphasis on building their own knowledge systems.China firmly supports African countries in achieving intellectual independence,which is essential for their self-development and modernisation.

Shared Vision for a Shared Future

The Dar es Salaam Consensus represents the common resolve of China and Africa to further South-South cooperation The collective rise of the Global South and the burgeoning cooperation among developing countries are bringing about fundamental transformations in the global governance system.Establishing a fair and reasonable governance system and deepening South-South cooperation is the common vision of China and Africa and a global trend.

Consensus for Collaboration

Effective China-Africa think tank exchange can contribute to the cause of sustainable development.The 13th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania,on 8 March jointly released the Africa-China Dar es Salaam Consensus aimed at deepening global development cooperation.The consensus contains significant guidance and principles for human development.

Putting Development Front and Centre

The Dar es Salaam Consensus advocates the deepening of South-South cooperation As prominent members of the Global South,China and African nations have a historic responsibility to uphold peace and promote common development against a backdrop of intertwined challenges and opportunities.Over 100 scholars hailing from China and about 50 African nations reviewed decades of China-Africa cooperation,discussed future paths for global development,and adopted the Dar es Salaam Consensus during the 13th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania,on 8 March.

News in Brief

Xi stresses conserving Qinghai-Xizang Plateau ecology,high-qualitydevelopment Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed continued efforts to protect the ecology of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau during an inspection tour in Qinghai Province from June 18 to 19.Xi,also general secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission,also called on the province to promote high-quality development through deepening reform,expanding opening-up,and pursuing green development,ethnic unity and common prosperity.

Thoughts for a New Era

The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries(CPAFFC)marked the 70th anniversary of its establishment on 3 May.Since its inception,the CPAFFC has been committed to enhancing mutual understanding between peoples from di!erent countries.Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for strengthening exchange and mutual learning and forging closer bonds between people on many occasions.The CPAFFC,on behalf of the Chinese people,will continue making friends and deepening friendship within the international community,and working for the cause of human progress and solidarity.

When Chinese Dream Meets African Aspiration

The year 2023 witnessed a number of notable events in China-Africa relations that are likely to have far-reaching impact on the future of the relationship.Despite the unrests,conflicts and uncertainties prevailing in many parts of the world,China and African countries saw continuous deepening of political mutual trust and winwin cooperation,moving towards a closer China-Africa community of shared future.

Moving Firmly Forward New CPC Central Committee session charts course for further opening up

Nearly five decades after the third plenary session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(CPC)in 1978,which launched the historic reform and opening up policy that transformed China,the CPC held another third plenary session that promises to be potentially as consequential.The resolution passed on 18 July during the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the CPC calls for comprehensively deepening reforms,thus paving the way for the country to march towards the final goal of a developed and prosperous country.

Role of Horizontal Density Advection in Seasonal Deepening of the Mixed Layer in the Subtropical Southeast Pacific

The mechanisms behind the seasonal deepening of the mixed layer （ML） in the subtropical Southeast Pacific were investigated using the monthly Argo data from 2004 to 2012. The region with a deep ML （more than 175 m） was found in the region of （22°-30°S, 105°-90°W）, reaching its maximum depth （-200 m） near （27°-28°S, 100°W） in September. The relative importance of horizontal density advection in determining the maximum ML location is discussed qualitatively. Downward Ekman pumping is key to determining the eastern boundary of the deep ML region. In addition, zonal density advection by the subtropical countercurrent （STCC） in the subtropical Southwest Pacific determines its western boundary, by carrying lighter water to strengthen the stratification and form a ＂shallow tongue＂ of ML depth to block the westward extension of the deep ML in the STCC region. The temperature advection by the STCC is the main source for large heat loss from the subtropical Southwest Pacific. Finally, the combined effect of net surface heat flux and meridional density advection by the subtropical gyre determines the northern and southern boundaries of the deep ML region： the ocean heat loss at the surface gradually increases from 22~S to 35~S, while the meridional density advection by the subtropical gyre strengthens the strat- ification south of the maximum ML depth and weakens the stratification to the north. The freshwater flux contribution to deepening the ML during austral winter is limited. The results are useful for understanding the role of ocean dynamics in the ML formation in the subtropical Southeast Pacific.