Institution-based Network on China-Africa Cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination (INCAS): Driving schistosomiasis elimination in Africa

The burden of schistosomiasis remains a global public health problem,especially in sub-Saharan Africa despite progress in terms of morbidity control.Successful control efforts achieved by China in the last six decades came with considerable experience and lessons that could benefit schistosomiasis control programs in other endemic countries.China's role and commitment to global health cooperation has become increasingly important;this has created a platform for partnership with developing partners for the establishment of Forum on China-Africa health cooperation which prioritizes the pursuit of global elimination target for schistosomiasis and malaria,control of HIV/AIDS,and improved access to reproductive health care.Chinese government's commitment towards achieving schistosomiasis elimination in Africa prompted the establishment of Institution-based Network on China-Africa Cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination (INCAS),by the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases to promote schistosomiasis elimination in Africa.Schistosomiasis experts from six provincial institutions and counterparts from 10 African countries participated in the first workshop on China-Africa cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination in Africa at Lilongwe,Malawi,in 2015.Experts at the inaugural meeting shared experiences from their national schistosomiasis control programs,as well as identified areas for collaborative synergy targeting schistosomiasis elimination in Africa.The establishment of INCAS,which comprises of 28 member-institutions from China and Africa,was proposed at this meeting.We,therefore,provide information on INCAS activities,cooperation mechanism,as well as assess the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats as we target schistosomiasis elimination in Africa using the INCAS platform.

Patterns and Experience of China's Four Decades of Opening-Up

China＇s four decades of opening-up coincided with the trend of the world economy, and contributed to its own economic development. With a gradualist approach, China achieved opening-up without causing economic and social repercussions, and unleashed institutional dividends that facilitated its reform and development. This approach has breathed lasting momentum and vitality into China＇s economic growth and structural transition, and improved China＇s industrial competitiveness and status in the international division of labor. As a basic national strategy and one of the country＇s five development concepts, opening-up is essential for China to pursue peaceful development and stand proudly in the family of nations. Facing new changes in domestic and international environments in the new era, particularly increasing competition among major countries such as China and the United States, China should proactively explore a new model of opening-up, refocus opening-up from policy supply to capacity building, and form a new pattern of opening-up on all fronts for high-quality economic development.

ON THE OPENING-UP AND DEVELOPMENT OF SHANGHAIS PUDONG NEW AREA

In the development of Pudong, a strategic idea and goal ought to be fully realized, that is: with the development of Pudong as a lead, to further open up the cities along the Chang jiang (Yangtze) River, build Shanghai into an international center for economy, finance and trade, thus to spark a new economic take-off in the Changjiang River Delta and the whole Changjiang River Basin.To develop Pudong, the infrastructure construction must be developed first; and the development of primary, secondary and tertiary industries must be well coordinated. At present, the stress should be laid on tertiary sectors like finance, foreign trade, commerce, real estate, far-ocean transport, post and telecommunication, information and travelling service and so on. In the secondary industry, export processing and high and new technological industries should be put first, while the original raw-material industry should be improved in processing depth. As to the primary industry, a metropolitan suburban agriculture

China’s Seven-Decades of Opening-up:Empowering Growth and Reforms

This paper examines China’s seven-decades of opening-up and its achievements since 1949,presenting an overview of China’s importation of technology and formation of a modern industrial system in the first three decades,as well as opening-up and development in the last four decades.We discuss the rationale behind the gradualist approach to opening-up,focusing on how factor endowment,reform,and the opening-up policy have shaped China’s opening-up landscape.We also address the doubts and controversies arising from China’s opening-up and the positive effects of opening-up on reforms.Lastly,we present possible future trends for China’s transition towards the horizontal division of labor and neutral and institutional opening-up.

Shoulder New Responsibilities in All-around Opening-up——Interview with CPPCC member and CCPIT Chairperson Gao Yan

'We shall promote opening-up in an all around way and develop new competitive edge in international economic cooperation.'This year’s government report has laid out a blueprint for China’s opening-up.What role shall the CPPIT play in this process? What will the CCPIT do to support the stability of foreign trade and investment, cope with international economic conflicts and promote the Belt and Road projects?Our reporter was honored to interview Ms. Gao Yan, CPPCC member and Chairperson of the CPPIT.

Two Sessions 2019:Taking Action for Further Opening-up

China’s Two Sessions, an annual political event that drew much attention, started on March 3rd 2019when the opening ceremony of the second plenary session of the 13th National Committee of the CPPCC (Chinese People Political Consultative Conference) was held.This year marked the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the People’s Republic of China, and is also a pivotal year for building a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way.

Reform of Rural Planting Structure in China since the Reform and Opening-up and Its Main Problems

Based on the oral interview of six different types of rural families in Houdian Village,Longkou City,Shandong Province,combined with the adjustment of rural reform policies,this paper analyzed reasons for the reform of rural planting structure in China since the reform and opening-up and elaborated the general outline of the reform of the planting structure.From the changes in farmers' attitudes,it explored the achievements and shortcomings of rural reform in the past 40 years.It discussed problems such as shortage of labor resources and vacancy of family education of teenagers in the current sustainable development of rural areas.Finally,it came up with some recommendations for the development of rural areas.

China’s New Moves on Reform and Opening-up Promise the World New Opportunities

LAST year, China celebrated the 40th anniversary of its reform and opening-up, which led the country on an unprecedented road to success. Thanks to that policy, China has developed in four decades from,in many respects, a backward thirdworld country, into one of the world’s leading economies.

Promoting Common Development Through Opening-up and Cooperation

Opening-up and cooperation are significant driving forces for enhancing the vitality of international economic and trade activities. Against the backdrop that economic globalization is blocked while trade protectionism and unilateralism are on the rise, China remains a supporter and vindicator of opening-up and cooperation between countries.

Carry Forward Reform and Opening-up, Promote Peace and Development

THE 2018 Boao Forum for Asia(BFA)Annual Conference was a major diplomatic event hosted by China,with this year’s theme,"An Open and Innovative Asia for a World of Greater Prosperity."With this year marking the 40th anniversary of the country’s reform and opening-up,visions of openness and development set the tone of this high-profile conference.The key topics of the forum-the Belt and Road Initiative and building a community of a shared future for mankind-undoubtedly boosted the confidence

Achievements in the Reform Of the Cultural Field over the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up

With the deepening of Reform and Opening-up,the reform and development in cultural field has gone through an extraordinary journey and achieved remarkable achievements.

China Marks 40^th Anniversary of Reform and Opening-up

On December 18,China held a grand gathering to celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the country's Reform and Opening-up,a great revolution that has changed the destiny of the Chinese nation and also influenced the world.

China’s Successful Reform and Opening-up Policy and Its Political Implications for Africa

Over the past four decades,the Chinese people have always pursued development with an open door,and have accomplished a great transition from seclusion and semi-seclusion to all-round openness.China,s economic progress,understood in a global historical context,is unique.Facing the rise of foreign companies in China,Beijing balances market competition due to the diversification of economic actors and local protection of SOEs and strategically important industries.The CPC has developed powerful,effective top-down mobilization capacities.The quality of the ruling party is also vital to developing countries,and most developing countries usually still lack well-developed governments,markets and civil societies.Reforms are necessary for growth and for the ruling party as well.While African developing countries face the challenge of finding a suitable development path,they could find the answer after getting a better understanding of Chinese reform and opening up.

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.

ZHENG BIJIAN:UNDERSTANDING CHINA AT A NEW STARTING POINT OF REFORM AND OPENING-UP

"Over the last 40 years,we have consistently adhered to an independent foreign policy of peace,followed the path of peaceful development and pursued a win-win strategy of opening-up,"declared Chinese President Xi Jinping,also general secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee,at a major event on December 18,2018,organized to commemorate the 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up.

Celebrating 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up

President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended a grand gathering to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on December 18,2018.The celebration started with everyone rising to sing the national anthem.

Cooperation and Win-win Progress is the Key Logic in China’s New Round of Opening-up

The cruelty of WWII left the world with pain and suffering.To ensure long-term peace,stability and development,people worked together and set up a US-centered global economic and political order,formulated a series of international codes of conduct and corresponding support mechanisms.From an economic perspective,they include international organizations such as IMF,WB,GATT,as well as the dollar-centered international monetary system agreement.

SONG HONG:NEW MEASURES FOR DEEPENING REFORM AND OPENING-UP

The annual Central Economic Work Conference concluded with a statement that ensuring sound economic work is especially important for 2019,which marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.It is also crucial for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.One key task is to advance all-round opening-up.

Evolution of the “Zhejiang Spirit” During the Forty Years of Reform and Opening-up

The "Zhejiang spirit" refers to a theoretical summary of the group consciousness, mental state, value orientation and ideological realm, which is, as a motivating power, owned and recognized by all Zhejiang people, and carries Zhejiang peculiarities. President Xi Jinping, during his term of office in Zhejiang, launched a number of seminars and activities to seek "a Zhejiang spirit that moves with the times." Forty years of reform and opening-up, the "Zhejiang spirit" has experienced an evolution that can be summarized as three improvements: from spontaneous formation to deliberate cultivation, from something limited to eastern Zhejiang to an integrating force that spans the entire Zhejiang Province, and from a mere existence to a role that functions adequately. The "Zhejiang spirit" is extracted from the humanistic spirits shaped in all corners of Zhejiang province. It is "an instrumental ensemble played across the entire province," and represents a certain judgment and interpretation. The "Zhejiang spirit" not only describes and summarizes the past and present, but will also guide and motivate the future, and support people in their enterprising and industrious practices to move with the times.

Thoughts on High-quality Development of Unconventional Gas in Central China——Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Reform & Opening-up and New Progress in Foreign Cooperation

In accordance with the development concept of 'innovation,coordination,green,openness and sharing' and to promote the supply-side structural reform,CNPC proposes its new goals and strategy in the new era,and expands the overall strategy into ‘resources,market,internationalization and innovation'to adapt to the needs of cleaner energy development in the new era and highlight innovation,openness and green development.It has been seen that through foreign cooperation in the field of unconventional gas,remarkable results have been achieved in the introduction of international advanced concepts,technologies and management experiences.Tight gas and shale gas resources in Central China are abundant but more challenged in geological condition than that in North American,and there are great geological,technical and economic risks.CNPC has achieved significant phased achievements for the development of tight gas and shale gas in Ordos and Sichuan Basin;however,the development quality of unconventional gas assets needs to be further improved.To achieve high-quality development of tight gas and shale gas,on one hand,we must implement the strategy of self-operation and foreign cooperation combination,take advantage of the in tegration of self-operation with foreign cooperation and realize synergetic development;on the other hand,we need to fully understand that the technical characteristics of tight gas and shale gas are different from those of the conventional energy and unconventional technical measures,management strategies and methods are required.