What they are saying in 'passage interviews'

Govt moves help eradicate poverty

China has shown the world that it is possible to tackle poverty. The serious and sustained commitment made by the government, backed by tough anti-corruption policies, has given the strategy necessary momentum to achieve the current milestones, said David Monyae, director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg.

China showing it means business on environment

It appears that China's high-speed train of economic growth will not give pollution any free rides.

Trailblazing champ excels off ice

From a humble ice rink to the Great Hall of the People, star political adviser Yang Yang has fully explored many career paths and shows no sign of slowing down.

Working together with AI can create value

As a tech reporter, I have often been asked by readers whether artificial intelligence is a threat to their jobs. I used to assure them that such concerns are unfounded - in the next decade at least - as it will take a long time to develop a general AI that can compete with humans.

Database aims to shield minors from abusers

Prosecuting departments will enhance their cooperation with educational, civil and sports departments nationwide to set up a database of people who have sexually abused minors, with the goal of preventing abusers from taking jobs near places where young people congregate, a senior official of the Supreme People's Procuratorate said.

Nation to improve ethics oversight for researchers

China will continue to improve its ethics and academic integrity in scientific research to limit any negative impact on society brought by substandard practices or unethical conduct, China's top science official said on Monday.

BRI hailed as force for sustainable development

The initiative is providing opportunities across the globe as more countries agree to participate. Cao Desheng reports.

Vaccines face higher levels of scrutiny, quality control

Drug regulators and vaccine producers will face intensified scrutiny to ensure product safety and quality, a top drug supervision official said on Monday.

Nation working toward reducing myopia by 2030

The increasing prevalence of nearsightedness, or myopia, among students in China has been a public health concern in recent years and has now come to discussion at one of China's most important meetings, at which national political advisers have called for intensified efforts to remedy the situation.

Zone to spur Yangtze River Delta integration

A demonstration zone showcasing the integration of the Yangtze River Delta is designed to help the region better serve a larger area, said Li Qiang, Party secretary of Shanghai.

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