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This year marks the 86th anniversary of the outbreak of the Shanghai Anti Japanese War on August 13th. The August 13 Battle of Shanghai was an unprecedented major battle launched by both China and Japan after the outbreak of the National War of Resistance Against Japan. Before the war, the Japanese army, relying on its naval, land, and air firepower advantages, arrogantly declared, "Occupy Shanghai within a month." Faced with the strategic situation of the enemy being strong and the enemy being weak, the Chinese army fought fiercely for three months, completely shattering the Japanese aggressors' ambition to make quick decisions and annex China. This battle has promoted the national spirit of patriotism and is also a great manifestation of Chinese martial arts culture. Chinese martial arts culture is an important component of China's excellent traditional culture, which is centered on the values and responsibilities of soldiers, with "harmony" and "righteous warfare" as the main themes. As the first major event of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan entering the stage of comprehensive resistance

To build a livable, resilient and smart city, strive to build the city into a beautiful home where people live in harmony with each other, and people live in harmony with nature, and forge a new path of urbanization and urban development with Chinese characteristics has important and far-reaching significance for comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese path to modernization. The connotation of resilient cities, as a new paradigm for urban safety development, is a new concept introduced from abroad. according to

At the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, it was proposed to comprehensively promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese path to modernization, achieve the second centennial goal, and build China into a socialist modern power in all respects. As one of the most important components of modernizing the national governance system and governance capacity, grasping the correct value orientation of urban development, respecting the laws of urban development, and achieving modernization of urban governance is an important task in China's socialist modernization construction.In urban construction, it is necessary to implement the development concept of putting the people at the center, reasonably arrange production, living, and ecological spaces, strive to expand public spaces, and provide leisure, fitness, and entertainment places for the people

Cities are living organisms, which means we cannot simply view them as creations of humanity. A city is not just a collection of people, not just a cluster of buildings, not just a central node of the industrial and commercial network, nor a complex of population and space. The city itself is a living, breathing, and sensory complex system that is relatively independent of human will. Accurately measuring the vital signs of a city. Once a city is created by humans, it becomes a new "artificial nature", becoming a living and organic entity. This means that we must respect the inherent nature of urban development

The foundation is not solid, and the earth is shaking. The level and ability of basic research have become a prerequisite for improving the efficiency of the national innovation system.Two years ago, Shanghai took the lead in piloting the establishment of "Basic Research Special Zones" nationwide, aiming to create a "small environment" suitable for basic research, support pilot units to freely choose topics, organize and use funds independently, and create more first-class talent teams for "leading research".

August 15th this year is China's first National Ecological Day.A good ecology itself contains infinite economic value. Mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasses, and sands, these natural gifts to humanity, are also important material foundations for economic development. To turn natural resources into assets, it is necessary to transform them into modern commodities. Marxist economics tells us that commodities are labor products used for exchange, and in terms of their value, "commodities are a dual thing, that is, use value and exchange value.". The recent popularity of camping, academic research, and cultural tourism is an example of natural resources becoming assets. Unlike traditional material goods, camping, studying, and culture

This summer, the market for parent-child and study tours continued to be booming, leaving a deep impression on people. In early July, Tsinghua University and Peking University resumed campus reservation visits and opened campuses to the public. Faced with the strong demand from numerous research and study tour teams, the reservation quota is basically filled at a speed of "second light". Similar situations also occur in well-known museums. Some parents who travel with their children complain that even if they request a week in advance, they cannot buy a ticket to the Palace Museum. The enthusiasm for traveling drives up consumption. A media survey shows that among parents who participate in study tours, there are many who spend tens of thousands of yuan per week, and there are also many who spend 50-60000 yuan during the 40 day summer vacation. It is not just parents who generously donate money. Since the beginning of this year, cultural and sports activities such as concerts and music festivals that have been held intensively in various regions have gained market popularity

In mid August, two events related to books touched the hearts of many people. One is that during the heavy rainfall in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region, the book warehouses of multiple publishing institutions located in Zhuozhou, Hebei and other places were flooded; The second is the Shanghai Book Fair, which reappears during the summer after two years. "The Shanghai Book Fair was held in the scorching summer of August, as if the entire industry was paying tribute to reading with the highest enthusiasm and most enthusiastic celebration, while also expressing the most sincere sincerity to readers with the most arduous labor." The words of a publisher are touching. Readers who come to the book fair in the scorching heat, as well as those who enthusiastically purchase the "Zhongtu Network Fuel Pack," are undoubtedly enthusiastic and lovely. The Shanghai Book Fair, such a grand festival, belongs to this group of lovely bookmakers, readers, and book lovers. Similarly, just like Zhuozhou Book Industry, which is facing difficulties and receiving support from all sides, Shanghai is also committed to creating a "top tier" platform this year

Propaganda and ideological work is an extremely important task of the Party. On August 19, 2013, the first National Conference on Propaganda and Ideological Work, which entered a new era, was held.

In recent years, "China-Chic" has become a hot word. Especially in the Internet era, the country has given great support to cultural and creative undertakings. "China-Chic" has also emerged in the exploration and innovation of Chinese people, becoming a trend that young people are eager to pursue. However, what is the connotation of China-Chic, what is the status quo of the "China-Chic" cultural and creative market, what are the problems, and what is the future development trend? These are the major issues that need to be faced and solved urgently at the moment when China-Chic is surging. 1、 Connotation of "China-Chic" Cultural Innovation In November 2019, in the "Boao Forum for Cultural Innovation Frontier Dialogue" activity, the Institute of Cultural and Creative Development of Tsinghua University released the "China-Chic Research Report", pointing out that the "country" of "China-Chic" is China, which is the rejuvenation of China's excellent traditional culture; "China-Chic" generally refers to those with Chinese characteristics that are in line with the forefront of the times

Improving the scientificity of organizational work. As an important part of Party building, Party organizational work must be guided by the basic principles of Marxism and fundamentally guided by the scientific theories of the Party. In retrospect, under the guidance of Marxist scientific theory, the CPC has led the masses of the people to achieve great achievements in revolution, construction and reform

[Editor's Note] "Developing people's democracy in the whole process" is one of the essential requirements of Chinese path to modernization summarized in the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. What are the advantages of China's full process people's democracy compared to Western electoral democracy? How to practice and develop people's democracy throughout the entire process? Professor Sang Yucheng from Fudan University believes that it is the practical character of the entire process of people's democracy that enables it to become the "most extensive, authentic, and effective socialist democracy.". Therefore, enabling the entire process of people's democracy to operate and achieve substantial results is of utmost importance in practicing and developing the entire process of people's democracy. The following is his speech at Fudan University.

August 19th this year is the sixth Chinese Physician's Day and also the World Humanitarian Day established by the United Nations since 2008. Among the vast number of medical workers, there is a special group of Chinese medical workers who are not only angels in white to save lives and heal the wounded, but also friendly ambassadors to convey friendship. This is the Chinese aid to foreign medical workers. Medical aid to foreign countries is a vivid manifestation of the Chinese people's love for peace and cherish life. Shanghai is one of the earliest cities in China to participate in foreign medical aid work. For over 70 years, Shanghai's foreign aid medical staff have demonstrated the spirit of fearlessness, dedication, saving lives, and boundless love through their excellent skills and love. They have made important contributions to the international humanitarian cause and the construction of a human health community. On June 25, 1950, the Korean War broke out as medical aid was organized to resist the United States and aid North Korea

A few days ago, the "Second Donkey", an online celebrity with 48 million fans on the Kwai platform, suffered an "accident" - he was "kidnapped" and nearly "buried alive" in front of the live broadcast in Qingdao. The thrilling "case" sparked strong attention, but the plot quickly reversed: according to the report from the Shibei Branch of the Qingdao Public Security Bureau, this farce was purely a "fabricated script for live streaming," with the aim of "earning traffic and attracting fans.". The public security organs have punished the relevant parties in accordance with the investigation, and their accounts have been indefinitely banned by the platform. On video network platforms, there are many hosts like "Er Lv" who are enthusiastic about posing for photos. In August alone, there have been multiple incidents of video posing that have attracted national attention. A female rider in Yunnan was robbed of an electric bike while delivering meals late at night, causing her to pound her chest, stomp, and collapse

On August 16, 2023, the 19th Shanghai Book Fair arrived at the Shanghai Exhibition Hall in the same time and place as scheduled. Books are a collection of cultural and scientific knowledge, a carrier of historical memory inheritance and innovation, and a ladder for humanity to progress towards civilization. Culture is the soul of a city, and reading for all is the fundamental project for casting the soul of a city. The Shanghai Book Fair, which has been held continuously for nearly 20 years, has gradually established a mechanism of government support, market operation, and association participation. It has developed into a public cultural service platform for public reading, constructed a three-dimensional cultural field, created a reading atmosphere full of books, and displayed a good image of the city. With the proposal of the overall requirements for Shanghai's urban development, establishing the "Shanghai Culture" brand has become the main goal of urban cultural construction. The Shanghai Book Fair, as a "cultural business card," has become a driving force for urban culture

We always remember their valuable contributions to the Chinese revolution, construction and reform and their sincere friendship to the CPC and the Chinese people. Among this large group of international friends, undoubtedly includes Agnes Smedley. At the end of 1928, after a brief stay in Beiping, American Smedley entered Northeast China as a reporter for the German liberal newspaper Frankfurt Daily in the Far East. He then headed south and passed through Beiping from the northeast

The 2023 Shanghai Book Fair is coming to an end. These days, media reporters have met young book enthusiasts who came to Shanghai by bike from Kunshan at 4am at the entrance of the exhibition center, as well as visitors from other places who took high-speed trains to attend the exhibition; In front of the crowded exhibition halls and booths, there are plenty of local people, old and small, carrying suitcases to search for books. Someone once said that entering the Shanghai Book Fair is like entering a free trade market with numerous stalls; Someone once said that the author and reader meeting during the book fair was like a performance; Someone once said that on such a hot day, with people crowded around and sweating profusely, where could one choose a good book The Shanghai Book Fair has been held year by year amidst various claims. I like this free and crowded atmosphere, and I enjoy enjoying a discount amidst the sound of discounts

Chen Jining, Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, pointed out at the 2023 Developer Conference of the Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integration Development Demonstration Zone that the integration demonstration zone should strive to become a large "innovation field" and incubator, continuously exert efforts in integrated institutional innovation, technological innovation, and collaborative innovation among various entities, focus on building a platform for incubating new technologies, new products, and new models, and be the first mover and breakthrough in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.The Yangtze River Delta is still in the early stage of integrated development of scientific and technological innovation. From the perspective of the practical effects of integrated scientific and technological innovation in the Yangtze River Delta

Culture is a product of human practice.One important aspect is to actively leverage the resource advantages of various aspects and actively build public cultural spaces. In recent years, public cultural activities such as poetry recitations have quietly become popular. Just now

Language and writing are the key to civilized dialogue. In the process of telling Chinese stories well and promoting Chinese culture to go global, translation plays an important bridging role. On August 22nd, the press conference for the new books "Chinese Story English Communication Trilogy" - "Middle School's Journey to the West", "Stones from Other Mountains", and "Return to Different Balance" was held at the Jiali Center in Jing'an. "There are huge cultural differences, vastly different ways of thinking, ideologies, and beliefs between China and other countries, especially Western countries. It is difficult to accept our self talk during the translation process." Zhu Zhenwu, the author of the "Trilogy" and a professor at Shanghai Normal University, emphasized that cultural and creative consciousness should be highlighted in the translation of Chinese literature. "While 'going out', our foreign translation work should still be centered around me and serve me, rather than losing ourselves."

After years of effort, China has achieved tremendous success in infrastructure construction. But the floods that occurred in some areas this summer have also exposed the shortcomings of drainage facilities, especially urban water supply and drainage infrastructure construction. Drainage facilities refer to drainage networks, sewage treatment facilities, and sludge treatment and disposal facilities. The drainage network includes drainage pipes and their pumping stations, inspection wells, rainwater outlets, manhole covers, and rainwater grates and other ancillary facilities. As a public good, drainage facilities play an important role in preventing floods, ensuring the normal operation of the country, especially cities, and ensuring the safety of people's lives and property. Therefore, they are referred to as the "conscience of the city" by French writer Victor Hugo. It is undeniable why floods have occurred frequently in recent years. The frequent occurrence of floods in recent years is caused by various reasons. One is to receive

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Second National Congress of the Communist Youth League of China, as well as the 100th anniversary of the founding of China Youth magazine in Shanghai. On August 22nd, the academic seminar on "The Establishment of the Communist Youth League of China and Chinese Youth" was held at the Memorial Hall of the Central Organ of the Chinese Socialist Youth League. Famous Party history expert and former Deputy Director of the Party History Research Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Zhang Baijia, Director of the Youth League History Archives of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Hu Xianzhong, and Dong Lei, Secretary of the Huangpu Youth League District Committee, delivered speeches respectively. Xin Ping, President of the Shanghai Communist Party History Association, Liao Dawei, a renowned scholar at Shanghai University, Xu Guangshou, Vice President of the Shanghai Communist Party History Association, Xu Yungen, Deputy Director of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China Memorial Hall, and Yu Jiangru, Deputy Director of the Propaganda Committee of the Shanghai New Fourth Army History Research Association, have gathered information on the history of youth movements under the leadership of the Party, the founding history of the Communist Youth League, and the history of the Red Army

For many people, the "Four Great Classical Novels" of Chinese literature, namely "Water Margin", "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "Journey to the West", and "Dream of the Red Chamber", are well-known. But in fact, the use of the term "Four Great Classical Novels" is quite recent. In the history of Chinese literature, there is also the title of "Four Wonderful Books". As the four most outstanding works in Ming Dynasty novels, the "Four Wonderful Books" are recognized as classic works in the history of Chinese literature. How did the title "Four Wonderful Books" come about? Why has it become a classic novel? Tan Fan, a lifelong professor at East China Normal University, has compiled historical materials and presented them together. The following is his speech at the Guangqi General Education Lecture at Shanghai Normal University. As is well known, our country has "four great classics" in classical literature, namely "Water Margin", "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "Journey to the West", and "Dream of the Red Chamber". but

Previously, at the closing ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum, he reiterated the need to adhere to the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative, advocating for promoting common development and prosperity, striving to achieve universal security, and adhering to cultural exchanges and mutual learning. Currently, global development is facing enormous challenges. The recent incidents of Japan unilaterally initiating the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear accident into the sea demonstrate that building a safe and stable international environment for common development is still a long and arduous task. The "Three Global Initiatives" have rich connotations and strict logic

The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China proposes to strengthen the construction of new economic organizations, new social organizations, and new employment groups. On August 23rd, the Party School of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Ele.me, and Alibaba Research Institute jointly hosted an academic seminar on "Party Building for New Business Forms and Employment Groups: Cognition, Issues, and Prospects" to exchange and discuss relevant theoretical and practical issues. Li Hongzhen, member of the Standing Committee of the Putuo District Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of the Organization Department, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Xiao Shuixian, Secretary of the Ele.me Party Committee and Senior Vice President, introduced the basic situation of enterprise party building. Unlike e-commerce platforms such as Tmall and Taobao, Ele.me belongs to real-time e-commerce, with a fulfillment period usually ranging from half an hour to one hour, and is expanding from providing food and beverage to providing everything. "Someone once asked me, 'Why do you take the initiative to promote party building in some enterprises?'" Xiao Shuixian said

The Hongqiao International Central Business District is the core carrying area of the Hongqiao International Open Hub. With the continuous improvement of China's economic modernization level and the increasingly strong leading role of central cities and urban agglomerations in regional economic development, the Hongqiao International Central Business District needs to better play its pivotal role. The Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration and the Shanghai metropolitan area, as the largest and most populous urban agglomeration in China, will continue to lead the modernization development of the Chinese economy in the future. Shanghai will integrate with neighboring small and medium-sized cities to form a modern economic growth pole in the form of an urban agglomeration. Looking ahead, the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration will become the most important urban agglomeration in the Asia Pacific region. The area of the three provinces and one city in the Yangtze River Delta is similar to that of Japan, but in terms of plain area, freshwater resources, and inland waterway transportation conditions, the conditions of the Yangtze River Delta are

Actively and prudently promoting carbon peak and carbon neutrality, on the one hand, we need to control the output and emissions of carbon dioxide, and on the other hand, we need to increase the absorption and fixation of carbon dioxide in the air. Currently, approximately 47% of global carbon emissions cannot be absorbed by forests and oceans, but are directly released into the atmosphere. Artificially capturing carbon dioxide from the air is becoming an important way of carbon removal, helping to achieve the goal of net zero emissions. "White carbon" has emerged as a new type of carbon that is directly captured, stored, or utilized from the air. As a new color of carbon, "white carbon" actually has many different colors, which is not just rhetoric or sensationalism. Dividing carbon into different colors helps us deepen our understanding of the carbon cycle. So, what do white carbon and green carbon, blue carbon, blue-green carbon, black carbon, brown carbon, gray carbon, etc. represent respectively?

On August 25th, a Shanghai social construction expert forum was held in the Wuning area of Caoyang Xincun Street, Putuo District, with the theme of "Building an Efficient and Operational 'Neighborhood Community' Sample and Promoting the Construction of Comprehensive Community Service Facilities". In recent years, various districts in Shanghai have conscientiously implemented the "14th Five Year Plan" for the construction of the urban and rural community service system, and continuously strengthened the construction of comprehensive community service facilities. Putuo District takes the construction of the "Neighborhood Community" center as the starting point, focuses on "one-stop comprehensive services" and multi-channel improvement of the utilization efficiency of comprehensive service facilities, expands the comprehensive service functions of community service facilities, and promotes standardized and standardized construction of site configuration, personnel allocation, and operation methods. Jiang Long, Deputy District Mayor of Putuo District, pointed out that after more than 5 years of promotion and improvement, 32 fixed stations have been built and put into use throughout Putuo District

So, what is the grand view of history? What is the big logic trend? The grand historical perspective is the methodology of Marxism's sinicization and modernization. Whether one can understand and to what extent one can recognize the logic and trend of any social development depends on what kind of historical perspective one upholds

On the eve of the start of the new semester, a 150 square meter small shop at Huai Concentration School in Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, was sold for a sky high rent of 9.43 million yuan over a period of 5 years, attracting public attention. The local authorities quickly responded, stating that according to the contract, the selling price of the products in the convenience store must not exceed the market retail price, and the quality must comply with the national commodity quality regulations. Moreover, there is no mandatory consumption behavior towards students, and local market supervision, the State owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, and other departments will also strengthen the supervision of the quality, price, and business services of small shops. However, people's concerns have not been completely dispelled. Based on an annual rent of 1.88 million yuan, even if there is no rest throughout the year, it is open for business during winter, summer, weekends, and holidays, with a daily rent sharing of over 5000 yuan. So, what kind of profit level can support such high rent? deserve