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2025 Global Carbon Neutrality Report highlights implementation gap at Tsinghua University forum

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BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At Tsinghua University today, global experts and policymakers gathered to confront a pressing challenge: the widening gap between climate pledges and real-world progress. The event, held on the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, featured the launch of the 2025 Global Carbon Neutrality Annual Progress Report, a comprehensive study on the world’s climate transition.

Framed around the theme “Global Progress and China’s Practice,” the forum opened with a dialogue featuring Liu Yang, Deputy Director General, Department of Climate Change, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China, who outlined China’s latest progress toward its “dual carbon” goals and its newly announced NDC. Her remarks were followed by international perspectives, including a call to action from Patricia Espinosa Cantellano, former UNFCCC Executive Secretary.

The centerpiece was the launch of the third annual progress report, led by Professor Wang Can of Tsinghua. The study offers one of the most wide-ranging, science-based assessments of global climate progress, notable for:

  • Tracking 198 countries and regions with 217 indicators across technology, finance, and policy.
  • Adopting an equity lens to evaluate the justice of the global transition.
  • Committing to a continuous, long-term evaluation to inform global climate governance.

For the first time, the report is guided by a 13-member international Advisory Committee, co-chaired by He Kebin of Tsinghua and Erik Solheim, former UNEP Executive Director, underscoring its mix of Chinese leadership and global perspective.

This year’s report identifies a “profound structural imbalance”: while ambition and innovation are driving progress, they are being severely undermined by bottlenecks in climate finance and international cooperation. This has created a critical “implementation gap” between stated goals and tangible results.

The report’s rigorous methodology has earned praise from international climate leaders. “This is the type of research into climate that reinforces our sense of purpose and our sense of hope,” said Patricia Espinosa Cantellano. She added, “What stands out is the four-part framework — target, policy, action, effectiveness — a game-changer for tracking climate progress.”

The findings and dialogues from the forum are intended to provide a scientific basis for shaping stronger NDCs and informing the critical discussions at the upcoming COP30 in Brazil. By highlighting both the irreversible momentum of the green transition and the urgent need to close the implementation gap, the event concluded with a strong call for renewed international efforts to translate commitments into concrete action.

Hamad International Airport and Shenzhen Bao’an Airport Strengthen Partnership to Drive Innovation and Connectivity Between Qatar and China

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DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH) has signed a Sister Airport agreement with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX), reinforcing Qatar–China ties and expanding passenger and cargo connectivity between the Middle East and China. Doha and Shenzhen, both innovation-driven cities with strong trade and technology ecosystems, share a vision of leveraging aviation to support economic growth, technological exchange, and cultural engagement.

(right to left) Mr. Hamad Al Khater, Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport, and Mr. Chen Fanhua, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Group and Board Chairman of Shenzhen Airport Co., Ltd. Signing a Sister Agreement at Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong
(right to left) Mr. Hamad Al Khater, Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport, and Mr. Chen Fanhua, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Group and Board Chairman of Shenzhen Airport Co., Ltd. Signing a Sister Agreement at Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong

The agreement, signed between MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Management and Operation, and Shenzhen Capital Group, establishes a framework for collaboration in market insights, coordinated route planning, and technology adoption to strengthen connectivity for passengers and trade flows between China, the Middle East, and beyond.

The MoU was signed at Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong by Mr. Chen Fanhua, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Group and Board Chairman of Shenzhen Airport Co., Ltd., and Mr. Hamad Al Khater, Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport, in the presence of delegations from the Transportation Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, Shenzhen Airlines, Qatar Airways, and airport executives.

Hamad Al Khater, Chief Operating Officer of Hamad International Airport said: “By linking Doha and Shenzhen, with shared values in technology and service excellence, we are creating smarter, more sustainable journeys for future travellers while advancing stronger economic and cultural ties between our nations.”

Chen Fanhua, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen Airport Group, said: “Hamad International Airport is a leading hub in the Middle East, this represents a meaningful step in Shenzhen Airport’s journey toward internationalization. As one of the gateways of the Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen Airport is committed to expanding its global network and enhancing hub functions. Through this partnership, we will work hand in hand with Hamad International Airport to provide passengers more seamless travel experiences, open new opportunities for trade and tourism, and deliver sustainable value to passengers, airline partners, and economies of both regions.”

Hamad International Airport connects to nine Chinese cities – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Xiamen, and Chengdu – as well as Hong Kong. These cities link to over 120 global destinations through Doha. From January to August, Qatar’s airport served 1.1 million passengers from these Chinese cities, with more than 2% from Shenzhen.

At Routes World, Hamad International Airport engaged airline partners to strengthen Qatar’s global network and drive demand to Doha, showcasing hub performance and passenger growth.

Recent milestones underscore momentum. In October 2024, Shenzhen Airlines launched thrice-weekly Doha–Shenzhen flights, its first Middle East route and Doha’s ninth Chinese destination.

Qatar Airways also announced the expansion of its codeshare with China Southern Airlines. Starting 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will share code on China Southern’s three weekly direct flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha, while China Southern will extend its “CZ” code on Qatar Airways flights to 15 destinations in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

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E Fund HK’s Two ETFs List Simultaneously on HKEX, with an Initial Offering Size Exceeding HK$1.369 Billion

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HONG KONG, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Two new ETFs launched by E Fund Management (HK) Co., Ltd (“E Fund HK”) – the E Fund HK MSCI Asia-Pacific High Dividend Index ETF (3483.HK) and the E Fund HK FTSE AI Select Index ETF (3489.HK) – were listed simultaneously on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on September 26. E Fund HK’s management team, along with representatives from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, partners, and global investors, witnessed this significant milestone.

Each of these two ETFs boasts unique investment characteristics, and their combined initial offering size reached HK$1.369 billion. The E Fund High Dividend ETF (3483.HK) tracks the MSCI Asia-Pacific High Dividend Index, covering leading companies in Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia with stable dividend payments, providing investors with a tool for seeking low-volatility investments with high-return potential. The E Fund AI ETF (3489.HK) closely follows the FTSE Global AI Select Index, covering core enterprises across the entire artificial intelligence industry chain listed in Hong Kong and the United States, enabling investors to easily capitalize on top global AI growth opportunities. Together, these two products offer investors more diversified and forward-looking asset allocation options.

Mr. Ma Jun, Chairman of E Fund HK, stated at the listing ceremony that this simultaneous listing represents a significant milestone in E Fund’s global product strategy and a crucial step in deepening the firm’s internationalization efforts to serve global investors. In the future, E Fund will continue to leverage its mature index investment management expertise and global research capabilities to continuously innovate product offerings, providing investors with even more diversified and forward-looking asset allocation options.

In Guizhou, Where the Huajiang Canyon Bridge Tops the World

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GUIYANG, China, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from Discover Guizhou:

 

In Guizhou, Where the Huajiang Canyon Bridge Tops the World

Guizhou, the only province in China without a plain, has built more than 30,000 bridges across its rugged mountains, creating what many call an Expressway-Marked Flatland. From suspension bridges to cable-stayed bridges, the province has become a living “museum of bridges,” pushing the limits of engineering.

Five years ago, U.S. content creator Jack first visited Guizhou and was struck by its diversity and innovation. Since then, he has returned almost every year. This time, he came to witness the rise of a new world record: the Huajiang Canyon Bridge, the highest bridge on Earth.

The Huajiang Canyon, also called the “Earth’s Crack,” has long divided local communities. For a century, villagers relied on an iron-chain bridge built in the Qing Dynasty. It endured floods and wars, even serving as a Red Army stronghold. Crossing it once took six hours on foot.

Construction of the new bridge began in 2022. Today, it soars 625 meters above the Beipan River with a main span of 1,420 meters—breaking both height and span records for mountain bridges. For locals like 67-year-old villager Liang Zudong, it is nothing short of life-changing: “This bridge makes life so much easier.”

During construction, the fiercest challenge was the wind, with gales sweeping through the gorge at typhoon strength. Builders tackled it head-on, mastering airflow with wind deflectors and stabilizing plates that turned turbulence into balance. At the same time, they introduced other breakthroughs: a temperature control system to ensure the structural integrity of the concrete, a smart cable-hoisting system that enabled millimeter-precision steel truss installation, and twin main cables embedded with “smart strands” to monitor the bridge’s health in real time. These innovations together made safety and stability possible at unprecedented heights.

In just over three years, Guizhou has transformed a natural chasm into a symbol of human ingenuity. Once open, the bridge will cut travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes.

For locals, the bridge is far more than a transport link. In 2024, villager Lin Guoquan returned home, determined to build a career while caring for his family, and opened a hotel with panoramic views. His videos of the bridge have attracted thousands of visitors online, “Filming the ‘birth’ of this bridge makes me proud.” Now, his rooms are booked weeks in advance.

That fascination is shared by visitors from across China. A 73-year-old backpacker from Sichuan waited three days just to see the bridge clearly. University students from Wuhan were filming a documentary titled “Sky-High Ambition”, exploring how the bridge connects people as much as it overcomes natural challenges.

Beyond transport, the bridge is already becoming a world-class tourism landmark, with plans for glass viewing halls, night-time light shows, and extreme sports platforms for bungee jumping, skydiving, and paragliding.

Built entirely with Guizhou’s investment, design, materials, and construction teams, the Huajiang Canyon Bridge is a “pure Guizhou creation.” For Jack, the bridge represents more than world records; it embodies Guizhou’s power to connect people, ideas, and the future.

Science fiction writer Liu Cixin dissects the popularity of his epic work

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BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

“Epic”, “stunning”, “ambitious”, “brilliant”, “profound”, “genius” — these are some of the words often quoted by users on the book review platform Goodreads, who rated Death’s End, the final installment in the Three-Body Problem trilogy by Chinese writer Liu Cixin.


Science fiction writer Liu Cixin dissects the popularity of his epic work

According to the China Educational Publications Import and Export Corporation, Liu’s Three-Body Problem trilogy has sold over 6 million copies worldwide in 23 languages, making it one of the best-selling contemporary Chinese literary works internationally.

In a speech Liu recently delivered to mark the 10th year of the book’s international publication, he modestly attributed its global success to two main aspects.

He dismissed the idea that its global appeal lies in providing a sci-fi perspective on China.

Instead, he says, the novel’s success stems from its offering of a panoramic depiction of the arrival of an extraterrestrial civilization in the near future, a theme that resonates globally. Science fiction is a worldwide genre where humanity shares a common identity, dissolving national and ethnic differences. It depicts crises and challenges faced by all and envisions a future that unites humanity in aspiration.

“Therefore, science fiction is the literary genre most capable of transcending cultural and racial boundaries, resonating with people worldwide,” he says.

The Three-Body Problem books deal with the theme of human contact with extraterrestrial civilizations, a universal issue for humanity.

He argues that extraterrestrial civilizations pose a real threat, challenging common perceptions. Their potential arrival, whether imminent or distant, is humanity’s greatest uncertainty and could profoundly transform our reality and fate.

GAC Engages at the 2025 Fortune Global 500 Summit, Exploring the Future of the Automotive Industry

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 25, 2025, Guangzhou hosted the Fortune Global 500 Summit, drawing nearly 300 influential business leaders and renowned experts from around the globe. GAC Group Chairman and President Feng Xingya was invited to articulate his vision for the next decade of automotive innovation.


Feng remarked that the global automotive industry is entering a decisive phase of accelerated transformation, marked by technological breakthroughs, management advancements, and far-reaching industrial restructuring. He noted that future competition will be defined by three fundamental dynamics: intelligent, scenario-driven user experiences; deeper collaboration across the industry ecosystem; and comprehensive lifecycle value creation. The sector’s business models are rapidly shifting beyond traditional hardware sales to integrated solutions that blend hardware, software, and services—unlocking opportunities for sustainable and resilient growth.

Addressing global trends, Feng noted that Chinese automakers have established a tangible lead in the fields of new energy vehicles, green decarbonization, and smart technologies. GAC is rapidly accelerating its global strategy, targeting entry into 100 overseas markets and aiming for annual exports of 500,000 vehicles by 2027. To support this vision, GAC has launched five KD assembly plants worldwide, with plans to double this footprint by 2026. This expansion signals a transition from simple product exports to a holistic ecosystem approach, delivering enduring value to global partners and customers.

Feng further outlined the imperative for auto manufacturers to enhance core competencies in user insight, product integration, intelligence, and marketing. GAC is investing in independent innovation, focusing on advanced electric drive systems and intelligent system integration, while embedding AI in manufacturing to boost supply chain resilience and product safety. The user-centric philosophy drives ongoing improvements to management and development processes, ensuring that products are finely tuned to evolving customer needs and market dynamics.

Recognizing the diverse expectations of today’s auto consumers, Feng pointed to the need for balanced innovation in both functional and emotional dimensions. GAC is responding by pioneering intelligent products and AI-powered services that enhance both safety and satisfaction.

Discussing the future of new energy vehicles, Feng introduced the “Electric Value Index,” illustrating the cost advantages of EVs in most Chinese cities. He affirmed that as the industry shifts toward global integration, GAC Group will continue advancing through innovation, localization, and collaboration—committed to delivering better intelligent mobility experiences for users worldwide.

2025 World Design Capital Conference opens in Shanghai

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from the Paper.

The 2025 World Design Capital Conference (WDCC2025) officially opened on 25th September 2025 in Shanghai, China.


In 2010, Shanghai officially joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Over the past fifteen years, “Shanghai Design” has contributed wisdom and strength through innovation, creativity and creation to urban development. These days, as Shanghai accelerates its efforts in becoming a modernized international metropolis with global influence, it will better leverage the importance of design in empowering all sorts of industries.

At the opening ceremony of WDCC2025, “Shanghai 2010-2025: 15th Anniversary as a UNESCO City of Design – Results and Achievements” report was officially released, alongside Shanghai’s policy measures in promoting cosmetics industry’s development and a series of creative design and fashion consumer goods industry projects. The ceremony also awarded 2025 Shanghai Youth Design Talent U35 Certificates, 2025 “Shanghai Design 100+” Global Competition Annual Awards and 2025 “Frontier Design Prize”.

As a flagship event in the design industry, WDCC2025 undertakes its mission and vision to build a global design innovation cooperation platform and to explore means of design in driving development of new quality productive forces. Furthermore, it strives to build an ecological design weathervane, a new fashion-lifestyle paradigm and an industrial innovation cradle. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Shanghai joining the UCCN as well as being awarded the title of “Design Capital”. WDCC2025 showcases Shanghai’s innovation practices, presents to the world Shanghai’s design propositions including “ecological design”, and launches Shanghai Youth Design Talent “U35 Program” for the first time. During the conference, domestic and international renowned academicians and masters, industry-leading enterprises and designer representatives have been invited to hold various forums, working together to build a new framework for global design cooperation and development.

CONTACT: Xiner Xiang, xiangxe@thepaper.cn

DFRobot Ignites Hands-On Innovation at 2025 Maker Faire Bay Area, Making AI and Tech Fun & Accessible.

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DFRobot, a global leader in open-source hardware and STEAM education solutions, today officially unveiled its interactive booth at the 2025 Maker Faire Bay Area, held in the Coal Shed 3 area. Now open to the public, the booth welcomes attendees to experience firsthand a range of innovative products designed to make AI, IoT, and interactive design more accessible and engaging.

Visit DFRobot at Booth Coal Shed 3 during the 2025 Bay Area Maker Faire
Visit DFRobot at Booth Coal Shed 3 during the 2025 Bay Area Maker Faire

At the DFRobot booth, makers of all ages and skill levels can partake in hands-on demonstrations and activities. Highlights include:

AI Gesture Recognition Challenge:
Visitors are invited to compete against a real-time gesture recognition system powered by the Unihiker K10—DFRobot’s AI Coding Board, designed specifically for K12 STEM education and beginners. Attendees can experience firsthand how TinyML models interpret gestural data instantly.

Local Vision and Audio Model Demonstration:
The LattePanda Sigma single-board computer will run local AI vision models on site, showcasing its ability to handle complex tasks without relying on cloud computing—a critical advantage for edge AI projects. Attendees will discover LattePanda Sigma’s powerful CPU and impressive 32GB memory firsthand.

Interactive Touch Experience:
The FireBeetle 2 ESP32 P4 interactive panel invites visitors to engage with a high-refresh-rate touch screen interface, demonstrating its potential for next-generation human-machine interface (HMI) applications.

BOSON for Science – Irrigation Experiment:
The BOSON Kit, a modular collection of electronic building blocks tailored for young inventors and STEM educators, is featured in an installation that demonstrates rainwater collection and a smart drip irrigation system. The solution, which automatically adjusts irrigation to prevent over-watering, aims to help students understand the global water crisis and the role of technology in efficiently managing water resources in arid regions. Demonstrations range from no-code to coding workflows, presenting the kit’s adaptability.

RGB Camping Light:
Ideal for ages 6 and up, this STEM education kit provides both entertaining and educational value. Children can experiment with color-mixing using three knobs and learn the basics of electronic circuits and the principles of RGB primary colors. The kit features large, easy-to-grip parts, an illustrated instruction manual, and is designed for independent assembly, helping to develop hands-on, cognitive, and reading skills. Users can even create custom lampshades, making it perfect as a camping light, night light, or holiday decoration. It’s an engaging and educational gift for creative, inquisitive children.

Seamless Support from DFRobot’s USA Warehouse

Customers in the United States can now shop tax-free on the DFRobot USA website. Our California warehouse stocks over 600 best-selling items. All orders over $50 (excludes orders over 2kg and select items) qualify for free domestic shipping, with delivery in 2-7 business days and no duties or import fees.

“Our goal here today is to spark curiosity in every visitor,” said a DFRobot booth representative,”Each station is designed for immediate, hands-on interaction. More importantly, we want this innovative spark to continue effortlessly after the event. For our friends in the U.S.—educators, developers, and families—our local warehouse in California is there to provide direct support, helping you seamlessly turn these inspirations into tangible projects and learning outcomes.”

Visit DFRobot at Booth Coal Shed 3 during the 2025 Bay Area Maker Faire from 26th to 28th to see how easy and engaging AI, IoT, and interactive design can be. Let it spark your next great idea.

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