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BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — The Communist Party of China (CPC), the world’s largest governing party, celebrated its centenary on Thursday with a solemn ceremony and the grand accomplishment of “building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.”

At 100, the CPC is loaded with vigor and all set for tests ahead as China continues the journey to “build a great modern socialist country in all respects.”

Speaking at the ceremony on Tian’anmen Square at the heart of Beijing, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, said that over the past century, the CPC has secured extraordinary historical achievements on behalf of the people.

“Today, it is rallying and leading the Chinese people on a new journey toward realizing the second centenary goal,” proclaimed Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission.

Over 70,000 people cheering with exhilaration thronged the public square, festooned with red flags and a large Party emblem installation. It was a celebratory aura — golden figures of “1921” and “2021” represented the 100-year timeline, aircraft flew past in echelons overhead and a 100-gun salute roared through the sky.

The Chinese civilization has lasted five millennia, but the country plunged into a century of humiliation due to the corrupt feudal rule and invasion by Western powers. Many attempts were made to salvage the nation and all ended in failure.

In 1921, the CPC was founded, taking up the mission of “seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation.”

Through a century of endeavors, the CPC led the people to overthrow the “three big mountains” of imperialism, feudalism, and bureaucrat-capitalism, founded a new China, pioneered the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, and built a poor state into the world’s second-largest economy.

With merely over 50 members at the time of its founding, the CPC today is the world’s largest governing party with more than 95 million members, leading a country of more than 1.4 billion people. It also enjoys tremendous international influence.

The Tian’anmen Rostrum, where Xi made his speech, stands witness to history. This was where Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of New China in 1949. It also saw people in festive parades paying respect to Deng Xiaoping, the architect of reform and opening-up in 1978 that has led China to moderate prosperity.

Martin Albrow, a renowned British sociologist, said the CPC’s promoting the building of a human community with a shared future and the development of the Belt and Road Initiative through joint efforts are benefiting the world.

The Party’s 100th anniversary is marked across China and congratulatory messages were also sent from space station core module Tianhe about 400 km away from Earth.

The profound changes that the CPC has brought to China and its deep impact on the world have led many to decode the formula to the Party’s success.

The firm leadership of the Party, its people-centered philosophy of development and upholding socialism with Chinese characteristics are considered to be among the most important factors and hallmarks that distinguish it from other political parties.

In a joint congratulatory message, the non-CPC political parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and personages without party affiliation said they have kept in mind the original aspiration of cooperation, and will continue to stand and work together with the CPC.

Faced with changes unseen in a century, the journey ahead is bound to be challenging.

In his remarks, Xi called on the Party to continue its great founding spirit. It is comprised of the principles of upholding truth and ideals, staying true to the original aspiration and founding mission, fighting bravely without fear of sacrifice, and remaining loyal to the Party and faithful to the people.

“Looking back on the path we have traveled and forward to the journey that lies ahead, it is certain that with the firm leadership of the Party and the great unity of the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, we will achieve the goal of building a great modern socialist country in all respects and fulfill the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation,” Xi said.

On June 30^th, it was learned from Wuhu Municipal Health Commission that as of 22:00 p.m. on June 29^th, a total of 1,368,461 people finished the first shot and 1,298,993 people finished the second shot of COVID-19 vaccine, exceeding the vaccination target assigned by Anhui Provincial Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters.

According to the relevant deployment and requirements of vaccination at the national and provincial level, the first injection will be resumed in an orderly manner on July 1^st under the premise of guaranteeing the second injection. People aged 3 to 18 and those over 60 years old can get vaccinated following the principle of being informed, consent, and voluntary. The vaccination for these two groups of people will be carried out in a safe and orderly manner. People under the age of 18 will be vaccinated in batches according to requirements of the Provincial Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters, and those over 60 will be vaccinated successively under the premise of strict health assessment and good medical security. All counties and districts in Wuhu will focus on fulfilling the vaccination target in the second half of the year. The city will continue to fight against the COVID-19 and overcome difficulties, protecting all people from being infected as soon as possible.

Vaccines are the most powerful weapon to prevent the spread of the pandemic. Wuhu Municipal Health Commission calls on the public that those who are physically fit for injection should be vaccinated actively. Citizens are reminded that they should not ignore personal daily protection even though they are vaccinated. Remember to wear masks, wash hands and ventilate frequently, and keep one-meter social distancing, so as to make contributions to the epidemic prevention and control while protecting themselves.

Translated by Wang Mengxiao from Foreign Affairs Office of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government

On June 11, Chery Commercial Vehicle announced a strategic cooperation with Ali Cloud, which will promote digital transformation and upgrading in vehicle research and development, marketing, manufacturing and other aspects for both sides. At the same time, Chery announced the official launch of the iCar ecological brand, as the first pilot of a “digital special zone”.

According to the introduction, the signing of this strategic agreement is another major achievement of deepening cooperation between Wuhu, Anhui and Ali Cloud.  Wuhu and Ali Cloud have entered the stage of comprehensive cooperation, and projects in digital economy, intelligent manufacturing and other fields are being implemented at a faster pace. Yin Tongyue, chairman of Chery Holding Group, said: “Chery will spearhead the digital upgrading of Anhui’s manufacturing enterprises. We will work with Ali Cloud to accelerate the innovation of the Group’s business, starting from research and development and digital marketing.”

Chery is one of the earliest independent automobile brands in China. The first phase of the cooperation between Chery Commercial Vehicle and Ali Cloud will focus on global marketing, especially Jetour and the upcoming new brand iCar Eco. In Chery Group, ICar Ecology is listed as a “Digital Special Zone”. From the beginning of the project, ICar cooperated with Ali Cloud to conduct the overall design. It is reported that Chery will explore a new auto retail model of “direct sales + agency” based on the iCar ecosystem, build a new user center, form a new channel management model, logistics management model and financial process, and jointly create solutions with Ali Cloud in “production based on sales” and digital factory.

“Chery is a well-known brand in the auto industry and a leading company in Anhui province,” said Xu Shijun, general manager of Ali Cloud Intelligent Government and Enterprise Industry Division. “In the future, Ali Cloud will continue to deeply participate in the digital transformation of Anhui Province and help Anhui to build a ‘strong manufacturing province’.”

According to public information, Ali Cloud has located more than 50 counties and cities in Anhui Province, serving more than 10,000 customers, including dozens of large manufacturing enterprises such as Conch Cement and Liuguo Chemical Industry. In June 2020, The People’s Government of Anhui Province, with Wuhu and other six cities, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Alibaba and announced a comprehensive effort to develop digitization.

Translated by Yuan Mengwen from Foreign Affairs Office of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government

On June 11, Chery Commercial Vehicle announced a strategic cooperation with Ali Cloud, which will promote digital transformation and upgrading in vehicle research and development, marketing, manufacturing and other aspects for both sides. At the same time, Chery announced the official launch of the iCar ecological brand, as the first pilot of a “digital special zone”.

According to the introduction, the signing of this strategic agreement is another major achievement of deepening cooperation between Wuhu, Anhui and Ali Cloud.  Wuhu and Ali Cloud have entered the stage of comprehensive cooperation, and projects in digital economy, intelligent manufacturing and other fields are being implemented at a faster pace. Yin Tongyue, chairman of Chery Holding Group, said: “Chery will spearhead the digital upgrading of Anhui’s manufacturing enterprises. We will work with Ali Cloud to accelerate the innovation of the Group’s business, starting from research and development and digital marketing.”

Chery is one of the earliest independent automobile brands in China. The first phase of the cooperation between Chery Commercial Vehicle and Ali Cloud will focus on global marketing, especially Jetour and the upcoming new brand iCar Eco. In Chery Group, ICar Ecology is listed as a “Digital Special Zone”. From the beginning of the project, ICar cooperated with Ali Cloud to conduct the overall design. It is reported that Chery will explore a new auto retail model of “direct sales + agency” based on the iCar ecosystem, build a new user center, form a new channel management model, logistics management model and financial process, and jointly create solutions with Ali Cloud in “production based on sales” and digital factory.

“Chery is a well-known brand in the auto industry and a leading company in Anhui province,” said Xu Shijun, general manager of Ali Cloud Intelligent Government and Enterprise Industry Division. “In the future, Ali Cloud will continue to deeply participate in the digital transformation of Anhui Province and help Anhui to build a ‘strong manufacturing province’.”

According to public information, Ali Cloud has located more than 50 counties and cities in Anhui Province, serving more than 10,000 customers, including dozens of large manufacturing enterprises such as Conch Cement and Liuguo Chemical Industry. In June 2020, The People’s Government of Anhui Province, with Wuhu and other six cities, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Alibaba and announced a comprehensive effort to develop digitization.

Translated by Yuan Mengwen from Foreign Affairs Office of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government

JIUQUAN, June 17 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday successfully launched the crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-12, which is expected to send three astronauts to its space station core module Tianhe for a three-month mission.

It is China’s seventh crewed mission to space and the first during the construction of China’s space station. It is also the first in nearly five years after the country’s last manned mission.

The spacecraft, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gobi Desert at 9:22 a.m. (Beijing Time), according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

The three astronauts are commander Nie Haisheng, a 56-year-old veteran who participated in the Shenzhou-6 and Shenzhou-10 missions, Liu Boming, 54, who was part of the Shenzhou-7 mission, and Tang Hongbo, 45, who is in his first space mission.

The three astronauts are expected to set a new record for China’s manned space mission duration, exceeding the 33 days kept by the Shenzhou-11 crew in 2016.

The Shenzhou-12 spaceship will conduct a fast autonomous rendezvous and docking with the in-orbit space station core module Tianhe, forming a complex with Tianhe and the cargo craft Tianzhou-2. The astronauts will be stationed in the core module.

Their work will be more complicated and challenging than previous crewed missions, according to CMSA director Hao Chun.

The Shenzhou-12 crew will complete four major tasks in orbit, said Ji Qiming, assistant to the CMSA director, at a press conference held at launch center on Wednesday.

First, they will operate and manage the complex, including the in-orbit test of the Tianhe module, verification of the recycling and life support system, testing and operation training of the robotic arm, as well as management of materials and waste.

Second, they will move, assemble and test extravehicular spacesuits and perform two extravehicular activities for work including assembling an extravehicular toolbox, lifting the panoramic camera and installing extended pump sets.

Third, they will carry out space science experiments and technology experiments, as well as public outreach activities.

Fourth, they will manage their own health through daily life care, physical exercise, and regular monitoring and assessment of their own health status.

China launched its space station core module Tianhe on April 29 and cargo craft Tianzhou-2 on May 29. The two completed a computer-orchestrated rendezvous and docking on May 30, waiting for the first crewed mission to unpack the cargo.

According to the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), more than 160 large and small packages, including supplies for astronauts and space-science equipment, were delivered by Tianzhou-2 in late May.

The Tianzhou-3 cargo craft and the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship will also be launched later this year to dock with Tianhe, and another three astronauts will then begin their six-month stay in orbit, according to the CMSA.

After the five launch missions this year, China plans to have six more missions, including the launch of the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules, two cargo spacecraft and two crewed spaceships, in 2022 to complete the construction of the space station.

JIUQUAN, June 17 (Xinhua) — China on Thursday successfully launched the crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-12, which is expected to send three astronauts to its space station core module Tianhe for a three-month mission.

It is China’s seventh crewed mission to space and the first during the construction of China’s space station. It is also the first in nearly five years after the country’s last manned mission.

The spacecraft, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gobi Desert at 9:22 a.m. (Beijing Time), according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

The three astronauts are commander Nie Haisheng, a 56-year-old veteran who participated in the Shenzhou-6 and Shenzhou-10 missions, Liu Boming, 54, who was part of the Shenzhou-7 mission, and Tang Hongbo, 45, who is in his first space mission.

The three astronauts are expected to set a new record for China’s manned space mission duration, exceeding the 33 days kept by the Shenzhou-11 crew in 2016.

The Shenzhou-12 spaceship will conduct a fast autonomous rendezvous and docking with the in-orbit space station core module Tianhe, forming a complex with Tianhe and the cargo craft Tianzhou-2. The astronauts will be stationed in the core module.

Their work will be more complicated and challenging than previous crewed missions, according to CMSA director Hao Chun.

The Shenzhou-12 crew will complete four major tasks in orbit, said Ji Qiming, assistant to the CMSA director, at a press conference held at launch center on Wednesday.

First, they will operate and manage the complex, including the in-orbit test of the Tianhe module, verification of the recycling and life support system, testing and operation training of the robotic arm, as well as management of materials and waste.

Second, they will move, assemble and test extravehicular spacesuits and perform two extravehicular activities for work including assembling an extravehicular toolbox, lifting the panoramic camera and installing extended pump sets.

Third, they will carry out space science experiments and technology experiments, as well as public outreach activities.

Fourth, they will manage their own health through daily life care, physical exercise, and regular monitoring and assessment of their own health status.

China launched its space station core module Tianhe on April 29 and cargo craft Tianzhou-2 on May 29. The two completed a computer-orchestrated rendezvous and docking on May 30, waiting for the first crewed mission to unpack the cargo.

According to the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), more than 160 large and small packages, including supplies for astronauts and space-science equipment, were delivered by Tianzhou-2 in late May.

The Tianzhou-3 cargo craft and the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship will also be launched later this year to dock with Tianhe, and another three astronauts will then begin their six-month stay in orbit, according to the CMSA.

After the five launch missions this year, China plans to have six more missions, including the launch of the Wentian and Mengtian lab modules, two cargo spacecraft and two crewed spaceships, in 2022 to complete the construction of the space station.

    On June 19^th, 2021, the inauguration of public infrastructure construction and upgrading projects of Wuhu branch, part of the sixth batch of major projects in Anhui province, was held at the site of the primary and secondary school project of Xiwan Garden in Jiangbei Industrial Clusters. Shan Xiangqian, Secretary of Wuhu Municipal Party Committee, announced the commencement of the project. Ning Bo, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Mayor of Wuhu City, delivered a speech, and municipal leaders Zhang Zhihong, Xi Nanshan, He Dong and Lu Lei attended the meeting.

Ning Bo, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Mayor of Wuhu City, pointed out that the city earnestly implemented the decisions and plans made by the Party Central Committee, the State Council and the provincial party committee and the provincial government, making efforts to ensure stability on six fronts — employment, the financial sector, foreign trade, foreign investment, domestic investment, and expectations — while maintaining security in six areas: job security, basic living needs, operations of market entities, food and energy, stable industrial and supply chains, and the normal functioning of primary-level governments. Since the beginning of this year, based on the new development stage, implementing the new development concept and building a new development pattern, Wuhu has promoted high-quality economic development with high-level project construction, and the level of major economic indicators has been comprehensively improved. Departments at all levels should seize major opportunities such as the construction of Jiangbei Industrial Clusters and Wuhu Area of China (Anhui) Pilot Free Trade Zone, highlight the No.1 project of “Investment Attraction and Talent Introduction”, plan a number of new projects, continuously expand effective investment, and enhance the momentum of development. We should strictly implement the three-level scheduling system for major projects in accordance with the special action requirements of “taking charge of implementation, comparing Party conduct and work efficiency, and improving the construction efficiency of major projects, optimizing business environment, speeding up the construction of industrial projects, bettering the quality and efficiency of the three major battles, and facilitating the development of social undertakings”, providing all-round and full-cycle services for project construction, fully promoting project construction, and striving for early completion, early production and early results.

There are 24 major projects started construction, with a total investment of 8.15 billion yuan. The planned investment in the year is 2.24 billion yuan, covering environmental governance and improvement, municipal roads, science and technology innovation platforms, affordable housing and other fields. Among them, 9 projects started construction in Jiangbei Industrial Clusters, mainly for infrastructure and urban facilities. The completion of the projects will further enhance the capacity of the city, accelerate the development of Jiangbei Industrial Clusters, and provide strong support for realizing the economic and social development goals of the year.

Translated by Wang Mengxiao from Foreign Affairs Office of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government

    On June 19^th, 2021, the inauguration of public infrastructure construction and upgrading projects of Wuhu branch, part of the sixth batch of major projects in Anhui province, was held at the site of the primary and secondary school project of Xiwan Garden in Jiangbei Industrial Clusters. Shan Xiangqian, Secretary of Wuhu Municipal Party Committee, announced the commencement of the project. Ning Bo, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Mayor of Wuhu City, delivered a speech, and municipal leaders Zhang Zhihong, Xi Nanshan, He Dong and Lu Lei attended the meeting.

Ning Bo, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Mayor of Wuhu City, pointed out that the city earnestly implemented the decisions and plans made by the Party Central Committee, the State Council and the provincial party committee and the provincial government, making efforts to ensure stability on six fronts — employment, the financial sector, foreign trade, foreign investment, domestic investment, and expectations — while maintaining security in six areas: job security, basic living needs, operations of market entities, food and energy, stable industrial and supply chains, and the normal functioning of primary-level governments. Since the beginning of this year, based on the new development stage, implementing the new development concept and building a new development pattern, Wuhu has promoted high-quality economic development with high-level project construction, and the level of major economic indicators has been comprehensively improved. Departments at all levels should seize major opportunities such as the construction of Jiangbei Industrial Clusters and Wuhu Area of China (Anhui) Pilot Free Trade Zone, highlight the No.1 project of “Investment Attraction and Talent Introduction”, plan a number of new projects, continuously expand effective investment, and enhance the momentum of development. We should strictly implement the three-level scheduling system for major projects in accordance with the special action requirements of “taking charge of implementation, comparing Party conduct and work efficiency, and improving the construction efficiency of major projects, optimizing business environment, speeding up the construction of industrial projects, bettering the quality and efficiency of the three major battles, and facilitating the development of social undertakings”, providing all-round and full-cycle services for project construction, fully promoting project construction, and striving for early completion, early production and early results.

There are 24 major projects started construction, with a total investment of 8.15 billion yuan. The planned investment in the year is 2.24 billion yuan, covering environmental governance and improvement, municipal roads, science and technology innovation platforms, affordable housing and other fields. Among them, 9 projects started construction in Jiangbei Industrial Clusters, mainly for infrastructure and urban facilities. The completion of the projects will further enhance the capacity of the city, accelerate the development of Jiangbei Industrial Clusters, and provide strong support for realizing the economic and social development goals of the year.

Translated by Wang Mengxiao from Foreign Affairs Office of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government

Reporters recently learned from Chery Holding Group that the group sold 65,842 cars in May, up 58.1% year on year. From January to May, the Group sold a total of 348,302 vehicles, up 84.2% year on year.

From January to April, the group’s operating income increased by 70.9% year on year, and profits and taxes increased by more than 5 times year on year, which continuously accumulated new potential energy for explosive growth. With the continuous improvement of Chery’s global competitiveness and the acceleration of its integration into the pattern of “domestic and international double cycles”, its sales in overseas markets have been rising steadily. In May, 19,444 vehicles were exported overseas; A total of 94,916 vehicles were exported in the first five months, up 154.5 percent year on year. In the new energy market, the Group sold 6,792 units of new energy products in May, up 131.7% year on year. The accumulative sales volume from January to May was 32,337 units, up 270.6% year on year.

Translated by Yuan Mengwen from Foreign Affairs Office of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government

Reporters recently learned from Chery Holding Group that the group sold 65,842 cars in May, up 58.1% year on year. From January to May, the Group sold a total of 348,302 vehicles, up 84.2% year on year.

From January to April, the group’s operating income increased by 70.9% year on year, and profits and taxes increased by more than 5 times year on year, which continuously accumulated new potential energy for explosive growth. With the continuous improvement of Chery’s global competitiveness and the acceleration of its integration into the pattern of “domestic and international double cycles”, its sales in overseas markets have been rising steadily. In May, 19,444 vehicles were exported overseas; A total of 94,916 vehicles were exported in the first five months, up 154.5 percent year on year. In the new energy market, the Group sold 6,792 units of new energy products in May, up 131.7% year on year. The accumulative sales volume from January to May was 32,337 units, up 270.6% year on year.

Translated by Yuan Mengwen from Foreign Affairs Office of Wuhu Municipal People’s Government