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• 2026 Spring Festival Beijing Cultural Tourism Attracts Attention! Know All About Visitor Numbers, Costs And Special Events

  China News Service, Beijing, February 23 (Reporter Xu Jing) Data released by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism on the 23rd showed that during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday (February 15-23), Beijing received a total of 19.843 million tourists, achieving a total tourism expenditure of 33.14 billion yuan (RMB, the same below).

  During the Spring Festival, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism collaborates with various districts and departments to renew the traditional New Year flavor with technology and warmly welcome tourists from home and abroad. The top ten scenic spots (regions) in Beijing that receive tourists during the holidays are Wangfujing, Olympic Park, Tiananmen area, Xidan, Liangma River International Style Waterfront, Qianmen Street, Temple of Heaven Park, Shichahai Scenic Area, Summer Palace, and Nanluogu Alley.

  On February 23, the last day of the Spring Festival holiday, there was an endless stream of tourists at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhao Wenyu

  “Beijing-flavored fireworks” set off holiday craze. During the Spring Festival, Beijing held more than 40 temple fairs, lantern fairs, and garden parties, integrating Beijing-style customs with technological experiences. The number and scale reached record highs. The Longfu Temple New Year Market has become the "top trend" during the holidays, with Yili bread and Daoxiangcun pastries popular among consumers. Traditional temple fairs such as Ditan Temple Fair, Longtan Temple Fair, and Changdian Temple Fair are very popular, bringing folk performances, special markets, etc. In addition, the Haidian New Year Science and Technology Temple Fair brings together a variety of robots to bring an "AI New Year" experience.

  "Going in both directions" to celebrate the Chinese New Year together. February 16 is the Lunar New Year's Eve. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism launched a pick-up event at the Beijing Capital International Airport to deliver New Year gift packages to passengers arriving in Beijing on Air China flight CA938. The "Winter Festival in Moscow" event was held in Chaoyang Park in Beijing during the Spring Festival holiday. During the same period, the "Happy Spring Festival" event was held in Moscow to achieve a "two-way rush" for sister-city culture.

  On February 19, the third day of the first lunar month, the "Moscow Winter Festival" event was held in Chaoyang Park in Beijing. The picture shows citizens and tourists interacting with "brown bears". Photo by China News Service reporter Wang Ziru

  During the Spring Festival holiday, a total of 2,190 commercial performances were held in Beijing, with an audience of about 410,000 and a box office revenue of about 64.015 million yuan. The National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing Symphony Orchestra, and Beijing Peking Opera Theater held New Year-themed concerts and concerts; the Russian Leningrad Oblast State Symphony Orchestra New Year concert, the drama "Under the Red Flag", the dance drama "Only Green" and other domestic and foreign performances were staged one after another. (over)

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• Stem Cell Storage And Application: Clinical Progress Of IPSC In The Treatment Of Cerebral Infarction And Parkinson's Disease

  Umbilical cord and placenta (obtained at one time)

  Somatic cells (can be collected multiple times)

  ethical issues

  Voluntary, no dispute

  Risks of technology abuse need to be avoided

  Store value

  Family "biological resource library"

  Personal “cell ID card”

  03

  Clinical progress of iPSCs in the treatment of multiple diseases

  In recent years, with the continuous breakthroughs and innovative development of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, this revolutionary regenerative medicine technology has made many remarkable breakthroughs.

  Many clinical cases that have initially shown positive effects have emerged with the increase in clinical translation research on iPSC technology, bringing new hope and potential ways for the treatment of many refractory diseases.

  iPSCs and cerebral infarction

  In January 2024, the team of Professor Yang Zhiquan, Director of Functional Neurosurgery at Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, completed the world's first clinical administration of iPSC-derived forebrain neural precursor cells for the treatment of cerebral infarction. After 21 days of observation, the patient's physical indicators were normal and he was successfully discharged from the hospital three days after the operation. The subjects were in good condition 3 weeks after administration, and the overall condition was stable. The patient felt that the grip strength of the hand on the hemiplegic side had slightly improved, and there was a preliminary trend of improvement in muscle strength.

  

  iPSCs and Parkinson’s disease

  On April 16, 2025, Jun Takahashi's team at Kyoto University conducted an open-label, single-center phase I/II clinical trial. A total of seven patients with Parkinson's disease aged 50-69 years received bilateral transplantation of dopaminergic precursor cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC).

  Clinical study results showed that subjects showed good safety within 24 months of administration, and there was a significant improvement trend in motor symptoms.

  

  iPSCs and diabetes

  On April 30, 2024, Professor Yin Hao’s team from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital) and Professor Cheng Xin’s team from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences published research results in Cell Discovery.

  

  This study reported that the transplantation of autologous regenerated islets derived from iPS cells began to completely wean off exogenous insulin at the 11th week after surgery. The oral hypoglycemic drugs (sugarpine and metformin) were gradually reduced after the surgery, and the drugs were completely withdrawn at weeks 48 and 56. The patient has been completely weaned from insulin for several months.

  This is the first case report in the world in which autologous regenerated islet transplantation derived from stem cells successfully cured diabetes with severely impaired islet function.

  

  iPSCs and heart failure

  On April 8, 2025, Cuorips announced that its research and development team had developed a cardiomyocyte patch derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS). This product is used to treat heart failure.

  A commercialization application for the production and sale of regenerative medicine products has been submitted to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. If approved, the product would be the world's first medical product to use induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells for treatment.

  

  The core technology of this patch is to differentiate human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) into cardiomyocytes and create an ultra-thin biofilm sheet with a thickness of only 0.1 mm.

  This 4-5 cm diameter cell sheet can beat stably at a physiological rhythm of 60 times per minute and is attached to the surface of the patient's damaged heart through minimally invasive surgery to promote angiogenesis and myocardial repair. It can therefore be used to treat patients with severe heart failure, especially patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, for whom traditional treatments (such as heart transplantation and artificial hearts) have failed.

  write at the end

  Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) reprogramming technology is one of the most innovative cutting-edge technologies in the field of regenerative medicine. With its unique cell reprogramming characteristics, abundant source access, relatively low ethical controversy and broad application potential, it is opening up a revolutionary approach to the treatment of major human diseases. Storing iPSC cells is like establishing a "permanent archive" for the life navigation system.

  References:

  Ulrich H. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports: Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells, Embryonic Stem Cells and Development Section. Stem Cell Rev Rep. 2017;13(1):3. doi:10.1007/s12015-017-9722-8

  Kirkeby A, Main H, Carpenter M. Pluripotent stem-cell-derived therapies in clinical trial: A 2025 update. Cell Stem Cell. 2025;32(1):10-37.

  Kim JY, Nam Y, Rim YA, Ju JH. Review of the Current Trends in Clinical Trials Involving Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Stem Cell Rev Rep. 2022;18(1):142-154.

  Soma T, Oie Y, Takayanagi H, et al. Induced pluripotent stem-cell-derived corneal epithelium for transplant surgery: a single-arm, open-label, first-in-human interventional study in Japan. Lancet. 2024;404(10466):1929-1939.

  Sawamoto, N., Doi, D., Nakanishi, E. et al. Phase I/II trial of iPS-cell-derived dopaminergic cells for Parkinson's disease. Nature 641, 971–977 (2025).

  Wu J, Li T, Guo M, et al. Treating a type 2 diabetic patient with impaired pancreatic islet function by personalized endoderm stem cell-derived islet tissue. Cell Discov. 2024;10(1):45. Published 2024 Apr 30.

  Lo Sardo, V., Ferguson, W., Erikson, G. et al. Influence of donor age on induced pluripotent stem cells. Nat Biotechnol 35, 69–74 (2017).

  https://wwwhttps://cuorips.co.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/04/Cuo_News-ReleaseApr2025-EN.pdf

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• Emperor Naruhito Of Japan Celebrates His 66th Birthday. He Cares About The Disaster Area And Hopes That Younger Generations Will Grow Up.

  Emperor Naruhito of Japan celebrates his 66th birthday today. At the press conference on the eve of his birthday, he mentioned that this year coincides with the 15th anniversary of the "3.11" Great East Japan Earthquake and the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto Earthquake. He said that he and Queen Masako would continue to care about the lives of people in the disaster areas, and at the same time, he hoped that the younger generations in the family would continue to grow.

  

  At the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, Japanese Emperor Naruhito (left) and Queen Masako waved to the people on the balcony to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday. Reuters

  According to the "Nihon Keizai Shimbun" report, Naruhito said that whenever he thinks of those who have lost loved ones in disasters or experienced drastic changes in their living environment, they will feel that "the wounds caused by the disaster have not yet healed." He also expressed that he was "confident" in the younger generation passing on experiences and lessons.

  Naruhito also emphasized, "In an era when natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense, I always pray that new disasters will not occur. In the future, I hope to share the joys and sorrows with the people, listen to the voices of the victims, and accompany everyone."

  

  Japanese Emperor Naruhito (left) delivers a speech on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, accompanied by Empress Masako. That day was Emperor Naruhito's 66th birthday, and Queen Masako and other members of the royal family attended the celebration. european news agency

  This spring, Naruhito and Queen Masako are expected to visit Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures to learn about the recovery situation in the disaster areas.

  Talking about the first official overseas visit of his only daughter, Prince Aikonai, in November last year, Naruhito expressed the hope that she could accumulate rich experience and grow further, and earnestly perform her duties as a member of the royal family. At the same time, he also talked about his life with Masako and Aiko's family of three, saying, "The time the three of us spend together makes life full of harmony and joy."

  Regarding Prince Hisahito, his nephew and second in line to the Japanese throne, Naruhito mentioned that after Hisahito’s coming-of-age ceremony in September last year, he has started activities as an adult royal family. He encouraged Hisahito to "take advantage of what you can do now, accumulate experience, and continue to grow both as an individual and as a member of the royal family."

  

  Emperor Naruhito of Japan celebrates his 66th birthday today. european news agency

  Regarding the issue of reducing the number of members of the Japanese royal family in recent years and ensuring sufficient public servants, Naruhito pointed out, "It is important to accurately sense the pulse of the times and think about the appropriate way of conducting official duties at the moment."

  According to Jiji News Agency, in conjunction with Naruhito’s birthday, the Tokyo Imperial Palace is open to the public today to congratulate him. In the morning, Naruhito, Empress Masako, Aiko and their younger brother Prince Fumihito and their family stood on the balcony of Changwa Palace to receive cheers from the people. Fumihito's only son Hisahito also made his first public appearance at the Emperor's birthday celebrations.

  In order to prevent the recurrence of security incidents, the Imperial Household Agency installed protective nets on the railings to ensure the safety of the public and royal members.

  

  Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, smiles at well-wishers from the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. european news agency

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• Don’t Panic If The Local Connection Disappears! Full Analysis And Solutions To Hardware And Software Problems

  Recently, I found that many friends are asking this question, why is the local connection missing on my computer? In fact, there are many reasons for the local connection disappearing or disappearing, but it is nothing more than hardware and software problems. Today I will share with you the solution to the local connection missing.

  1: The local connection is gone, but you can still access the Internet

  Sometimes we find that the local connection is missing and we can still access the Internet. At this time, it means that there is no problem with the hardware. So why is the local connection not displayed on the desktop? Most of the reasons are because people accidentally set the local connection to hidden when using the computer, or the local connection is not displayed normally due to virus damage.

  Solution: If you have not set up a network connection recently, you can generally find the local connection by using the following method. First, perform a full scan of the computer to see if there is a virus that destroys the local connection. If there is a virus, it is probably damaged by a virus. If it is still not displayed after the virus is removed, we can go to the next step.

  Find "Network Neighborhood" (usually on the desktop, if not there is also on the left side in My Computer)--right-click---select properties to enter the following interface:

  

  We can see that there is a local connection icon. If the local connection is not found in the properties of Network Places, then in most cases the network card is not connected properly, or there is a problem with the driver. Of course, there may also be a problem with the network card. We will introduce these problems below. At this time, right-click on the local connection - select properties - enter the following network settings interface:

  

  Two: The local connection is gone and you cannot connect to the network normally.

  If the local connection is missing and cannot access the Internet, then we first find the "Network Neighborhood" as above (usually on the desktop, or on the left side of My Computer if not) - right click - select Properties and enter the following interface:

  

  Right-click on the local connection and select "Enable", because sometimes the local connection is disabled accidentally or due to virus damage. Just set it back up. But sometimes we will find that the problem is not the above two. One is that the local connection cannot be found in the Network Neighborhood properties. In this case, most of the problems are hardware problems or improper hardware contact. The solutions are as follows:

  1. Plug and unplug the network card once

  If it is an independent network card, the loss of local connection is mostly caused by poor contact of the network card. Reasons include poor hardware contact caused by vibration of the host or excessive dust caused by not cleaning for a long time.

  Solution: Shut down the computer, unplug the power plug at the back of the host (very important), open the host, remove the patched screws on the network card, and carefully unplug the network card. Use tools to clean the dust on the motherboard (preferably a hair dryer), especially the slot of the network card. Wipe the surface of the network card clean with a dry rag (must be dry), and then wipe the metal contact piece with an eraser. Insert the network card into its original position, plug in the power, and start the test. If the local area connection icon is found normally, seal the chassis.

  If there is still no local connection, try again. If it still doesn't work, it is probably a problem with the network card. Find a new one or buy a network card to test.

  2. Check the device manager to view the status of locally connected devices.

  Right-click "My Computer" - "Properties" - "Hardware" - "Device Manager" - look for at least one item in the "Network Adapter" item in the device list. If it is empty, it means that the system has not detected the network card. Right-click the icon of the small computer at the top and "Scan for hardware changes" to check. If there is still no problem, it is a hardware contact problem or a network card problem.

  

  The above is the network card information of the author's computer. From it, you can see that there are two network cards. Because the author's computer is a laptop, there is an extra wireless network connection device. If there is no network adapter in the device, it means that the network card is not connected properly or is faulty. If a yellow exclamation mark appears, it means that the driver is not installed properly, or the driver is incorrect.

  Right-click the corresponding network card in the network adapter and select "Properties" to see the picture below. Here you can see the operating status of the network card, including status, driver, interrupt, power control, etc.:

  

  Solution: If the network adapter cannot be found, it means that the computer has not detected the network card. You need to check whether the network card is not plugged in properly or is faulty. If a yellow exclamation mark appears on the name of the network card device, it means that the driver is incompatible. Please use software such as Driver Wizard to reinstall the driver.

  If the above problems have not been resolved, you can use the following rarely encountered methods to deal with them.

  Three: The local connection is lost due to the shutdown of the service process, causing the local connection to disappear.

  Some friends accidentally disabling certain services may also cause local connection loss.

  You may like to read: How to solve the problem of slow local connection startup when the computer starts up

  Solution: Right-click "My Computer" - "Management" - "Services and Applications" - "Services", find "Network Connections" and double-click, the following figure will appear:

  

  Please pay attention to the "Startup Type" and "Service Status" here. The startup type of manual or automatic is not mandatory. If you feel uneasy, you can change it to "Automatic". The important thing is the "Service Status", which must be "Started". If it cannot be set here, please first change "Disabled" in "Startup Type" to "Automatic" or "Manual", and leave the rest to be modified.

  If we look at the "Dependencies" button, we will see "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)". So, take a look at the status of the "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" service and make sure it is also "Automatic" and "Started". Tip: There is also a "Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator" service that does not need to be configured.

  We have reached the service setting, so we will not stop doing it and set another very important service to normal. Plug and Play is the so-called "plug and play" detection service. Of course, it runs normally according to the settings we mentioned above.

  After setting up the service process, right-click "Network Neighborhood" - "Properties" and see the network connection window. Refresh it several times to see if it has any effect. If it doesn't work, restart it once. If the local connection is lost due to system service problems, this setting can solve the problem.

  One last thing to note, check whether to delete existing connections.

  "Start" - "Run" - enter gpedit.msc, click "OK", expand "User Configuration" - "Windows Settings" - "Internet Explorer Maintenance" - "Connection". In the sub-window to the right of the corresponding "Connection" folder, double-click the "Connection Settings" option. Look at the two pictures below.

  

  

  There is a prompt in the box in the picture above to "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." If you check this option, you will often be unable to access the Internet after standby. If you don't want to be troubled by not being able to access the Internet often, just remove the check.

  At this point, there are generally so many problems about missing local connections. If you cannot find or solve the problem of missing local connections according to the above methods, it is recommended that you reinstall the system and see if the problem persists. Then it is likely that there is a hardware problem, or it may be a failure of the relevant interface, then you need to take it to a professional repair shop for inspection.

  Solution steps:

  Check whether the hardware is not detected, which can be solved by updating the network card driver, or restoring the system to the normal system.

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• A New Round Of Negotiations Between Iran And The United States May Be Held In Geneva On The 26th, With Disagreements Or Failure

  According to various sources, a new round of negotiations between Iran and the United States may be held in Geneva on the 26th. At present, Iranian officials have not disclosed more relevant details. Some Iranian political analysts said that both sides are waiting and watching at the diplomatic and military levels, and the negotiations may fail at any time.

  Headquarters reporter Li Jiannan: I am currently in Tehran, the capital of Iran, around 9 a.m. local time on the 23rd. At present, Iran and the United States have conducted two rounds of indirect negotiations. On the 22nd local time, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said that a new round of Iran-US negotiations may be held on the 26th local time. As of now, the officials have not disclosed more details of the new round of negotiations, but recently I have interviewed many Iranian experts and scholars about the situation between Iran and the United States.

  There are huge differences between Iran and the United States, and negotiations may fail at any time

  

  Headquarters reporter Li Jiannan: Iranian political analyst Nasr said that at this stage, the negotiations between Iran and the United States "have not broken down", but due to the huge differences between the two sides, the negotiations may fail at any time. The United States uses economic sanctions and military pressure to force Iran to make concessions. Therefore, it is natural for Iran to have a pessimistic attitude towards the intentions and actions of the United States. Iran's core and fundamental principle in negotiations is to "distrust the United States and demand guarantees for the results of negotiations." He pointed out that Iran’s attitude towards Trump is particularly pessimistic because he once unilaterally announced his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement and collaborated with Israel to launch a war against Iran during the Iran-US negotiations in 2025. Therefore, Iran is trying to formulate the text of the agreement in this negotiation into a measurable “legally enforceable text.”

  Both sides are waiting at the diplomatic and military levels to see how the future situation is unpredictable.

  

  Headquarters reporter Li Jiannan: In addition, Iranian international affairs expert Soltani pointed out that the current development is that the United States has not yet made clear what specific actions it plans to take against Iran. Both sides are waiting and watching at the diplomatic and military levels, and will make decisions and actions based on developments in the next few days. He said that given the large-scale deployment of U.S. military forces in the Middle East, it seems that the United States does not intend to make any compromises in the negotiations, but is waiting for Iran to clearly accept U.S. demands on nuclear issues and other issues. Therefore, he believes that given that the decision-making of leaders of both Iran and the United States is still shrouded in the shadow of uncertainty, the future situation still cannot be accurately and clearly predicted.

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• [Shen Wanhongyuan’s Research And Experience On The Spring Festival] The Sky Has Wings And The Fireworks Have Sounds - The New Industrial Light Of Shihezi During The Spring Festival

  Adapt measures to local conditions to form advantageous and characteristic industries. Shihezi's primary and secondary industries have made some achievements. The Corps adheres to the principle of not competing with the people for profit in its site selection and construction, and mostly chooses to develop in difficult places. Hard work is the background of Shihezi's city. Under difficult background conditions, Shihezi has formed a highly mechanized agricultural and animal husbandry industrial cluster, and has made great achievements in characteristic industries such as photovoltaic, silicon-based, aluminum-based, cotton textile industry, and coal chemical circular economy industry chain.

  

  Figure 2: Aerial photo of Shihezi city; Source: Xinhua News Agency, Shenwan Hongyuan Research

  Shihezi is a famous military reclamation city, the largest city in the Corps, a pearl in the Gobi, and a people's city full of fireworks. I have three main feelings when I return home this time: 1. The consumption level of Shihezi people is increasing day by day, and the group market population is gradually concentrated in the urban area. 2. Residents’ demand for cultural and entertainment consumption is growing day by day, and new business formats are emerging. 3. The large-scale drone industry has broad and gratifying prospects.

  1. Consumption levels increase and the population concentrates in urban areas

  The roads became congested and parking became difficult: car ownership increased significantly. When I was in school, I always felt that the urban planning of Shihezi was very impressive and the roads were extremely wide. However, when I returned home this time, I was often troubled by traffic jams and parking difficulties. This intuitive feeling is consistent with the data disclosed by the Shihezi Municipal Bureau of Statistics: from 2017 to 2022, the cumulative number of civilian cars in Shihezi increased by 41.6%. Among them, the cumulative number of private cars increased by 48.7%. Latest data is lacking, but in the past three years when domestic new energy vehicles have been making rapid progress, Shihezi's car ownership may also be maintaining rapid growth.

  City boundaries have widened and shopping malls have become more prosperous. When I was in school, I always thought that the high school urban area was the southeastern boundary of Shihezi City. However, in recent years, the urban boundary of Shihezi has been significantly broadened. The original farmland and villages south of Tianshan Road have been turned into vast areas of improved residential areas. In 2021, the first Wanda Plaza in Shihezi was also completed and opened south of Tianshan Road. It has now become an important shopping destination for Shihezi citizens.

  Many friends from the group field have successively completed the purchase of houses in Shihezi. "Spring sows and autumn harvests in the Tuanchang, and returns to the city during the winter slack time" has become a fashionable choice for people in Shihezi Tuanchang. Shihezi has accelerated the urbanization process in a dual-urban and rural manner.

  

  Figure 3: A large number of businesses and residences have been built south of Tianshan Road in Shihezi; Source: Baidu Map, Shenwan Hongyuan Research

  2. Consumption upgrades give rise to new entertainment scenarios

  The people of Shihezi desire a higher level of entertainment consumption infrastructure. Mahjong, billiards, bathing, and singing karaoke are the "four pieces" of leisure and entertainment in small cities, and Shihezi is no exception. These places are always overcrowded during the Spring Festival holiday. But from another perspective, cultural performances always attract Shihezi people to stop and watch. People have a yearning for entertainment life beyond the "four-piece suit".

  The newly opened folk barbecue restaurant is bustling with people. On February 6 this year, a new folk barbecue tavern opened in Shihezi. The band's presence attracted a large number of consumers. They listened to folk songs, ate barbecue and drank some wine. Here, people looked back on the past year and looked forward to a better life in the future. This tavern is packed with seats every night, bustling with people and laughing, the sound of clinking wine glasses blending with singing, and the atmosphere of fireworks and art. It has become a popular place for hometown people to gather and check in during the Spring Festival and feel the vitality of the city. This new consumption model integrates music, food, social networking, and leisure, and meets the current needs of young people for relaxed gatherings and quality consumption.

  

  Figure 4: The resident band is singing

  

  Figure 5: The pub is packed with seats

  Social fire activities in Wanda Plaza attract consumers to stop. During the Spring Festival, Shihezi Wanda Plaza carried out a series of celebration activities such as the national intangible cultural heritage parade, lion dance to welcome the new year, social fire to celebrate the new year, and koi falling from the sky to welcome the God of Wealth. I passed by several times, and the audience was always crowded and lively. The performances of the artists on the stage brought laughter to everyone, and further stimulated people's enthusiasm for gathering and consumption.

  

  Figure 6: Shehuo performance at Wanda Plaza

  

  Figure 7: Opera performance at Wanda Plaza

  People's demand for better, newer, and more interesting forms of entertainment never stops. During holidays and slack winters, people need more and better ways of leisure and entertainment besides the "four-piece suit", and the gathering of people is always conducive to consumption growth and further drives economic growth. The people of Shihezi look forward to more high-quality entertainment activities and a higher quality of life.

  3. An unexpected surprise: the accelerated formation of low-altitude economic industrial clusters

  In addition to the traditional advantageous industries, Shihezi's drone manufacturing is the most surprising. When I came back this time, I was delighted to find that the drone and low-altitude economic industry clusters in Shihezi are accelerating. This is another major advantageous industrial cluster created by Shihezi in addition to the traditional advantageous industries such as cotton textile industry, animal husbandry, photovoltaic, silicon-based, aluminum-based, and coal chemical industries.

  Shihezi successfully held the 2024 and 2025 Low Altitude Industry Innovation and Development Conference. The two conferences gathered industry resources, carried out policy interpretation, corporate signing and flight demonstrations, and built Xinjiang's leading low-altitude economic exchange and cooperation platform. The two conferences effectively promoted policy implementation, industrial agglomeration and scene expansion, making Shihezi the source and pioneer area of ​​low-altitude economic development in the Corps and even the northwest region, laying a solid foundation for the construction of the entire UAV industry chain.

  Relying on the General Aviation Equipment Manufacturing Industrial Park, Shihezi has created an important UAV R&D and manufacturing base in the northwest region. China's first large-scale civilian drone, Hongyan (HY100), has achieved large-scale mass production in Shihezi, filling the gap in the mass production of large-scale drones in my country. The park has a modern pulsating production line and stable batch production capabilities, forming a complete manufacturing chain from R&D, manufacturing to delivery and service, driving the gathering of upstream and downstream enterprises and becoming an iconic carrier of new quality productivity in the city.

  Shihezi drones have been deeply integrated into production, life and social governance, and their application scenarios are widely spread. In the agricultural field, UAV plant protection has greatly improved the efficiency of cotton fields and grain crop management and protection; in the logistics field, Hongyan large-scale UAVs have been put into regular freight routes to solve transportation problems in remote areas; in urban management, UAVs are used for high-altitude inspections, emergency rescues, and environmental monitoring; at the same time, low-altitude tourism, smart inspections and other scenarios are constantly expanding, truly realizing the industrial transformation of "from being able to fly to being useful" and injecting aerial kinetic energy into high-quality urban development.

  

  Figure 8: The Second Low Altitude Industry Innovation and Development Conference; Source: Shihezi Science and Technology Bureau, Shenwan Hongyuan Research

  

  Figure 9: Hongyan (HY100), my country’s first large-scale UAV that took off; Source: China News Weekly, Shenwan Hongyuan Research

  The young city is full of fireworks, and the city of military reclamation is bursting with new industrial light. When I returned to my hometown of Shihezi this time, I really felt the vitality of this new military reclamation city. Carrying the original aspirations of generations of military reclamation people, Shihezi’s traditional agriculture and industry have been continuously transformed and upgraded, and the low-altitude economy is becoming another ray of industrial light in Shihezi. From the lively street markets to the popular new consumption places, from the solid industrial foundation to the ever-changing urban landscape, Shihezi is moving towards high-quality development at a solid pace. I sincerely wish my hometown will get better and better.

  Shenwan Hongyuan Research "Spring Festival Insights" series of studies: Since 2018, the Shenwan Hongyuan Research Institute, known for its ideas and systems, has continued to practice grassroots insights into China's national conditions. During the Spring Festival of 2026, Shenwan Hongyuan Research, in order to further understand the national conditions and people's sentiments, improve its research capabilities, and cultivate feelings for the people, calls on analysts to review the past and sum up experience, look forward to the future, and forge ahead. They will use the Spring Festival to return to their hometowns to visit relatives and friends, and go on field trips. Taking advantage of opportunities to visit and travel, the research team uses visits to their hometowns during the Spring Festival every year to describe what they see and hear in more down-to-earth words and on-the-spot visits, so that "research" does not stick to the ivory tower, so as to clearly understand the multi-layered context of China's economy.

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