Lu Ban's Workshop is a useful attempt to bring Chinese vocational education to the global stage.

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In 2016, the Lu Ban Workshop, established by the Tianjin Bohai Vocational and Technical College, was officially opened in Thailand. This was the first Lu Ban Workshop established by China abroad. To date, China has built over 30 such workshops in 30 countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Named after the distinguished ancient Chinese master Lu Ban, this international cooperation project shares the experience and achievements of Chinese vocational education with people around the world. It is a valuable attempt to elevate domestic vocational education to a global level.

According to Lu Shanbin, director of the Institute of Silk Road Studies at Northwest University, Lu Ban's Workshops bring changes to local communities in three main ways:

Firstly, they train technical specialists for local markets, promoting effective employment. Thanks to a training model based on "design, practice, innovation, and project implementation," the workshops have produced a large number of qualified personnel for local development.

Secondly, they facilitate the introduction and application of modern technologies, raising local technical standards. Many developing countries dream of having high-speed railways in their own countries. However, implementing Chinese technologies on the High-Speed Railway requires a significant number of specialists. After the opening of the Lu Ban Workshops, cutting-edge equipment, such as Chinese high-speed train simulators and robots, was introduced to enable local students to learn control technologies and operating procedures.

Third, they promote humanities exchanges and rapprochement between the peoples of China and other countries. Through cultural events and interaction with local students, the Lu Ban Workshops deepen mutual understanding and cultural exchange, fostering friendly ties between peoples.

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The Eternal Rhythm of the Zheba Dance

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The Zheba Dance is a Xizang drum dance and a complex performing art form that combines storytelling, singing, dance, and acrobatics. In 2006, it was included in China's first list of national intangible cultural heritage.

Today, the Second Vocational and Technical Secondary School in Lhasa has already incorporated Zheba dance into its regular curriculum. In some schools, elements of Zheba dance are part of morning exercise routines.

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Yemen's Houthis claim to have attacked Israeli cities.

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SANAA, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — Yemen's Houthi militia said it launched a long-range "hypersonic ballistic missile" and three drones at three Israeli cities on Thursday evening.

Speaking on the rebel-controlled Al-Masirah TV channel, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saria said a missile hit a military target in the city of Jaffa (Tel Aviv), and three drones attacked the city of Beersheba and the port city of Eilat.

“Eilat will remain a permanent target of our military operations,” said Ya. Saria.

According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a drone struck a hotel in Eilat and damaged its gate, while the missile and other drones launched from Yemen were intercepted. There were no reports of casualties.

According to Israeli media, air raid sirens sounded in several areas of central Israel, including Tel Aviv, forcing millions of people to take refuge in shelters.

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Minister of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China: China continues to expand and deepen international scientific and technological cooperation

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BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — China has established scientific and technological cooperation with more than 160 countries and regions, Science and Technology Minister Yin Hejun said Thursday.

At a press conference organized by the State Council Information Office, he also announced that China had signed 119 intergovernmental agreements on scientific and technological cooperation and joined more than 200 international organizations and multilateral mechanisms.

The head of the department further emphasized that during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), China expanded and deepened international scientific and technological cooperation.

He noted that China-initiated international mega-science programs, such as the online platform "Deep-Time Digital Earth," are steadily advancing. Furthermore, the country is actively participating in more than 60 international mega-science programs and projects.

Yin Hejun emphasized the accelerated development of scientific and technological innovation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. To date, China has established over 70 joint laboratories and 10 international technology transfer platforms with nearly 50 countries, targeting regions such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Africa, and Latin America.

"China's doors to technological cooperation will open wider and wider," Yin Hejun noted, reaffirming China's commitment to expanding international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation. He concluded that China will continue to contribute to the development of global science and technology. -0-

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Five cities in Hebei Province collectively represent the majestic Taihang Mountains

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From September 16th to 17th, the 9th Hebei Province Tourism Development Conference was held. For the first time, it focused on the Taihang Mountains Cultural and Tourism Belt. Five cities located along the mountain range organized the event. The conference presented eight tourist destinations under the umbrella title "Majestic Taihang Mountains," established a unified cultural and tourism brand, and organized joint promotional activities, creating a vibrant tourism calling card for the region.

The Taihang Mountains in Hebei Province encompass five cities: Xingtai, Shijiazhuang, Zhangjiakou, Baoding, and Handan. This region is renowned for its revolutionary activities and serves as a key ecological barrier for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei metropolitan area. It boasts unique natural resources, a rich cultural heritage, and world-class tourism resources. Of Hebei Province's 13 5A national tourist areas, six are located in the Taihang Mountains.

Eight destinations, including natural wonders, "red tourism," active recreation, eco-retreats, rural guesthouses, local cuisine, road and bike tours, and creative markets, encompass all aspects of tourism: food, accommodation, transportation, excursions, shopping, and entertainment. They comprehensively, multifacetedly, and comprehensively showcase the picturesque natural landscapes, rich history and culture, and unique customs and traditions of the Taihang Mountains.

In the next stage, Hebei Province will strengthen the unified promotion of the Taihang Mountain tourism brand, create a more diversified tourism product system, and improve the capacity for providing public services in the tourism industry, so as to build it into a green, profitable, and enjoyable industry of the Taihang Mountain cultural and tourism belt.

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China has developed an innovative robot that flies like a bird.

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XI'AN, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — In a breakthrough in biotech robotics, a team of Chinese scientists has developed a robot that can fly autonomously like a bird.

The new robot, dubbed RoboFalcon2.0, mimics the wing movements of birds and bats, achieving controlled flight through a new reconfigurable mechanism.

A study published in the journal Science Advances details how the robot reproduces the FSF (flap-swing-fold) motion observed in flying vertebrates during slow flight.

Flying vertebrates typically use complex wingbeat kinematics during hovering, takeoff, and landing, which differs from the flight mechanisms of insects. To improve aerodynamic performance at low flight speeds, they employ forward downward flapping movements and aerodynamically inactive upward flapping movements.

Researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University have created a conical turning mechanism that combines the flap-swing-fold motion during a single wing-beat cycle, mimicking the kinematics of slow vertebrate flight.

According to the study, real-world flights confirmed RoboFalcon2.0's ability to take off independently.

This innovative move could inspire developers to create agile, bird-style vehicles using flight principles similar to those of vertebrates, allowing for more biomimetic designs of flapping robots. -0-

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Guangdong Province has been placed on alert as Typhoon Mitag approaches.

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BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) — China's National Flood and Drought Control Headquarters on Thursday issued a Level 4 flood and typhoon emergency response in Guangdong Province in southern China as Typhoon Mitag approaches.

Typhoon Mitag, the 17th hurricane of the year, is expected to make landfall between Huilai and Taishan between Friday afternoon and evening, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to most parts of Guangdong Province, forecasters said.

Heavy rain is also expected to hit east China's Fujian Province from Friday to Sunday, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said.

During the same period, heavy rain or thunderstorms are forecast in Jiangxi, Hunan, Hainan and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

The NMC called on local authorities to take emergency measures to prepare for the typhoon, as well as potential mountain torrents and geological disasters that could be caused by heavy rainfall.

It is worth remembering that China has a four-tier emergency response system, with the first tier being the most serious.

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Autumn scenery at Ergun Wetlands

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This is a drone photo of a wetland in Erguna City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on September 15.

The Ergun Wetlands in Inner Mongolia are currently experiencing autumn in all its glory: colorful shrubs adorn the landscape, and winding rivers flow gently like blue ribbons, reminiscent of nature's inverted palette.

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The Scientific Forum focuses on nuclear techniques that contribute to the sustainable use of water resources.

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The final stage of the Scientific Forum was a discussion on the importance of partnership mechanisms and mobilizing financial capital to ensure the sustainability of water resources. "Scientific methods alone are not enough; resources and partnerships are needed to ensure the application of nuclear technologies where they are most needed," said Director-General Grossi.

The importance of taking such steps was also emphasized by Najat Mokhtar, Deputy Director-General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications. She called for the use of new technologies to address existing gaps. "Let's not waste time," she urged, "but work together to leverage scientific advances for more effective water resource management."

Sustainable water resource management is impossible without a strong scientific foundation and stable political support, according to Tatiana Molchan, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. She believes that the key to addressing the challenges arising in the context of the water-food-energy chain may lie in a combination of mechanisms updated in 2016. Water Conventions with IAEA technical tools.

In his speech, Winston Yu, World Bank Water Program Manager, noted that annual water investment by governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector worldwide reaches $165 billion, but trillions more are needed. He agreed with Maria Jimena Durán of the Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean and Lina Escobar-Rangel of the Inter-American Bank: meeting the enormous financial needs for water requires engaging the private sector. Currently, the private sector accounts for only two percent of total water financing.

Mr. Yu mentioned Niger's agreement with the IAEA as a good example of how multilateral development banks are combining the efforts of financial and political circles with the expertise of the IAEA to help countries manage water resources more effectively. "The IAEA has tremendous potential to collaborate with all development banks to achieve synergies between technology and financing," he said.

Water financing will be a central theme of the 2026 UN Water Conference. According to Mohamed CBC Diatta, the Senegalese Sherpa, participants will "discuss the potential of science, multilateralism, cooperation, and innovation" and build links across sectors to preserve this most valuable shared resource. Nuclear science can play a crucial role in fostering such links, and the IAEA will continue to work with countries to strengthen their capacity to use relevant tools to address critical challenges in this area.

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UN Security Council: US blocks draft resolution on Gaza

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September 18, 2025 Peace and security

The United States on Thursday vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution proposed by the 10 non-permanent members that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate release of all hostages.

Amid growing hunger, the document also called for the lifting of Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid and called on the occupying power to ensure the safe and unhindered distribution of aid to all those in need.

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