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《泉州晚报》专访洛江区委书记唐春晓：为“世界的泉州”打造环湾新引擎

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:46:54 +0800

01以智造立骨,链接全球市场

产业出海,是泉州走向世界最坚实的底气。洛江作为泉州可大规模布局先进制造业的中心城区重要组成,将推动环湾产业通江达海、链接世界。“‘智造+科创’是智造强区的内核。”唐春晓说。

国家高新技术企业、福建省专精特新中小企业汇成针织有限公司,集针织机械开发生产、针织面料设计加工为一体。

向集群跃升。一手奋战产业提质,做强国家级施工装备、省级卫生用品等特色产业集群,提升纺织鞋服、工艺制品、建筑科技等内涵,以新质生产力激活传统实体生命力。一手拓展产业空间,坚持安商招商并重,全力推进岁金未来科技城、智能装备产业园、洛江北部产业园等发展壮大,大力扶持铁拓、嘉华、天娇等本土企业增资扩营、迭代升级,推动东风汽车、鲲鹏天下、鹭燕医药等招商项目落地,持续深耕“万亩千亿”都市工业走廊。

制造业单项冠军培育企业、国家级专精特新“小巨人”企业、国家级绿色工厂——福建省铁拓机械股份有限公司

向创新聚力。融入环清源山科创走廊,打通大学带、职教园资源,激活国家特种机器人质检中心、机械总院泉州创新中心、云箭增材制造中心等大院大所动能,全面深化黎明职业大学、仰恩大学、泉州医高专等校地协同,培育更多服务全省、辐射全国、联动全球的高能级平台,打造政产学研用一体的“双创”融合高地。

02以文化铸魂,焕新千年海丝

海丝文脉,是泉州对话世界最持久的力量。洛江名山、名桥、名人、名传说“四名文化”源远流长,是洛江递向世界的独特名片。“要聚力全域全时推进,让文脉活起来、走出去。”唐春晓说。

洛阳桥畔,宋元韵与市井气相融,海丝古意添热闹。

空间维度上,统筹南部世遗、中部研学、北部康养,做活万安世遗社区、双阳侨韵、河市大猷故里、马甲“仙山祈梦”、罗溪“溪游记”、虹山彭祖养生等特色IP,打响“泉州有美食,大厨在洛江”“三江源”“蝶村永安”等品牌,打造体验感强、烟火气浓、外向度高的农文旅商健目的地。

洛江区罗溪镇后溪村,菜园青翠碧绿、民居错落有致与河道、绿绕村庄相互映衬,勾勒出一幅秀美的乡村振兴画卷。

时间维度上,策划、固化布局合理、贯穿全年的主题文旅活动,打造蔡襄、俞大猷“一文一武”文化传承和学术研究制高点,活化“陈三五娘”国家级非遗、百年酸茶等瑰宝,推动陈三坝申报世界灌溉工程遗产,做到季有主题、月有亮点,久久为功丰盈海丝文化、闽南文化谱系。

03以生态塑形,铺展环湾画卷

湾区品质,是泉州拥抱世界最鲜活的表达。洛江区位得天独厚,向南融入厦漳泉都市圈一体化布局,做强环湾核心功能;向北联通福州都市圈、湄洲湾港口群,扛起贯通南北、联通山海的枢纽功能,天然具备打造湾区风貌窗口的底气。“洛江将以最具辨识度的海丝‘城市花园’为目标,全力推动新城向有底蕴、有品质、有温度、有口碑的名城蝶变。”唐春晓说。

打造“环湾颜值担当”。生态赋能上,巩固拓展国家生态文明建设示范区、国家绿色工业园区等创建成果,持续推进幸福河湖、零碳园区建设,优化提升泉州植物园、动物园,让“推窗见绿、出门见景”成为常态。城乡融合上,统筹17个城市更新单元、142个重点项目,推动万安聚商聚智、双阳产城融合、北部生态康养,形成错落有致、内外兼修的城市形态。

打造“环湾品质支撑”。做优洛丰高速前期、提速泉梅高速建设,统筹全域路网提升,衔接畅通北向综合交通走廊。持续推行民生工作“两个闭环”,加快推进泉州五中、区医院、水质净化中心等项目,让民生温度浸润万家烟火。

洛阳桥上游客如织

潮起江海,风劲扬帆。洛江将激扬“背靠仙公山、矢志攀登,前拥洛阳江、勇立潮头”的奋进姿态,厚植海内外“爱洛江、建洛江、兴洛江”情怀力量,同心同向,合力合拍,在“世界的泉州”壮阔实践中,以洛江担当作答“何为泉州、何以泉州、泉州何往”的历史之问。

British PM announces full ban on social media for under-16s

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:53:50 +0800

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leads a press conference to announce government action to protect children online, at Downing Street in central London, June 15, 2026. (PHOTO / AP)

LONDON – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming ban on social media for users under the age of 16 at a Downing Street press conference, saying it was needed to protect the well-being of children.

"These days kids must find their feet in a world where technology intrudes into every area of their life," Starmer said in a post on X the same day. "I just can't let that go on anymore. So we're giving children their childhoods back."

Universities target healthy weight loss

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:42:43 +0800

A growing number of universities are introducing weight management courses to help students achieve healthier body compositions and develop sustainable lifestyle habits.

The latest to join the trend is Jiangnan University in Jiangsu province. In early April, the university issued a student physique enhancement action plan, which includes mandatory weight management courses for students with a body mass index exceeding 28, as well as fitness courses for those with weaker physical fitness.

The university has also added a 2,000-meter run for female students and a 2,400-meter run for male students as part of its physical education assessment.

Meanwhile, China Agricultural University has been running a successful weight management program for three and a half years.

Launched in the autumn semester of 2022, the university's "fat reduction and health enhancement" series has attracted 707 student enrollments over eight semesters, according to Wu Min, deputy head of the university's physical education department.

The 16-week course begins with a health screening, followed by theoretical lessons on obesity classification, diagnostic criteria, causes and risks, as well as scientific dietary approaches to fat reduction, Wu said.

During the eight-week intensive intervention period, students attend classes three times a week, with each 90-minute session combining strength and aerobic training.

Outside class, students are required to complete aerobic exercise two to three times a week, with each session lasting at least 40 minutes, while managing their own dietary intake. After the intervention period, students continue with four weeks of self-directed exercise and nutrition management before a final assessment, she said.

The course has produced notable health benefits. In 2025, participants in the spring semester lost an average weight loss of 6.09 kilograms, including an average of 5.08 kg of fat, while reducing their body fat percentage by 3.08 percentage points. Their physical fitness test scores improved by an average of 12.70 points.

Results from the autumn semester were also impressive. Participants lost an average of 5.34 kg and 4.23 kg of fat, reduced their body fat percentage by 2.33 percentage points and improved their fitness test scores by an average of 7.76 points.

For many students, the most valuable outcome is not the weight they lose but the healthy habits they gain.

Li Jiajun, a first-year mechanical engineering student at China Agricultural University, said he enrolled in the course to improve his endurance for the university's fitness test and to address postural problems developed during years of sedentary study in high school.

"The biggest takeaway isn't how many kilograms I lost, but the regular exercise and healthy eating habits I've developed — and the healthier body composition I've achieved," Li said.

The weekly strength and aerobic training sessions have helped him overcome his reluctance to exercise. Li added that he has also learned how to plan balanced meals instead of resorting to blind dieting, while his energy levels and physical fitness have improved significantly.

Zhou Zehao, a third-year agricultural science student, weighed about 110 kg at his heaviest. Poor lifestyle habits — including staying up late and consuming high-fat, high-sodium meals — had taken a toll on both his immune system and self-esteem.

"The greatest gain is that I have regained confidence and resilience," Zhou said. "The biggest takeaway from losing weight has never been how many kilograms I shed, but the courage to challenge life's deepest desires for laziness and comfort."

Before joining the program, Zhou said, he would order takeout rather than leave his dormitory. He also felt "invisible" to female students because he lacked the confidence to communicate with them.

After enrolling, he adjusted his diet and began exercising daily for about 40 minutes in a small public workout area in his dormitory building.

"The biggest advantage of this course is that you have a group of friends who encourage each other and keep each other accountable — workout buddies who tease you when you slack off but lend a hand when you truly need it," Zhou said, adding that such genuine human connection is something no online program or fitness influencer's boot camp can replicate.

Parents urged to shun 'digital babysitting' trend

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:41:50 +0800

The Ministry of Education has recently launched the 2026 National Preschool Education Publicity Month campaign, urging kindergartens nationwide to ensure that play remains the primary activity for young children and discourage an overreliance on digital devices.

The ministry has also called on parents to adopt child-rearing practices that emphasize companionship, play, sports and time in nature, while discouraging so-called digital babysitting.

It stressed that digital products — such as reading companions, chat-based tools and interactive games — must not replace physical picture books and toys.

Digital tools should also not be used to directly generate child observation records or assessments.

According to the ministry, there are persisting misunderstandings about the role of digital applications in early childhood education, alongside misleading marketing by some commercial entities and the improper or excessive use of digital products by some local authorities and kindergartens.

During the campaign period, a series of public awareness activities will be held nationwide, bringing together professional and social resources to focus on protecting the rights and interests of preschool children in the digital era.

Su Jing, director of Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences' early education research institute, said surveys show that it is common for parents to use electronic devices to keep children occupied.

"In many scenarios, we see young children swiping screens, rapidly switching content, or playing games on tablets and phones," she said.

Addressing growing concerns over so-called digital babysitting — the practice of using digital devices, including artificial intelligence applications, to manage young children's behavior — Su said: "Children aged 3 to 6 are in a stage of concrete thinking and embodied cognition. Their learning relies on physical perception, hands-on activities and real-life social interaction — things that AI products cannot replace."

She also warned of the potential harm of excessive screen time to children's developing vision. Early exposure to blue light and electronic screens is a major contributor to myopia, she said.

"Beyond vision, it can also lead to attention disorders, physical health issues caused by a sedentary lifestyle and other health risks," she added.

Su warned that many parents still turn to digital devices as a quick fix to calm a fussy child, creating a vicious cycle.

"Children learn best through real-life play and hands-on experiences. When that happens, their eyes light up, they are fully engaged and they develop very well," she said.

To safeguard children's healthy development, Su recommended a cautious approach to the use of AI in early childhood settings.

Young children should not use AI products, she said, adding that their learning must be grounded in rich sensory experiences and real-world interactions. Relevant authorities should strictly control the introduction of AI into kindergartens, and AI should not replace the role of teachers.

Parents embrace calm as millions appear for gaokao

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:39:57 +0800

Students raise their fists in encouragement outside an exam site in Changxing, Zhejiang province on Sunday, as the 2026 national college entrance exam, or gaokao, kicks off across the country. TAN YUNFENG / FOR CHINA DAILY

The national college entrance exam, or gaokao, got underway on Sunday with millions of Chinese students appearing for it, while their parents gathered outside examination venues in quiet support.

Rather than being fretful and anxious, most parents were the very picture of calm — a sure sign that the long-held belief that the gaokao alone determines a child's future is becoming history.

A total of 12.9 million candidates are taking this year's exam, which can stretch over two to four days, depending on the region. According to the Ministry of Education, authorities have put candidates first by strengthening comprehensive support in transportation, accommodation, food safety, noise control and psychological counseling, to ensure a safe and orderly exam process.

On Sunday, many parents arrived at the examination centers well ahead of time. Fu Jing, a Beijing mother of an art student, showed up an hour before the exam began.

Fu noted that she had made no special changes to her daughter's diet or daily routines in the run-up to the exam to keep things as normal as possible. She planned to leave the venue once the exam started and return at noon, rather than wait for the entire duration of the test.

Liu Jinqiao, another Beijing mother, admitted feeling a bit nervous but remained composed.

She said that she has set no specific targets for her son as far as scores or universities were concerned. She felt that such decisions could wait till the exams were over. For her, the gaokao is a milestone in every child's life, but it is not a decisive turning point.

Not all parents, however, were keen to downplay the exam's significance. Lu Qiang, the father of a Beijing sports student, said the gaokao still carries great weight. He said that his son hoped to get into a good sports college, which also emphasized solid academic performance.

Lu noted that competition remained fierce, and doing well in the exam could help young people better chart their future path.

Lin Hong, a Beijing mother, recalled her own gaokao in 1997, when her father traveled a long distance to bring her homemade food. Now as a parent herself, she feels that showing care is more about following her daughter's lead. So the family skipped exaggerated exam rituals and maintained a relaxed atmosphere instead.

She is proud of how brave and self-aware her daughter has become.

"I've watched her strive relentlessly for her goal over the past three years," Lin said. "She has learned to recognize her strengths and weaknesses, set goals and make plans, and push forward through hardships. That kind of growth means far more than any exam score," Lin added.

Cheng Lu, a teacher in Qingdao, Shandong province, said that the gaokao marks a culmination of years of study and a true test of perseverance and self-discipline, but it can never define one's life. She values her son's curiosity, independent learning ability and upbeat personality far more than high scores.

"I want my son to know that no matter how important a day is, the sun rises and sets as usual," she said. "Life is a long journey — feel it, experience it and live it to the fullest."

Global Chinese poetry celebration concludes in Nanjing

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:38:40 +0800

The "Poetry connects the world" global celebration of classical Chinese poetry concludes on Friday at Nanjing Normal University in Jiangsu province. [Photos provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The "Poetry connects the world" global celebration of classical Chinese poetry has recently concluded at Nanjing Normal University in East China's Jiangsu province.

The gathering for mangzhong (Grain in Ear)— the ninth solar term of the year — was jointly hosted by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing University and Nanjing University of the Arts. More than 400 international students attended the event.

The celebration began with an immersive garden poetry session. The closing ceremony, held on Friday, was structured around four themes: poetry spanning thousands of miles, poetry gathering in Nanjing, poetry in the present and poetry for the future. Performances included musical renditions of the Classic of Poetry and recitations of famous verses about Nanjing written by Li Bai, Liu Yuxi and Du Mu.

Renowned scholar and Nanjing Normal University professor Li Bo held a dialogue with international students on the contemporary relevance of classical Chinese poetry.

Since its launch in Beijing on Apr 20, the event series has hosted in-person poetry gatherings in countries including Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kenya, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Russia. A global video competition drew more than 700 entries from 93 countries, while a social media challenge garnered more than 51 million views.

Eight-nation delegation visits Tianjin's Luban Workshop vocational model

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:38:19 +0800

A delegation of officials and experts from eight countries visits the Luban Workshop Construction Experience Museum on Monday. [Photo by Huan Xiaoyang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

On Monday, 18 leaders and experts from eight countries, including Cuba, The Gambia, and Austria, visited the Luban Workshop Construction Experience Museum at Tianjin Light Industry Vocational Technical College.

Gaokao math question turns Ningxia pagodas into online sensation

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:37:23 +0800

A math question from China's 2026 national college entrance examination, or gaokao, has sparked widespread attention by turning a centuries-old cultural landmark into an unexpected social media sensation.

The math question featured the famous 108 Pagodas in Qingtongxia, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, using the ancient complex's arrangement pattern.

Shortly after completing the exam, Su Xinyan invited Pathberiya Senanga, a Sri Lankan student at Ningxia Medical University, to visit the site.

Standing beside the Yellow River, Su explained the history and cultural significance of the landmark, which was built during the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227). The pagodas are arranged in odd-numbered rows, forming a giant triangular pattern that mirrors the mathematical model in the exam.

"The layout is exactly like the problem on my test paper," Su said while pointing to the hillside structure.

Senanga was impressed. "It's amazing to see mathematical wisdom hidden in ancient buildings," she said.

New research center to boost Sino-Hungary ties

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:36:05 +0800

A Hungarian studies center, aimed at advancing high-level international cooperation, was jointly launched on Saturday by Sanming University and Shanghai International Studies University in Sanming, Fujian province, a major ancestral home of overseas Chinese in Europe.

The center brings together 20 cross-disciplinary expert researchers, while engaging overseas Chinese professionals based in Hungary. It will leverage the city's diaspora resources to conduct practical, field-based research.

Chen Lieping, Party chief of Sanming University, said the center will adhere to a global vision and field investigations to build a highly innovative research community, providing continuous intellectual support for the country's opening-up efforts.

Meng Zhongjie, president of Shanghai International Studies University, said the university will provide counsel for trade between Fujian and Hungary and cultivate compound talents versed in the Hungarian language, international rules, and industrial economics.

Renato Horvath, the acting consul general of Hungary in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, said, "Under the strategic guidance of leaders from both nations, Hungary-China relations are currently experiencing their strongest period in history."

He expressed hope that the center would serve as a platform to expand practical bilateral cooperation in joint student training, faculty exchanges, scientific research collaboration and cultural dialogue.

The launch brought together scholars from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Peking University and Hungary's Eotvos Lorand University and University of Miskolc. A forum held on the sidelines of the event focused on the global expansion of Fujian enterprises into European markets, aligning academic resources with industrial needs.

Gerhard Akos Emod, former mayor of Velence, Hungary, said economic cooperation between the two countries has seen robust growth, with Hungary becoming a key platform for major Chinese firms such as BYD and CATL to enter the broader European market.

Emod said bilateral cooperation is expected to expand further in energy storage, technological innovation and circular recycling economies, highlighting that China will remain an important investment source and strategic economic partner for Hungary's development.

International scholars conducted field studies on Sunday in Mingxi county, an inland commercial gateway to Central Europe where nearly 5,000 overseas Chinese from the county are engaged in business and trade activities across Hungary, providing a foundation for exchanges.

Local authorities said the diaspora connection has fostered sister-city ties between Sanming and Budapest's 15th district. Sanming University and Hungary's University of Miskolc recently launched an approved dual-degree undergraduate program in artificial intelligence, using a dual-registration model to jointly train technology talent.

Zhang Yi contributed to this story.

Education consultancy releases 2026 university subject rankings

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:35:36 +0800

Higher education consultancy ShanghaiRanking released the 2026 China University Subject Rankings on Monday. Peking University topped the national list with 93 A+ subjects, followed by Tsinghua University with 57 and Harbin Institute of Technology ranked third with 51.

The rankings evaluated subjects offered by at least four higher education institutions, covering a total of 640 subjects. The rankings list universities in the top 50 percent for each subject, with 30,710 subject entries from 1,132 universities making the list.

This year's rankings encompass 838 subjects across 92 subject categories and 13 academic disciplines, making it the most comprehensive and extensive ranking of undergraduate subjects in China to date.

A subject is classified as "A+" if it ranks in the top 2 percent nationwide or is among the top two in its field.

Due to their strong overall capabilities, "Double First-Class" universities have a significant advantage in the number of A+ subjects. The 129 "Double First-Class" universities account for over 80 percent of all A+ subjects nationwide.

Following Peking University, Tsinghua University and Harbin Institute of Technology, top performers in terms of the number of A+ subjects include Renmin University of China (47), Zhejiang University (43), Fudan University (42), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (38), Beihang University (34), Nanjing University (33), and Beijing Foreign Studies University (32).

Among non-"Double First-Class" universities, Beijing Film Academy, Shanghai Theatre Academy, and Sichuan Fine Arts Institute each have 10 A+ subjects, tying for first place, followed by Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, each with 9 A+ subjects.

In comprehensive universities, Peking University and Tsinghua University lead with A+ subject precision rates of 77.5 percent and 75 percent, respectively. Other top performers among comprehensive universities include Renmin University of China (60.3 percent), the University of Science and Technology of China (54.8 percent), Fudan University (53.2 percent), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (50.7 percent), Beihang University (46.6 percent), Harbin Institute of Technology (44.3 percent), Zhejiang University (43.4 percent), and Beijing Institute of Technology (41.1 percent).

According to the number of subjects listed in the rankings, Peking University leads all domestic universities with 120 subjects. Jilin University follows closely with 119 subjects, and Wuhan University ranks third nationwide with 116 subjects.

Among non-"Double First-Class" universities, Yangzhou University stands out with 105 listed subjects, far ahead of others. Jiangsu University and Kunming University of Science and Technology are tied for second place, each with 88 listed subjects.

In China's provincial-level regions, Beijing stands out with the highest number of A+ and A subjects. Shanghai holds the second position nationwide for A+ subjects.

In terms of the total number of listed subjects, Jiangsu leads the country, followed by Beijing and Hubei, Shandong, and Guangdong provinces.