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[Eight departments including the State Administration for Market Regulation jointly issued a pilot plan to create a "strong engine of quality" for industrial upgrading] On October 16, eight departments including the State Administration for Market Regulation, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Water Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, the National Energy Administration, and the Civil Aviation Administration of China officially issued the "Pilot Work Plan for Inspection and Testing to Promote Industrial Optimization and Upgrading", marking a new stage for China's inspection and testing service industry to move from "single point breakthrough" to "system empowerment". The "Plan" closely follows the dual strategies of "strengthening the country with quality" and "expanding capacity and improving quality of the service industry", with the concept of "innovation-driven, transformation, collaborative linkage, and integrated development", focusing on industrial blockades and difficulties, and deploying three core efforts: First, tackle key technologies and activate the "new engine" of industrial upgrading. Focus on bottlenecks such as "cannot detect, cannot detect accurately, cannot detect quickly", strengthen core technology research and forward-looking reserves; deepen digital intelligence integration and green and low-carbon transformation, and improve full-chain service capabilities such as carbon footprint and water ecology; Accelerate the mutual recognition of international qualifications to help advantageous industries such as photovoltaics and lithium batteries overcome trade barriers; accurately empower, specialize, specialize and other high-quality enterprises to gradually cultivate, create regional characteristic industrial clusters, and promote the county economy to leap from "having" to "excellent". The second is to achieve full-chain collaboration and forge the "resilience" of key industries. In view of the revitalization of traditional industries, the growth of emerging industries, and the cultivation of future industries, inspection and testing institutions are encouraged to be deeply embedded in the supply chain of chain owners, and improve the consistency and reliability of products throughout the chain through joint verification of upstream and downstream, mutual recognition of data, and research on common issues. Promote the extension of inspection and testing to the entire R&D and manufacturing chain, effectively improve the overall collaborative efficiency and risk resistance of the industrial chain, and realize the deep integration of advanced manufacturing and modern service industries. The third is to strengthen departmental coordination and build a "big pattern" of joint efforts and joint management. This pilot is jointly organized by eight departments to open up the application channels for industries, central enterprises and local governments, and implement voluntary declaration and independent implementation. Various departments will coordinate the layout of the national quality inspection center, the construction of quality infrastructure systems, and policy resources in areas such as ecology and energy, and work together to resolutely put an end to formalism and ensure that the pilot results truly serve the optimization of industrial layout. This coordinated linkage between the eight departments is a profound change in inspection and testing from "behind-the-scenes control" to "front-stage empowerment". The pilot application will be launched in November 2026, using the high-end inspection and digital transformation as a lever to accelerate the formation of new quality productivity. The "Plan" and the ongoing "two-wheel drive" of the National Quality Inspection Center's three-year action for quality improvement and optimization form a policy synergy that will accelerate the construction of a modern quality support system with clear positioning, advanced technology, and efficient services.
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[Ministry of Water Resources: Construction of 28 major water conservancy projects started in the first three quarters of this year, with an investment of 795 billion yuan in water conservancy construction] On October 15th, Li Guoying, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of the Ministry of Water Resources, presided over a ministry meeting to summarize the water conservancy work in the first three quarters of 2026 and deploy key tasks in the fourth quarter. The meeting pointed out that in the first three quarters of this year, various water conservancy work was advanced in an orderly manner. We have made every effort to cope with the severe situation of frequent river floods, concurrent floods in the north and south, and emergencies in many places, ensuring the safety of people's lives and property to the greatest extent, and minimizing losses from flood disasters; we have started construction of 28 major water conservancy projects, and completed 79% investment in water conservancy construction 5 billion yuan to effectively play the role of stabilizing growth, promoting development, and benefiting people's livelihood; the revitalization of river and lake ecological environments, construction of digital twin water conservancy systems, implementation of water-saving system policy systems, and legal management of water conservancy systems and mechanisms have been continuously strengthened, laying a solid foundation for completing the annual goals and tasks.
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[Shanghai: Encourage existing fuel-burning passenger cars to be updated to new energy vehicles. The number of fuel-burning passenger cars will reach a peak plateau by 2030] On October 13, the General Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government issued the "Shanghai's 15th Five-Year Plan for Energy Saving, Carbon Reduction and Circular Economy Development." It pointed out that we will promote the electrification and low-carbonization of new sanitation, official ships, ferries and other inland water vessels. Carry out early elimination and replacement of high-pollution and high-emission vehicles. Accelerate the replacement of vehicles with new energy sources in areas such as logistics, distribution, and environmental sanitation. Accelerate the large-scale application of new energy heavy trucks. Encourage existing fuel-burning passenger cars to be upgraded to new energy vehicles. By 2030, the number of fuel-burning passenger cars will reach a peak level. Continue to improve the energy efficiency of aircraft, ships and other transportation vehicles, and improve the level of energy-saving and carbon-reducing technologies such as fuselage and hull configurations and power systems. Accelerate the elimination of non-road mobile machinery of National Grade II and below. By 2030, qualified internal vehicles and operating machinery such as ports, logistics bases, and airports will basically complete the replacement of clean energy with clean energy.
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[The third round and seventh batch of central ecological and environmental protection inspections were launched] On October 12, with the approval of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, the third round and seventh batch of central ecological and environmental protection inspections were fully launched. This time, the two central ecological and environmental protection routine inspection teams will carry out routine inspections of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs respectively, and will be stationed for one month. At the same time, special inspections on ecological and environmental protection of karst cave, tiankeng and valley pollution issues were carried out in seven provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities including Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan, and the inspection period will last about two weeks. During the period of stationing, the two routine inspection teams set up contact numbers and postal mailboxes respectively to accept letters, phone calls and reports on ecological and environmental protection of the inspected objects. At the same time, the Office of the Central Leading Group for Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection specifically sent a letter to the above-mentioned persons being inspected, prohibiting "one size fits all", simple and crude actions such as emergency shutdowns of operations and production in response to inspections, and perfunctory response practices such as "shut down altogether" and "stop first and then talk". For those who adopt a "one-size-fits-all" approach to passively respond to inspections, the inspection team will deal with them seriously and investigate and deal with each case they find. (CCTV News)
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[Ministry of Science and Technology: Focus on 6 aspects of work to promote the construction of a scientific and technological power to a new level] September 29th, today (29th), the State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences with the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan". Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun introduced the relevant situation of promoting the construction of a scientific and technological power during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical period for building a scientific and technological power. The "Outline" of the country's "15th Five-Year Plan" takes "substantially improving the level of self-reliance and self-reliance in science and technology" as one of the main goals of economic and social development, and makes systematic arrangements for scientific and technological innovation. The Ministry of Science and Technology will adhere to the "four orientations", firmly grasp the historical opportunities of the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, focus on accelerating self-reliance in high-level science and technology, lead the development of new productive forces, and take original and leading scientific and technological research as the main direction to promote the construction of a scientific and technological power to a new level. Focus on 6 aspects of work: The first is to strengthen the foundation, comprehensively improve original innovation capabilities, and build a solid foundation for a technologically powerful nation. To strengthen the strategic, forward-looking and systematic layout of basic research, we must not only face the world's technological frontiers, strengthen original innovation "from 0 to 1", and actively explore "no man's land"; we must also focus on strategic areas related to national security and major interests, and reveal the underlying scientific issues and technical principles of "from 1 to 0". It is necessary to accelerate the advancement of artificial intelligence-empowered scientific research and lead the transformation of scientific research paradigms. Strengthen the construction of high-quality discipline systems, focus on cultivating emerging disciplines and developing interdisciplinary disciplines. The second is to focus on key issues and fight for key core technologies to provide strong support for high-quality development and high-level security. Focus on the long-term development needs and strategic needs of the country, implement the major national science and technology projects that have been launched, and condense and deploy a number of major national science and technology projects for 2035. Focus on scientific and technological issues in national economic and social development, and comprehensively launch the implementation of the “15th Five-Year Plan” national scientific and technological key projects. The entire chain promotes research in key areas such as integrated circuits, industrial motherboards, and high-end instruments, and solves all stuck problems in the innovation chain. Strengthen the research and development of strategic cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, and brain-computer interfaces to seize the commanding heights of scientific and technological development. The third is the plastic industry, promoting the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and using technological innovation to lead the development of new productive forces. Strengthen the application orientation of scientific and technological innovation, condense major scientific and technological issues from industrial development, and plan and deploy scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation in an integrated manner. Strengthen scientific and technological support to lead the construction of a modern industrial system, promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, and let "old trees sprout new shoots"; cultivate and expand emerging industries to create more trillion-level industrial clusters; proactively layout future industries and continuously cultivate new economic growth points. Further strengthen the dominant position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and promote the accumulation of more innovation resources in enterprises. The fourth is to benefit people's livelihood, relying on technological innovation to provide more high-quality products and services to improve people's livelihood and well-being. Strengthen agricultural scientific and technological innovation, accelerate scientific and technological research in the fields of major disease prevention and ecological environmental protection, and improve the level of technical equipment in safety production and major disaster response. Through scientific and technological innovation, we can make the sky bluer, the water clearer, the food better, and the body healthier, so that the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security will be more fulfilling, more secure, and more sustainable. The fifth is to strengthen the system, further coordinate the resources and strengths of all parties, and enhance the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system. Optimize the positioning and layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces and strengthen collaborative innovation. Promote the development of educational science and technology talents in an integrated manner and achieve positive interaction between independent innovation in science and technology and independent cultivation of talents. Coordinate and promote the construction of a regional science and technology innovation system, build international science and technology innovation centers and regional science and technology innovation centers, and encourage various regions to build characteristic innovation highlands according to local conditions. Optimize the scientific research ecology, improve the market environment that encourages innovation, vigorously promote the spirit of scientists, and strengthen the construction of scientific research integrity, so that advocating science and pursuing innovation will become common practice throughout society. The sixth is to promote cooperation, promote high-level scientific and technological openness, and build a global scientific and technological community. Strengthen bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation between governments. Focus on global challenges such as climate and energy and strengthen joint research and development. Organize and implement international major science plans and major science projects, and encourage the establishment of international science and technology organizations in China. Actively participate in the formulation of international governance rules in the field of emerging technologies, and work with other countries to build a global science and technology governance system.
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[The two departments jointly deploy the carbon emission measurement review and mapping work of key emission units in the national carbon market] On September 22, the General Office of the State Administration for Market Regulation and the General Office of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently jointly issued a notice to deploy the carbon emission measurement review and mapping work of key emission units in the national carbon emissions trading market. The purpose is to implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, provide a clear "roadmap" for the carbon measurement management of key emission units, and also provide solid data guarantee for fair and equitable transactions in the carbon market. The notice clearly establishes a “one-time review and two-party acceptance” mechanism for carbon emission measurement review results. The results of the carbon measurement review carried out by the market supervision department can be adopted by the ecological environment department in carbon emission accounting, reporting, verification and daily supervision, so as to achieve "checking multiple things in one door", effectively avoiding repeated inspections and multiple reporting, and forming a cross-department supervision synergy. This metrological review will implement a closed loop of "problem rectification - clue handover - result sharing". For companies rated as "A", incentive policies such as exempting on-site verification of the traceability of measuring instruments will be implemented to promote the in-depth connection between review results and carbon verification work.
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[The National Deployment and Promotion Meeting to Combat Fraud in Ecological Environment Monitoring Agencies was Held in Beijing] On September 19th, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, together with relevant departments, held a National Deployment and Promotion Meeting to Combat Fraud in Ecological Environment Monitoring Agencies in Beijing on September 18. Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Huang Runqiu emphasized that it is necessary to deeply grasp the new characteristics of fraud by ecological environment monitoring institutions, and follow the three stages of "finding out the bottom line, centralized rectification, and standardized operation" to deploy an in-depth crackdown on the problem of fraud by monitoring institutions, promote the continuous purification of the industry ecology, and effectively standardize monitoring behaviors. It is necessary to fully understand the bottom line, promptly carry out mobilization and deployment, guide monitoring agencies to strictly standardize self-examination, and establish a problem ledger. It is necessary to focus on rectification and rectification, classify and deal with fraud problems in accordance with the law, strengthen support and guidance for monitoring agencies, and effectively promote the rectification of problems. Strengthen random inspections and verifications, and resolutely investigate and deal with misreporting, omissions, concealment of reports, perfunctory rectification, and pretending to rectify. It is necessary to operate in a normal and standardized manner, consolidate the management foundation, speed up the issuance of relevant management documents, build and make good use of the ecological environment monitoring and management service platform, effectively control the qualifications of monitoring institutions, the use of instruments, behavioral norms, and exit in accordance with the law, and continue to strengthen the standardized management of pollutant discharge units and technical service institutions.
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[The "15th Five-Year Plan" for the Construction of Beautiful Ningxia Released] On September 16, the People's Government of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Construction of a Beautiful Ningxia". The plan proposes that by 2030, the quality of the ecological environment will continue to improve, and the construction of a beautiful Ningxia with blue sky, green land and beautiful water will achieve phased results. A green production and lifestyle has been basically formed, the carbon peak goal has been achieved as scheduled, the total emissions of major pollutants have continued to decrease, the comprehensive management capabilities and levels of solid waste have significantly improved, the urban and rural living environment has continued to improve, the diversity and stability of ecosystems have continued to increase, the nuclear and radiation environmental safety levels have continued to improve, the ecological security barrier in the northwest of the country has become stronger, the ecological environment governance system has continued to improve, and the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security in the ecological environment have continued to increase. By 2035, the ecological environment will fundamentally improve, the level of green and low-carbon development and the ability to cope with climate change will be significantly improved, the functions of the ecosystem of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grass and sand will be significantly enhanced, the level of ecological civilization construction will be significantly improved, and the goal of beautiful Ningxia will be basically achieved.
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[China Iron and Steel Association advocates that the steel industry comprehensively carry out self-discipline to control production and reduce inventories] On September 15, the China Iron and Steel Industry Association issued a proposal for the steel industry to comprehensively carry out self-discipline to control production and reduce inventories: At present, China's steel industry has a solid foundation for development, and is at the advanced level of the domestic industrial field and the world's steel industry in terms of product quality, equipment level, manufacturing capacity, environmental governance, green and low carbon, process technology, and asset quality. However, from the perspective of development stage, China's steel industry has gradually entered the "reduction and optimization" stage from the "incremental development" stage; especially since 2026, the industry operation has shown the characteristics of "strong supply, weak demand, low price, weak profitability". Domestic steel demand continues to weaken, social inventory and steel company inventory have been at relatively high levels in recent years, resulting in steel prices fluctuating downwards, profits of the main steel industry falling sharply, and corporate production and operations facing greater pressure. The problem lies on the demand side, and the fundamental way out of the dilemma lies on the steel supply side. Here, we propose: First, strictly implement output control. Output regulation is the most effective measure to deal with the current dilemma of the steel industry and an important measure to promote high-quality development of the steel industry. To this end, the entire industry must effectively improve its political position, strengthen its awareness of the overall situation, start from itself, resolutely implement production control requirements, condemn overproduction, and ensure that the annual goals are achieved. The second is to adhere to self-discipline to control production and reduce inventory. Steel companies must take the initiative, deeply implement the "three certains and three don'ts" business principles, insist on giving priority to efficiency, and organize production according to market demand; insist on self-discipline to control production and reduce inventories, give full play to the role of steel companies as market players, reduce high inventories as soon as possible, and jointly promote the dynamic balance of supply and demand. The third is to give full play to the role of the industry price supervisory team. On the one hand, steel companies must resolutely resist competing for market share at prices below cost and consciously regulate market behavior; On the other hand, the supervisory role of industry price supervisors should be given full play, leading enterprises should play a leading and exemplary role, and small and medium-sized enterprises should coordinate and link up to jointly maintain market stability and promote the steel industry to achieve a good start in the "15th Five-Year Plan".
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[Fujian: The annual average concentration of fine particulate matter in the entire region will be stable below 15 micrograms/cubic meter by the end of 2027] On September 14th, the Fujian Provincial People's Government recently issued the "Implementation Plan for the Construction of the Beautiful China Pioneer Zone in Fujian Province". It is proposed that by the end of 2027, the province's economic aggregate and development quality and efficiency will steadily improve, and the quality of the ecological environment will continue to lead the country. The annual average concentration of fine particulate matter has stabilized below 15 micrograms/cubic meter across the entire region. The proportion of Class I-III water quality in the national-controlled sections of the main river basins has remained 100%. The proportion of excellent water bodies has continued to increase. The proportion of excellent water quality in coastal sea areas has reached more than 95%. The stability of ecosystem diversity has been steadily improved. The proportion of "Beautiful Series" has been completed at about 50%, forming a number of landmark achievements in practical innovation and institutional innovation in the construction of pioneer areas. By the end of 2030, carbon reduction, pollution reduction, and green growth will be effectively coordinated, green production and lifestyles will be widely formed, total carbon emissions will reach a peak, the ecological environment will fundamentally improve, a large-scale protection and governance pattern from mountaintops to oceans will be basically formed, and the Beautiful China pilot zone will be basically completed, supporting new and significant progress in the construction of Beautiful China.