Stories from China

Chen Huili leads a team in restoring over 50,000 statues at Dazu Grottoes that are undergoing rapid weathering. A Chinese scholar expressed deep emotion reflecting on the changes in Dazu, noting the progress in the protection, research, and utilization of cultural relics. Over the past thirty years, working conditions for cultural relic protection have dramatically improved. The expert, who has been involved in this work for over three decades, shared personal experiences of these changes. The expert recalled that in the winter of 2005, when restoring the Dazu Rock Carvings, roads were not yet built, requiring a long journey to the site and difficult travel conditions, especially in the rain. Returning to the unit around 7 PM was common, and rainy days made access even more difficult.

The philosopher Wang Yangming used a thief's underpants to illustrate a point about conscience. He argued that a thief's immediate fear and shame after committing a misdeed demonstrate an inherent sense of morality. This concept suggests that acknowledging wrongdoing naturally leads to abandoning evil actions.

A student of Huang Yangming brought a thief before him, hoping the scholar could awaken the thief's conscience and encourage reform. Wang Yangming pointed to a thief's underwear and ordered him to remove it, stating that conscience is inherent in everyone. The scholar's late-life works are noted for transcending language to discuss philosophy and wisdom. Their lecture notes and speeches are considered accessible for popular understanding. The broadcast said shared prosperity, openness, inclusiveness, and a pure, beautiful world, stating a commitment to moving forward with unwavering resolve. Traditional Chinese medicine said the close connection between the Yin and Yang changes and the functions of the body's internal organs. Each two-hour period of the day corresponds to a specific meridian and organ, maintaining health through a cycle of yin and yang.

A joke is used to describe people who climb by flattery without real substance. A Chinese poem, titled 'Seeking Songs,' by General Ye Ting, is being used to metaphorically criticize individuals who achieve success through flattery rather than genuine merit. General Ye Ting's poem 'Seeking Song' is cited, contrasting a locked door for people with an open hole for dogs, urging them to 'crawl out' for freedom. The story aims to convey wisdom and cultural sentiment.

Cheng Huili, a researcher at the Dazhu Shike Research Institute, has been recognized for her work in protecting cultural relics. After more than ten years of practice, she became a nationally recognized expert in cultural relic restoration. Initially learning on the job, she sought knowledge from colleagues and studied extensively at night. She regrets not spending more time with her mother before her passing. She began her career in a white domed building on the Beihang University campus, initially learning on the job and studying intensely at night. The broadcast also touched on themes of reflection, personal dreams, and the pressure associated with holidays and social expectations. It contrasted idealized holiday scenarios with the reality of stress and disappointment, suggesting that true fulfillment may lie beyond material or performative efforts.

A book titled 'The Human Machine' views people as components that can be replaced, based on Western philosophical principles.

CNR Economic Voice shared a historical story about Zhang Wuxing, also known as Zhang Xuanzhi, a person from the Eastern Jin dynasty.

China has reported a total grain area of over 119,000 thousand hectares.

China's lunar mission has successfully completed the world's longest and deepest space experiment on the moon. This is a multi-national effort with contributions from various space agencies. Scientists are eager to use the James Webb Space Telescope for this research. There are currently queues for observation time on the James Webb telescope. The mission was planned by the European Space Agency. This initiative involves international cooperation, with China participating in the effort. The mission aims to explore the Saturnian moon. Preparations for the mission are underway. This mission was mentioned by RAI Radio 2. This mission was discussed in relation to scientific endeavors originating from Beijing and Cologne. During the Lunar Mission's No.

A university in Ningxia, China, led by Zhao Hui'e, is known for prioritizing practical skills and investing heavily in teaching and experimental equipment.