中國將致力于促進北極地區(qū)可持續(xù)發(fā)展

1月26日，外交部副部長孔宣威表示，作為重要利益攸關方，中方將按照尊重、合作、共贏、可持續(xù)的基本原則參與北極事務。他說，為了促進北極的可持續(xù)發(fā)展，中國的參與將給該地區(qū)帶來機遇，而不是損害。孔宣威在國務院新聞辦公室舉辦的新聞發(fā)布會上發(fā)表了上述言論，這是中國首次發(fā)表關于北極政策的白皮書。《中國的北極政策》白皮書指出，中國重視科學研究，強調環(huán)境保護、合理利用、依法治理和國際合作的重要性，致力于維護一個和平、安全、穩(wěn)定的北極秩序。

共享單車綠色低碳凸顯優(yōu)勢，碳排放量減少近700萬噸

由中國互聯(lián)網(wǎng)絡信息中心發(fā)布的第41次《中國互聯(lián)網(wǎng)絡發(fā)展狀況統(tǒng)計報告》顯示，2017年共享經(jīng)濟在我國發(fā)展迅猛，僅半年時間共享單車的用戶量就增長了1.15億。截至2017年年底，國內擁有近2.21億共享單車用戶。據(jù)估算，共享單車已減少逾699萬噸碳排放。報告稱，2017年全年共享單車用戶的騎行量超過299億公里。與私家車相比，使用“共享單車+地鐵服務”極大地提升了出行效率。

中國年味的變化與傳承

春節(jié)也叫作中國的農歷年，對于中國人來說是最重要的節(jié)日。中國人經(jīng)常要用好幾天的時間為年夜飯采購食物，為客人準備糖果和水果。春節(jié)期間，大家會拿著禮物走親訪友。春節(jié)一直持續(xù)到正月十五。隨著經(jīng)濟和科技的發(fā)展，春節(jié)的許多習俗也發(fā)生了變化。例如，過去長輩會給晚輩發(fā)實物紅包來表達心意。而如今，大家可以通過手機發(fā)紅包，更方便也更有趣。過去在除夕夜，許多中國人會選擇全家待在家里看春節(jié)晚會。而如今他們有各種各樣的選擇。無論春節(jié)的習俗如何改變，春節(jié)的意義對于中國人來說沒有變。他們希望家人團聚、幸福安康的愿望也沒有變。

China vows to promote sustainable development of Arctil

As an important stakeholder, China will participate in Arctic affairs in accordance with the basic principles of “respect, cooperation, win-win results and sustainability”, Vice-Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou said on January 1st . With an ultimate goal of promoting sustainable development of the Arctic, China’s participation will bring opportunities to the region not damage, he said.Kong made the comments in a news conference organized by the State Council Information Office as China published its first ever white paper on Arctic policy. China prioritizes scientific research, underscores the importance of environmental protection,rational utilization, law-based governance and international cooperation, and commits itself to maintaining a peaceful, secure and stable Arctic order, according to the white paper titled China’s Arctic Policy.

Bike-sharing cuts 7 million tons of carbon emissions

The 41st China Statistical Report on Internet Development, released by the China Internet Network Information Center, said the sharing economy saw a boom in China last year and the number of bike-share users increased by 115 million in just half a year. At the end of 2017, bike-sharing services in China had about 221 million users and were estimated to have helped cut carbon emissions by over 6.99 million tons. The users cycled over 29.9 billion km in total last year, the report said, adding that using bike-sharing combined with metro services has increased transportation ef fi ciency compared with private vehicles.

The atmosphere of Chinese Spring Festival

The Spring Festival, commonly known as Chinese Lunar New Year, is the most important festival for Chinese people. The Chinese people always spend several days preparing abundant food for family reunion dinner and buying sweets and fruits to entertain guests. During the holiday, they will visit relatives and friends with gifts. The festival will last till the 15th of the first lunar month. With the development of economy and technology, Some of Spring Festival customs have been changed. In the past, the Chinese people used to wear their new clothes in the holiday. Elders give younger generations “red envelope” - a monetary gift in red packets, delivering their best wishes. But now, it is possible to distribute virtual red envelopes of money via smart phones. It’s more convenient and funny. In the past, most of Chinese people are more inclined to gather together at home, watching the CCTV (China Central Television) New Year’s Gala on Lunar New Year’s Eve. Today, people are spoilt for choice. No matter how the Spring Festival customs change, the significance of the Spring Festival for the Chinese people remains unchanged. Their wishes for family reunion and happy life are also unchanged.