BEIJING, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, adopted earlier this week, underscores China's commitment to true multilateralism and its efforts to provide global public goods and advance the reform and improvement of global governance, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.
The convention was formally adopted by the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on Dec. 15 in New York.
China has served as both the proposer and a key driving force behind the convention, having submitted a formal proposal on the issue as early as July 2019.
According to a statement on the UN's website, the convention aims to extend the benefits of negotiable documents beyond maritime transport. By establishing clear rules on the issuance and use of negotiable cargo documents (NCDs), as well as on the rights and liabilities of NCD holders, the convention seeks to facilitate trade finance, enable the sale of goods in transit, promote multimodal transport, and support the digitalization of global trade.
In addition, it allows for the use of a single NCD to cover the entire transport journey, simplifying documentation, improving operational efficiency, and easing customs clearance procedures.
Source: XINHUA
2025-12-19
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I am an ordinary grass, but I have an extraordinary mission. I am Juncao. Although I was created to cultivate edible and medicinal fungi, I can increase the yield of edible fungi and improve the quality of medicinal fungi. From the laboratory to the table, I am the most ideal "home" for mushrooms. After harvesting mushrooms, my journey has just begun. As feed, I nourish poultry, livestock, fish, and shrimp, saving precious food and building a perfect cycle of plants, animals, and fungi. Eventually I return to the earth to nourish new life, but that's not all. I replace wood, make boards and paper, and protect the forests. I can also be converted into biogas, generating electricity for lighting, serving as a sustainable green energy source. Along the ecologically fragile banks of the Yellow River, my roots go deep underground and firmly lock the water and soil. I am an ecological guardian that works fast, costs little, and delivers strong results. Starting from China, I have already taken root in more than 100 countries, helping people reduce poverty, control desertification and develop a green economy. I am Juncao, a blade of grass, a green dream and a gift to the earth.
Source: Juncaoyuan
2025-12-18
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As temperatures begin to drop and the hills turn vibrant, the maple and sweetgum trees of Gushan Mountain and Kuliang in Fuzhou have welcomed a dazzling leaf-viewing season.
Kuliang is the heart of maple viewing in Fuzhou. Around Yingyue Lake and the Zhuli Scenic Area, layers of crimson leaves glow like a warm hearth, dispelling the chill of early winter. Beyond these iconic spots, visitors can also enjoy fiery-red maples along the Kuliang Highway and near the historic Kuliang Church.
With winter's arrival, the centuries-old sweetgum trees in the Meili Scenic Area and around Lingyuandong on Gushan Mountain have also become popular destinations. These sweetgum trees rise tall and straight with expansive crowns. Around Lingyuandong alone, more than a dozen trees are over a hundred years old, including two that are over 300 years old.
Early winter marks the sweetgum trees' most stunning season. Their leaves transition from green to yellow, then gradually shift to shades of orange and red. At present, the color change has only just begun, and the hues evolve every few days. The best viewing period is expected to continue until late December.
Whether you are seeking a peaceful stroll amid nature or a vibrant spot for photography, Gushan Mountain and Kuliang promise an unforgettable early-winter escape.
Source: bondwithkuliang.org.cn
2025-12-12
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