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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) — The 21st International Congress on Luobing Theory Overseas Forum concluded recently in Hanoi, Vietnam, aiming to promote Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) development and strengthen international cooperation in Luobing theory, also known as the theory of collateral diseases.

According to a statement, the forum was co-hosted by the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies Specialty Committee of Luobing and the Vietnamese Traditional Medicine Association.

The forum focused on clinical applications of Luobing theory in cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, anti-ageing and oncology treatments.

At the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Traditional Medicine Association president, Truong Viet Binh emphasised that innovations in Luobing theory provide valuable references for contemporary medical practice and serve as an example of efforts to modernise traditional medicine in countries such as Vietnam.

Meanwhile, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor Wu Yiling, joined the forum online to present an academic report on the construction, innovation, and transformation of the Luobing theoretical system.

He shared recent advances within the framework of the theory, including its applications in areas such as vascular health, immune system support, and anti-ageing research, emphasising ongoing study and exploration.

During the forum, experts from several countries released a new guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which highlights the concept of integrating heart and lung treatment in TCM practice.

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China Southern Power Grid International(CSGI) Continues to Support Educational and Sports Development in Laos Mountainous Areas

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Since 2015, a public welfare initiative named after the national flower of Laos, the “Champa Blossoms” welfare project has flourished alongside China Southern Power Grid (CSG) builders in Laos.

Fertile Ground for Skills and Industries

In 2018, the “Champa Blossoms” Project welfare team successfully relocated 10,523 people across 14 resettlement sites and 37 villages near a hydropower station. Throughout the process, the team respected local customs and established strict relocation procedures. Before relocation, they built essential facilities—water, power, temples, clinics, and markets—to help residents adapt quickly.

Laotian employee Viengvilaylak, affectionately known as “Village Head” by the locals, clearly articulated the core of their efforts to restore livelihoods: “Our work primarily revolves around seven things: land allocation, establishing agricultural training bases, holding agricultural skills training courses, mobilizing planting and breeding activities, regularly distributing agricultural tools, developing ‘one product per county’, and supporting community development.”

These initiatives now progress steadily; the relocation sites have transformed, and villagers’ livelihoods greatly improved. This overseas poverty reduction model, which integrates Chinese wisdom with local needs, was recognized as a UN Global Poverty Reduction Best Practice Case in 2024, contributing a Chinese solution to global development efforts.

Reshaping the Educational Ecosystem

In June 2020, the “Champa Blossoms” Project team invested in and completed the construction of two “China-Laos Friendship Schools,” handing them over to the Laos government 45 days ahead of schedule. The schools are equipped with bright computer labs, well-stocked furniture, and advanced lighting and ventilation.

The project transformed the learning and living environment for about 500 students and teachers. After years of development, the China-Laos Friendship Schools have become provincial-level educational benchmarks. Prime Minister of Laos Phankham Viphavanh personally signed and awarded the “School Construction and Development” medal, and the Bokeo Provincial Government granted the “Special Award for Educational Development” for two consecutive years. Lao National Television has featured the project in multiple reports, stating that they “not only brought shelter from the wind and rain to the schools, but also lit the light of hope for children in mountainous areas to change their destiny.”

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Contact

Company: China Southern Power Grid International Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Hu Jiayue
Email: hujiayue@csgihk.cn
Website: http://csgi.csg.cn/
Telephone: 13652231789

Source : China Southern Power Grid International Co., Ltd.

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TIANJIN, China, Nov. 14, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–

The 20th Annual Session of Global Forum on Human Settlements (GFHS) & New Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards Ceremony 2025 concluded in Geneva, Switzerland, on November 5. In a groundbreaking achievement for China’s urban development, China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City was honored as a global green and smart city under the New Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards, becoming the first Chinese city ever to secure this prestigious category.

This internationally acclaimed award, established in 2005 by GFHS in partnership with leading global bodies including the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, stands as a benchmark of excellence in sustainable urban development and human settlements.

The award’s rigorous evaluation framework spans 6 core dimensions – spatial planning & development, basic services, environment, economy, society, and culture – encompassing 18 categories and 95 key indicators to ensure only the most impactful, forward-thinking projects are recognized.

For this year’s selection, China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City submitted its application jointly via the eco-city’s administrative committee and its investment and development company. Competing against over 400 cities and projects worldwide, the eco-city distinguished itself through its visionary strategy, resilient infrastructure, replicable development models, long-term sustainability goals, and tangible progress in green urbanization, ultimately earning a spot among the 19 global winners.

The GFHS annual session, a key platform for global urban stakeholders, brought together over 300 representatives from governments, businesses, academia, and international organizations across more than 40 countries.

During the event, Zhang Yongchang, president of China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment Development Co., Ltd., shared the eco-city’s pioneering practices, including its forward-looking top-level design, initiatives to drive innovation and leadership, efforts to build a greener, smarter, and more resilient urban ecosystem, and strategies to nurture a green tech economy. These insights, hailed as the “Eco-City Solution,” offered actionable lessons for cities worldwide grappling with sustainable development challenges.

As a flagship intergovernmental cooperation project between China and Singapore, China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City holds the distinction of being the world’s first eco-city developed through bilateral governmental collaboration. Since its inception, it has remained steadfast in its mission to advance green, low-carbon, and sustainable urban living.

Source: China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Administrative Committee

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