On October 29, the trial competition of the 7th Hunan Community Games (Hengyang Division) kicked off with great enthusiasm at the gymnasium of the Hengyang Sports Center. Twelve representative teams from all counties, county-level cities and districts of the city, with nearly 400 community sports enthusiasts, gathered at the venue. Through events combining fun and competitiveness, they showcased the charm of mass sports and conveyed the vitality of nationwide fitness, vividly interpreting the warmth and appeal of a "Sports at Doorsteps."

The event was hosted by the Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio and Television, and co-organized by the Municipal National Fitness Service Center together with the culture, tourism (radio and television), and sports departments of all counties, cities or districts. The competition featured tug-of-war, 3x3 basketball, pickleball and fun contests, which are divided into two categories: the youth group and the middle-aged/elderly group. Balancing strength, wits and teamwork, the events suited the sporting needs of residents of different age groups and greatly stimulated the enthusiasm of grassroots participants.

On the field, the contestants were full of energy and fighting spirit, devoting themselves to every round of the competition. Applause and cheers rang out in and around the arena. The athletes encouraged one another, strove bravely, respected their opponents and observed the rules, fully demonstrating a fine spirit of neighborhood unity, courage, and healthy vitality.

After intense and exciting competition, the joint team of Hengyang County won the first prize of this trial with a steady performance.

It is reported that the Hunan Province Community Games is a powerful instrument for implementing the national fitness strategy, an important vehicle for enriching the cultural and sports life of the people, an effective bond for fostering neighborhood warmth and unity, and a vivid window for showcasing the effectiveness of grassroots governance. The Hengyang Division trial is a concrete practice of the city's efforts to advance the building of a Healthy Hengyang and to carry out mass sports activities on a regular basis; it is also a comprehensive review of the city's achievements in nationwide fitness, community civility, and the level of mass sports.

The 2026 China Seed Association Legal Training Program was held in Hengyang from October 29 to 30. Organized by the China Seed Association and co-hosted by the Hengyang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the program brought together more than 120 representatives from seed industry regulators, companies, law firms and industry associations across China.

At the opening ceremony, a senior official from the Hengyang Academy of Agricultural Sciences said that the 13th CPC Hengyang Municipal Congress, held recently, had set the direction for agricultural sci-tech innovation and the development of the rule of law in the seed industry. Co-hosting this national training program was a concrete step toward implementing the congress’s guiding principles and supporting the revitalization of the seed industry through the rule of law.

A representative of the China Seed Association noted that China had accelerated efforts to strengthen the legal framework for the seed industry in recent years, with progress in legislation, judicial practice and law enforcement, alongside improvements to the system for protecting intellectual property rights in the sector. Participants were encouraged to apply what they learned, assess business risks against the latest regulations, strengthen internal compliance mechanisms, and reject variety infringement, unauthorized use of registered varieties and counterfeit or substandard products, thereby helping maintain a fair market environment.

The training came ahead of the implementation of the newly revised Implementing Rules of the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (Agriculture and Rural Affairs). Experts in legislation, frontline regulatory officials and lawyers specializing in the seed industry delivered sessions on eight topics: revisions to the implementing rules; guidelines for identifying essentially derived varieties; key points in variety-right application and examination; infringement risk prevention for seed producers; corporate systems for protecting rights and preventing infringement; management of regional variety trials; resolution of seed-quality disputes; and key areas of seed law enforcement inspections. Interactive question-and-answer sessions also addressed practical challenges raised by participants.

Participants said the program was timely and practical, combining authoritative policy interpretation with guidance relevant to business operations. They noted that it would help them better understand the latest regulations, clarify compliance requirements, and strengthen their ability to prevent risks and protect their legal rights. They pledged to apply what they had learned to daily operations, ensure compliant business practices and contribute to the high-quality development of China’s seed industry.

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The Hengyang qualifying round for Hunan Province’s 7th Community Sports Games kicked off at the Hengyang Sports Center Gymnasium on October 29. Nearly 400 community sports enthusiasts from 12 teams representing counties, county-level cities and districts across Hengyang gathered to compete in a series of fun and challenging events, showcasing the vitality of grassroots sports and the appeal of fitness activities close to home.

Organized by the Hengyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Tourism, Radio, Television and Sports, the event was jointly hosted by the Hengyang National Fitness Service Center and the culture, tourism, radio, television and sports departments of the city’s counties, county-level cities and districts. Events included tug-of-war, three-on-three basketball, pickleball and fun competitions, with separate youth and middle-aged and senior groups. Combining strength, strategy and teamwork, the program catered to the sporting needs of different age groups and inspired enthusiastic participation.

Competitors displayed high spirits and determination throughout the contests. Applause and cheers filled the venue as participants encouraged one another, strived for victory, respected their opponents and followed the rules. Their performances reflected a strong sense of community, sportsmanship and healthy living.

After intense competition, the joint team from Hengyang County won first prize with a consistent performance.

The Community Sports Games are an important initiative to advance the national fitness strategy, enrich public cultural and sporting life, strengthen neighborhood ties and showcase progress in grassroots governance. The Hengyang qualifiers are part of the city’s efforts to promote Healthy Hengyang and organize regular community sports activities. They also offer an opportunity to assess the city’s progress in public fitness, community culture and grassroots sports development.

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The Standing Committee of the 16th Hengyang Municipal People’s Congress held its 36th session on October 29, presided over by Liu Zhengxing, chairman of the Standing Committee. Yao Huaguang, deputy secretary of its CPC Leadership Group, also attended.

The session approved personnel appointments and removals. Liu presented appointment certificates to newly appointed officials, who then took a public oath of allegiance to the Constitution.

A comprehensive report on the municipal government’s management of state-owned assets from 2022 to 2026 was reviewed. Since 2022, the municipal government and relevant departments have improved asset management and enabled state-owned assets and enterprises to support economic development and public welfare. However, some problems remain. Priorities include conducting a thorough inventory of state-owned assets, deepening reform to preserve and increase asset value, and strengthening oversight to safeguard state-owned resources and assets.

A report on protecting Hengyang’s historical and cultural heritage was also deliberated. The city was urged to improve its planning framework and coordinate the protection of historic urban areas, historic and cultural districts, and historic buildings. It should advance conservation and restoration projects, enhance historic areas, and promote the adaptive reuse of heritage sites. Further research should explore Hengyang’s rich cultural heritage and tell local stories associated with Wang Chuanshan, renowned mountains, academies and revolutionary history. To prepare for its application for designation as a National Famous Historical and Cultural City, Hengyang should address shortcomings, follow a clear timetable and complete foundational work, including the preparation of application documents, to secure approval as soon as possible.

Other agenda items included a draft Provisions on Fire Safety Governance in Residential Communities of Hengyang, a report on the Standing Committee’s 2026 initiative to attend court hearings, and duty-performance reports by certain state officials and Hunan Provincial People’s Congress deputies.

Vice Chairman Wang Dongwen presided over relevant agenda items. Vice Chairmen Feng Zhefu, Liu Zhenggan and Wei Zhongfa, and Secretary-General Liu Yunbao attended. Jiang Tao, vice mayor of Hengyang, and Wu Qingshan, secretary of the CPC Leadership Group of the Hengyang Intermediate People’s Court, attended as non-voting participants.

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On the morning of October 26, a research symposium on nuclear medicine technology innovation and industrial development was held. Zhang Jian, Vice Chairman of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce, and Head of the Provincial Biomedical and Medical Device Industry Chain, attended and delivered a speech. Liu Zhongjie, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, presided over the meeting.

At the meeting, Vice Mayor Wang Jing reported on the city’s innovation in nuclear medicine technology and industrial development. Participants held in-depth exchanges and delivered remarks on topics including nuclear medicine technology innovation, platform construction, industry chain cultivation, and achievement transformation.

Zhang Jian fully affirmed the city’s innovation and industrial development in nuclear medicine technology. He noted that nuclear medicine is a frontier direction of modern medicine, with broad development space and huge market potential. Hengyang should leverage its unique advantages, seize development opportunities, focus on key areas, and strive to build a highland for the medical isotope and nuclear medicine industry south of the Yangtze River, thereby promoting high-quality development of the nuclear medicine industry.

Liu Zhongjie stated that Hengyang will fully absorb the outcomes of the symposium and exchanges, further clarify its development thinking and priorities, and continue to make efforts in project construction, investment promotion, and achievement transformation. The city will do its utmost to optimize, strengthen, and expand the nuclear medicine industry and contribute Hengyang’s strength to the construction of the province’s biopharmaceutical and medical device industry chain.

On the afternoon of October 26, Hengyang held a summary meeting for the 12th Global Hunan Business Conference. The meeting reviewed and summarized the conference work, commended advanced models, systematically refined the experience gained in organizing the event, and made solid arrangements for the follow-up work, so as to effectively transform the strong momentum gathered at the conference into a powerful driving force for high-quality development in Hengyang. Zhu Jian, Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, and Liu Zhongjie, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor, attended the meeting and delivered speeches.

The meeting listened to a comprehensive report on the 12th Global Hunan Business Conference, commended advanced groups and individuals who made outstanding contributions to the successful holding of the conference, and paid tribute to all staff members and volunteers who worked on the front lines of conference services.

Zhu Jian emphasized that the experience gained from this conference is extremely valuable and must be carefully reviewed, summarized, and improved. Guidance from the province provides important support; it is necessary to be good at coordination and proactive solicitation, and to turn the concern and guidance of higher-level authorities into supportive policies and development resources for hosting events and conducting work. High-level coordination is the fundamental guarantee. We must strengthen top-level coordination, adhere to high-level promotion, and gather strong synergy to overcome difficulties and win decisive battles. Striving for excellence is the key. To successfully host major events, it is necessary to set high work standards and refine every detail so that the event achieves great success and good things shine. Unity and cooperation are the source of strength. Only by working together in the same direction, both internally and externally, can we unite people's hearts, gather strength, accomplish major issues affecting the overall situation, and overcome difficulties hindering development.

Liu Zhongjie pointed out that Hengyang is currently in a critical stage of building a national regional key city and a provincial sub-center city. It is necessary to promote project implementation and transform signed outcomes into development increments; to deepen the return of Hunan entrepreneurs and transform hometown ties into a joint force for development; to polish the city brand and transform publicity momentum into development momentum; and to focus on solid follow-up work, continuously amplify the effect of the conference, steadily promote the transformation of achievements, and turn the "conference effect" into "development efficiency."

The meeting was presided over by Liu Zhangyu, a city leader. Yang Weiping, Jin Di, Wei Xiaochun, Liu Ping, Wang Yan, Chen Liyang, Zhou Yumei, Zhong Fan, Jiang Tao, Wu Lesheng, Liu Zhigang, and Fu Ping attended the meeting.

The meeting reviewed the "Report on the Special Supervision and Inspection of the Citywide Six Concentrated Campaigns for Fire Safety" and the "Report on the Special Supervision and Inspection of Urban Gas Safety." Representatives from the Municipal Fire Rescue Bureau and the Traffic Police Brigade of the Municipal Public Security Bureau delivered presentations outlining safety prevention efforts in their respective domains.

Based on insights derived from these reports and aligned with the four priority areas for safety prevention during the autumn–winter period—namely, fire safety (particularly incidents involving fatalities among vulnerable populations), forest fire prevention, road traffic safety, and coal mine safety— Zhu Jian issued targeted work directives.  

With regard to fire and urban gas safety supervision findings, he instructed all districts and counties to implement differentiated guidance strategies, ensure consistent standards for similar issues, and launch follow-up reviews of rectification measures to achieve closed-loop resolution of identified problems. To strengthen seasonal fire safety, particular emphasis was placed on preventing "small-fire fatalities," especially among high-risk groups such as elderly individuals living alone; the mechanism of "reviewing every fire fatality incident and verifying each case" must be rigorously enforced. In road traffic safety, the goal is to prevent major and above-level accidents entirely; deficiencies in safety infrastructure along hazardous road sections must be addressed promptly, while key districts and counties are required to conduct specialized coordination meetings on traffic safety. Accident-prone towns and subdistricts shall undertake root-cause analyses of recurrent incidents. Regarding coal mine safety, primary responsibility must be firmly assigned to coal mine operators; expert-led professional assessments should be institutionalized, the existing reporting mechanism fully leveraged, and collaborative efforts intensified to identify and mitigate latent safety risks and hazards.

Zhu Jian underscored the imperative to prioritize intrinsic safety, consolidate institutional mechanisms, and proactively steer safety governance initiatives. He directed that the ten proven, citywide best practices in safety production be codified into enduring institutional frameworks—consistently implemented, regularly evaluated, and continuously refined—to enhance risk prevention efficacy and elevate both the standardization and precision of safety governance.

Furthermore, Zhu Jian emphasized a problem-oriented approach to address persistent gaps in current safety production work, including: insufficient implementation of enterprise safety responsibilities; inadequate capacity and enforcement intensity in regulatory oversight; gaps in the professional competence of emergency response personnel and frontline workers in high-risk industries; and an underdeveloped constraint mechanism within the safety production domain. He called upon all levels of government and relevant departments to adopt targeted remedial measures, tighten accountability across all stakeholders, and systematically advance the enhancement of intrinsic safety capabilities.

Municipal leaders Liu Zhangyu, Liu Zhengxing, Yang Weiping, Jin Di, Zhang Runhui, Liu Ping, Wang Yan, Zhong Fan, Jiang Tao, Wu Lesheng, Liu Zhigang, and municipal government members including Tang Xin attended the meeting.

On October 28, Liu Zhongjie, Deputy Secretary of the Hengyang Municipal Party Committee and Mayor of Hengyang City, led a municipal delegation comprising representatives from the municipal government, the local military command, and political authorities to pay a formal visit and extend condolences to the officers and crew of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) frigate Hengyang, stationed at a naval base in Guangdong Province. The delegation also conducted the "City–Vessel Coordinated Development" initiative, conveying heartfelt appreciation and solidarity from the entire city to the personnel steadfastly engaged in training, readiness, and operational duties.

The visit took place on a clear, mild morning at the naval port, where Hengyang Naval Vessel was moored at the pier. Crew members assembled in formation on deck and rendered naval honors as the delegation boarded the vessel.

At the condolence ceremony, Mayor Liu Zhongjie delivered remarks on behalf of the Hengyang Municipal Party Committee, the Municipal Government, and the people of Hengyang. He extended sincere greetings to the crew and highlighted the city's socioeconomic progress. He noted that Hengyang Naval Vessel has distinguished itself through over 70 major operational and training missions and has set more than 10 service-wide benchmarks in naval performance. He underscored that Hengyang is a historically significant city: the only Chinese municipality hosting a national-level Anti-Japanese War memorial, and a four-time recipient of the title "National Model City for Supporting the Military and Caring for Veterans." He expressed profound pride that the city's name adorns such a distinguished warship—and that its sailors embody exceptional professionalism and dedication.

Mayor Liu Zhongjie emphasized that Hengyang remains fully committed to deepening the City–Vessel Coordinated Development initiative as a strategic priority. Aligned with the city's overarching development strategy—"Strengthening Manufacturing as the Foundation, Advancing Cultural Tourism as the Driver"—Hengyang is accelerating efforts to build itself into a higher-tier regional central city at the national level and a provincial sub-central hub. He called upon Hengyang Naval Vessel to continue serving as Hengyang's "mobile ambassador," reinforcing the symbiotic bond between the heroic city and its namesake warship in the shared mission of national rejuvenation and military modernization. The municipal government reaffirmed its unwavering support for national defense and military construction, pledging proactive assistance in addressing practical concerns affecting the crew's welfare and operational readiness.

Lieutenant Colonel Liu Xiaohan, Deputy Political Commissar of the naval unit under the Southern Theater Command, delivered a response on behalf of the unit's Political Work Department and the entire crew of Hengyang Naval Vessel. He warmly welcomed the delegation and commended Hengyang's remarkable achievements in economic transformation and social governance. He affirmed the city's consistent commitment to supporting the armed forces and the robust, trust-based collaboration between municipal authorities and the vessel. He stated that, fortified by the enduring care and encouragement of their hometown, the crew would uphold patriotic conviction and combat readiness, strive to build a world-class warship, and translate hometown support into tangible military accomplishments and renewed distinction.

During the visit, the delegation participated in a "Military Day" activity aboard Hengyang Naval Vessel, engaging in dialogue with officers and enlisted personnel, observing demonstrations of professional competence and disciplined conduct, and gaining first-hand insight into daily training regimens and living conditions onboard.

The condolence visit was attended by Lieutenant General Li Qiang, Commander of the Hengyang Military Subdistrict; Vice Mayor Wang Jing; and Comrade Zou Kun, a member of the Municipal Government Leadership Group.

According to the Industry and Information Technology Department of Hunan Province on October 23, the Office of the Hunan Provincial Leading Group for Building Hunan into a Manufacturing Powerhouse recently issued the "'Four Batches' List for Six Key Industrial Chains." At the same time, the Industry and Information Technology Department of Hunan Province issued the "Notice on Establishing an Operational Mechanism for the 'Four Batches' of Key Industrial Chains" to ensure that all tasks are trackable, executable, and assessable. The "Four Batches" refers to breaking through a batch of bottleneck key technologies, developing a batch of core components, attracting a batch of large enterprises and high-quality projects, and building a batch of public service platforms.

The list released this time focuses on six key industrial chains: construction machinery, rail transit equipment, advanced steel materials, modern petrochemicals, next-generation information technology, and intelligent weighing instruments and metrology. Currently, the list identifies a total of 411 key tasks. Among them, the plan is to achieve breakthroughs in 216 key generic technologies, develop 69 key supporting components, attract 67 key enterprises and projects along the industrial chains, and upgrade or establish 59 public service platforms. According to a relevant official from the Investment Division of the Industry and Information Technology Department of Hunan Province, it is estimated that 191 of these tasks will be completed between 2026 and 2027.

To ensure the efficient operation of the mechanism, the Industry and Information Technology Department of Hunan Province has established a leading group headed by the department's principal leader and set up four core mechanisms. It implements list-based management with dynamic adjustment and updating, ensuring that items are added and removed as needed and dynamically optimized. It continues to focusing policies, funds, and services on the "Four Batches," and gives priority support to related projects in special fund allocation, designation and awarding, and securing funding and project approvals.

Providing no less than 100 youth stations, establishing 100 high-quality youth-run shops, and creating no fewer than 200,000 jobs for young people annually... Hunan Province recently issued its 15th Five-Year Plan for Youth Development. The Plan turns young people's "wish list" into a detailed "service list" for implementation, safeguarding their growth and development in Hunan.

The Plan features five special sections and specific goals in 10 core areas, focusing on the urgent difficulties and pressing concerns widely shared by young people, such as entrepreneurship and employment, housing, marriage and child-rearing, and education and growth. It maps out four major projects—"Youth Spirit-casting," "Revitalizing Hunan with Youth Strength," "Youth Care," and "Youth Core Strength Development."

"Where can I stay on my first night after arriving in Hunan to start a new life?" The Plan focuses on housing security, addressing the "first step" challenge for young people coming to Hunan. At present, the province has built 91 youth stations on an ongoing basis, providing 3,734 beds and serving 66,000 visits by young people. By 2030, the province will have built no less than 100 youth stations and no fewer than 10,000 government-subsidized apartments for young people (for rent and for sale).

"Where to go for leisure after work?" Focusing on improving quality of life, the Plan clearly proposes cultivating and developing the youth economy. It will explore an integrated development model of "youth spaces + youth-run shops." Each year, the province will serve no less than 300 youth shops, help develop about 100 high-quality youth shops, and provide targeted support to about 10 model projects, offering policy matching, guidance and training, financial support, and media promotion services for targeted empowerment.

"What if I want to start a business but have neither resources nor connections?" Hunan is making every effort to build itself into an ideal destination for college student entrepreneurship. By 2030, all college students will take entrepreneurship courses, and no less than 90% of college graduates will get employed or pursue further education. The Plan states that, relying on the entrepreneurship events such as the "Chuang Qing Chun" (Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship) Competition and the "Challenge Cup," as well as college student entrepreneurship liaison stations in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, Hunan will regularly hold project roadshows and financing matchmaking events; advance the establishment of the "Qingmiao" Project Database, with the first 50 start-up projects already included and set to receive full-chain support in finance, technology, and markets.

A spokesperson from the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League of China said that, the committee will ensure the implementation of the Plan, gathering the strength of youth to realize the blueprint outlined in the "Three Hubs and Four New Missions" Strategy, and striving to write a Hunan chapter in the Chinese path to modernization.

Young people pass on the torch, so the red heritage shines over Hengyang. On the afternoon of October 24, the grand finals of the citywide "Loyal Hearts Saluting the Martyrs, Red Flag Shining over Hengyang" Red Junior Docent Competition, jointly hosted by the Hengyang City Working Committee for the Care of the Next Generation, the Senior Cadres Bureau of the CPC Hengyang Municipal Committee, and the Hengyang Municipal Education Bureau, opened warmly at the Xiangnan Student Union Memorial Hall. Fifteen primary and secondary school students from all counties (cities, districts) across the city gathered at this red shrine to tell Hengyang's red stories in young voices and to carry forward the immortal revolutionary torch.

The Xiang River flows on, and the original aspiration burns like a torch. As an important landmark of Hengyang's red spirit, the Xiangnan Student Union Memorial Hall served as the final stage for this youthful oratory. After selections and recommendation by each county (city, district), 15 junior docents advanced to the finals. Among them were primary school pupils, innocent yet determined, and middle school students full of high spirits. Carrying reverence for the revolutionary forebears in their hearts, they studied Hengyang's red history — from the awakening clarion call of the Xiangnan Student Union to the heroic songs sung across the land of Hengyang — turning weighty revolutionary stories into sincere and moving youthful narration.

"Please listen to Hengyang's red stories!" On the stage, clear and standard Mandarin echoed through the exhibition hall. The contestants spoke with emotion: some recounted the fervent years when the young students of the Xiangnan Student Union pursued truth and rushed to join the revolution; some recalled the moving stories of Hengyang's martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country; others unearthed little-known historical details, interpreting the red spirit from fresh perspectives. Their expressive and well-modulated delivery, combined with carefully prepared slides, background videos and music, and supported by poised, graceful gestures, brought the long-sealed history out of the archives and vividly to life.

The event was organized by the Red Culture Communication Center of the Hengyang City Working Committee for the Care of the Next Generation, the Working Committee for the Care of the Next Generation of the Hengyang Municipal Education Bureau, and the Xiangnan Student Union Memorial Hall. It aimed to tap deeply into Hengyang's local red resources, plant the red gene deep in the hearts of the youth, and guide the younger generation to love the Party, the country and their hometown. Taking oratory as a bond, the junior docents are not only learners of red stories, but also disseminators and inheritors of red culture.

A competition has its finish line, but heritage has no end. This red oratory event held at the Xiangnan Student Union Memorial Hall helps the city's red cultural heritage be passed on in the hands of the young generation. Red seeds are taking root and sprouting in the children's hearts, and Hengyang's red stories, carried by young voices, will echo on and be handed down from generation to generation.

On October 27, Chen Shichang and Zhu Lin, two athletes from Hengyang who had competed at the 5th Asian Para Games, returned home in triumph. Through tenacious effort, the two brought home a total of 4 gold medals and 1 bronze medal, adding luster to Hengyang.

In the morning, Chen Shichang and Zhu Lin visited the Hengyang Disabled Persons' Federation, where they sat together and chatted about their competition experiences, career plans and upcoming events. After the exchange, leaders of the Federation presented them with bouquets and took group photos with them, capturing this warm and beautiful moment in a heartwarming atmosphere.

Chen Shichang, from Yintian Town of Changning City, was born with a congenital eye disease. Yet the obstacle of fate never stopped him from running; he has stepped onto the field time and again, constantly surpassing himself. In 2021, he won the gold medal in the men's triple jump (T11) and the silver medal in the 4x100m relay (T11-13) at the 11th National Para Games. In May 2024, he claimed the gold medal in the men's long jump (T11) at the 11th World Para Athletics Championships with a record breaking leap of 6.62 meters, and in August of the same year he took the silver medal in the men's long jump (T11) at the Paris Paralympic Games. At the 5th Asian Para Games in 2026, he captured the bronze medal in the men's 100m (T11) and the gold medal in the men's 400m (T11), and in the men's long jump (T11) he won gold with a leap of 6.64 meters, breaking the Games’ record.

Zhu Lin, a young woman from Leiyang City, also lives with a congenital eye condition. Thanks to her day-after-day hard training, she has excelled at para-sports competitions at home and abroad, and she holds the national records in the women's 100m and 400m (T13) and the Asian record in the 200m. On this Asian Para Games journey, Zhu Lin was in superb form: she won the title in the women's 100m (T13), and in the 400m (T13) she clocked an excellent 58.10 seconds, taking gold while breaking the Games record and showing the "Hengyang speed" to the world.

On the afternoon of October 25, Zhu Jian, secretary of the CPC Hengyang Municipal Committee, chaired the weekly meeting on the Range Intelligent Agent Industrial Park. He called for a stronger sense of opportunity, clear objectives and greater accountability to drive progress in the fourth quarter, turn strategic opportunities into concrete projects and industrial clusters, and establish Hengyang as a major hub for embodied intelligence in Hunan Province. Zhou Chaonan, chairman of Range Intelligent Computing Technology Group Co., Ltd., attended the meeting.

Zhu stressed the need to seize this critical window of opportunity by attracting businesses, advancing projects and building a stronger industrial ecosystem. He called for better supporting services and a more favorable business environment to strengthen the park’s position in the province and the industry, translating policy support into tangible results.

He also called for strict implementation of the fourth-quarter task list, with clear responsibilities and regular follow-up to ensure key tasks are completed on schedule or exceed expectations. Relevant departments and the park’s operating company should maintain close communication and act swiftly to deliver results.

On investment promotion, Zhu emphasized that success should be measured by projects signed, launched and put into operation, as well as enterprises reaching the required scale. The investment promotion and park operations teams should streamline preparations for factory-site selection and production-line planning, ensuring equipment procurement and production-line construction can proceed promptly once industrial funds are available. Efforts should also be stepped up to attract leading companies, broaden financing channels and leverage industrial funds to bring quality projects to Hengyang and help them grow.

Zhou said the park should deliver tangible benefits for Hengyang by retaining industries and tax revenue and fostering a sustainable industrial ecosystem. He called for continued teamwork and stronger ties among counties and county-level cities to develop the embodied intelligence industry and help Hengyang secure a prominent position in the sector across Hunan.

The meeting also outlined 10 key tasks for the fourth-quarter campaign, including planning the “one park, three bases” development model, improving the industrial connectivity platform, attracting leading enterprises, and preparing to establish Hengzhou Digital Intelligence Workers’ University.

Municipal leaders Liu Ping, Qin Zhijun and Xie Hong attended the meeting.

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On the afternoon of October 25, Liu Zhongjie, deputy secretary of the CPC Hengyang Municipal Committee and mayor of Hengyang, visited Baisha Green Island High-Tech Zone to inspect infrastructure construction and business operations. He also chaired a meeting, stressing the need to focus on practical results, strengthen service support, and make every effort to promote the high-quality development of the nuclear technology applications industry.

Liu first visited the Green Island Avenue project site to inspect road construction. He learned about the design standards, underground utility corridors, construction costs per unit and progress, and heard briefings on plans for industrial land along the road and the expected opening date. He said road construction in the zone should prioritize practical service functions and strike a balance between utility and cost-effectiveness. Construction should be accelerated while ensuring quality and safety so that the road can open to traffic as scheduled.

At the nuclear technology applications company, Liu examined the industrial and master plans in detail and learned about available land parcels, road connections and the planned layout and construction of the wastewater treatment plant. He also asked about difficulties encountered in business operations by the nuclear technology applications company and Baisha Green Island Company, and discussed with relevant parties ways to improve approval procedures and services.

At the meeting, Liu heard reports on relevant work and spoke highly of the progress made by Baisha Green Island High-Tech Zone. He called for faster improvements to supporting infrastructure and full completion of Green Island Avenue, emphasizing that quality must take precedence over deadlines and that construction should be economical and practical. Infrastructure must ultimately serve business development and industrial cultivation.

He also called for a thorough assessment of the proposed wastewater treatment plant’s location and capacity, with project construction to be advanced promptly. The two companies should move toward centralized office arrangements, while relevant parties should improve approval and service-support mechanisms to raise the zone’s administrative service standards. Continued efforts are also needed to attract investment, develop and implement investment projects, and enhance the industrial profile of the zone, ensuring that key tasks deliver tangible results.

Vice Mayor Wang Jing and Zou Kun, a member of the CPC Hengyang Municipal Government Leadership Group, joined the inspection.

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The 2026 IFSC Climbing World Cup in speed climbing concluded in Santiago, Chile, on the evening of October 24 local time, with Deng Lijuan from Leiyang, Hengyang, Hunan Province, claiming the women’s title with an outstanding performance.

As the final stop of this season’s Climbing World Cup, the Santiago event brought together top climbers from around the world for fierce competition. Deng, who ranked third in the qualification round, gained momentum through the elimination stages, improving her time in each round. She clocked 6.73 seconds in the round of 16, 6.59 seconds in the quarterfinals and 6.56 seconds in the semifinals. In the final, she held her nerve and reached the top of the wall first in 6.38 seconds to secure the women’s championship.

Deng began training in climbing at the age of 15. Through years of hard work and continuous improvement, she has won the World Cup title multiple times. In September, she claimed victory at the Climbing World Cup in Guiyang. She followed that performance with a silver medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya in October.

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