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      Sanming City in Fujian upgrades collective forest tenure system

      2024-08-13 22:03 Last Updated At:08-14 00:17

      Sanming City, a major collective forest area in east China's Fujian Province, is stepping up its efforts to reform the collective forest tenure system to promote green development and increase local farmers' incomes.

      By 2025, China aims to form a collective forest tenure system with clear ownership, unified responsibilities and rights, strict protection, orderly circulation and effective supervision, according to a government plan issued last year.

      As early as 2021, Sanming issued China's first forest carbon credit stamp to the village committee of Changkou Village, in a move to use market mechanisms to reduce carbon emissions.

      Forest carbon credits are permits for companies to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide. They are converted from added forest areas and the amount of carbon they can capture. Farmers who own forests areas can have these credits, and they can sell them to companies that need to offset their carbon emissions. Essentially, companies buy these credits as an investment in forestry to balance out their own carbon footprint.

      "During large events, various forms of transportation and energy use lead to carbon emissions. To offset this, companies purchase forest carbon credit stamps to achieve carbon neutrality," said Wu Hui, deputy director of the municipal Forestry Bureau of Sanming.

      The first forest carbon credit stamp was sold for 140,000 yuan (19,544 U.S. dollars), and each villager received a share of the profit. So far, Sanming has launched 49 forestry carbon credit projects, offsetting 1.12 million tons of carbon.

      In addition, trading these ecological products has turned good environmental practices into real income, further encouraging more people in Sanming to plant and protect forests.

      "After years of protecting our environment, we're now starting to see the financial rewards. We all feel that we should keep taking care of our ecosystem, and make our efforts more rewarding," said Zhang Linshun, a local official.

      At the rural property-rights exchange center in Fujian's Shaxian County, online auctions are held for forest rights and carbon credits. Earlier this year, the 20-year management rights for a 1,035-acre bamboo forest in Heshan Village started bidding at 600,000 yuan (83,761 U.S. dollars) and were sold for 1.03 million yuan (143,790 U.S. dollars).

      "Over 99 percent of these transactions are now conducted through online auctions. The market and investors determine the value of these assets. This is very different from traditional village transactions. As the market grows, both buyers and sellers will see greater increases in asset value and sale prices," said Wang Zhongyuan, deputy general manager of the center.

      As of August 8 this year, the exchange center has completed 3,091 transactions, with a value of 2.11 billion yuan (about 294.6 million U.S. dollars).

      Sanming City in Fujian upgrades collective forest tenure system

      Sanming City in Fujian upgrades collective forest tenure system

      A promotional video for China Media Group (CMG)'s 2025 Spring Festival Gala has gained widespread attention in Guatemala, Honduras, and Pakistan, offering locals a unique opportunity to experience Chinese culture and generating excitement for the event's upcoming live virtual broadcast.

      The Spring Festival Gala, also known as "Chunwan" in Chinese, has been an annual tradition since 1983, airing live on Chinese New Year's Eve.

      In Guatemala, the promo video for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala began airing on Sunday at major shopping centers across the capital, Guatemala City. This marks the second consecutive year that the promo has been showcased in the country.

      Displayed on large screens both indoors and outdoors, the video captured the attention of shoppers and passersby in busy commercial districts, sparking interest in Chinese culture.

      "I think it's great that technology is being used to help us learn more about China through social media," said David Aguilar, a resident. "For those of us interested in Chinese culture, no matter how far away we are, we always seek to stay connected to this rich cultural heritage, especially the traditions that have been passed down through history."

      Fabian Lopez, another resident, expressed his excitement about the program: "Through the promos, I've learned how the celebration takes place. The culture is fascinating, and it's wonderful that we can connect via the internet to watch the entire celebration. I'm really looking forward to it and will be sure not to miss any of the broadcast. This year marks the Year of the Snake, if I'm not mistaken, and as for me, I was born in the Year of the Monkey according to the Chinese zodiac."

      The video has captured the attention of many who have never watched the program before, with many now eagerly looking forward to the live virtual broadcast of the Gala.

      "Honestly, I've never watched the Spring Festival Gala before, but after seeing the promos, it looks absolutely beautiful. It's a great way to learn about Chinese culture through the arts, dance, and even elements of comedy and magic. I think it's wonderful that they share their history through such a spectacular show," shared Alejandro Calderon, another local resident.

      David Gallo, another resident, remarked on the impact of cultural exchange: "It's truly impressive to arrive in Guatemala and connect with Chinese culture through the promotional videos. It's a gratifying experience that offers us a fresh perspective on the world from Latin America."

      Meanwhile, in neighboring Honduras, the promotional video has been playing continuously in major commercial districts and transportation hubs in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula since Saturday. This marks the second consecutive year it has been displayed in the country.

      "My best wishes to China. I hope you have a wonderful year, continue to unite forces, and keep your beautiful culture alive. A big hug," said Yani Paola Gonzalez, a Honduran citizen.

      Fellow Honduran Deyanira Romero offered her new year's wishes to the Chinese people: "I wish the people of China a happy new year, filled with love, prosperity, and peace."

      In Pakistan, the promotional video has also been featured at several events celebrating the upcoming Spring Festival.

      On Saturday, the Pakistan Overseas Chinese Association, along with other local organizations, hosted the China-Pakistan Children's Spring Festival Gala in Islamabad, where the video was shown. The event also celebrated the successful UNESCO heritage listing of the Spring Festival, with hopes for a new chapter in China-Pakistan relations.

      "This year, China's Spring Festival has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, turning it into a global celebration. We hope that events like this will help more Pakistani people, especially children, learn about Chinese culture and the Spring Festival, fostering a deeper appreciation for Chinese traditions," said Ma Bin, president of the Pakistan Chinese Education Association and organizer of the children's gala.

      In the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, the CMG Spring Festival Gala promotional video was also displayed at the entrance to the country's only light rail, the Orange Line Metro, attracting passengers to pause and watch.

      CMG's Spring Festival Gala promo captivates audiences in Guatemala, Honduras, Pakistan

      CMG's Spring Festival Gala promo captivates audiences in Guatemala, Honduras, Pakistan

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