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CGTN: Why Xi Jinping chose a Beijing tech hub for his first domestic tour in 2026

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CGTN published an article on why Chinese President Xi Jinping chose a tech hub in Beijing’s Yizhuang for his first domestic inspection tour in 2026. Using Yizhuang as a focal point, the article highlights China’s broader national strategy to build world-class science and technology innovation centers while linking these efforts to major recent breakthroughs and the positioning of innovation as the central engine of development at the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

When runners set off alongside humanoid robots in a half-marathon in Beijing’s Yizhuang area in April last year, the finish line was not a stadium or a public square, but a national information technology innovation park.

The race, the first in the world to feature humans and humanoid robots competing on the same course, offered a glimpse of how far China’s push into frontier technologies has gone.

On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the same park, launching his first domestic inspection tour of the year. During the visit, Xi viewed displays of representative sci-tech innovation outcomes and spoke with researchers and executives from tech firms.

Self-reliance and strength in science and technology are the keys to building China into a great modern socialist country, Xi said.

The park in Yizhuang has become one of China’s most concentrated showcases of that vision. Anchored in the domestically developed information technology sector, the park has expanded its industrial layout to cover artificial intelligence, quantum information, 6G communications and intelligent hardware. More than 1,000 companies have set up operations there, forming a full industrial chain ecosystem seen as central to strengthening China’s technological foundations.

From the park, the picture widens to Beijing as a whole. Over the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), the capital has further strengthened its innovation capacity. It ranks among the world’s top cities in research and development spending intensity, leads Chinese cities in the number of unicorn companies, and has seen the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people and nationally recognized specialized “little giant” firms double since 2020. Several trillion-yuan and hundred-billion-yuan industrial clusters have also taken shape.

Xi’s tour in Yizhuang fits into a broader national layout. At the annual Central Economic Work Conference in 2025, China set out plans to build three international science and technology innovation centers in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Over the past year, Xi has inspected innovation development in Shanghai and Guangdong. With his visit to Yizhuang, his footprint has now covered all three regions central to this strategy.

The push has been accompanied by a series of landmark achievements. China’s space station has entered normalized operations, the Chang’e-6 mission returned samples from the far side of the moon and the Haidou-1 submersible completed deep-sea tests at depths of 10,000 meters. Meanwhile, 5G mobile communications have been deployed at scale, the Beidou navigation system now provides global services and the C919 aircraft has begun commercial flights. China also leads the world in new energy vehicle production and sales, high-speed rail technology, ultra-high-voltage power transmission, and renewable energy installations.

These advances have begun to register internationally. The World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2025 Global Innovation Index ranked China 10th globally, its first entry into the top 10, and the highest among upper-middle-income economies, marking a rise of 25 places since 2013.

Looking ahead, technology is set to carry even greater weight. The year 2026 marks the start of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). Planning recommendations identify substantial improvements in technological self-reliance and strength as a major objective.

That emphasis was reinforced last month when the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held its group study session, focusing on the forward-looking deployment of future industries.

Presiding over the session, Xi called for fully leveraging the new system for nationwide mobilization of resources, intensifying efforts to achieve breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields, strengthening forward-looking and systematic layout of basic research and accelerating the application and commercialization of sci-tech achievements.

As China begins the opening chapter of its new five-year plan, innovation is being positioned not as a supporting pillar but as the central engine driving its development path.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-02-10/Why-Xi-chose-a-Beijing-tech-hub-for-his-first-domestic-tour-in-2026-1KECJ1VP4o8/p.html

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Interview with IOC Honorary President on China’s sports development

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Thomas Bach, Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has been a long-time supporter of sports development in China and of the Olympic Movement throughout his tenure.

Often described as “an old and good friend of the Chinese people,” Bach has visited China multiple times and held more than a dozen meetings and calls with Chinese leaders.

In this interview, Bach reflects on China’s dynamic sports development over the past two decades.

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BrisbaneAirconCleaning.com.au Launches Professional Air Conditioner Cleaning Services Across Greater Brisbane

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Brisbane Aircon Cleaning announced its professional air conditioner cleaning services for residential and small commercial properties in Brisbane. The company provides structured cleaning and sanitisation for split and ducted systems to support indoor air quality, system efficiency, and long-term equipment reliability.

Australia, 10th Feb 2026 BrisbaneAirconCleaning.com.au announced the launch of their air conditioner cleaning services across Greater Brisbane on their website, designed to support healthier indoor environments and more reliable system performance in Brisbane homes and small businesses.

The company specializes in the cleaning and sanitisation of split system and ducted air conditioning units, addressing the buildup of dust, allergens, mould, and bacteria that can accumulate inside systems over time. These contaminants can affect airflow, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality if left untreated.

Brisbane Aircon Cleaning’s services include the thorough cleaning of internal components such as filters, coils, drains, and fins using industry-approved methods designed to restore system performance while supporting better indoor air conditions. The company notes that regular maintenance can help extend the operational life of air conditioning systems and reduce unexpected repair issues.

As a locally owned business, Brisbane Aircon Cleaning operates with a focus on reliability, technical accuracy, and consistent service standards. Its technicians are trained to work in occupied homes and workplaces, with attention to cleanliness and minimal disruption during service visits.

Brisbane Aircon Cleaning continues to provide air conditioner cleaning services across Brisbane, supporting property owners in maintaining systems that operate reliably throughout the year.

About Brisbane Aircon Cleaning

Brisbane Aircon Cleaning provides professional air conditioner cleaning and sanitation services for homes and small businesses across Brisbane, with a focus on system hygiene, airflow efficiency, and long-term performance.

Brisbane Aircon Cleaning
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4000
+61 7 3523 3669

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BridgeYear Launches Soft Skills Workshops to Help Houston Students Get Job-Ready

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BridgeYear has launched its Essential Soft Skills for Success (ES3s) Workshops, bringing Houston high school seniors into real-world workplace experiences to build career-ready skills such as communication, resume writing, and interviewing—especially for students pursuing certifications, apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workforce. Running through February and March 2026, the hands-on workshops connect students, educators, and employers to close the gap between education and real-world job expectations. Hands-on ES3s workshops connect high school seniors to employers, career readiness skills, and real-world professional experience.

Houston, TX, United States, 10th Feb 2026  BridgeYear, a Houston-based nonprofit focused on supporting education-to-workforce pathways, has officially launched its Essential Soft Skills for Success (ES3s) Workshops, a series of hands-on, mini-conference-style events designed to prepare high school seniors for life after graduation.

Beginning this week and continuing through February and March 2026, BridgeYear’s ES3s bring students directly into local corporate partner spaces such as the Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory (TMCi), Gulf States Toyota, and Honeywell to learn the professional skills employers say matter most but are often hardest to teach in a classroom.

The workshops focus on professional communication, resume development, and interviewing skills, including mock interviews with real professionals. ES3s are built specifically for students who may not be pursuing a four-year college degree and are instead exploring short-term training programs, certification programs, or apprenticeships as their next step.

“At BridgeYear, we know that getting hired isn’t just about technical skills,” said Victoria Chen, Co-Founder and Executive Director of BridgeYear. “Students also need confidence, communication skills, and an understanding of what employers expect. ES3s gives students the chance to practice those skills in real workplaces, with real professionals, before they ever step into a job interview.”

Meeting Students Where the Workforce Is

Across Houston, employers report challenges filling entry-level and middle-skill roles, not because students lack potential, but because many lack exposure to professional environments and workplace expectations. At the same time, students graduating high school often feel unsure about what comes next, especially if a traditional college pathway isn’t the right fit.

BridgeYear designed ES3s to address both challenges through a single, employer-connected experience.

Each workshop functions like a mini conference day. Students rotate through interactive sessions that help them:

  • Practice professional communication and workplace behavior
  • Build or refine resumes aligned with real job opportunities
  • Participate in mock interviews with employer volunteers
  • Learn directly from BridgeYear about career pathways, certifications, and apprenticeship opportunities

“For many students, this is their first time stepping inside a corporate workplace,” said Fabeah Newton, Chief Programming Officer of BridgeYear. “That experience alone helps break down barriers and shift how students see themselves and their futures.”

A Program Designed for Today’s Career Reality

The ES3s Workshops reflect a growing shift in how students, families, and employers think about postsecondary success. As more young people explore alternatives to four-year degrees, the need for career readinessworkforce preparation, and soft skills training has never been greater.

BridgeYear intentionally designed ES3s to align with:

  • Short-term training and certification pathways
  • Apprenticeship opportunities
  • Direct entry into the workforce

This approach supports students who want to move quickly into high-growth, in-demand careers that offer a path to long-term economic mobility.

Powered by Employer Partnerships

Employer involvement is a cornerstone of the ES3s model. Corporate partners don’t just host the workshops;  they actively participate. This collaboration allows employers to engage early with Houston’s future workforce while helping students gain clarity and confidence.

The program reinforces BridgeYear’s broader role as a nonprofit connector between schools, students, workforce training providers, and employers, aligning education with real workforce needs.

Supporting Educators and Counselors

While students are at the center of ES3s, the workshops are also designed to support educators and counselors navigating increasingly complex postsecondary planning conversations.

By offering a structured, high-quality experience focused on career readiness and non-four-year pathways, ES3s gives schools a tangible tool to support students exploring options beyond traditional college routes.

A Scalable, Repeatable Model

Unlike one-off career days, ES3s is designed as a repeatable, program-based model that can scale across schools, employers, and industries. By hosting multiple workshops over several months and partnering with a range of corporate sites, BridgeYear is building a framework that can grow with Houston’s workforce needs.

The ES3s Workshops also complement BridgeYear’s broader ecosystem of programs, including:

Together, these initiatives help ensure students graduate high school with not just options but direction.

About BridgeYear

BridgeYear is a Houston-based nonprofit that helps young people navigate education-to-workforce pathways that lead to economic stability without requiring a four-year degree. BridgeYear works directly with middle schools and high schools to expose students to high-growth, in-demand careers and connects them to vetted local training providers, certification programs, apprenticeships, and employers.

By coordinating an ecosystem of schools, training partners, and employers, BridgeYear ensures students gain early career exposure, job readiness skills, and clear next steps after graduation. Through hands-on career exploration, workforce-aligned training pathways, and strong employer partnerships, BridgeYear helps students graduate high school with direction, confidence, and access to living-wage careers across Houston’s most in-demand industries.

To learn more about BridgeYear’s Essential Soft Skills for Success Workshops, visit: https://www.bridgeyear.org/for-schools/es3-conference/

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