“The urban sprawl of the past 30 years displays a reckless pursuit of super-tall buildings and excessive excavation of underground space, which has created deep-rooted structural problems that hinder cities’ abilities to fight climate change.”
Li Xiaojiang, former director of the China Academy of Urban Planning & Design, in an interview with financial portal Caixin in late November 2025
“AI has disrupted the traditional linear chain of basic research to technology development to market adoption. These stages now overlap and iterate quickly. This means universities must rethink their role in the innovation ecosystem. They can no longer be mere producers of knowledge, but should serve as hubs within the ecosystem, driving the integration of science and technology.”
Jin Li, president of Fudan University in Shanghai, at the 2025 World University Presidents Forum held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on November 8, 2025
“The power of AI lies in how it’s applied, not merely in its invention. Companies that invent AI are merely IT companies, while nations that apply AI effectively will become stronger.”
Ren Zhengfei, founder of Huawei, at a symposium in Shanghai with the chairman, coaches and winners of the International Collegiate Programming Contest held on November 14, 2025
“The power of AI lies in how it’s applied, not merely in its invention. Companies that invent AI are merely IT companies, while nations that apply AI effectively will become stronger.”
Ren Zhengfei, founder of Huawei, at a symposium in Shanghai with the chairman, coaches and winners of the International Collegiate Programming Contest held on November 14, 2025
“As I started youth training and coached the Suzhou team, I’ve seen more and more children playing soccer, especially those born after 2008. There is a much better chance of finding good players if there are more candidates.”
Li Weifeng, former player in China’s national men’s soccer team, in an interview with news portal The Paper
“Innovations in fields like health, longevity and anti-aging require huge investment. In the early stages, rich people tend to benefit first, living longer and healthier lives. The public won’t benefit the same until the technologies mature and costs fall.”
Peng Xizhe, director of the Fudan Institute of Aging in Shanghai, talking at a China International Import Expo sub-forum on the silver economy in Shanghai on November 6, 2025
“In the next five years, BRICS cooperation for the Global South will enter a golden phase of development. After these five years, when we talk about the world’s leading platforms, the BRICS mechanism may be more influential than today’s G7. Given this, the next five years will be a golden window for the Global South to advance development and cooperation.”
Wu Xinbo, director of the Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, at the 2025 Analyst Conference held in Shanghai on November 28, 2025
“Children under 6 years old cannot clearly distinguish reality from fiction. Allowing them to perform too early can hinder their healthy psychological development.”
Zhang Jing, a professor at the Communication University of China in Beijing, explaining why she opposes very young children acting in ultra-short dramas, in an interview with The Paper in December 2025
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