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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

More than 1, 200 Tai Chi practitioners (习艺者) from nine countries gathered at Wuyi Mountain (celebrate) the first International Taijiquan Day, established by the United

Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) . Special celebrations (hold) at the historic homes of the martial art (武术) , including Wudang Mountain in central China's Hubei Province, Wenxian in Henan Province, and Handan in north China's Hebei Province.

UNESCO officially designated (指定) March 21 as International Taijiquan Day in 2025, (highlight) Tai Chi's cultural and global significance. Officials noted that the practice promotes peace, and acts as bridge between people from different countries. This marks the first time a martial art has received (recognise) with an official international day within the United Nations system, reflecting its role as intangible cultural heritage and a global fitness practice accepted (wide) by millions worldwide.

Taiji is (center) to Chinese philosophy (哲学) , and stresses harmony between humanity and nature and between body and mind. Tai Chi, referring a martial art, is generally believed to have been formed in the early Qing Dynasty, puts the taiji philosophical ideas into physical practice.

Today, Tai Chi continues to spread through education and cultural exchange. Practitioners and instructors are adapting it for younger (generation) , ensuring its preservation while promoting health, cultural understanding, and tourism.

Dreamlike — That's the best way to2 my 20-year high school reunion.3 and excited, I recognized many4. No one seemed to have5! The women all looked nearly unchanged and so did the men. For a moment, I felt like I could almost smell the old posters on the classroom walls and taste the cafeteria lunches we used to share.

High school is a time full of6. It's a period in life when you are trying to figure out who you are, or simply trying to fit in with others. There are7 and there is plenty of stress, but here's the thing: none of that8 years later. It makes no difference whether you were popular or had straight A's.

After two decades, none of that counts. Success isn't9 by the car that you drive or how much money you make. Success is what holds real10 in your life — your happiness, your family and your relationships. Success means living11 and leaving a positive mark on the world around you.

As I prepared to leave, I took one last look at this12. There's a unique bond with teenage friends. You can13 where you left off, even if it's been 20 years. I'm grateful for the14 formed in those years. I'll see you all in 10 years, eager to hear the next chapter in everyone's story and see where15 takes us next.

When it comes to protecting and dispensing (分发) food, the right package can greatly reduce waste. Here are a few examples.

Packaging keeps the meat fresh.

We throw away a fifth of the beef we buy — the equivalent (等量) of 8 million cows each year — often because it goes bad before we cook it. The solution? Case-ready packaging can lengthen that shelf life to up to 21 days. If the meat you bought isn't going to be eaten within a few days, case-ready packaging is the better choice for the environment.

This dairy waste can be avoided with packaging technology such as Tetra Pak (利乐包装纸盒), which is commonly used in Europe and Asia to keep milk from spoiling, even without refrigeration. Recycled or not, Tetra Pak is a good environmental bet because it can lengthen the shelf life of milk up to nine months. Once again, the environmental benefit of the food-protection technology outweighs the harmful impact of the packaging itself.

Packaging Fixes Sticky Situations.

One example of waste-reducing packaging is the concept project shown from designer Drew Stanley. He designed a peanut butter jar made of a soft material which can be turned inside out and scraped (刮掉) clean, avoiding sticky food sticking to your fingers.

A. Packaging protects milk.

B. Using Tetra Pak packaging.

C. But packaging isn't always the enemy.

D. We should pay attention to the rubbish produced by packaging.

E. Scientists have developed packaging that can keep refrigerated meat fresh for weeks.

F. It can reduce the need for refrigeration and the amount of milk that goes wasted.

G. Food left behind in jars and bottles makes up a surprising amount of waste.

The pilot program was launched on Sunday on the Daxing Airport Express subway line to spare passengers the trouble of swiping a card (刷卡) or scanning a QR code to catch a train , the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport said.

Any commuter aged 14 and above can first register the print of either palm through a simple, automated process and provide relevant information to authorize the payment gateway of WeChat, a popular messaging app in China. Once the palm print is registered, a commuter can scan the palm at any automated ticket gate to pass through. The fare is automatically paid after exit. Besides, the registration is a one-time process and doesn't require renewal.

"Passengers can just place a palm above the scanning machine when entering or exiting a subway station. The ticket gate will open if the palm scan matches the palm print registered voluntarily," said Zhang Li, an expert at the Beijing Metro Network Control Center.

The biometric method combines the use of palm print and vein mapping, which are different for every individual. Therefore, data masking and encryption (加密) technologies have been applied to protect user information.

Xin Jianhua, general manager of the public service center at WeChat Pay, said palm scans can be gradually used in offices, schools, gyms and restaurants, as it requires no contact and is therefore safer and more efficient. "Currently, it is very useful for the elderly and those who have physical limitations," he said. "Use of biometric data allows passengers to take subway trains if they do not have cash or when they forget their subway cards," he added.

Yet despite my enthusiasm, learning Chinese hadn't even entered my mind. This wasn't ignorance or laziness, but rather fright at the thought of attempting to learn what is regarded as the most difficult language in the world. In my mind, the Chinese language was the privilege of the highly intelligent.

However, after a year in China I began to feel uncomfortable with how many Chinese people could speak English and yet I couldn't even speak the most basic Chinese. With these factors in mind and a thirst for a new challenge I determined to begin my language journey.

In the two years since starting to learn I have made measurable progress. I found it less difficult than thought. When speaking to native Chinese speakers in Chinese they almost always understand me, I have also not found it too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over +00 characters. I find studying the language relaxing and rewarding.

In spite of my progress, it has still been the challenge that has taken a lot of hard work and commitment. The thing I find most discouraging is listening since native speakers talk at such a speed, I can't always understand what's been said, but my weekly online language exchanges help with this. Furthermore, there is a long way to go before I reach my goal of fluency. The key to progress is to be patient and persistent.

My biggest harvest from learning Chinese is that it's not only reachable but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not only helped me in day-to-day life, but deepened my cultural understanding of such a diverse and interesting country. Now my only regret is that I didn't start earlier.

Located in the Presidio park of San Francisco, Rob Hill Campground is the city's only overnight camping spot. Sitting on a hilltop, it offers breathtaking views of Baker Beach and the vast Pacific Ocean. Just a 15-minute drive from downtown, this unique site combines city convenience with natural beauty.

Facilities

·Two Group Campsites: Each can accommodate up to 30 people, featuring a fire pit, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and storage lockers.

·Modern Amenities: Well-lit restrooms (no showers), paved pathways for easy access, and a building for education programs.

·Special note: the Great Room and Fire Circle are reserved for education programs only. Please do not disturb the groups using these spaces.

Reservations

·Cost: $125 per site per night (military families pay $75 with ID).

·Booking Steps:

1. Download the form from the Presidio Trust website.

2. Email it to camp@presidiotrust.gov with payment details.

3. Wait 3 working days for confirmation.

·Stay Limit: Maximum 3 nights.

Rules & Restrictions

·Quiet Hours: No noise from 10 P.M. to 6 A.M.

·No Pets: Except guide dogs.

·Vehicle Rules:

·Four free parking passes per site; extra cars pay at nearby lots.

·Camper trucks and recreational vehicles (RVs) are not allowed.

·Fire Safety: Use provided grills; avoid burning wood during air quality alerts.

For more information, visit the Presidio Trust website or call the Presidio Visitor Center at (415) 561-4323.