Translated by Claude, edited by Sinocism.com

Source: Qiushi (求是), 2026 No. 16 | August 16, 2026

This issue publishes General Secretary Xi Jinping's important article "Raising the Capacity for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief." This is a speech Xi Jinping delivered on April 28, 2026 at the 25th collective study session of the 20th Central Politburo. The article systematically sums up the achievements of disaster prevention, mitigation and relief work in the new era and the valuable experience of the "Seven Adherences," scientifically analyzes the situation and problems currently faced, expounds the extreme importance of doing this work well, and gives priority arrangements to five areas of work tasks. The article profoundly answers a series of major questions on guarding against and responding to natural disasters, and provides scientific guidance for doing disaster prevention, mitigation and relief work well. Through in-depth study and comprehension, we must deepen our understanding of the regular patterns embodied in the "Seven Adherences," comprehensively implement all the arrangements for disaster prevention, mitigation and relief work, raise the capacity and level for guarding against and responding to all kinds of natural disasters, and earnestly safeguard the safety of the people's lives and property and social stability.

本期发表了习近平总书记重要文章《提高防灾减灾救灾能力》。这是习近平总书记2026年4月28日在二十届中央政治局第二十五次集体学习时的讲话。文章系统总结新时代防灾减灾救灾工作成效和“七个坚持”的宝贵经验，科学分析当前面临的形势和问题，阐明做好防灾减灾救灾工作的极端重要性，重点部署了五个方面的工作任务。文章深刻回答了防范应对自然灾害的一系列重大问题，为做好防灾减灾救灾工作提供了科学指引。要通过深入学习领会，深化对“七个坚持”的规律性认识，全面落实防灾减灾救灾工作各项部署，提高防范应对各类自然灾害的能力和水平，切实维护好人民群众生命财产安全和社会稳定。

Centered on studying and implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important article, this issue carries an accompanying article by this journal's editorial department, focusing on how to build a solid barrier for disaster governance, offering exposition from three aspects; an article by the Committee of the CPC Ministry of Emergency Management, expounding on going all out to implement the key tasks of disaster prevention, mitigation and relief; an article by Chen Zhenlin, expounding on accelerating the enhancement of the capacity to respond to climate change and extreme weather; and an article by Ma Baocheng, offering exposition from the angle of valuing and strengthening prevention and preparedness.

围绕学习贯彻习近平总书记重要文章精神，本期配发了本刊编辑部文章，聚焦如何筑牢灾害治理的坚实屏障，从三个方面作出阐释解读；中共应急管理部委员会的文章，对全力落实防灾减灾救灾重点任务作出阐释；陈振林的文章，对加快提升应对气候变化与极端天气能力作出阐释；马宝成的文章，从重视和加强预防准备的角度作出阐释。

An article by Fu Xiaoqiang, centered on studying Volumes One and Two of the Selected Works of Xi Jinping on Diplomacy, gives particular exposition to the profound connotation and contemporary value of the Four Global Initiatives.

傅小强的文章，围绕学习《习近平外交文选》第一卷、第二卷，着重阐释四大全球倡议的深刻内涵与时代价值。

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Jiang Zemin, this issue publishes an article by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, commemorating Comrade Jiang Zemin's great achievements and lofty demeanor, and expounding on continuously creating new accomplishments worthy of the times and the people on the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

在江泽民同志诞辰100周年之际，刊发中共中央党史和文献研究院的文章，缅怀江泽民同志的丰功伟绩和崇高风范，对在中国特色社会主义道路上不断创造无愧于时代和人民的新业绩作出阐释。

How can domestic demand be effectively expanded under conditions of strong supply and weak demand? This journal's commentator article, studying and implementing the spirit of the Central Politburo meeting held on July 30, expounds on expanding new space for domestic-demand growth through high-quality supply.

在供强需弱条件下如何有效扩大国内需求？本刊评论员文章，学习贯彻7月30日召开的中央政治局会议精神，对以高质量供给拓展内需增长新空间作出阐释。

The "In-Depth Research" column publishes an article by a joint research group, expounding in light of actual conditions on how the steel industry, as a traditional industry, should travel the road of transformation and upgrading.

“深度调研”专栏，刊发联合课题组的文章，联系实际阐述作为传统产业的钢铁产业如何走好转型升级之路。

The "Cultural China" column publishes an article by Zhong Zhe, expounding on the governance thought of "the people are the foundation of the state" and "governing with virtue." This is the final installment in the series of articles expounding the ten important elements of fine traditional Chinese culture.

“文化中国”专栏，刊发钟哲的文章，对民为邦本、为政以德的治理思想作出阐释。这是阐释中华优秀传统文化十大重要元素系列文章的最后一篇。