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Seminar on China’s poverty alleviation and international communication held in Beijing

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BEIJING, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from China.org.cn

On June 16, ahead of the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair, the Seminar on China’s Poverty Alleviation and International Communication was held in Beijing. At the event, the book “Research on Chinese Poverty Alleviation Studies” was launched.

Fan Daqi, vice president of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, said China is at an important stage in strengthening its international communication capacity and building an independent knowledge system in philosophy and social sciences. He said poverty reduction is a landmark achievement in the course of Chinese modernization and an important point of reference for overseas audiences seeking to understand China’s development path and institutional strengths.

He said China’s poverty alleviation efforts are rooted in the people-oriented philosophy of traditional Chinese culture and integrate the people-centered development philosophy of the new era with the pursuit of common prosperity, reflecting China’s rich civilizational heritage and its aspirations for modernization.

He added that the book “Research on Chinese Poverty Alleviation Studies” brought together theoretical depth, practical grounding and international communication value, offering an academic reference for understanding Chinese modernization and the drive toward common prosperity.

Fan said he hoped the publication would help deepen cooperation between think tanks and publishers, strengthen the academic basis for poverty alleviation research, and broaden channels for China’s exchanges with other countries on poverty reduction.

Jiang Ting, editor-in-chief of Zhejiang Education Publishing Group, said China’s anti-poverty campaign in the new era had produced a “miracle” in the history of global poverty reduction and had helped form a theoretical system of poverty alleviation with Chinese characteristics. She said the book systematically reviews the core ideas, theoretical foundations, practical approaches and global significance of Chinese poverty alleviation studies.

She said the book has a solid theoretical basis, a clear practical orientation and long-term value for international communication, making it an important contribution to building China’s independent knowledge system in philosophy and social sciences. Jiang added that Zhejiang Education Publishing Group would continue to pursue both high-quality publishing and international communication, including overseas publication, multilingual adaptation and translation, and broader cross-platform communication.

Cao Li, the book’s author, introduced the research project and the thinking behind its writing. She is also deputy director of the Research Centre for Rural Revitalization at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance).

She said Chinese poverty alleviation studies are based academically on the country’s practices that led to complete victory in the fight against poverty. She said the work sought to highlight the scientific, practical and global significance of China’s poverty alleviation path.

Cao said systematic research in this field should explain, at an academic level, the strengths of the CPC’s leadership and of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, while clarifying the institutional and theoretical logic behind practice. She said it should also maintain a global perspective, develop concepts and expressions that could bridge Chinese and international discourse, and provide a model and theoretical reference for developing countries addressing poverty and pursuing independent development.

Huang Chengwei, a member of the Expert Committee on Rural Revitalization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and former director of the China Rural Revitalization Development Center, said Chinese poverty alleviation studies should draw on China’s national conditions and establish an independent disciplinary system that explains the causes of China’s poverty alleviation achievements through institutional operation, implementation mechanisms and development orientation.

In terms of international communication, he said it is important to follow the broader framework of the Party’s innovative theory for the new era, strengthen empirical comparative research, refine distinctive concepts, and further explore local experiences.

He said the key to explaining China’s poverty alleviation story internationally is to set out clearly the institutional logic, governance mechanisms and development philosophy behind local practice, so that China’s experience could have sustained influence through forms of knowledge that are intelligible, comparable and transferable.

Zhang Qi, dean of China Institute for Poverty Reduction Research at Beijing Normal University, said poverty alleviation is a field in which China has accumulated substantial practice and distinctive experience, and one that is central to the development of an independent knowledge system. He said that telling China’s poverty reduction story well requires a clear account of the practical logic, theoretical logic and global significance of its approach, as well as deeper international communication, broader country-specific exchanges, and progress in turning China’s experience into knowledge that overseas audiences could understand, draw on and apply.

He added that communication with Belt and Road partner countries should be region-specific and targeted, and that the accessibility and practical relevance of Chinese poverty alleviation studies should be improved in country-specific exchanges.

Wang Daoyong, deputy director of the Department of Sociology and Ecological Civilisation at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance), said that telling the story of China’s fight against poverty effectively requires making full use of the bridging role of philosophy and social sciences in connecting Chinese and foreign cultures and promoting exchanges between civilizations. He said this would help amplify China’s voice, theory and thought, improve global understanding of the country, and make a positive contribution to building a community with a shared future for humanity. He added that China’s anti-poverty theory with Chinese characteristics could have particular relevance and influence in developing countries.

Gao Xingwei, director of the Teaching and Research Office for Economic System Reform under the Department of Economics of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance), said foreign audiences pay close attention to China’s poverty alleviation practices and that many countries are learning from its experience in poverty reduction. He said that, building on existing foundations for overseas publishing cooperation, international communication on Chinese poverty alleviation studies is more likely to gain recognition internationally, especially in developing countries.

Lyu Wenbao, associate research fellow at the Centre for International Discourse Innovation of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, said the international community is paying close attention to China’s poverty alleviation achievements, but that one-sided and prejudiced narratives continue to affect the wider discourse. She said there is therefore a need to deepen academic research and to innovate in communication methods in order to build broader international consensus and make China’s poverty alleviation philosophy more accessible.

She said the international communication of China’s poverty alleviation practices should align China’s own narratives with the interests and concerns of international audiences, combining compelling storytelling with reasoned explanation and incorporating both Chinese and international perspectives. She added that data visualization, concrete scenarios and plain language could help present China’s poverty alleviation experience as a body of public knowledge with wider international benefit.

The event was moderated by Wang Shengxiao, lecturer at the Department of Economics of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance).

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Sesame Software Named Fastest to Implement and Best Estimated ROI in G2’s Fall 2026 Reports, Previews Sesame Software 7.0

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Mid-market recognition from verified users caps a strong 2026 as the company announces the beta of its biggest platform release in years

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sesame Software, the Enterprise Data Management leader, today announced it has earned two mid-market badges in G2’s Fall 2026 reports, Fastest Implementation and Best Estimated ROI, based on verified user reviews. Heading into 2027, the company also previewed Sesame Software 7.0, its biggest platform release in years, with a beta opening this winter.

Recognized by G2 Users

The badges reflect what users say about Sesame Software: it’s up and running in minutes, needs no coding or data mapping, and pays for itself quickly. Teams use it to replicate data in near real time, build pipelines into warehouses like Snowflake, back up and archive records, and run verified migrations between systems.

“Customers don’t want a data project. They want their data where they need it, working as soon as possible,” said Joshua Demumbreum, Director of Product Operations, Sesame Software. “Hearing that back from users, in their own words, is a great way to close the year.”

Coming Soon: Sesame Software 7.0

What’s new in 7.0:

New interface: fewer clicks, easier navigation, clearer logs, and reporting on which records each job movesRebuilt engine: faster jobs, bigger data volumes and fewer failures, with data cleanup built into every jobRewritten connectors: simpler templates that behave the same across every connectorSimpler upkeep: Java 25 support, embedded Tomcat, and one-step upgrades

“After 30-plus years in enterprise data, 7.0 is our biggest step forward yet,” said Nathan Lugert, Senior Software Engineer, Sesame Software. “We can’t wait to get it into users’ hands.”

About Sesame Software

Sesame Software is the Enterprise Data Management leader, delivering data rapidly for enhanced reporting and analytics. Sesame Software’s data platform offers superior solutions for data warehousing, integration, as well as backup, and compliance to fit your business needs. Quickly connect to SaaS, on-premise, and cloud applications for accelerated insights. With over 30 years of expertise, Sesame Software helps businesses take back control of their data, access it from anywhere, ensure security and compliance, and unlock its power to grow.

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Kristen Besselsen, Director of Marketing
kristen.besselsen@sesamesoftware.com
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RS earned three awards at the 2026 Moxa Global Distributor Summit

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The three awards recognize RS for demonstrable leadership in small to medium-sized business sales, energy sector sales, and regional sales.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RS, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, earned three top awards at the 2026 Moxa Global Distributor Summit. Held in Nashville, Tennessee, September 8–11, this exclusive summit welcomed Moxa team members and partners from all over the world to “Collaborate to Lead” and discuss business and strategy updates, emerging industrial infrastructure trends, secure OT connectivity, and next-generation technologies like AI data centers and energy storage.

RS combines immediate access to Moxa products with deep technical expertise to solve complex operational challenges.

During the event, Moxa — a global leader in industrial networking, computing, and edge connectivity solutions — presented RS Americas with its:

2026 Top Global Sales Award for small to medium-sized businesses2026 Top Global Sales Award for energy businesses2026 Platinum Award for top sales in the Americas region

These awards recognize RS for outstanding sales achievements and exceptional partnership in three key market segments. Together, RS and Moxa deliver secure network deployments and reliable edge connectivity for industrial automation customers across the manufacturing, energy, and commercial sectors.

“Partnering with Moxa enables us to provide industrial customers with the high-performance networking technologies they need to advance their digital transformation and build resilient operations,” said Marie Dawson, Sr. Director of Strategic Supplier Engagement at RS. “Earning three top honors at the 2026 Moxa Global Distributor Summit validates our approach — combining immediate access to quality Moxa products with deep technical expertise to solve complex operational challenges and keep critical infrastructure running across industries.”

“RS continues to demonstrate outstanding leadership in advancing edge connectivity and network reliability across key industrial sectors,” said Mat Stewart, Vice President of Sales at Moxa. “We are proud to recognize the RS Americas team for their exceptional global and regional performance over the past year and look forward to building on this momentum together.”

To learn more about the RS portfolio of Moxa products and solutions, visit the embedded links.

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About RS
RS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and sustainably. We operate in 33 markets, stock over 875,000 industrial and specialist products, and list an additional five million relevant for our industrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range supports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building, and maintaining equipment and operations. We enhance their experience through a tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital, and process infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally enabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it’s our people that make the difference. Our purpose, making amazing happen for a better world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet, and profit.

RS Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange with stock ticker RS1, and in the year ended March 31, 2026, reported revenue of $3,871.07 million. For more information, please visit https://www.rsgroup.com/ or connect with us on LinkedIn or X (Twitter).

About RS in the Americas
In the Americas region, RS stocks more than 250,000 industrial and electronic products from more than 700 trusted suppliers. These solutions cover categories extending from automation and control equipment to interconnect, passive, active, and electromechanical components and include more than 90,000 high-quality, competitively priced RS PRO products. For more information, please visit https://us.rs-online.com or connect with us via social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Laurie Tortorello, Director of People & Culture Communications, RS Americas
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Union Home Mortgage Selected for USDA Rural Development Delegated Authority Pilot Program

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One of six lenders chosen nationwide to deliver an enhanced USDA loan experience for eligible rural borrowers

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Union Home Mortgage (UHM), a high-growth independent mortgage banking company with a world-class culture, announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development to participate in the expanded Delegated Authority Lender Interactive Test Environment (LITE) Pilot Program for the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, further strengthening the company’s ability to serve homebuyers in rural communities across the country. UHM is one of six lenders nationwide chosen to join the initiative, which begins on December 1, 2026.

The pilot program grants participating lenders greater authority in the loan approval and closing process, allowing qualified borrowers to move through the mortgage journey more efficiently while maintaining rigorous underwriting and compliance standards. By reducing pre-closing approval requirements from USDA, the program is designed to accelerate loan processing timelines and expand homeownership opportunities for eligible families in rural communities across the country.

“We are honored to partner with USDA Rural Development to help rural borrowers access more opportunities to achieve the dream of homeownership, which is one of the most powerful ways to build financial stability and strengthen communities,” said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage. “Being selected for this pilot program reflects our commitment to providing world-class service and innovative solutions to our borrowers, and we thank USDA for entrusting us with this increased responsibility.”

Through the USDA Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, eligible low- and moderate-income borrowers can access affordable financing options, including 100% financing for homes in qualifying rural areas. According to USDA Rural Development, homebuyers can buy existing, build new, or cover the cost of rehabilitating, improving, or relocating a home with a Single Family Housing loan guarantee. As a participant in the Delegated Authority LITE Pilot Program, UHM will be positioned to deliver these benefits with greater speed and efficiency while continuing to provide personalized guidance throughout the homebuying journey.

The selection further underscores UHM’s reputation as a trusted lending partner and aligns with the lender’s focus on responsible growth, operational excellence, and expanding access to affordable mortgage solutions in communities of all sizes.

For more information about Union Home Mortgage, visit www.uhm.com. For information about USDA Rural Development housing programs, visit www.rd.usda.gov.

About Union Home Mortgage
Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) is a high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale, and consumer direct independent mortgage banking company with branches across the U.S. in 49 states + D.C. UHM is an in-house loan servicer offering world-class customer service through high touch communication & technology. A privately held family business, with a collaborative culture that stands out in the mortgage industry, UHM Partners (employees) are guided by a Code of Conduct that emphasizes respect, open communication, and accountability. All these principles translate to industry-leading customer retention and satisfaction. Some honors include being a Six-Year USA TODAY Top Workplace and a Twelve-Year Northeast Ohio Top Workplace. Learn more at www.uhm.com.

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