This is Friday, July 24, 2026. Weather forecast: today will be cloudy with thundershowers during the day, turning partly cloudy at night, with a southerly breeze of force 3. The high today is 33°C, with a low tonight of 26°C. Sunny skies are expected on the 25th.
National Second Prize Awarded to Tongling's "Confucian Sayings Team"
The 16th National College Student E-commerce "Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship" Challenge (Triple-C Initiative) concluded its industry-university-practice track national finals at Jiangxi University of Applied Science and Technology. A team named "Confucian Sayings Team," composed of students from Tongling University specializing in E-commerce, Finance, and Accounting, successfully earned a national second prize.
Temporary Closure Notice
The City Sports Center's main basketball hall, auxiliary basketball hall, badminton courts, and table tennis room will be temporarily closed from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on July 26th due to the hosting of multiple events and competitions.
Skills Training Brought to Doorsteps to Empower People with Disabilities
On July 22nd, the second phase of the 2026 vocational training program in Chinese-style pastry making for people with disabilities in Tongguan District commenced. Organized by the Tongguan District Disabled Persons' Federation and hosted by Anhui Tongling Technician College (Tongling Polytechnic School), the program allowed 49 certified individuals with disabilities from the district to learn skills right in their own neighborhoods.
Caring Childcare Brightens the Holidays
On July 22nd, volunteers and children from Linhu Community, Xincheng Office, Tongguan District, engaged in a fun game of Gomoku. This activity was part of a series called "Caring Childcare Brightens the Holidays, Joyful Companionship Nurtures Young Hearts," organized by the community to advance the Anhui Province Child-Friendly Community Construction Project and enrich the summer vacation for local children.
Activating Competitive Edge as Industrial Park Develops Rapidly
On July 23rd, workers were busy constructing the Yian Economic Development Zone's Industrial Neighborhood Center EPC project. The development zone has been continuously improving its supporting infrastructure to boost its competitive advantage. In the first half of the year, total fixed asset investment reached 896 million yuan, a 7.42% year-on-year increase. Since the start of the year, 29 new projects each worth over 100 million yuan have been signed, including two projects exceeding 1 billion yuan. Additionally, 21 projects valued at over 100 million yuan have commenced construction, and 22 such projects have been completed.
Busy Production of Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Pieces
On July 22nd, workers were packaging traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal pieces at Tongling Hetian TCM Herbal Pieces Co., Ltd., located in the Tongling National Agricultural Science and Technology Park. The company adheres to Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for standardized cultivation of medicinal herbs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for standardized TCM production. It has built a complete supply and quality control system for the entire TCM industry chain, ensuring product safety, stable efficacy, and traceable origins. The company has an annual processing capacity of over 2,000 tons of medicinal herbs and TCM pieces.
Caring for Veterans and Entitled Groups Ahead of Army Day
On July 23rd, Tongguan District's special assistance coordinators visited entitled groups to deliver慰问品 (condolence gifts) in celebration of the upcoming August 1st Army Day. The district's Veterans Affairs Bureau organized these visits to entitled key groups in the area.
Martyrs' Cemetery Undergoing Upgrades
On July 23rd, construction workers at the city's Martyrs' Cemetery renovation project were completing finishing work, including installing a marble wall inscribed with the names of martyrs. The upgrades involve optimizing the spatial layout, enriching exhibition content, improving fire-fighting facilities, adding protective walls, and upgrading the park's landscaping.
University Students Brighten Summer for Rural Children
On July 23rd, at Jinlang Middle School in Yian District, a summer volunteer from Hefei Normal University guided students in making lacquer fans. Since the start of summer break, over 50 university student volunteers from institutions including Anhui Normal University, Hefei University of Technology, and Hefei Normal University have been visiting rural schools in Yian District, enriching the summer lives of local students with knowledge and companionship.
Anhui Shooters Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai Win World Cup Gold
On July 22nd, the 2026 ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun (Hangzhou Station) began its competition. Anhui athletes Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai represented China and won the gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event.
Latest Announcement from Anhui Provincial Housing Provident Fund
On July 22nd, the Anhui Provincial Housing Provident Fund Management Center announced a policy update to deepen the reform of the fund system and expand coverage of the "commercial loan to provident fund loan" conversion program. Effective August 1, 2026, out-of-city housing provident fund contributors who had personal housing commercial loans issued in Hefei on or before December 31, 2024, are now eligible to apply for this conversion service.
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