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The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Sets the Tone for 2025 Economic Policies****中共中央政治局定调2025年经济政策
On December 9, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held a meeting to discuss economic work for 2025.12月9日，中共中央政治局召开会议，研究2025年经济工作。
The meeting proposed a "more proactive fiscal policy" and a "moderately loose monetary policy," signaling a significant shift in policy direction.会议提出“更加积极的财政政策”和“适度宽松的货币政策”，标志着政策基调的重大调整。
Analysts believe this reflects the current economic challenges of insufficient effective demand and low price levels.分析人士认为，这反映了当前经济面临有效需求不足与价格水平偏低的现状。
Multiple institutions predict more substantial rate cuts and reserve requirement reductions in 2025 to support the real economy.多家机构预计，2025年可能会有更大力度的降息降准以支持实体经济。
Central Bank Governor Pan Gongsheng stated that next year, various tools will be employed to maintain adequate liquidity and reduce financing costs.央行行长潘功胜表示，明年将综合运用多种工具，保持流动性合理充裕，降低融资成本。
Notre Dame Cathedral Reborn: Lang Lang and Yo-Yo Ma Perform at Historic Concert
巴黎圣母院浴火重生，郎朗、马友友参演音乐会见证历史时刻
After five years of restoration, Notre Dame Cathedral reopened on December 7 with a grand concert.巴黎圣母院经过五年修复，于12月7日重新开放，举行了一场盛大的音乐会。
International music maestros like Lang Lang and Yo-Yo Ma participated, performing classical pieces to celebrate the cathedral's rebirth.郎朗、马友友等国际音乐大师参与演出，献上经典曲目庆祝圣母院重生。
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony was especially inspiring, expressing hope and gratitude for rebirth.音乐会中，贝多芬《第五交响曲》振奋人心，表达了重生的希望与感恩。
The French musical Notre Dame de Paris was also prominently featured to pay tribute to the reconstruction team.法语音乐剧《巴黎圣母院》也在现场有重要展示，向重建团队致敬。
The event symbolizes the preservation of culture and history, reaffirming Notre Dame as a global cultural treasure.此次活动象征着文化与历史的传承，再次巩固了圣母院作为世界文化瑰宝的地位。
Brain-Computer Interface Enables Paralyzed Patient to Drink via Thought Control****脑机接口技术助力瘫痪患者实现脑控喝水
Shanghai Huashan Hospital successfully implanted a brain-computer interface device for a paralyzed patient, marking the first domestic application of this technology.上海华山医院成功为一名瘫痪患者植入脑机接口设备，这是该技术在国内的首次应用。
The device collects neural signals wirelessly and minimally invasively without damaging brain cells.设备通过无线微创方式采集神经信号，不损伤大脑细胞。
The patient recovered well post-surgery and has returned home for rehabilitation, capable of actions like drinking water through thought control.术后患者恢复良好，已回家开展康复训练，并可通过意念完成喝水等动作。
The technology, developed by Boruikang Medical Technology in collaboration with Tsinghua University, pioneers a new field in neural rehabilitation in China.这项技术由博睿康医疗科技与清华大学合作开发，开创了国内神经康复新领域。
Experts believe this achievement brings new hope for the rehabilitation of paralyzed patients.专家认为，该成果为更多瘫痪患者带来了康复新希望。
China Retains ITTF Mixed Team World Cup Title with Dominant Performance****国乒强势卫冕混合团体世界杯
The Chinese table tennis team defended its 2024 ITTF Mixed Team World Cup championship with an 11-match undefeated record.中国乒乓球队以11战全胜的战绩卫冕2024年国际乒联混合团体世界杯冠军。
In the final, China defeated South Korea 8–1, showcasing its overwhelming dominance.决赛中，中国队以8比1大胜韩国队，展现了强大的统治力。
Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha excelled in mixed doubles, securing a strong lead for China.王楚钦/孙颖莎在混双比赛中表现亮眼，为中国队奠定胜局。
Wang Manyu and Lin Shidong then won their respective women's and men's singles matches to seal the victory.王曼昱和林诗栋随后分别赢下女单和男单比赛，最终锁定胜利。
Despite adjustments in the roster, China reaffirmed its unrivaled position in the world of table tennis.尽管参赛阵容有所调整，国乒依然无愧于世界乒坛霸主地位。