Topics for analysis and discussion of hot spots in contemporary society, 2026

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I. Brief answers (total of 3 questions, 10 minutes each, total 30 minutes)

Brief description of how china's north-east region adopted in 2026 in the context of the “new north-east phenomenon”Digital transformationAndIndustrial upgradingEconomic recovery。

Analysis of the socio-economic challenges and strategies that germany's green electricity initiative may face in the european energy transition process of 2026。

3. Combining 2026 globalFood securityThe situation, addressing the importance and potential problems of agricultural cooperation among south-east asian countries under the one-a-wide initiative。

Ii. Topics addressed (2 issues, 20 points each, 40 points total)

4. Address the global trend of artificial intelligence regulation in 2026, using the comparison between china and the european union as an entry point, and analyse its impact on enterprise innovation and social ethics。

Addressing the role and responsibility of smes in sustainable development under the “carbon neutrality” goal in the context of global climate change and extreme weather events in 2026, with examples。

Iii. Case analysis topics (2 in total, 25 per issue, 50 in total)

Case: in 2026, a technology company introduced an “emotional recognition office system” to improve the efficiency of its employees, but triggered privacy disputes. Analyse the social and ethical risks of the technology and suggest how enterprises should balance efficiency with privacy protection。

Case: in 2026, when a south-east asian country experienced a manufacturing recession as a result of the withdrawal of foreign-owned enterprises, local governments introduced “localized substitution schemes”, which were ineffective. Analysis of the causes of the problem and possible policy recommendations。

Iv. Research to response questions (1 total, 30 minutes)

In response to the acceleration of global ageing in 2026, a coastal city plans to promote industrial transformation through a “silver economy”. Please design a policy framework covering industrial layout, social services and market incentives, and explain its feasibility。

Answers and resolution

I. Brief answers

Briefly describe how china's north-eastern region achieved economic recovery in 2026 through digital transformation and industrial upgrading in the context of the “new north-east phenomenon”。

Answer:

In 2026, the north-eastern region of china faced structural challenges to its economic recovery against the backdrop of the “new north-east phenomenon”. In order to resolve this situation, the focus will be on the digital transformation and industrial upgrading:

- digital transformation: promotion of traditional industrial intelligence, such as the introduction of the industrial internet in the areas of automobiles and equipment manufacturing, to reduce production costs and increase efficiency; development of the digital economy, the resources of higher education institutions in itoharbin, changchun, etc., and the development of large data and artificial intelligence clusters。

- industrial upgrading: the optimization of the entire agricultural chain, the creation of a “black land” brand, combining scientific and technological tools such as drone protection and smart agricultural machinery, and the enhancement of the value added of agricultural products; and the development of the civil service, based on ice and snow resources and historical relics, for the creation of a deep-seated experience economy。

- policy support: central and local governments need to increase financial subsidies to attract private capital participation, while strengthening the brain gain policy and addressing the shortage of highly skilled personnel。

Parsing:

At the heart of the economic dilemma in the north-east is the singleness of the industry, the lack of innovative capacity and the need for a combination of digital transformation and industrial upgrading. Industrial intelligence can reduce reliance on traditional heavy industries, while agriculture and the arts can expand new growth points. Policy coherence is key, and “big water flooding” investments need to be avoided, with a focus on precision incentives。

Analysis of the socio-economic challenges and strategies that germany's green electricity initiative may face in the european energy transition process of 2026。

Answer:

Germany's green electricity initiative may face the following challenges in 2026:

- socio-economic challenges:

- cost pressures: solar, wind and investment returns are long-term, relying on subsidies, and policy adjustments could trigger corporate bankruptcy。

- electricity stability: renewable energy is highly affected by weather, grid failure is insufficient, and energy storage facilities are required, but construction is costly。

- social equity: increasing unemployment among workers in traditional energy areas, such as the slow transformation of the ruhr industrial zone, may lead to social contradictions。

- response:

- technological innovation: increased r & d inputs to energy storage technologies (e. G. Solid batteries) to reduce costs。

- policy gradient adjustment: phasing out subsidies and changing them to carbon taxes or ladder prices to guide market investment。

- social compensation: the creation of an energy transformation fund to support the relocation of unemployed workers and investment in new energy projects in the community。

Parsing:

Germany's energy transition is a classic “front-line nation” dilemma that needs to balance economic sustainability with social equity. Technological breakthroughs and policy flexibility are key to avoiding a one-size-fits-all transition model。

To explore the importance and potential problems of agricultural cooperation among south-east asian countries under the “one way forward” initiative in the context of the global food security situation in 2026。

Answer:

- importance:

South-east asia is a key area for global food supply, but most countries have limited cropland resources and need to introduce technologies (e. G. Water-saving irrigation) to increase production。

- china can provide resources such as agricultural machinery and seedlings to promote the upgrading of local industries such as rice and palm oil to ensure global supply chain stability。

- climate diversity in south-east asia can increase risk resistance by exchanging varieties with countries along the “one way” (e. G., central asia)。

Potential problems:

- monopolies: chinese enterprises that dominate farming may squeeze the space for local small farmers to survive。

- environmental impacts: overexploitation of palm oil cultivation can lead to rainforest damage and ecological compensation mechanisms are needed。

- political risks: some state policies are unstable, such as political changes in myanmar, which could disrupt cooperation。

Parsing:

Agricultural cooperation needs to balance economic benefits with ecological sustainability and avoid a “resource-for-development” model. Intergovernmental risk-sharing mechanisms need to be established and introduced internationally group