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Headline: 62 Positions Available in Public Recruitment with Civil Service Status
On May 12, the Jinhu County People's Government website announced a recruitment drive targeting rural-oriented normal university graduates, as well as a public recruitment for teachers and coaches, offering 62 positions with civil service status.
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted online only; no on-site applications will be accepted. Application and photo upload website: [Link not provided in original text] Application period: 9:00 on May 18, 2026, to 16:00 on May 22, 2026. Photo upload and review period: 9:00 on May 18, 2026, to 16:00 on May 23, 2026. Inquiry phone numbers: 0517-86991668, 86902926. Inquiry hours: 9:00 to 11:30, 14:00 to 17:30. For more details, please visit the "Announcements" section of the Jinhu County People's Government website.
Around Us 1. March 2026 National English Proficiency Test Scores and Certificate Inquiry Now Open The inquiry service for scores and certificates of the March 2026 National English Proficiency Test (PETS) is now available. Candidates can log in to the "China Education Examinations Website" to check their results starting today. Candidates who have objections to their scores must submit a written application to the test center where they took the exam before May 18, 2026. The test center will then compile and submit these applications to the provincial education examination institute for review. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
2. Tickets on Sale Starting the 15th! 12306 to Launch Off-Peak Discounts for Elderly Passengers According to information from China State Railway Group, to better serve the travel needs of elderly passengers, railway authorities will soon introduce an off-peak, mid-week ticket purchase discount service for senior travelers. The discounted tickets will go on sale starting May 15. A relevant official from the Passenger Transport Center of China State Railway Group explained that this discount service targets elderly passengers aged 60 and above who purchase tickets using valid identification documents such as the People's Republic of China Resident Identity Card, Hong Kong/Macao Resident Permit, Taiwan Resident Permit, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card, Temporary Identity Certificate, or Household Register. They can purchase tickets online or offline for trips scheduled between May 29 and June 30, during mid-week periods (from 12:00 Monday to 12:00 Friday, excluding the Dragon Boat Festival travel period from June 18 to 22). Some bullet train tickets will be eligible for a 10% discount on the execution fare, effectively a "discount on top of a discount." The 12306 system will mark eligible train services with the character "敬" (respect). Tickets purchased with this discount will be labeled "Elderly Discount" in the order details and personal ticket pages. Chinese citizens aged 60 and above who hold certificates such as the Disabled Soldier Certificate, Disabled People's Police Officer Certificate, or National Comprehensive Fire and Rescue Team Disabled Personnel Certificate can enjoy an additional 10% discount on top of any existing preferential fares. Elderly passengers who are members and successfully purchase and travel with these tickets will also receive triple the regular passenger membership points. These points can be used to exchange for train tickets or upgrade seating.
Lifestyle Two Moves to Help Relieve Lower Back Pain from Prolonged Sitting Does your lower back feel stiff and painful after sitting for a long time? Try these "one grasp, one twist" moves! ① "Grasp": Use both hands to grasp and knead the muscles at the back of your waist. Apply pressure that feels comfortable to you. Then, overlap your hands and gently knead the front of your waist to achieve a balance between front and back. ② "Twist": Slowly rotate your waist to stretch the tense fascia, but avoid excessive range of motion. Experts suggest performing this routine once a day for about 15 minutes each time. Give it a try!
Night Reading (Scroll to read) Why read? Because those who read are people who look upward while bowing their heads. Though physically in one corner, they can gaze upon the entire world. A person who hasn't cultivated the habit of reading tends to be confined by their immediate time and space, their vision often limited to the trivialities of daily life. In contrast, when avid readers open a book and immerse themselves in reading, they see not just the small world before them but also the vast universe and boundless cosmos. Picking up a book grants us the power to "transcend time and space," allowing us to witness countless different worlds, converse with sages and philosophers from centuries past, and listen to their thoughts and wisdom. Those who love to read, no matter where they are, can lift their heads from the minutiae of daily chores and gaze toward the starry sky and the vast ocean. Since we travel thousands of miles, why do we still need to read thousands of books? Here's one answer: because there are always places you cannot reach physically, and reading can take us further. Places our feet cannot measure, words can; sights our eyes cannot see, words can. In books, we can admire the grandeur of vast deserts under a solitary plume of smoke, savor the gentleness of southern Chinese water towns, and observe the myriad facets of human life, "immersing" ourselves in the joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, and the spectrum of emotions within the long river of history. Every book we read quietly expands the boundaries of our cognition, helping us break free from our inherent perspectives to see a richer world and understand more diverse lives. A common question is: since we forget most of what we read later, what's the use of reading? In truth, the words we think have become "fleeting clouds" never truly disappear; they quietly settle in the depths of our hearts. The books we've read may not bring immediate, tangible benefits, but they can offer direction in times of confusion, strength during low points, and peace of mind when feeling restless. They manifest in your demeanor, in your conversation, and are evident in the words you write and your ability to solve problems. Reading is a process of making life more expansive. We cannot infinitely extend the length of our lives, but we can increase their breadth and depth. Reading is one of the best ways to add depth to life.
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