The Young Salvos Store community table group. (Back row) Kath, Fay and Narissa. (Front row) Captain Deb Parsons, Vera, Tessa and Captain Rod Parsons.  BY LAUREN MARTIN   Every Wednesday, in the south-western NSW country town of Young, there’s an extra ‘buzz’ inside the local Salvos Store, as a community table is set up and shoppers and community members gather to chat.   The ministry has been running for a few weeks and started with a free sausage sizzle out the front of the store, at which corps leaders Captains Deb and Rod Parsons invited passers-by to the upcoming weekly ministry.   “It creates a really nice vibe in the store,” said Deb. “We are in the middle of the store and people are very positive, joining us for a cup of tea and a chat about stuff. We have the [Salvation Army] Pass the Salt [conversation cards] for when we get a few people around the table, we will start using those.”   The ministry is low-cost and simple to operate. The corps supplies tea and coffee, disposable cups and some biscuits, and uses the Salvos Store kettle in the kitchen.   “Having to boil the kettle in the kitchen works out well,” said Deb. “Every time I come out [with a freshly boiled kettle], I call out, ‘The kettle’s boiled, do you want a cuppa?’ and it works quite well, as a periodical invitation for people shopping in the store to join us.”   The ministry also includes the provision of donated bread and cake from a local bakery, with people able to grab what they need from the Young Salvos Store while the community table ministry is running.   Deb said the ministry is creating great connections within the local community.   “It’s about getting out of the corps,” she said. “The store staff already have [community] connections, and we want to build on those connections and have the presence of Jesus in the region to join us all together.”   The Young Corps area takes in the nearby town of Cootamundra, which also has a Salvos Store. Deb said there is scope and interest in setting up a community table ministry there as well.   While Deb and Rod are changing their appointments in January to become Rural Chaplains in the south-west, based out of Griffith, they say it’s great to be leaving an exciting new ministry for the new corps officer, Captain David Delany, to continue.

Bruce Edwards with Ahadi in Tanzania. Image: Supplied The Salvation Army’s Bruce Edwards travelled to East Africa earlier this year to personally meet participants in a Salvation Army International Development (SAID) project. He spoke with Salvos Online journalist KIRRALEE NICOLLE about his experiences there. Bruce is a Project Coordinator for the SAID team. He told Kirralee Nicolle that seeing firsthand the impact of projects implemented by the Australia Territory’s international development team in Kenya and Tanzania was very encouraging. Bruce visited two projects in May: one in Tanzania (the Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Production project), and in Kenya West (Agriculture for Community Empowerment project). He spent a week in each country, discussing project plans with local leaders and farmers. He said the goal was mainly to run inception workshops for new phases of projects. During the workshops the project implementation plan was reviewed with each project team by SAID’s Project Effectiveness Coordinator, Peter Squires, and an external consultant, so that a monitoring and evaluation plan could be developed for effective reporting. Bruce said it was always great to be on the ground and seeing firsthand the work that was being done, its outcomes and meeting the team. Beadrice, ‘Professor of Conservation Agriculture’. Image: Supplied “It actually makes the rest of our work much easier when you’re meeting over (Microsoft) Teams or sending emails with people – once you’ve had that kind of relationship-building experience, it improves the flow of that work,” he said. Bruce also got to visit projects and participants in both countries. He said the projects were focused on working with smallholder farms, where often female-headed households manage small acreages. The Salvation Army supports them with training around sustainable agriculture practices, livestock care and breeding, agro-ecology and climate-smart agriculture practices, and assessing climate change impacts in the region. The project also facilitates connections for farmers with relevant government services, private enterprise, and access to broader market chains. The projects also include a Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA), which is a local share purchasing scheme for farmers which allows shareholders to obtain loans based on their shareholdings. This scheme has had life-changing results. “Farmers use those loans to purchase equipment,” Bruce said. “One farmer used it to dig a well on his property. Now he no longer has to go 17 kilometres on a bike to a river with jerry cans to collect [household] water.” Farmer Stephen with his well. Image: Supplied Bruce said participants told of being able to afford more food for their households and school uniforms for their children, and one woman said she had been able to increase her giving to her local corps. In Kenya, Bruce met Beadrice, one of the participants of the first phase of the Agriculture for Community Empowerment project. When she applied the new farming methods from the conservation agriculture trainings she attended, Beadrice said she saw a substantial increase in yield from her crops. The increased income and produce had improved her own family’s food security and financial capacity. Having experienced the benefits firsthand, Beadrice had begun passing on the new farming methods to family and other community members. Her enthusiasm to share her learning and its benefits with others had earned her the nickname locally ‘Professor of Conservation Agriculture’. One of the Tanzanian farmers Bruce met, Ahadi, was featured in this year’s Self-Denial video  campaign. Bruce said it was very encouraging to meet him in person and be able to verify the impact of The Salvation Army’s support for farmers in Ahadi’s position. “It was a good representation of what the outcomes of the project actually are, and that we contribute to that with our resources and with the work that our team does in supporting the local project implementation team.” To find out more about SAID and Self Denial, click here .

The Salvation Army’s Gambling Support Service is shining a spotlight on the teen gambling crisis in Australia during Victorian Gambling Harm Awareness Week. ( Images by Freepik and Mary Taylor  pexels.com ) ​​ Melbourne Cup – the iconic horse race that stops the nation – is almost here, drawing millions with its glitz, glamour and enticing ads encouraging punters to place a bet. But beneath the surface of this sparkling spectacle and popular gambling season lies a darker reality: young people are gambling at alarming rates, and it’s spiralling out of control. In the lead-up to this week’s Victorian Gambling Harm Awareness Week, Salvos Online journalist LERISSE SMITH interviewed Michael Kheirallah from the Salvos’ Gambling Support Service, to uncover the human cost of gambling on countless lives – and an entire new generation. A silent battle is raging amongst our teens – and we are losing ground. That is the harsh reality Michael Kheirallah, Manager of The Salvation Army’s Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Gambling Support Service, wants the public to know as his program shines the spotlight on the teen gambling crisis in Australia during Gambling Harm Awareness Week and their social media Facebook campaign. The new generation of gamblers is being targeted earlier than ever, with devastating effects on their studies, well-being, relationships and future lives. “It’s going through the roof,” Michael said. “The new trend now is online gambling, especially among youth. Sports betting is massive now. Unfortunately, when you watch sport, you see gambling ads popping up all the time. So, sports betting is becoming a huge issue for a lot of people. The gambling industry is very smart. They know how to draw in young people by developing free games that incorporate gambling elements. “So, when they reach a certain age, especially 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and have access to their parents’ credit card or money, they want to try gambling in real life. It’s incredibly easy to go on any online betting site and start gambling, and that’s why it’s so dangerous, especially for young kids. It can have a big impact on their personal lives, on their studies, school, uni and will affect all their lives.” Michael Kheirallah (right), Manager of the Salvos’ Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Gambling Support Service, says this year alone, the service team has reached thousands of young people across schools, universities and community groups, More than $18 million is spent annually by young people under the age 18 on illegal gambling. The latest findings released by The Australia Institute reveal that almost one in three young people aged 12 to 17 have engaged in some form of gambling. However, amidst the stark reality, there is a silver lining. Michael’s team has embarked on a life-changing mission: to educate youth groups, community, schools, universities and other places where young people congregate about the real and hidden dangers of gambling harm and how to minimise its impact. And they have achieved great success. This year alone, the Gambling Support Service has reached thousands of young people across schools, universities and community groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, and multicultural communities. The team also visits schools and speaks to large student audiences. “We give them the opportunity to ask questions and learn about gambling harm,” Michael said. “We play a proactive role. Instead of waiting for them to come to us, we go out and reach them – and we’ll keep doing that.” READ MORE:   New name, same committed service Kirrily Mitchell, Community Engagement Practitioner, has led many students through the  Be Ahead of the Game  workshop, a school program that helps young people understand the risks tied to gambling and gaming. And the message is being heard. When asked what they found most helpful in the workshop, students recently pointed to many discoveries including finding out how harmful gambling is and the true extent of the damage caused by gambling, the staggering amount of money people lose on gambling, how gambling companies rope in young people, and the different support services for gambling help including Gambler’s Help, Kids Helpline and Headspace. Michael stressed that parents played a vital role in keeping their kids safe. And the top priority? Know what your kids are doing online. The new generation of gamblers is being targeted earlier than ever by the gambling industry, especially with gambling ads popping up all the time while watching sport, with devastating effects on their studies, well-being, relationships and future lives. ( Image by Freepik ) It is essential for parents to monitor their kids’ online activities, he says, and to stay vigilant. Supervision and support are critical, particularly when it comes to screen time and games that feature gambling elements. “They think it’s just fun, but it can lead to a much bigger gambling problem down the line,” Michael remarked. “So, it’s a big responsibility for parents to keep an eye on their kids, ensuring they’re accessing the right websites and not betting online. It’s illegal for young kids under 18 to gamble, and it can cause a lot of stress and issues with their studies, school or uni.” So, what can parents do? Michael offers three simple steps. First, monitor where their kids are spending money. Check if they have access to credit cards or online payment options. Consider using banking tools to block gambling transactions. Secondly, if they can’t stop, get help. Reach out to the Gambling Support Service or another support provider. Thirdly, encourage healthy alternatives to gambling – physical activities or new interests outside of technology. “It’s good for parents to take their kids out, to engage in physical activities such as team sports,” he said. “Just get them away from their technology!” Reducing the risk of experiencing gambling harm is also the key focus of Gambling Harm Awareness Week, which runs until November 2. Its theme, Reducing Harm Through Setting Limits , focuses on how setting limits can reduce someone's risk of experiencing gambling harm. With Melbourne Cup season starting next week, Michael says setting money limits when gambling and taking a punt is crucial. “Melbourne Cup season is a gambling culture that lasts for two or three weeks,” he said. “People want to buy scratchie tickets, go to the track, bet on the horses. That’s why it’s so crucial to get the message out this Gambling Harm Awareness Week: If you want to gamble as entertainment and set strict limits on how much you can afford, that’s fine. “But don’t let yourself lose all your money. It’s a very serious addiction. That’s how gambling addiction starts – and that’s a real addiction. Gambling is shattering families, leading to violence, substance abuse, and emotional breakdowns.” Michael warns that while gambling can be harmless as entertainment, it turns toxic when it becomes an addiction. People often can’t stop, continuing to spend money they don’t have, which brings serious harm to themselves and their families. The financial strain of gambling losses leads to fights, arguments, and, in some cases, violence. Michael adds that, in extreme cases, it can even lead to homelessness. But all is not lost. The Gambling Support Service team provides support for families already struggling with gambling harm, offering therapeutic counselling, financial counselling, and, when people lose everything, small grants to cover bills, rent, and other immediate needs. “We try to help as much as we can,” Michael explained. “That’s why our program has been so successful in reaching people with urgent needs, especially in offering therapeutic and financial support.” Michael also has a final message for anyone affected by gambling harm: seek help now. “If you know someone in your family who’s struggling with gambling, encourage them to seek help,” he emphasised. “It’s always better to intervene early before it becomes an addiction. And always stay vigilant with young people. They are our future – and they are worth fighting for.” For more information on The Salvation Army’s Gambling Support Service, click here :   Phone:  03 9653 3250. The service offers financial and therapeutic counselling, community engagement and venue support.

In this ‘God Defining Moment’, Major Tracy Briggs reflects on a time when she observed grace in action. While doing Year 10 work experience with her local Salvation Army corps, Tracy came to realise that demonstrating love and acceptance towards people, irrespective of their situations, was, in fact, the Holy Spirit in action.

Sue Hodges (left) with Shirli Congoo and Lucy Davis at the recent Yakila Conference. Image: File BY KIRRALEE NICOLLE The Salvation Army’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Projects Manager, Lucy Davis, has recently begun a 12-month secondment outside The Salvation Army. Lucy, a proud Cobble Cobble woman from the Burrungum Nation Western Downs area of Queensland, has led TSA through the Innovate RAP begun in 2020, and now the recent launch of the Stretch RAP . While Lucy’s secondment will enable her to deepen her knowledge of policy and advocacy, an area about which she is very passionate, Sue Hodges, who has been TSA’s NSW/ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Coordinator, is stepping into Lucy’s role as Acting RAP and Projects Manager for the period of Lucy’s leave. Sue Hodges has been a part of the RAP from its inception and was an artist on both the Innovate and Stretch RAPs, as well as involved in the yarning circles for each one. She said she is excited to take on the new responsibility and is most looking forward to being able to focus on the RAP. “[Until now], all of the other things have been front and centre, and the RAP has been on the periphery, but now it’s shifted,” she said. “I’m really looking forward to working with the allies, and definitely keen to look at how we can strengthen what people are doing and maybe look at areas where we can support.” Sue said she is excited that the number of people signing up for the Reconciliation Ally ‘Guuyungs’ (camps/circles) is steadily growing. “This is what reconciliation is about, black fullas and white fullas’ business, ‘us’ working together,” she said. “I won’t be doing this alone, I will have allies who will be able to help.” The Salvation Army is very thankful to Lucy for her contributions and is excited to welcome Sue’s leadership during the next year. The NSW/ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Coordinator role will be filled internally, with First Nations peoples across the Salvation Army encouraged to apply for this fixed term role. The role will be advertised internally in due course. ​ For questions regarding the RAP, please email RAP@salvationarmy.org.au  or visit the RAP Toolkit .

General Lyndon and Commissoner Bronwyn Buckingham recently visited their home territory of New Zealand. “Firstly, we want to thank you all for the outpouring of love and support,” wrote General Lyndon Buckingham on his personal Facebook page. “Your prayers and words of encouragement have meant so much to us. Thank you!   “I want to express gratitude to cardiologist, Dr Ko Yiu Kwan, a beautiful man of faith, whose expertise and skill made him the right man at the right time. Thank You, Dr Kwan!   “Once cleared to fly, Commissioner Bronwyn and I will return to New Zealand for some rest, re-set and restoration. I will work from home, staying in regular contact with the Chief of the Staff (COS), chairing appropriate Boards online and preparing for upcoming events.   “I am thankful to God for Commissioner Hill, COS, for his leadership and support. Thank you, Chief! We give praise and glory to the Lord for His healing power and grace towards us. To quote a famous actor - ‘I’ll be back!’ Watch this space!”   Grace and Peace, Lyndon and Bronwyn

Each week throughout 2025, Salvationists around the world are uniting in prayer for a particular territory or region of The Salvation Army.   The focus territory/region shares prayer requests to help us pray with precision and power for one another.   This week ( 27 October-2 November ), we pray for the Mozambique Territory.   Colonels Fikile and Jabulani Khoza lead the Mozambique Territory.   The Mozambique Territory has 67 officers (62 active and 5 retired); 10 cadets; 60 corps; 39 outposts; 8988 senior soldiers; 221 adherents; 1449 junior soldiers; 19 employees; 2300 people helped with emergency relief in 2024.   The Salvation Army has been in Mozambique since 1916 – a vibrant community working to bring hope, care and support to those who need it most.   The work of the territory includes: Emergency response Sustainable agriculture Modern slavery and human trafficking response   Praise points: We thank God for his faithfulness and provision throughout the Territory.   We thank God for the entry of 10 cadets at the training college in the Proclaimers of Transformation session    Prayer requests for our nation: Peace and reconciliation: Pray for lasting peace and reconciliation among different political and social groups in Mozambique.   End to armed violence: Pray for an end to armed violence in the northern region of the country, asking for divine protection over affected communities.   Protection from natural disasters: Pray for divine protection and effective preparedness against natural disasters that frequently impact the territory.   Prayer requests for our territory: Financial sustainability: Pray for financial stability and sustainability of our corps to continue the mission effectively.   Spiritual revival: Pray for a genuine spiritual revival and renewed passion for God among all Salvationists. Strengthening of leadership: Pray for spiritual strength and wisdom for our leaders and all officers as they guide the mission.   Success of remaining activities: Pray for the success of all activities still to be carried out this year, that they may fulfil their spiritual and community purposes.   Women’s rallies: Pray that the women’s rallies to be held in divisions and sections will have a positive and transformative impact on the communities involved. To find out more about the Mozambique Territory, click here . To find out more about The Salvation Army’s prayer focus, click here .   To download the 2025 International Prayer Focus schedule, click here .

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Benalla Corps Officers Captains Ben and Jaimee Anderson (left) join in the celebration of cutting the ribbon at the official opening of their refurbished facilities together with Captain Fleur Hodge (Area Officer), Commissioner  Miriam Gluyas (Territorial Commander), Major Mal Davies (Divisional Commander), and Benalla Rural City Deputy Mayor, Cr Justin King. BY LERISSE SMITH   It took 14 years of planning – but it was well worth the wait.     When Benalla Corps flung open its doors and switched on the lights for the grand reopening of its revitalised, expanded facilities in Victoria earlier this month, it marked not just a major milestone but also 140 years of unwavering service to the local community.   “We are wonderfully excited about returning home,” said Captain Ben Anderson, Corps Officer at Benalla.   “Our excitement comes from recognising that God has been at work amongst us all this time. The corps has not been still waiting for facilities to be completed to move as God leads.”   The weekend of 4-5 October became a double celebration for the corps community with Commissioner Miriam Gluyas, Territorial Commander, officially opening the new premises to the glory of God, and Ringwood Citadel Band presenting a special concert to commemorate 140 years of The Salvation Army in Benalla. A historical display provided a meaningful backdrop to the event. Corps Officer Captain Ben Anderson (left), Jean Quick (Benalla’s longest serving soldier) and Commissioner Miriam Gluyas unveil a plaque at the grand reopening of the corps’ revitalised facilities.  The new expanded facility is set to significantly extend the corps’ reach into the community.   Food relief, case work and community gatherings are now offered three days each week in the new premises. New shower and laundry amenities provide vital support and an option for people experiencing homelessness and in emergency situations. A purpose-built space streamlines food deliveries. This year, the corps will also host its Christmas Cheer program in partnership with the Tomorrow Today Foundation and Ray White Benalla.   Ben’s wife, Captain Jaimee Anderson, said the buzz of excitement from the community was palpable.   “There was a lot of joy, a lot of excitement from the community about looking around and seeing the new facilities,” she said, adding that several local groups had shown interest in partnering with the corps.   Vision for the future But behind the celebration lay years of perseverance and planning.   Back in 2011, Benalla Corps purchased 83 Bridge St West, the property adjacent to the corps hall. At the time, the corps was growing beyond the capacity of the current hall opened in 1991. Known as the ‘Mission House’, it became a hub for children’s ministries, small groups, women’s and men’s groups, prayer and meditation.   Yet the Mission House was only ever a stopgap.   A redevelopment vision for the site included adding a new worship hall and reconfiguring the current hall for various other ministries.   However, those plans stalled unexpectedly due to pressing needs of other corps, shifting divisional boundaries, changes in officership and a plateau in the corps’ growth. (Left) A historical display of Benalla Corps’ 140-year history provided a meaningful backdrop to the two-day celebratory event. (Right) Getting into the spirit of the special occasion was Benalla soldier Helen Daldy, who dressed in traditional women’s Army uniform in keeping with the celebration of the corps’ 140th anniversary.   A turning point came under the leadership of Captains Rachel and Sean Attard, when the Doorways model of emergency relief began at Benalla. Food relief services moved from the Thrift Shop into the corps building, and case work began – laying a foundation for a new ministry direction and setting Benalla on a path towards the newly launched facility.   In 2018, as newly commissioned officers, Jaimee and Ben began their corps officer roles with the aim of putting into practice the learnings gained from their officer training.   “Two pieces of advice stood out to us: find the heart of the corps – what drives them and motivates them and excites them; and get to know your community and find out their pressing needs,” Ben reflected.   “Early in our time here, we discerned that Doorways ministry was at the heart of the corps; and that the community around us was in desperate need of a safe, welcoming space where people felt like they belonged.”   Energised by that clarity, they hit the ground running with a bold idea in their first few weeks as officers. They proposed turning the Mission House into a drop-in space and a place to strengthen their Doorways food relief and case work activities. This idea became another important driver of the building project.   But translating a vision into reality proved challenging.   A 2019 property audit flagged limitations with the building for the drop-in space, and renovations were deemed too costly for a site with limited longevity. Then COVID-19 struck. Together with lockdowns and social distancing rules, the Mission House programs ceased, prompting serious discussions about building a new space. Ringwood Corps singers Julia Roper (left) Sara Hamilton, Kylie Hamilton, Eva Hamilton, Jeffrey Clarke, Ethan Billman and Jon Still entertained the community gathered for Benalla’s special weekend. Homeward bound But then came good news: initial funding was approved in December 2020 with construction finally beginning in October 2024. Benalla Corps moved its ministry to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church until the redevelopment was completed.   And there was much excitement about returning home.   Ben said not only had God been at work among the corps during the redevelopment, but they moved as God led them.   Testament to this was that the drop-in space idea never left them, with the idea of a Sanctuary bearing great fruit when the Doorways model of care changed once again.   “Suddenly, an activity that had perhaps 15 people come each week had 60, then 70, then 80 people attending across two sessions a week,” he said.   “When we moved out of 85 Bridge St West, around 90 people attended Sanctuary each week – bring on the new building! We expected that our time away from home may see a shrinking of our congregation. God had other plans. In a smaller space, our Sanctuary attendance has averaged over 100 people in the past few months.   “On Monday, September 22 (this year), 71 people came through our doors in two and a half hours, some to get food, others for case work, some simply to have a coffee and a friendly chat or play a game. The safe space for community is no longer a vision – it’s a reality.”   The time away also sparked new ideas.   New worship formats emerged, including a weekly community table called ‘Food for Thought’ – a lunchtime gathering where people explore life’s deeper questions through the lens of faith and how they might connect with Jesus. One Sunday a month became ‘Family Fun Sunday’, with kids and adults learning together about God through activities and storytelling.   “God has brought some of these folk into our congregation every Sunday since,” Ben remarked. “We give God all the glory and praise, celebrating that he has primed us for filling this brand-new building! We look forward to all God has in store for us.” Ringwood Citadel Band were the special musical guests for the Benalla weekend.   The corps already has ideas for expanding its reach into the community, he added, with activities that range from explicitly Christian to broadly community-oriented – yet all seeking the holistic transformation of lives that Salvos believe comes from the love of Jesus.   “Our hope is that it’s a holistic approach that we are trying to take by providing a safe space for folk to come in where they can have a free coffee, something to eat, a conversation, play a game, see our case manager, or talk with our chaplain,” Jaimee explained.   “That they are able to build relationships and see that they are cared for in more ways than just in a material aid sense.”   And part of the excitement ahead lies in continuing to welcome everyone – a hallmark of the Benalla community.   There is great hope that the corps’ new large multi-purpose space will act as a unifying hub.   “Everybody owns that space,” said Jaimee. “And everybody can come together in that one room and feel that belonging and ownership in that space.” Click through the slideshow below for more photos of the weekend celebrations:

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One of the outdoor seating areas in the new garden. Image: Supplied BY KIRRALEE NICOLLE A garden refurbishment  at a Salvation Army community housing program in Melbourne has recently been completed, in collaboration with Bunnings Warehouse, the local council and a school group. The garden upgrade, managed by TSA Housing Worker Duan Qiong, was completed in stages, with the first involving the upgrading of outdoor furniture and garden beds, as well as some new plants. The final stage involved weeding, adding mulch, fixing items around the house and adding multiple seating areas and lounge chairs outside. The program operates out of a privately-owned home, catering for those over the age of 55 who might otherwise find themselves homeless. The final stage of the project was completed in collaboration with the Homelessness East Metro Homeless Outreach Program, alongside Bunnings, who provided tools, assistance from staff, donations of plants from the store, technical knowledge and advice. The Bunnings team also mobilised a team of 20 teenagers from Blackburn High School to assist with the work. Mulch and ground covering materials were donated by Whitehorse City Council. The Salvation Army also provided assistance from staff and volunteers throughout the stages of the process and catered for the volunteers on site. Duan said the outcome of the project was beyond her expectations, and in her eyes, it was an “11 out of 10”. She said the property owner was also happy with the outcome. She said a former resident who had been involved in the project had contacted her and thanked her for the time that she had gotten to spend in the house, which she said is feedback they don’t get very often. “It means [residents feel] a sense of belonging, and creates a community area for everybody to hang out and get to know each other,” Duan said. “And it’s a healthy and safe space.” All images courtesy Duan Qiong.