used before a verb or adjective to indicate a continued action or state

• 会议正在进行。

  The meeting is underway.

• 赛跑正在进行。

  The race is underway.

• 事情正在好转。

  Things are getting better.

• 各方面的积极因素正在调动起来。

  Positive factors from all corners are right now being mobilized.