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Here is the news. China's Chang 'e -7 lunar probe, scheduled for launch in 2026, will target the moon's south pole to search for water, ice and test cutting -edge technologies critical for sustainable human activities on the Moon.
The mission, using an innovative hopper spacecraft equipped with a water molecule analyzer, aims to confirm the presence and distribution of water ice in permanently shadowed craters.
According to Tang Yuhua, Deputy Chief Designer of the Chang 'e 7 mission, Chang 'e 7's planned landing at the lunar South Pole will test the capability of China's lunar probe to reach any region of the moon, Tang said that if lunar water ice is successfully located, it could significantly reduce the cost and time required to transport water from Earth, facilitating the establishment of a human base for long -term activities on the Moon and enabling further exploration of Mars or deep space.
According to Wu Wei Ren, the chief designer of China's Lunar Exploration Program, the Chang 'e 7 probe, comprising an orbiter, a lander, a rover, and a mobile hopper, will face extreme challenges, including temperatures below minus one hundred degrees Celsius and complex terrain.
The Hopper, a first of its kind lunar explorer, will jump from sunlit areas to shadowed craters to conduct detailed analyses.
The lander will deploy China's inaugural Deep Space landmark image navigation system to ensure precision, while the hopper utilizes active shock absorption technology to safely land on slopes.
Tongue said that the solar panels installed vertically on the probe are being optimized to capture low angle sunlight near the lunar pole, adding that the mission has entered its final assembly and testing phase.
You're Listening to Special English Chinese scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence method to forecast the rapid intensification of a tropical cyclone, shedding new light on improving global disaster preparedness.
Recently, researchers from the Institute of Oceanology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences published this study in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, The Rapid the intensity of a tropical storm over a short period remains one of the most challenging weather phenomena to forecast because of its unpredictable and destructive nature.
According to the study, traditional forecasting methods, such as numerical weather prediction and statistical approaches often fail to consider the complex environmental and structural factors driving rapid intensification.
While AI has been explored to improve rapid intensification prediction, most AI techniques have struggled with high false alarm rates and limited reliability.
To address this issue, the researchers have developed a new AI model that combines satellite, atmospheric and oceanic data.
When tested on data from the tropical cyclone periods in the Northwest Pacific between 2020 and 2021, the new method achieved an accuracy of 92 .3 % and reduced False Alarms to 8 .9%.
According to the study, the new method improved accuracy by nearly 12 % compared to existing techniques and boasted a three -times reduction in false alarms representing a significant advance in forecasting.
Li Xiaofeng, the study's corresponding author, said their new method enhances the understanding of these extreme events and supports better defenses against their devastating impacts.
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China has recently unveiled its first ever guidelines for the insurance of new energy vehicles, introducing measures aimed at addressing key challenges currently facing the sector.
Owners of new energy vehicles have long struggled with high insurance premiums and the risk of being denied coverage.
At the same time, insurers have been burdened by financial losses due to the high repair costs of new energy vehicles.
The guidelines, jointly issued by the National Financial Regulatory Administration and three other government organs aim to reduce the maintenance costs.
They also emphasize the need for exploring the establishment of a risk classification system for insurance models.
In support of these efforts, the Insurance Association of of China and the Shanghai Insurance Exchange launched an insurance platform dedicated to the sector.
The platform is designed to ensure proper insurance coverage for new energy vehicles, particularly for high -risk vehicles.
Insurers participating in the platform will be prohibited from denying coverage.
China's new energy vehicle sector has seen rapid development in recent years.
Official data shows that by the end of The number of new energy vehicles in use in China had reached 31 .4 million, a 260 -fold surge over the past decade.
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To sidestep the steep prices of accommodation during this year's Spring Festival, some travelers in China have been turning to house swaps, trading their own homes for a temporary stay somewhere new, with hotel prices soaring several times for the Spring Festival.
Yen Shih, a financial professional in Beijing, said she would rather find a suitable swap stop to cut costs.
32 -year -old yen prioritizes destinations that interest her, seamless scheduling, and clear communication before sealing the deal.
To minimise risk, she sticks to exchanges is with single women, prepays a deposit and checks the property via video call, before committing.
Yan noted that swapping houses with strangers is a new experience, but, as long as both sides are upfront, she is not too worried.
While house swapping for the Chinese New Year first gained traction on the lifestyle app, Xiaohong Shou, last year, what began as a niche trend has since grown into a structured market.
One platform capitalizing on this shift is Love Sharing House Swapping.
Launched last July.
The service functions like a matchmaking hub for travellers, allowing users to browse listings and contact potential swap partners.
Once both sides agree, they submit an application, pay a deposit and sign a three -party agreement before exchanging homes.
After their stay, they settle utility fees and, if no damage occurs, the deposit is refunded.
To address safety concerns the platform mandates Identity Verification, property certificates, efforts and facial recognition.
It also offers insurance coverage.
Its founder, surname'd Liew, attributes the growing popularity of house -swapping to shifting attitudes towards home -ownership, and the rise of budget -conscious travel, saying that this trend is likely to see further growth in the coming years.
As house -swapping gains traction in China, legal experts warn of potential risks.
Xu Qianyu, a lawyer at Shanghai -based bridge law firm, points to concerns like property damage, security and privacy breaches.
She to sign a formal contract outlining identities, responsibilities and breach clauses.
Clear terms on dispute resolution and legal jurisdiction, she says, can help ensure a smooth exchange and protect both parties.
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In China, there is a saying which roughly means someone's personality can be judged by his or her style of writing.
Something like, you are what you read, or you are what you eat.
And you may say that's something like a joke.
But if you do have some basic knowledge about Chinese culture, you will probably tend to believe such a saying.
After the development of several thousand years, Chinese calligraphy has created and formed many different schools and fonts, and different schools of writing do reflect different artistic realms and personal characteristics of writers.
Some are graceful, some wild, some bold and some free of any confinement and so on.
It has become one of the most important features and symbols of Chinese culture, even to this day when computers and smartphones are widely used in our daily life.
So here Here comes the question, why do Chinese people love this art of writing so much?
In China, calligraphy is referred to as shu fa, literally, way, method and law of writing.
It's also a kind of sport or the artistic expression of human language in a tangible form.
This type of expression has been widely practiced in China and has generally been held in high esteem across East Asia.
Chinese calligraphy focuses not only on methods of writing but also on cultivating one's character and is taught as a pursuit.
It is considered as one of the four best friends of the ancient Chinese literati.
Along with playing a stringed musical instrument, the board game go and painting.
So, practising calligraphy is the lifestyle of the Chinese literati.
As we know, China has been a land of poems since ancient times, with so many great poets having emerged in history.
For the Chinese literati, they not only learn to compose poetry and prose in childhood but also handwriting.
So calligraphy is not only a basic literacy and literary talent for a man of letters but also represents the sublimation of the artistic creation of the Chinese literati.
We can say it was the combination of handwriting and the literati that formed the artistry of calligraphy.
The art of calligraphy has become one of the resources nurturing the Chinese style of humanistic education For many Chinese people it is like grasping a philosophy of life when practicing calligraphy and is considered a very good way to experience life and to taste the unique relationship between humanity and the universe.
There is such a saying that compares Chinese culture or Chinese civilization to a luxuriant towering tree with all those different kinds of art forms, like calligraphy, painting, music, literature, and so on, like its branches, but sharing the same root.
I think this could somewhat explain why people can well grasp Chinese philosophy while practicing the art of Chinese calligraphy.
Another interesting phenomenon in China is the so -called homology of painting and calligraphy, which displays a close relationship between painting and calligraphy in China.
It is easy to understand, since the Chinese characters were developed from ancient hieroglyphs.
The ancestors used simple symbols and graphics to convey information and draw the shapes of fish, frogs, birds, and human figures and poultry.
that could be regarded as painting but also the earliest writing, right?
So these earliest hieroglyphs gradually evolved into today's Chinese characters.
With centuries of development, And though Chinese painting and calligraphy have developed into their own art forms, they still share the same origin.
Anyone who wants to practice Chinese painting must know something about calligraphy and vice versa.
Besides painting, calligraphy has also led to the development of many other forms of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paper weights, and ink stones and so on.
So if someone is willing to have a better understanding of Chinese culture, calligraphy is probably the best approach to take.
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China's Chang 'e -7 lunar probe, scheduled for launch in 2026, will target the Moon's South Pole to search for water ice and test cutting -edge technologies critical for sustainable human activities on the Moon.
The mission, using an innovative hopper spacecraft equipped with a water molecule analyzer, aims to confirm the presence and distribution of water ice in permanently shadowed craters.
According to Tang Yuhua, deputy chief designer of the Chang 'e 7 mission, Chang 'e 7 planned land landing at the lunar south pole will test the capability of China's lunar probe to reach any region of the Moon.
Tang said that if lunar water ice is successfully located, it could significantly reduce the cost and time required to transport water from Earth, facilitating the establishment of a human base for long -term activities on the Moon and enabling further exploration of Mars or deep space.
According to Wu Wei Ren, the chief designer of China's lunar exploration program, the Chang 'e -7 probe comprising an orbiter, a lander, a rover, and a mobile hopper will face extreme challenges including temperatures below minus 100°C and complex terrain.
The hopper, a first of its kind lunar explorer, will jump from sunlit areas to shadowed craters to conduct detailed analyses.
The lander will deploy China's inaugural deep -space landmark image navigation system to ensure precision while the hopper utilises active shock absorption technology to safely land on slopes.
Tung said that the solar panels installed vertically on the probe are being optimised to capture low -angle sunlight near the lunar pole, adding that the mission has entered its final assembly and testing phase.
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