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Here's the news. China's first ever carbon sink trading project in a national parks tropical rainforest has has been transacted in the tropical island province of Hainan, marking another move to achieve the country's dual carbon goals.
According to the Provincial Forestry Department, three companies signed a cooperation agreement with the Diaoluo Mountain Branch of the Management Office of the National Park of Hainan Tropical Rainforest to purchase a total of 350 ,000 Yuan, about $49 ,000 US dollars worth of tropical rainforest carbon sinks.
sinks. The carbon sinks traded originate from the Diaoluo Mountain area of the national park by removing a vigorous invasive twining vine that is harmful to trees in an area of 667 hectares of forest.
The removal of the vines will help accelerate the growth of trees, resulting in an estimated reduction of 109 ,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the next 20 years, with the carbon sink trading value exceeding 10 million yuan.
The three Many companies purchased carbon sinks for 150 ,000 yuan, 100 ,000 yuan and 100 ,000 yuan respectively, to offset their carbon emissions and contribute to carbon neutrality.
China has made a commitment to the dual carbon goals of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
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Activities ranging from an immersive digital experience to the release of new documentaries are being planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking archeological work that led to the discovery of the terracotta warriors.
An archaeological team began excavating pit number one of the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in Xian, in northwest China's Shanxi province.
in July 1974, the excavation unveiled a vast underground army of life -size terracotta warriors crafted to accompany the emperor in the afterlife.
The bronze weapons, recreating the powerful Chin army that unified the country over 2 ,000 years ago.
In 1987, the mausoleum of the first Chin emperor was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum unveiled a variety of activities to showcase recent progress in archaeological excavations, cultural relics protection, and research.
According to Li Gong, the museum's director, over the past fifty years, archeologists have excavated pits containing terracotta warriors, bronze chariots and horses, as well as acrobatic sculptures and bronze waterfowl.
Curator Lee noted that the cultural connotations, values, and humanistic ideas contained in the complex and the terracotta warriors are continuously being revealed.
Wang Yuanying, the museum's deputy director, said that a digital station at the mausoleum will begin trial operations this month.
Covering 1 ,600 square meters, it will use digital technology and interactive facilities to offer visitors an immersive experience, highlighting the unity of the Qin Dynasty, its major construction projects, and the layout of the Mausoleum and its satellite tombs.
In August and September, several major books on the terracotta warriors and the archaeological work at the mausoleum will be published.
They will elaborate on recent archaeological studies, the technological protection of cultural relics and communication and exchanges.
A number of documentaries and programs will also enhance understanding of the site.
A Netflix documentary entitled Mysteries of the Terracota Warriors has aired in more than 190 countries and regions since June, and a six -episode documentary will be shown on CCTV10 in September.
Wang said that the production and broadcasts from the Northern Song period found so far.
The ruins are located in the city of Kaifeng in central China's Henan Province, which was the ancient capital of the northern Song Dynasty for over 160 years.
Jinlong Gate is about 60 meters wide, with the gateway extending 19 .3 meters.
Wang Sanying, vice president of Kaifeng Municipal Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology, said that the overall scale of Jinlong Gate is larger than the Xun Tian Gate of the Northern Song Dynasty, which had earlier been discovered in Kaifeng II.
Wang added that the discovery of the inner city gate holds great significance in locating the imperial city of the northern Song Dynasty and the palaces within.
In the excavation that started last November, archaeologists also found overlapping walls built in different periods ranging from the Tang dynasty to the Ming dynasty.
This discovery shed further light on the historical evolution of Kaifeng.
The new discoveries proved that the Jin dynasty which overturned the Song regime did not overlay its imperial capital on that of the Song as previously speculated by researchers.
Local authorities have decided to carry out protective backfilling to bury the excavation site of Jinglong Gate ruins as the location has recently been frequently hit by heavy rains and elevated flood risks.
You're listening to Special English Hospitals across China have begun providing a variety of sanfu moxibustion services, a traditional Chinese medicine treatment applied during the hottest days of summer to boost immunity against winter chills.
Sun -fool in Chinese refers to the hottest period of the year.
Beginning on July 15 this year, the period is expected to last for forty days.
Liu Qingquan, President of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that sanfu moxibustion, which involves plastering warm herbal patches onto acupuncture points, dates back to a traditional Chinese medicine formula.
China in the Ming Dynasty some four hundred years ago, and mainly comprises white mustard seeds and dried ginger.
Liu noted that Sanfu Moxibustian is among a series of TCM approaches aimed at enhancing overall health to prepare for the cold season and protect against winter diseases.
Components of the patch also vary based on an individual's health condition and local climates.
Officials and experts stressed that the therapy is only recommended for people with certain respiratory conditions and weak immunity and is not suitable for everybody.
The Beijing Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine said that the treatment mainly targets people with chronic respiratory illnesses or allergic rhinitis as well as children, The elderly and those who feel lethargic, catch a cold or cough frequently.
The administration said earlier this month that more than 800 medical institutions across the city are certified to deliver Sanfu moxibustion services.
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Acupuncture is close.
Remember in the movie Kung Fu Panda, the protagonist, Po, suffered a long day of practicing kung fu and ached everywhere.
Mantus was helping him with acupuncture by inserting 133 needles on Po's back.
Added to UNESCO's representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2010, acupuncture is widely practiced in China.
So how was this form of traditional chinese medicine invented and why does it work?
In ancient times, there were instances where people who were suffering from certain pain were accidentally hit by some sharp objects such as the tip of a stone or thorns.
As a result, they realized unexpected pain reduction.
Therefore, the ancients began to consciously use some sharp stones to poke or pierce some parts of the body to relieve the pain.
This accidental discovery was based on the theory of qi.
chi refers to the body's life energy.
It flows through the systems of the body.
Wherever there is a blockage or disturbance of chi's flow, health issues emerge.
A commonly used metaphor is that the body has several river ways.
Chi is is the water flowing through those riverways.
When a certain point of the riverway is congested or blocked with a dam, water will build up.
Sand and mud will accumulate, causing high pressure to this riverway and possibly lead to a complete obstruction.
That's how the pain is caused.
The relation between the water and riverways is not necessarily the same as blood and blood vessels.
These riverways are intangible.
They are the body's energy channels, generally called meridians.
Each meridian is associated with a different organ system.
According to a traditional Chinese medicine theory, by inserting hair -thin needles to specific acupuncture points, The acupuncturist can restore the flow of chi, balance the body's energy, stimulate healing, and promote relaxation.
Now, modern medicine tries to explain acupuncture in this way.
One theory is that acupuncture works by stimulating the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain relieving chemicals.
Acupuncture is also set to influence the autonomic nervous system, which controls bodily functions and the release of chemicals that regulate blood flow and pressure, thus reducing inflammation and calming the brain.
Despite its effectiveness, acupuncture may also have side effects.
be sure to consult with a doctor and have a careful physical check before you go see an acupuncturist.
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Activities ranging from an immersive digital experience to the release of new documentaries are being planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking archaeological work that led to the discovery of the terracotta warriors.
An archaeological team began excavating pit number one of the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in Xi 'an in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province in July 1974.
The excavation unveiled a vast underground army of life -sized terracotta warriors crafted to accompany the emperor and the afterlife.
The warriors, modeled after real soldiers, were found alongside numerous bronze weapons recreating the powerful Qin army that unified the country over 2 ,000 years ago.
In 1987, the Maozoleum of the First Qin Emperor was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Maozoleum Site Museum unveiled a variety of activities to showcase recent progress in archeological excavations, cultural relics protection, and research.
According to Li Gong, the museum's director, over the past 50 years, archeologists have excavated pits containing terracotta warriors, bronze chariots and horses, as well as acrobatic sculptures and bronze waterfowl.
Curator Li noted that the cultural connotations, values, and humanistic ideas contained in the complex and the terracotta warriors are continuously being revealed.
Wang Yuanying, the museum's deputy director, said that a digital station at the mausoleum will begin trial operations this month.
Covering 1600 square meters, it will use digital technology and interactive facilities to offer visitors an immersive experience highlighting the unity of the Qin Dynasty, its major construction projects and the layout of the mausoleum and its satellite tombs.
In August and September, several major books on the terracotta warriors and the archaeological archaeological work at the Mausoleum will be published.
They will elaborate on recent archaeological studies, the technological protection of cultural relics and communication and exchanges.
A number of documentaries and programs will also enhance understanding of the site.
A Netflix documentary entitled Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors has aired in more than 190 countries and regions since June, and a six -episode documentary will be shown on CCTV 10 in September.
Wang said that the production and broadcast of these programs not only enriched people's understanding of the archaeological discoveries at the mausoleum but also showcased the profound historical heritage of Chinese culture.
In September, a conference will be held in Xian to commemorate the 50th anniversary.
An exhibition on the discoveries at the mausoleum will be held concurrently.
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