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Here is the news. The world's first atlas of remote sensing thermal infrared images has been released by the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals in Beijing, providing valuable data support for sustainable development research.
The Atlas is based on data captured by the world's first science satellite dedicated dedicated to serving the UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development, and was launched into space in November 2021.
Gaur Hwardong, the director of the Beijing -based Research Centre, said that the Atlas includes 10 different types of landscapes in 118 different regions around the world, presenting the surface features of rivers, mountains, deserts, as well as scenes of human activities such as industrial emissions, and urban changes from a thermal infrared perspective.
Gore noted that the distribution and dynamic changes of surface temperatures on Earth are closely related to human socioeconomic activities, industrial production conditions, and geomorphic big features, making the Atlas an important tool for studying the surface energy balance, climate change, and the urban heat island effect, as well as agricultural monitoring and natural disaster assessment.
GORE expressed hopes to strengthen cooperation with more countries, United Nations agencies and international organizations, to jointly develop and launch a series of satellites in the future to form a constellation.
In that case, Gore added that scientists can continuously acquire valuable data of various types from different layers of the earth, to serve the sustainable development of all humanity.
Chinese durian enthusiasts have long satisfied the taste buds with frozen Musan King, Malaysia's signature variety of durian, but now they can finally savour the fresh fruit right on their doorstep.
In late August, a shipment of 15 tonnes of fresh Malaysian durians landed at Jungjho Xinjiang International Airport, in central China's Henan province, following quarantine approval for its entry into the Chinese market in June.
The delivery was the first entry of fresh Malaysian durians into the Chinese market, buzzing with demand from eager consumers who are used to buying the thorny pungent fruit from Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
The durians were swiftly distributed via cold chain logistics to cities including Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
on JD .com, a leading e -commerce platform in China.
The initial stock sold out within two hours.
China's appetite for this thorny fruit has soared in recent years.
The country imported around 1 .43 million tonnes of fresh durians last year, marking a year -on -year increase of over 70%, mainly sourced from Thailand and Vietnam.
income. Industry experts and business leaders are optimistic about the potential of the Chinese durian market.
Eric Chan Yihong, president of Malaysia's Durian Manufacturing Association, noted that Last year, Malaysia exported 25 ,000 tonnes of frozen whole durians and durian pulp to China.
Now, with fresh durians entering the Chinese market, export volumes are expected to rise further.
Currently, a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jangjao takes as little as five hours, and airport customs in the latter have established a green channel for cold chain goods, ensuring rapid inspection and expedited clearance procedures upon arrival." Sheng Weihua, a marketing director at Chen's Sun Fruit and Vegetable Trade Company in Jiang Zou said that Chinese consumers can enjoy fresh Malaysian durians within 24 to 36 hours thanks to the efficient logistics network.
As the fresh durian trade continues to develop, the frequency of flights between Kuala Lumpur Far and Zhengzhou is expected to increase, and plans are in the works to gradually introduce seafood, flowers, and other specialty products from Malaysia, Indonesia, and neighbouring countries to China.
Luo Wei Kang, Chairman of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, referred to the entry of fresh Malaysian durians into the Chinese market as a new beginning, noting that the air route linking Jeongjoo and Kuala Lumpur is set to expand to more countries, creating new opportunities for commercial cooperation under the frameworks of the Regional An exhibition has been launched at the emperor Qin Shi Huang's Morsoleum Site Museum in Qian, in northwest China's Shanshi Province, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the discovery and excavation of the iconic terracotta warriors.
The exhibition showcases 230 cultural relics in eight categories, many being revealed to the public for the first time, offering a glimpse into the era of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty over two thousand years ago.
In 1974, local farmers accidentally unearthed clay fragments while digging a well, leading leading to one of China's most significant archaeological discoveries, the Army of Terracotta Warriors, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1987.
Around 2 ,000 life -size clay warriors and numerous weapons have been unearthed from three pits surrounding Qin Shi Huang's tomb.
After fifty years of excavation and research, more than 50 ,000 items have been unearthed.
must. The museum has remained an iconic scenic spot in Xi 'an.
It received some 11 million visitors last year, hitting a record high number since its opening.
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A scientific research team has revealed the discovery of fossilized tracks left by prehistoric creatures in northwest China dating back hundreds of millions of years, including tracks left by birds, turtles and dinosaurs.
The fossils were buried in red sandstone, dating back to the lower Cretaceous period, in Yongjing county, of the Lin Sha Hui autonomous prefecture in Gansu Province.
Between 2020 and 2022, staff from a dinosaur museum in a local yellow river scenic area discovered a trove of 6 track sites.
5 sites were attributed to ancient birds, including one containing turtle tracks, and another was attributed to the theropod dinosaurs.
The findings of the study have been published in the journal Cretaceous Research, with scientists texts highlighting that the fossils have provided China's first evidence of turtle tracks, as well as the evidence of the coexistence of turtles and birds.
According to co -author Li Daqing, a professor specializing in paleontology at Gansu agricultural University, Yongjing is a renowned fossil site where scientists have unearthed numerous well -preserved dinosaur bones, footprints and other important early Cretaceous fossils levels dating back 145 million years.
This time, the research team discovered pairs of small and medium -sized turtle tracks, that could be identified as the first, exact ancient turtle tracks found in China, and they have better preservation levels and regularity than previous discoveries.
Lead researcher Xing Li Da, a paleontologist at China University of Geosciences, suggested that the tracks could have been made by turtles walking along the bottom of shallow waters Moreover, it was observed that some of the turtle tracks were covered by bird tracks indicating that the tracks left by turtles were formed before those left by birds.
The fossil provides a vivid depiction of an ancient ecological scene where turtles moved field, through shallow water, leaving their footprints.
As the water level receded, the area was exposed, attracting a large number of birds to feed.
Their tracks consequently intertwined with those left by the turtles.
travels. The only track site that did not contain bird tracks was that of a symmetrical, three -toed footprint measuring sixteen point six centimetres in length, which, based on its morphological characteristics, would have been made by a dinosaur." Xing added that the discovery contributed to the understanding of the dinosaur fauna in Yongjing during the early Cretaceous period and offers valuable materials for the study of the area's ancient ecosystems.
systems. Since the late 1990s, more than 2000 dinosaur footprints have been discovered in the region.
It has recently gained media attention due to its continuous findings of dinosaur fossils.
This is Special English As the air gradually cools, a remarkable but quiet transformation sweeps through the landscape.
Plants in the northern hemisphere start donning themselves in a breath -taking palette of red, yellow, and orange colours.
The ground, covered with a vibrant carpet of fallen leaves, invites people to embark on a sensory journey, with each step, gentle crunching of leaves underfoot, joins the symphony of nature's music, serving as a reminder of the impending arrival of the Autumn Equinox.
The autumn equinox, known as chō -fén in Chinese, falls on September 22nd this year.
It is the 16th solar term, out of the 24, on the Chinese traditional calendar and the fourth one in autumn.
term. The character chō means autumn and fun, in this context, literally means being equally divided.
But what exactly does the solar term divide in the realm of meteorology when the day of chō -fun arrives?
The durations of day and night are nearly equal, resulting resulting in a twelve -hour even divide of the day.
Meanwhile, with the arrival of the solar term, the autumn season has already progressed about half -way, thus it also divides the autumn season equally into two, marking a pivotal point in the cycle of nature.
Yet, chō -fen is significant to the Chinese people in more ways than just its meteorological symmetry.
It has a deeper, more profound connection with China's agriculture.
Chō -fen marks a bustling worktime for farmers.
While climate and crops vary across different regions of the country, most crops reach maturity during autumn.
It became crucial for farmers to harvest these crops swiftly and store them carefully, to shield them from the impending threats of an early frost and unpredictable, rainy weather.
But the work doesn't end with the harvest.
Cho 'fun also marks a time for sowing and planting.
In northern China, a famous farming proverb says that white dew is too early, cold dew would be too late, sowing wheat on the autumn equinox is just right.
Planting wheat at the right time allows young plants to make the most of the lingering warmth, helping them grow stronger in defence of the coming winter chill.
The importance of the season to both farmers and the country cannot be overstated.
In ancient times, people conducted elaborate rituals as an expression of gratitude for nature's blessings, and also to besiege for a bountiful harvest.
Over time, the festivities expanded to include a diverse array of entertainment activities, and the tradition remains active to this day.
It is not only an occasion to praise the agricultural achievements of hundreds of millions of Chinese farmers, but also a time for farmers to immerse themselves in unique festivities, designed especially for them.
During last autumn, Cho Fun took on an even more special role.
It marked the opening day of the 19th Asian Games, hosted in the picturesque city of Hang As a solar term of harvest, the Chinese people believe that athletes and visitors from around the world who gathered in Hangzhou would also harvest unforgettable experiences.
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An exhibition has been launched at the Emperor Qin Shuh Huang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xian in northwest China's Shanxi Province to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the the discovery and excavation of the iconic terracotta warriors.
The exhibition showcases 230 cultural relics in eight categories, many being revealed to the public for the first time, offering a glimpse into the era of Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty over 2 ,000 years ago.
In 1974, local farmers accidentally unearthed clay fragments while digging a well, leading to one of China's most significant archaeological discoveries, the army of terracotta warriors, which was added to the Inesco World Heritage List in 1987.
Around 2 ,000 life -size clay warriors and numerous weapons have been unearthed from three pits surrounding Qin Shi Huang's tomb.
After 50 years of excavation and research, more than 50 ,000 items have been unearthed.
The museum has remained an iconic scenic spot in Xi 'an.
It received some 11 million visitors last year, hitting a record high number since its opening.
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