the world is changing fast but you can learn it at a slower pace special English you're listening to special English here's the news according to local authorities the elephant heard that gained widespread recognition for its This epic journey through southwest China's Yunnan Province has welcomed four new babies over the past three years, indicating a healthy and thriving wild Asian elephant population.
In March 2020, the elephant herd, also dubbed China's wandering elephants, left a forest nature reserve in Xixuanbanna Diatonomous Prefecture, in Yunnan, and tricked about 500 100 kilometers northwards to the provincial capital Kunming, arriving in June 2021.
The herd then headed south again and finally returned to their original habitat in the Yangyang area of Xi -sheongbana National Nature Reserve in December 2021.
Wang Bin, head of the Asian Elephant Protection and Management Center in Xi -sheongbana noted noted that since returning to their homeland, the elephants have been in good health and their population continues to grow.
Currently the wild elephant family has split into two groups.
One group of thirteen elephants still roams the Mangyang area, while the other group of seven elephants co -exists with 28 wild elephants from another family in Da Du Gang township in the city of Jinghong.
Taking the wandering family as representative, the frequent births of new babies and the splitting and merging of herds fully demonstrate that there is frequent communication between the local elephant groups, and they are reproducing healthily.
That is according to Chun -Feh, director of the Asian Elephant Research Center under the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
Asian elephants, a pivotal Several species in the rainforest ecosystem are under first -class national protection in China.
The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan.
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A medical university will use quantum computing technology to accelerate the development of small molecule drugs and improve the drug design efficiency, bringing in new ideas for for the pharmaceutical research and development.
Bongbu Medical University in East China's Anhui Province made an agreement with the Origin Quantum Computing Technology Corporation to develop the quantum computing powered application for molecular docking.
According to Zhang Yishuan, a researcher with the University, small molecule drugs can easily penetrate the cell membrane to reach any location and interact with target proteins to exert the corresponding therapeutic effects.
Designers of small molecule drugs need to use molecular docking to find the matching pairs of small molecules and target proteins.
traditional molecular docking practices rely on high -performance computer clusters for extensive calculations which are often slow and lack precision.
Quantum computing technology can break the bottlenecks and significantly improve the speed and accuracy of small -molecule drug design.
According to the Origin Quantum, its team has developed a series of applications for drug design based on the Origin Wu -Kong, the third -generation superconducting quantum computer, which can effectively predict the properties of drug molecules and their interactions with each other.
Do Menghan, vice director of the Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center of Anhui Province, noted that this cooperation will lay a solid foundation for the design of small molecule drugs, accelerate the development of innovative drugs, and promote progress in the life sciences sector.
Here listening to special English Known for its e -commerce and Hanfu production industries, Cao Xian County in East China's Shandong Province is actively exploring ways to boost Hanfu sales during the scorching summer months.
Li Zhen operates a local Hanfu workshop.
workshop, he explains that traditional Han fu are typically long dresses making summer and off season for their purchase.
To address this, the workshop has introduced shorter Han fu designs this summer, including half skirts and midi skirts, catering to the needs of customers enduring the heat.
Li Zuhlei, head of a Han Fu exhibition hall in Cao Xian, highlighted the popularity of one of their new summer dresses, made from acetate imitation fabric.
The dress is thinner and devoid of the folds typical of traditional horse -face skirts, making it a comfortable choice for women of all ages.
The increasing popularity of traditional Chinese clothing, including Hanfu and horse face skirts, has given rise to the Guoqiao or National Wave.
This blend of classical attire and everyday wear appeals to today's younger generation.
During the graduation season this year, Gao Yanjun, who runs a Hanfu business, partnered paired with several universities to integrate elements of Hanfu and school characteristics into the bachelors' uniforms.
Kwong -fan Shing, Director of the Culture and Tourism Department of Cauchian County, believed that the younger generation will drive the growth of Hanfu and traditional culture, creating a sustainable cycle of development.
Zhang Zechen, a new graduate in fashion design, was captivated by traditional Chinese culture, after After participating in a Han -Fu themed event last October, she decided to return to her hometown to design Han -Fu and has since secured a contract with a local company.
Zhang said that the summer fashion boom proved the market values of the creativity of the post -2000's generation designers.
Data from e -commerce platforms reveals that among the top 2 ,000 online Han Fu stores in In China, 1 ,200 are based in Cao Xian, employing nearly a hundred thousand people.
The entire process from dyeing, cutting to sewing the clothes can be completed there within 5 km, forming a complete industrial chain and brand incubation system.
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Shanghai Disney Resort has announced the plan to add a Spiderman themed attraction to Shanghai Disneyland, the first major telling of a Marvel story at the park.
work, the attraction will feature a rollercoaster experience.
Josh DiAmaro, chairman of Disney Experiences at The Walt Disney Company, unveiled details details about the new attraction during Disney's Global Fan Expo, which was held earlier this month in California.
In addition to the Spiderman attraction, Shanghai Disney Resort is working on its third themed hotel adjacent to the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel.
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The hot summer is finally coming to an end in China.
As the Chinese bid farewell to summer, they embrace the end of heat, the 14th, among the 24 solar terms, also known as Qiu -Shu in Chinese.
Falling on August 22nd this year, the arrival of Chuxu means that most parts of China are getting ready to leave the hot summer behind and embrace the mild autumn season.
This term beautifully captures the essence of the change, with chū conveying the idea of stopping or ending, while shū signifying the summer heat.
so chusu means the end of the summer heat.
Different solar terms are often accompanied by distinct folk customs and chusu is no exception.
One of the customs is the floating of river lanterns.
Why do people float river lanterns at this time of the year?
In Chinese mythology, this practice has something to do with two immortal figures, Jürung and Gong Gong, legend has it that Zhu Rong was the God of Fire and the summer season.
He possessed a personality that shined with bravery, kindness, and sympathy, witnessing Seeing humans grappling with harsh climates, diseases and natural threats like predators, he decided it was high time to lend a helping hand.
He taught humans how to use fire, to bring warmth to cold nights, to turn raw ingredients into delicious food and dispel darkness with its beaming radiance." Zhu Rong's teachings brought significant changes to people's lives.
Fire became something they can no longer do without.
With time, more and more people felt grateful for all that Zhu Rong had done.
Yet amid the radiance of Zhu Rong's benevolence, shadows of envy took root in the heart of another god, Gong Gong, the stormy god of water, Gong Gong's strong feelings of envy caused a great problem.
It was like a powerful storm that disrupted the balance between fire and water.
Zhu Rong noticed the suffering of human beings and wanted to stop it.
But as the words of jealousy left Gong Gong's lips, Zhu Rong was also irritated.
A battle between nature's powerful forces ensued.
In the end, Gong Gong lost the fight.
He became even more angry, and broke one of the pillars holding up the sky.
This catastrophe led to widespread destruction and countless casualties with the world seemingly coming to an end.
Due to the severe consequences both Gong Gong and Zhu Rong were ordered to be executed for causing such havoc.
Though Before the sentencing, Zhu Rong made one final request to the God of Heaven.
Feeling deeply regretful for the calamities His recklessness had brought upon the world, Zhu Rong made a plea with the God of Heaven to lay his soul within a lotus flower, letting it drift along the river as a tribute to the lives forever altered by the flames of his folly.
The God of heaven agreed, and so Jue Rong, the God of summer and fire, died.
People called the day the end of heat.
Zhu Rong's last wish of floating river lanterns became a custom and was followed by later generations.
That's the legend behind the origin of Qushu and its custom.
Nowadays people float beautiful lotus -shaped lanterns along rivers during this period of time, both to honor Zhu Rong's contributions, and to remember their own departed loved ones.
Apart from floating lanterns, there are many other customs that are related to chu shu, for example, having duck dishes is a tradition in many regions.
The ancient Chinese people held the belief that duck meat at this time of the year was unrivaled in taste and nourishment and consuming them would contribute to one's physical well -being as an old Chinese saying goes sharing ducks during Chuu Shuu with each other wards off ailments from every home You're listening to special English That's the end of this edition of special English to recap I'm going to read one of the news items again at normal speed.
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Sichuan Bana die Autonomous Perfecture in Yunnan and trekked about 500 kilometers northwards to the provincial capital Kunming arriving in June 2021.
The herd then headed south again and finally returned to their original habitat in the Mengyang area of Sichuan Bana National Nature Reserve in December 2021.
Wang Bin, head of the Asian Elephant Protection & Management Center in Sichuan Bana, noted noted that since returning to their homeland, the elephants have been in good health and their population continues to grow.
Currently, the wild elephant family has split into two groups.
One group of 13 elephants still roams the Mengyang area, while the other group of 7 elephants coexists with 28 wild elephants from another family in Daudu Gang Township in the city of Jinghong.
Taking the wandering family as representative, the frequent births of new babies and the splitting and merging of herds fully demonstrate that there is frequent communication between the local elephant groups and they are reproducing healthily.
That is according to Chun -Fei, director of the Asian Elephant Research Center under the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
Asian elephants, a pivotal species in the rain forest ecosystem are under first -class national protection in China.
The elephants are mostly found across Yunnan.
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