Emergency operations to reinforce the dikes on the Dongliao River in northeast China's Liaoning Province are busy underway to prevent hidden dangers of possible leaking or even collapse after the water level on it rose above the warning line on Saturday due to incessant heavy rainfall since late July.
By 18:00 on Saturday, emergency workers mobilized by the local government repaired eight dikes with a length of 5,072 meters that are likely to leak water and reinforced dikes that are not high enough to combat floods. A new 2.5-kilometer-long dike has been built to fend off hidden risks in advance.
"We are working to strengthen patrols along the river and clear weeds on both the upper and lower sides of the dikes. We will immediately inform the authorities and take measures accordingly once we spot any weak points," said Dong Long, mayor of Sanjiangkou Township in Tieling City, Liaoning Province.
The Liaohe River basin might be battered by another round of heavy rainfall from Aug 4 to 5, according to the local meteorological authorities. Prevention efforts for flood are needed as the water levels on many rivers in the basin are likely to rise above the warning line.
The Liaohe River, flowing through Hebei Province and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in north China and Jilin and Liaoning Province in northeast China, is one of China's seven largest rivers. The Liaohe River basin is renowned for its status as a significant agricultural and industrial powerhouse.
Dike reinforcement busy underway in flood-hit northeast China's Liaoning
Dike reinforcement busy underway in flood-hit northeast China's Liaoning
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
