Russia said on Sunday that its forces had destroyed a Ukrainian train carrying foreign weapons in the past 24 hours, while Ukraine reported on the same day that its forces had repelled Russian offensives in different directions, according to their latest updates on the conflict.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Russian army launched offensives in Kharkov, Donetsk, Zaporozhye, Kherson and other directions, and repelled 17 Ukrainian counterattacks.
The Russian army struck a train carrying foreign weapons, destroyed a warehouse used by the Ukrainian forces for storing rockets and artillery shells, and targeted several locations where drones and unmanned boats were stationed.
Russian Aerospace Forces and air defense forces shot down three Ukrainian warplanes and 55 drones, according to the report.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces issued a war report on the same day, saying that there were 100 battles in the frontline areas on the day. In the Kharkov direction, Russian forces tried to attack Ukrainian positions in the Vovchansk area but were unsuccessful.
The Ukrainian side also said that the Russian forces used guided bombs to strike civilian infrastructure in Kharkov. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops launched 16 attacks on Ukrainian positions that day, with Ukrainian forces repelling 13 of them, while three battles were still ongoing.
Russia hits Ukraine's train carrying weapons, Ukraine repels Russian offensive: reports
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
