Xi visits science city on inspection tour in east China's Anhui

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Xi visits science city on inspection tour in east China's Anhui

2024-10-18 15:59 Last Updated At：18:07

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday visited the Hefei Binhu Science City in Hefei -- the capital city of east China's Anhui Province -- on his current inspection tour in the province.

During the visit, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, asked about the local efforts to advance institutional innovation of science and technology, and accelerate the application of scientific and technological advances.

An inland city much less conspicuous a decade earlier, Hefei today stands as a thriving cluster of cutting-edge science and technology and dynamic tech-intensive industries.

The Hefei Binhu Science City encompasses Feidong County, Feixi County, Baohe District, Shushan District, and Luyang District, covering four national-level development zones and three provincial-level development zones. It is a key development area designated by the national major functional zoning plan and is responsible for the construction of the province's science and technology market, as well as providing support service for national laboratories.

In the course of its development over recent years, the science city, has actively striven to build itself into a world-class science zone with more concentrated scientific research elements, more dynamic technological innovation, better life services, and a more vibrant ecological environment.

Chinese expedition ships start unloading after reaching Qinling Station in Antarctica

2024-12-29 14:10 Last Updated At：14:37

China's 41st Antarctic expedition has reached a significant milestone with the arrival of the research icebreaker Xuelong 2 (Snow Dragon 2) and cargo vessel Yong Sheng at Qinling Station, China's fifth research station on the continent.

The unloading of supplies is expected to take five days. The cargo includes 6,021 tons of logistics supplies, construction materials, research equipment, and fuel to support the operation of Qinling Station. The operation is being carried out by barge, with some materials and waste expected to be transported back to China.

The 41st Antarctic Expedition mission started on Nov 1 and will last nearly seven months and is being carried out by three ships, including Xuelong, Xuelong 2, and Yong Sheng.

During the expedition, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.