Wetlands in China have seen peaking bird migration with continuous flocks of migratory birds making stopovers en route to their overwintering destination.
There are three main migratory bird routes through north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, along which tens of thousands of migratory birds stop and roost every year.
Currently, lakes and wetlands in Horqin Left Rear Banner of the region's Tongliao City have seen peaking arrivals of migratory birds.
Hundreds of white cranes, white-naped cranes and red-crowned cranes, which are first-class national protected animals, have been spotted foraging and playing in wetlands and fields, while tens of thousands other birds such as swans, wild geese and ruby shelducks resting in water to forge or flying in the sky in the afterglow of the sunset.
"Lakes and wetlands in Horqin Left Rear Banner are important transit stations and stopping points for various bird species on their migratory routes. Currently, the number of migratory waterbirds here has been monitored to be more than 40,000. They are expected to stay in farmlands or wetlands until early or mid-November, and continue their migration south after replenishing energy," said Han Qingyu, an official of Ji'ergalang Town, Horqin Left Rear Banner.
Tongliao has a total wetland area of nearly 100,000 hectares. Over the past few years, the local government has continued to strengthen the protection and restoration of wetland ecology, creating a relatively stable transit environment for migratory birds.
According to the latest monitoring, the number of migratory bird species in Tongliao has increased from 148 to over 170.
The coastal wetlands of Ganyu District in Lianyungang City, east China's Jiangsu Province, have recently captured a flock of pied avocet, a rare bird species, which sometimes spread their wings and fly, and sometimes lean over to peck at food.
The large area of wetlands along the coast of Lianyungang provides abundant food and s suitable living environment for birds.
In addition to pied avocets, rare birds such as Oriental white storks have also arrived in Lianyungang for wintering.
Wetlands in China see peaking arrivals of migratory birds
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
