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      Over 50 spotted seals show up in northeast China's Liaoning for wintering

      2024-11-23 16:48 Last Updated At:17:17

      More than 50 spotted seals have arrived at the Liaodong Bay's Dalian Spotted Seal National Nature Reserve in northeast China's Liaoning Province, to bask in the sun and spend the coming winter.

      Spotted seals typically migrate to the Liaodong Bay between late October and November each year. Over 100 seals travel annually from the western Pacific to this region to rest and breed.

      The Huping Island, situated at the heart of the Dalian Spotted Seal National Nature Reserve, is one of the species' primary land habitats.

      According to scientists from the local marine research center, so far, over 50 spotted seals have migrated to the waters around the Huping Island, representing about 40 percent of the total number of seals expected to inhabit the area throughout the winter.

      With their chubby bodies, large eyes and distinctive spots, these seals were seen lounging on the beach, seeking out the most comfortable spots to bask in the sunlight.

      Experts on spotted seals say that this sunbathing process helps them disinfect and sterilize their bodies.

      Meanwhile, some seals were observed swimming in nearby waters, hunting for fish, shrimp, crabs and other crustaceans to feed themselves.

      The Liaodong Bay is the southernmost of the eight breeding areas of spotted seals in the world. As the only pinniped marine mammal that can breed in China's waters, the spotted seal is listed as a national first-class key protected wild animal in the country.

      According to local observation statistics, the number of spotted seals that visited Liaodong Bay in 2021 was 181, and the number reached 253 in 2022. In 2023, there were 302 such migratory seals recorded in the bay, showing an increasing momentum year by year.

      To better understand the migration patterns of spotted seals, researchers attach tracking devices onto rescued spotted seals and those bred through artificial intervention every year.

      Over 50 spotted seals show up in northeast China's Liaoning for wintering

      Over 50 spotted seals show up in northeast China's Liaoning for wintering

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      Chinese Foreign Ministry hosts 2025 Chinese New Year reception

      2025-01-25 01:20 Last Updated At:02:27

      Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted the Chinese Foreign Ministry's 2025 New Year reception at the Beijing Performing Arts Center on Friday.

      The event was attended by Yin Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, along with diplomatic envoys from various countries, representatives of international organizations in China, and representatives of Chinese government departments. Around 400 people attended the event in total.

      Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, said that China's foreign service has held high the banner of building a community with a shared future for mankind, strived for peace, and fulfilled its responsibility for development. China's diplomatic efforts have brought more stability and positive energy to a turbulent world, he added.

      Wang noted that in the past year, diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations have visited different parts of China to build bridges of friendship between the peoples, and devoted and contributed their strength to the friendship and cooperation between China and the countries they represent.

      China will work with all countries to bear in mind the well-being of the entire world and rise above estrangement and conflict. "Together, let us promote friendship and cooperation, enhance mutual learning among different cultures, and build a community with a shared future for mankind," he said.

      Martin Mpana, dean of the foreign diplomatic corps in China and Cameroon's ambassador to China, sent best wishes to the Chinese people for a happy New Year on behalf of the diplomatic corps.

      He said that China's diplomacy demonstrates its responsibility as a major country and makes important contributions to addressing the growing uncertainties and challenges in the world.

      Countries around the world are willing to deepen friendship, intensify exchanges and strengthen cooperation with China to build a community with a shared future for mankind, he said.

      Chinese Foreign Ministry hosts 2025 Chinese New Year reception

      Chinese Foreign Ministry hosts 2025 Chinese New Year reception

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