Sci-tech cooperation between China, US mutually beneficial in nature: spokesman

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Sci-tech cooperation between China, US mutually beneficial in nature: spokesman

2024-12-16 16:30 Last Updated At：21:37

The essence of China-U.S. scientific and technological cooperation is mutual benefit and win-win results, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.

Li made the statement in response to a media query after China and the United States signed a protocol last Friday to extend the Agreement Between the United States and China on Cooperation in Science and Technology for an additional five years, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

"On Dec. 13. 2024, representatives of the Chinese and U.S. governments signed a protocol in Beijing to amend and extend the Agreement Between the United States and China on Cooperation in Science and Technology, which extends the Agreement for additional five years, effective from August 27, 2024," said the spokesman.

"The essence of China-U.S. scientific and technological cooperation is mutual benefit and win-win results. The Agreement was one of the first intergovernmental agreements signed between the two countries after the establishment of diplomatic relations, providing strong support for scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States," Lin continued.

"The extension of the Agreement Between the United States and China on Cooperation in Science and Technology was an important measure to implement the consensus reached by two heads of state, which aligns with the interests of the two peoples and meets the expectations of the international community. The move would not only promote scientific and technological progress and socio-economic development of both countries, but also help both sides address global challenges and improve the human well-being around the world. We hope that the U.S. will work with China in the same direction, effectively implement the provisions of the agreement, and ensure that the results of China-U.S. scientific and technological cooperation truly benefit both countries and the world," Lin said.

Giant pandas in Macao capture hearts of visitors

2024-12-16 17:32 Last Updated At：21:07

A panda family of four in Macao has won the hearts of an increasing number of people with their fluffy appearance and adorable behaviors, attracting 290,000 visitors last year.

A pair of giant pandas Kaikai and Xinxin were chosen as a gift of the central government to the Macao Special Administrative Region in 2015. They gave birth to twin brothers Jianjian and Kangkang in Macao in 2016. The panda family is now living a happy and leisured life.

"This is our Kangkang, the younger twin. He's a little smaller in size and has a more pointed face, just like his dad Kaikai. He's also very smart and always gains affection of his breeders by acting in a cutesy manner," said a panda caretaker.

In the panda pavilion, Macao's Seac Pai Van Park, the panda family receives attentive care from their zoo keepers. They enjoy fresh local bamboo, fruit, and high-fiber biscuits every day, with special fruit and bamboo cakes on their birthdays.

"They're actually quite familiar with us. Since they're now adult pandas, we can't interact with them the same way we did when they were younger, like being in the same space. However, we still have regular interactions, such as touching them safely, which they seem to enjoy. Sometimes we clean biscuit crumbs off their mouth or nose. This helps them get used to our voices and smells, building their trust in us, which makes it easier to carry out medical checks for them," said the caretaker.

As the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China draws near, an increasing number of locals are visiting the park to see the panda family, wishing for them to thrive in Macao and bring even more happiness to the people, just as their names suggest.