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A view of the Museum of Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. /CMG Entering the Museum of Huazhong Agricultural University feels like stepping into a world of natural wonders. With its vast collection of specimens, from insects and marine life to wild animals and plants, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the diversity of life on earth. A standout exhibit is the preserved half-skeleton of a horse, providing an intriguing look at equine anatomy. This display serves as an educational tool for veterinary students while also offering the public valuable insights into the university's research contributions. This immersive experience is just one example of a new wave of university museums across China that are now opening their doors to the public. For instance, several university museums in Beijing have started welcoming visitors since August, offering diverse experiences in culture, history and technology. Among them, Beijing Union University's museum highlights archaeological discoveries and cultural preservation efforts, while the Museum of Ethnic Costumes at Beijing Fashion Institute focuses on China's rich traditions of ethnic fashion. At the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, visitors can explore the evolution of printing technology, a significant chapter in China's contributions to global history.…Original link

People enjoy a film in the floating movie theater at Donghu Beach in Wuhan, Hubei Province on July 22, 2024. / CFP The first floating movie theater has opened its gates to welcome guests at the Donghu Beach in Wuhan, Hubei Province. To ensure the safety of the customers, the floating cinema is staffed with special safety personnel and the number of rafts has been limited to 15. The water in the viewing area is about 80 centimeters deep. Editor:Yu WangOriginal link

Photo taken on Sept. 3 shows tourists enjoying a light show in front of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, capital city of Hubei Province. Inspired by the long history and rich culture of this iconic tower, an immersive light show offers a visual feast to visitors through a blend of cutting-edge technology and artistic performance. (Photo: Hubei Daily/Zhu Xiyong) Editor:Chen ChenOriginal link

The construction of the Ganlu Mountain International Ski Resort was completed in Huangpi District, Wuhan City, on August 30, 2024. With an area of about 60,000 square meters, the ski resort is the largest of its kind in central China. It features a 420-meter slope and a ski track with maximum drop of 73 meters. (Photo: Hubei Daily/ Ni Na) Editor:Yu WangOriginal link

Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. The 7th-seeded Chinese ace beat Vekic 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals. GETTY IMAGES/AFP The same opponent, a tougher win and a new piece of history in the making — China's top ace Zheng Qinwen is living up to her Olympic gold standard, and possibly beyond, after winning her New York rematch with Donna Vekic. Zheng's second consecutive win over Vekic, following her straight-sets Olympic final victory over the Croatian in Paris almost a month ago, has kept her on course for something even bigger — to become just the fourth woman ever to bag Olympic gold and win the US Open in the same year, joining Serena Williams (2012), Venus Williams (2000) and Steffi Graf (1988). Her 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-2 win, which ended at 2:15 am on Monday — the latest finish to a women's match in US Open history — also made Zheng the second Chinese woman, after retired two-time major winner Li Na, to reach the quarterfinals twice at Flushing Meadows, and the first to do so in consecutive years. Yet, standing…Original link

Nguyen Thi Phuc, a Vietnamese student at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, has a deep-rooted connection with Chinese language and culture. Her journey began in 2015 when she graduated from the Department of Chinese Language of Hanoi Open University. She then joined China Railway Sixth Group, witnessing China's prowess in infrastructure development during the construction of Vietnam's first light rail project. During this time, she also went from being a Chinese translator to being a project manager assistant. Then, she moved to Wuhan, and in 2022, she established an online community to help Vietnamese parents learn pinyin so that they can teach their children the Chinese language. Now, as she pursues higher education at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Nguyen has rekindled her love for the Chinese language and discovered a new passion for the guqin, a traditional Chinese instrument. Her dream is to one day play "High Mountains and Flowing Water" on the guqin in Vietnam, using the melodies of the ancient instrument to promote global understanding and harmony. Editor: Surnamed xiong  Original link

The ticket sales ceremony for the 2024 Wuhan Open tennis competition took place on Aug 20, announcing ticket prices ranging from 50 yuan ($7.01) to 1,880 yuan. Tickets for this year's Wuhan Open officially went on sale on the same day. The officially designated ticketing platforms for the 2024 Wuhan Open include Damai, Ctrip, Piaoxingqiu, ShowStart, and Kange bisai, offering various ticket types, such as Carnival tickets, Enjoyment tickets, and Central Court tickets. Prices for Central Court tickets range from 580 yuan to 1,880 yuan, while grandstand tickets range from 180 yuan to 680 yuan, available for day and evening sessions. In addition to these tickets, limited special offer single tickets and packages are also available, with the special offer ticket sales period running from Aug 20 to 22 only. The Wuhan Open this year will be upgraded to a WTA 1000-level event, running from Oct 5 to 13, with qualifying matches starting on Oct 5 and the main matches scheduled from Oct 7 to 13. Approximately 120 top players, including Zheng Qinwen, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek, will compete in the tournament then. The competition will take place at the Central Court and Court 1 of the Optics Valley…Original link

The Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (also known as Optics Valley of China, or OVC) launched the Life Health Industry Supply Chain Alliance on Aug 16, with over 40 companies and institutions participating and signing agreements worth a total of 5.4 billion yuan ($757.05 million). This alliance builds upon the existing strengths of platform companies like Sinopharm Group and Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, while also incorporating the Hubei Science and Technology Innovation Supply Chain Platform and key life health enterprises, research and development institutions and financial institutions in OVC. The alliance aims to facilitate the innovative allocation of production factors and promote collaborative development across the entire industrial chain. OVC launches the Life Health Industry Supply Chain Alliance. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China] "The alliance provides us with an opportunity to work with leading life health companies from around the world," said Liu Jingyun, chairman of Sinopharm Group Hubei Co, a member of the alliance. "By adopting a supply chain mindset, we can work together to solve development challenges and achieve new growth." OVC boasts comprehensive strengths in the life health industry, ranking among the top five in China and first in the central region. The zone…Original link

The flamingo bred in Wuhan. [Photo provided to China Daily] A baby flamingo hatched in an incubator at Wuhan Wildlife Kingdom recently, marking the first successful captive breeding of the species in Hubei province. Flamingos, which typically inhabit the shallow waters of salt lakes, marshes and lagoons in temperate and tropical regions, are relatively rare in China. The complex breeding environment posed challenges for their daily care and reproduction. Wuhan Wildlife Kingdom initiated a captive breeding program for flamingos to tackle the issue. The team gained a deep understanding of the birds' ecological habits, dietary preferences and reproductive characteristics through six years of feeding and observation, according to the park. A team of experienced caregivers and breeders was assembled to study the birds' environment, feed and the impact of human intervention. Guided by domestic animal experts, they created a recirculating water system within the flamingo enclosure and installed new sprinklers. The outdoor area was renovated to simulate the humid and secluded environment of the flamingos' natural habitat, adding shrubs and other vegetation. Apart from improving infrastructure, caretakers made precise adjustments to the flamingos' feed, which also contributed to the successful mating. Chen Xiaoying, one of the caregivers, said the newborn…Original link

Feet and fists fly at the opening ceremony of the Asian Youth Karate Open and Training Camp. [Photo provided to en.whkfq.gov.cn] The Asian Youth Karate Open and Training Camp kick-started on Aug 11 at the Wuhan Sports Center, located in the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone – in Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei province. The five-day event has attracted 58 teams and nearly 450 athletes from 14 countries and regions, including China, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Malaysia. It's the first time that an intercontinental-level youth karate event has been held in China. Following the opening ceremony, athletes will participate in two days of intensive pre-competition training led by a team of distinguished instructors, including Olympic champion Sajad Ganjzadeh and other renowned karate exponents. The official competitions will take place on Aug 13-15. Rashid Al-Ali, vice-president of the Asian Karate Federation, announces the opening of the event. [Photo provided to en.whkfq.gov.cn] In addition to the competition, the event will feature cultural exhibitions showcasing karate's history, as well as the rich cultural heritage of Hubei province. The activities aim to promote the sport, enhance the city's image and foster cultural exchanges and friendship among Asian youth. The Wuhan Sports Group,…Original link

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen gives a speech via video link at the ticket sales ceremony for the Wuhan Open, on Aug. 20, 2024. (Photo: Hubei Daily / Shi Gong) Tickets for the Wuhan Open, one of the 10 WTA1000 tournaments worldwide, went on sale on Tuesday. The tournament is set to return to Wuhan for the first time since 2019. It will be held from October 7 to 13 at the Optics Valley International Tennis Center, which features a retractable roof center court and is able to hold more than 13,000 spectators. As the provincial capital city of Hubei, the home province of China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen, a gold medalist of the women's tennis singles at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, and China's two-time Grand Slam champion Li Na, Wuhan witnessed the popularity of tennis grow exponentially in the past two decades. "I am very excited to compete in the 2024 Wuhan Open. I hope to achieve good results this year. I'll see you at the Wuhan Open,” said Zheng Qinwen via video link at the ticket sales ceremony. Editor:Yu WangOriginal link

In the first seven months of this year, the total import and export value of the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (also known as Optics Valley of China, or OVC) surpassed 1 trillion yuan ($13.94 billion), representing half of Wuhan's total and nearly one-third of Hubei province's total. During this period, 74 businesses in the zone entered foreign markets for the first time. The Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China] While new companies are entering the global market, existing leading enterprises are also strengthening their overseas efforts. According to relevant authorities, over 1,000 foreign trade companies in OVC achieved significant growth, with the foreign trade value of key players like TCL and Lenovo Wuhan increasing by more than 20 percent. "The fact that enterprises are actively seeking overseas expansion demonstrates both their own development aspirations and the favorable business environment and foreign trade ecosystem of OVC. Abundant resources and support help them approach the global market with a more open mindset," said Chen Bo, director of the Optical Valley Institute for Free Trade. The Optics Valley Aviation Super Logistics Center. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China] Since 2023, OVC has secured…Original link

Central China's Hubei province is poised to accelerate its application of low-altitude flying vehicles, building low-altitude sites within logistics parks, express distribution centers, and key business districts across the province, to support express delivery giants in achieving regular drone logistics operations. The recently released "Hubei Province Action Plan for the High-Quality Development of the Low-Altitude Economy (2024-2027)" sets a clear goal of exceeding 100 billion yuan ($13.93 billion) in the low-altitude economy industry in Hubei province by 2027. This new economic frontier promises exciting prospects for six low-altitude formats, including emergency rescue, logistics distribution, market tourism, urban transportation, agricultural and forestry production, and Beidou (China's satellite navigation system) applications. A drone in operation. [Photo/Hubei Daily] Hubei is expected to lead in launching trial urban and inter-city low-altitude passenger transport routes within the Wuhan metropolitan area. The province focuses on supporting aviation businesses in developing urban air traffic using eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft as the core. This will shorten the travel time between Optics Valley Square and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to a mere 20 minutes by use of the "flying taxi". Hubei also plans to expand the application of low-altitude flying vehicles in scenarios such as forest…Original link

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