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The cuisine of east #China's Wuxi City stands out for its unique sweetness. Its local specialties, such as deep-fried crispy eel and fried gluten, boast distinct flavors. Don't miss the Wuxi-style Xiaolongbao, with its sweet, juicy filling, and the tender, sweet-glazed braised pork ribs! Be sure to get stuck into these tasty treats and get your lips sticky if you ever visit Wuxi. #RisingStarCities

#China's independently developed offshore drilling platform, Xijiang 30-2B, was installed in the South China Sea, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). For more: https://lnkd.in/gJanNsJK

To tour the galleries of the Luoyang Museum is to brush off the dust of history and reveal the colorful and whimsical aspects of ancient life. Here, you find not only awe-inspiring relics but also endearing terracotta figurines. With their charming poses, they traverse the centuries to share tales of the past. From smiling human figures to lifelike animal statues, each exhibit exudes the wit and wisdom of the ancients. The Luoyang Museum is a guardian of culture, where charming antiquities act as cultural messengers conveying the warmth and allure of Heluo Culture. #history #culture

If you're a fan of the classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, you may feel a bit starstruck when you visit the Wuhou Shrine in #Chengdu. Originally built around 1,700 years ago, it's dedicated to Zhuge Liang, the famous statesman from the Three Kingdoms era. But it also houses statues of Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, Guan Yu and many other key characters from that period. #history #travel

Did you know there's a magical place in China where you can admire breathtaking cherry blossoms? Get ready for a blooming adventure at the enchanting Yuantouzhu Scenic Area on Taihu Lake in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province!  🌸🏞️ As one of the world's top destinations for viewing cherry blossoms, Yuantouzhu Scenic Area is home to over 30,000 cherry trees of more than 100 varieties. Take a leisurely stroll through the valley and explore the beautiful pavilions. Each spot offers a unique view, perfect for your floral selfies! 📸✨ Share your best Wuxi cherry blossom photos with #RisingStarCities and tag us! Let's spread the beauty together!

China's robotaxi is seeing an order surge in the megacity of Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province. Daily peak orders are reportedly exceeding 20 per vehicle, catching up to the volume of those from a traditional taxi, multiple media outlets reported, citing "Hubei Release," an account affiliated with the local government's news center.

China’s effort to restore green coverage yields remarkable results   After decades of relentless efforts, China has made significant progress in advancing afforestation programs to address desertification and contribute to global ecological restoration.   Since 2012, a total of 20.33 million hectares of desertified land have been rehabilitated, amounting to 53 percent of all the reversable desertified land in the country.   Between 2012-2022, China's accumulative afforestation area reached 960 million mu (64 million hectares). Additionally, 165 million mu of grassland was improved, and more than 12 million mu of wetlands were added or restored.   From 2009 to 2019, desertified land experienced a net decrease of 50,000 square kilometers, while sandy land saw a net decrease of 43,300 square kilometers.   It is estimated that about 15 million people in the areas under the program have been lifted out of poverty by developing forestry and fruit growing industries. #DeepeningReform  

#China is recording an increase in patents and trademarks granted to foreigners, according to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).   The number of effective invention patents owned by foreign applicants in China exceeded 900,000 last year, an annual increase of nearly 5 percent. The trademark sector has witnessed a similar trend, with the number of valid trademark registrations by foreign applicants in China surpassing 2.1 million, up 3.4 percent year on year.   The growth reflects the confidence of foreign enterprises in China's intellectual property (IP) protection, said Shen Changyu, head of the CNIPA, during a recent symposium attended by 11 foreign-funded enterprises, including AstraZeneca, Ford Motor, LEGO, and Tesla on July 9.   China leads the world in patent applications and is making strides towards becoming an IP power. A recent blueprint for establishing an IP protection system represents the country's latest step in this endeavor.   It was formulated by the CNIPA and eight other authorities, and proposes measures in several areas, such as policy standards, law enforcement and talent cultivation.   According to the CNIPA, the blueprint serves as a roadmap for IP development until 2035, the deadline year for China to modernize and strengthen its IP protection system.   It also highlights efforts to enhance IP protection rules in new fields and emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, gene technology and livestreaming.   China has made significant improvements in the efficiency of its patent examination process in recent years. According to data released by the CNIPA, the review time last year was reduced to just 16 months, shorter than in the United States, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.   The new plan aims to further expedite the examination process for invention patents, cutting it to 15 months by 2025.   The country has already established numerous fast IP service centers nationwide, serving over 150,000 enterprises. According to the plan, more efforts will be dedicated to expanding coverage. #DeepeningReform

Sitting at 3,700 meters above sea level, Basum Tso Lake is one of the largest among over 1,000 lakes in southwest #China's #Xizang Autonomous Region. For ages, the lake has been famous for its turquoise-colored water. Miraculously, the lake water manifests different colors with the change of seasons. The lake covers an area of 25 square kilometers, with an average depth of 60 meters. Between the forest and vales, the meltwater of glaciers streams down the ravines ceaselessly into the lake, offering a perfect sanctuary for migratory bird species. Check out the breathtaking views there.

#China has made remarkable progress in improving the living conditions in rural areas, data from the country's agricultural ministry shows.   The country stepped up efforts to strengthen the weak links in public infrastructure in 2023. Over 73 percent of China's rural households have gained access to sanitary toilets, the rural residential sewage treatment rate stands at over 40 percent, and clean-up campaigns have been launched in over 95 percent of villages. Additionally, over 90 percent of villages in China are serviced by household waste disposal solutions. Further efforts will also be made to fulfil the practical demands of rural residents and provide inclusive public services.   China achieved its poverty alleviation targets at the end of 2020, whereby 98.99 million rural people living under the poverty line of about $1 per day were taken out of poverty and 832 poverty-stricken counties as well as 128,000 villages were removed from the poverty list. #DeepeningReform