A team led by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Lebanese University has made a groundbreaking discovery that pushes back the fossil record of mosquitoes by nearly 30 million years and reveals a surprising truth: ancient male mosquitoes also sucked blood. Their findings, published in the journal Current Biology, showcase two exceptionally … Read more
A state-of-the-art ground transmission testing and research platform for offshore wind turbines is set to revolutionize China’s wind power technology, according to experts at a recent international wind power technology conference. The 40-megawatt wind turbine electrical and dynamic experimental platform, unveiled at the conference in Shantou, Guangdong province, marks a significant leap forward in China’s … Read more
The year 2023 stands as the hottest on record, marking a continuation of a sweltering trend that has witnessed an alarming surge in climate-related disasters. At COP28 in Dubai, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell lamented the world’s sluggish pace in addressing climate change, warning, “We are taking baby steps” when we need giant … Read more
In an effort to enhance international collaboration and support its ambitious development goals, China has announced a temporary expansion of its visa-free entry policy. Effective from December 1, 2023, ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Malaysia will be granted visa-free entry to China for stays of up to 15 days. This … Read more