The lunar soil samples brought back from China's Chang'e-6 mission from the far side of the moon will be on display at the Zhuhai Airshow, which is set to be held in south China's Zhuhai City from Nov. 12 to 17.
The Chang'e-6 return capsule, parachute and the sealed tank for the samples will also be showcased at the event, allowing the public an in-person view of the precious items involved in the advancement of China's space industry.
In June 2024, China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon for the first time in human history.
The sampling site of the mission was located in the South Pole-Aitken basin, the deepest and oldest impact basin on the far side of the moon.
The highly-anticipated biennial aerospace trade show, officially known as the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, has attracted 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions, including Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy.
Lunar samples from far side of moon to be displayed at China's largest airshow
Heads of coast guard agencies from 19 Asian countries gathered Tuesday in east China city of Quanzhou to exchange views on a wide range of topics spanning tackling maritime crimes and enhancing search and rescue cooperation.
The four-day meeting, hosted by China Coast Guard (CCG), has brought together more than 50 delegates from other 18 countries and regions, as well as two international organizations.
At the meeting, the delegates will discuss critical topics including combating unlawful activities at sea, maritime search and rescue operations, and marine environmental protection. Law enforcement information sharing and capacity building are also on the agenda.
The meeting features two key highlights, according to Senior Colonel Liu Dejun, a CCG spokesman. "First, the venue has been set in Quanzhou, a historic city known as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. We will organize the delegates to visit the Quanzhou Maritime Museum, to enable them to gain an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of the Maritime Silk Road and the development of maritime civilization. We have also arranged for the experience and display of traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage skills such as the Nanyin (a performing art that combines singing and instrumental music) and Zanhuawei (a type of colorful and distinctive floral headdress for women), to showcase the unique charm of Chinese culture and promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning," Liu said.
"Second, We have added three new topics this year: marine carbon sink law enforcement, security of sea lanes, and maritime counter-terrorism. This allows us to present China's latest maritime law enforcement concepts, while encouraging member agencies to focus on addressing non-traditional maritime security challenges," he said.
Asian coast guard agencies gather in China for annual meeting
