Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient ocean on Mars

A study based on data from China's Mars rover Zhurong provides key evidence that an ancient ocean once existed on Mars' northern plains, suggesting that the planet could have been habitable, according to the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on Friday.

Data from the rover revealed multiple layers of inclined sedimentary structures at depths of 10 to 35 meters beneath the southern part of Utopia Planitia region in Mars' northern hemisphere, near the rover's landing site.

These geological features closely resemble coastal sediment deposits on Earth, and such structures can only form in stable, long-lasting bodies of water.

The findings suggest that Mars may have experienced a long period of warmth and moisture, potentially making it habitable.

Zhurong, China's first Mars rover, successfully landed in southern Utopia Planitia on Mars in May 2021.

Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient ocean on Mars

Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient ocean on Mars

Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient ocean on Mars

Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient ocean on Mars

Myanmar's new President U Min Aung Hlaing met Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar's capital, on Saturday.

Noting that Myanmar consistently regards its relationship with China as the most important bilateral tie, U Min Aung Hlaing emphasized that Myanmar stays committed to the one-China principle and highly appreciates and actively supports the China-proposed four global initiatives.

The new Myanmar government expects to strengthen high-level exchanges with China, advance the construction of the Myanmar-China Economic Corridor, and work together to maintain border peace and stability, while continuously deepening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries, the president said.

Myanmar will never allow any activities that harm China's interests within its borders, and will continue to intensify its crackdown on online gambling and telecom fraud and take concrete measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Myanmar, he added.

For his part, Wang stressed that China's policy toward Myanmar remains consistent. China firmly supports Myanmar in following a successful development path that suits its national conditions and is supported by its people; firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity; and firmly supports Myanmar in achieving national peace, reconciliation and social harmony, he said.

Wang also noted that building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future perfectly aligns with the development and revitalization needs of both countries and serves the fundamental interests of both peoples, urging both sides to unswervingly follow this path.

China is willing to cooperate with Myanmar to resolutely and thoroughly eradicate online gambling and telecom fraud, he noted. China will also support Myanmar's participation in more dialogue and cooperation mechanisms and the enhancement of its interaction with ASEAN, Wang added.

Myanmar president meets Chinese FM