China's Ministry of Natural Resources held an exhibition in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality in celebration of the 56th annual Earth Day, which fell on Tuesday.
The exhibition highlighted China's achievements in earth science and sustainable development, with key themes including progress in deep earth exploration, polar research and marine science.
Several important pieces of technology were on display, including China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel Mengxiang, as well as the country's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong.
"We're taking April 22nd, Earth Day, as an opportunity, to use this event and highlight technological innovation achievements in various fields of natural resources in recent years. We hope to inspire natural resource workers to use innovative wisdom to paint a beautiful China and jointly compose a new chapter of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature," Feng Wenli, Director of the ministry's Department of Science and Technology Development, said at a press conference.
Exhibition marks 56th Earth Day in Chongqing, highlighting sustainability achievements
A Chinese medical team left China on Saturday heading for Ethiopia, where they will offer technological assistance and support to talent development in the country's healthcare sector over the next 12 months.
The 14-member team includes experts in clinical medicine, medical technology, hospital administration, and logistical support.
Mainly selected from the First Hospital Affiliated to the Army Medical University (AMU) in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the team members possess extensive experience in medical practice and management.
During the mission, the experts will help the country's military hospitals to enhance medical service capacity, promote the application of new technologies, strengthen hospital operations, train professional personnel, and support the establishment of healthcare management systems, thereby contributing to the improvement of local medical services.
"I feel deeply honored by this mission, and I'm fully aware of the responsibility it carries. We are committed to carrying forward the spirit of China's overseas medical teams, which features tenacity, dedication, commitment to saving lives, and love that knows no borders, and will apply our skills for the benefit of the Ethiopian military and civilians," said team member Guo Hao from the AMU.
Since 2015, the AMU hospital has dispatched 11 batches totaling more than 100 medical experts to Ethiopia.
Their efforts gave strong support to achieving notable progress in medical facility construction, and technological and talent development in the country's healthcare sector.
China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia
