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Oil prices advanced on Thursday.
The West Texas Intermediate for March delivery increased by 1.24 U.S. dollars, or 1.9 percent, to settle at 66.43 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for April delivery gained 1.31 dollars, or 1.86 percent, to settle at 71.66 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.
Crude futures settle higher
Crude futures settle higher
Enshi Grand Canyon, a national 5A-level scenic area in central China's Hubei Province, has captivated tourists this Spring Festival holiday by combining exoskeleton robots with local Tujia folk culture.
The introduction of exoskeleton robots at the scenic area has proven popular among tourists, as the wearable gear makes the challenging mountain hike more accessible and enjoyable.
Meanwhile, tourists were treated to a series of vibrant performances, including folk dances and songs of the Tujia ethnic group, as well as robotic pony shows that perfectly fit the Year of the Horse vibe.
Tourists could also participate in cultural activities such as receiving Chinese "Fu" characters, which means good fortune, and tasting glutinous rice balls.
"It's my first time seeing performances of the Tujia ethnic group. They're amazing," said a tourist surnamed Fan.
Central China city blends sci-tech, tradition for Spring Festival celebrations
