A pod of Chinese white dolphins have been spotted by tourists in Bochao Bay, Danzhou City, south China's Hainan Province, with footage showing two of the rare marine mammals swimming and playing in the waters.
The Chinese white dolphin, a species under the first-class state protection, is often called "aquatic giant panda." It is also a flagship species of the marine ecosystem. Calves are typically dark gray, gradually turning pinkish-white as they mature.
The global population of Chinese white dolphins is 6,000, with approximately 5,000 distributed in Chinese waters, where the population has remained stable and their habitats continue to improve, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
This year marks the conclusion of the "Action Plan for the Conservation of Chinese White Dolphins (2017-2026)," which was initiated and carried out by the ministry. The dolphin sighting in Danzhou is a reassuring sign of the plan's success in protecting the species and preserving the health of China's coastal ecosystems.
Chinese white dolphins spotted in waters off Hainan
Chicago youth said the United States should not view China as its No.1 enemy and the two countries should have more technological exchanges.
The youth expressed themselves in random street interviews with China Global Television Network (CGTN).
They said there are competitions between China and the U.S., but China is doing a great job of building their cities.
"China is doing a good job with how it's handling the U.S. given the volatility of the government here," said a local resident.
"We're definitely in competition economically speaking," said another interviewee.
"I don't think there's necessarily a reason why they have to then be enemy number one in that sense. They're doing a great job kind of building up their cities. I think we have a lot to learn from them," said still another interviewee.
In terms of China's technological advancement, the interviewees said China's automobile industry is developing at a rapid pace and they are looking forward to seeing more Chinese cars in the U.S. and more technological exchanges between two sides.
"Chinese vehicles, I would love to see them in the U.S. I think they're miles ahead in terms of production and cost and especially electronic vehicles," said an interviewee.
"Probably some more Chinese cars here. Really cheap, really great cars from what I hear and what I saw when I was there," said another interviewee.
"I feel like there's a lot to learn like technology-wise. I feel like the U.S. kind of holds itself back," said still another interviewee.
Random street interviews catch Chicago youth's impression on China
