(China Daily) A record 26 rare Dalmatian pelicans were recently observed at the Jiuduansha Wetland Nature Reserve in Shanghai, highlighting the city's progress in biodiversity conservation and ecological protection.

The sighting follows two separate encounters in January, when a total of 17 Dalmatian pelicans were recorded at the reserve. The species had last been seen there in November 2021, when a single bird was spotted.

The Dalmatian pelican, a first-class nationally protected species, is the largest of all pelican species and one of the world's biggest waterfowl. It measures 1.6 to 1.8 meters in length and weighs more than 10 kilograms. Adults can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters and weigh as much as 15 kg.

(China Daily) China's burgeoning culture and tourism industries enjoy a very promising future, which can greatly boost domestic consumption and promote the nation's high-quality development, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said that based on the market's encouraging and robust growth last year, he is confident of the steady development of China's culture and tourism industries.

(China Daily) The continued growth of Ne Zha 2's box office will spark stronger interest in Sichuan province, the birthplace of the film series, creating new development opportunities for its culture and tourism sectors, said Chen Guanghao, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, during the ongoing two sessions in Beijing.

The animated film, released during Spring Festival this year, has grossed nearly 15 billion yuan ($2.07 billion).

(Xinhua) China's railway network transported 622 million tons of cargo in the first two months of the year, an increase of 2 percent year on year, the country's railway operator said Wednesday.

China's railway industry has been working to optimize transportation services and improve the efficiency of delivering daily necessities, which has supported economic activity and ensured people a warm winter, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd (China Railway).

(China Daily) The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province, set to become the world's tallest bridge, is 95 percent complete, with installation of the bridge deck panels expected to finish by mid-March, a deputy to China's top legislature said during the ongoing two sessions.

Zhang Shenglin, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, said the bridge's main structure was completed in January, and engineers have overcome key technical challenges.

(Xinhua) A snub-nosed monkey is pictured at the Baima Snow Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 10, 2025. The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

(China Daily) Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd’s full-year profit inched higher, defying expectations for a drop, as the carrier benefited from continued strong demand for air travel and robust cargo volumes.

Net income rose 1 percent in the 12 months ended Dec 31 to HK$9.9 billion ($1.3 billion) year-on-year, the airline said Wednesday. That was better than analyst estimates of HK$8.1 billion. Sales for the full year were HK$104.4 billion, compared with estimates of HK$103.8 billion.

(China Daily) Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft supplier, has designed and built two models of the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or eVTOL, and is working on their flight tests, according to a senior AVIC expert.

(Xinhua) By the end of February, cargo volume on the Chancay-Shanghai shipping route had exceeded 22,000 tons since the sea link between China and Peru became fully operational in both directions on Dec. 18, 2024, according to Shanghai Customs.

The total cargo value reached 610 million yuan (about 85.03 million U.S. dollars), the customs department said Tuesday.

(China Daily) Jewelers see the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show as a prime platform to connect with global customers — particularly those from emerging economies — and believe organizers should ramp up their overseas marketing efforts.

The show drew more than 4,000 jewelry companies from over 40 countries and regions to Hong Kong. The event, showcasing raw materials, finished jewelries, and technical tools, ran until Saturday.
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