[The total amount of agricultural germplasm resources preserved in China ranks first]Germplasm resources are strategic resources that ensure stable and secure supply of food and important agricultural products. Agricultural germplasm resources mainly include three types of germplasm resources: crops, livestock and poultry, and aquatic products. The latest announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs states that since 2024, China has focused on urgently needed varieties for agricultural production, accelerated the precise identification of germplasm resources and the breeding of new varieties, increased support for advantageous seed industry enterprises, further strengthened the protection of intellectual property rights in the seed industry, and achieved a number of fundamental and landmark results in the seed industry revitalization action. In the first half of 2024, a historic breakthrough was made in the protection of germplasm resources. The comprehensive survey of agricultural germplasm resources was completed, and 139000 new crop germplasm resources and 1.19 million genetic materials for livestock, poultry, and aquatic products were collected. In addition to existing preserved resources, the total amount of agricultural germplasm resources preserved in China ranks first in the world. Editor/Zhou Yingwen
As a landmark project undertaken by a state-owned energy enterprise to relocate non capital functions in Beijing, Xiong'an Science and Technology Innovation Park has officially started construction. This project focuses on building a new energy system, aiming to create an innovative highland that integrates technology research and development, achievement transformation, and industrial incubation. The project will deeply integrate various clean energy sources such as geothermal and photovoltaic, create a nearly zero carbon demonstration park, and plan to introduce national innovation platforms and high-end talents, focusing on cutting-edge fields such as smart energy and hydrogen energy. This move is not only an important measure for central enterprises to serve the construction of Xiong'an New Area and implement the "dual carbon" goals, but also a powerful push for the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the energy industry in the new area, injecting strong impetus into the creation of a world-class green and smart new city.Editor/Bian Wenjun
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Kaiping International Wealth Plaza project, with a total investment of 180 million yuan, officially kicked off the construction. This project is undertaken by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau and is one of the key projects promoting the "High Quality Development Project of Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" in Kaiping City. The project is located in Sanbu Street, Kaiping City, with a total construction area of approximately 32000 square meters. It will build a 15 story hotel and a 7-story office building, as well as a commercial podium. After completion, it will integrate accommodation, business, catering, and entertainment, becoming another important urban commercial complex and new landmark in Kaiping City. The commencement of this project will not only effectively enhance the quality of urban functions and meet the diverse consumption needs of citizens, but also provide a large number of job opportunities for the local area, injecting new vitality into the high-quality development of the economy in Kaiping city.Editor/Bian Wenjun