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BEIJING

480 on-duty police deaths last year

A total of 315 regular police officers and 165 auxiliary police personnel died in the line of duty last year, the Ministry of Public Security said. Another 4,941 regular police officers and 3,886 auxiliary personnel were injured while performing their duties. The ministry noted that over the past year, the police force made great contributions to the country's economic development, social stability and, in particular, the fight against COVID-19. Statistics show that 3,773 regular police officers died in public service over the past decade, and 50,000 others were injured.

JIANGSU

525 centenarians live in 'longevity city'

Rugao, a city in Jiangsu province renowned for the longevity of its residents, has registered a record number of 525 centenarians, according to local authorities. As of Jan 1, the city had 16 centenarians aged 105 or above among its total population of about 1.4 million, with the oldest being 109 years old, the city's bureau of civil affairs said. Healthy eating and sleeping habits, as well as a favorable environment, are believed to have contributed to longevity in Rugao.

Xinhua