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BEIJING

Classic songs related to CPC published

A book containing a collection of popular and significant songs in the history of the Communist Party of China has been published. A joint compilation by the Chinese Musicians Association, the People's Music Publishing House and the Party History Press, the book aims to allow audiences to use music as a medium to review the extraordinary journey of the CPC over the past century. Lyrics of 166 classic songs, 142 photographs and 97 audio clips accessible by scanning QR codes were incorporated into 10 chapters, highlighting historic moments and important figures in the history of the CPC. A rich media version of the book that will offer audiences panoramic views and an immersive experience is also reportedly in the pipeline.

YUNNAN

Migrating elephants move southeast

A herd of 14 wild Asian elephants roaming Yunnan province has moved 10.5 kilometers southeast from their previous location, authorities said. The elephants entered Longwu town in Honghe Hani and Yi autonomous prefecture at 8:20 pm on Friday and are safe, according to the headquarters in charge of monitoring their migration. The male elephant that broke away from the herd was captured and sent back to its forest home in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture on Wednesday. It is in a good condition. On Saturday, authorities dispatched 346 emergency and police staff, deployed dozens of vehicles and 23 drones and evacuated 2,259 local residents. The authorities also provided the elephants with 2 metric tons of food. The herd of 15 wandering wild Asian elephants traveled about 500 km north from its forest home in Xishuangbanna before reaching the provincial capital, Kunming, on June 2.

Xinhua