Wang Jianzhong could not hide his delight after finishing the 159-day scientific expedition in Antarctica.
On Jan 2, Jia Shuliang, one of China's most experienced helicopter pilots, lifted off in a Kamov Ka-32 from Xuelong, a Chinese icebreaker, in Antarctica to rescue 52 passengers aboard a stranded Russian research vessel that had been trapped since Christmas Eve.
With increasing human activity in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, enhancing the capacity for self-rescue and strengthening of international cooperation in polar search-and-rescue operations have become pressing needs for China, a senior official said.
China will launch a new round of crackdowns on intellectual property infringement and the production and sale of counterfeit goods, particularly in Internet-based crimes. The nationwide campaign will focus on false or deceptive advertising online. Websites with illegal video and audio materials as well as illegal trade of counterfeit products will be banned, according to a circular issued by the State Council General Office.
"Today, we lack not exciting slogans but concrete actions. We have made our position clearly enough, but we are short of indomitable spirit facing up to difficulties."
Manufacturing, sustainable growth among nations' shared interests
Beijing has made it into the top 10 of the world's most global cities for the first time, ranking eighth in the A.T. Kearney Global Cities Index.
The smog that has shrouded the northern parts of the country since last week will persist until Thursday, China's environmental watchdog said.
The search for Flight MH370 and its black box data and voice recorders has reached a critical point and must not ease up, President Xi Jinping said on Monday.
Disciplinary authorities have identified 220 recent violations of the Party's frugality rules, the country's top anti-graft agency announced on Monday.
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