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Watermelons from Xiaxian County, Shanxi Province, were exported to Southeast Asian countries for the first time

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YUNCHENG, China, June 11, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the first batch of 160 “Xiale” watermelons from Xiaxian County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, was shipped to Malaysia, marking the first time that watermelons from Xiaxian county have been sold to Southeast Asian countries.   Xiaxian County is located at 35 degrees north latitude, with good ecological environment, … Continued

“An Encounter with Chinese Culture: Jiangsu Week of the Grand Canal Culture” Sets Off to Europe, Ushering in a New Chapter of Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchange

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NANJING, China, June 11, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From June 9 to 13, the China Grand Canal — listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site — will symbolically “flow” into the heart of Brussels. This year’s “Jiangsu Week,” themed around the Grand Canal Culture, offers an in-depth introduction to the canal’s origins and its vital role in shaping Jiangsu’s identity.   … Continued

Briefing Session for Exhibitors to Be Held for CP+ CAMERA & PHOTO IMAGING SHOW 2026, One of World’s Key Shows for Cameras, Photography and Imaging

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TOKYO, June 12, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) will be holding an online briefing session for exhibitors from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, for CP+ 2026, one of the world’s most renowned shows for cameras, photography and imaging. The 4-day exhibition is scheduled to … Continued

International cruise ship Adora Mediterranea starts cruise season in north China’s port city Tianjin

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TIANJIN, China, June 11, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On June 8, the “Ship of Art” Adora Mediterranea set sail with nearly 2,600 passengers, launching an international cruise route to Japan and South Korea, marking the official start of the 2025 cruise season in Tianjin, according to the Tianjin Dongjiang bonded area.   Recently, Adora Mediterranea, owned by Adora Cruises, returned … Continued

Zhenyuan’s Dragon Boat Cultural Festival Fuels Tourism and Economy

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QIANDONGNAN, China, June 10, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From May 31 to June 2, 2025, the 41st Dragon Boat Cultural Festival was held by the Bureau of Culture, Sports, Broadcast-TV, and Tourism of Zhenyuan County in Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Guizhou. Blending traditional charm with modern vitality, the cultural feast offered visitors an unforgettable Dragon Boat Festival experience. Data shows that Zhenyuan County welcomed 253,900 … Continued

Global Tourism Elites Eye New Opportunities in Hainan, China

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SANYA, China, June 10, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On June 8, the Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2025 was inaugurated in Sanya, China, and more than 450 tourism industry representatives worldwide explored new opportunities in Hainan.   Themed “Travel to Meet the World,” the event showcased the province’s advancements in enhancing international visitor experiences, such as payment facilitation, multi-language … Continued

Meishan Emerges as a New Hub for the Satellite Industry: Global Experts Gather at the 3rd Meishan Satellite Application Industry Development Conference

By Michelle Lauifata

CHENGDU, China, June 9, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On June 9, the 3rd Meishan Satellite Application Industry Development Conference officially opened in Meishan City, Sichuan Province, China. Experts in remote sensing technology, aerospace, and related fields, along with representatives from international cooperation organizations, gathered in Meishan for an in-depth discussion on technological innovation, coordinated industrial chain development, and international … Continued

RenaissThera Achieves Discovery Milestone in Its Oral Obesity Drug Program

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BENGALURU, India, June 09, 2025 /GLOBE NEWSWIRE – AsiaNet /– RenaissThera Private Limited (“RenaissThera”), a Bengaluru-based biotechnology company, announced a major milestone in its obesity drug discovery program targeting the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR). GIPR, an incretin receptor, is a validated target for peptide-based parenteral therapies where both stimulation and inhibition has shown efficacy … Continued

Experience Rope-Net Culture and Industrial Modernization

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BINZHOU, China, Jun. 6, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 29, the “Smart Binzhou, Connecting the World – Foreign Media Tour of Shandong: Binzhou Visit” delegation visited the Rope-Net Culture Experience Center in Lizhuang Town, Huimin County, gaining first-hand insight into Binzhou’s industrial modernization.   The Binzhou Datong Huimin Industrial Park, spanning 2,450 mu (about 163 hectares) … Continued