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Carving out a symbol of virtue

Editor's note: Traditional arts and crafts are supreme examples of Chinese cultural heritage. A jadeite miniature of Taishan Mountain, majestic yet intricately detailed, faithfully conveys the grandeur of the spot that has captivated ancient Chinese emperors and literati of the past and today. The mountain located in East China's Shandong province was not only a symbol of the pinnacle of …

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Carving out a symbol of virtue

China Daily

Editor's note: Traditional arts and crafts are supreme examples of Chinese cultural heritage. A jadeite miniature of Taishan Mountain, majestic yet intricately detailed, faithfully conveys the grandeur of the spot that has captivated ancient Chinese emperors and literati of the past and today. The mountain located in East China's Shandong province was not only a symbol of the pinnacle of …

Chinese Jade Jade Carving

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia says two missing after cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean

Al Jazeera

Ursa Major sank after explosion in the engine room, 14 of 16 crew members rescued, Russian Foreign Ministry says. Two crew members are missing after a Russian cargo ship sank in international waters in the Mediterranean after an explosion on board, according to Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The vessel, built in 2009, was controlled by Oboronlogistika, a company that …

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1 month ago

North China wetland welcomes large number of rare cranes

China Daily

SHIJIAZHUANG -- About 470 white-naped cranes, a bird species under first-class national protection in China, have been spotted in a wetland in North China's Hebei province, according to local authorities. The large population exceeds the number previously recorded in Haixing wetland, which is located in the city of Cangzhou, the city's wildlife rescue center said. Meng Derong, an avian expert, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Over 7,000 migratory birds gather at Jilin nature reserve

China Daily

The Momoge National Nature Reserve in Zhenlai town of Baicheng, Jilin province, recently welcomed a large group of migratory birds. Located on the border of Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, the Momoge reserve has rich natural resources and is a key habitat for migratory birds in China, attracting over 100,000 birds to rest every year. …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Over 7,000 migratory birds gather at Jilin nature reserve

China Daily

The Momoge National Nature Reserve in Zhenlai town of Baicheng, Jilin province, recently welcomed a large group of migratory birds. Located on the border of Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, the Momoge reserve has rich natural resources and is a key habitat for migratory birds in China, attracting over 100,000 birds to rest every year. …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Children across India to fold intricate origami cranes in memory of Sadako Sasaki

The Hindu

Origami cranes are being distributed in India to commemorate the memory of Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese girl who wished for survival through origami cranes. The initiative, led by the Cuckoo Movement for Children and the Peace of Paper studio, aims to encourage children across India to fold 1,00,001 cranes and send them to the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima. The …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Crane Nest Provides Clues to High Mate Fidelity

China Daily

Researchers have studied the breeding behavior of black-necked cranes in Flower Marsh, China, focusing on mate fidelity and reproductive success. They identified and tagged breeding pairs, located their nests, and collected samples for DNA extraction. The study found that black-necked cranes exhibit high mate fidelity, with seven out of nine nests being occupied by the same pair of birds. The …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

From the Titanic to tanking: How the world's most prolific shipbuilder Harland & Wolff survived world wars, IRA bombings and sinking of its most famous liner before collapsing into administration

Daily Mail

It was once the biggest and busiest shipyard around, making the UK and especially Belfast the envy of the world as workers there built some of the finest ocean liners ever seen - although including of course the ill-fated Titanic. The historic Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast faces an uncertain future as the company goes into administration - its …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tank Bund Ready for Immersion

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Barely a day ahead of the nimajjanam, officials started immersion of Lord Ganesha idols from the Tank Bund side on Sunday night. Big idols were not taken to Tank Bund on Sunday; many small idols were immersed by the cranes with the officials of line departments and the police in attendance. Earlier in the day, some members of the …

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4 months ago

Mumbai Traffic Police unprepared for Ganpati rush

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: The Mumbai Traffic Police’s unpreparedness for the Ganpati festival was highlighted on Thursday, costing commuters hours of travel time. While the Mumbai Traffic Police had issued an advisory on road restrictions and alternate routes, officers said the situation on Thursday evening was the worst they had seen in days. Anil Kumbhare, joint commissioner of police, said that apart from …

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4 months, 1 week ago

The ancient practice reviving North America's birds, bears and berries

BBC

The ancient practice reviving North America's birds, bears and berries Brandon Withrow The destruction a fire brings can be crucial for certain species to thrive. Also known as "prescribed burns" or "cultural fires", these intentionally started, controlled fires have received growing attention in recent years, as a way to clear dry undergrowth that can build up and fuel huge wildfires. …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

A great American road trip from Arizona to New Mexico

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Birdwatching at Wilcox Playa Wildlife Area Willcox was our …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

The power keeps going out at the Port of Los Angeles, raising worries about its green future

LA Times

The morning along the San Pedro docks began typically enough, summery but cool, as the first shift powered up the Port of Los Angeles. “It’s a pretty big deal with the amount of cargo they have to move,” said Thomas Jelenić, a vice president at the Pacific Merchant Shipping Assn., which represents the terminal operators. At the Port of Long …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian film showcases in Chinese cities boost bilateral ties

China Daily

Film poster of Where the White Cranes Dance. An exhibition showcasing a selection of Russian movies was recently held in three Chinese cities, drawing a large Chinese audience and raising their interest in delving deeper into Russia's history, culture and local customs. Among them were the children's movie Where the White Cranes Dance, the sci-fi tale Guest from the Future, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian film showcases in Chinese cities boost bilateral ties

China Daily

Film poster of Where the White Cranes Dance. An exhibition showcasing a selection of Russian movies was recently held in three Chinese cities, drawing a large Chinese audience and raising their interest in delving deeper into Russia's history, culture and local customs. Among them were the children's movie Where the White Cranes Dance, the sci-fi tale Guest from the Future, …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

SPG platform achieves record-breaking equipment transaction

China Daily

At the request of the Rizhao Port Group, the ship trading and material disposal integrated service platform of Shandong Port Group conducted a public auction for a lot consisting of two Rizhao Port gantry cranes on July 12. Following 91 rounds of spirited bidding, the initial price of 2.4 million yuan escalated to 8.3 million yuan, with a premium of …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Vizhinjam port sets trend in cargo handling

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, the first semi-automated container port in the country, is setting a new standard in cargo handling with the first mothership to dock at the port set to depart on Monday. This marks the country’s maiden handling of containers from a mothership with minimal manual intervention, offering a unique operational experience for shipping companies …

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6 months ago

Mothership with 2000 containers docks at Vizhinjam Port

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: MV San Fernando, the first mothership carrying 2000 containers, arrived at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday morning. In a symbolic gesture, the tug boats gave a water salute to the 300-meter long and 48-meter wide ship that reached the outer sea at 7.15 am. San Fernando departed from China's Xiamen port on July 2, and reached VIST …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

UP state bird’s growth story: Sarus census reflects encouraging trend after first round

Hindustan Times

The population of the Sarus crane, named the state bird of Uttar Pradesh in July 2015, has been increasing and the trend is expected to continue this year too, officials indicated after the first round of two-day Sarus census that concluded Friday. Sarus census reflects encouraging trend after first round In 2021, the forest department survey counts put the Sarus …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Baby cranes break out in Xizang's wildlife haven

China Daily

By Palden Nyima and Daqiong in Lhasa | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-06-19 13:03 As the breeding season unfolds in picturesque Shanza county in the Xizang autonomous region, black-necked cranes can be seen nurturing their offspring, some already in the fledgling stage. Shanza county of Nagchu, Xizang autonomous region, is a haven for the majestic black-necked crane and the iconic Tibetan …

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8 months ago

Shandong Port Equipment Group Co Ltd

China Daily

Shandong Port Equipment Group Co Ltd is a first-level unit directly under one of the world's largest port groups, Shandong Port Group Co Ltd, which is the main support and industrial expansion base for Shandong Port Group to build a world-class marine port and promote equipment intelligence. The products produced by the company, such as quayside container cranes, automatic stackers, …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Rescue mission like a red crown on cranes

China Daily

Zhao Shiwei tends red-crowned crane chicks bred at the Zhaoquan River Management Station of the Liaohe River Estuary National Nature Reserve in Panjin, Liaoning province. But due to environmental and ecological damage, the number of red-crowned cranes migrating to the Liaohe River estuary had been continuously declining when Zhao joined work at the Zhaoquan River Management Station, which is part …

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9 months, 1 week ago

As Cranes Arrive At Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site, Governor Describes Daunting Task Of Cleaning Up

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING BALTIMORE — A crane that can lift 1,000 tons, described as one of the largest on the Eastern Seaboard, appeared near the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepared Friday to begin clearing wreckage that has stymied the search for four workers missing and presumed dead and blocked ships from entering or leaving …

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Carving out a symbol of virtue

Carving out a symbol of virtue

Russia says two missing after cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean

North China wetland welcomes large number of rare cranes

Over 7,000 migratory birds gather at Jilin nature reserve

Over 7,000 migratory birds gather at Jilin nature reserve

Children across India to fold intricate origami cranes in memory of Sadako Sasaki

Crane Nest Provides Clues to High Mate Fidelity

From the Titanic to tanking: How the world's most prolific shipbuilder Harland & Wolff survived world wars, IRA bombings and sinking of its most famous liner before collapsing into administration

Tank Bund Ready for Immersion

Mumbai Traffic Police unprepared for Ganpati rush

The ancient practice reviving North America's birds, bears and berries

A great American road trip from Arizona to New Mexico

The power keeps going out at the Port of Los Angeles, raising worries about its green future

Russian film showcases in Chinese cities boost bilateral ties

Russian film showcases in Chinese cities boost bilateral ties

SPG platform achieves record-breaking equipment transaction

Vizhinjam port sets trend in cargo handling

Mothership with 2000 containers docks at Vizhinjam Port

UP state bird’s growth story: Sarus census reflects encouraging trend after first round

Baby cranes break out in Xizang's wildlife haven

Shandong Port Equipment Group Co Ltd

Rescue mission like a red crown on cranes

As Cranes Arrive At Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site, Governor Describes Daunting Task Of Cleaning Up