Large dolomite deposit discovered in Gansu

A large magnesium-rich dolomite deposit with estimated resources of 700 million metric tons has been discovered in Pingliang city, Gansu province, local authorities said on Wednesday. The find represents a major breakthrough in mineral exploration in the Chinese region. According to the Gansu Department of Natural Resources, geological surveys identified the deposit in the Zhuanmatai area of Kongtong district.

Innovative bridge opens to traffic

China's first double-deck cable-stayed suspension bridge — the Tongling Yangtze River Third Bridge — opened to traffic on Thursday in Tongling city, Anhui province. As the 11th bridge over the Yangtze River in Anhui, the project integrates expressways, intercity railways and freight lines, while also supporting intermodal transport between rail and water. On Thursday, the road section on the bridge was put into operation first, spanning 11.9 kilometers. The bridge is expected to further improve the comprehensive transportation system in the Yangtze River Delta region.

New alliance to safeguard biosafety

An international alliance of science and technology innovation in plant protection was recently launched in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, aiming to foster global cooperation in safeguarding plant health and food security. The BRI International Alliance of Science and Technology Innovation in Plant Protection was jointly unveiled by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences' Institute of Plant Protection and the Center for Agriculture and Bioscience International, a non-profit organization focused on addressing agricultural and environmental challenges.

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