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The 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance Annual Conference and "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" Is Set to Begin

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Xingyi, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2023) - The highly anticipated 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Annual Conference and "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" will officially begin in Xingyi, Guizhou on September 15th.

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  • Xingyi, China--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2023) - The highly anticipated 2023 International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Annual Conference and "World Famous Mountain Dialogue" will officially begin in Xingyi, Guizhou on September 15th.
  • The conference will focus on the themes of "Mountain Tourism Resource Innovation and Destination Construction" and "World Famous Mountains Empower the Wellness of Mountain Tourism."
  • Established in August 2017 as the world's first professional international organization dedicated to mountain tourism, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) has made significant progress in creating a platform for research, investment cooperation, dialogue, and exchange for the development of the mountain tourism industry.
  • Guided by its core mission of "protecting mountain resources, preserving mountain civilization, promoting mountain economies, benefiting mountain communities, and committed to promoting sustainable mountain tourism development," the IMTA has played a pivotal role in nurturing and building independent brands such as theme forums, International Mountain Tourism Day, World Mountain Dialogue, and Asian Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference.

Global Times: Xi's moment: National Ecology Day debuts to raise awareness, commitments

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

The country has already set ambitious goals of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

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  • The country has already set ambitious goals of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
  • Observers believe that the National Ecology Day will not only help raise ecological awareness across society, but also provide an opportunity to share China's story of ecological civilization construction with the international community, allowing better participation in global environmental and climate governance.
  • Today marks the inaugural National Ecology Day, a pioneering and symbolic commemoration, reflecting the significant position of ecological civilization construction in the new era, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at a press conference on Tuesday.
  • "Through collaborative initiatives, technology sharing and international cooperation, China plays a vital role in global environmental management, contributing to addressing global challenges such as climate change," he added.

Shenzhen to Foster Quantitative Biology Stronghold

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An international conference on quantitative biology was held recently in Southern China's Shenzhen, drawing over 300 participants from more than 20 universities worldwide to discuss illuminating opportunities and shaping the future of quantitative and synthetic biology.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An international conference on quantitative biology was held recently in Southern China's Shenzhen, drawing over 300 participants from more than 20 universities worldwide to discuss illuminating opportunities and shaping the future of quantitative and synthetic biology.
  • Jointly organized by the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, Peking University, and the Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, the 17th Q-Bio on Quantitative Biology provided a dynamic global platform for fostering exchanges in the realm of quantitative biology and its related fields, said Dr. LIU Chenli from SIAT, one of the main organizers of the conference.
  • Quantitative biology, as a typical cutting-edge interdisciplinary field, reveals the design principles and operational laws of biological systems through the organic combination of advanced measurement means and theoretical modeling.
  • The Q-Bio aims to build Shenzhen an "international exchange platform + multidimensional resource collaboration + scientific achievements sharing + accelerated industrial transformation" on synthetic biology.

ThermoGenesis Expands Board of Directors with the Appointments of Dr. Biao Xi and Dr. James Xu

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Monday, July 17, 2023

The appointments expand ThermoGenesis' Board to seven members.

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  • The appointments expand ThermoGenesis' Board to seven members.
  • Together, their expertise will significantly strengthen our Board of Directors," stated Chris Xu, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of ThermoGenesis.
  • Previously, from November 2016 to December 2019, Dr. Xu served as a member of ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc.'s Board of Directors and was a member of the X committee.
  • Dr. Xu received a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Mississippi, J.D.

China offers experience to the world in ecological protection and development of mountains

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

According to the article, China is a large mountainous country, where the mountain area is about two-thirds of the land area.

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  • According to the article, China is a large mountainous country, where the mountain area is about two-thirds of the land area.
  • The average value of mountain green coverage index has reached 82.1%, and the annual soil erosion in mountain areas has decreased by 27%.
  • The article also discloses that the development of mountainous areas has generally undergone four main stages: infrastructure improvement (1949-1978), accelerated development (1979-1999), rapid development (2000-2011), and better development (2012-present).
  • The Hu Line, an imaginary line drawn by Chinese geographer Hu Huanyong in 1935, divides the population density of China.

The Press Conference of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023 Held in Beijing

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

It also promotes the construction of a fair and reasonable global environmental governance with win-win cooperation for the joint construction of a cleaner and more beautiful world.

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  • It also promotes the construction of a fair and reasonable global environmental governance with win-win cooperation for the joint construction of a cleaner and more beautiful world.
  • On July 3, the Press Conference of the Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2023 was held in Beijing.
  • It will kick off from July 8 to 9 in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, in both online and offline forms.
  • The Eco Forum Global Guiyang is the only international forum at the national level themed ecological civilization in China and has been successfully held 11 times since its establishment in 2009.

Angel Yeast Partners with PhaBuilder to Drive Wider Synthetic Biology Applications with Launch of Joint Venture PHA Factory

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

In early June, the two partners held a launch ceremony to mark the event and the opening of Hubei's first synthetic biology (SynBio) industrial park.

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  • In early June, the two partners held a launch ceremony to mark the event and the opening of Hubei's first synthetic biology (SynBio) industrial park.
  • Academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, government officials, Angel Yeast, PhaBuilder, and Siemens China executives were all in attendance.
  • In addition to the PHA factory, Angel Yeast has rolled out a strategic plan for SynBio.
  • According to data from CB Insights, the global market size of synthetic biology is projected to reach US$18.9 billion by 2024.

Angel Yeast Partners with PhaBuilder to Drive Wider Synthetic Biology Applications with Launch of Joint Venture PHA Factory

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

In early June, the two partners held a launch ceremony to mark the event and the opening of Hubei's first synthetic biology (SynBio) industrial park.

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  • In early June, the two partners held a launch ceremony to mark the event and the opening of Hubei's first synthetic biology (SynBio) industrial park.
  • Academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, government officials, Angel Yeast, PhaBuilder, and Siemens China executives were all in attendance.
  • In addition to the PHA factory, Angel Yeast has rolled out a strategic plan for SynBio.
  • According to data from CB Insights, the global market size of synthetic biology is projected to reach US$18.9 billion by 2024.

Global Times: Xi's footprint in Inner Mongolia highlights China's top-down effort in combating desertification

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

During the two sessions in 2022, Xi told lawmakers from Inner Mongolia that the region should unswervingly prioritize ecological conservation and boost green development.

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  • During the two sessions in 2022, Xi told lawmakers from Inner Mongolia that the region should unswervingly prioritize ecological conservation and boost green development.
  • China held an online seminar to share with Mongolia its experience in addressing desertification in Kubuqi Desert in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, according to media reports.
  • China and Mongolia have always cooperated in managing sand and dust, but China could also aid Mongolia with experience and technology.
  • They found how climate change and human activities have led to dryer earth and desertification in the region, which covers both Mongolia and China's Inner Mongolia.

"Biotechnology Nourishes Life", CABIO explores the development of Synthetic Biology Industry

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

WUHAN, China, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 9, 2023, the Synthetic Biology Technology Development Summit was held in Wuhan Optics Valley.

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  • WUHAN, China, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 9, 2023, the Synthetic Biology Technology Development Summit was held in Wuhan Optics Valley.
  • As the main organizer of this Synthetic Biology Technology Development Summit, CABIO is one of the earliest high-tech enterprises engaged in the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids and fat-soluble nutrients by microbial synthesis in China.
  • CABIO has always believed that the bio-economy will become a keyword for social and economic development, and has put forward a roadmap and strategy for the development of synthetic biology within the company.
  • After many years of accumulation, CABIO has established a synthetic biology research lab and developed different chassis expression systems from various sources.