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海军第48批护航编队组织实战化训练 In recent days, the #PLA #Navy's 48th escort task force has conducted realistic combat training.

我国钠离子电池取得重大突破 A research team from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a self-protecting, non-flammable electrolyte that physically blocks "thermal runaway" in sodium-ion batteries – the first time this level of safety has been achieved in high-capacity cells. This "smart firewall" technology, which automatically solidifies when temperatures exceed 150°C, was detailed in a study published in Nature Energy on Apr. 6.

突发！美以袭击哈尔克岛 Several explosions were heard in Iran's Kharg Island on Apr. 7, following multiple attacks by the United States and Israel, according to Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency.

The visit of #Cheng Li-wun to the #Chinese mainland is regarded as an important part of the exchanges and dialogue between the KMT and the Communist Party of China under the new circumstances. Strengthening exchanges and dialogue between the two parties, according to a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, will have a significant and positive impact on maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.

76种中国科技期刊跻身国际顶尖阵营 76 #Chinese scientific #journals are ranked among the top 5% globally by discipline, according to the World Journal Clout Index (WJCI) of Scientific and Technological Periodicals (2025) released by the China Association for Science and Technology.

Chinese President #XiJinping has called for focusing on the major strategic needs of the country and making new contributions to building China's strength in education, science and technology, and talent. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to the faculty and students of four universities.

3413米：中国极地冰层钻探突破国际热水钻探最深纪录 A new breakthrough! #China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team has successfully completed the country's first hot-water drilling experiment on the Antarctic ice sheet, reaching a depth of 3,413 metres and breaking the previous global record of 2,540 metres.

天舟十号飞行任务标识发布 The mission insignia for the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft has been officially released by the China Manned Space Agency. #Tianzhou10

郑丽文率团抵达上海开启大陆参访行程 The delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led by its chairwoman #Cheng Li-wun, is scheduled to visit Jiangsu Province, Shanghai and Beijing, marking the first time in a decade that a KMT chairperson has led a delegation to the #Chinese mainland.

创世界纪录！中国最深海底高铁盾构隧道已掘进至水下113米 Setting a world record! #China's deepest undersea high-speed railway #tunnel has reached a record excavation depth of 113 metres beneath the seabed, marking a major milestone in the construction of the Shenzhen-Jiangmen High-Speed Railway.

The late Ms. Chan Laiwa (陈丽华) was the wife of Mr. Chi Zhongrui (迟重瑞), the actor who portrayed Tang Sanzang in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West.

Chan Laiwa (陈丽华), Honorary Chairwoman of Fu Wah International Group and Curator of the China Red Sandalwood Museum, passed away in Beijing on April 5, 2026, at the age of 85.

To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, was elected Vietnam's state president at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the country's top legislature, on April 7.

我国茶产业链规模已超1万亿元 China's #tea industry chain has exceeded 1 trillion yuan! Tea gardens across #China are showing a vibrant spring tea harvest scene.

中国机器人闪耀文莱 China's humanoid #robots were featured at Brunei's traditional Hari Raya celebration on Apr. 5. Hari Raya celebration is widely regarded as one of the most significant occasions in Brunei, marked by acts of forgiveness, gratitude, and togetherness.

美伊和调解方寻求停火方案 The #UnitedStates, #Iran and regional mediators are discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to "a permanent end to the war," Axios reported on Apr. 6, citing anonymous US, Israeli and regional sources.

中国驻沙特大使馆再发布重要提醒 The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Apr. 6 once again reminded Chinese nationals in the country to closely monitor the security situation, follow announcements and alerts issued by Saudi authorities, strictly abide by local laws and regulations, and strengthen personal safety precautions, as tensions in the Middle East escalate and the risk of conflict expansion further increases, relevant parties have claimed that oil, electricity, and other infrastructure in the region may become key targets of attack.

【How Did China Become the World's Top Blueberry Producer?】 China is continuously developing new #blueberry varieties to meet the planting needs across the country. In addition to Yunnan and Guizhou, Sichuan, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang have become emerging blueberry-producing areas in China, and Xinjiang has also begun cultivating blueberries.

【How Did China Become the World's Top Blueberry Producer?】 Yunnan is #China's most important #blueberry-producing region. Yunnan's blueberries are cultivated through hybridization introduced from overseas, using an industrialized planting model. Combined with Yunnan's favorable climate with mild winters, the scale and yield of Yunnan's blueberry cultivation have experienced explosive growth in the past few years.

超越美国，跃居全球第一！中国蓝莓是怎么“逆袭”的？ Surpassing the U.S. to Become World's No. 1! How Did China Achieve This Blueberry "Comeback"? 【How Did China Become the World's Top Blueberry Producer?】 With the large-scale market launch of #blueberries from #China's Yunnan, the price is only 25-35 yuan per kilogram. In 2020, China's blueberry production reached 347,200 tons, surpassing the US to become the world's largest producer. In 2025, China's total blueberry production climbed to 810,000 tons.