WEEKLY REVIEW (Nov 23-Nov 30)
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Top 10 Nanotechnology Challenges Revealed
The National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, partnered with the Science journal to reveal the top 10 challenges remaining in nanoscience and technology, on November 24. These challenges lie in areas such as medical practice, materials and electronics.
Lijiang-Shangri-la Railway Opens to Traffic
A 139-km railway linking the tourism cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la in southwest China's Yunnan province opened on November 26. It has shortened the travel time between the two cities to 78 minutes.
New Tech-experiment Satellite Launched
China sent an experiment satellite for satellite Internet technologies into orbit on November 24. The launch was the 84th mission of the Long March-2D carrier rocket.
Second Global Digital Trade Expo Ends
The second Global Digital Trade Expo concluded in Hangzhou on November 27. The expo attracted 68 international organizations and business associations, as well as over 800 enterprises. It also saw agreements reached on 32 projects with a total value of over 155.8 billion RMB.
Chemical Composition of Moon's Surface Revealed
Chinese scientists recently mapped the chemical composition of the moon's surface with high precision, providing key data for studying the satellite's evolution. Their research was based upon the lunar samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 spacecraft.