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China-U.S. Inter-governmental Dialogue on AI
China and the U.S. held the first meeting of the inter-governmental dialogue on AI in Geneva on May 14 local time. The two countries exchanged views on the technological risks of AI, global governance and other issues of concern. The meeting was held to implement the consensus reached at the San Francisco summit between the two heads of state.
Marine Heatwave Forecast Device in Operation
China's first independently developed marine heatwave forecast device was officially put into operation on May 12. It can accurately forecast the occurrence and development of marine heatwave events and their influence range and intensity.
Endangered Rose Spotted in Southwest China
The Rosa lucidissima, a critically endangered wild rose species endemic to China, was found by a joint expedition team in Guizhou province in southwest China. The extremely rare flower, sporadically distributed in southern and central China, is on China's biodiversity red list of endangered species.
'Phonetic Alphabet' Discovered in Whale Calls
A new study suggests that whales' communication system is much more complex than previously thought. By analyzing thousands of recorded calls, researchers discovered a kind of "sperm whale phonetic alphabet" embedded in their strings of "click" sounds, which indicates that they can communicate complicatedly.
?The Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China's most cherished traditional holidays, is deeply rooted in the country's cultural heritage. Known for the rich poetry, it has inspired and customs, the stories of the festival center around the moon, which symbolizes reunion, harmony, and togetherness.
?William N. Brown has called China home for over 30 years. "I'm fortunate to live in a country as beautiful as China, in the vibrant city of Xiamen, and at a university as remarkable as Xiamen University," the 68-year-old American professor at Xiamen University said.
