74 Percent of Wild Species under Conservation
May 22 marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, with the theme of "Building a shared future for all life." According to National Forestry and Grassland Administration, 74 percent of China's key wild species are under protection, witnessing a recovery growth in population.
A UN Center Inaugurated in China
Online ceremony was held for the inauguration of United Nations Global Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation Center in Deqing, Zhejiang, the first UN affiliated agency headquartered in China. UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent congratulatory message for the establishment of the center.
One more Chinese COVID -19 Vaccine Included in EUL
The World Health Organization (WHO) validated the CONVIDECIA COVID -19 vaccine developed by Chinese developer CanSino Biologics for emergency use on May 19, making it the third Chinese vaccine certified by WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL).
National Science and Technology Week
The National Science and Technology Week kicked off on May 21. Activities are held across the country to display advanced technologies and prompt citizens' interests in science.