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Wang Han Denies Wife Poisoning Allegations
A Daoist temple in the capital experienced a sudden disturbance late at night, causing commotion. Authorities have detained Wang Han and two others for questioning regarding allegations of using fake medicine to poison Song Mansion.
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IEC Publishes Electrical Meter Testing Standard
This marks China's first time leading the establishment of an international standard within IEC TC13. The development process involved meticulous attention to detail, rigorous self-and-mutual checks, and careful operation to ensure quality.
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Ancient Chinese Calligraphy Masterpieces Preserved In Stone
A broadcast explored the roles of women in ancient China, noting that some held positions in politics and military affairs, citing Fu Hao as an example. These 'Three Scriptures' form a rare cultural spectacle. The temple is also known for its 'Siku Quanshu' carved on stone tablets, which contain 35 million characters with no errors and showcase the styles of 11 master calligraphers, reflecting the development of Chinese calligraphy over a thousand years. The 'Sikouquan' collection, comprising 35 million characters, is noted for its accuracy, with any error requiring the entire stone to be re-engraved. Yunju Temple, located in Shuitou Village, Fangshan District, southwest of Beijing, is known as Beijing's Dunhuang. The scriptures also offer insights into the customs and geography of ancient Yunzhou and Youzhou.
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Airports See Significant Passenger Growth
Airports are increasing flight frequencies on popular domestic routes to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, as well as international routes to Vienna, Bangkok, and Singapore. This comes as Hebei province anticipates a total highway traffic volume of approximately 20.03 million vehicles during the May Day holiday, with daily averages exceeding 4 million, a 5.4% year-on-year increase. Hebei's transportation department has coordinated traffic diversion plans for the holiday, including free passage on toll roads. Beyond major hubs like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, many smaller and medium-sized airports are experiencing substantial increases in passenger traffic.
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China Advocates Regional Openness, New Productive Forces
China is promoting the construction of a community of shared future for humanity and nature. The country is committed to taking action and ensuring that words are followed by deeds. The narrative also includes a plea to save a sick bird, with a promise of future non-aggression. The speaker expresses willingness to help but notes the extraordinary and fatal nature of the poison administered to Madam Wang. Li Junchen is mentioned as having stolen Madam Wang from Duan Jian and intending to force her marriage to Wu Yanxiu. The story touches on the pain of losing loved ones and the potential for political intrigue. China is establishing its first international Chinese school in Salvador, Brazil. China advocates for achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and calls for global cooperation to build a community of life between humans and nature.
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Ancient Chinese Woman Celebrated For Intelligence
Han Lanying, a woman of learning and experience, was respected and referred to as 'Han Gong'. Li Junchen is accused of stealing Wang Fuzhen from Duan Jian and attempting to force her into marriage with Wu Yanshou.
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Labor Law Protects Employees During Sick Leave
The employer must pay sick leave wages during this period. Chinese labor law provides special protections for employees on sick leave, prohibiting employers from changing their positions, reducing benefits, or increasing work pressure.
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Tu Hai Honored By Kangxi Administration
The Kangxi administration demonstrated respect and strategic consideration for General Tu Hai's campaign in the northwest.
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Digitalization Of Yongle Encyclopedia Completed
The digitalization and uploading of Volume 821 of the Yongle Encyclopedia has been completed. The encyclopedia's entry for 'Ansemen to Xindongmen' measures 311 zhang in length. The broadcast discussed the philosophy of 'Zhongyong' and the importance of adapting to circumstances. It also mentioned Wang Fuzhi's rebellion in the northwest against the Qing dynasty, which destabilized the region. Wang Fuzhi's strategic decision to avoid direct engagement with Qing forces and await the outcome of other conflicts was described as a short-sighted move, as the victor would likely target him regardless of his territorial holdings. This marks China's first successful project establishment and customized international standard within IEC TC13. Artificial intelligence and big data technologies have significantly increased the efficiency of organizing ancient text.
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Contactless Elevator Technology Developed
Xu Yongjin conducted thousands of experiments to obtain optimal reasoning values for automatic contact lines. A second-generation version of this system, lighter, cheaper, and more convenient, was deployed in Nanjing in December 2021. The system also addresses quality control issues. This system is lighter, cheaper, more aesthetically pleasing, and easier to operate. The system allows for mechanical production of prefabricated steel bar components, addressing challenges in steel bar connections and welding. The system allows for modular construction, similar to Lego blocks, with pre-fabricated steel reinforcement components produced on a mechanized assembly line. The system was first used on the Shenzhong Bridge and later optimized into a second generation, which was deployed in Nanjing in December 2021. The system was created by the Liba Zhou team.
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