The 2013 First Longping International Forum was held in Changsha on the afternoon of November 30. Boasting its highest level in the field of hybrid rice, the forum attracted the participation of numerous governmental officials, technical specialists and industrial representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China, and Asian, African, and Latin American countries. During the conference, a topic on "Hybrid Rice and World Food Security" was probed among these participants and academicians such as Yuan Longping, Xin Shiwen and Xie Hua'an, as well as CEOs (chief executive officers) of 12 top-level enterprises in seed industry of China.In the section of exchange and communication, several foreign governmental officials joined hands with experts to analyze hybrid rice development in the past 40 years as well as future development tendency in China. They also co-worked to probe approaches for China to export hybrid rice and to seek international cooperation for seed industry, as well as the construction of international seed cities and international strategies for seed industry in China.Translator: Li XuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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An international symposium on Mao Zedong Thought organized by the Collaborative Innovation Center for the Study of Mao Zedong Thought and the National Research Council on Mao Zedong’s Philosophy in association with Xiangtan University was held at the University on November 27 and 28. The symposium coincided with the 20th annual session of the National Research Council on Mao Zedong’s Philosophy.Nearly 200 specialists from China, the United States, Canada, and Russia attended the symposium to discuss Mao Zedong’s historical contributions to the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics as well as his practical experience and achievements concerning the philosophy, path, and system of socialism in China.Translator by Liu Fen

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The China Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Association (COCEA) was invited to survey the western Hunan from October 31 to November 6, fueling new and vigorous energy to the development of western Hunan.The 67 members of the delegation are from such seven countries and regions as America, Canada, Australia, Hungary, Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The survey involved various fields including culture, tourism, real estate and investment.The project promotion was the focal point of the survey. Hunan Cultural Industry Reform and Development Office compiled and printed the 2013 Western Hunan’s Cultural Tourism Investment and Financing Project and the Compilation of Western Hunan’s Cultural Tourism Industry Project Proposals for Investment, which introduce western Hunan’s cultural industry projects with both pictures and illustrations. Zhangjiajie, Huaihua and Xiangxi Tujia & Miao Autonomous Prefecture deliberately organized cultural tourism investment promotion conference, releasing 129 key projects proposals for investment and 21 key cultural tourism projects. They also organized the overseas Chinese businessmen to conduct a survey on seven cultural tourism projects in Yongding District, Wulingyuan District, Jishou City, Fenghuang County, Hecheng District and Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County.Translator by Hao Jingru

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Recently, journalist noticed that more and more backpackers have been found in scenic zone of Zhangjiajie. Backpacking travel has become more and more popular among young people and Zhangjiajie is one of the top choices for them. According to introduction of workers of Yellow Stone Village, tens of backpackers are often been found every day here camping, waiting for sunrise and sea of clouds.“Zhangjiajie is really gorgeous. This is really a worthwhile journey” Backpackers from Chongqing City told journalist. Their choice of visiting Zhangjiajie in winter is not only for filming beautiful scenery of Zhangjiajie but also for pursuit of peaceful inner heart by avoiding hot tourism season. During their five-day tour in Zhangjiajie, They visited Yellow Dragon Cave, Tianzi Mountain, Yuanjiajie and so on. Unique landform, flourishing forest, pleasant ecological environment and pure local custom impressed them so much that they wanted to stay longer. What’s more, After the operation of express way from Zhangjiajie to Huayuan, traffic will be more convenient at that time. It is believed that more and more backpackers will enjoy their tour in Zhangjiajie.By Patricia

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Birds fly above the wetland of the Dongting Lake in Yueyang, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 27, 2013. As the temperature went down, numerous migrant birds came to Dongting Lake to spend the winter.Source:Xinhua.

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Learn from Wulingyuan tunnel management, Old Muyu tunnel will implement mechanical and electrical system energy saving transformation from December 2rd to December 31st.This engineering adopts the night construction mode, implementing the half range road section step-stone ceiling air operations. During the period of construction, vehicles and pedestrians will obey time-sharing piecewise points control.Old Muyu tunnel is an important traffic arteries in Wulingyuan district, with a total length of 2121 meters. In 1999, it has greatly improved the in and out of the core Wulingyuan scenic tourist traffic environment.Translated by Sophia

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In the Administration of Quality and Technology Supervision of Changsha City, the 12345 Changsha residents' hotline is being debugged on November 22.From November 26, Changsha residents can dial 12345, the residents' hotline, to voice their difficulties they meet. People outside Changsha, please add the area code 0731, and follow the voice prompt to make selections.The office of the hotline is located in the Administration of Quality and Technology Supervision of Changsha City. Telephone operators answer residents' callings and record problems. They will reply timely to those questions that can be dealt with according to the information stored in the information base. Work orders will be generated for those questions that cannot be addressed promptly. The administrative officers will send these work orders to 108 member units to deal with and reply to.During the pilot operation period, Changsha citizens can propose good ideas or suggestions on the construction of the platform when they are reflecting problems.Translator: Hao JingruSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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Wulingyuan Tianzi Mountain has four scenic wonders, namely Cloud Billows, Moon Brightness, Sun Glow and Winter Snow. The cloud billows are ever changing, morning and evening sun glows vast sky, moon shines in the still night, winter snow falls enchanting the scenery, like a lyric, like a landscape painting. Here in the Tianzi Mountain, scene majestic is in all its variety. There are five main scenic zones and over ten scenic spots in Tianzi Mountain area. They include more than 80 natural platforms to take in the magnificent scenery. Highlights in Tianzishan: Helong Park, West Sea Stone Forests, Divine shrine and Immortal Bridge. 6 tourist areas have been built to accommodate visitors and they include more than 80 natural platforms to take in the magnificent scenery. Visitors can also reach the peaks of the mountain by cable car.Translated by Sophia

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