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Xiangshan Huaao Island will be built into a national marine park

January 9, from the Municipal Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning was informed that, after the provincial Forestry Bureau audit and agreed by the provincial government, Xiangshan County, "flower plain island national marine park planning (2021-2035)" officially implemented.

Located in zhejiang province, sanmen bay mouth east side of a small island, the island of steep cliffs, rock columns quite a lot, along the coast of the bay surrounded by elegant and beautiful environment, which is known as the "sea fairy country, the earth Yingzhou city" known as the flower plain island.

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First commercial insurance on wheat meteorological index

index launched in Ningbo

The growth of crops is often affected by the natural environment. On January 2, the first commercial insurance on meteorological index of wheat was launched in Yuyao County by the Ningbo branch of PICC Property and Casualty Insurance, aiming to fight against the effects of severe elements on wheat growth. This insurance can effectively protect farmers from the risks they face during continuous low temperature and rainy days, thus reducing possible losses.

Song Zheng, a major grain grower in Huangjianshan Village of Lizhou Sub-district, Yuyao County, has contracted over 700 mu of land locally to plant such crops as wheat and oilseeds. Last year, the wheat he planted had a bountiful harvest. “The cold winter season is a critical

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Ningbo elements in special exhibition of ancient Chinese

paintings in Ningbo

The Marine Silk Road elements of Ningbo can be found in the paintings from different eras of China at the special exhibition in Ningbo entitled “Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age: the exhibition of achievements in compiling collections of ancient Chinese paintings”. As a city with the culture integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, Ningbo has attracted many painters to depict its landscapes. Both show that the inclusiveness and openness are the main characteristics of the local art of the city. 

Art communication on the Maritime Silk Road

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The main draw of the WTA Ningbo Open begins

On September 25, the main tournament of the 2023 WTA Ningbo Tennis Open began. Ons Jabour, Petra Kvitova, Solana Kostia, Chinese Golden Flower Wang Xiyu, Yuan Yue and many other players appeared in Ningbo, and will present wonderful matches for fans and friends.

In the evening, the kick-off ceremony was held in Ningbo (Yinzhou) Tennis Center. Bai Xilin, Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Tennis Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sports, said in his speech that as a "city of Olympic champions", Ningbo has fully demonstrated its advanced venue facilities and rich experience in hosting high-level tennis events. As one of the most influential women's professional tennis tournaments and the only international tennis circuit in Zhejiang Province, the holding of this tournament is of great significance to promote the development of tennis.

The tournament will feature singles and doubles, and the singles and doubles champions will be decided on September 30.

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