Math powers a wide range of modern technology, from phones and cameras to aircraft and artificial intelligence. It     1     (become) a propeller (推进器) that puts companies on a path toward success.

In a 2023 interview, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei explained     2     math theories have made some technological advancements possible. Ren mentioned Pyotr Ufimtsev,    3     physicist and mathematician from the Soviet Union. Ufimtsev published an     4     (innovation) paper in the 1960s that dealt with the reflection of electromagnetic waves (电磁波). This paper inspired engineers at Lockheed Martin, a US aerospace firm,    5     (develop) the concept of stealth aircraft (隐形飞机). “Physics, civil engineering and mechanics are associated with math,    6     can provide solutions in many areas.”

To develop more math talents, Huawei established two research institutes, one in Russia and the other in France. These institutes focus on mathematics,    7     (employ) over 700 mathematicians.

Like Huawei, many Chinese companies are     8     (heavy) investing in mathematics and research and development (R&D) to lessen their     9     (dependent) on Western technology and strengthen their global market position. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China plans to increase its R&D budget     10     more than 7 percent annually throughout its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period.

Two giant pandas are scheduled to depart for Madrid Zoo in Spain on Monday.

According to the agreement on international conservation cooperation and research of giant pandas     1     (sign) by China and Spain in 2007, the panda couple, Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, will begin     2     10-year stay in Spain.

Jin Xi, a male, was born on Sept 1,2020, with “Xi”     3     (mean) happiness. Zhu Yu, a female, was born on Oct 25, 2020,     4     was the Double Ninth Festival that year. Her name     5     (reflect) seasonal and natural elements, showing the profound cultural heritage of China.

Preparations are underway by China and Spain     6     an active and orderly manner to ensure the safe and healthy     7     (arrive) of the pandas and their smooth adaptation to the new environment. Among European countries, Spain has achieved the most fruitful results in the international cooperative breeding of giant pandas, and six panda cubs (幼仔)    8     (raise) successfully by China and Spain together over the past 17 years.     9     is called“panda fever”has driven cultural exchanges between the two countries, further solidifying the friendship between their people.

It is believed that with the continuation of the China-Spain giant panda cooperation research project, the two countries will further enhance protection for endangered species,     10     (positive) contributing to biodiversity conservation.

The horse ranks seventh of all the animals in the Chinese zodiac (生肖). People born in the Year of the Horse are extremely lively, active and     1     (energy). Horses love to be in a crowd, and they can usually     2     (see) in such occasions as concerts, theaters, meetings, sporting occasions, and parties.     3     a sense of humor, horses are masters of talkers, and they are very comfortable     4     (get) along with, for they have the ability of instantly putting people at ease.

Sometimes, the horse is a little self-centered,     5     it doesn’t mean that he will not be interested in any problems except his own.     6    (basic), horse people are very healthy, most likely because they hold     7     positive attitude towards life.

Jobs     8     (involve) communicating with others attract horse people most. Horse people dislike taking orders. They love to take center stage and always delight     9    (audience)everywhere.

They are right there with you before you have had the chance to finish     10     you are saying. They are on to the thought in your mind even before you just have expressed it. All these guarantee their popularity and a large number of friends.

As the world’s largest energy consumer, China plays a vital role in shaping the global energy market, said Sobotka, who serves as the co-chair of the Global Battery Alliance. China’s rapid economic growth and urbanization have led to     1     increase in energy demands across various sectors     2     (include) industry, transportation, and residential use, he said. He added that China’s energy consumption affects not only market prices but the demand for different energy sources worldwide. Regarding coal, China is     3     (current) the world’s largest consumer and producer of coal, according to data from the International Energy Alliance. Despite     4     (consist) efforts on energy transition, coal is about     5     (dominate) China’s energy mix due to its abundant domestic reserves and     6     (affordable), he said, adding that this reliance contributes to a high level of greenhouse gas emissions. It is not only China’s energy policies, but its domestic production and imports that have a profound effect     7     global energy markets, he said. In recent years, China     8     (make) substantial investments in renewable energy such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.

Sobotka attended the China Development Forum 2024 in Beijing from Sunday to Monday, during     9     he shared his views with Chinese government officials and entrepreneurs from all over the world. The forum is hosted by the Development Research Center of the State Council     10     organized by the China Development Research Foundation.

Wild lands across Africa are home to many rare, threatened, and endangered species. Having recognized their extraordinary value and     1     (preserve) their ecological wealth, the UNESCO classified some of these sites     2     World Heritage sites. Unfortunately, the ecological integrity of many significant landscapes is under the influence of human activity.

Let’s take the example of Ethionia’s Simien Mountains National Park. In 1996 when it entered the list of World Heritage In Danger,    3     increasing number of human settlements around the park over the years,    4     (couple) with unsustainable farming practies and overgrazing (过度放牧), had worsened the conditions of all-important wildlife habitats. Marked by the significant population decline of some species, the future of this park     5    (hang) in the balance.

However, in 2017, the park made history with its     6     (remove) from the list. a significant and remarkable achievement of the Government of Ethiopia. By then various efforts     7     (devote) to achieving this. In 2003, the Government reestablished the limits of the park, adding the Mekeserya and Limalimo Wildlife Reserves.    8     (effect) community-driven conservation strategies are instrumental in preventing further ecological loss. The authorities have developed a grazing strategy     9     aim is to greatly reduce the grazing pressure on the park. Plus, alternative livelihoods through tourism assisted communities     10     (great) in developing conservation-friendly economies in the landscape.

Zong Qinghou,     1     founder of China’s drinks giant Hangzhou Wahaha Group, has died after medical treatment proved ineffective, according     2     a company statement. He was 79.

As the chairman of one of China’s     3    (large) drinks makers, Zong was ranked the nation’s wealthiest businessman in 2010 and 2012 by the Hurun Research Institute’s China Rich List.     4    (bear) to a poor family in Hangzhou in October 1945, Zong became one of the “sent-down youth” in the 1960s, which saw him spend 15 years     5    (stay) in the countryside. The group was established in 1987 with over 30,000 staff members currently, more than 180 subsidiary     6    (company) and over 80 production bases, as well as 35 years of cumulative sales of 860.1 billion yuan ($119.54 billion).

Zong returned to the provincial capital in 1978     7    (work) as a salesman. Together with two retired teachers, Zong took over a grocer in 1987 at a local school     8     started as a drinks and ice cream distributor—his first step in creating a leading beverage firm. He founded and headed Hangzhou Wahaha Nutritional Foods Factory in 1989, which     9    (become) Hangzhou Wahaha Group two years later when it acquired an insolvent local canned food factory. On Dec 9, 2021, Wahaha announced on its official website     10     Zong Fuli, daughter of Zong Qinghou, was appointed as vice-chairman and general manager of Wahaha, responsible for daily work.

For Chinese communities in Australia, Mid-Autumn Festival celebration is     1     important part of their life.

Wayne Wong, as one of the new     2     (arrive) from China, is proud of his Chinese heritage. While     3     (get) used to the life in Australia, Wong and his wife still maintain their Chinese culture and heritage. Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year are as important to them in Australia as they     4     (be) in China, and will continue to be so. This year, their modest home were decorated with pink cherry blossoms,     5     Wong said could bring good luck.     6     many Australians of Chinese descent, he celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival by having dinner with friends and eating mooncakes.

For Chinese Australians, Mid-Autumn Festival keeps them     7     (connect) to their heritage and culture, said Mark Wang, CEO of the Museum of Chinese Australian History in Melbourne. His     8     (mother) ancestors arrived in Australia from China in the 1830s, just before the Gold Rush which saw thousands of Chinese     9     (make) the journey to the gold fields in eastern Australia in the 1850s and 1860s.

“    10     you are a first-generation immigrant or Australian born Chinese, it is important to keep that traditional festival, our cultural connection,” Wang said.