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China plans more steps to stimulate further opening-up, tech innovation Steps to support strategic industries, the creation of several advanced manufacturing clusters with international competitiveness and measures to support the growth of digital economy will be the key objectives in China's ongoing efforts to bolster high-quality development, according to a statement issued after the annual Central Economic Work Conference. Analysts said China is now transforming from the phase of rapid development to a new stage of high-quality development and shifting its focus to nurturing technological innovation and further opening up its economy. More efforts should be made to increase investment in equipment upgrading and technical reform, reinforce the optimization and upgrading of traditional manufacturing industry, with a focus on promoting the modernization level of the industrial chain, the statement said. The conference also underscored vigorous efforts in accelerating transformation of … [Read more...] about High-quality to be new growth focus

Video PlayerClose KABUL, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Saffron production in Afghanistan has risen to record levels this year with a 22 percent increase compared to last year, Afghan Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock said Wednesday. "The latest statistics of Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock showed that saffron or so-called 'red gold' production increased 22 percent, reaching 13 metric tons this year," the ministry said in a statement. About 15,610 acres of land were cultivated saffron in 33 of the country's 34 provinces this year, producing 12,955 kg of saffron, which is nearly 13 metric tons, according to the statement. Extensive training has been carried out in training and capacity building sector, and more than 6,600 saffron workers have been trained on production, processing and packaging of saffron this year, the statement read. Nearly 90 percent of saffron production is exported abroad, the statement added. "Saffron farmers received some 17 million U.S. … [Read more...] about Saffron production hits record high in Afghanistan

Foshan's industrial output value for hydrogen energy expected to reach 100 billion yuan by 2030 A tramcar using hydrogen energy was finally put into use in Gaoming district of Foshan, Guangdong province, at the end of November, after the local authority announced a plan to develop the hydrogen energy sector in 2014. "Hydrogen energy will be widely used in buses, trams, trains and ships in the near future, demonstrating the emerging technology development in Foshan," said Mao Zongqiang, a professor at the nuclear energy and new energy research institute of Tsinghua University. Equipped with six hydrogen tanks, the tram can travel 100 kilometers, with a top speed of 70 kilometers per hour. Foshan's plan to develop the hydrogen energy industry was part of efforts by cities on the west bank of the Pearl River to facilitate the advanced equipment and manufacturing industry over the past few years. "We are introducing a number of new industrial leaders to settle down in Gaoming, aiming to … [Read more...] about Guangdong upgrade gets new impetus

Wilander, who won seven grand slams but never made it past the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, questioned Federer’s decision to go for big serves up the middle against the Serbian when he had match points. “Djokovic would never have gone for it,” Wilander told L’Equipe. “It is basic, serve at the weak point of your opponent.” Wilander believes Federer is paying the price for how superior he was to his rivals from 2004 to 2007 when he won 11 of a possible 12 Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open titles. Stream live coverage of the WTA and ATP Tours with ESPN and beIN SPORTS on KAYO. Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming instantly > “In those vital moments, Federer was paying for the years between 2004 and 2007 where he dominated his rivals so much that he never had to play an important game,” Wilander said. “He was not tested enough then, it was too easy for him, so he did not improve tactically. “Nowadays, … [Read more...] about Tennis legend criticises Federer’s tactical moves in Wimbledon final

Mirfin lines up Tale Of The Kraut and Skipper Joe in the final two races on the card and both are improvers off good runs in town last start. Tale Of The Kraut surprised most punters when sent out at $101 in a 1200m Highway race when having her first race start for Mirfin after being transferred from the Danny Parsons stable. She ran third behind the very promising Princess Cordelia last start at Rosehill when stick on from an on-speed position. The new surroundings at Bathurst have obviously done the four-year-old the world of good. “I gave her a hope of winning. I went down there thinking she was going great,” Mirfin said. “We didn’t give her a trial or jumpout going into it. She was going down there purely based on what she was doing in trackwork and she was going really well. “She ran up to expectations although I didn’t think we’d be going to a Highway straight away after oi first got her. “In trackwork she just kept working better … [Read more...] about Raceday focus: Best bets, inside mail for Bathurst and Kempsey