Snow alert, record TV viewership, wild elephants' dinner: China Quick Take

China Quick Take brings you six stories you may have missed last week.

Warnings of heavy snowfall in multiple regions

The Xinjiang Meteorological Observatory issued a red snow alert predicting heavy snowfall in northern Tacheng and the northern and eastern parts of the Altay region today, with amounts ranging from 25-45 mm. Heavy snowfall or showers are expected in the eastern part of northern Yili Prefecture and mountainous areas of northern Kizilsu Kirgiz Prefecture, with 12-30 mm accumulation. 

Authorities urge precautions against the adverse effects of heavy snowfall, including risks to ice and snow tourism, road traffic, and animal husbandry, emphasizing the need for enhanced prevention measures.

Spring Festival TV gala audience, viewership hit record high

The Spring Festival TV gala, aired on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, broke records in audience and viewership. 

Approximately 679 million people tuned in, generating over 1.5 billion views, a 12.69 percent increase from last year. Mobile streaming saw 250 million viewers, with views reaching 420 million, up by 37.97 percent and 57.58 percent respectively.

The event garnered over 16 billion social media mentions. CGTN collaborated with 2,100 media outlets across 200 countries, attracting over 800 million international views. The gala's immense popularity underscores its significance in Chinese and global cultural celebrations.

Free paper cups invented to help reduce carbon emission

A new material produced by Guangdong Guanhao High-Tech is both heat-resistant and eco-friendly. Under China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, numerous new technologies with a low-carbon focus have emerged. 

In this case, the material is resistant enough to withstand Chinese hotpot...

Record-breaking passenger numbers surge on Chinese railways amid Spring Festival

As usual, the Spring Festival holiday boosted numbers on China's transport network, with members of the public engaged in tourism, familial visits and homecomings.  

The railways witnessed an early surge, with 12.9 million passenger trips on Tuesday and an estimated 14.2 million on Wednesday. 

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China employs sci-tech to improve biological breeding, seed varieties

China's biological breeding industry has made remarkable progress through scientific methods, bolstering agricultural stability. Independently developing three new white-feather broiler chicken varieties and a rapid-growth oilseed rape variety, China has reduced import dependence. 

With a focus on genetic research, China secured intellectual property rights for traits like insect resistance, enhancing bio-breeding capabilities.

Wild elephants gather for a 'family reunion dinner' in SW China

Last Friday, 25 wild Asian elephants enjoyed a remarkable "family reunion dinner" in Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, China. Local authorities have built canteens, providing their favorite foods like bananas and corn to protect them during the winter scarcity.

After their meal, the elephants rested, with playful babies cuddling their mothers. At twilight, they headed to the riverbank, where rare scenes of them crossing the water were captured. The endangered Asian elephant receives top-tier protection in China, paralleling that of the giant panda, reflecting efforts to safeguard their dwindling population.

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