Macao University hosts int'l conference on regenerative medicine

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Shanghai Metro Line 22

The city's first rail transit project to cross the Yangtze River.

Recently saw full completion of its track-laying process.

Marking a new step forward in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.

Once completed, the line, also known as the Chongming Line,

will shorten the distance between Chongming Island and downtown Shanghai.

Further enhance regional transportation convenience,

and inject new momentum into the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta.

Chongming Island is China's third largest island,

and was formed by sediment deposited by the Yangtze River.

Running from Jinji Road Station in Shanghai's Pudong New Area,

to UN Station on Chongming Island,

Line 22 stretches over 42 kilometers,

at a designed speed of 120 kilometers per hour.

The line crosses the Yangtze River twice via Changshing Island,

and features eight stations in total.

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Three Chinese government departments call for regulated and orderly road testing,

and demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles.

The relevant functional divisions of three ministries.

Namely, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology,

the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Transport,

recently held a meeting to deploy a nationwide self-inspection and rectification campaign,

stressing stronger safety supervision throughout the testing process.

Local authorities were urged to conduct comprehensive self-assessments,

in light of recent safety events,

strengthen safety oversight across the entire process,

and enhance emergency response capabilities to ensure safe and orderly testing

and demonstration activities.

The meeting also revealed that relevant authorities will continue to improve autonomous driving management systems

to promote high-quality development of the intelligent connected vehicle industry.

The University of Macau recently hosted the 5th International Conference of Guangdong Hong Kong Macau,

Greater Bay Area, on regenerative medicine.

The conference held in both Macau and Hongqing,

brought together about 400 leading scholars, clinical experts, industry professionals,

researchers, and postgraduate students from around the world,

themed decoding pluripotency and reshaping therapy.

It focused on stem cells, regenerative medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

G. Wei, vice-rector of the University of Macau, said,

the conference has become an important platform for advancing regional research and innovation in the field.

He underlined that it symbolizes the deep integration and dynamic flow of talent, ideas,

and innovation in the Greater Bay Area.

Shuren Ha, associate dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University and co-chair of the conference,

noted that the event has a particular focus on strengthening the link

between basic research and clinical translation and accelerating the transformation of research outcomes into practical applications.

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