China Weekly (Nov. 17 - 22)(2)

4. Endangered orchid species rediscovered in China's Guangxi

A rare and endangered orchid species -- Hairy Lady's Slipper (paphiopedilum villosum) was found again at Huaping National Nature Reserve in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, according to local Forestry Bureau. The orchid species features vibrant green leaves, a long blooming period, and uniquely shaped flower patterns adorned with golden hues.

5. Seeds sent into orbit cultivated in S China

Crop seeds carried on board the Shiyan-19 experiment satellite have been cultivated at a breeding base in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province recently.

These seeds were exposed to cosmic radiation and microgravity to mutate their genes and cultivated upon returning to Earth.

Researchers will further conduct ground-based breeding experiments to obtain excellent mutations and cultivate superior new forage varieties with higher yield, better quality, and stronger resistance.

6. Large-scale Telecom fraud centers in northern Myanmar wiped out

China's Ministry of Public Security on Thursday declared that all large-scale telecom fraud centers located near the China-Myanmar border in northern Myanmar had been wiped out. The ministry said that in a recent law enforcement cooperation, 1079 suspects of cross-border telecommunications fraud were arrested in Myanmar.