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China Focus: Int’l expeditions in China unlock secrets of Asia’s longest cave-Xinhua

GUIYANG, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- For French caver Jean Bottazzi, caves never disappoint. In the vast underground maze of Shuanghe Cave in southwest China's Guizhou Province, even an unfinished mission can lead to an unexpected discovery, opening up whole new horizons. Bottazzi has spent more than two decades exploring Shuanghe, witnessing its 25-year journey of international exploration. Situated in Suiyang County, it is the world's third-longest cave system and Asia's longest. Since the first China-France joint exploration in 2001, the mapped cave system has expanded from several dozen kilometers of known passages to more than 480 kilometers. The latest findings from the 25th international cave scientific expedition were announced last month in Suiyang. Another 41.8 kilometers were added...

Trendy China | Must-visit cities & must-dos from int’l tourists’ China travel-Xinhua

Planning a holiday to China? Check the recommended destinations and travel tips from international tourists, and see China through their eyes -- from cities full of energy to local flavors that make the journey memorable.Produced by Xinhua Global Service■ Source link

Iran to pursue U.S. seizure of commercial ship during truce in int’l courts: official-Xinhua

TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- A senior Iranian shipping official has said the country will pursue in international courts the U.S. attack on and seizure of one of its container ships, which took place in April during the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington, the official news agency IRNA reported Saturday. Mohammad-Reza Modarres Khiabani, CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, made the remarks at a meeting in Tehran while describing as a "war crime" the U.S. forces' boarding and seizure of the Iranian-flagged vessel Touska off the coast of Iran's southeastern Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman on April 19, said the report. He said the ship was carrying medicines related to the Iranian Red Crescent Society and dialysis patients, noting that attacking a commercial ship during...