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China to establish new nature reserve of world significance

China's State Council on Wednesday approved the creation of the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve to safeguard the biodiversity, stability, and sustainability of the South China Sea island’s ecosystems. Protecting the delicate coral reef ecosystem of Huangyan Dao is not only vital for preserving marine biodiversity in the South China Sea but also crucial for the global ecological environment. Also in this newsletter: explore the four newly listed Chinese sites on the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) roster – the Chishan Lake Irrigation System, Yuanyang Hani Terraces, Jianjiangyan Irrigation System, and Mentougou Ancient Canals of the Yongding River – and discover how Jingmai Mountain in southwest Yunnan produces some of the world's finest teas.

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