BEIJING

Rover travels 345 m on far side of the moon

China's lunar rover Yutu-2 has driven over 345 meters on the far side of the moon to conduct scientific exploration of the virgin territory. Both the lander and the rover of the Chang'e-4 probe have ended their work for the 12th lunar day and have switched to dormant mode for the lunar night, the Lunar Exploration and Space Program Center of the China National Space Administration said on Wednesday. Due to the complicated geological environment on the far side of the moon, Chinese space engineers carefully planned the driving routes of the rover to ensure its safety.

Capital guide looks to boost night economy

Beijing's commerce bureau released a guide to the capital to promote the night economy in winter. Sun Yao, deputy head of the bureau, said at a forum that the city will continue to provide high-quality consumption choices for citizens. The guide sorts locations and shopping malls that are open at night. Meanwhile, many museums and other cultural facilities will remain open until midnight.

High-tech agricultural zones to be established

China will establish around 30 agricultural high-tech industry demonstration zones by 2025 so they can become agricultural "silicon valleys" to boost the development of modern agriculture and support the rural rejuvenation strategy, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Wednesday. China now has four such demonstration zones.

GUANGDONG

Lawyers forum to be held next week

More than 800 lawyers, judicial officials and experts from 57 countries have registered to attend the Global Lawyers Forum from Dec 9 to 10 in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, the Ministry of Justice said on Wednesday. The forum, supported by the ministry and held by the All China Lawyers Association, aims to deepen exchanges and cooperation among lawyers and legal fields around the world.