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Flood Preparedness

A view of the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei Province on September 6. Chinese authorities have called for rigorous anti-flooding measures along the Yangtze River as water levels continue to rise following heavy rainfall, the Ministry of Water Resources said on the same day.

Nurses Awarded

Three Chinese nurses were awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal on September 2 for their outstanding contributions to healthcare.

Wang Qishan, Chinese Vice President and Honorary President of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC), presented the medals to the nurses during a ceremony inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

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