The altitude of the area rose rapidly from 700 to 3,800 meters above sea level due to the northward subduction of the Indian subcontinent, leading to a series of climatic and vegetation changes.

Some of these regions will see up to 70 mm of hourly precipitation accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, the National Meteorological Center said.

"No one should underestimate the firm determination of China to safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests," Chinese Ambassador to Britain Liu Xiaoming said.

Beijing recorded its annual average salaries at 166,803 yuan ($23,769.43) in the nonprivate sector and 85,262 yuan in the private sector in 2019.

The funds will be used to support the construction of demonstration projects in Zhengzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi'an and Urumqi in a bid to improve the efficiency of the transportation network of the rail freight services.

"I think the virus was already here -- here meaning everywhere. We may be seeing a dormant virus that has been activated by environmental conditions," Dr Tom Jefferson said.

Over 10.7 million students are sitting the exam this year. Policemen, volunteers, and community workers have been fully mobilized to ensure smooth traffic, health safety and security. 

Hundreds of hectares of mat rushes, great materials for tatami mats and summer sleeping mats, are now ready for harvest in the region.

Yuan Zai, the female cub of giant panda Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan as goodwill gifts to Taiwan by the Chinese mainland, celebrated its seventh birthday in Taipei on Monday. 

The rights and interests of the vast majority of Hong Kong residents, including the freedom of speech, freedom from fear and personal and property safety, will be better guaranteed.