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"First, clean energy will be the major energy source in cities. Then, recycling and efficient utilization of resources will be a major model in urban economics. Third, operation of cities will be self-adapting. Fourth, knowledge-intensive services will become a main industry in cities. Fifth, city groups will become an important trend for urban development."

Science and Technology Minister Wan Gang on the future of urban development.

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"Some people believe that production and quality of crops are mutually exclusive. In the past, we did put production as priority, but now, we are not only satisfied with being satiated. We need tasty rice. China super hybrid rice will yield high amounts and be of good quality."

Agricultural scientist Yuan Longping on China super hybrid rice displayed at the China Pavilion.