武汉一周双语推介 ｜ This Week in News

#01

'Luojia Library' unveiled

“珞珈文库”揭牌

▲ Luojia Library Photo source: Wuhan University

On the morning of Feb. 23, the Wuhan University's "Luojia Library" was inaugurated with more than 20,000 volumes of books and materials officially open to its faculty and students. The 360-square-meter "Luojia Library" is located in Building E of the Wuhan University Library. It is divided into six sections, including the works by former presidents, senior professors, and distinguished alumni.

23日上午，武汉大学“珞珈文库”揭牌，2万余册藏书、资料正式对该校师生开放。“珞珈文库”位于武汉大学图书馆总馆E栋，总面积360平方米。文库共分为历代校长作品区、资深教授作品区、杰出校友作品区等六大专区。

#02

China-Europe freight train (Wuhan) makes first trip to Helsinki

中欧（武汉）班列首次直达芬兰赫尔辛基

▲ A China-Europe freight train (Wuhan) (file photo)

On Feb. 22, a freight train loaded with car parts, clothes and medical supplies departed from Wuhan, traveling northwards to Manzhouli. After leaving China for Ust-Luga, Russia, the goods were then transported to Mukran, Germany via barge and transferred to Hamburg and Duisburg via rail, from where 18 containers of goods were finally be sent to Helsinki.

满载汽车零部件、服装、防疫物资等货物的中欧(武汉)班列22日从武汉发车，经由满洲里出境，到达俄罗斯乌斯季卢卡后经驳船驶往德国穆克兰，转铁路至德国汉堡和杜伊斯堡，18个集装箱直接经铁路直达赫尔辛基。

There are now 30 regular China-Europe freight train (Wuhan) routes across Eurasia, connecting over 70 cities in more than 30 countries.

截至目前，中欧(武汉)班列已拥有30条稳定的跨境运输线路，辐射欧亚大陆30余个国家、70余个城市。

#03

3,742 new couples register marriages on loving day

武汉3742对新人“有爱日”登记结婚

▲ A new couple making a hand heart to express their gratitude to the staff of Qiaokou Maternal and Child Care Service Center Photo by Jin Zhenqiang

Feb. 22, 2022, which is written "20220222" in Chinese, fell on a Tuesday (weekday 2 in Chinese) and coincided with the 22nd day of the month in the Chinese lunisolar calendar. The date is known as "a day full of love," because the date features many instances of the number "2," which sounds like "love" in Chinese. According to the Wuhan Civil Affairs Bureau, 3,742 new couples made their marriage registration on that day.

2022年2月22日是农历正月二十二，也是星期二，因为“2”与“爱”谐音，故这一天也被网友们称为“有爱日”。记者从武汉市民政局获悉，2月22日当天，武汉共有3742对新人登记结婚。

#04

Three universities rank top 10 nationwide

三所高校入围全国前十

▲ Wuhan University (file photo)

According to the "2021 National University Students Competition Analysis Report" released by China Association of Higher Education on Feb. 22, Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, as well as Wuhan University of Technology come third, fourth, and sixth respectively on the list.

22日，中国高等教育学会发布《2021全国普通高校大学生竞赛分析报告》。其中，武汉大学、华中科技大学、武汉理工大学分别位居第三、第四、第六。

#05

2022 World Transport Convention to be held

2022世界交通运输大会将举办

On Feb. 17, at the 2022 first-quarter press conference of the China Association for Science and Technology, it was announced that the 2022 World Transport Convention will be held in Wuhan between June 13 and 16.

2月17日，中国科协在2022年第一季度新闻发布会上宣布，将于6月13日至16日在武汉举办2022世界交通运输大会。

（Edited by Ye Shiyu）