The challenge will be figuring what to focus on.
The ceremony attracted thousands of residents and tourists despite the extreme cold and strong wind on the frozen river.
The children attended a primary school in Mixin and had been playing near the river over the weekend.
The ceremony saw 20 patented inventions and five designs receive the top awards. As of the end of 2016, products and projects related to the award winners had created 93.9 billion yuan (.19 billion) of sales revenue, 9.6 billion yuan in profit and 24.4 billion yuan in exports.
The city's meteorological center issued a blue alert for sandstorm Thursday morning, forecasting winds carrying sand and dust across the capital. Many pedestrians in downtown Beijing were seen wearing protective masks.
The central bank has reformed the interest rate regime by introducing the loan prime rate as a new benchmark on the basis of the one-year medium-term lending facility rate. The new benchmark will be further extended to more bank lending and will not only be restricted to newly issued loans, but also for outstanding ones, according to Sun.
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The city has paid great attention in recent years to protection of the local environment and the development of the green economy, especially in areas along the Jinsha River, he said.
The city moved out 500 wholesale markets and logistics centers last year, freeing up "precious" space for new industries.
The city's transport authorities also reminded residents to drive slowly during peak hours on roads that easily freeze.
The city state has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia, reporting 91 infections as of Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Health. The ministry's data also showed that Singapore's caseload is easing, as seen in the rising number of those discharged after treatment. Fifty-eight such people have been allowed to leave hospitals as of Tuesday.