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The Hong Kong government on Sunday expressed its gratitude for the central government's support as the deadly fire killed at least 146 as of Sunday 4 pm, with 159 residents from the missing persons list confirmed safe.

In an official release on Sunday, the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) government said it wishes to express "its sincere gratitude to the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and all relevant departments of Guangdong Province for their staunch support and prompt assistance, including the provision of numerous pieces of necessary equipment to the HKSAR, such as drones, exoskeleton devices, protective gear, and medical supplies. This significantly assisted the relevant departments in their emergency response and the follow-up efforts."

One of the must-see tourism spots in Hangzhou in Zhejiang province — the Lingyin Feilaifeng Scenic Area — announced it would offer free admission to all visitors starting Dec 1, a move officials say demonstrates the city's historical vision and cultural confidence that the best scenery should be accessible to all.

The site is home to Lingyin Temple, one of China's 10 most renowned ancient temples. First built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420), the temple has a history of more than 1,700 years and is an important Buddhist cultural site known for its flourishing incense traditions.

The China Tourism Association (CTA) recently released 20 innovative cases highlighting the integration of intangible cultural heritage and tourism, underscoring the vitality of heritage tourism.

Xuan paper, a type of handmade paper commonly used for calligraphy and painting, serves as a key carrier of Chinese culture, and the Xuan paper-making technique is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Jingxian county in east China's Anhui Province is known as the birthplace of Xuan paper.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has released a new guideline to clarify the application of work-related injury insurance. The move aims to better protect the rights of both workers and employers while ensuring justice and the sustainable development of the nation's work-related injury insurance system.