China introduced a set of standards on human embryonic stem cells on Tuesday to regulate related clinical research and experiments, Xinhua News Agency reported. The standards, issued by the Chinese Society of Cell Biology, are the first of their kind in the country. They detail the basic qualities of human embryonic stem cells, technical guidelines for quality control and requirements for product usage and circulation. Stem cell treatment has emerged as a beacon of hope for patients with complicated and severe diseases, including leukemia, liver failure and diabetes. Increasing demand from patients has accelerated clinical efforts devoted to stem cell research and trials. In recent years, about 35 clinical research projects using stem cells have been approved, experts said at the launch event for the standards, which was held in Beijing. Wu Zhaohui, a senior official with the China Medicinal Biotechnology Association, said quality control is challenging for stem cell products because of the large variety of stem cells and their stark differences. Zhou Qi, director of the Institute of Zoology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said, The standards are expected to play a key role in promoting uniform practice, protecting the rights of trial participants, overseeing industry development and advancing clinical treatment. In 2016, the Chinese Society of Cell Biology formed a team of experts to help draft standards on stem cells. General requirements for stem cells were released by the organization in 2017, which encompassed issues in categorization, ethical codes, quality control and inspection, as well as waste disposal. xl silicone wristbandsorder silicone wristbands online cheapcustom tennis wristbandscool rubber band bracelets with loomcolorfilled wristbands
BEIJING - China will participate in Arctic affairs in accordance with the basic principles of respect, cooperation, win-win result and sustainability, according to a white paper issued Friday by the State Council Information Office.Respect is the key basis for China's participation in Arctic affairs.Respect should be reciprocal. It means all States should abide by international treaties such as the UN Charter and the UNCLOS, as well as general international law, it said.They should respect the sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction enjoyed by the Arctic States in this region, respect the tradition and culture of the indigenous peoples, as well as respect the rights and freedom of non-Arctic States to carry out activities in this region in accordance with the law, and respect the overall interests of the international community in the Arctic, it noted.The paper said that cooperation is an effective means for China's participation in Arctic affairs. It means establishing a relationship of multi-level, omni-dimensional and wide-ranging cooperation in this area. All stakeholders are encouraged to take part in cooperation on climate change, scientific research, environmental protection, shipping route development, resource utilization and cultural activities.Win-win result is the value pursuit of China's participation in Arctic affairs. It means all stakeholders in this area should pursue mutual benefit and common progress in all fields of activities, it said.Sustainability is the fundamental goal of China's participation in Arctic affairs. This means promoting the sustainable development of the Arctic by ensuring the sustainability of environmental protection, resource utilization and human activities in the area, according to the white paper.It also means realizing harmonious coexistence between man and nature, better coordination between ecological protection, economic growth and social progress, better balance between utilization, management and protection, and intergenerational equity, it added.
