The China-Russia-Mongolia Cross-Country Skiing Event kicked off in Yakeshi on June 17, attracting hundreds of skiers to experience the winter sport during the summer.
A recent hot and dry spell has resulted in a moderate drought in eastern Inner Mongolia autonomous region, causing considerable harm to local farmland, according to the region's meteorology department.
Yang Wei from Inner Mongolia won gold during the men’s 10-meter air pistol match at the ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup held in Gabala, Azerbaijan on June 11, which was his first world championship and the region’s first shooting gold medalist.
A Mongolian-language children’s channel began broadcasting at Inner Mongolia Radio and Television Station on June 18, with the purpose of creating a platform for local Mongolian young people to learn about this ethnic language and culture.
A bullet train departed Hohhot East Railway Station for Ulanqab marking the start of high-speed rail services using Inner Mongolia’s first newly-laid high-speed railway on Aug 3.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the autonomous region, during which various celebrations are planned to showcase its prosperity and ethnic diversity.
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