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China's policy bank issues 200-bln-yuan loans to aid companies
The Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC), an agricultural policy bank, has issued loans and extended or adjusted loan repayment windows to help companies, especially smaller ones, counter the impact from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the bank said Sunday.
The ADBC provided 137 billion yuan worth of loans on Saturday to help 2,650 companies resume production, among which 78 percent were small and micro enterprises, Lin Li, vice president of the ADBC, told a press conference.
It also provided 53.5 billion yuan of emergency loans for companies involved in the fight against COVID-19, said Lin. (Xinhua)
中國農發行發放2000億元貸款支持企業復工復產
中國農業發展銀行3月15日表示，為幫助國內企業應對新冠肺炎疫情衝擊，該行已發放貸款並調整還款期限，以幫助各企業，尤其是小微企業復工復產。
農發行執行董事、副行長林立當天在新聞發布會上透露，截至3月14日，農發行共支持了1649家防疫企業，已發放應急貸款535億元；支持2650家企業復工復產，已發放貸款1370億元，其中，中小微企業佔比達到78%。
Beijing to quarantine international arrivals for two weeks
Beijing will quarantine all international arrivals for two weeks in medical treatment stations starting Monday, local authorities said Sunday, as China steps up measures against coronavirus cases coming from overseas.
People arriving from abroad had previously been allowed to undergo a mandatory two-week quarantine at home, but now only those in "special circumstances" will be exempted from being sent to facilities where they must pay for their stay.
Those who falsely report information, conceal a disease or cause the spread of the epidemic will be punished according to the regulations. (People's Daily app)
北京：所有無症狀入境進京人員均進行14天集中觀察 費用自理
中國北京市政府3月15日宣布， 為有效防範境外疫情的輸入和擴散，從3月16日零時起，所有境外進京人員，均應轉送至集中觀察點進行14天的隔離觀察。有特殊情況的,經嚴格評估,可進行居家觀察。集中隔離觀察期間,隔離人員費用需要自理。對於虛報信息，隱瞞病情，造成疫情傳播的人員將依法依規追究責任。
IOC staff to work from home starting Monday
To proactively limit the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided all its Lausanne staff will work from home starting beginning Monday.
Following a series of preventive measures announced by the Madrid Regional Government, Olympic Channel Services (OCS) and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) staff in Madrid have similarly been encouraged to work from home.
Because of the high number of visitors to The Olympic Museum, which regularly hosts more than 1,000 visitors per day, it has been decided to close the museum from Monday for two weeks. After this time, the situation will be reassessed. (Xinhua)
國際奧委會員工下周起在家上班
國際奧委會3月15日宣布，為降低新冠肺炎感染風險，自16日開始，洛桑總部的員工將在家上班。此外，鑑於西班牙馬德裡地區所採取的疫情應對措施，位於馬德裡的奧林匹克轉播服務公司員工也將開始在家工作。
由於位於洛桑的奧林匹克博物館日客流量超過1000人，該博物館也將從3月16日起開始閉館兩周。開館時間屆時將重新評估。
India to shut shootings of films, TV shows to contain COVID-19 spread
Various film and cinema associations in India have decided to put on hold shootings of various films, web series, and TV shows on March 19-31 to contain the spread of COVID-19, a joint statement said Sunday.
Decision on restarting the shooting will be taken on March 30 after considering the prevailing situation, the statement said.
India's media and entertainment sector had also canceled its annual flagship event FICCI Frames to be held later this week. New dates are expected to be announced shortly. (Xinhua)
受新冠疫情影響 印度宣布暫停電影和電視類節目拍攝
印度多家影視協會3月15日發布聯合聲明稱，為阻止新冠疫情傳播，將自本月19日至31日停拍所有電影、網劇和電視綜藝類節目。
聲明說，各影視協會將在3月30日對疫情狀況進行評估，若通過後將繼續拍攝活動。
此外，印度還將取消原計劃本周開幕的年度全球娛樂產業大會。相關日期不久後將公布。
Fake coronavirus testing kits seized at Los Angeles airport
US federal authorities warned consumers Saturday about fake home-testing kits for COVID-19 after customs agents intercepted a package at Los Angeles International Airport filled with vials labeled as COVID-19 test kits.
The parcel arriving from the United Kingdom this week was declared as purified water vials valued at nearly $200. But when US Customs and Border Protection inspected it they discovered the labels referring to COVID-19.
No further details, including arrests connected to the intercepted package, were released. The vials were turned over to the US Food and Drug Administration for analysis. (AP)
美國洛杉磯海關查獲一批假新冠病毒試劑盒
3月14日，美國聯邦執法機構在加州洛杉磯機場查獲了一批假的新冠病毒檢測試劑盒，並提醒公眾保持警惕。
據悉，被查獲包裹來自英國，包裹信息顯示裡面是價值200美元的純淨水。但美國海關和邊境保護局工作人員經詳細檢查後發包裹內的瓶子上標有新冠病毒檢測試劑盒的標籤。
目前執法機構尚未披露包括逮捕涉案人員在內的具體信息。這批被查獲的假檢測試劑已被移交給美國食品和藥物管理局進行分析檢驗。
Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees 2019 profits drop 20 pct to $88.2B
Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday its profits dropped 20% in 2019 to $88.2 billion, down from $111.1 billion in 2018.
In its results, Aramco blamed lower crude oil prices and declining margins for its chemical sales for lowering profits.
It also noted the chaos caused by a September attack on the heart of its oil production that temporarily cut production in half in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia and the West has blamed Iran for the attack, something Tehran has repeatedly denied. (AP)
沙特阿美2019年利潤為882億美元 同比下降20%
沙烏地阿拉伯國家石油公司（沙特阿美公司）3月15日表示，該公司2019年利潤為882億美元，較2018年的1111億美元下降20%。
阿美表示，國際油價不斷降低，以及煉油、石化行業利潤率下降是其利潤減少主要原因。
阿美聲稱，該公司的核心煉油廠去年9月份遭遇襲擊，導致石油產量減半並引發混亂也是利潤下降的原因之一。沙特和西方多個國家此前譴責伊朗發動了襲擊，但伊朗方面多次予以否認。
Fossil of 43-million-year-old penguin skin found in Argentina
Argentine researchers have announced the discovery of fossilized skin on the remains of the wing of a 43-million-year-old penguin on Marambio Island in the Antarctic.
The fossilized skin belongs to the Palaeeudyptes gunnari, one of the many extinct types of penguins that lived in Antarctica during the Eocene period, which lasted from around 56 to 34 million years ago. At that time, Antarctica was covered in woodland and boasted a diverse fauna. (AFP)
阿根廷科學家發現4300萬年前企鵝皮膚化石
阿根廷研究團隊近日宣布，在南極馬蘭比奧島發現了距今4300萬年的企業翅膀皮膚化石。
據悉，該化石屬於已滅絕的貢納古冠企鵝，其生活年代為5600萬年至3400萬年前的始新世。當時，南極洲被森林覆蓋，動物種類也豐富多樣。
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What is the largest living marsupial?
(Answer: Red kangaroo.)
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