BEIJING, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

BAOBAB TREES EVOLUTION

A collaborative effort between Chinese and international researchers has shed light on the evolutionary journey of baobab trees, pinpointing Madagascar as the cradle of all baobab species.

Published on Wednesday in the journal Nature, the study, conducted by researchers from the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other institutes, represents a milestone in terms of better understanding these iconic trees.

AG600 PROGRESS

China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft is accelerating its progress in the major flight test subjects, paving the way for its airworthiness certification, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

AG600 recently completed multiple high-risk flight test subjects, which are vital to ensure the aircraft's safety and performance, said the AVIC, China's leading aircraft manufacturer.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN ARCHAEOLOGY

Lady Xin Zhui, a 2,200-year-old mummified aristocrat from central China, has been recreated in digital form, giving some idea of how she looked at age 35.

On Friday, the Hunan Museum in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, released the image of a "3D digital figure" of Xin Zhui, one of the most famous wet mummies in the world. Enditem

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