Across China: Sterile mosquitoes help prevent dengue fever in south China

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- In a novel approach to combating dengue fever, the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou has unleashed sterile mosquitoes as part of its defense strategy.

Guangzhou, situated in a subtropical region, experiences extended periods of hot and wet weather, creating an ideal environment for dengue fever transmission. The city welcomed autumn on Nov. 18 this year, concluding a lengthy