Group 1 - The "International Conference on Grassland and Grass Industry 2025" was held in Hohhot from July 10 to 13, focusing on the theme "Three Lives Integration, Technology Empowerment" [1] - Over 400 experts and scholars from institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and various international countries participated, aiming to explore trends in grass science and provide strategic consulting for government and industry development [1] - The conference included an inspection of the collaborative project between Hohhot Agricultural Group and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which has achieved innovative technological results in grass and livestock industries [1] Group 2 - Inner Mongolia has 1.32 billion acres of natural grassland, accounting for 22% of China's total grassland area, and is a crucial part of the Eurasian grassland [2] - The region has implemented strict ecological protection measures and policies, leading to a stable vegetation coverage of around 45% and improved ecological conditions [2] - Hohhot is recognized as an important ecological barrier for Northeast and North China, with diverse grassland vegetation and unique culture providing a natural experimental field for ecological research and grass industry development [2]