He hypothesized that black holes can emit particles and thermal radiation at an extremely slow rate near their edges, and thus can potentially evaporate. Scientists later named the theoretical emission "Hawking Radiation".
He made the remarks on Monday as rescuers work to extract three stranded climbers.
He called his company essentially "technology-driven," but also stressed the cultural dimension of the business.
He had served as vice-governor since Jan 2013 and was placed under investigation last month.
He made the remark at a news conference on Wednesday, noting the court's aim is to help litigants enjoy efficient and better legal services if they come to the court to solve their IP problems.
He highlighted the need for stronger guidance from the central government and the rolling out of more support policies to integrate telemedicine with the medical insurance system and cutting-edge technologies.
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He explained that the GBA is different from other world bay areas like those of Tokyo and New York due to its diversified industrial characteristics, various development bases and larger population.
He lives alone in Beijing, but Maher doesn't feel lonely, he says. Technology has made the world smaller and he can stay in touch with his children in Australia and visit them during holidays.
He made the remarks during a meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila, according to a release from China's Ministry of National Defense.
He called for joint efforts to strengthen political mutual trust and exchanges of governance experience, promote practical cooperation in economic and other fields, consolidate the public support for bilateral friendly cooperation, and enhance communication and collaboration on multilateral occasions.