U.S. military airlifts drinking water to quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

U.S. military airlifts drinking water to quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass speaks during a visit to the Kumamoto prefectural government headquarters in Kumamoto on Aug. 9, 2026, as a U.S. military KC-130 transport aircraft airlifts 16 tons of drinking water for people affected by a recent massive earthquake.

U.S. military airlifts drinking water to quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

U.S. military airlifts drinking water to quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass (R) shakes hands with Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura at the prefectural government headquarters in Kumamoto on Aug. 9, 2026, as a U.S. military KC-130 transport aircraft airlifts 16 tons of drinking water for people affected by a recent massive earthquake.

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

RUGAO, CHINA - JUNE 16, 2025 - A general cargo (pulp) vessel named "SAILBOARD" from the Marshall Islands was docked at the Changyuan International Terminal in Rugao Port for loading and unloading over 8,200 tons of pulp in Changjiang Town, Rugao City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 16, 2025,

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

RUGAO, CHINA - JUNE 16, 2025 - A general cargo (pulp) vessel named "SAILBOARD" from the Marshall Islands was docked at the Changyuan International Terminal in Rugao Port for loading and unloading over 8,200 tons of pulp in Changjiang Town, Rugao City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 16, 2025,

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

RUGAO, CHINA - JUNE 16, 2025 - A general cargo (pulp) vessel named "SAILBOARD" from the Marshall Islands was docked at the Changyuan International Terminal in Rugao Port for loading and unloading over 8,200 tons of pulp in Changjiang Town, Rugao City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 16, 2025,

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

RUGAO, CHINA - JUNE 16, 2025 - A general cargo (pulp) vessel named "SAILBOARD" from the Marshall Islands was docked at the Changyuan International Terminal in Rugao Port for loading and unloading over 8,200 tons of pulp in Changjiang Town, Rugao City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 16, 2025,

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

RUGAO, CHINA - JUNE 16, 2025 - A general cargo (pulp) vessel named "SAILBOARD" from the Marshall Islands was docked at the Changyuan International Terminal in Rugao Port for loading and unloading over 8,200 tons of pulp in Changjiang Town, Rugao City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 16, 2025,

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

RUGAO, CHINA - JUNE 16, 2025 - A general cargo (pulp) vessel named "SAILBOARD" from the Marshall Islands was docked at the Changyuan International Terminal in Rugao Port for loading and unloading over 8,200 tons of pulp in Changjiang Town, Rugao City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 16, 2025,

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

First Foreign General Cargo (pulp) Vessel in Rugao Port

RUGAO, CHINA - JUNE 16, 2025 - A general cargo (pulp) vessel named "SAILBOARD" from the Marshall Islands was docked at the Changyuan International Terminal in Rugao Port for loading and unloading over 8,200 tons of pulp in Changjiang Town, Rugao City, Jiangsu Province, China on June 16, 2025,

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

FUAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A ship carrying 20,000 tons of nickel ore carries out loading and unloading operations in Fuan city, Ningde city, Fujian province, China, February 27, 2025. At present, Fuan has built the world's largest single stainless steel new material production and deep processing base, contributing 16% of China's output.

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

FUAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A ship carrying 20,000 tons of nickel ore carries out loading and unloading operations in Fuan city, Ningde city, Fujian province, China, February 27, 2025. At present, Fuan has built the world's largest single stainless steel new material production and deep processing base, contributing 16% of China's output.

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

FUAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A ship carrying 20,000 tons of nickel ore carries out loading and unloading operations in Fuan city, Ningde city, Fujian province, China, February 27, 2025. At present, Fuan has built the world's largest single stainless steel new material production and deep processing base, contributing 16% of China's output.

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

FUAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A ship carrying 20,000 tons of nickel ore carries out loading and unloading operations in Fuan city, Ningde city, Fujian province, China, February 27, 2025. At present, Fuan has built the world's largest single stainless steel new material production and deep processing base, contributing 16% of China's output.

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

World Largest Single Stainless Steel New Material Base in Fuan

FUAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - A ship carrying 20,000 tons of nickel ore carries out loading and unloading operations in Fuan city, Ningde city, Fujian province, China, February 27, 2025. At present, Fuan has built the world's largest single stainless steel new material production and deep processing base, contributing 16% of China's output.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

Chinese Shipping Enterprises

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 - A hull section, which will be sent to the final assembly base, is being loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel at a shipbuilding enterprise in Huang-Bohai New Area in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, Sept 16, 2024. Chinese shipping companies' global orders for new ships in August 2024 amounted to 3.87 million revised gross tons (106 vessels), accounting for 90% of the total global orders.

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent logistics workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent logistics workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A staff member tests the strength of fastener products at a lab in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2024 shows a view of the intelligent logistics workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A staff member tests the hardness of fastener products at a lab in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Workers work at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Several people during the Water Festival, August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Dozens of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Dozens of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Dozens of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Several people during the Water Festival, August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Thousands of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Several people during the Water Festival, August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Dozens of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Several people during the Water Festival, August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Several people during the Water Festival, August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Thousands of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Dozens of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Several people during the Water Festival, August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Dozens of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Thousands of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Festival - Spain

Water Festival - Spain

Thousands of people during the Water Festival, on August 16, 2024, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The Festa da Auga de Vilagarcía de Arousa, recognized as a Festival of National Tourist Interest, is part of the festivities of San Roque. The Department of Cleaning has prepared a wide range of means with the aim of removing the tons of garbage generated by these festivities. Photo by Elena Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.