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BRICS Leaders Gather for Peace and Security Plenary in Rio - Brazil

-- Leaders attending the plenary session of "Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance" of the 17th BRICS Summit pose for a group photo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 6, 2025. Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a speech during the session on Sunday. Photo by Li Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets with Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese in a private audience at the Vatican on November 30, 2016. Scorsese is in Rome to present his new film 'Silence'. The movie, adapted from the 1966 novel by Japanese writer Shusaku Endo is about the persecution of a group of Jesuits in 17th-century Japan. The pope and Scorsese discussed the film and the mission of the Jesuits, the religious order Francis belongs to. - Pope Francis will celebrate his 10th anniversary of pontificate on March 13. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Military taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Girls taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Girls taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A woman taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Saint Patrick's Day float is seen during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A man taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Saint Patrick's Day float is seen during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A man taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A woman taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A woman taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

Persons taking part during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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200th St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade

A child is seen during the parade for the 200th edition of St. Patrick's Day, that commemorated the Irish heritage present in Montreal since the late 17th century. on March 16, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie A Femminile - AS Roma vs Lazio Women

Lazio team players pose for a group photo during the Serie A match between Roma women v Lazio women at Tre fontane Stadium,Rome Italy, November 17th, 2024. Mattia Vian during AS Roma vs Lazio Women, Italian football Serie A Women match in Rome, Italy, November 17 2024

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GLOBAL DAIRY CONGRESS-CHINESE DAIRY INNOVATION

(240625) -- LONDON, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yun Zhanyou (2nd R), vice president of Chinese dairy giant Yili Group, speaks at the Global Dairy Congress in London, Britain, on June 25, 2024. The 17th annual Global Dairy Congress, held on June 25 and 26, features sessions on topics such as global dairy markets, sustainability, and innovation in dairy products. The World Dairy Innovation Awards 2024 was presented at the event, and Chinese dairy giant Yili Group won four out of 17 awards for dairy innovation. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GLOBAL DAIRY CONGRESS-CHINESE DAIRY INNOVATION

(240625) -- LONDON, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yun Zhanyou (2nd R), vice president of Chinese dairy giant Yili Group, speaks at the Global Dairy Congress in London, Britain, on June 25, 2024. The 17th annual Global Dairy Congress, held on June 25 and 26, features sessions on topics such as global dairy markets, sustainability, and innovation in dairy products. The World Dairy Innovation Awards 2024 was presented at the event, and Chinese dairy giant Yili Group won four out of 17 awards for dairy innovation. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240608) --SUVA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Officials and students pose for a group photo at the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for foreign high school students at China Cultural Center in Suva, Fiji, on June 8, 2024. TO GO WITH "Fiji high school students compete Chinese proficiency" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240608) --SUVA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Officials and students pose for a group photo at the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for foreign high school students at China Cultural Center in Suva, Fiji, on June 8, 2024. TO GO WITH "Fiji high school students compete Chinese proficiency" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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China's construction machinery company draws attention at Istanbul's trade exhibition

STORY: China's construction machinery company draws attention at Istanbul's trade exhibition SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:57 LOCATION: Istanbul, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of the Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) at KOMATEK 2024 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WEI ZHONGZHENG, Executive deputy general manager of XCMG Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): YUSUF GUNAYDIN, Owner of Istanbul-based Kup company 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): EMRE SENER, Owner of Emre Makina 6. various of the Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) at KOMATEK 2024 STORYLINE: The 17th International Construction Machinery, Technology, and Equipment Trade Exhibition (KOMATEK 2024) concluded on Saturday in Istanbul. China-based Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), impressed buyers with advanced technology and innovative products, securing orders across various sectors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WEI ZHONGZHENG, Executive deputy general manager of XCMG Türk

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Learning Chinese brings Aussie teens new telescope to explore world

STORY: Learning Chinese brings Aussie teens new telescope to explore world SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australia Final of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition 2. various of Hallie Richards 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HALLIE RICHARDS, Student, Methodist Ladies' College 4. various of participants taking group photos 5. various of China's acting Consul General in Sydney Wang Chunsheng speaking 6. various of City of Sydney Deputy Mayor Robert Kok speaking STORYLINE: For many teenagers in culturally diverse Australia, mastering a new language other than English opens up an avenue to bond with friends of a different background in the same community, explores alternative ways of life, and views the whole wide world with a broader horizon. The Australia Final of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students wrapped up in Syd

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UK students demonstrate Chinese proficiency in global language competition

STORY: UK students demonstrate Chinese proficiency in global language competition SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Bridge competition in London 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NATHAN EVANS, Student at Pinner High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU JIAYU, Chinese teacher at Pinner High School STORYLINE: The United Kingdom (UK) hosted regional finals for a global Chinese language competition in London on Thursday, with contestants from schools across the country proving their prowess in the language. Students from 37 secondary schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland competed in the regional finals of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students. Altogether 17 students won prizes in the individual competition category while six teams were awarded prizes in the group category. In the group competition, about 60 students from

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Fortune 500 executives confident about China's foreign trade environment

STORY: Fortune 500 executives confident about China's foreign trade environment DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of photos of CMIA attendees 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERNEST NICOLAS, Chief Supply Chain Officer of HP Inc. 3. various of Global R&D Center 4. various of cars 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FRANK MENG, Chairman of Qualcomm China 6. various of vehicle manufacturing process 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SABRINA SOUSSAN, Chairman and CEO of SUEZ Group 8. various of views in Chongqing STORYLINE: Fortune 500 executives have expressed confidence in China's foreign trade environment. They made the remarks while attending the just-concluded 17th Annual Meeting of the Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) in China's Chongqing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERNEST NICOLAS, Chief Supply Chain Officer of HP Inc. "I can tell you one of the greatest things of my visit this time is we celebrated the 400 millionth PC coming

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230704) -- HONG KONG, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xuedan (front) of China competes during a Group B match between China and Chinese Taipei at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230704) -- HONG KONG, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Jing (R) of China competes during a Group B match between China and Chinese Taipei at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230704) -- HONG KONG, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Jing (R) of China competes during a Group B match between China and Chinese Taipei at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230704) -- HONG KONG, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hou Changqing (front) of China competes during a Group B match between China and Chinese Taipei at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230704) -- HONG KONG, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hou Changqing (front R) of China competes during a Group B match between China and Chinese Taipei at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230704) -- HONG KONG, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Yishan (C) of China competes during a Group B match between China and Chinese Taipei at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (CN)

(230704) -- HONG KONG, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhuo Ziyi (2nd R) of China competes during a Group B match between China and Chinese Taipei at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

(230701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Azuma Konoka (C) of Japan shoots during a Group A match against China's Hong Kong at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

(230701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Terada Waka (R) of Japan shoots during a Group A match against China's Hong Kong at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

(230701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hashimoto Mao (top) of Japan vies for the ball during a Group A match against China's Hong Kong at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

(230701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Konya Risa (L) of Japan shoots during a Group A match against China's Hong Kong at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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CHINA-TIBET-ZANDA-GUGE KINGDOM-SCENERY (CN)

(230527) -- ZANDA, May 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at dusk in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ancient Guge Kingdom was probably founded in the 10th century but it was abandoned by the end of the 17th century. Only the mud-and-rock structures remained, sheltering their relics and wall paintings from the elements. The Guge Kingdom Ruins are among the first group of historical relics placed under state protection in China. Remains of the kingdom's main castle now lie atop a riverside mountain, covering 180,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-TIBET-ZANDA-GUGE KINGDOM-SCENERY (CN)

(230527) -- ZANDA, May 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at dusk in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ancient Guge Kingdom was probably founded in the 10th century but it was abandoned by the end of the 17th century. Only the mud-and-rock structures remained, sheltering their relics and wall paintings from the elements. The Guge Kingdom Ruins are among the first group of historical relics placed under state protection in China. Remains of the kingdom's main castle now lie atop a riverside mountain, covering 180,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Shao Zedong)

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CHINA-TIBET-ZANDA-GUGE KINGDOM-SCENERY (CN)

(230527) -- ZANDA, May 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at dusk in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ancient Guge Kingdom was probably founded in the 10th century but it was abandoned by the end of the 17th century. Only the mud-and-rock structures remained, sheltering their relics and wall paintings from the elements. The Guge Kingdom Ruins are among the first group of historical relics placed under state protection in China. Remains of the kingdom's main castle now lie atop a riverside mountain, covering 180,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-TIBET-ZANDA-GUGE KINGDOM-SCENERY (CN)

(230527) -- ZANDA, May 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at dusk in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ancient Guge Kingdom was probably founded in the 10th century but it was abandoned by the end of the 17th century. Only the mud-and-rock structures remained, sheltering their relics and wall paintings from the elements. The Guge Kingdom Ruins are among the first group of historical relics placed under state protection in China. Remains of the kingdom's main castle now lie atop a riverside mountain, covering 180,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-TIBET-ZANDA-GUGE KINGDOM-SCENERY (CN)

(230527) -- ZANDA, May 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at dusk in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ancient Guge Kingdom was probably founded in the 10th century but it was abandoned by the end of the 17th century. Only the mud-and-rock structures remained, sheltering their relics and wall paintings from the elements. The Guge Kingdom Ruins are among the first group of historical relics placed under state protection in China. Remains of the kingdom's main castle now lie atop a riverside mountain, covering 180,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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CHINA-TIBET-ZANDA-GUGE KINGDOM-SCENERY (CN)

(230527) -- ZANDA, May 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at dusk in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ancient Guge Kingdom was probably founded in the 10th century but it was abandoned by the end of the 17th century. Only the mud-and-rock structures remained, sheltering their relics and wall paintings from the elements. The Guge Kingdom Ruins are among the first group of historical relics placed under state protection in China. Remains of the kingdom's main castle now lie atop a riverside mountain, covering 180,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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CHINA-TIBET-ZANDA-GUGE KINGDOM-SCENERY (CN)

(230527) -- ZANDA, May 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom at dusk in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ancient Guge Kingdom was probably founded in the 10th century but it was abandoned by the end of the 17th century. Only the mud-and-rock structures remained, sheltering their relics and wall paintings from the elements. The Guge Kingdom Ruins are among the first group of historical relics placed under state protection in China. Remains of the kingdom's main castle now lie atop a riverside mountain, covering 180,000 square meters. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)