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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 3

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 4

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25th, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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US: Semi-Truck and Passenger Vehicle Collide in North Las Vegas

A semi-truck and passenger vehicle collided Thursday afternoon, April 8, near W. Carey Avenue and Simmons Street in North Las Vegas. Emergency crews responded to the scene as police and fire crews investigated the crash. Simmons Street was temporarily closed in both directions between Carey and Evans avenues.

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[Breaking News]Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan, March 17 Kyodo -Video taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy. (Kyodo)

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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Electric Bicycles New National Standard

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 31, 2025 - Electric bicycles distributed by merchants in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 31, 2025. Starting from September 1, 2025, the newly revised mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, the "Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles," will come into effect. It clearly stipulates that electric bicycles must automatically cut off power when traveling at a speed exceeding 25 kilometers per hour, and also puts forward higher requirements for the safety performance of electric bicycles, such as fire prevention, flame retardancy, and prevention of illegal modifications.

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-PARK FIRE

(240801) -- CHICO, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Park Fire Aftermath - California

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows a scene after the Park Fire in Chico, California, the United States. A rapidly spreading blaze in Northern California, known as the Park Fire, had engulfed 391,200 acres (about 1,583 square kilometers) of land as of Wednesday. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on May 31, 2024 shows a view of the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization. Photo by Xi

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on May 31, 2024 shows the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Zhengyangmen Gate and Zhengyangmen arrow tower (L to R) in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the disti

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Qarhan Salt Lake Tour in Haixi

HAIXI, CHINA- MAY 31, 2024 - Tourists visit Qarhan Salt Lake in Haixi city, Qinghai province, China, May 31, 2024. With a total area of 5,856 square kilometers, Qarhan Salt Lake is the first salt lake in China and the second largest salt lake in the world.

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Qarhan Salt Lake Tour in Haixi

HAIXI, CHINA- MAY 31, 2024 - Tourists visit Qarhan Salt Lake in Haixi city, Qinghai province, China, May 31, 2024. With a total area of 5,856 square kilometers, Qarhan Salt Lake is the first salt lake in China and the second largest salt lake in the world.

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Qarhan Salt Lake Tour in Haixi

HAIXI, CHINA- MAY 31, 2024 - Tourists visit Qarhan Salt Lake in Haixi city, Qinghai province, China, May 31, 2024. With a total area of 5,856 square kilometers, Qarhan Salt Lake is the first salt lake in China and the second largest salt lake in the world.