China: CCTV Captures Shop Owner Fleeing During 5.5 Quake

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake violently shook Gansu, northwestern China, on January 26, 2026. Surveillance footage shows a shop owner fleeing as shelves rattle and goods crash to the floor inside a small store in Diebu County. Authorities reported no immediate casualties, and emergency teams were deployed.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Urumqi-Yuli Expressway

Vehicles are running on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway from Korla South Interchange to Yuli section, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 26, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Sheep Snatching Competition

Sheep Snatching Competition

BAZHOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Herdsmen ride horses to participate in a sheep snatching competition in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 25, 2025.

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows tourists and people of Dong ethnic group celebrating the Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows a performance team parading during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

People sing the grand song of the Dong ethnic group at a drum tower during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

This photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows "Gutu" cooked at Jamyang Drolma's home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents in Tibetan costumes celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

A resident shows a note denoting wishes and expectations for the New Year on the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family re

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley and

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma prepares "chema" at home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley and

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma's mother cooks "Gutu" at their home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma (2nd L) poses for a group photo with her family in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows a view of Khorchak Village in Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows a view of Khorchak Village in Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley

China: Wild Siberian Tiger Appears on Rural Road in Jilin

A video shows a rare encounter with a wild Siberian tiger on a rural road in Hunchun, Jilin, on October 14, 2025. After stopping his vehicle, a man calmly greeted the tiger as it crossed the road before disappearing into the forest. No injuries were reported, and authorities said the tiger likely returned to the mountains, urging residents to remain cautious.

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists are seen by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

A herdsman (L) riding a camel is seen by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake and snow mountain in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists take photos by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

A boat is seen on the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake with snow mountain in the background in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists have fun by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists take selfies by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

A herd of cattle forage by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM