Fuel debris retrieval at Fukushima plant

Fuel debris retrieval at Fukushima plant

Photo taken on Aug. 22, 2024, shows the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. successfully retrieved a small amount of melted fuel from the No. 2 reactor on Nov. 7.

Panasonic to end 37-year Olympic sponsorship contract

Panasonic to end 37-year Olympic sponsorship contract

A large Panasonic display is installed at a venue of the Paris Olympics in Paris on Aug. 7, 2024. Panasonic Holdings Corp. announced on Sept. 10 that it will discontinue its sponsorship agreement with the International Olympic Committee, ending its 37-year marketing tie-up with the event.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

Zhegong Xincun Community Construction in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2024 - A view of the Zhegong Xincun community under construction in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Aug 28, 2024. Recently, Hangzhou's first urban dilapidated house community organic renewal project - Zhejiang Gong New Village 7 buildings have been successfully completed. Zhegong New Village, built in the 1980s, is a typical old community in Hangzhou.

Yellow River Scenery - China

Yellow River Scenery - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 7, 2024 shows a section of the Yellow River in Zhongning County, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In recent years, Ningxia has attached great importance to the protection and management of the Yellow River. The region has stepped up efforts to improve the ecological environment in the watershed areas of the river. Photo by Yang Zhisen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

Railway Tuotuo River Bridge

HAIXI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Aerial photo shows the Railway Tuotuo River Bridge, the first bridge at the source of the Yangtze River, in Haixi, Qinghai province, China, Aug 7, 2024.

A Long March-7 carrier Rocket Lifts Off The China Sat 4A Satellite in Wenchang

A Long March-7 carrier Rocket Lifts Off The China Sat 4A Satellite in Wenchang

WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - A Long March-7 carrier rocket lifts off the China Sat 4A satellite from Wenchang Spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province, China, Aug 22, 2024.

A Long March-7 carrier Rocket Lifts Off The China Sat 4A Satellite in Wenchang

A Long March-7 carrier Rocket Lifts Off The China Sat 4A Satellite in Wenchang

WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - A Long March-7 carrier rocket lifts off the China Sat 4A satellite from Wenchang Spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province, China, Aug 22, 2024.

A Long March-7 carrier Rocket Lifts Off The China Sat 4A Satellite in Wenchang

A Long March-7 carrier Rocket Lifts Off The China Sat 4A Satellite in Wenchang

WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - A Long March-7 carrier rocket lifts off the China Sat 4A satellite from Wenchang Spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province, China, Aug 22, 2024.

A Long March-7 carrier Rocket Lifts Off The China Sat 4A Satellite in Wenchang

A Long March-7 carrier Rocket Lifts Off The China Sat 4A Satellite in Wenchang

WENCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - A Long March-7 carrier rocket lifts off the China Sat 4A satellite from Wenchang Spaceport in Wenchang, Hainan province, China, Aug 22, 2024.

Underground internet cables

Underground internet cables

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corp. on Aug. 22, 2024, unveils to the media an underground tunnel in Osaka where optical fiber cables for internet and phone cables are laid. NTT West said the tunnel is designed to withstand an earthquake with an intensity of 7, the highest level on Japan's seismic scale.

Underground internet cables

Underground internet cables

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corp. on Aug. 22, 2024, unveils to the media an underground tunnel in Osaka where optical fiber cables for internet and phone cables are laid. NTT West said the tunnel is designed to withstand an earthquake with an intensity of 7, the highest level on Japan's seismic scale.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

Northwestern Polytechnical University Outdoor Aircraft Show in Xi'an

XI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Citizens, tourists and children view 12 aircraft at the Chang 'an Campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi 'an, Shaanxi province, China, Aug 17, 2024. It is understood that there are 12 aircraft parked on the lawn of the outdoor aircraft exhibition, including J-6, J-8E, straight 5, bomb 6, J-bomb 7, etc., each aircraft has a detailed introduction.