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Rafflesia Education Program In West Sumatra - Indonesia

An officer shows a Rafflesia bloom to elementary students at Batang Palupuh Nature Reserve in Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, Oct. 29, 2025. The visit is part of an educational initiative to introduce Indonesia's younger generation to the country's unique biodiversity. The Rafflesia, officially recognized as Indonesia's national "rare flower" and classified as endangered, serves as a powerful, real-world classroom for these elementary school children. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rafflesia Education Program In West Sumatra - Indonesia

Elementary students look at a Rafflesia bloom at Batang Palupuh Nature Reserve in Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, Oct. 29, 2025. The visit is part of an educational initiative to introduce Indonesia's younger generation to the country's unique biodiversity. The Rafflesia, officially recognized as Indonesia's national "rare flower" and classified as endangered, serves as a powerful, real-world classroom for these elementary school children. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rafflesia Education Program In West Sumatra - Indonesia

A Rafflesia bloom is seen at Batang Palupuh Nature Reserve in Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, Oct. 29, 2025. The visit is part of an educational initiative to introduce Indonesia's younger generation to the country's unique biodiversity. The Rafflesia, officially recognized as Indonesia's national "rare flower" and classified as endangered, serves as a powerful, real-world classroom for these elementary school children. Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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Batang County in Ganzi, China

GANZI, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the autumn scenery of Batang County in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug 9, 2023. Batang County is surrounded by mountains, the county is located in a wide river valley, the Bachu River flows through the county. Batang County is located in the southeast margin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the eastern bank of the middle reaches of the Jinsha River, more than 2800 meters above sea level.

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China receives 1st batch of Indonesian exports under "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project

STORY: China receives 1st batch of Indonesian exports under "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vessel and prawns STORYLINE: A vessel taking more than 1,600 tonnes of frozen prawns from Indonesia arrived Monday at a port in Fuzhou, the capital of east China's Fujian Province. This is the first batch of exports China received from Indonesia since the two countries agreed to promote the joint construction of the flagship project of "Two Countries, Twin Parks" which aims to build a cooperation platform centered on the international food industry chain and supply chain. China designated Yuanhong Investment Zone in Fuzhou as the Chinese park, and Indonesian authorities selected the Bintan Industrial Estate, Aviarna Industrial Estate and Batang Industrial Estate collectively as the Indonesian park. Indonesia is the largest trading partner of Fujian among the members of the Association of Southeast Asi

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Indonesia In Pictures

The indigenous Mandailing tribe men are seen panning for gold with semi-traditional equipment yang menyaring endapan pasir which flows into the Muara Batang Gadis River, Tambang Bustak Village, Kota Nopan sub-district, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on June 24, 2011. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

The indigenous childrens of the Mandailing are seen panning for gold with traditional tools from sand deposits that flow into the Muara Batang Gadis river, Tambang Bustak Village, Kota Nopan sub-district, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on June 24, 2011. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

The indigenous childrens of the Mandailing are seen panning for gold with traditional tools from sand deposits that flow into the Muara Batang Gadis river, Tambang Bustak Village, Kota Nopan sub-district, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on June 24, 2011. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

The indigenous people of the Mandailing tribe looked shocked and panicked when the earthquake struck following theaftermath of flash floods natural disaster that hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis sub-district, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15 2009. This was witnessed from Lubuk Kapundung village on September 30 2009. As many as 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods allegedly occurred as a result of timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

A indigenous Mandailing boy seen sit down beside his parent grave which died due flash flood disaster which hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis District, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15, 2009. Witnessed from Lubuk Kapundung village on October 01, 2009. A total of 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods occurred allegedly due to timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

The indigenous Mandailing tribe men are seen panning for gold with semi-traditional equipment yang menyaring endapan pasir which flows into the Muara Batang Gadis River, Tambang Bustak Village, Kota Nopan sub-district, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on June 24, 2011. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

The indigenous people of the Mandailing tribe looked shocked and panicked when the earthquake struck following theaftermath of flash floods natural disaster that hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis sub-district, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15 2009. This was witnessed from Lubuk Kapundung village on September 30 2009. As many as 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods allegedly occurred as a result of timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

A indigenous Mandailing man seen walks beside the debris of mosque on flash flood disaster aftermath which hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis District, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15, 2009. Witnessed from Lubuk Kapundung village on October 01, 2009. A total of 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods occurred allegedly due to timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

A indigenous Mandailing man seen while praying between the deris of trees on flash flood natural disaster aftermath which hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis sub-district, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15, 2009. Witnessed from Lubuk Kapundung village on September 30, 2009. A total of 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods occurred allegedly due to timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

Indigenous Mandailing women are seen taking advantage of the muddy water of the Muara Batang Gadis river after it was swept away by a flash flood which hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis District, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15 2009. Witnessed from Lubuk Kapundung village on September 30, 2009. A total of 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods occurred allegedly due to timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

Indigenous Mandailing house seen damaged due flash-flood which hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis District, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15, 2009. Witnessed from Rantau Panjang village on September 30, 2009. A total of 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods occurred allegedly due to timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

In the midst of heavy rain, a motorized boat was seen evacuating a number of victims of the flash flood that hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis District, Mandailing Natal District, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia on September 15, 2009. This was witnessed from Rantau Panjang Village on September 30, 2009. A total of 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods allegedly occurred as a result of timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

Indigenous Mandailing house seen damaged due flash-flood which hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis District, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15, 2009. Witnessed from Rantau Panjang village on September 30, 2009. A total of 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods occurred allegedly due to timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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People protest coal-fired power plant project in Batang

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Residents in Batang on the northern coast of Central Java province, Indonesia, stage a protest in Jakarta, as seen in this file photo taken on Sept. 17, 2014, demanding the repeal of a project to build a large coal-fired power generation plant in the area in cooperation with Japan.

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Banner written in Japanese opposes coal-fired power plant

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Protesters opposing an Indonesia-Japan project to build a large coal-fired power generation plant in Batang on the northern coast of Central Java province march in Jakarta, with a banner saying in Japanese, "Yes for Food, No for Coal," as seen in this file photo taken on Sept. 17, 2014.

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Java residents visit Tokyo opposing power plant

TOKYO, Japan - Four residents of Indonesia's Central Java district of Batang hold a banner opposing a plan to construct a coal-fired thermal power station in the area in front of the headquarters of Electric Power Development Co., knows as J-Power, in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2014. Japanese companies, including J-Power, plan to build Southeast Asia's biggest coal-fired power plant in Java.

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Protest against Indonesia power project

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Demonstrators demand a halt to a power plant project as they gather outside the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta on July 22, 2013. They protest the planned construction of a coal-fired power plant to be built by an Indonesian-Japanese consortium in Batang Regency in Indonesia's Central Java Province.

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Protest against Indonesia power project

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Opponents of a power plant project gather in Kota Semarang, capital of Indonesia's Central Java Province, on July 5, 2013. They protest the planned construction of a coal-fired power plant to be built by an Indonesian-Japanese consortium in Batang Regency in the province.

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Indonesia power project goes on despite protests

PONOWARENG, Indonesia - Yellow flags demonstrating the disapproval of villagers stand in rice paddies which form part of the planned construction site of a coal-fired power plant to be built by an Indonesian-Japanese consortium in Batang Regency in Indonesia's Central Java Province in May 2013.

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Indonesia power project goes on despite protests

PONOWARENG, Indonesia - A fisherman catches fish in the sea facing the planned construction site of a coal-fired power plant to be built by an Indonesian-Japanese consortium in Batang Regency in Indonesia's Central Java Province in May 2013.

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Indonesia power project goes on despite protests

PONOWARENG, Indonesia - Local residents hold messages opposing the planned construction of a coal-fired power plant to be built by an Indonesian-Japanese consortium in Batang Regency in Indonesia's Central Java Province in May 2013.

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MALAYSIA-BATANG KALI-LANDSLIDE

(221216) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2022 shows the site of a landslide in Batang Kali, Malaysia. The search and rescue teams are working hard in order to save more than a dozen people still trapped by a landslide in Malaysia which claimed at least 16 lives early on Friday. (Str/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-BATANG KALI-LANDSLIDE

(221216) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers search for the landslide victims in Batang Kali, Malaysia, Dec. 16, 2022. The search and rescue teams are working hard in order to save more than a dozen people still trapped by a landslide in Malaysia which claimed at least 16 lives early on Friday. (Str/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-BATANG KALI-LANDSLIDE

(221216) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2022 shows the site of a landslide in Batang Kali, Malaysia. The search and rescue teams are working hard in order to save more than a dozen people still trapped by a landslide in Malaysia which claimed at least 16 lives early on Friday. (Str/Xinhua)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-NATURE-WILD BROWN BEARS (CN)

(220807) -- YUSHU, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 4, 2022 shows a wild brown bear in Xianggu Village of Batang Township, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. The population of wild animals in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has been significantly restored in recent years, thanks to increasingly enforced ecological protection measures, and some of them -- snow leopards, brown bears and Tibetan macaques, to name a few -- are now "daring" enough to set their paws in human habitats. Xianggu Village, which is about 65 kilometers from Yushu's prefectural seat, has been frequented by brown bears looking for food there. Local residents have been advised to avoid willingly hiking and to keep a safe distance from these bears if they are spotted in the area. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-NATURE-WILD BROWN BEARS (CN)

(220807) -- YUSHU, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 4, 2022 shows a wild brown bear confronting a domestic dog in Xianggu Village of Batang Township, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. The population of wild animals in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has been significantly restored in recent years, thanks to increasingly enforced ecological protection measures, and some of them -- snow leopards, brown bears and Tibetan macaques, to name a few -- are now "daring" enough to set their paws in human habitats. Xianggu Village, which is about 65 kilometers from Yushu's prefectural seat, has been frequented by brown bears looking for food there. Local residents have been advised to avoid willingly hiking and to keep a safe distance from these bears if they are spotted in the area. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)