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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of a Palestinian security forces band perform during a Christmas event outside the Bethlehem Peace Center in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Participants wearing giant festive costumes walk during a Christmas parade in the streets of Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People dressed in festive costumes pose with children during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People gather near a large decorated Christmas tree during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A vendor sells light-up balloons near a decorated Christmas tree during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A child holds a Christmas-themed decoration while sitting in a vehicle during a holiday parade near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell during Christmas celebrations near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A large Christmas tree stands decorated in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell during Christmas celebrations near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A vendor sells light-up balloons near a decorated Christmas tree during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People take part in a Christmas parade as a giant Santa Claus figure and a cluster of balloons are carried on a vintage car in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Palestinian officials stand during an event marking the Christmas season outside the Bethlehem Peace Center in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People walk and hold balloons during a Christmas parade in the streets of Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Members of a Palestinian security forces band perform during a Christmas event outside the Bethlehem Peace Center in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell while riding on a vintage car during a Christmas parade in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - A portrait of YANG Chen Ning displayed on the cultural wall of Sigu Lane, the birthplace of YANG Chen Ning, Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China, March 6, 2023.

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - The poem "Return to the Root" by YANG Chen Ning is on display at the cultural wall of Sigu Lane, the birthplace of YANG Chen Ning, Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on March 6, 2023.

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - A portrait of YANG Chen Ning displayed on the cultural wall of Sigu Lane, the birthplace of YANG Chen Ning, Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China, March 6, 2023.

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - A photo of 10-month-old YANG Chen Ning with his parents at his former residence is displayed on the cultural wall of Sigu Lane, the birthplace of YANG Chen Ning. Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on March 6, 2023.

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - YANG Chen Ning (right) poses for a photo with Tsung-Dao Lee on the cultural wall of Sigu Lane, the birthplace of YANG Chen Ning. Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on March 6, 2023.

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - The site of YANG Chen Ning's former residence in Sigu Lane, the birthplace of YANG Chen Ning, Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on March 6, 2023.

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - The stone-carved gatehouse at the northern end of Sigu Lane, where YANG Chen Ning was born, Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on March 6, 2023.

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - The stone-carved gatehouse at the northern end of Sigu Lane, where YANG Chen Ning was born, Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on March 6, 2023.

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YANG Chen Ning Birthplace in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - MARCH 6, 2023 - The stone-carved gatehouse at the northern end of Sigu Lane, where YANG Chen Ning was born, Lu Yang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on March 6, 2023.

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Illustration - Alsace

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) RODERN. OVERLOOKING THE ALSACE PLAIN AND CONSIDERED THE BIRTHPLACE OF PINOT NOIR, THIS WINE-GROWING VILLAGE COMES ALIVE IN AUTUMN IN THE HEART OF THE GLOECKELBERG GRAND CRU VINEYARDS. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE. OCCITANY. HAUTE GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE. NOUGARO'S BIRTHPLACE, 56, BOULEVARD D'ARCOLE, IN THE MINIMES DISTRICT. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Haute-Corse - France

FRANCE. HAUTE-CORSE (2B) CALVI. BUST OF CHRISTOPHE COLOMB. ACCORDING TO LEGEND, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS WAS BORN IN CALVI, THEN PART OF THE GENOESE EMPIRE. AS THE ISLAND'S OFTEN SUBVERSIVE ELEMENTS GAVE ITS INHABITANTS A BAD REPUTATION, HE HAD TO DISGUISE HIS BIRTHPLACE. Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Vin Champagne

FRANCE MARNE (51) CHAMPAGNE VINEYARDS IN SPRING; TO HAUTVILLERS, BIRTHPLACE OF CHAMPAGNE, IN THE MARNE VALLEY Photo by Pascal Stritt/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, (64), BEARN, PAU, AERIAL VIEW OF THE PAU CASTLE BUILT BETWEEN THE 12TH AND 19TH CENTURIES IS CLASSIFIED AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT. IT IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF KING HENRY IV Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Birthplace of Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

Photo taken on April 25, 2025, shows the house in Buenos Aires when the late Pope Francis was born. The first Latin American to become pope, he died on April 21.

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Young clergy prepare for a ceremony inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Two women walk near the wall of the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Young clergy prepare for a ceremony inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Members of the clergy walk in a procession inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Attendees gather inside the Church of the Nativity for Eastern Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Nuns gather outside the entrance of the Grotto at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Nuns walk along the columned corridor inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Nuns gather outside the entrance of the Grotto at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

A woman stands near the Grotto inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Nuns gather outside the entrance of the Grotto at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Women gather near the altar inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Women gather near the altar inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

A woman walks between ancient columns inside the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

A man carries a ceremonial item outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".