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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240807) -- BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo shows a technician working at a transmission tower in Hangzhou Bay Shangyu Economic and Technological Development Zone in east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows a view of the Zhengyangmen Gate arrow tower in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilizat

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

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

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

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

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

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken from the Drum Tower shows a view of the Beijing Central Axis in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese c

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

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

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 21, 2024 shows Qianmen Street and Yongdingmen Gate in the distance seen from the Zhengyangmen Gate arrow tower in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-RUNNING ENTHUSIASTS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-RUNNING ENTHUSIASTS (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Running enthusiasts run past the Drum Tower in Beijing, capital of China, July 20, 2024. The Beijing Central Axis is a running route full of cultural vibe in the eyes of running enthusiasts. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristi

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

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

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 21, 2024 shows Qianmen Street and Yongdingmen Gate in the distance seen from the Zhengyangmen Gate arrow tower in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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

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

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The Bell Tower is pictured in Beijing, capital of China, on July 16, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Yehua)

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

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

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The Zhengyang Gate is pictured from its arrow tower in Beijing, capital of China, July 21, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Yehua)

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

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

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors are pictured in front of the Drum Tower in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

(240725) -- SHANGHAI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An internet celebrity takes a selfie on the sightseeing floor of Shanghai Tower in east China's Shanghai, July 24, 2024. Internet celebrities from 21 countries as Brazil, India, Malaysia and Mexico, came to Shanghai for a visit where they can witness the daily lives in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

(240725) -- SHANGHAI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Internet celebrities take photos of the city on the sightseeing floor of Shanghai Tower in east China's Shanghai, July 24, 2024. Internet celebrities from 21 countries as Brazil, India, Malaysia and Mexico, came to Shanghai for a visit where they can witness the daily lives in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Anqi)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

(240725) -- SHANGHAI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Internet celebrities view a light show on the top of Shanghai Tower in east China's Shanghai, July 24, 2024. Internet celebrities from 21 countries as Brazil, India, Malaysia and Mexico, came to Shanghai for a visit where they can witness the daily lives in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

(240725) -- SHANGHAI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An internet celebrity looks at intangible cultural heritage crafts at Shanghai Tower in east China's Shanghai, July 24, 2024. Internet celebrities from 21 countries as Brazil, India, Malaysia and Mexico, came to Shanghai for a visit where they can witness the daily lives in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Anqi)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-INTERNET CELEBRITIES-VISIT (CN)

(240725) -- SHANGHAI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An internet celebrity takes a selfie on the sightseeing floor of Shanghai Tower in east China's Shanghai, July 24, 2024. Internet celebrities from 21 countries as Brazil, India, Malaysia and Mexico, came to Shanghai for a visit where they can witness the daily lives in China. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TYPHOON-RAILWAY INSPECTION (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TYPHOON-RAILWAY INSPECTION (CN)

(240724) -- WENZHOU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo shows railway workers conducting inspections against the upcoming Typhoon Gaemi on the main tower of Nanxi River bridge of Hangzhou-Wenzhou high-speed railway in east China's Zhejiang Province, July 24, 2024. The provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang in east China upgraded their alerts for typhoons on Wednesday, as Typhoon Gaemi, the third typhoon of this year, is projected to hit Fujian's coast on Thursday. TO GO WITH "China Focus: East China gets poised for approaching Typhoon Gaemi" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-5G TELECOM TOWERS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGSU-5G TELECOM TOWERS (CN)

(240720) -- NANJING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Oct. 17, 2023 shows a 5G base station constructed by China Tower in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province. With over 3.8 million 5G base stations now operational across China, the widespread adoption of 5G is delivering substantial benefits to both individuals and businesses, offering unprecedented convenience and a wealth of opportunities. TO GO WITH "Across China: What 5G telecom towers can offer in China's digitalization" (China Tower/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-JIANGSU-5G TELECOM TOWERS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGSU-5G TELECOM TOWERS (CN)

(240720) -- NANJING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 25, 2022 shows a 5G base station constructed by China Tower in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. With over 3.8 million 5G base stations now operational across China, the widespread adoption of 5G is delivering substantial benefits to both individuals and businesses, offering unprecedented convenience and a wealth of opportunities. TO GO WITH "Across China: What 5G telecom towers can offer in China's digitalization" (China Tower/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-CHOCOLATE MUSEUM-RELICS (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-CHOCOLATE MUSEUM-RELICS (CN)

(240719) -- XI'AN, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists view a chocolate model of the Bell Tower at a chocolate museum in the Great Tang All Day Mall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 18, 2024. The chocolate museum, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, showcases more than 100 chocolate creations themed on Chinese ancient architecture and cultural relics which attract lots of visitors. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liang Aiping)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-VANUATU-PM-VISITING (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-VANUATU-PM-VISITING (CN)

(240711) -- SHANGHAI, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai visits Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower in east China's Shanghai, July 10, 2024. Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai, currently on an official visit to China, has expressed willingness to learn from China's climate governance experience and work with China to address climate change. TO GO WITH "Vanuatu's PM says willing to learn from China's climate governance" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

(240705) -- BEIJING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 30, 2024 shows workers working at an archaelogical site of a watch tower of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Forty years ago, a campaign to protect the Great Wall with the help of social funds was launched in Beijing. Today, social forces still play a crucial role in the Great Wall protection and restoration. An ongoing restoration project of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall adopts a "simultaneous archaeology and restoration" approach, where archaeological work is completed on a section before restoration begins. The restoration project, with the participation of research institutions, universities and social organizations engaged in non-profit activities, is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

(240705) -- BEIJING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows a watch tower of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Forty years ago, a campaign to protect the Great Wall with the help of social funds was launched in Beijing. Today, social forces still play a crucial role in the Great Wall protection and restoration. An ongoing restoration project of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall adopts a "simultaneous archaeology and restoration" approach, where archaeological work is completed on a section before restoration begins. The restoration project, with the participation of research institutions, universities and social organizations engaged in non-profit activities, is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESTORATION (CN)

(240705) -- BEIJING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 30, 2024 shows a worker doing archaelogical work on a watch tower of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Forty years ago, a campaign to protect the Great Wall with the help of social funds was launched in Beijing. Today, social forces still play a crucial role in the Great Wall protection and restoration. An ongoing restoration project of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall adopts a "simultaneous archaeology and restoration" approach, where archaeological work is completed on a section before restoration begins. The restoration project, with the participation of research institutions, universities and social organizations engaged in non-profit activities, is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-EQUIPMENT (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-EQUIPMENT (CN)

(240629) -- URUMQI, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member operates a simulator of a 5G-powered tower crane at the booth of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo, held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, have showcased China-developed heavy machinery, intelligent construction and production technologies. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240625) -- URUMQI, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A worker adjusts the 5G tower crane simulator at the venue of the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo will be held from June 26 to 30 in northwest China's Xinjiang. The expo will cover an area of 140,000 square meters with four major exhibition zones covering investment cooperation, international exhibition, special industries, and equipment manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Fei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO (CN)

(240625) -- URUMQI, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker adjusts the 5G tower crane simulator at the venue of the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo will be held from June 26 to 30 in northwest China's Xinjiang. The expo will cover an area of 140,000 square meters with four major exhibition zones covering investment cooperation, international exhibition, special industries, and equipment manufacturing. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A poster on the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is seen on the Immigration Tower in Hong Kong, south China, June 23, 2024. This year marks the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-PREPARATION (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-PREPARATION (CN)

(240623) -- HONG KONG, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A poster on the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is seen on the Immigration Tower in Hong Kong, south China, June 23, 2024. This year marks the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-PREPARATION (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-PREPARATION (CN)

(240623) -- HONG KONG, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A poster on the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is seen on the Immigration Tower in Hong Kong, south China, June 23, 2024. This year marks the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- WUHAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 3, 2024 shows a view of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan City of China's Hubei Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Min)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- WUHAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 3, 2024 shows a view of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan City of China's Hubei Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Min)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- TAIYUAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a view of the Stork Tower, also known as Guanquelou in Chinese, in Yongji City of China's Shanxi Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- WUHAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 3, 2024 shows a view of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan City of China's Hubei Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Min)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- TAIYUAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Stork Tower, also known as Guanquelou in Chinese, in Yongji City of China's Shanxi Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. (Photo by Chen Chunming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- NANCHANG, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 5, 2021 shows a view of the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang City of China's Jiangxi Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Peng Zhaozhi)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- WUHAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 3, 2024 shows a view of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan City of China's Hubei Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Min)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- TAIYUAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Stork Tower, also known as Guanquelou in Chinese, in Yongji City of China's Shanxi Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. (Photo by Chen Chunming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- TAIYUAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Stork Tower, also known as Guanquelou in Chinese, in Yongji City of China's Shanxi Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. (Photo by Chen Chunming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- WUHAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 15, 2023 shows a view of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan City of China's Hubei Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- WUHAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2023 shows a view of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan City of China's Hubei Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- CHANGSHA, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 18, 2024 shows a view of the Yueyang Tower in Yueyang City of China's Hunan Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. (Photo by Li Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- TAIYUAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Stork Tower, also known as Guanquelou in Chinese, in Yongji City of China's Shanxi Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. (Photo by Chen Chunming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- WUHAN, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows a view of the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan City of China's Hubei Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Min)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-LANDMARKS-ANCIENT TOWER-PAVILION (CN)

(240619) -- CHANGSHA, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows a view of the Yueyang Tower in Yueyang City of China's Hunan Province. The Stork Tower in Shanxi Province, the Tengwang Pavilion in Jiangxi Province, the Yueyang Tower in Hunan Province and the Yellow Crane Tower in Hubei Province, four famous landmarks in China's central region, attract tourists with exquisite architectural art, magnificent scenery and profound history and culture. (Photo by Li Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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