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Yuzhong Mountain Torrents Rescue Efforts - China

Rescuers transfer the belongings of disaster-affected villagers in Chengguan Town of Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, northwest China's Gansu Province, on August 9, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County. Photo by Hou Chonghui /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yuzhong Mountain Torrents Rescue Efforts - China

Rescuers clear debris inside the room of disaster-affected villagers in Chengguan Town of Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, northwest China's Gansu Province, on August 9, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County. Photo by Hou Chonghui /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yuzhong Mountain Torrents Rescue Efforts - China

Rescuers clear debris inside the room of disaster-affected villagers in Chengguan Town of Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, northwest China's Gansu Province, on August 9, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County. Photo by Hou Chonghui /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers are on their way to Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force remove a damaged car after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force remove a fallen tree after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate residents after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate residents after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A villager harvests late rice in Banhe village, Chengguan town, Xincheng county, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct 20, 2024.

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A villager harvests late rice in Banhe village, Chengguan town, Xincheng county, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct 20, 2024.

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A villager waters strawberries at a strawberry plantation in Xilong village, Chengguan town, Xincheng county, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct 21, 2024.

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A villager waters a vegetable garden in Xilong village, Chengguan town, Xincheng county, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct 21, 2024.

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A farmer harvests late rice in Xilong village, Chengguan town, Xincheng county, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct 21, 2024.

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A farmer harvests late rice in Xilong village, Chengguan town, Xincheng county, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct 21, 2024.

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A villager guards strawberries at a strawberry plantation in Xilong village, Chengguan town, Xincheng county, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct 21, 2024.

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A villager harvests late rice in Banhe village, Chengguan town, Xincheng county, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct 20, 2024.

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Farmer Field

LAIBIN, CHINA - OCTOBER 21, 2024 - A farmer drives an agricultural machine to harvest late rice in Xilong village, Chengguan town, Xincheng County, Laibin city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Oct. 20, 2024.

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Xinhua Headlines: China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges

(240513) -- GENEVA, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a night market at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, April 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a performance at a gourmet street of Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, April 26, 2024. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a night view of the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a view of a gourmet street of Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows a view of the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a night view of Zhongshan bridge at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at a gourmet street of Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, April 26, 2024. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a performance at a gourmet street of Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, April 26, 2024. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows a night view of the Baitashan park at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a night market at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a night view of Zhongshan bridge and the Baitashan park at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows tourists visiting Zhongshan bridge at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-LANZHOU-NIGHT ECONOMY-TOURISM (CN)

(240430) -- LANZHOU, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Zhongshan bridge at Chengguan District in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, April 26, 2024. As the May Day holiday is approaching, Lanzhou has continued to promote the development of night economy, releasing new vitality for consumption. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG (CN)

(240404) -- LHASA, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang is pictured at his house in Kundeling Street, Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 2, 2024. Born in 1939, Lozang is a resident of Kundeling Street of Chengguan District in Lhasa. Before the democratic reform, Lozang and his family were serfs, working for Kundeling Monastery. During his childhood, Lozang worked as a muleteer and was obliged to transport supplies, only receiving meager sustenance in return. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched the democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom. Lozang was freed and allocated accommodations. In 1960, he was appointed head of the residents' committee in his community, and elected as a deputy to the National People's Congress. Now retired, Lozang lives with his family in a three-story house. His eldest and second daughters run a tea shop in downtown Lhasa, and his younger daughter works in a bank. Lozang said he was very happy to take care of h

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG (CN)

(240404) -- LHASA, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang poses for a photo with his wife at his house in Kundeling Street, Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 2, 2024. Born in 1939, Lozang is a resident of Kundeling Street of Chengguan District in Lhasa. Before the democratic reform, Lozang and his family were serfs, working for Kundeling Monastery. During his childhood, Lozang worked as a muleteer and was obliged to transport supplies, only receiving meager sustenance in return. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched the democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom. Lozang was freed and allocated accommodations. In 1960, he was appointed head of the residents' committee in his community, and elected as a deputy to the National People's Congress. Now retired, Lozang lives with his family in a three-story house. His eldest and second daughters run a tea shop in downtown Lhasa, and his younger daughter works in a bank. Lozang said he was very hap

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG (CN)

(240404) -- LHASA, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang waters plants at his house in Kundeling Street, Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 2, 2024. Born in 1939, Lozang is a resident of Kundeling Street of Chengguan District in Lhasa. Before the democratic reform, Lozang and his family were serfs, working for Kundeling Monastery. During his childhood, Lozang worked as a muleteer and was obliged to transport supplies, only receiving meager sustenance in return. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched the democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom. Lozang was freed and allocated accommodations. In 1960, he was appointed head of the residents' committee in his community, and elected as a deputy to the National People's Congress. Now retired, Lozang lives with his family in a three-story house. His eldest and second daughters run a tea shop in downtown Lhasa, and his younger daughter works in a bank. Lozang said he was very happy to take care of

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG (CN)

(240404) -- LHASA, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang plays with his grandchild at his house in Kundeling Street, Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 2, 2024. Born in 1939, Lozang is a resident of Kundeling Street of Chengguan District in Lhasa. Before the democratic reform, Lozang and his family were serfs, working for Kundeling Monastery. During his childhood, Lozang worked as a muleteer and was obliged to transport supplies, only receiving meager sustenance in return. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched the democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom. Lozang was freed and allocated accommodations. In 1960, he was appointed head of the residents' committee in his community, and elected as a deputy to the National People's Congress. Now retired, Lozang lives with his family in a three-story house. His eldest and second daughters run a tea shop in downtown Lhasa, and his younger daughter works in a bank. Lozang said he was very happy to

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG (CN)

(240404) -- LHASA, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang presents his ID card in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 7, 2021. Born in 1939, Lozang is a resident of Kundeling Street of Chengguan District in Lhasa. Before the democratic reform, Lozang and his family were serfs, working for Kundeling Monastery. During his childhood, Lozang worked as a muleteer and was obliged to transport supplies, only receiving meager sustenance in return. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched the democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom. Lozang was freed and allocated accommodations. In 1960, he was appointed head of the residents' committee in his community, and elected as a deputy to the National People's Congress. Now retired, Lozang lives with his family in a three-story house. His eldest and second daughters run a tea shop in downtown Lhasa, and his younger daughter works in a bank. Lozang said he was very happy to take care of his grandchildren at home and exercise occasio

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG (CN)

(240404) -- LHASA, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang uses a mobile phone at his house in Kundeling Street, Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 2, 2024. Born in 1939, Lozang is a resident of Kundeling Street of Chengguan District in Lhasa. Before the democratic reform, Lozang and his family were serfs, working for Kundeling Monastery. During his childhood, Lozang worked as a muleteer and was obliged to transport supplies, only receiving meager sustenance in return. In March 1959, people in Xizang launched the democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom. Lozang was freed and allocated accommodations. In 1960, he was appointed head of the residents' committee in his community, and elected as a deputy to the National People's Congress. Now retired, Lozang lives with his family in a three-story house. His eldest and second daughters run a tea shop in downtown Lhasa, and his younger daughter works in a bank. Lozang said he was very happy to take c

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CHINA-NINGXIA-PUBLIC LECTURE-GIRLS' PROTECTION (CN)

(230601) -- YINCHUAN, June 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer teacher gives a lecture on girls' self-protection against sexual assault at Chengguan No.6 Primary School in Pingluo County, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, May 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Non-profit program helps children guard against sex abuse" (Xinhua/Bai Ge)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-BIRDS (CN)

(230515) -- LHASA, May 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 14, 2023 shows a brown-cheeked laughingthrush in Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. In recent years, Lhasa has attached great importance to afforestation and soil and water conservation. The urban and rural ecological environment in Lhasa has been improving year by year. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-BIRDS (CN)

(230515) -- LHASA, May 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A hoopoe flies over the sky in Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 14, 2023. In recent years, Lhasa has attached great importance to afforestation and soil and water conservation. The urban and rural ecological environment in Lhasa has been improving year by year. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-BIRDS (CN)

(230515) -- LHASA, May 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A brown-cheeked laughingthrush perches on a tree branch in Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 14, 2023. In recent years, Lhasa has attached great importance to afforestation and soil and water conservation. The urban and rural ecological environment in Lhasa has been improving year by year. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-BIRDS (CN)

(230515) -- LHASA, May 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A grey-backed shrike flies over the sky in Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 14, 2023. In recent years, Lhasa has attached great importance to afforestation and soil and water conservation. The urban and rural ecological environment in Lhasa has been improving year by year. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-BIRDS (CN)

(230515) -- LHASA, May 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 14, 2023 shows a brown-cheeked laughingthrush in Chengguan District of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. In recent years, Lhasa has attached great importance to afforestation and soil and water conservation. The urban and rural ecological environment in Lhasa has been improving year by year. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)

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CHINA-GANSU-POEM-ENTHUSIAST (CN)

(230422) -- LANZHOU, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Yanjun shares poetry reading experience with students at Chengguan Primary School in Jingning County, northwest China's Gansu Province, on April 10, 2023. Zhu Yanjun, 50, is the runner-up of the 2023 Chinese Poetry Competition. After graduating from junior high school in 1992, he stopped his schooling and left his hometown, a village in Jingning County of northwest China's Gansu Province, and began to work as a migrant worker. Over the past 30 years, although he was always busy working during the day, he kept on spending his spare time to pursue his passion for poetry. This year, he finally appeared in the Chinese Poetry Competition and won the second place, stunning the audience with his talent. Zhu's obsession with poetry runs through every aspect of his life. Whenever he goes to a city for work, he first visits bookstores. On rainy days when the construction site where he works halts work temporarily, he usually rushes to the bookstore early in th