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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. checks on rabbits at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Patrick Jan C

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. (L) talks to his father at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Patrick

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. tends a newborn rabbit at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Patrick

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows Patrick Jan Cillen, Kevin Cillen Michael E.'s father, checking on a goat at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her h

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. (R) and his father are seen at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Pat

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. (L) and his father feed poultry at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father,

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. fetches water from a rainwater collector at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin'

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. (R) and his father walk in a forest near his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's f

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Patrick Jan Cillen, Kevin Cillen Michael E.'s father, feeds water to poultry at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon a

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-DUSHAN-BELGIAN YOUTH-IDYLLIC LIFE (CN)

(240625) -- GUIYANG, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated photo shows Patrick Jan Cillen, father of Belgian youth Kevin Cillen Michael E., taking care of goats at their family farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-DUSHAN-BELGIAN YOUTH-IDYLLIC LIFE (CN)

(240625) -- GUIYANG, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated photo shows Belgian youth Kevin Cillen Michael E. feeding goats at his family farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-DUSHAN-BELGIAN YOUTH-IDYLLIC LIFE (CN)

(240625) -- GUIYANG, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated photo shows Belgian youth Kevin Cillen Michael E. (1st L, back) and his family members at their home in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-DUSHAN-BELGIAN YOUTH-IDYLLIC LIFE (CN)

(240625) -- GUIYANG, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows Belgian youth Kevin Cillen Michael E. feeding goats at his family farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-DUSHAN-BELGIAN YOUTH-IDYLLIC LIFE (CN)

(240625) -- GUIYANG, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows Belgian youth Kevin Cillen Michael E. (1st L, back) and his family members at their home in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-DUSHAN-BELGIAN YOUTH-IDYLLIC LIFE (CN)

(240625) -- GUIYANG, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows Patrick Jan Cillen, father of Belgian youth Kevin Cillen Michael E., taking care of goats at their family farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China" (Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-INDEPENDENCE DAY-REHEARSAL-PARATROOPERS-INJURIES

(240130) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A paratrooper takes part in a rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 30, 2024. Four paratroopers suffered minor injuries on Tuesday during rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) spokesman Dushan Wijesinghe said. Sri Lanka will celebrate its 76th Independence Day on Feb. 4. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-INDEPENDENCE DAY-REHEARSAL-PARATROOPERS-INJURIES

(240130) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paratroopers take part in a rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 30, 2024. Four paratroopers suffered minor injuries on Tuesday during rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) spokesman Dushan Wijesinghe said. Sri Lanka will celebrate its 76th Independence Day on Feb. 4. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-INDEPENDENCE DAY-REHEARSAL-PARATROOPERS-INJURIES

(240130) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A paratrooper takes part in a rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 30, 2024. Four paratroopers suffered minor injuries on Tuesday during rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) spokesman Dushan Wijesinghe said. Sri Lanka will celebrate its 76th Independence Day on Feb. 4. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-INDEPENDENCE DAY-REHEARSAL-PARATROOPERS-INJURIES

(240130) -- COLOMBO, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paratroopers take part in a rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 30, 2024. Four paratroopers suffered minor injuries on Tuesday during rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) spokesman Dushan Wijesinghe said. Sri Lanka will celebrate its 76th Independence Day on Feb. 4. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. (Xinhua/Li An)

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang (L) checks a piece of raw jade with his apprentice at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvi

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang checks a piece of raw jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu ha

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang (L) instructs an apprentice at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu h

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang checks a piece of raw jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu ha

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang reads at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has trained over 100 ja

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows jade carving artworks displayed at the exhibition room of Liu Xiaoqiang's studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the pote

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang carves a piece of jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has tr

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang carves a piece of jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has tr

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 31, 2023 shows a bullet train running on the Yinpohe bridge of the Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway in Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The 482-kilometer Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway, linking Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, and Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, launched its full-scale services on Aug. 31. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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#CHINA-LOW TEMPERATURES-COUNTERMEASURES (CN)

(231217) -- LINYI, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers make dumplings for solitary and troubled elders at the Dushan Community in Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 17, 2023. Countermeasures have been taken to prevent or alleviate impacts inflicted by extensive snowfall and other freezing conditions. (Photo by Wang Yanbing/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: High-speed rail network extends to south China's Karst regions

(230831) -- NANNING/GUIYANG, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 31, 2023 shows a bullet train running on the Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway in Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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CHINA-NANNING-GUIYANG-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-FULL SERVICES (CN)

(230831) -- NANNING/GUIYANG, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A bullet train runs on the Yinpohe Bridge of the Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway in Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 31, 2023. The 482-kilometer Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway, linking Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, and Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, launched its full-scale services on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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CHINA-NANNING-GUIYANG-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-FULL SERVICES (CN)

(230831) -- NANNING/GUIYANG, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 31, 2023 shows a bullet train running on the Yinpohe Bridge of the Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway in Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The 482-kilometer Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway, linking Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, and Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, launched its full-scale services on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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CHINA-NANNING-GUIYANG-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-FULL SERVICES (CN)

(230831) -- NANNING/GUIYANG, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A bullet train runs on the Yinpohe Bridge of the Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway in Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 31, 2023. The 482-kilometer Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway, linking Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, and Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, launched its full-scale services on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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CHINA-NANNING-GUIYANG-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-FULL SERVICES (CN)

(230831) -- NANNING/GUIYANG, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 31, 2023 shows a bullet train running on the Yinpohe Bridge of the Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway in Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The 482-kilometer Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway, linking Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, and Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, launched its full-scale services on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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CHINA-NANNING-GUIYANG-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-FULL SERVICES (CN)

(230831) -- NANNING/GUIYANG, Aug. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 31, 2023 shows a bullet train running on the Yinpohe Bridge of the Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway in Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The 482-kilometer Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway, linking Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, and Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, launched its full-scale services on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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Cliff Hotel in Qianxinan

Tourists take a look at a cliff hotel in Lishu village, Dushan Township, Anlong County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province, July 8, 2023. In recent years, relying on the national Mountain outdoor Sports Demonstration Park located in Lishu Village, Dushan Town, Anlong County has introduced a number of sports such as kayaking, rock climbing, mountain off-road vehicles, and mountain biking. At the same time, through the improvement of infrastructure, the construction of cliff hotels, chalet hotels, tent hotels, camping and other fine residential industry, to meet the multi-level consumer needs of tourists, encourage local people to participate in tourism services.

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BEARING INDUSTRY-LIVELIHOOD (CN)

(230410) -- DUSHAN, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers make bearing products at a bearing industry park near Wangcheng community in Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 10, 2023. The local government of Dushan County has been striving to develop its bearing industry in recent years. A bearing industry park was set up near the poverty-relief relocation site and Dushan has drawn up policies involving employment and training to improve the resettled people's livelihood. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)