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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve discuss the breeding technique with Guo Quanshui (1st R), expert from Chinese Academy of Forestry, at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, April 26, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thu

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 8, 2024 shows a view of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the research team chose to take cuttings as a

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve takes a cutting of Thuja sutchuenensis plant at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, April 26, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its po

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings are seen at the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the rese

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Seeds of Thuja sutchuenensis plants are seen at the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, th

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve remove the weeds among Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand i

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers transplant Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings at a forestry base in Mangkam County, Qamdo, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the research team chose to take cuttings

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve measures the length of the root of a Thuja sutchuenensis seedling at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hopi

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve transplant Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, April 26, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its populat

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 7, 2024 shows a view of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 7, 2024 shows a view of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve monitor the growth condition of Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Transplanted thuja sutchuenensis seedlings are seen at a forestry base in Mangkam County, Qamdo, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its population. Through years of efforts, the research team chose to take cutti

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve checks the condition of Thuja sutchuenensis seeds at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve take records of Thuja sutchuenensis seedlings after transplantation at a forestry base in Mangkam County, Qamdo, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis

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ChineseToday | Guardians of endangered trees in SW China

(240811) -- CHONGQING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of the Thuja sutchuenensis research base of Xuebaoshan national nature reserve checks the condition of Thuja sutchuenensis seeds at the research base in Kaizhou District of southwest China's Chongqing, Aug. 7, 2024. Wild Thuja sutchuenensis is an endangered species of gymnosperm endemic to China and under national first-class protection. In 1998, the International Union for Conservation of Nature declared Thuja sutchuenensis extinct, but the species was rediscovered in Chengkou County in 1999. At present, the number of wild adult Thuja sutchuenensis plants in the world is less than 10,000, and they are only distributed in the areas of Daba Mountains including Kaizhou District and Chengkou County of Chongqing. In order to protect this endangered species, Yang Quan from Chongqing Xuebaoshan national nature reserve led a team to carry out the investigation and study of wild Thuja sutchuenensis communities, hoping to expand its

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve collects raw lacquer in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the mo

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve prepares equipment before tapping lacquer trees in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked t

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve climbs a lacquer tree in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the m

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve makes a wood spoon in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 25, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonlight, and headlamps we

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve collects raw lacquer in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the mo

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve tutors villager Zou Changju to distinguish different status of black lacquer liquid in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 20, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely d

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve and his apprentices have lunch at his studio in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 25, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the m

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve films the filtering process of black lacquer liquid at his studio in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 21, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The den

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve (R, front) introduces his artwork during an exhibition in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 27, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonlight, and headlamps w

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 16, 2023 shows Vincent Cazeneuve and his family enjoying leisure time in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 26, 2023 shows Vincent Cazeneuve in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonlight, and headla

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2023 shows the equipment Vincent Cazeneuve used for tapping lacquer trees for the sap in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drai

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve shows his hands after tapping lacquer trees in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The den

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve taps a lacquer tree in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moo

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve shows newly collected lacquer to his tutor Yang Tianlun at his studio in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 26, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve interacts with his child in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonlight, and headl

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve (L) tutors his apprentice Zheng Yongping (C) in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 21, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve (C) tutors his apprentices at his studio in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonli

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH ARTIST-LACQUER ART (CN)

(230531) -- CHONGQING, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve works at his studio in Songbai Village of Beiping Town, Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. Vincent Cazeneuve's studio, a two-story wooden house surrounded by lacquer trees, is located deep in the Daba Mountains in Beiping Town of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Fascinated by lacquer art, the French artist came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou County of Chongqing where the species of high yield and superior quality of lacquer trees grow. In recent years, Chengkou County has promoted the development of lacquer tree plantation, attracting more and more people like Vincent to do lacquer art research and creation here. To make his works more diversified and attractive, Vincent has creatively integrated the traditional lacquer ar

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH ARTIST-LACQUER ART (CN)

(230531) -- CHONGQING, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve is pictured outside his studio in Songbai Village of Beiping Town, Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. Vincent Cazeneuve's studio, a two-story wooden house surrounded by lacquer trees, is located deep in the Daba Mountains in Beiping Town of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Fascinated by lacquer art, the French artist came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou County of Chongqing where the species of high yield and superior quality of lacquer trees grow. In recent years, Chengkou County has promoted the development of lacquer tree plantation, attracting more and more people like Vincent to do lacquer art research and creation here. To make his works more diversified and attractive, Vincent has creatively integrated the traditional

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH ARTIST-LACQUER ART (CN)

(230531) -- CHONGQING, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve works at his studio in Songbai Village of Beiping Town, Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. Vincent Cazeneuve's studio, a two-story wooden house surrounded by lacquer trees, is located deep in the Daba Mountains in Beiping Town of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Fascinated by lacquer art, the French artist came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou County of Chongqing where the species of high yield and superior quality of lacquer trees grow. In recent years, Chengkou County has promoted the development of lacquer tree plantation, attracting more and more people like Vincent to do lacquer art research and creation here. To make his works more diversified and attractive, Vincent has creatively integrated the traditional lacquer ar

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH ARTIST-LACQUER ART (CN)

(230531) -- CHONGQING, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve examines a piece of polished lacquer artwork outside his studio in Songbai Village of Beiping Town, Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. Vincent Cazeneuve's studio, a two-story wooden house surrounded by lacquer trees, is located deep in the Daba Mountains in Beiping Town of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Fascinated by lacquer art, the French artist came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou County of Chongqing where the species of high yield and superior quality of lacquer trees grow. In recent years, Chengkou County has promoted the development of lacquer tree plantation, attracting more and more people like Vincent to do lacquer art research and creation here. To make his works more diversified and attractive, Vincent has crea

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH ARTIST-LACQUER ART (CN)

(230531) -- CHONGQING, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve examines polished lacquer artworks outside his studio in Songbai Village of Beiping Town, Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. Vincent Cazeneuve's studio, a two-story wooden house surrounded by lacquer trees, is located deep in the Daba Mountains in Beiping Town of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Fascinated by lacquer art, the French artist came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou County of Chongqing where the species of high yield and superior quality of lacquer trees grow. In recent years, Chengkou County has promoted the development of lacquer tree plantation, attracting more and more people like Vincent to do lacquer art research and creation here. To make his works more diversified and attractive, Vincent has creatively int

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH ARTIST-LACQUER ART (CN)

(230531) -- CHONGQING, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve and villagers lacquer the artworks at his studio in Songbai Village of Beiping Town, Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. Vincent Cazeneuve's studio, a two-story wooden house surrounded by lacquer trees, is located deep in the Daba Mountains in Beiping Town of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Fascinated by lacquer art, the French artist came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou County of Chongqing where the species of high yield and superior quality of lacquer trees grow. In recent years, Chengkou County has promoted the development of lacquer tree plantation, attracting more and more people like Vincent to do lacquer art research and creation here. To make his works more diversified and attractive, Vincent has creatively integrat

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH ARTIST-LACQUER ART (CN)

(230531) -- CHONGQING, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve plays the shakuhachi flute at his studio in Songbai Village of Beiping Town, Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. Vincent Cazeneuve's studio, a two-story wooden house surrounded by lacquer trees, is located deep in the Daba Mountains in Beiping Town of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Fascinated by lacquer art, the French artist came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou County of Chongqing where the species of high yield and superior quality of lacquer trees grow. In recent years, Chengkou County has promoted the development of lacquer tree plantation, attracting more and more people like Vincent to do lacquer art research and creation here. To make his works more diversified and attractive, Vincent has creatively integrated the t

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Community factories help lift residents out of poverty in China's remote village

STORY: Community factories help lift residents out of poverty in China's remote village DATELINE: March 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: ANKANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of Ankang City 2. various of people working in the community factory 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LONG WU, Manager of Ankang New Weitai Toy Products Co., Ltd 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FANG JIAZHI, Worker in community factory 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI KELAN, Worker from Ankang Yicheng Clothing Community Factory 6. various of people working in the community factory STORYLINE: From mountainous areas to towns, many villagers in Ankang City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province have started a new life by working in community factories after getting rid of poverty. Ankang is tucked away in the Qinling-Daba mountainous areas of Shaanxi. To improve locals' living environment, many villagers in Ankang have been relocated from mountainous areas to urban areas. To create more job opportunities for them, Ankang has