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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Tourists visit the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABA

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 23 Kyodo - Presidents of Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. -- Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe and Takao Kato -- pose for photos after attending a joint press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024. (Kyodo)

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

Workers are seen busy at the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing, Dec. 23, 2024. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows a partial view of the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

Workers are seen busy at the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing, Dec. 23, 2024. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows a partial view of the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

Workers are seen busy at the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing, Dec. 23, 2024. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chongqing East Railway Station Construction Site - China

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows a partial view of the construction site of Chongqing East Railway Station and affiliated comprehensive transportation hub in southwest China's Chongqing. The construction of the entire project, designed as an interchange point among several railway arteries across southwest China, is underway and progressing smoothly at present, set to be accomplished and operational in 2025. Photo by Wang Quanchao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

(From L) Combined photo shows the presidents of Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. -- Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe and Takao Kato -- attending a joint press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Sumo: Former ozeki Konishiki undergoes kidney transplant

KAMAKURA, Japan, Dec. 23 Kyodo - Hawaiian-born former sumo wrestler Konishiki, 60, the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the second-highest rank of ozeki, attends a press conference at a hospital in Kamakura near Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024, as he reveals that he had a kidney failure and received an organ transplanted from his wife. (Kyodo)

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Sumo: Kotozakura

MATSUDO, Japan, Dec. 23 Kyodo - Ozeki Kotozakura holds a press conference at his stable in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 23, 2024, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament opening at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 12. Winner of the Emperor's Cup in the November Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, Kotozakura seeks promotion to sumo's highest-ranked yokozuna during the forthcoming tournament. (Kyodo)

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Hot spring resort in northeastern Japan

Ginzan Onsen hot spring resort is snow-covered in Obanazawa in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Hot spring resort in northeastern Japan

Ginzan Onsen hot spring resort is snow-covered in Obanazawa in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Figure skating: Japanese national championships

Kaori Sakamoto performs during the exhibition gala of the national figure skating championships in Kadoma in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Figure skating: Japanese national championships

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara perform during the exhibition gala of the national figure skating championships in Kadoma in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Figure skating: Japanese national championships

Wakaba Higuchi performs during the exhibition gala of the national figure skating championships in Kadoma in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Figure skating: Japanese national championships

Shun Sato performs during the exhibition gala of the national figure skating championships in Kadoma in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Figure skating: Japanese national championships

Yuma Kagiyama performs during the exhibition gala of the national figure skating championships in Kadoma in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Figure skating: Japanese national championships

Kaori Sakamoto performs during the exhibition gala of the national figure skating championships in Kadoma in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Figure skating: Japanese national championships

Yuma Kagiyama performs during the exhibition gala of the national figure skating championships in Kadoma in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka on Dec. 23, 2024.

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International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows a giant snow sculpture at the 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation here Monday. Photo by Wang Song/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin - China

A tourist poses for a photo in front of a snow sculpture at the 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2024. The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation here Monday. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin - China

In this aerial drone photo, tourists visit the 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2024. The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation here Monday. Photo by Wang Song/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 23, 2024 shows a snow sculpture at the 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation here Monday. Photo by Wang Song/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin - China

In this aerial drone photo, sculptors work on a giant snow sculpture at the 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2024. The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation here Monday. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin - China

Sculptors work on a giant snow sculpture at the 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 23, 2024. The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation here Monday. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

Nissan Motor Co. President Makoto Uchida attends a joint press conference with presidents of Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. President Takao Kato attends a joint press conference with presidents of Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe attends a joint press conference with presidents of Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

(From L) Nissan Motor Co. President Makoto Uchida and Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe attend a joint press conference with Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

(From L) Presidents of Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. -- Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe and Takao Kato -- pose for photos after attending a joint press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

(From L) Presidents of Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. -- Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe and Takao Kato -- pose for photos after attending a joint press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

(From L) Presidents of Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. -- Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe and Takao Kato -- attend a joint press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Three major Japanese automakers' logos

Combined file photo shows the logos of Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., three major Japanese automakers. Honda and Nissan said on Dec. 23, 2024, that they have agreed to begin talks on a merger, while Mitsubishi, Nissan's partner, will decide by the end of January 2025 whether to join the merger.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

(From L) Presidents of Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. -- Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe and Takao Kato -- attend a joint press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

(From L) Presidents of Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. -- Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe and Takao Kato -- attend a joint press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi automakers' joint press conference

(From L) Presidents of Nissan Motor Co., Honda Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. -- Makoto Uchida, Toshihiro Mibe and Takao Kato -- attend a joint press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - A cargo ship loading and unloading cargo at the fully automated terminal of Qingdao Port in east China's Shandong province, Dec 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - An automated guided vehicle delivers goods at a fully automated terminal in Qingdao Port, east China's Shandong province, Dec 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - High-speed crane lifts cargo at a container yard at a fully automated terminal in Qingdao Port, Shandong province, China, Dec 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - An automated guided vehicle delivers goods at a fully automated terminal in Qingdao Port, east China's Shandong province, Dec 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - Several freighters load and unload cargo at the fully automated terminal of Qingdao Port, east China's Shandong province, Dec 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - An automated guided vehicle delivers goods at a fully automated terminal in Qingdao Port, east China's Shandong province, Dec 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - A cargo ship slowly enters the fully automated terminal of Qingdao Port in Chna's Shandong province on Dec 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - A cargo ship slowly enters the fully automated terminal of Qingdao Port in Chna's Shandong province on Dec 23, 2024.

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Shandong Port Qingdao Port Fully Automated Wharf

QINGDAO, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2024 - A cargo ship slowly enters the fully automated terminal of Qingdao Port in Chna's Shandong province on Dec 23, 2024.