Nikkei finishes 2024 trading at year-end record high

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 30 Kyodo - Market officials perform a ceremonial hand-clapping at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 30, 2024, the final trading session of the year, as the Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high. (Kyodo)

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025 shows an interior view of a factory of the Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. 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 o

Nikkei finishes 2024 trading with year-end record high

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 30 Kyodo - Japan Exchange Group CEO Hiromi Yamaji (3rd from R) speaks during a ceremony at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Dec. 30, 2024, the final trading day of the year, as the Nikkei logged a record year-end close. (Kyodo)

1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

SUZU, Japan, Dec. 30 Kyodo - A lantern remains collapsed at a shrine in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 30, 2024, almost one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1. (Kyodo)

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Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

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Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

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Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Lantern

Lantern

HANDAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - Tourists enjoy lanterns at the Ancient city of Guangfu in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Dec. 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

Three-dimensional Traffic

Three-dimensional Traffic

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 30, 2024 - A three-dimensional traffic view overlooking Pingji Fort in Xixia District of Yinchuan city, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous region, Dec 30, 2024.

New Year Welcoming Events - China

New Year Welcoming Events - China

Residents smash "golden eggs" for a prize during a community New Year celebration event in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 30, 2024. Photo by Shi Kuanbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Welcoming Events - China

New Year Welcoming Events - China

A teacher introduces Huabobo, a type of steamed bun with colorful patterns and also an intangible cultural heritage, to children during a New Year celebration event at a kindergarten in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 30, 2024. Photo by Zhang Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Welcoming Events - China

New Year Welcoming Events - China

Two students show their paper cutting works to each other at a primary school in Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province, Dec. 30, 2024. Photo by He Wuchang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Welcoming Events - China

New Year Welcoming Events - China

Children perform dragon dance at a kindergarten in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 30, 2024. Photo by Ni Lifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Welcoming Events - China

New Year Welcoming Events - China

Students play drums during a class break to welcome the New Year at a primary school in Jiaozuo, central China's Henan Province, Dec. 30, 2024. Photo by Xu Hongxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Welcoming Events - China

New Year Welcoming Events - China

Children pose for photos with New Year decorations at a kindergarten in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 30, 2024. Photo by Wang Chun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Welcoming Events - China

New Year Welcoming Events - China

Children perform dragon dance at a kindergarten in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 30, 2024. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenic Spot - China

Winter Scenic Spot - China

This aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 30, 2024 shows rime scenery at a scenic spot in Wudalianchi City of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Ding He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenic Spot - China

Winter Scenic Spot - China

This aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 30, 2024 shows tourists drifting at a scenic spot in Wudalianchi City of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Ding He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

Festive Lanterns in Nanjing

People view festive lanterns at East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 30, 2024.