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Cluj-Napoca in Romania

Handout photo dated on October 17, 2025 shows Cluj-Napoca in Romania. On 17 October 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of Cluj-Napoca, a major urban centre in north-western Romania. Surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural land, the city is noted for its dynamic growth and strategic role in regional development. Cluj-Napoca also received the label of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities in 2023. Cluj-Napoca is currently one of ten pilot cities selected for the Horizon Europe CLMS-Cities project, which combines satellite-based products from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) with additional environmental and urban data to improve modelling of urban-scale CO₂ emissions. These integrated datasets help local authorities in tracking changes and designing more effective climate strategies, thereby supporting the development of data-driven urban policies aligned with the European Green Deal. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via AB

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. . AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Interior designer Hugo Toro attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. . AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Stylist Josie attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. . AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Stylist Josie attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. . AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Interior designer Hugo Toro attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Designer Sabine MArcelis attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Actress Rossy de Palma attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Actor Paco León attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Designer Sabine MArcelis attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Actress Rossy de Palma attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AD 2025 Awards Ceremony Photocall - Madrid

. Actress Rossy de Palma attends the AD 2025 awards ceremony. AD Awards 2025. Among this year's winners is Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, renowned worldwide for designing the Olympic Stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Designer of the Year award goes to Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, best known for her work with IKEA. The Interior Designer of the Year award is Hugo de Toro, a Frenchman of French-Mexican descent, known for his London restaurant Booking Office 1869, his apartments in Paris, as well as the Il Grande Palm Beach restaurant in Cannes, and the La Minerva hotel in Rome, on November 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Photo by S.Villarroel/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Logos - World Nuclear Exhibition 2025

Illustration of the Hexana logo, is designing an energy platform combining modular sodium-cooled fast neutron nuclear reactors and a thermal storage system, at the World Nuclear Exhibition at the Villepinte Exhibition Center on November 4, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the Spain Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

This photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows a pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the Italy Pavilion of the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

Tourists visit the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the Indonesia Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

Children play outside the Portugal Pavilion of the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

Tourists visit the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

This photo taken on April 14, 2025 shows a pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A staff member guides visitors to the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the Belgium Pavilion of the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the Austria Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

The Japan Pavilion is pictured at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 14, 2025. Osaka Expo 2025 opened to the public on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," the expo will run for six months, with more than 160 countries, regions and international organizations taking part. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of mangrove forests in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo shows mangrove saplings planted in the coastal area near "Java 7" project on July 15, 2024 (above, aerial photo taken by Xinhua photographer Xu Qin) and on Jan. 28, 2019 (below, aerial photo provided by CHN Energy Java Power Plant) in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows a view of mangrove forests in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows mangrove forests in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This aerial photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows mangrove saplings planted in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of mangrove forests in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows a view of mangrove forests in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows a view of mangrove forests in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of mangrove forests in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-BANTEN-MANGROVE FOREST-PROTECTION

(240726) -- SERANG, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members check the growth of mangrove saplings planted in the coastal area near "Java 7" project in Serang, Banten province, Indonesia, July 15, 2024. The large areas of mangroves along the Indonesian coastline play an important role in purifying seawater, preventing wind and waves, fixing and storing carbon, and maintaining biodiversity. China's CHN Energy and Indonesian National Electricity Company jointly built the "Java 7" project in the western part of Java Island. The CHN Energy Java Power Plant played a leading role in designing and implementing the natural ecological protection project for mangroves as well as other wild animals and plants, which significantly contributed to the restoration of mangroves in this region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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JAPAN-EXPO 2025 OSAKA-CONSTRUCTION

(240630) -- OSAKA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the construction site of the Grand Ring, the symbol for Expo 2025 Osaka, on the Yumeshima artificial island in Japan. The stakes are high for Expo 2025 Osaka in less than a year away, as preparations are picking up the pace amid concerns over pavilion construction setbacks, low public interest and uncertain economic outcome. The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to run for six months from April 13 through Oct. 13, 2025, under the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." Though Japan aims to use the international platform to showcase its technological and cultural prowess, multiple practical challenges have posed extreme uncertainties to the result. TO GO WITH "Roundup: High stakes for Expo 2025 Osaka amid multiple headwinds" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhong Ya)

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JAPAN-EXPO 2025 OSAKA-CONSTRUCTION

(240630) -- OSAKA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the construction site of the Grand Ring, the symbol for Expo 2025 Osaka, on the Yumeshima artificial island in Japan. The stakes are high for Expo 2025 Osaka in less than a year away, as preparations are picking up the pace amid concerns over pavilion construction setbacks, low public interest and uncertain economic outcome. The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to run for six months from April 13 through Oct. 13, 2025, under the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." Though Japan aims to use the international platform to showcase its technological and cultural prowess, multiple practical challenges have posed extreme uncertainties to the result. TO GO WITH "Roundup: High stakes for Expo 2025 Osaka amid multiple headwinds" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhong Ya)

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JAPAN-EXPO 2025 OSAKA-CONSTRUCTION

(240630) -- OSAKA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the construction site of pavilions on the Yumeshima artificial island in Osaka, Japan. The stakes are high for Expo 2025 Osaka in less than a year away, as preparations are picking up the pace amid concerns over pavilion construction setbacks, low public interest and uncertain economic outcome. The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to run for six months from April 13 through Oct. 13, 2025, under the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." Though Japan aims to use the international platform to showcase its technological and cultural prowess, multiple practical challenges have posed extreme uncertainties to the result. TO GO WITH "Roundup: High stakes for Expo 2025 Osaka amid multiple headwinds" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhong Ya)

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JAPAN-EXPO 2025 OSAKA-CONSTRUCTION

(240630) -- OSAKA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the construction site of pavilions on the Yumeshima artificial island in Osaka, Japan. The stakes are high for Expo 2025 Osaka in less than a year away, as preparations are picking up the pace amid concerns over pavilion construction setbacks, low public interest and uncertain economic outcome. The 2025 World Exposition in Osaka City, western Japan, is scheduled to run for six months from April 13 through Oct. 13, 2025, under the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." Though Japan aims to use the international platform to showcase its technological and cultural prowess, multiple practical challenges have posed extreme uncertainties to the result. TO GO WITH "Roundup: High stakes for Expo 2025 Osaka amid multiple headwinds" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhong Ya)

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jade carving artworks are displayed at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng (L) guides an apprentice at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' care

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng checks the quality of a jade carving work at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his ov

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A semi-finished jade carving work is seen at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng poses for a photo at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' career, Zha

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng draws a pattern for jade carving at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 yea