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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A tourist enjoys leisure time at a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 25, 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

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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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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

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

People watch a rocket blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 12, 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

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 26, 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 cafes. (Photo by Liu Jianqiu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows an aerospace supercomputing center 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 on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Jin Yuchang, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the movie camera he purchased to film the rocket launch in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. 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, Ch

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, 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 on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xia

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A homestay owner works at her reception desk in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 24, 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/ABAC

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the construction site of the second phase of the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site (below), with its first phase and the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the background (above), 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 breat

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 on the beach in Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province shows a view of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site and the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. 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 cafesRelease

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This long-exposure photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a Long March-12 carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in 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, res

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Yang Hao, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the aerospace commemorative philatelic collections he purchased in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. 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 Wenchan

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Start Of Cedric Jubillar Trial - Albi

directional sign for the public attending the trial of Cédric Jubillar in the Jubillar trial in Albi, France on september 22, 2025. Cedric Jubillar, a 38-year-old construction worker accused of causing the disappearance of his wife Delphine, who wanted to leave him, on the night of December 15-16, 2020, will appear before the Tarn Assize Court from September 22 to October 17. Since the beginning of this case, with no body, no witnesses, and no confession, Cedric Jubillar has maintained his innocence. Photo by Arnaud Bertrand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th World Radar Expo in Hefei

The portable sniper sound detection system and police directional strong sound system exhibited by China Electronics Technology Group Co., Ltd. at the 11th World Radar Expo in Hefei, Anhui Province, China on May 17, 2025.

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PM Mark Carney Visits Adazi Military Base - Germany

Prime Minister Mark Carney checks out an Orion-H9 Counter-UAS, a directional drone disruptor, as he visits a vehicle display at the Adazi Military base in Adazi, Latvia on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Visits Adazi Military Base - Germany

Prime Minister Mark Carney checks out an Orion-H9 Counter-UAS, a directional drone disruptor, as he visits a vehicle display at the Adazi Military base in Adazi, Latvia on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Visits Adazi Military Base - Germany

Prime Minister Mark Carney holds an Orion-H9 Counter-UAS, a directional drone disruptor, as he visits a vehicle display at the Adazi Military base in Adazi, Latvia on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Photo by Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A rail-sea intermodal train fully loaded with goods such as dried cassava, starch, plastic pellets and boards, which arrived from Xiamen Port, docked at Nanchang International Land Port in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025. Meanwhile, another train fully loaded with locally manufactured auto parts, tapes, salt and other products in Jiangxi Province set off from Nanchang International Land Port with a whistle and headed for Xiamen Port.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A train fully loaded with locally manufactured auto parts, tapes, salt and other products in Jiangxi Province set off from Nanchang International Land Port with a whistle and headed for Xiamen Port. Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A rail-sea intermodal train fully loaded with goods such as dried cassava, starch, plastic pellets and boards, which arrived from Xiamen Port, docked at Nanchang International Land Port in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025. Meanwhile, another train fully loaded with locally manufactured auto parts, tapes, salt and other products in Jiangxi Province set off from Nanchang International Land Port with a whistle and headed for Xiamen Port.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A rail-sea intermodal train fully loaded with goods such as dried cassava, starch, plastic pellets and boards, which arrived from Xiamen Port, docked at Nanchang International Land Port in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A rail-sea intermodal train fully loaded with goods such as dried cassava, starch, plastic pellets and boards, which arrived from Xiamen Port, docked at Nanchang International Land Port in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025. Meanwhile, another train fully loaded with locally manufactured auto parts, tapes, salt and other products in Jiangxi Province set off from Nanchang International Land Port with a whistle and headed for Xiamen Port.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A rail-sea intermodal train fully loaded with goods such as dried cassava, starch, plastic pellets and boards, which arrived from Xiamen Port, docked at Nanchang International Land Port in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A rail-sea intermodal train fully loaded with goods such as dried cassava, starch, plastic pellets and boards, which arrived from Xiamen Port, docked at Nanchang International Land Port in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025. Meanwhile, another train fully loaded with locally manufactured auto parts, tapes, salt and other products in Jiangxi Province set off from Nanchang International Land Port with a whistle and headed for Xiamen Port.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A rail-sea intermodal train fully loaded with goods such as dried cassava, starch, plastic pellets and boards, which arrived from Xiamen Port, docked at Nanchang International Land Port in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025. Meanwhile, another train fully loaded with locally manufactured auto parts, tapes, salt and other products in Jiangxi Province set off from Nanchang International Land Port with a whistle and headed for Xiamen Port.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A train fully loaded with locally manufactured auto parts, tapes, salt and other products in Jiangxi Province set off from Nanchang International Land Port with a whistle and headed for Xiamen Port. Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025.

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Nanchang - Xiamen Port Bi Directional Train

NANCHANG, CHINA - APRIL 29, 2025 - A rail-sea intermodal train fully loaded with goods such as dried cassava, starch, plastic pellets and boards, which arrived from Xiamen Port, docked at Nanchang International Land Port in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, China on April 29, 2025. Meanwhile, another train fully loaded with locally manufactured auto parts, tapes, salt and other products in Jiangxi Province set off from Nanchang International Land Port with a whistle and headed for Xiamen Port.

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2024 Beijing International Coal Mining Technology and Equipment Exhibition

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Visitors visit a "Fully hydraulic deep-hole directional drilling rig for coal mines" at the 2024 Beijing International Coal Mining Technology and Equipment Exhibition in Beijing, China, August 7, 2024.

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2024 Beijing International Coal Mining Technology and Equipment Exhibition

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Visitors visit the "crawler full hydraulic tunnel directional drilling Rig for coal Mines" at the 2024 Beijing International Coal Mining Technology and Equipment Exhibition in Beijing, China, August 7, 2024.

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Presidential primary in Nevada

A directional sign is posted at an entrance to a polling station in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 6, 2024, as Democrats hold their presidential primary election in the western U.S. state.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240125) -- BEIJING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actress of Hanju Opera prepares to go on stage in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actresses perform Hanju Opera in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actor of Hanju Opera prepares before performance in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actresses of Chuju Opera pose for photos before their performance in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors celebrate after performance in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors of Hanju Opera prepare to go on stage in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform Hanju Opera in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actresses of Huangmei Opera prepare to go on stage in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actresses of Chuju Opera prepare to go on stage in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actress of Chuju Opera puts on makeup in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actress of Chuju Opera prepares to go on stage in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actress of Hanju Opera prepares to go on stage in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPERA-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(240124) -- WUHAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actress (C) of Hanju Opera puts on makeup in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Since 2016, in order to reserve talents for operas, Hubei Drama Art Theatre has selected and recruited more than 150 students of Chuju Opera, Hanju Opera and Huangmei Opera, and entrusted Hubei College of the Arts for directional training. After seven years' study of opera and one year's internship, this group of young opera actors stepped onto the stage of graduation gala with their best performances. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows the Yuejin 3-3XC Well of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) in Tarim Basin of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. China's petrochemical giant Sinopec has completed a 9,432-meter-deep oil and gas well in Xinjiang, setting a new record for the deepest onshore directional well in Asia, the company said on Nov. 15, 2023. The extensively difficult and challenging drilling operation has also set a new Asian record for horizontal displacement in ultra-deep drilling. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SINOPEC-DEEP OIL & GAS WELL-NEW RECORD (CN)

(231115) -- KUQA, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member shows crude oil extracted through the Yuejin 3-3XC Well of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) in Tarim Basin of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 15, 2023. China's petrochemical giant Sinopec has completed a 9,432-meter-deep oil and gas well in Xinjiang, setting a new record for the deepest onshore directional well in Asia, the company said Wednesday. The extensively difficult and challenging drilling operation has also set a new Asian record for horizontal displacement in ultra-deep drilling. (Xinhua/Ma Jiashuai)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SINOPEC-DEEP OIL & GAS WELL-NEW RECORD (CN)

(231115) -- KUQA, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows the Yuejin 3-3XC Well of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) in Tarim Basin of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. China's petrochemical giant Sinopec has completed a 9,432-meter-deep oil and gas well in Xinjiang, setting a new record for the deepest onshore directional well in Asia, the company said Wednesday. The extensively difficult and challenging drilling operation has also set a new Asian record for horizontal displacement in ultra-deep drilling. (Xinhua/Ma Jiashuai)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SINOPEC-DEEP OIL & GAS WELL-NEW RECORD (CN)

(231115) -- KUQA, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member patrols at the site of the Yuejin 3-3XC Well of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) in Tarim Basin of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 15, 2023. China's petrochemical giant Sinopec has completed a 9,432-meter-deep oil and gas well in Xinjiang, setting a new record for the deepest onshore directional well in Asia, the company said Wednesday. The extensively difficult and challenging drilling operation has also set a new Asian record for horizontal displacement in ultra-deep drilling. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SINOPEC-DEEP OIL & GAS WELL-NEW RECORD (CN)

(231115) -- KUQA, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows the Yuejin 3-3XC Well of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) in Tarim Basin of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. China's petrochemical giant Sinopec has completed a 9,432-meter-deep oil and gas well in Xinjiang, setting a new record for the deepest onshore directional well in Asia, the company said Wednesday. The extensively difficult and challenging drilling operation has also set a new Asian record for horizontal displacement in ultra-deep drilling. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SINOPEC-DEEP OIL & GAS WELL-NEW RECORD (CN)

(231115) -- KUQA, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows the Yuejin 3-3XC Well of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) in Tarim Basin of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. China's petrochemical giant Sinopec has completed a 9,432-meter-deep oil and gas well in Xinjiang, setting a new record for the deepest onshore directional well in Asia, the company said Wednesday. The extensively difficult and challenging drilling operation has also set a new Asian record for horizontal displacement in ultra-deep drilling. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)