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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2025, after winding up a three-day trip to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2025, after winding up a three-day trip to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2025, after winding up a three-day trip to South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Busan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Nov. 1, 2025, after winding up a three-day trip to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and hold bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Busan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Nov. 1, 2025, after winding up a three-day trip to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and hold bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Busan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves upon arriving at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Oct. 30, 2025, for a three-day trip to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and hold bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Busan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves upon arriving at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Oct. 30, 2025, for a three-day trip to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and hold bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Busan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves upon arriving at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Oct. 30, 2025, for a three-day trip to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and hold bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Busan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) arrives at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Oct. 30, 2025, for a three-day trip to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and hold bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Busan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) arrives at Gimhae International Airport in Busan on Oct. 30, 2025, for a three-day trip to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit and hold bilateral talks with East Asian neighbors.

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Robot World Cup 2025 - China

Robots compete during a soccer game of the 2025 Robot World Cup (RoboCup) Asia-Pacific Qingdao Invitational Tournament in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on September 8, 2025. Photo by Li Ziheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot World Cup 2025 - China

Robots compete during a soccer game of the 2025 Robot World Cup (RoboCup) Asia-Pacific Qingdao Invitational Tournament in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on September 8, 2025. Photo by Li Ziheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot World Cup 2025 - China

Robots compete during a soccer game of the 2025 Robot World Cup (RoboCup) Asia-Pacific Qingdao Invitational Tournament in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on September 8, 2025. Photo by Li Ziheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Robot World Cup 2025 - China

Arobot cheers up for its teammates during a soccer game of the 2025 Robot World Cup (RoboCup) Asia-Pacific Qingdao Invitational Tournament in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on September 8, 2025. Photo by Li Ziheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024

Robot soccer players compete during the RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 26, 2024. More than 200 teams from over 20 countries and regions participated in this competition. Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua:ABACAPRESS.COM

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RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024

Robot soccer players compete during the RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 26, 2024. More than 200 teams from over 20 countries and regions participated in this competition. Photo by Yu Fangping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024

A competitor takes part in the RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 26, 2024. More than 200 teams from over 20 countries and regions participated in this competition. Photo by Yu Fangping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024

Robot soccer players compete during the RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 26, 2024. More than 200 teams from over 20 countries and regions participated in this competition. Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua:ABACAPRESS.COM

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RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024

Robot soccer players compete during the RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2024 in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 26, 2024. More than 200 teams from over 20 countries and regions participated in this competition. Photo by Yu Fangping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese drum performance in Vladivostok

Members of Japan's drum performance group called "Nobushi," based in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka, play at a square in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok on Sept. 21, 2024. About 2,000 people filled the square during the two-day event through Sept. 22, part of an international Asia-Pacific theatrical festival.

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Japanese drum performance in Vladivostok

Members of Japan's drum performance group called "Nobushi," based in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka, play at a square in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok on Sept. 21, 2024. About 2,000 people filled the square during the two-day event through Sept. 22, part of an international Asia-Pacific theatrical festival.

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis meets East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis meets East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a welcome ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a welcome ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a welcome ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a welcome ceremony outside the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis meets East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-UNESCO-DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE-THREE ITEMS-INSCRIBED (CN)

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 3, 2021 shows woodcut printing plates at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday. The listed items include archives relating to traditional teahouses in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, genealogical records of the communities of Huizhou in east China's Anhui Province, and printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan. The decision was approved at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific, convened from Tuesday to Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-UNESCO-DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE-THREE ITEMS-INSCRIBED (CN)

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 3, 2021 shows woodcut printing plates at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday. The listed items include archives relating to traditional teahouses in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, genealogical records of the communities of Huizhou in east China's Anhui Province, and printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan. The decision was approved at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific, convened from Tuesday to Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-UNESCO-DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE-THREE ITEMS-INSCRIBED (CN)

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 3, 2021 shows workers cleaning woodcut printing plates at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday. The listed items include archives relating to traditional teahouses in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, genealogical records of the communities of Huizhou in east China's Anhui Province, and printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan. The decision was approved at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific, convened from Tuesday to Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-UNESCO-DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE-THREE ITEMS-INSCRIBED (CN)

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2023 shows people drinking tea at a teahouse in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday. The listed items include archives relating to traditional teahouses in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, genealogical records of the communities of Huizhou in east China's Anhui Province, and printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan. The decision was approved at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific, convened from Tuesday to Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-UNESCO-DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE-THREE ITEMS-INSCRIBED (CN)

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2021 shows people drinking tea at Heming teahouse in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday. The listed items include archives relating to traditional teahouses in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, genealogical records of the communities of Huizhou in east China's Anhui Province, and printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan. The decision was approved at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific, convened from Tuesday to Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-UNESCO-DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE-THREE ITEMS-INSCRIBED (CN)

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 3, 2021 shows woodcut printing plates at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday. The listed items include archives relating to traditional teahouses in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, genealogical records of the communities of Huizhou in east China's Anhui Province, and printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan. The decision was approved at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific, convened from Tuesday to Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-UNESCO-DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE-THREE ITEMS-INSCRIBED (CN)

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2021 shows people drinking tea at Heming teahouse in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday. The listed items include archives relating to traditional teahouses in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, genealogical records of the communities of Huizhou in east China's Anhui Province, and printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan. The decision was approved at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific, convened from Tuesday to Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-UNESCO-DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE-THREE ITEMS-INSCRIBED (CN)

(240509) -- BEIJING, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 23, 2021 shows Li Qiang (2nd R), owner of a teahouse, serving customers in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday. The listed items include archives relating to traditional teahouses in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, genealogical records of the communities of Huizhou in east China's Anhui Province, and printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan. The decision was approved at the 10th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific, convened from Tuesday to Wednesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows a view of the Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at a teahouse in Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 24, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows yellow rice wine at a store in Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are pictured at Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 24, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows a view of the Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHAOXING-CANGQIAO STRAIGHT STREET (CN)

(240425) -- SHAOXING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at a business establishment in Cangqiao Straight Street in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2024. Cangqiao Zhijie, literally translated as "Cangqiao Straight Street," is a historical and cultural site featuring ancient houses of unique style. Covering an area of 0.064 square kilometers, the 1,500 meters long street could be traced back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Restoration and protection efforts have been ongoing here since the 1990s. Officially named Cangqiao Historical Street by UNESCO, this site was granted the Merit Award of UNESCO 2003 Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)