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Fujian Fortified Manors - China

An aerial drone photo taken on May 21, 2025 shows a Tulou among mountains in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fujian Tulou, the unique residential architecture of Fujian Province constructed between the 15th and 20th centuries, was inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2008. Set amongst rice, tea and tobacco fields, Tulou is earthen house. Several storeys high, it was built along an inward-looking, circular or square floor plan as housing for up to 800 people each. Tulou was built for defence purposes around a central open courtyard with only one entrance and windows to the outside only above the first floor. Housing a whole clan, Tulou functioned as village units and was known as "a little kingdom for the family" or "bustling small city." Photo by Wang Zecong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fujian Fortified Manors - China

An aerial drone photo taken on May 22, 2025 shows the Chuxi Tulou Cluster in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fujian Tulou, the unique residential architecture of Fujian Province constructed between the 15th and 20th centuries, was inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2008. Set amongst rice, tea and tobacco fields, Tulou is earthen house. Several storeys high, it was built along an inward-looking, circular or square floor plan as housing for up to 800 people each. Tulou was built for defence purposes around a central open courtyard with only one entrance and windows to the outside only above the first floor. Housing a whole clan, Tulou functioned as village units and was known as "a little kingdom for the family" or "bustling small city." Photo by Zhang Keren/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fujian Fortified Manors - China

A tourist visits the Chuxi Tulou Cluster in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 22, 2025. Fujian Tulou, the unique residential architecture of Fujian Province constructed between the 15th and 20th centuries, was inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2008. Set amongst rice, tea and tobacco fields, Tulou is earthen house. Several storeys high, it was built along an inward-looking, circular or square floor plan as housing for up to 800 people each. Tulou was built for defence purposes around a central open courtyard with only one entrance and windows to the outside only above the first floor. Housing a whole clan, Tulou functioned as village units and was known as "a little kingdom for the family" or "bustling small city." Photo by Wang Zecong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fujian Fortified Manors - China

This photo taken on May 22, 2025 shows an interior view of the Jiqing Tulou in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fujian Tulou, the unique residential architecture of Fujian Province constructed between the 15th and 20th centuries, was inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2008. Set amongst rice, tea and tobacco fields, Tulou is earthen house. Several storeys high, it was built along an inward-looking, circular or square floor plan as housing for up to 800 people each. Tulou was built for defence purposes around a central open courtyard with only one entrance and windows to the outside only above the first floor. Housing a whole clan, Tulou functioned as village units and was known as "a little kingdom for the family" or "bustling small city." Photo by Jiang Kehong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fujian Fortified Manors - China

An aerial drone photo taken on May 21, 2025 shows the Chengqi Tulou in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province. Fujian Tulou, the unique residential architecture of Fujian Province constructed between the 15th and 20th centuries, was inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2008. Set amongst rice, tea and tobacco fields, Tulou is earthen house. Several storeys high, it was built along an inward-looking, circular or square floor plan as housing for up to 800 people each. Tulou was built for defence purposes around a central open courtyard with only one entrance and windows to the outside only above the first floor. Housing a whole clan, Tulou functioned as village units and was known as "a little kingdom for the family" or "bustling small city." Photo by Jiang Kehong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Peak District Wildfire Continues Near Errwood Reservoir, Roads Closed, Residents Warned

A wildfire continued near Errwood Reservoir in Peak District National Park as of Thursday, May 1. The fire, which started the day before, led to road closures and warnings for nearby residents to keep windows shut.

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-MIAO ETHNIC GROUP (CN)

(240718) -- LIUZHOU, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 14, 2024 shows villagers attending an open-air banquet in Wuying Village on the border between south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and southwest China's Guizhou Province. Wuying Village, spanning a history of over 200 years, is a Miao ethnic group hamlet that nestles snugly in the towering mountains stretching across the border between Guangxi and Guizhou. In the past, the impassable mountains and rugged landscape rendered locals extremely poor. In recent years, Wuying Village has made efforts in the fields of economy, education, culture and ethnic unity, etc. to promote rural vitalization for further development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaobang)

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-MIAO ETHNIC GROUP (CN)

(240718) -- LIUZHOU, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager with wooden benches and a child on his back walks to an open-air banquet in Wuying Village on the border between south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 14, 2024. Wuying Village, spanning a history of over 200 years, is a Miao ethnic group hamlet that nestles snugly in the towering mountains stretching across the border between Guangxi and Guizhou. In the past, the impassable mountains and rugged landscape rendered locals extremely poor. In recent years, Wuying Village has made efforts in the fields of economy, education, culture and ethnic unity, etc. to promote rural vitalization for further development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaobang)

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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Private Vegetable Garden in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - APRIL 15, 2024 - A plot of thousands of square meters of undeveloped land along the Liangdi road has been cultivated into a "private vegetable garden" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, April 15, 2024. At the scene, some vegetable farmers were seen working in vegetable fields, which stood in stark contrast to the newly built buildings around them. Open space is cultivated into "vegetable fields", which not only damages the image of the city, but also destroys the living environment of the citizens.

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-HONG KONG-MACAO-GREATER BAY AREA-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240217) -- GUANGZHOU, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2023 shows a bullet train running through paddy fields in Zhongshan, south China's Guangdong Province. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a city cluster, is one of the most open areas in China with economic vitality. The greater bay area is composed of nine cities in Guangdong Province including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing, and two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. (Photo by Zhang Jianlai/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-HONG KONG-MACAO GREATER BAY AREA-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240217) -- GUANGZHOU, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2018 shows the Shenzhen river running between the city of Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong Province and paddy fields of south China's Hong Kong (front). The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, a city cluster, is one of the most open areas in China with economic vitality. The greater bay area is composed of nine cities in Guangdong Province including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing, and two special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao. (Photo by Zhang Youqiong/Xinhua)

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Closer Belt and Road cooperation to strengthen Jordan-China partnership: Jordanian expert

STORY: Closer Belt and Road cooperation to strengthen Jordan-China partnership: Jordanian expert SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Amman 2. various of Awny Al Dawoud working at the office 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AWNY AL DAWOUD, Head of Al-Dustour Centre for Economic Studies 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AWNY AL DAWOUD, Head of Al-Dustour Centre for Economic Studies STORYLINE: China and Jordan have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on jointly promoting the construction of the Belt and Road. The two sides agreed to actively promote policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and people-to-people ties, and further deepen practical cooperation in various fields to better benefit the two peoples. A Jordanian economic expert said the closer Belt and Road cooperation will open new horizons for the partnership between the two countries. SOUN

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZGC FORUM-PLENARY MEETING (CN)

(230526) -- BEIJING, May 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Caucher Birkar, 2018 Fields Medal winner, and professor at the Yau Mathematical Sciences Center of Tsinghua University, speaks during the plenary meeting of the 2023 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) in Beijing, capital of China, May 26, 2023. Themed "Open Cooperation for a Shared Future," the 2023 Zhongguancun Forum held a plenary meeting here on Friday. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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Open days at farms held in France

STORY: Open days at farms held in France DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people visiting farms 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): DAVID CHATAIGNON, Farmer 3. various of people visiting farms STORYLINE: In France, the last weekend of April is the occasion when people can visit several hundred farms across the country and learn about farm work. The "From Farm to Farm" event, created some 30 years ago, aims to inform the public of the modes of agricultural production and strengthen the link between urban and rural areas. Some farmers also consider this event as an opportunity to combat certain prejudices about their profession. SOUNDBITE (French): DAVID CHATAIGNON, Farmer "Not all farmers are putting pesticides and chemical fertilizers on their fields. We don't use chemical fertilizers, dyes, or food preservatives. With the visits, we show people concretely how we work." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Paris. (XHTV)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell works in his studio at the Taoxichuan ceramic art avenue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic atmosphere,"

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell (3rd, L) talks with his friends at the Taoxichuan ceramic art avenue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic a

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows Torsten Jurell at a cafe in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic atmosphere," said Torsten Jurell. (

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell observes an unfinished creation in his studio at the Taoxichuan ceramic art avenue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and dive

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell works in his studio at the Taoxichuan ceramic art avenue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic atmosphere,"

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell works in his studio at the Taoxichuan ceramic art avenue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic atmosphere,"

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell (R) talks with an employee of a sculptural porcelain factory in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic atmospher

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell (1st, R) talks with his friends in his studio at the Taoxichuan ceramic art avenue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and dive

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell (R) makes an order at a cafe in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic atmosphere," said Torsten Jurell. (Xinhua

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell introduces his works in his studio at the Taoxichuan ceramic art avenue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artisti

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell works in his studio at the Taoxichuan ceramic art avenue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic atmosphere,"

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CHINA-JIANGXI-JINGDEZHEN-SWEDISH ARTIST (CN)

(230425) -- JINGDEZHEN, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torsten Jurell (R) observes a ceramist working in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 20, 2023. Swedish artist Torsten Jurell came to Jingdezhen, a world-famous "porcelain capital", in 2011 for the first time where he embarked on a new journey of art. Torsten Jurell's interest in China came from his father, an enthusiast in restoring Chinese porcelain. Torsten Jurell found Chinese porcelain a beautiful and special form of art since his childhood. Now he spends a few months in this city almost every year and gets in touch with many ceramists and traditional artisans here. Torsten Jurell works in various fields such as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture. In Jingdezhen, he tries to draw inspiration in Chinese mythology. "Jingdezhen is like a universe with infinite space for creativity and imagination. I hope to bring more people here to get to know local life and culture and feel the open and diverse artistic atmosphere," said Torsten Jurell. (Xin

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(SP)CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-CYCLING-LIFE

(230423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xie Minyi (R) poses for photos in the rapeseed flowers fields in Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, March 26, 2023. Yixian County, one of the six counties of ancient Huizhou, is located at the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain. The China Huangshan (Yixian) International Cycling Open is held here for 18 consecutive years, as brand events achieving high-quality integration of sports and tourism. This year's Huangshan cycling race attracted more than 1,700 riders both at home and overseas. Xie Minyi, a rider of the Neza women's team, finished fifth in the elite division of the women's road cycling race. Xie works in Shanghai, but Huangshan cycling track is one of her favorite routes. She said that riding in Huangshan can relieve the work pressure in a metropolis and help her find the feeling of returning to nature. Ancient Huizhou, as a prefecture with six counties under its jurisdiction in history, was endowed with unique geographical environment and hi

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(SP)CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-CYCLING-LIFE

(230423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xie Minyi (2nd L) and her teammates pose for photos in the rapeseed flowers fields in Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, March 26, 2023. Yixian County, one of the six counties of ancient Huizhou, is located at the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain. The China Huangshan (Yixian) International Cycling Open is held here for 18 consecutive years, as brand events achieving high-quality integration of sports and tourism. This year's Huangshan cycling race attracted more than 1,700 riders both at home and overseas. Xie Minyi, a rider of the Neza women's team, finished fifth in the elite division of the women's road cycling race. Xie works in Shanghai, but Huangshan cycling track is one of her favorite routes. She said that riding in Huangshan can relieve the work pressure in a metropolis and help her find the feeling of returning to nature. Ancient Huizhou, as a prefecture with six counties under its jurisdiction in history, was endowed with unique geographic

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(SP)CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-CYCLING-LIFE

(230423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Arming Schober rides past rapeseed flower fields in Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, March 23, 2023. Arming Schober, a German owner of a homestay in Tachuan Village of Yixian County, participated in the 18th China Huangshan (Yixian) International Cycling Open. Yixian County, one of the six counties of ancient Huizhou, is located at the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain. The China Huangshan (Yixian) International Cycling Open is held here for 18 consecutive years, as brand events achieving high-quality integration of sports and tourism. This year's Huangshan cycling race attracted more than 1,700 riders both at home and overseas. Arming was born in Innsbruck, Austria. He traveled in Huangshan Mountain with his family in 2021 and was attracted by the simple folk customs, beautiful environment and unique Huizhou-style architecture. Arming and his wife Huang Qiong took over an ancient Huizhou house and started a homestay business. As a cycling enthusias

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(SP)CHINA-ANHUI-YIXIAN-CYCLING-LIFE

(230423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 23, 2023 shows Arming Schober riding past rapeseed flower fields in Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province. Arming Schober, a German owner of a homestay in Tachuan Village of Yixian County, participated in the 18th China Huangshan (Yixian) International Cycling Open. Yixian County, one of the six counties of ancient Huizhou, is located at the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain. The China Huangshan (Yixian) International Cycling Open is held here for 18 consecutive years, as brand events achieving high-quality integration of sports and tourism. This year's Huangshan cycling race attracted more than 1,700 riders both at home and overseas. Arming was born in Innsbruck, Austria. He traveled in Huangshan Mountain with his family in 2021 and was attracted by the simple folk customs, beautiful environment and unique Huizhou-style architecture. Arming and his wife Huang Qiong took over an ancient Huizhou house and started a homestay

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Ueda, Miyazato meet press on eve of Fields Open

KAPOLEI, United States - Japan's LPGA rookie Momoko Ueda smiles during a press conference on the eve of Fields Open at Ko Olina Golf Club in Kapolei, Hawaii, on Feb. 20.