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China: Dog’s Tail Becomes Calligraphy Brush

On January 3, 2026, in Shaanxi, China, a video showed a woman using her dog’s tail as a calligraphy brush to write the Chinese character “Fu,” symbolizing good fortune, on red paper. The dog remained calm as its ink-dipped tail formed the character, creating a playful and surprisingly neat work of art ahead of the festival.

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China: Playful Panda Delights Visitors With Somersaults in Guangzhou Zoo

On September 28, 2025, a giant panda named Ya Yi entertained visitors at a zoo in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with a playful routine. The panda rolled across the floor, performed a somersault, and then hid inside her wooden hut. Visitors laughed and cheered as they filmed the moment. Zoo staff said Ya Yi occasionally shows such playful behavior during enrichment time. The clip drew online reactions likening her to “Kung Fu Panda,” highlighting once again why pandas remain one of China’s most beloved national symbols.

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Chinese New Year Celebration Activities - China - Christopher

Chinese New Year Celebration Activities - China - Christopher

Children write the Chinese character "Fu," which means good fortune, in a kindergarten in Guiyang City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Various activities are held across China to celebrate the upcoming new year. Photo by Yuan Fuhong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Giant panda Fu Wa is pictured at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Chen Juwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda - Mianyang

Giant panda Fu Wa is pictured at the Mianyang base of China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 29, 2025. The Mianyang base of CCRCGP started its trial operation to receive public visitors on Monday. China has launched the Mianyang base, which covers an area of about 120 hectares, in Sichuan to bolster panda breeding, as well as research and international communication on its famed native species, expanding the CCRCGP to five sites nationwide. Photo by Chen Juwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese U.N. envoy

Chinese U.N. envoy

Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations Fu Cong (front) attends a U.N. Security Council meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Dec. 15, 2025.

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Fencing at China's 15th National Games - Hong Kong

Fencing at China's 15th National Games - Hong Kong

Fu Ying of Jiangsu celebrates after winning the women's sabre team final of fencing at China's 15th National Games in Hong Kong, south China, November 19, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Hu Huhu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING. WANG FU JING STREET Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING. WANG FU JING STREET Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING. MARKET IN WANG FU JING STREET Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING, WANG FU JING STREET Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING, WANG FU JING STREET Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING. FAST FOOD IN WANG FU JING STREET Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING. WANG FU JING STREET Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING, SHIPPING NEAR SHISHEIDO STAND IN WANG FU JING STREET MALL Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Beijing

Illustration - Beijing

CHINA, BEIJING, SHOPPING NEAR SHISHEIDO STAND (AUPRES) IN WANG FU JING STREET MALL Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Games 2025 - Men's Freestyle Final of Parkour

World Games 2025 - Men's Freestyle Final of Parkour

Fu Sida of China competes during the Men's Freestyle Final of Parkour event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 12, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jianan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Kung Fu Master Trains Youth In Soran - Iraq

Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei leads a training session in Kung Fu inside a modest hall in Soran, Iraq, on July 11, 2025. Practicing and teaching since 2014, he has dedicated his life to the martial art, which he describes as a discipline that unites body and mind through movement, focus, and philosophy. Without institutional or financial support, he continues to train local youth, instilling self-confidence, resilience, and physical strength. The practice sessions emphasize balance, self-awareness, and the inner strength required not just for martial success but for personal development. In a region often affected by economic hardship and political instability, Kawlokei’s initiative provides a peaceful and empowering outlet, offering young people a meaningful alternative rooted in discipline and purpose. His commitment demonstrates the transformative potential of martial arts beyond competition or combat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SCO Media Think Tank Summit Held in Zhengzhou - China

SCO Media Think Tank Summit Held in Zhengzhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2025 shows an illuminated building near the Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, the venue of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit, in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province. Themed "Upholding the 'Shanghai Spirit' to Build a More Beautiful Home," the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit is held here from July 23 to 27. Photo by Fu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

The humanoid robot kung fu kickboxing event was held at the 24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

The humanoid robot kung fu kickboxing event was held at the 24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

The humanoid robot kung fu kickboxing event was held at the 24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

The humanoid robot kung fu kickboxing event was held at the 24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

The humanoid robot kung fu kickboxing event was held at the 24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai

The humanoid robot kung fu kickboxing event was held at the 24th National University Students' Robot Competition ROBOTAC in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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