Northern Lights over China

Northern Lights over China

This photo taken on November 12, 2025 shows a person watching the aurora in Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Qian Boyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Northern Lights over China

Northern Lights over China

This photo taken on November 12, 2025 shows the aurora seen in Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Qian Boyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon Illustrations - China

Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) in the sky over Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo by Qian Boyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Agriculture Crops Starry Sky - China

Agriculture Crops Starry Sky - China

This photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows a paddy field under the starry sky in Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Heilongjiang Province, a major agricultural producer dubbed "China's grain barn," have seen its crops enter the ripening stage recently. Photo by Qian Boyu/Xinhua

Agriculture Crops Starry Sky - China

Agriculture Crops Starry Sky - China

This photo taken on July 27, 2025 shows a wheat field under the starry sky in Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Heilongjiang Province, a major agricultural producer dubbed "China's grain barn," have seen its crops enter the ripening stage recently. Photo by Qian Boyu/Xinhua

Heilongjiang Sky View - Chin

Heilongjiang Sky View - Chin

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of aurora in Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Photo by Ma Yong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Qilian Mountains After Snow in Zhangye

Qilian Mountains After Snow in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - The meandering Heihe River runs down a gorge in the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Oct 22, 2024.

Qilian Mountains After Snow in Zhangye

Qilian Mountains After Snow in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - The meandering Heihe River runs down a gorge in the Qilian Mountains in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Oct 22, 2024.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Ecological shelterbelts along the banks of the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Oct 6, 2024.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Ecological shelterbelts along the banks of the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Oct 6, 2024.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Trucks run on a highway along ecological shelterbelts along the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Northwest China's Gansu province, Oct 6, 2024. On both sides of the train, golden poplar, red leaf maple trees and farmers are drying seed corn constitute the autumn scenery.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Trucks run on a highway along ecological shelterbelts along the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Northwest China's Gansu province, Oct 6, 2024. On both sides of the train, golden poplar, red leaf maple trees and farmers are drying seed corn constitute the autumn scenery.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Trucks run on a highway along ecological shelterbelts along the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Northwest China's Gansu province, Oct 6, 2024. On both sides of the train, golden poplar, red leaf maple trees and farmers are drying seed corn constitute the autumn scenery.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Ecological shelterbelts along the banks of the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Oct 6, 2024.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Ecological shelterbelts along the banks of the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Oct 6, 2024.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Ecological shelterbelts along the banks of the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Oct 6, 2024.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - Trucks run on a highway along ecological shelterbelts along the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Northwest China's Gansu province, Oct 6, 2024. On both sides of the train, golden poplar, red leaf maple trees and farmers are drying seed corn constitute the autumn scenery.

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

An Ecological Shelterbelt Along The Heihe River in Zhangye

ZHANGYE, CHINA - OCTOBER 6, 2024 - A train runs over a viaduct in an ecological shelterbelt along the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Northwest China's Gansu province, Oct 6, 2024. On both sides of the train, golden poplar, red leaf maple trees and farmers are drying seed corn constitute the autumn scenery.

Xinhua Headlines: China's foreign trade maintains momentum with fresh shifts

Xinhua Headlines: China's foreign trade maintains momentum with fresh shifts

(240726) -- BEIJING, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows the Heihe Area of China (Heilongjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 31, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-GANSU-WETLAND-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-WETLAND-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(240722) -- ZHANGYE, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows a staff member monitoring migratory birds at Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Northwest China's wetland becomes migratory bird heaven" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

CHINA-GANSU-WETLAND-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-WETLAND-MIGRATORY BIRDS (CN)

(240722) -- ZHANGYE, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows a black stork at Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Northwest China's wetland becomes migratory bird heaven" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

The Tibetan Plateau Winding Rivers

ZHANGYE, CHINA - JULY 19, 2024 - Reddish-brown water meander through a channel on the Tibetan Plateau in the upper reaches of Heihe River, China's second largest inland river, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, July 19, 2024.

(China Economic Roundtable) Xinhua Headlines: A closer look at China's economic steadiness, vitality and potential

(China Economic Roundtable) Xinhua Headlines: A closer look at China's economic steadiness, vitality and potential

(240425) -- BEIJING, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members sort parcels at a conveyor belt at a logistics center in the Heihe Area of China (Heilongjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SPRING PLOUGHING (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SPRING PLOUGHING (CN)

(240404) -- HARBIN, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tractor operators adjust the tractor at Jianshe Farm Co., Ltd. under the Beidahuang Group in Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 22, 2024. China's major grain production province Heilongjiang, known as the country's "grain barn," is conducting a wide range of activities to ensure a robust foundation for spring farming. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

China: “UFO” Over Heilongjiang Captured On Camera

This footage shows a blazing object streaking and breaking apart across the night sky over China's Heilongjiang Province on March 25. According to media reports, residents in several cities in the Heilongjiang Province including Yichun and Heihe witnessed the "UFO" at around 6:30 p.m. In an interview, the Astronomical Society of Heilongjiang Province said that the trajectory of the flying object is different to that of a meteorite or comet. The object might be a part of a man-made spacecraft that fell back to Earth after being affected by recent geomagnetic storms.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - A maintenance worker checks and maintain the runner of a hydrogenerator at Sandaowan hydropower Station in the upper reaches of the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb. 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - Maintenance workers perform a rotor insulation test at Sandaowan hydropower station, located in the upper reaches of Heihe River, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, February 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - Maintenance workers check pressure equipment in power generation operation at Sandaowan Hydropower Station in the upper reaches of Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, February 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - A maintenance worker checks and maintains the rotor coil of a hydrogenerator at Sandaowan hydropower station located in the upper reaches of Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb. 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - A maintenance worker checks the rotor of a hydrogenerator at Sandaowan hydropower Station, located in the upper reaches of Heihe River, in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb. 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - Technicians use an infrared thermometer to check the operating temperature of a 110kv switch station at Sandaowan Hydropower station in the upper reaches of the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - Technicians inspect power generation operation equipment at Sandaowan Hydropower Station in the upper reaches of Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb. 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - Maintenance workers check and repair coolers at Sandaowan hydropower Station in the upper reaches of Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb. 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - Maintenance workers check and maintain a water oil basin at Sandaowan Hydropower Station in the upper reaches of Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb. 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - Maintenance workers check and maintain the rotor of a hydrogenerator at Sandaowan hydropower Station in the upper reaches of Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb. 28, 2024.

Hydropower Station Maintenance

Hydropower Station Maintenance

ZHANGYE, CHINA - FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - Maintenance workers check and maintain the rotor and runner of a hydrogenerator at Sandaowan hydropower Station in the upper reaches of the Heihe River in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, Feb. 28, 2024.

China cashes in on vibrant Spring Festival holiday consumption

STORY: China cashes in on vibrant Spring Festival holiday consumption SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10-Feb. 17 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XIAOCHUN, Staff member at Wuyi Mountain scenic area 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUN FUXIA, General manager of Heihe Tutu Travel Agency 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU SHAN, Staff member at Poly International Cinema STORYLINE: Chinese consumers have again shown their huge spending potential during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday that ended Saturday. According to the data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, some 474 million domestic trips were made in the period, up 34.3 percent from the Spring Festival holiday last year. Domestic tourists have spent about 632.69 billion yuan (about 87.95 billion U.S. dollars), up 47.3 percent from the holiday last year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XIAOCHUN, Staff member at Wuyi Mountain scenic area "The Wuyi Mountain scen

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240204) -- BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist pours water in the air at Pingtai Village in Xunke County of Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 2, 2024. During harsh winter conditions, the supercooled water droplets from the Kurbin River rise and form rime on branches of trees along the bank when the river flows through Pingtai Village of Xunke County. This picturesque rime scenery attracts tourists from around the country. Although it is freezing cold in Pingtai Village in winter, the Kurbin River remains unfrozen due to the nearby working hydropower station. Xunke County has invested more than 37 million yuan (about 5.14 million U.S. dollars) in developing the rime scenic spot, attracting approximately 140,000 visitors annually. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-XUNKE-RIME SCENERY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-XUNKE-RIME SCENERY-TOURISM (CN)

(240203) -- XUNKE, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows the rime scenery along the Kurbin River near Pingtai Village in Xunke County of Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. During harsh winter conditions, the supercooled water droplets from the Kurbin River rise and form rime on branches of trees along the bank when the river flows through Pingtai Village of Xunke County. This picturesque rime scenery attracts tourists from around the country. Although it is freezing cold in Pingtai Village in winter, the Kurbin River remains unfrozen due to the nearby working hydropower station. Xunke County has invested more than 37 million yuan (about 5.14 million U.S. dollars) in developing the rime scenic spot, attracting approximately 140,000 visitors annually. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-XUNKE-RIME SCENERY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-XUNKE-RIME SCENERY-TOURISM (CN)

(240203) -- XUNKE, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows tourists enjoying the rime scenery along the Kurbin River near Pingtai Village in Xunke County of Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. During harsh winter conditions, the supercooled water droplets from the Kurbin River rise and form rime on branches of trees along the bank when the river flows through Pingtai Village of Xunke County. This picturesque rime scenery attracts tourists from around the country. Although it is freezing cold in Pingtai Village in winter, the Kurbin River remains unfrozen due to the nearby working hydropower station. Xunke County has invested more than 37 million yuan (about 5.14 million U.S. dollars) in developing the rime scenic spot, attracting approximately 140,000 visitors annually. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-XUNKE-RIME SCENERY-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-XUNKE-RIME SCENERY-TOURISM (CN)

(240203) -- XUNKE, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist enjoys the rime scenery along the Kurbin River near Pingtai Village in Xunke County of Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 2, 2024. During harsh winter conditions, the supercooled water droplets from the Kurbin River rise and form rime on branches of trees along the bank when the river flows through Pingtai Village of Xunke County. This picturesque rime scenery attracts tourists from around the country. Although it is freezing cold in Pingtai Village in winter, the Kurbin River remains unfrozen due to the nearby working hydropower station. Xunke County has invested more than 37 million yuan (about 5.14 million U.S. dollars) in developing the rime scenic spot, attracting approximately 140,000 visitors annually. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)