South Sea Views - China

South Sea Views - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 8, 2025 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xing Tuo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Sea Views - China

South Sea Views - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 8, 2025 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xing Tuo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Sea Views - China

South Sea Views - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 8, 2025 shows reefs at China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Bei He /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Sea Views - China

South Sea Views - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 8, 2025 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Bei He /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Sea Coast Guard - China

South Sea Coast Guard - China

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 8, 2025. Photo by Bei He /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2025 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is part of China's Zhongsha Qundao with diverse natural ecosystem. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2025 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is part of China's Zhongsha Qundao with diverse natural ecosystem. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2025 shows a panoramic view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is part of China's Zhongsha Qundao with diverse natural ecosystem. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2025 shows a panoramic view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is part of China's Zhongsha Qundao with diverse natural ecosystem. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) conducting law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 14, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 14, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 14, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) conducting law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 14, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 2, 2025 shows a view of the China's Huangyan Dao national nature reserve in the South China Sea. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Full Moon - China

Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Huangyan District of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Pan Kanjun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240712) -- BEIJING, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei applies glaze to a porcelain ware at a kiln in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A piece of ancient Shabu-Kiln celadon ware (R) and a celadon ware made by Xie Zhenwei are pictured in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei arranges porcelain wares at a kiln in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows celadon wares made by Xie Zhenwei in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Luo Yonghua (C), an expert on Shabu Kilns, explains the features of the carved patterns on ancient Shabu-Kiln celadon pieces as Xie Zhenwei (R) listens in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the cult

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei works at a kiln in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei (L) makes a point as students graduated from a technician college look on during a visit in a relic site of an ancient kiln in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art.

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei helps a primary school student make a piece of porcelain in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei (C) discusses with his fellows on porcelain-making in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Luo Yonghua (R), an expert on Shabu Kilns, shows the traditional carved patterns to Xie Zhenwei in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xin

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei explains the features of a Shabu-Kiln celadon censer as primary school students listen in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei gives instruction in a pottery class for primary school students at his studio in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Longquan celadon artisan Chen Junlin (top) instructs as Xie Zhenwei makes a censer in the style of Shabu Kilns in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRE

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei applies glaze to a porcelain ware at a kiln in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei shows the clay made from local materials for porcelain-making in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SHABU KILNS-CELADON PORCELAIN-ARTISAN (CN)

(240711) -- TAIZHOU, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xie Zhenwei arranges porcelain wares at a kiln in Shabu Township, Huangyan of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 11, 2024. Originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the Shabu Kilns are considered as transitional kilns during the development of southern celadon industry from Yue Kilns to Longquan Kilns. Xie Zhenwei, a young porcelain artisan and a native of Shabu Township, has been making efforts to reproduce the celadon wares in the style of Shabu Kilns, which is characterized by exquisite carved patterns. To achieve his goal, Xie learned techniques from Yue Kilns and Longquan Kilns and kept using local materials. At present, Xie has successfully made celadon wares like censer, jug and powder boxes, in the style of Shabu Kilns. He also set up a workshop to display the culture of this art. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" shows Giant clams in the lagoon of Huangyan Dao. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" shows Porites lutea, a dominant coral species in Huangyan Dao. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" shows the Crustose coralline algae in Huangyan Dao. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" shows Giant clams in the lagoon of Huangyan Dao. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Blue coral is shown in the photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao". China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" shows the Pocillopora eydouxi, a dominant coral species in Huangyan Dao. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" shows coral reefs in Huangyan Dao. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Soft coral is shown in the photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao". China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" shows researchers conducting on-site investigation in Huangyan Dao in 2024. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo carried in a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" shows coral reefs in Huangyan Dao. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-BEIJING-HUANGYAN DAO-REPORT-RELEASE (CN)

(240710) -- BEIJING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows the Chinese and English copies of a report titled "The Investigation and Assessment Report on Marine Ecology and Environment Status of Huangyan Dao" in Beijing, capital of China. China's Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea enjoys excellent environmental quality and healthy coral reef ecosystem, said a report released on Wednesday. The report was jointly released by multiple institutions under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Guangxi University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuwei)