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China: Rare Sun Halo Dazzles Residents in Hunan

On May 10, 2026, residents in Changsha, Hunan, China, were treated to a rare sun halo — a colorful ring of light encircling the sun — caused by sunlight refracting through ice crystals in cirrostratus clouds above the city.

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China: Car Crashes Into Highway Barrier After Truck Tire Blowout in Hunan

On April 12, 2026, a car crashed into a highway barrier in Yueyang, Hunan, China, after a truck's front tire blew out as the car was overtaking. The blowout sent debris and air pressure toward the passing vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes before hitting the barrier.

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China: Delivery Rider’s Scooter Struck by Car While Waiting for Order in Hunan

On May 5, 2026, in Hunan, located in southern China, a video recorded a delivery rider wearing a black hat sitting inside a restaurant while waiting to pick up an order. Another delivery rider in a yellow hat walked into the restaurant shortly afterward. Outside on the road, a white car suddenly drove toward the parked vehicles and hit the black-hatted rider’s electric scooter. The impact pushed the scooter into another white car nearby. The rider saw what happened from inside the restaurant and became visibly upset. He had not yet received the food order, and now his scooter had also been badly damaged.

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China: Intense Rainfall Triggers Cliff Waterfall Along Hunan Mountain Road

On April 27, 2026, in Shaoyang, Hunan, a video captured an intense downpour that triggered a dramatic waterfall along a mountain roadside. As the man drove through the stormy weather, he was left stunned after spotting the powerful stream of water cascading down the rocky cliff face beside the road.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Rescue Drowning Child in Leiyang, Hunan

On April 25, 2026, in Leiyang, located in central China’s Hunan province, a video recorded a rescue beside a small river. A child had accidentally fallen into the water, and a group of adults gathered along the riverbank to help. An elderly person held out a bamboo pole and told the child to keep holding on so the child would not sink. At the same time, another man jumped directly into the water. The man, wearing a white shirt and black pants, lifted the child upward and helped bring the child closer to safety. The rescue happened at around 4 p.m. and was recorded by people nearby. The rescuer later climbed back out safely. Chinese viewers identified him as a deputy director at a local hospital.

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China: Delivery Rider Leaps to Safety as Car Speeds Out in Narrow Alley

This was the terrifying moment that a Chinese delivery rider narrowly avoided a collision after a car suddenly sped out from a blind corner in a narrow residential alley. On April 21, 2026, in Hunan, China, the video captured a tense encounter inside a cramped residential lane where visibility was heavily blocked by surrounding walls and buildings. As the delivery rider was traveling normally through the alley on his electric scooter, a car suddenly rushed out from a blind corner ahead of him after the driver reportedly stepped on the accelerator by mistake while attempting to pass through the narrow lane. The rider reacted within seconds and immediately abandoned his scooter to protect himself. He leaped away while the scooter slid across the alley, allowing him to narrowly escape the speeding vehicle. The footage showed how quickly the incident unfolded in the confined space, leaving almost no reaction time for either side.

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China: Two Cars Collide at Intersection, Nearly Hit Pedestrian in Hunan

A pedestrian in Taoyuan County, China, narrowly escaped injury on December 21, 2025, after two cars collided at full speed at a busy intersection and slid toward bystanders. The person calmly walked through the gap between the spinning vehicles and continued on, completely unhurt.

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China: Fearless Hamsters Turn Young Crocodile’s Mouth Into Playground

This is the bizarre moment that a pair of hamsters were seen playing inside a young crocodile’s mouth, forming an unlikely cross-species bond in China. On February 20, 2026, in Hunan, China, the video captured two small hamsters fearlessly climbing in and out of a young crocodile’s open jaws. Rather than showing aggression, the reptile appeared calm and tolerant, allowing the tiny rodents to explore its mouth as if it were a playground. The hamsters moved freely, pausing occasionally before darting around again, while the crocodile remained still, seemingly treating them as companions rather than prey. The unusual interaction created a striking contrast between predator instincts and gentle behavior. The video ended with the hamsters still playfully lingering around the crocodile’s mouth as the reptile stayed relaxed and motionless.

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China: Man Rescues Young Goat Stranded on Steep Cliff in Hunan Province

On December 26, 2025, a man, an outdoor enthusiast in Shaoyang, Hunan Province, used professional climbing gear to rescue a young goat stranded on a steep, narrow cliff. The man safely carried the animal to stable ground as its mother watched anxiously from nearby.

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China: Dog Rescued from Fast-Flowing River in Hunan

On June 20, 2024, two men worked together to rescue a dog trapped in a fast-flowing river following heavy rain in Changde, Hunan. After the animal was unable to climb a ladder placed by one rescuer, a man in a red shirt stepped into the current to lift the dog to safety.

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China: Dog Trapped in Sewer for Over 20 Hours Rescued Unharmed in Hunan

On December 14, 2025, in Hunan Province, China, a man used an excavator to break open concrete and safely rescue a white dog that had been trapped in a sewer for over 20 hours after a neighbor heard it whimpering from beneath the road. According to the owner, the ground surface was restored to its original condition following the rescue.

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China: Elderly Cyclist Knocked Unconscious by Falling Tree Branch in Hunan

A video from December 4, 2025, in Hunan, China, shows a 70-year-old man being struck by a falling tree branch while riding a bicycle. The branch snapped from a roadside tree, knocking him unconscious and sending him to the pavement. His family said he later underwent two major surgeries and is now in stable condition. They also raised concerns about whether the decayed tree had been properly maintained by local authorities.

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China: Student Climbs Into Campus Sewer to Rescue Trapped Dog in Hunan

A video from November 20, 2025, in Changde, Hunan, shows a Chinese student climbing into a narrow campus sewer to rescue a dog trapped inside. In freezing weather, the student squeezed into the cramped space while others used flashlights and tools to help guide the dog. After hours of effort, the dog was safely pulled out around 11 p.m., as students cheered and wrapped it in a warm jacket.

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Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 30, 2025 shows a scenery of the Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 30, 2025 shows a scenery of the Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 30, 2025 shows a scenery of the Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 30, 2025 shows citizens visiting the Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 30, 2025 shows citizens visiting the Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 30, 2025 shows a scenery of the Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Chen Zhenhai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member of courier service loads packed eggs onto a vehicle at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A robotic arm maneuvers eggs on a platform for cleaning at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Staff members pack cleaned and sterilized eggs at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

Cleaned and sterilized eggs are labeled with date and brand logo at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene at an egg conveyor line at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene at an egg conveyor line at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks the condition of a chick at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks the condition of a chick at a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

A staff member checks eggs at an egg sorting center in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 28, 2025. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farms For Egg-laying Hens - China

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a scene inside a farm for egg-laying hens in Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City, central China's Hunan Province. Lengshuitan District of Yongzhou City has been actively boosting the development of farms for egg-laying hens in recent years. By introducing advanced equipment for hen-feeding and egg-sorting, the district aims to build a system of large-scale, automated, and well managed farms of egg-laying hens. As of now, Lengshuitan District boasts 120 of such farms, each with more than 10,000 hens in stock. The 8 million hens in these farms yield more than 7 million eggs per day - a leading source of income for the district's agricultural economy. Photo by Liu Wangmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aeon opens shopping mall in China's Changsha

Photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025, in Changsha in Hunan Province, China, shows a shopping mall that was opened by Japanese retail giant Aeon Co. the same day.

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Aeon opens shopping mall in China's Changsha

Photo taken on Nov. 27, 2025, in Changsha in Hunan Province, China, shows a supermarket at a shopping mall that was opened by Japanese retail giant Aeon Co. the same day.

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China: Dog Dives Into River to Chase Ducks in Hunan

In Hunan, China, a playful dog jumped into a river to chase a flock of ducks, turning a peaceful riverside moment into a funny water game that delighted viewers.

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China: Napping Golden Retrievers Instantly Spring Up After Owner’s Shout

A video from Hunan, China, captured the moment a factory owner confronted his lazy golden retrievers after discovering they were napping. The dogs, who had ignored the newly installed security alarm system, immediately sprang up and rushed their owner upon hearing his frustrated shouts.

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China's 15th National Games - Artistic Swimming

Team Hunan perform during the team technical of artistic swimming at China's 15th National Games in Jiangmen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 13, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's 15th National Games - Artistic Swimming

Team Hunan perform during the team technical of artistic swimming at China's 15th National Games in Jiangmen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 13, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Dog Enjoys Ride in 360-Degree Open-Air Basket on Vehicle

On October 2, 2025, in Changsha, Hunan, the video captured a dog in an open-top basket fixed at the back of a vehicle. The 360-degree open design let the dog enjoy fresh air and wide views while traveling.

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China: Drone Malfunction Sparks Fire at National Day Celebration

During China’s National Day on October 2, 2025, in Liuyang, Hunan, a drone used to launch fireworks malfunctioned, causing sparks to fall near spectators and ignite a small hillside fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control within about a minute, preventing further spread, while onlookers backed away from the flickering flames.

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Illustration - Beijing

CHINA. BEIJING. PORTRAIT OF MAO ZEDONG, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA. HE IS BORN IN SHAOSHAN, (HUNAN), THE 26 OF DECEMBER 1893 AND DIES IN PEKIN THE 9TH SEPTEMBER 1976. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Harvest - China

An aerial drone photo taken on on October 11, 2025 shows a harvester working at a field in Yangquan Town, Changning City, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Zhou Xiuyuchun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Harvest - China

An aerial drone photo taken on on October 11, 2025 shows a farmer spreading rice to dry in Lanjiang Township, Changning City, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Zhou Xiuyuchun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Playful Dog Refuses to Leave Water in Hengyang

On September 27, 2025, in Hengyang, Hunan, a video captured an amusing moment when a Chinese grandmother tried to pull her Labrador out of the water, only for the playful dog to dash straight back into the river.

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Holiday Spots Sighting - China

Tourists visit a glass-bottomed bridge at Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon in central China's Hunan Province, October 5, 2025. Tourist destinations across China are witnessing a surge in visitors as the country's eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday began on Wednesday. Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Swarming Insects Create Ominous Scene Under City Lights in Hunan

This video, captured in Hunan on September 7, shows a troubling nighttime scene where swarms of flying insects gathered in massive clusters, forming a dense, dark cloud under the city lights. Experts explained online that these were not locusts but rather whiteflies or planthoppers.

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Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 - Changsha

Visitors watch a humanoid robot boxing game at the Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 in Xiangjiang New Area of Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, China, September 15, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 - Changsha

A visitor (C) operates a humanoid robot to grab a doll at the Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 in Xiangjiang New Area of Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, China, September 15, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 - Changsha

A humanoid robot plays the drum at the Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 in Xiangjiang New Area of Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, China, September 15, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 - Changsha

A staff member (R) introduces a humanoid robot capable of sorting items at the Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 in Xiangjiang New Area of Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, China, September 15, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 - Changsha

A staff member (front) operates a line-drawing robot designed for playgrounds at the Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 in Xiangjiang New Area of Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, China, September 15, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 - Changsha

A visitor (front) tries physical examination by a robot at the Internet Yuelu Summit 2025 in Xiangjiang New Area of Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, China, September 15, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM