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Hanjiang Festival - China

People shout to "awaken" the river at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

An actor of Hezhe ethnic group shouts to "awaken" the river at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhu Zongqiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

An actor of Hezhe ethnic group interacts with foreign tourists at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

People take part in celebration events at the branch venue of Hanjiang festival in Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

Actors perform a blessing ceremony of Hezhe ethnic group at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

People perform at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

Actors perform a blessing ceremony of Hezhe ethnic group at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Chen Zhiguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows the branch venue of Hanjiang festival in Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

People perform at the branch venue of Hanjiang festival in Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

Actors perform a blessing ceremony of Hezhe ethnic group at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a view of Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Citizens visit Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a statue at Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a waterfall at Hanshuiyuan national wetland park in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This stitched aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Photo by Liu Yuyuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Photo by Liu Yuyuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Citizens jog at Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Volunteers collect garbage at Hanshuiyuan national wetland park in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows the source of the Hanjiang River in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Citizens do exercises at Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows lotus flowers at Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a view of Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers collect garbage at Hanshuiyuan national wetland park in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Citizens visit Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Photo by Liu Yuyuan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows lotus flowers at Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a statue at Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stitched aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Photo by Liu Yuyuan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows the source of the Hanjiang River in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a view of Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a waterfall at Hanshuiyuan national wetland park in Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Citizens jog at Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Citizens do exercises at Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 23, 2024. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-HANZHONG-ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(240624) -- HANZHONG, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows a view of Tianhan Wetland Park in Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Ningqiang County of Hanzhong City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. It is also an important supply source for the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. In recent years, local authorities of Hanzhong have promoted green development, and strengthened the ecological protection and restoration of the Hanjiang River's source and wetlands, so as to build a beautiful city to live in. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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CHINA-HUBEI-ZHONGXIANG HANJIANG GRAND BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240416) -- JINGMEN, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Laborers work at the construction site of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, April 16, 2024. The No. 316 main tower of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge was successfully capped on Tuesday. The grand bridge is a key project of the Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-ZHONGXIANG HANJIANG GRAND BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240416) -- JINGMEN, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows the construction site of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province. The No. 316 main tower of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge was successfully capped on Tuesday. The grand bridge is a key project of the Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-ZHONGXIANG HANJIANG GRAND BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240416) -- JINGMEN, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Laborers work at the construction site of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, April 16, 2024. The No. 316 main tower of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge was successfully capped on Tuesday. The grand bridge is a key project of the Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-ZHONGXIANG HANJIANG GRAND BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240416) -- JINGMEN, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows the construction site of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province. The No. 316 main tower of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge was successfully capped on Tuesday. The grand bridge is a key project of the Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-ZHONGXIANG HANJIANG GRAND BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240416) -- JINGMEN, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows the construction site of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province. The No. 316 main tower of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge was successfully capped on Tuesday. The grand bridge is a key project of the Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-ZHONGXIANG HANJIANG GRAND BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240416) -- JINGMEN, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows the construction site of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province. The No. 316 main tower of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge was successfully capped on Tuesday. The grand bridge is a key project of the Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-ZHONGXIANG HANJIANG GRAND BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240416) -- JINGMEN, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows the construction site of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province. The No. 316 main tower of Zhongxiang Hanjiang grand bridge was successfully capped on Tuesday. The grand bridge is a key project of the Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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Traditional ritual celebrated in NE China's Heilongjiang

STORY: Traditional ritual celebrated in NE China's Heilongjiang SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: JIAMUSI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DAI JINRONG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Jiamusi 3. various of "Hanjiang Festival" 4. various of Hezhe people dancing during the ceremony STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DAI JINRONG, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 2024 China Jiamusi 'Hanjiang Festival' opens on Tuesday. 'Han' means shouting, 'Jiang' means river. 'Hanjiang' is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. Apart from the 'Hanjiang' ritual, there are also other performances including Shaman dance, Yimakan, a kind of storytelling, and other performances." "Hanjiang" is a traditional blessing ceremony observed by the fishing and hunting communities of northern China. In ancient times, as the

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#CHINA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-EVE-REUNION DINNER (CN)

(240209) -- BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People have a family reunion dinner in Hanjiang District of Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 9, 2024. People across the country enjoy the festive atmosphere with family reunion dinners on the eve of Chinese Lunar New Year on Friday. (Photo by Qi Liguang/Xinhua)

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Construction of follow-up project for China's mega water diversion in full swing

STORY: Construction of follow-up project for China's mega water diversion in full swing SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 8-9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: BAOKANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG MOCHENG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI ZHANJING, China South-to-North Water Diversion Jianghan Water Network Construction and Development Co., Ltd. 3. various of the construction site 4. various of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG MOCHENG, Xinhua correspondent "I am now in a gigantic tunnel in Baokang, central China's Hubei Province. A follow-up project for China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has entered its full-scale construction phase. The new project aims to channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. This is a new move to further transfer water to the country's dry north and improve its national water network." Construction o

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CHINA-HUBEI-WATER TRANSFER PROJECT-FULL-SCALE CONSTRUCTION(CN)

(240109) -- BAOKANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 8, 2024 shows a view of the construction site of a water-transfer tunnel, part of a project to channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, in Maliang Township of Baokang County, Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province. The water transfer project, a follow-up project to China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, has recently kicked off the full-scale construction. The project, linking China's two mega water infrastructures -- the Three Gorges Project and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, will channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. Once completed, it is expected to increase the amount of water diverted from the middle route of the water diversion project to north China. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project transfers water from China's water-rich south to the arid north through the middle, eastern and western

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CHINA-HUBEI-WATER TRANSFER PROJECT-FULL-SCALE CONSTRUCTION(CN)

(240109) -- BAOKANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers operate at the construction site of a water-transfer tunnel, part of a project to channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, in Maliang Township of Baokang County, Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province on Jan. 8, 2024. The water transfer project, a follow-up project to China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, has recently kicked off the full-scale construction. The project, linking China's two mega water infrastructures -- the Three Gorges Project and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, will channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. Once completed, it is expected to increase the amount of water diverted from the middle route of the water diversion project to north China. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project transfers water from China's water-rich south to the arid north through the middle, eastern and western routes. The middle r

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CHINA-HUBEI-WATER TRANSFER PROJECT-FULL-SCALE CONSTRUCTION(CN)

(240109) -- BAOKANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 8, 2024 shows a view of the construction site of a water-transfer tunnel, part of a project to channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, in Maliang Township of Baokang County, Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province. The water transfer project, a follow-up project to China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, has recently kicked off the full-scale construction. The project, linking China's two mega water infrastructures -- the Three Gorges Project and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, will channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. Once completed, it is expected to increase the amount of water diverted from the middle route of the water diversion project to north China. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project transfers water from China's water-rich south to the arid north through the middle, eastern and western

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CHINA-HUBEI-WATER TRANSFER PROJECT-FULL-SCALE CONSTRUCTION(CN)

(240109) -- BAOKANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 8, 2024 shows a view of the construction site of a water-transfer tunnel, part of a project to channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, in Maliang Township of Baokang County, Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province. The water transfer project, a follow-up project to China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, has recently kicked off the full-scale construction. The project, linking China's two mega water infrastructures -- the Three Gorges Project and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, will channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. Once completed, it is expected to increase the amount of water diverted from the middle route of the water diversion project to north China. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project transfers water from China's water-rich south to the arid north through the middle, eastern and western

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CHINA-HUBEI-WATER TRANSFER PROJECT-FULL-SCALE CONSTRUCTION(CN)

(240109) -- BAOKANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 8, 2024 shows a view of the construction site of a water-transfer tunnel, part of a project to channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, in Maliang Township of Baokang County, Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province. The water transfer project, a follow-up project to China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, has recently kicked off the full-scale construction. The project, linking China's two mega water infrastructures -- the Three Gorges Project and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, will channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. Once completed, it is expected to increase the amount of water diverted from the middle route of the water diversion project to north China. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project transfers water from China's water-rich south to the arid north through the middle, eastern and western routes

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CHINA-HUBEI-WATER TRANSFER PROJECT-FULL-SCALE CONSTRUCTION(CN)

(240109) -- BAOKANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers are seen at the construction site of a water-transfer tunnel, part of a project to channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, in Maliang Township of Baokang County, Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province on Jan. 9, 2024. The water transfer project, a follow-up project to China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, has recently kicked off the full-scale construction. The project, linking China's two mega water infrastructures -- the Three Gorges Project and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, will channel water from the Three Gorges Reservoir area to the Hanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. Once completed, it is expected to increase the amount of water diverted from the middle route of the water diversion project to north China. The South-to-North Water Diversion Project transfers water from China's water-rich south to the arid north through the middle, eastern and western routes. The middle