Fujian Fortified Manors - China

Fujian Fortified Manors - China

An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2025 shows Hecheng Manor in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Nestled in the Daiyun Mountain like scattered pearls, over 2,000 fortified manors in Yongtai County trace their origins to the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD), flourishing later during the Ming 1368-1644) and Qing 1644-1911) eras. Today, increasing numbers of ancient manors and villages are being protected and revitalized. As historical heritage integrates with contemporary life and cultural landscapes merge with humanistic values, these age-old structures are radiating renewed vitality. Photo by Zhang Keren/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fujian Fortified Manors - China

Fujian Fortified Manors - China

An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2025 shows Hecheng Manor in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Nestled in the Daiyun Mountain like scattered pearls, over 2,000 fortified manors in Yongtai County trace their origins to the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD), flourishing later during the Ming 1368-1644) and Qing 1644-1911) eras. Today, increasing numbers of ancient manors and villages are being protected and revitalized. As historical heritage integrates with contemporary life and cultural landscapes merge with humanistic values, these age-old structures are radiating renewed vitality. Photo by Wang Zecong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fujian Fortified Manors - China

Fujian Fortified Manors - China

An aerial photo taken on May 20, 2025 shows Hecheng Manor in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Nestled in the Daiyun Mountain like scattered pearls, over 2,000 fortified manors in Yongtai County trace their origins to the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD), flourishing later during the Ming 1368-1644) and Qing 1644-1911) eras. Today, increasing numbers of ancient manors and villages are being protected and revitalized. As historical heritage integrates with contemporary life and cultural landscapes merge with humanistic values, these age-old structures are radiating renewed vitality. Photo by Jiang Kehong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(TWO SESSIONS)CHINA-BEIJING-CPPCC-ANNUAL SESSION-SECOND PLENARY MEETING-SPEECH (CN)

(TWO SESSIONS)CHINA-BEIJING-CPPCC-ANNUAL SESSION-SECOND PLENARY MEETING-SPEECH (CN)

(230307) -- BEIJING, March 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hecheng, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), speaks at the second plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)