New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

A staff member (R) hands a passing card to a driver at a toll station for the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Xu Hongyan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

A staff member (R) hands a passing card to a driver at a toll station for the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Xu Hongyan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

(ehicles wait to pass a toll station for the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in Urumqi County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Xu Hongyan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily life Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture

Daily life Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture

Artists perform the "Manas" epic at a local theater in Artux City in the Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 22, 2025. Photo byXu Hongyan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

Daily life Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture

Daily life Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture

A band rehearses their adapted rock version of the "Manas" epic at a practice hall in Artux City in the Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 22, 2025. Photo byXu Hongyan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

Illustration - Electricity Transmission

Illustration - Electricity Transmission

Illustration - Staff members patrol along the power lines of the 750 kV grid around the Tarim Basin in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 27, 2024. Xinjiang is a key sending hub in China's west-to-east power transmission program. Once considered economic obstacles, Xinjiang's vast deserts and arid landscapes have been transformed into a renewable energy goldmine, blessed with strong wind and long hours of sunshine. Since 2010, Xinjiang has cumulatively transmitted over 900 billion kilowatt-hours of power outside the region, with renewable energy accounting for approximately 30 percent of the total. The electricity supply coverage extends to 22 provincial-level regions across China. Photo by Xu Hongyan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

Chinese Celebrate lunar New Year in Xinjiang

KORLA, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2025 - People hold a fireworks and light show at Hongyan Square to celebrate the Spring Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, in Korla, Xinjiang province, China, on the evening of Jan. 28, 2025.

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows inside painting works displayed at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the modern

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan creates an inside painting work at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the modern era,"

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo shows inside painting works displayed at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the m

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan (L) explains inside painting technique to an apprentice at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brillian

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan creates an inside painting work at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the modern era,"

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan arranges inside painting works for display at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the m

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan creates an inside painting work at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the modern era,"

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan creates an inside painting work at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the modern era,"

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan (C) explains inside painting technique to apprentices at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan creates an inside painting work at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the modern era,"

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(ChineseToday)CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INSIDE PAINTING-INHERITOR (CN)?

(240716) -- KUNMING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Hongyan creates an inside painting work at an art academy in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 3, 2024. Inside painting, or inner painting, is a traditional Chinese art form. It originally involved tiny snuff bottles which had pictures and calligraphy painted on their inside surfaces. A inside painting is produced by manipulating a specialized brush through the neck of a bottle. The painting process, which is totally reversed inside the bottle, requires absolute precision from the artist. Sun Hongyan, a 49-year-old interior of inside painting, has integrated Yunnan's natural scenery, ethnic customs, among others, into her works, thus creating the unique Yunnan school of this art. While adhering to traditional techniques, the inside painting has gained popularity among the young with innovations. "We are elevating the inside painting to a higher level, infusing this ancient craft with a new brilliance from the modern era,"

CHINA-BEIJING-SHIXIA VILLAGE-GREAT WALL-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHIXIA VILLAGE-GREAT WALL-TOURISM (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mei Jingtian (R) and Liu Hongyan are on their way to patrol the Great Wall in Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2024. Mei started protecting the Great Wall spontaneously since early 1980s and has raised the awareness of the Great Wall protection among many villagers. Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was once an important pass in the north of Juyongguan section of the Great Wall. The village, which is surrounded by mountains, has developed a tourism industry relying on the resources of the Great Wall in recent years and attracts visitors from all over the world. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHIXIA VILLAGE-GREAT WALL-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHIXIA VILLAGE-GREAT WALL-TOURISM (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Liu Hongyan, a Great Wall protector, patrols on the Great Wall in Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China, June 1, 2024. Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was once an important pass in the north of Juyongguan section of the Great Wall. The village, which is surrounded by mountains, has developed a tourism industry relying on the resources of the Great Wall in recent years and attracts visitors from all over the world. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHIXIA VILLAGE-GREAT WALL-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHIXIA VILLAGE-GREAT WALL-TOURISM (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mei Jingtian (R) and Liu Hongyan are on their way to patrol the Great Wall in Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2024. Mei started protecting the Great Wall spontaneously since early 1980s and has raised the awareness of the Great Wall protection among many villagers. Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was once an important pass in the north of Juyongguan section of the Great Wall. The village, which is surrounded by mountains, has developed a tourism industry relying on the resources of the Great Wall in recent years and attracts visitors from all over the world. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHIXIA VILLAGE-GREAT WALL-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHIXIA VILLAGE-GREAT WALL-TOURISM (CN)

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Hongyan, a Great Wall protector, patrols on the Great Wall in Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China, June 1, 2024. Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was once an important pass in the north of Juyongguan section of the Great Wall. The village, which is surrounded by mountains, has developed a tourism industry relying on the resources of the Great Wall in recent years and attracts visitors from all over the world. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

RCEP helps Chinese automakers expand presence in Southeast Asian market

STORY: RCEP helps Chinese automakers expand presence in Southeast Asian market SHOOTING TIME: Sept. 26, Oct. 30-31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing and automotive plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI DONG, International Business Department of SAIC Hongyan Automotive Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIONG ZHU, International Business Department of SAIC Hongyan Automotive Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Chinese auto manufacturers have gained easier access to the Southeast Asian market thanks to the implementation of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Benefiting from the favorable trade policies under RCEP, a heavy truck enterprise based in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has seen prosperous export prospect for its Indonesian market. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI DONG, International Business Department of SAIC Hongyan Automotive Co., Ltd. "Last year, we sold only about 100 units in Indonesia. Now, our sal

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(231027) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Liu Yutong (2nd L) of China, silver medalist Li Hongyan (1st L) of China, bronze medalists Jung Gyeoul (2nd R) of South Korea and Amnouy Wetwithan of Thailand pose during the awarding ceremony of Women's Singles WH2 event of Badminton at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(231026) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Tong (front R)/Li Hongyan of China and Liu Yutong (1st L)/Qu Zimo (2nd L) react after their Mixed Doubles WH1-WH2 final of Badminton at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(231026) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yutong (R)/Qu Zimo of China compete during the Mixed Doubles WH1-WH2 Final of Badminton against their compatriots Li Hongyan/Yang Tong at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(231026) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese badminton players Qu Zimo (1st L), Liu Yutong(2nd L), Li Hongyan(2nd R) and Yang Tong(1st R) pose with their coach at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(231026) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Qu Zimo(4th L)/Liu Yutong(3rd L) of China, silver medalists Yang Tong(1st L)/Li Hongyan(2nd L) of China, bronze medalists Yu Sooyoung(4th R)/Kwon Hyunah(3rd R) of South Korea and Amnouy Wetwithan/Jakarin Homhual (1st R) of Thailand pose during the awarding ceremony of Mixed Doubles WH1-WH2 event of Badminton at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN PARA GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(231026) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Tong(L)/Li Hongyan of China compete during the Mixed Doubles WH1-WH2 final of Badminton against their compatriots Liu Yutong/Qu Zimo at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

CHINA-CHONGQING-QIJIANG-INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-QIJIANG-INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION (CN)

(231013) -- CHONGQING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager is seen at the homestay she runs in Hongyan Village of Qijiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 12, 2023. Qijiang District of Chongqing was once an industrial base and a major gear manufacturing city in western China. In recent years, the local government has focused on building an innovation ecosystem that revolves around key elements such as production, human resources, and urban development. This effort has led to a gradual transformation of the district from a resource-based city to a more diversified economy. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

CHINA-CHONGQING-QIJIANG-INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-QIJIANG-INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION (CN)

(231013) -- CHONGQING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers promote local agricultural products via live streaming in Hongyan Village of Qijiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 12, 2023. Qijiang District of Chongqing was once an industrial base and a major gear manufacturing city in western China. In recent years, the local government has focused on building an innovation ecosystem that revolves around key elements such as production, human resources, and urban development. This effort has led to a gradual transformation of the district from a resource-based city to a more diversified economy. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)