LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (2nd from L), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, speaks during the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (C), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, speaks during the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (C), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, heads to the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he had formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

[Breaking News]Takaichi to run for LDP head

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 18 Kyodo - Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing her intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Hayashi to run in LDP leadership race

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 18 Kyodo - Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi poses in front of reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, after announcing his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election. (Kyodo)

Hayashi to run in LDP leadership race

Hayashi to run in LDP leadership race

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi poses in front of reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, after announcing his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Hayashi to run for LDP head

Hayashi to run for LDP head

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing her intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (C) speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing her intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Hayashi to run for LDP head

Hayashi to run for LDP head

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing her intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Hayashi to run for LDP head

Hayashi to run for LDP head

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing her intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing her intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Takaichi to run for LDP head

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, announcing her intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Farm Minister Koizumi

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, signaling his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi meets the press in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, announcing his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi meets the press in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, announcing his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi meets the press in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, announcing his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race.

Motegi to run in LDP leadership race

Motegi to run in LDP leadership race

Toshimitsu Motegi, a former Japanese foreign minister, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2025, about his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election.

Motegi to run in LDP leadership race

Motegi to run in LDP leadership race

Toshimitsu Motegi, a former Japanese foreign minister, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2025, about his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election.

Motegi to run in LDP leadership race

Motegi to run in LDP leadership race

Toshimitsu Motegi, a former Japanese foreign minister, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Sept. 8, 2025, about his intention to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election.

Japan PM Ishiba meets press over his future

Japan PM Ishiba meets press over his future

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2025, reiterating his intention to stay on for now to pursue his policy goals. He said he would determine his political future at the "appropriate time."

Japan PM Ishiba meets press over his future

Japan PM Ishiba meets press over his future

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2025, reiterating his intention to stay on for now to pursue his policy goals. He said he would determine his political future at the "appropriate time."

Japan PM Ishiba meets press over his future

Japan PM Ishiba meets press over his future

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2025, reiterating his intention to stay on for now to pursue his policy goals. He said he would determine his political future at the "appropriate time."

Japan PM Ishiba meets press over his future

Japan PM Ishiba meets press over his future

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2025, reiterating his intention to stay on for now to pursue his policy goals. He said he would determine his political future at the "appropriate time."

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe VI (c) presides over the meeting of the National Security Council, at the Moncloa Palace, on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI has chaired this Tuesday the extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council, held at the Moncloa Palace, and with the presence of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and practically all the ministers. With the intention of "facilitating the operability given the special circumstances that make it advisable", the head of state has been at the head of the National Security Council, after canceling his visit to Jaén with Queen Letizia scheduled for this Tuesday on the occasion of the commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of its capital. Photo by Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo/ABACAPRESSC.OM

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe VI (c) presides over the meeting of the National Security Council, at the Moncloa Palace, on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI has chaired this Tuesday the extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council, held at the Moncloa Palace, and with the presence of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and practically all the ministers. With the intention of "facilitating the operability given the special circumstances that make it advisable", the head of state has been at the head of the National Security Council, after canceling his visit to Jaén with Queen Letizia scheduled for this Tuesday on the occasion of the commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of its capital. Photo by Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo/ABACAPRESSC.OM

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe presides over the meeting of the National Security Council - Madrid

King Felipe VI (left) and the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), on their arrival at the meeting of the National Security Council, at the Moncloa Palace, on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI presided this Tuesday over the extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council, held at the Moncloa Palace, with the presence of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and practically all the ministers. With the intention of "facilitating the operability given the special circumstances that make it advisable", the head of state has been at the head of the National Security Council, after canceling his visit to Jaén with Queen Letizia scheduled for this Tuesday on the occasion of the commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of its capital. Photo by Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo/ABACAPRESSC.OM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (left) and the Secretary General of the PSOE of La Rioja, Javier García (right), during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right) and the Secretary General of the PSOE of La Rioja, Javier García (left), during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, greets the attendees during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (c), during the inauguration of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right) and the Secretary General of the PSOE of La Rioja, Javier García (left), during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, greets the attendees during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (left) and the Secretary General of the PSOE of La Rioja, Javier García (right), during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, greets the attendees during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

Sanchez inaugurates the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja

The Secretary General of the PSOE and President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, speaks during the opening of the 16th Regional Congress of the PSOE of La Rioja, at the Riojafórum, on February 15, 2025, in Logroño, La Rioja (Spain). The slogan chosen for the Congress is 'We are going to do it', where the intention is to make a recognizable party, which defends public services, which is the guarantor of the redistribution of wealth, which promotes new social rights, which defends self-government and faces the future challenges of the region. Spain on February 15, 2025. Photo by JPEG/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Merchandising of the Jubilee 2025 - Vatican

Merchandising of the Jubilee 2025 - Vatican

‘Luce’, Vatican’s Jubilee 2025 mascot on show at the Vatican on December 2024. Gadgets of the ‘Jubilee 2025’ are on show in shops around the Vatican. The official merchandising of the Jubilee 2025 is ready. There is a controversy over Jubilee mascot called ‘Luce’ (Light) designed by the artist Simone Legno, well known for his popular ‘Tokidoki’ brand but also for having produced gay pride gadgets and a line of sex toys. The figurine depicts a blue-haired girl in a yellow coat named Luce, representing a pilgrim. Some say she resembles Greta Thumberg. Simone Legno is a supporter of LGBT people, and his works often reference the queer community. Vatican said this character was designed with the intention of reflecting pop culture, popular among young people, and brings with it a message of hope and welcome. The events of the Jubilee 2025 will be themed with the slogan ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and the Ceremonies will commence on December 24th. The start of the Jubilee year will be on Christmas Eve 2024, with the openin

Merchandising of the Jubilee 2025 - Vatican

Merchandising of the Jubilee 2025 - Vatican

‘Luce’, Vatican’s Jubilee 2025 mascot on show at the Vatican on December 2024. Gadgets of the ‘Jubilee 2025’ are on show in shops around the Vatican. The official merchandising of the Jubilee 2025 is ready. There is a controversy over Jubilee mascot called ‘Luce’ (Light) designed by the artist Simone Legno, well known for his popular ‘Tokidoki’ brand but also for having produced gay pride gadgets and a line of sex toys. The figurine depicts a blue-haired girl in a yellow coat named Luce, representing a pilgrim. Some say she resembles Greta Thumberg. Simone Legno is a supporter of LGBT people, and his works often reference the queer community. Vatican said this character was designed with the intention of reflecting pop culture, popular among young people, and brings with it a message of hope and welcome. The events of the Jubilee 2025 will be themed with the slogan ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and the Ceremonies will commence on December 24th. The start of the Jubilee year will be on Christmas Eve 2024, with the openin

Gen-Z Sell Books via Livestreaming - China

Gen-Z Sell Books via Livestreaming - China

Dong Lu (L) and Zhang Quan sell books via livestreaming at a reading space in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 11, 2024. Dong Lu, a book livestreamer at New Buds Publishing House of Tianjin Publishing and Media Group Co., Ltd., and Zhang Quan, a livestreaming director, together bring high quality books to audiences via livestreaming. During this "Double 11" shopping festival, their nearly three-hour livestream attracted over 10,000 viewers, generating impressive sales. "The purpose of livestreaming is to guide parents in choosing the good books," Dong said. As a Gen-Z livestreamer, she believes that although the business mode has changed, the original intention of introducing inspiring books to customers remains. As of December 2023, the total number of professional livestreamers has reached 15.08 million in China. Tianjin, China. Photo by Sun Fanyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gen-Z Sell Books via Livestreaming - China

Gen-Z Sell Books via Livestreaming - China

Dong Lu (L) and Zhang Quan take photos of children's books at New Buds Publishing House in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 12, 2024. Dong Lu, a book livestreamer at New Buds Publishing House of Tianjin Publishing and Media Group Co., Ltd., and Zhang Quan, a livestreaming director, together bring high quality books to audiences via livestreaming. During this "Double 11" shopping festival, their nearly three-hour livestream attracted over 10,000 viewers, generating impressive sales. "The purpose of livestreaming is to guide parents in choosing the good books," Dong said. As a Gen-Z livestreamer, she believes that although the business mode has changed, the original intention of introducing inspiring books to customers remains. As of December 2023, the total number of professional livestreamers has reached 15.08 million in China. Tianjin, China. Photo by Sun Fanyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gen-Z Sell Books via Livestreaming - China

Gen-Z Sell Books via Livestreaming - China

Zhang Quan (L) shows the product information during a livestreaming at a reading space in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 11, 2024. Dong Lu, a book livestreamer at New Buds Publishing House of Tianjin Publishing and Media Group Co., Ltd., and Zhang Quan, a livestreaming director, together bring high quality books to audiences via livestreaming. During this "Double 11" shopping festival, their nearly three-hour livestream attracted over 10,000 viewers, generating impressive sales. "The purpose of livestreaming is to guide parents in choosing the good books," Dong said. As a Gen-Z livestreamer, she believes that although the business mode has changed, the original intention of introducing inspiring books to customers remains. As of December 2023, the total number of professional livestreamers has reached 15.08 million in China. Tianjin, China. Photo by Sun Fanyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gen-Z Sell Books via Livestreaming - China

Gen-Z Sell Books via Livestreaming - China

Dong Lu (L) and Zhang Quan sell books via livestreaming at a reading space in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 11, 2024. Dong Lu, a book livestreamer at New Buds Publishing House of Tianjin Publishing and Media Group Co., Ltd., and Zhang Quan, a livestreaming director, together bring high quality books to audiences via livestreaming. During this "Double 11" shopping festival, their nearly three-hour livestream attracted over 10,000 viewers, generating impressive sales. "The purpose of livestreaming is to guide parents in choosing the good books," Dong said. As a Gen-Z livestreamer, she believes that although the business mode has changed, the original intention of introducing inspiring books to customers remains. As of December 2023, the total number of professional livestreamers has reached 15.08 million in China. Tianjin, China. Photo by Sun Fanyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM