China: Torrential Rainstorm Sweeps Through Jining, Shandong

A localized torrential rainstorm lashed Jining, Shandong, on July 1. This time-lapse video shows menacing black clouds looming over the city as heavy rain pounds various areas.

2025 Job Fair in Jining

2025 Job Fair in Jining

Job seekers learn about job openings at a large 2025 job fair in Jining, East China's Shandong province, Feb 4, 2025.

2025 Job Fair in Jining

2025 Job Fair in Jining

Job seekers learn about job openings at a large 2025 job fair in Jining, East China's Shandong province, Feb 4, 2025.

2025 Job Fair in Jining

2025 Job Fair in Jining

Job seekers learn about job openings at a large 2025 job fair in Jining, East China's Shandong province, Feb 4, 2025.

2025 Job Fair in Jining

2025 Job Fair in Jining

Job seekers learn about job openings at a large 2025 job fair in Jining, East China's Shandong province, Feb 4, 2025.

2025 Job Fair in Jining

2025 Job Fair in Jining

Job seekers learn about job openings at a large 2025 job fair in Jining, East China's Shandong province, Feb 4, 2025.

2025 Job Fair in Jining

2025 Job Fair in Jining

Job seekers learn about job openings at a large 2025 job fair in Jining, East China's Shandong province, Feb 4, 2025.

2025 Job Fair in Jining

2025 Job Fair in Jining

Job seekers learn about job openings at a large 2025 job fair in Jining, East China's Shandong province, Feb 4, 2025.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

World's Largest Statue of Confucius in Jining

JINING, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2024 - The world's largest statue of Confucius stands 72 meters high in Jining, Shandong province, China, December 22, 2024.

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a boat sailing out of a pier at a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

Wetland Park In Shandong Province - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2024 shows a wetland park in Weishan County in Jining City, east China's Shandong Province. Weishan County is renowned for its wetland ecosystem as it has stepped up ecological conservation and green development in recent years. Currently, about 160,000 mu (10,666.67 hectares) of wetlands have been restored and protected here. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers show their tickets on bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers pose for a photo on bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou departs from Heze East Railway Station in Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member helps a child board the bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou at Heze East Railway Station in Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Performers from Heze perform on bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Train attendants pose for a photo at Heze East Railway Station in Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yang Xiuling (R), an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, shows her paper-cutting works on bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People pose for a photo to celebrate the full operation of the Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway at Heze East Railway Station in Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240715) -- BEIJING, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member works at a factory of agricultural machinery in Da'an Town of Jining City, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2024. In recent years, Da'an Town has made efforts to develop the agricultural machinery industry. At present, the town is home to an industrial cluster comprising over 100 agricultural machinery-related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-JINING-AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-JINING-AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (CN)

(240714) -- JINING, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member works at a factory of agricultural machinery in Da'an Town of Jining City, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2024. In recent years, Da'an Town has made efforts to develop the agricultural machinery industry. At present, the town is home to an industrial cluster comprising over 100 agricultural machinery-related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-JINING-AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-JINING-AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (CN)

(240714) -- JINING, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member works at a factory of agricultural machinery in Da'an Town of Jining City, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2024. In recent years, Da'an Town has made efforts to develop the agricultural machinery industry. At present, the town is home to an industrial cluster comprising over 100 agricultural machinery-related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-JINING-AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-JINING-AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (CN)

(240714) -- JINING, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member works at a factory of agricultural machinery in Da'an Town of Jining City, east China's Shandong Province, July 13, 2024. In recent years, Da'an Town has made efforts to develop the agricultural machinery industry. At present, the town is home to an industrial cluster comprising over 100 agricultural machinery-related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)