Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Teams compete in a dragon boat race on the Jinjiang River in Bijiang District of Tongren city, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on May 31, 2025. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday to commemorate ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period 475-221 B.C.). Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the festival falls on May 31 this year. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Teams compete in a dragon boat race on the Jinjiang River in Bijiang District of Tongren city, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on May 31, 2025. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday to commemorate ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period 475-221 B.C.). Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the festival falls on May 31 this year. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Dragon Boat Festival Across China

Teams compete in a dragon boat race on the Jinjiang River in Bijiang District of Tongren city, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on May 31, 2025. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday to commemorate ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the Warring States Period 475-221 B.C.). Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the festival falls on May 31 this year. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Dragon Boat Race - China

Dragon Boat Race - China

An aerial drone photo shows a dragon boat race on Jinjiang river in Bijiang District of Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

#CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(240610) -- BIJIANG, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows a dragon boat race on Jinjiang river in Bijiang District of Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. (Photo by Li He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

#CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(240610) -- BIJIANG, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a dragon boat race on Jinjiang river in Bijiang District of Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. (Photo by Li He/Xinhua)

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - A fully automatic intelligent production line for the footwear industry is displayed in the machinery and equipment exhibition area of the Fujian Jinjiang Shoes (body) Expo in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - A visitor learns about shoe textile fabric at the Shoe Textile Materials exhibition area of the Fujian Jinjiang Shoes (Body) Expo in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - Visitors learn about the production process of sports shoes at the 25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry Expo and the 8th International Sports Industry Expo in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - Visitors learn about the production process of sneakers at the 25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear and 8th International Sports Industry Expo in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - Visitors visit the 25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry and 8th International Sports Industry Expo in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - Visitors learn about the production process of sneakers at the 25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear and 8th International Sports Industry Expo in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - Visitors visit the 25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry and 8th International Sports Industry Expo in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - Visitors visit the 25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry and 8th International Sports Industry Expo in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - A staff member operates an automated sewing machine at the Machinery and equipment exhibition area of the Fujian Jinjiang Shoes (Body) Expo in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 19, 2024 - Visitors visit the 25th China (Jinjiang) International Footwear Industry and 8th International Sports Industry Expo in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China, April 19, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - People visit the exhibition area of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - People visit the exhibition area of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - People visit the exhibition area of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - People visit the exhibition area of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - People visit the exhibition area of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - People visit the exhibition area of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - People visit the exhibition area of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - People visit the exhibition area of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair at the Jinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center in Quanzhou city, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

The first Science and Technology Conference in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - A modular automatic intelligent production line displayed at the exhibition hall of the first Jinjiang Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Docking Fair in Quanzhou City, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2024.

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a Minnan red-brick building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and h

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows a view of Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province. Visitors to Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province will be enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local-style red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritage

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, an

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows a view of a historical building blending both Chinese and Western elements in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have tr

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local villager Cai Wenshi (C) talks with tourists at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural v

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritag

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at a Minnan red-brick building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restauran

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Shaopeng, an art curator and descendant of overseas Chinese, shows old family photos sent back from the Philippines in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of thes

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children take part in extracurricular activities at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural ve

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local villager Cai Wenshi (R) talks about the construction process of a historical building with tourists in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings h

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritag

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Shaopeng (L), an art curator and descendant of overseas Chinese, demonstrates his art installation to tourists at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government e

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children have fun in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritage centers. Since 20

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231213) -- BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian puppeteer Fahimeh Barotchi (R) reacts as Chen Daigong, puppeteer and inheritor of a local Chinese puppet performing art, demonstrates at a puppet art preservation center in Jinjiang of Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 11, 2023. Puppet artists from 12 countries are invited to Quanzhou, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, to give puppet performances and communicate with local puppet artists. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

(231212) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian puppeteer Fahimeh Barotchi (R) gives instructions as Chen Daigong, puppeteer and inheritor of a local Chinese puppet performing art, learns to play at a puppet art preservation center in Jinjiang of Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 11, 2023. Puppet artists from 12 countries are invited to Quanzhou, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, to give puppet performances and communicate with local puppet artists. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

(231212) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian puppeteer Fahimeh Barotchi (R) reacts as Chen Daigong, puppeteer and inheritor of a local Chinese puppet performing art, demonstrates at a puppet art preservation center in Jinjiang of Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 11, 2023. Puppet artists from 12 countries are invited to Quanzhou, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, to give puppet performances and communicate with local puppet artists. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

(231212) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Daigong (1st L), puppeteer and inheritor of a local Chinese puppet performing art, looks on as an Iranian puppeteer talks in a session at a puppet art preservation center in Jinjiang of Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 11, 2023. Puppet artists from 12 countries are invited to Quanzhou, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, to give puppet performances and communicate with local puppet artists. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

(231212) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Daigong (4th R), puppeteer and inheritor of a local Chinese puppet performing art, talks with Iranian puppeteers at a puppet art preservation center in Jinjiang of Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 11, 2023. Puppet artists from 12 countries are invited to Quanzhou, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, to give puppet performances and communicate with local puppet artists. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

(231212) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian puppeteer Fahimeh Barotchi (1st L) tries a traditional Chinese puppet art at a puppet art preservation center in Jinjiang of Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 11, 2023. Puppet artists from 12 countries are invited to Quanzhou, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, to give puppet performances and communicate with local puppet artists. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-PUPPET ARTISTS (CN)

(231212) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian puppeteer Fahimeh Barotchi gives a performance at a puppet art preservation center in Jinjiang of Quanzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 11, 2023. Puppet artists from 12 countries are invited to Quanzhou, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road, to give puppet performances and communicate with local puppet artists. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

Over 880,000 residents of Fujian affected by Typhoon Doksuri

STORY: Over 880,000 residents of Fujian affected by Typhoon Doksuri DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of typhoon-hit areas 2. various of rescue efforts STORYLINE: More than 880,000 residents of east China's Fujian Province have been affected by Typhoon Doksuri, which made landfall in the province on Friday morning. Typhoon Doksuri landed on the coast of Jinjiang City, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain. It moved to Jiangxi Province on Friday night, where it gradually weakened into a tropical storm. The Fujian provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters on Saturday said that, as of 8:00 a.m. Saturday, 354,400 people had been evacuated. More than 6,333 hectares of farmlands in Fujian have been affected, with over 151 hectares suffering complete crop failure. Official meteorological forecasts show that heavy rainfall will continue in many parts of Fujian. Six local observation stations have recorded their hi

Typhoon Doksuri makes landfall in east China

STORY: Typhoon Doksuri makes landfall in east China DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Typhoon Doksuri STORYLINE: Typhoon Doksuri, the fifth typhoon of this year, made landfall in east China's Fujian Province on Friday morning, bringing with it powerful winds and heavy rain. The typhoon landed in the coastal areas of Jinjiang City at around 9:55 a.m. Friday, bringing gales of up to 50 meters per second near its center. China's national observatory has renewed a red alert for the typhoon, the most severe warning in its four-tier warning system. Doksuri is expected to move northwestward, gradually weakening in intensity. According to the center, some coastal areas around the Bashi Channel, the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, as well as coastal regions of Taiwan, Fujian, Zhejiang and Guangdong, among others, will experience gales from Friday morning to 8 a.m. Saturday. During this period, parts of the provincial-regions of Jiangsu, Anhu

Fishing Boats Take Shelter From Typhoon DOKSURI

Fishing Boats Take Shelter From Typhoon DOKSURI

FUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - Aerial photo show fishing boats take shelter from Typhoon DOKSURI at Huangqi fishing port in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, July 26, 2023. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a typhoon red warning at 10:00 on July 26: Typhoon DOKSURI, the fifth typhoon this year, will move into the northeast of the South China Sea from the night of 26 to the morning of 27, and is likely to land on the coast of Jinjiang, Fujian Province, to the border of Fujian and Guangdong Province (strong typhoon level, 42-48 m/s, 14-15).

Fishing Boats Take Shelter From Typhoon DOKSURI

Fishing Boats Take Shelter From Typhoon DOKSURI

FUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - Aerial photo show fishing boats take shelter from Typhoon DOKSURI at Huangqi fishing port in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, July 26, 2023. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a typhoon red warning at 10:00 on July 26: Typhoon DOKSURI, the fifth typhoon this year, will move into the northeast of the South China Sea from the night of 26 to the morning of 27, and is likely to land on the coast of Jinjiang, Fujian Province, to the border of Fujian and Guangdong Province (strong typhoon level, 42-48 m/s, 14-15).

Fishing Boats Take Shelter From Typhoon DOKSURI

Fishing Boats Take Shelter From Typhoon DOKSURI

FUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 26, 2023 - Aerial photo show fishing boats take shelter from Typhoon DOKSURI at Huangqi fishing port in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China, July 26, 2023. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a typhoon red warning at 10:00 on July 26: Typhoon DOKSURI, the fifth typhoon this year, will move into the northeast of the South China Sea from the night of 26 to the morning of 27, and is likely to land on the coast of Jinjiang, Fujian Province, to the border of Fujian and Guangdong Province (strong typhoon level, 42-48 m/s, 14-15).