Inauguration Of The New A321 Final Assembly Line - Toulouse

Inauguration Of The New A321 Final Assembly Line - Toulouse

Inauguration of the new Airbus A320-A321 Family final assembly line in Toulouse, France on July 9, 2023. This new assembly line, highly digitized and automated, is located in the former A380 assembly hall, and will eventually employ nearly 700 people. Announced for 2022, it will deliver its first aircraft in 2024. Together with the other A320 Family final assembly lines in Hamburg (Germany), Tianjin (China) and Mobile (USA), it will meet the strong demand for this type of aircraft. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration Of The New A321 Final Assembly Line - Toulouse

Inauguration Of The New A321 Final Assembly Line - Toulouse

An employee from behind wearing an AIRBUS T-shirt. Inauguration of the new Airbus A320-A321 Family final assembly line. Bruno Le Maire, Roland Lescure, Dominique Faure, Clément Beaune are welcomed by Guillaume Faury, Executive Chairman of Airbus. France, Toulouse, July 9, 2023. This new assembly line, highly digitized and automated, is located in the former A380 assembly hall, and will eventually employ nearly 700 people. Announced for 2022, it will deliver its first aircraft in 2024. Together with the other A320 Family final assembly lines in Hamburg (Germany), Tianjin (China) and Mobile (USA), it will meet the strong demand for this type of aircraft. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows antique buildings in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor walks on a street in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 9, 2024. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors select glutinous rice cakes at a store in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 9, 2024. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors are seen on a street in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 9, 2024. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Elders do housework at home in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 9, 2024. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows people visiting a drama art museum in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors are seen at a drama art museum in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 9, 2024. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows antique buildings in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

ZhejiangPictorial | E China's Cicheng glows with long history & profound culture

(240711) -- NINGBO, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2024 shows antique buildings in the ancient county of Cicheng in Ningbo City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The ancient county of Cicheng boasts a history of 1,200 years, where antique buildings and structures cover over 600,000 square meters. In recent years, the county has been boosting its tourism economy by tapping into local cultural heritages with homestay and catering services. The county received about 2.76 million visitors in 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor takes photos at the booth of Siemens at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGHAI-XINING-CYCLING-TOUR OF QINGHAI LAKE (CN)

(240709) -- XINING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cyclists compete during the stage 3 of the 23rd Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race from Huzhu to Guide, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2023. (Photo by Pan Binbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-MOUNTAINEERING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-AKTO-MOUNTAINEERING (CN)

(240709) -- AKTO, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combined photo shows Janibaiki Burunbayi (L) and his brothers serving a foreign mountaineering team on Muztagh Ata on August 6, 2004 (above) and Taxibayi Janibaiki (3rd L) and his companions during their summit of Muztagh Ata on July 29, 2023. The Muztagh Ata, located at the Pamir Plateau at an altitude of over 7,500 meters in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is an attraction to mountaineering enthusiasts from around the world. During the climbing season, people gather in Subax Village, Akto County, at the foot of the Muztagh Ata for mountaineering. As for those local people who are familiar with the terrain and climate here, participating in international mountaineering sports can increase their income and improve their livelihoods. At the same time, through mountaineering, they also gain a deeper understanding of the outside world. Like many other young people in the village, 23-year-old Taxibayi Janibaiki works as a p

RN’s Managing Director Gilles Pennelle Resigns

RN’s Managing Director Gilles Pennelle Resigns

File photo dated March 21, 2023 shows National Assembly parliamentary group's President for the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Marine Le Pen, flanked by RN’s Director General and Regional Councillor Gilles Pennelle, attends the launch event of the RN's leadership school in Paris, France. The director general of the Rassemblement national, Gilles Pennelle, is stepping down from his position following the relative failure of the Rassemblement National in the legislative elections. According to Le Monde, Gilles Pennelle gave his resignation on Monday July 8. Elected as an MEP on June 9, he had overseen the "Matignon plan", which was intended to enable the RN to secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly by fielding "presentable" candidates in the legislative elections. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

RN’s Managing Director Gilles Pennelle Resigns

RN’s Managing Director Gilles Pennelle Resigns

File photo dated March 21, 2023 shows National Assembly parliamentary group's President for the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Marine Le Pen, flanked by RN’s Director General and Regional Councillor Gilles Pennelle, attends the launch event of the RN's leadership school in Paris, France. The director general of the Rassemblement national, Gilles Pennelle, is stepping down from his position following the relative failure of the Rassemblement National in the legislative elections. According to Le Monde, Gilles Pennelle gave his resignation on Monday July 8. Elected as an MEP on June 9, he had overseen the "Matignon plan", which was intended to enable the RN to secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly by fielding "presentable" candidates in the legislative elections. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

SOLOMON ISLANDS-CHINESE AID-BROADBAND NETWORK

SOLOMON ISLANDS-CHINESE AID-BROADBAND NETWORK

(240709) -- HONIARA, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a China-assisted telecommunication tower of Solomon Islands' National Broadband Network Project, in Sali village of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. China's assistance to the Solomon Islands' National Broadband Network Project, jointly implemented by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. and Huawei Technologies Co Ltd., is a landmark project for cooperation between the two countries. The project plans to construct 161 3G/4G wireless communication base stations on 35 major islands in the Solomon Islands' nine provinces. The construction, to last for three years, started on Aug. 28, 2023, with the first telecommunication tower launched on March 22 in Sali village. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese aid to Solomon Islands' broadband network improves infrastructure, education " Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Jianhua)

Xinhua Headlines: Traditional Chinese attire resurges as chic fashion

Xinhua Headlines: Traditional Chinese attire resurges as chic fashion

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman sells Hanfu via livestreaming in Ancailou Township of Caoxian County, east China's Shandong Province, July 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

Xinhua Headlines: Traditional Chinese attire resurges as chic fashion

Xinhua Headlines: Traditional Chinese attire resurges as chic fashion

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman sells Hanfu via livestreaming in Ancailou Township of Caoxian County, east China's Shandong Province, July 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

S. Korea logs current account surplus for 8th month in December

STORY: S. Korea logs current account surplus for 8th month in December SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bank of Korea (BOK) (July 18, 2019) 2. various of Busan container terminal (March 7, 2023) 3. various of semiconductor production line (courtesy of Samsung Electronics, July 9, 2019) 4. various of automobile export site (courtesy of Hyundai Motor Company, Oct. 24, 2019) 5. various of Seoul streets (courtesy of Yonhap TV, Feb. 7, 2024) STORYLINE: South Korea logged current account surplus for the eighth straight month in December last year due to export recovery, central bank data showed Wednesday. Current account balance, the broadest measure of cross-border trade, posted a surplus of 7.41 billion U.S. dollars in December 2023, staying in black since May, according to the Bank of Korea (BOK). Trade surplus for goods stood at 8.04 billion dollars in December, hovering in black since April. Export grew 5.8 percent f

Xinhua Headlines: China's auto exports hit record high in 2023 amid increased global recognition

Xinhua Headlines: China's auto exports hit record high in 2023 amid increased global recognition

(240111) -- BEIJING, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows MG cars produced by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) to be shipped to Australia at Shanghai Haitong International Automotive Terminal in Waigaoqiao of east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Xinhua Headlines: China's pursuit of new energy facilitates trade, green development

Xinhua Headlines: China's pursuit of new energy facilitates trade, green development

(240109) -- GUANGZHOU, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 3, 2023 shows China's 20 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), which is produced by GAC Aion New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 9. Qin Haiyang (male, swimming) Qin broke the world record in the men's 200m breaststroke and became the first swimmer to sweep 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke titles at a single World Championships in Fukuoka. He was named the Best Male Swimmer of the Year 2023 by World Aquatics. The 24-year-old also claimed the men's MVP award at the Hangzhou Asian Games after pocketing five gold medals. This file photo taken on July 24, 2023 shows Qin Haiyang of China celebrating after winning the men's 100m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Junjun (R), an associate researcher from the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute, patrols the Jiayu Pass scenic area with colleagues in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This stitched aerial photo taken on July 14, 2023 shows a view of the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Xiang, chief of the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute, uses a drone to inspect the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member from the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute monitors the moisture and salinity of the wall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Junjun, an associate researcher from the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute, patrols the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Junjun (L), an associate researcher from the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute, records patrolling results with a colleague at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Junjun (L), an associate researcher from the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute, patrols the Jiayu Pass scenic area with a colleague in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gao Shang (R), an engineer from the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute, monitors the Jiayuguan section of the Great Wall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gao Shang, an engineer from the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute, monitors the changes of cracks on Jiayuguan section of the Great Wall in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows a part of reinforced wall in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-GREAT WALL-TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION (CN)

(231209) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gao Shang (R), an engineer from the cultural heritage monitoring center of Jiayuguan Silk Road (the Great Wall) cultural research institute, checks the equipment at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. In recent years, cultural heritage protection institutions have increased the investment in the technological protection of the Great Wall. Institutions utilize technological equipment to collect data, analyze metrics and detect any possible damage. These methods guarantee the implementation of effective preservation and restoration measures in time and the Great Wall well-preserved. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

Xinhua Headlines: China-EU cooperation to provide more stability amid global challenges

Xinhua Headlines: China-EU cooperation to provide more stability amid global challenges

(231209) -- BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 10, 2023 shows OOCL PIRAEUS, one of the largest container vessels in the world, arriving at Piraeus port, Greece. (Xinhua)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-HOST CITY-CIIE (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-HOST CITY-CIIE (CN)

(231103) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial panoramic photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a view of the Shanghai Haitong International Automotive Terminal in Waigaoqiao of east China's Shanghai. The sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is scheduled to take place from Nov. 5 to Nov. 10 in Shanghai. With the sixth CIIE just around the corner, preparations are in full swing. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Wembanyama Against The Dallas Mavericks For His First NBA Game

Wembanyama Against The Dallas Mavericks For His First NBA Game

File photo - NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks to pass the ball during an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in Las Vegas. French Victor Wembanyama will make his NBA debut with San Antonio on October 25, 2023 against Dallas. Photo by Daniel Pearson/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wembanyama Against The Dallas Mavericks For His First NBA Game

Wembanyama Against The Dallas Mavericks For His First NBA Game

File photo - NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) moves the ball past Portland Trailblazers forward Jabari Walker (34) during an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday, July 9, 2023 in Las Vegas. French Victor Wembanyama will make his NBA debut with San Antonio on October 25, 2023 against Dallas. Photo by Daniel Pearson/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SKYEYE) CHINA-SHANGHAI-PILOT FREE TRADE ZONE (CN)

(SKYEYE) CHINA-SHANGHAI-PILOT FREE TRADE ZONE (CN)

(230929) -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a view of the Shanghai Haitong International Automotive Terminal in Waigaoqiao of east China's Shanghai. Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of China's first pilot free trade zone in Shanghai's Pudong New Area. Since its inauguration, the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (hereafter shortened to Shanghai FTZ) has achieved innumerous firsts and opened a new chapter in China's reform and opening-up. Over the past decade, Shanghai FTZ has grown over threefold to 120.72 square km from its original 28.78-square-km plot, attracting 84,000 new enterprises by the end of 2022, 2.35 times the number of enterprises established in the 20 years before the zone's establishment, according to a white paper released last week. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Poland Will Stop Providing Weapons To Ukraine

Poland Will Stop Providing Weapons To Ukraine

Handout file photo dated July 9, 2023 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hugs Polish President Andrzej Duda during their meeting in Lutsk, Ukraine. Poland said Wednesday it will stop providing weapons to Ukraine amid a growing dispute between the two countries over a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain imports. Poland has long been one of Ukraine’s staunchest backers since Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor, alongside multiple former Eastern bloc nations who fear they could be next if Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expansionist war is successful. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM