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France: Lightning-Triggered Wildfire in Planay, Savoie, Burns 60 Hectares

A wildfire that broke out in Planay, Savoie, France, after a lightning strike on June 24, has burned 60 hectares and threatens the D915 road to Pralognan-la-Vanoise. A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed overnight on July 7-8 after being struck by a falling boulder while battling the blaze.

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US: Partial Collapse Forces Evacuation of Midtown Manhattan High-Rise

A partial structural collapse forced the evacuation of a 33-story high-rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning, July 7, after two columns buckled and floors 21 through 26 caved in at the former Pfizer building at 235 East 42nd Street. The FDNY reported no injuries, though the incident triggered major street closures and traffic restrictions around Second and Third Avenues that caused significant commuter delays.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) scores the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) scores the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Luma Foundation - Arles

Luma Foundation - Arles

An outside view of the twisting tower clad in reflective aluminium tiles, designed by US architect Frank Gehry, and housing Luma Foundation In Arles, France on July 24, 2020. The Luma Foundation was established by Maja Hoffman in Switzerland in 2004. Luma focuses on the direct relationships between art, culture, human rights, environmental topics, education and research. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luma Foundation - Arles

Luma Foundation - Arles

An outside view of the twisting tower clad in reflective aluminium tiles, designed by US architect Frank Gehry, and housing Luma Foundation In Arles, France on July 24, 2020. The Luma Foundation was established by Maja Hoffman in Switzerland in 2004. Luma focuses on the direct relationships between art, culture, human rights, environmental topics, education and research. Photo by Patrick Aventurier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè at Palazzo Chigi for the presentation of the guide “Cammini della rinascita”, Rome, Thursday, July 24, 2025 Photo by Roberto Monaldo / LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè at Palazzo Chigi for the presentation of the guide “Cammini della rinascita”, Rome, Thursday, July 24, 2025 Photo by Roberto Monaldo / LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè at Palazzo Chigi for the presentation of the guide “Cammini della rinascita”, Rome, Thursday, July 24, 2025 Photo by Roberto Monaldo / LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A drone photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 conducting scientific research in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2025 - Meishan Iron and Steel Thermal Power Plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on August 24, 2025. The National Energy Administration released data on the total electricity consumption of the whole society and others for July. In July, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 1,022.6 billion kilowatt-hours, marking the first time in history that it exceeded one trillion kilowatt-hours and also the first time globally.

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration - Flandres Station - Lille

Illustration of the Lille - Flandres station in the early morning departure of the Inoui TGV in Lille, France on July 24, 2025. Photo by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

General atmosphere, during the Belgian GP, Spa-Francorchamps 24-27 July 2025 Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

General atmosphere, during the Belgian GP, Spa-Francorchamps 24-27 July 2025 Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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[Breaking News]Japan, U.S. reach trade deal

TOKYO, Japan, July 24 Kyodo - Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's chief tariff negotiator, meets the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport on July 24, 2025, after Japan and the United States struck a trade deal in Washington. (Kyodo)

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows semi-finished musical instruments at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Students perform at Queshan Violin Industrial Park in Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Clients check the quality of musical instruments at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A tourist visits the exhibition hall of an enterprise at Queshan Violin Industrial Park in Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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