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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a design pattern of a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's husband Li Dongyang repairs a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and we

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Guoying sits on a palace carpet at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a palace carpet waiting for repair at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditio

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Guoying repairs a palace carpet at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu draws a design pattern for a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weavi

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's husband Li Dongyang shows a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weav

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a detail of a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on tradi

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the design pattern for a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insist

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyein

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's husband Li Dongyang (L) repairs a palace carpet with Wang Guoying standing by at Ji Yu's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu shows a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving techniques. During

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu draws a pattern for a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving tech

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu poses for a photo with her husband Li Dongyang at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and w

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a scene at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving tech

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A design pattern of palace carpet is seen at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and wea

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's daughter shows a palace carpet at Ji Yu's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving tec

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a detail of a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on tradi

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's husband Li Dongyang repairs a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and we

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the details of a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on tr

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's husband Li Dongyang (1st L) repairs a palace carpet while Wang Guoying (2nd L), Ji Yu (1st, R) and Ji Yu's daughter look on in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Ov

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's husband Li Dongyang arranges palace carpets at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and we

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a detail of a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on tradi

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu (L) and Wang Guoying discuss on the design patterns for a palace carpet in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional d

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu shows a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving techniques. During

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu poses for a photo at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving techniques. During the

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu shows the details of a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving tec

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu talks about palace carpet weaving at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving techni

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu's husband Li Dongyang repairs a palace carpet at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and we

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken on Feb. 27, 2021 shows Yang Xingfu teaching surfing techniques to a student on a beach at Houhai Village in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Associ

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken on Feb. 27, 2021 shows Yang Xingfu surfing in the waters of Queen's Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching certificate, Yang

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken on Feb. 27, 2021 shows Yang Xingfu surfing in the waters of Queen's Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching certificate, Yang

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Feb. 27, 2021 shows Yang Xingfu surfing in the waters of Queen's Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching certificate, Yang Xingfu began teachi

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Feb. 27, 2021 shows Yang Xingfu teaching surfing techniques to a student on a beach at Houhai Village in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching cert

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Feb. 27, 2021 shows Yang Xingfu surfing in the waters of Queen's Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching certificate, Yang Xingfu began teachi

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Bertrand Delanoe meets with Gerard Collomb in Lyon

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM