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Illustration - Climate Change

FRANCE, PARIS (75) 7 AND 8TH ARRONDISSEMENT, FLOOD OF THE SEINE OF 3 JUNE 2016, ZOUAVE OF THE ALMA BRIDGE Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Climate Change

FRANCE, PARIS (75) 7 AND 8TH ARRONDISSEMENT, THE ZOUAVE STATUE OF THE ALMA BRIDGE, 6 METERS HIGH FLOOD OF THE SEINE, JUNE 3, 2016 Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Climate Change

FRANCE, PARIS (75) 7 AND 8TH ARRONDISSEMENT, FLOOD OF THE SEINE OF 3 JUNE 2016, ZOUAVE OF THE ALMA BRIDGE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

Xue Dandan records condition of milu deer at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 7, 2025. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is like my home a

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

A herd of milu deer rest in water at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 7, 2025. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is like my home and the m

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

A herd of milu deer cross a street at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 7, 2025. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is like my home and the

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 7, 2025 shows Xue Dandan patrolling at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is l

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo taken on June 7, 2025 shows milu deer wading through water at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

A male milu deer is seen at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 7, 2025. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is like my home and the milu deer

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

Milu deer are seen at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 7, 2025. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is like my home and the milu deer are my

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

A herd of milu deer are seen at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 7, 2025. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is like my home and the milu d

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

Male milu deer are seen at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 7, 2025. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu deer habitats. "The reserve is like my home and the milu deer a

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Deers At Jiangsu National Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo taken on June 7, 2025 shows a fish jumping out of water as milu deer wading through water at the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in east China's Jiangsu Province. Xue Dandan, 35, is the head of the security department of Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu. After graduating in 2016, she devoted herself to patrol management and public science education of milu deer in the reserve. When she first arrived, she knew little about the species. Over the past nine years, Xue has immersed herself in relevant materials, consulted experts and scholars, and conducted regular field patrols with colleagues. While constantly enriching her knowledge on the species, she has also translated professional knowledge of milu deer protection into accessible information for the public. Through daily work, Xue has developed a deep bond with milu deer. She helped villagers rescue a milu deer trapped by nets, and also participated in building an intelligent platform, which monitors the biodiversity of milu

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Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner launches first air route to Central Asia

STORY: Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner launches first air route to Central Asia SHOOTING DATE: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ARJ21 STORYLINE: China's homegrown regional jetliner, the ARJ21, launched its first air route to Central Asia on Friday, according to Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), its developer. The aircraft was operated by Chengdu Airlines. It took off from Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 10:38 a.m. on Friday and arrived in Khujand in Tajikistan more than two hours later, COMAC said. The opening of the air route will further promote exchanges between Kashgar and Khujand in fields including economy, culture and tourism, contributing to the development of the "Air Silk Road," according to COMAC. As a pioneer of Chinese commercial airplanes, the ARJ21 was put into commercial service by Chengdu Airlines in June 2016. Xinhua News

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding observes the crown of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a pair of binoculars in the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the bark of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leave

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding introduces the story of the Guest-Greeting Pine to tourists at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and b

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the branches and leaves of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine in rain at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 5, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, le

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding takes a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as wel

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a drone at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branche

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding (R) and Hu Xiaochun take a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine in rain at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 5, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branch

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the branches and leaves of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a drone at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branche

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding writes the "Pine Diary" at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the supporting frame

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding takes a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as wel

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding observes the crown of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a pair of binoculars at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine in the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the Guest-Greeting Pine conditions with a monitoring system at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leave

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a drone at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and ba

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding (R) and Hu Xiaochun take a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine in rain at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 5, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and b

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding introduces the story of the Guest-Greeting Pine to tourists at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the branches and leaves of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding takes a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the support

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine in the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the s

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the s

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a drone at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and ba

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding writes the "Pine Diary" at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the supporting frames and cables. He

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the bark of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as w

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding observes the crown of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a pair of binoculars at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the Guest-Greeting Pine conditions with a monitoring system at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as w

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding takes a routine check of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the support

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the supporting poles of the Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, as well as the s

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding observes the crown of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a pair of binoculars in the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark,

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the surrounding environment of the Guest-Greeting Pine in rain at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 5, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves and bark, a

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ChineseToday | CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-GREETING PINE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(240607) -- HEFEI, June 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ding Ding checks the branches and leaves of the Guest-Greeting Pine with a magnifying glass at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024. The Guest-Greeting Pine is a famous landmark on Huangshan Mountain. The 10-meter-tall pine, whose roots sprang from the rocks on the UNESCO world heritage site, stands at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters. Its most recognizable feature is a long branch extending like an outstretched arm in a welcoming gesture. In the 1980s, a post to oversee the Guest-Greeting Pine was created, responsible for the daily care and observation of the remarkable millenary tree. In 2016, Ding Ding became one of the guardians of the Guest-Greeting Pine, assisting Hu Xiaochun, the 19th guardian of the pine. They are not only colleagues, but also mentor and apprentice. Everyday, Ding Ding started the patrol at 6:30 in the morning and conducted it every two hours, observing subtle changes in branches, leaves

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HainanOutlook | A deep bond between a French scientist and Chinese white dolphins

(240605) -- HAIKOU, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese white dolphins are spotted in the waters of Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, May 7, 2024. Tracking Chinese white dolphins in the sea under the scorching sun is a common scene of the work for French scientist Agathe Serres. Now an expert in the study of Chinese white dolphins, Agathe came to China in 2016 to study for a doctorate before she secured a job as an assistant researcher at the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Chinese white dolphins, dubbed "giant panda in the sea," are under first-class state protection in China. The major habitats for the species spread in south China's Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan. Highly sensitive to marine water quality, these smart guys are also viewed as a health indicator of the ecosystem they live in. Agathe's research interests are behavior and animal welfare of Chinese white dolphin, and she is actively offering suggestions on

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HainanOutlook | A deep bond between a French scientist and Chinese white dolphins

(240605) -- HAIKOU, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese white dolphins are spotted in the waters of Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, May 7, 2024. Tracking Chinese white dolphins in the sea under the scorching sun is a common scene of the work for French scientist Agathe Serres. Now an expert in the study of Chinese white dolphins, Agathe came to China in 2016 to study for a doctorate before she secured a job as an assistant researcher at the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (IDSSE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Chinese white dolphins, dubbed "giant panda in the sea," are under first-class state protection in China. The major habitats for the species spread in south China's Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan. Highly sensitive to marine water quality, these smart guys are also viewed as a health indicator of the ecosystem they live in. Agathe's research interests are behavior and animal welfare of Chinese white dolphin, and she is actively offering suggestions on their prote