Taiwan: Taipei 101 Fireworks Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown 3

Tens of thousands packed the plaza outside Taipei City Hall on Wednesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, highlighted by a six-minute fireworks display from Taipei 101 welcoming 2026.

Taiwan: Taipei 101 Fireworks Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown

Tens of thousands packed the plaza outside Taipei City Hall on Wednesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, highlighted by a six-minute fireworks display from Taipei 101 welcoming 2026.

Taiwan: Taipei 101 Fireworks Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown 2

Tens of thousands packed the plaza outside Taipei City Hall on Wednesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, highlighted by a six-minute fireworks display from Taipei 101 welcoming 2026.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

Giant Floating Christmas Tree

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 21, 2025 - A Giant Floating Christmas Tree appeared at Ganghui Heng Lung Plaza, a landmark shopping mall in the city center of Shanghai, China on December 21, 2025.

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch the musical fountain at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the twilight scenery at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the scenery of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take photos with the monument of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People rest at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows Hadada Ibis at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children play at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the scenery of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the musical fountain and light show at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit a light show at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch the musical fountain at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People rest at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2024 shows the scenery of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

Christmas comes early in Japan

Christmas comes early in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A 10-meter-tall Christmas tree adorned with 12,000 crystal decorations glistens after it is lit up at the Landmark Plaza in Yokohama on Nov. 8. The tree will be on display until Christmas Day, as is customary with most commercial Christmas decorations in Japan.

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN SQUARE-REOPEN

SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-GWANGHWAMUN SQUARE-REOPEN

(220806) -- SEOUL, Aug. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a multimedia screen at the sunken plaza of the Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 6, 2022. Gwanghwamun Square, a major landmark in Seoul, opened to the public Saturday after nearly two years of renovation. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

U.S.-CHICAGO-ABORTION RIGHTS-PROTEST

U.S.-CHICAGO-ABORTION RIGHTS-PROTEST

(220626) -- CHICAGO, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Protesters gather at Federal Plaza in Chicago, the United States, June 25, 2022. As the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a 1973 landmark decision that established a constitutional right to abortion, a wave of protests and outrage is sweeping the country. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

Christmas comes early in Japan

Christmas comes early in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A 10-meter-tall Christmas tree adorned with 12,000 crystal decorations glistens after it is lit up at the Landmark Plaza in Yokohama on Nov. 8. The tree will be on display until Christmas Day, as is customary with most commercial Christmas decorations in Japan. (Kyodo)