China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

White Dew Farming - China

White Dew Farming - China

An aerial drone photo taken on on September 4, 2025 shows farmers harvesting chives in a field in Qingguang Village of Ganzhou City, east China's Jiangxi Province. White Dew, a solar term meaning dew curdles and it starts to get cold, falls on on September 7 this year. Photo by Li Jian /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Icy Lake And The Mount Qungmknag - China

Icy Lake And The Mount Qungmknag - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 7, 2024 shows tourists enjoying themselves on an icy lake in front of the Mount Qungmknag in Nyemo County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

Icy Lake And The Mount Qungmknag - China

Icy Lake And The Mount Qungmknag - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 7, 2024 shows an icy lake and the Mount Qungmknag in Nyemo County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

Icy Lake And The Mount Qungmknag - China

Icy Lake And The Mount Qungmknag - China

Tourists enjoy themselves on an icy lake in front of the Mount Qungmknag in Nyemo County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

Concert in Taizhou

Concert in Taizhou

TAIZHOU, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Singer Li Jian attends a concert in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

Concert in Taizhou

Concert in Taizhou

TAIZHOU, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Singer Li Jian attends a concert in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

Concert in Taizhou

Concert in Taizhou

TAIZHOU, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Singer Li Jian attends a concert in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

Concert in Taizhou

Concert in Taizhou

TAIZHOU, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Singer Li Jian attends a concert in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

Concert in Taizhou

Concert in Taizhou

TAIZHOU, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Singer Li Jian attends a concert in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

U.S.-CHICAGO-CHINESE CLASS

U.S.-CHICAGO-CHINESE CLASS

(240523) -- CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Consul General in Chicago Zhao Jian addresses a Chinese class held at the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the United States, May 21, 2024. Some 60 high school students from the Chicago Public School (CPS) district had an experience of being immersed in Chinese culture on Tuesday during a Chinese class. TO GO WITH "Feature: An amazing Chinese class for American students" (Photo by Wang Li/Xinhua)

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-"CHINESE BRIDGE" LANGUAGE COMPETITION

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-"CHINESE BRIDGE" LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240425) -- ALGIERS, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian addresses the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students in Algeria in Algiers, Algeria, on April 25, 2024. The final round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students in Algeria was held on Thursday at Algiers 2 University. (Xinhua)

China, Algeria eye further economic cooperation

STORY: China, Algeria eye further economic cooperation SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: SETIF, Algeria CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: Senior officials and business representatives from China and Algeria gathered Tuesday in Algeria's eastern city of Setif to attend the China-Algeria Economic Forum. The forum, jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Algeria and the Setif provincial government, was attended by 260 participants, including Algerian lawmakers and government officials as well as business people from both countries. In a speech delivered at the forum, Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian said that the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Algeria has entered a new phase, and economic and trade cooperation has developed strongly, with annual bilateral trade exceeding 10 billion U.S. dollars for the first time in 2023. Li said he hoped the Setif province, with its great potential in agricu

ALGERIA-SETIF-CHINA-ECONOMIC FORUM

ALGERIA-SETIF-CHINA-ECONOMIC FORUM

(240305) -- SETIF (ALGERIA), March 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian speaks at the China-Algeria Economic Forum in Setif, eastern Algeria, on March 5, 2024. Senior officials and business representatives from China and Algeria gathered Tuesday in Setif to attend the China-Algeria Economic Forum. (Xinhua/Wu Tianyu)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-SPEED SKATING-JUNIOR MEN'S TEAM PERSUIT (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-SPEED SKATING-JUNIOR MEN'S TEAM PERSUIT (CN)

(240227) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Yuhaochen, Wang Zebin and Zhang Jian (L-R) of Hebei compete during the junior men's team pursuit final of speed skating event at the China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-SPEED SKATING-JUNIOR MEN'S TEAM PERSUIT (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-SPEED SKATING-JUNIOR MEN'S TEAM PERSUIT (CN)

(240227) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Yuhaochen, Wang Zebin and Zhang Jian (L-R) of Hebei compete during the junior men's team pursuit final of speed skating event at the China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-SPEED SKATING-JUNIOR MEN'S TEAM PERSUIT (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-SPEED SKATING-JUNIOR MEN'S TEAM PERSUIT (CN)

(240227) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zebin, Li Yuhaochen and Zhang Jian (L-R) of Hebei compete during the junior men's team pursuit final of speed skating event at the China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-SPEED SKATING-JUNIOR MEN'S TEAM PERSUIT (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-SPEED SKATING-JUNIOR MEN'S TEAM PERSUIT (CN)

(240227) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Yuhaochen, Wang Zebin and Zhang Jian (R-L) of Hebei compete during the junior men's team pursuit final of speed skating event at the China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-FIGURE SKATING-WOMEN-FREE SKATING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-FIGURE SKATING-WOMEN-FREE SKATING (CN)

(240225) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Yi (L) of Heilongjiang and her coach Tong Jian react after her performance during the women single free skating of figure skating event at China's 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ULANQAB-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-BIATHLON-MEN'S 15KM MASS START (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ULANQAB-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-BIATHLON-MEN'S 15KM MASS START (CN)

(240220) -- ULANQAB, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Hu Weiyao (C) of Liaoning, silver medalist Li Xuezhi (L) of Liaoning and bronze medalist Jian Kaige of Inner Mongolia react during the awarding ceremony of men's 15km mass start of biathlon event at the 14th National Winter Games in Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ULANQAB-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-BIATHLON-MEN'S 15KM MASS START (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ULANQAB-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-BIATHLON-MEN'S 15KM MASS START (CN)

(240220) -- ULANQAB, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jian Kaige of Inner Mongolia competes during men's 15km mass start of biathlon event at the 14th National Winter Games in Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

U.S.-TEXAS-DALLAS-WOMAN-LEARNING CHINESE

U.S.-TEXAS-DALLAS-WOMAN-LEARNING CHINESE

(240120) -- DALLAS, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Juliet Thomas receives a Chinese lesson given by her teacher Jian Li in Dallas, Texas, the United States, on Jan. 9, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Beyond language -- U.S. woman's decade-long Chinese learning journey" (Photo by Tian Dan/Xinhua)

Awarding ceremony of Huawei's "Seeds For the Future" program held in Algeria

STORY: Awarding ceremony of Huawei's "Seeds For the Future" program held in Algeria SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: The awarding ceremony of Seeds for the Future 2023, a program founded by Chinese tech giant Huawei, was held in Algeria's capital city of Algiers on Saturday night. Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian, Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdelhakim Bentellis, General Manager of Huawei Algeria Yi Xiang, and student representatives from Algerian universities attended the event. Awards were presented to the winning teams of the "Seeds for the Future" program. Huawei Algeria also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Algiers 1 University at the event. Huawei's "Seeds for the Future" 2023 training camp was held earlier this year in Annaba, a city in eastern Algeria, where students learned about 5G, artificial inte

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ATHLETICS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ATHLETICS(CN)

(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gong Lijiao (R) of China signs for Jian Chen-Xin of Chinese Taipei after the Women's Shot Put final of Athletics at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ATHLETICS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ATHLETICS(CN)

(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gong Lijiao (R) of China signs for Jian Chen-Xin of Chinese Taipei after the Women's Shot Put final of Athletics at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ATHLETICS(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ATHLETICS(CN)

(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jian Chen-Xin of Chinese Taipei poses for photos before the Women's Shot Put final of Athletics at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

ALGERIA-ORAN-CHINA-ALGERIA-ECONOMIC FORUM

ALGERIA-ORAN-CHINA-ALGERIA-ECONOMIC FORUM

(230914) -- ORAN, Sept. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian addresses the China-Algeria Economic Forum in Oran, Algeria, on Sept. 13, 2023. Senior officials and business representatives from China and Algeria gathered Wednesday in Algeria's western port of Oran to attend the China-Algeria Economic Forum. The forum, jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Algeria and the Oran provincial government, was attended by 200 participants, including Algerian lawmakers and government officials as well as business people from both countries. (Xinhua)

Chinese embassy donates wheelchairs to Algerian charity organization

STORY: Chinese embassy donates wheelchairs to Algerian charity organization DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation ceremony 2. various of Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Algeria donated on Sunday 44 electric and manual wheelchairs to the Salima Souakri Charity and Humanitarian Foundation to help people with disabilities. Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian delivered a speech at the donation ceremony held in the capital Algiers. "We hope these wheelchairs will better facilitate their life and work, and through today's charitable activity, we can contribute to the well-being of people with disabilities in Algeria, and we also hope to call on more organizations to pay attention to this group of people," said Li. Besides, the ambassador said the event is a powerful testimony to the friendship and cooperation between China and Algeria, voicing China's willingness to strengthen cooperation with

Algeria holds farewell ceremony for Chinese medical aid team

STORY: Algeria holds farewell ceremony for Chinese medical aid team DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: POLITICS/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDELHAK SAIHI, Algerian Health Minister 3. various of the farewell ceremony STORYLINE: A heartfelt ceremony was held Sunday at the headquarters of the Algerian Health Ministry to bid farewell to the 27th Chinese medical team that has been steadfast in their service to the North African country. The Chinese team members received an honorable certificate issued by the Algerian government during the ceremony, which was attended by Algerian Health Minister Abdelhak Saihi, Chinese Ambassador to Algiers Li Jian, and other health officials and professionals. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ABDELHAK SAIHI, Algerian Health Minister "This amicable ceremony marks the culmination of 60 years of bilateral partnership between Algeria and China in the health sector. In a few days, a new medical team will arrive

CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BAIKU LAKE (CN)

CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BAIKU LAKE (CN)

(230903) -- XIGAZE, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 2, 2023 shows the scenery of Baiku Lake and nearby snow mountains in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BAIKU LAKE (CN)

CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BAIKU LAKE (CN)

(230903) -- XIGAZE, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 2, 2023 shows the scenery of Baiku Lake and nearby snow mountains in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

CHINA-TIBET-NEPAL-ZHAM-LAND PORT (CN)

CHINA-TIBET-NEPAL-ZHAM-LAND PORT (CN)

(230902) -- XIGAZE, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 1, 2023 shows Chinese and Nepalese passengers walking across the China-Nepal Friendship Bridge at Zham port in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The Zham port in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, a major land port between China and Nepal, resumed two-way passenger traffic on Friday after being closed for eight years. According to local authorities, 752 people passed through the border during the first day of the resumption. Xinhua reporters saw long queues at the exit and entry reception hall at about 11 a.m. The Zham port in the city of Xigaze was a major gateway between China and Nepal for political, economic and cultural exchanges before 2015, when a mega-earthquake hit Nepal, destroying roads, bridges and facilities at the port, and forcing it to stop service. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINA-PLA-FOUNDING-96TH ANNIVERSARY-RECEPTION

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINA-PLA-FOUNDING-96TH ANNIVERSARY-RECEPTION

(230728) -- ALGIERS, July 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian addresses a reception to mark the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Algiers, Algeria, July 27, 2023. TO GO WITH "Defense attache calls for strengthening defense, security cooperation between China, Algeria" (Xinhua)

CHINA-SICHUAN-SANXINGDUI-RELIC RESTORER(CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-SANXINGDUI-RELIC RESTORER(CN)

(230611) -- CHENGDU, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guo Hanzhong (L), Yu Jian (C) and Xie Li discuss the restoration plan of a bronze altar at Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: The naughty boy who became a skilled cultural relic restorer" (Xinhua/Liu Kun)

CHINA-SICHUAN-SANXINGDUI-RELIC RESTORER(CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-SANXINGDUI-RELIC RESTORER(CN)

(230611) -- CHENGDU, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Jian (L) and Xie Li discuss the restoration plan of a bronze altar at Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: The naughty boy who became a skilled cultural relic restorer" (Xinhua/Liu Kun)

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINESE BOOKSHELF-UNVEILING

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINESE BOOKSHELF-UNVEILING

(230605) -- ALGIERS, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian addresses the unveiling ceremony of "Chinese Bookshelf" at Algiers 1 University in Algiers, Algeria on June 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Algiers University unveils 'Chinese Bookshelf' to foster cultural exchange" (Xinhua)

"Chinese Bookshelf" project unveiled at Algerian university

STORY: "Chinese Bookshelf" project unveiled at Algerian university DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the unveiling ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FARES MOKHTARI, Rector of Algiers 1 University STORYLINE: The "Chinese Bookshelf" project was unveiled at Algiers 1 University on Sunday, which aimed at strengthening cultural exchange and educational cooperation between China and Algeria. The "Chinese Bookshelf" consists of 460 books written in Arabic, French, and English, covering political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of China. All the books are provided by China's energy and chemical giant Sinopec. Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian said he is confident that the donated books will serve as a window into the extensive knowledge of China and help the students attain a deeper understanding of China. Rector of Algiers 1 University Fares Mokhtari said the bookshelf "will pave the way for establishing broader cooperation in the futu

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINESE DIPLOMATS-DOCTORS-ORPHANAGE-VISIT

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINESE DIPLOMATS-DOCTORS-ORPHANAGE-VISIT

(230531) -- ALGIERS, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian (L) hands over the donation to Sofiane Guercif, director of Draria Children's Village, in Algiers, Algeria, on May 31, 2023. The orphanage on Wednesday welcomed a charity event organized by the Chinese embassy ahead of the International Children's Day. (Xinhua)

Fiji hosts Chinese language skills contest for college students

STORY: Fiji hosts Chinese language skills contest for college students DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Li Yini, the Chinese director of the Confucius Institute, at the opening ceremony 2. various of the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian 3. various of Matthew Hayward, Acting Head of School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education 4. various of students on the talent show and audience 5. various of Lily Teunroko 6. SOUNDBITE (English): LILY TEUNROKO, Student at the University of the South Pacific STORYLINE: The 22nd Chinese Bridge Competition for Fijian college students concluded in the capital city of Suva on Tuesday. A total of 13 students participated in the Chinese proficiency contest, which was held by the Confucius Institute at the University of the South Pacific, and co-organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education and the Chinese Embassy in Fiji. The competition was divided i

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-60TH ANNIVERSARY

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-60TH ANNIVERSARY

(230522) -- ALGIERS, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian addresses a reception held by the Chinese embassy in Algeria to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the dispatch of Chinese medical teams to Algeria in Algiers, Algeria on May 21, 2023. Since 1963, China has sent 27 batches of medical teams to Algeria, treated about 27.37 million patients, performed about 1.75 million operations and delivered about 2.07 million newborns. (Xinhua)

Shanghai offers 24-hour robotaxi service

STORY: Shanghai offers 24-hour robotaxi service DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of introductions of Shanghai robotaxis 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Head of Commercial Operations, Didi Autonomous Driving 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Head of Commercial Operations, Didi Autonomous Driving STORYLINE: China's Shanghai is offering 24-hour robotaxi services to residents. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Head of Commercial Operations, Didi Autonomous Driving "On June 27, 2020, we launched robotaxi services as one of the first batch of autonomous driving demonstration application enterprises in Shanghai. Over the past two years, we have received a lot of feedback from users. Recently, some users have reported that they hope for using our services at night or even in the early morning, so we've become one of the first in China to launch a 24-hour robotaxis service." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Head of Commercial Operations

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-GEOTHERMAL POWER STATION (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-GEOTHERMAL POWER STATION (CN)

(230410) -- LHASA, April 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 6, 2023 shows a view of Yangyi geothermal power station in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "China's highest geothermal power station produces over 500 mln kWh of electricity" (Xinhua/Li Jian)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-GEOTHERMAL POWER STATION (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-GEOTHERMAL POWER STATION (CN)

(230409) -- LHASA, April 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks the operation of equipment at Yangyi geothermal power station in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, April 6, 2023. The Yangyi geothermal power station, the highest-altitude geothermal power station in China, has generated over 500 million kilowatt-hours of electricity since it started operation on Sept. 29, 2018. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

China-Vietnam friendly football match back after 3-year suspension

STORY: China-Vietnam friendly football match back after 3-year suspension DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a friendly football match between China and Vietnam 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BUI TIEN HA, Assistant coach of Vietnam's Mong Cai football team 3. various of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Vietnamese): NGUYEN VAN HIEU, Player of Vietnam's Mong Cai football team 5. various of the competition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): BUI TIEN HA, Assistant coach of Vietnam's Mong Cai football team 7. various of the audience 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Mayor of Dongxing City 9. various of the competition STORYLINE: A friendly football match between China and Vietnam kicked off on Sunday at the Dongxing Stadium in Dongxing City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): BUI TIEN HA, Assistant coach of Vietnam's Mong Cai football team "We are so grateful. It's very special as we couldn't make it for 3 years. So I'

Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange

STORY: Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:44 LOCATION: FLORENCE/Singapore/ISTANBUL/Copenhagen/Manila/BALI CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists traveling in different countries 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Chinese tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WEN PENG, Chinese tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YAN JIAN, Chinese tourist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI JINGXIA, Chinese tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): IRFAN KARSLI, Head of the Istanbul-based Ligarba Travel Agency 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Italian): VERONICA VICHI, Restaurant owner in Florence, Italy 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): FLEMMING BRUHN, Director of VisitDenmark, Denmark's official tourism promoting organization 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI LIANGYI, Head of China Express Travel (Singapore) STORYLINE: As China downgraded its management of COVID-19 and eased international travel restrictions, the outbound travel market quickly recovered during the Spring Festival. Many Chines

EAFF Cup - Japan vs China

EAFF Cup - Japan vs China

DAEJEON, South Korea - China goalie Li Jian saves a shot fired by Japan striker Seiichiro Maki during the first half of their EAFF Cup match at Daejeon World Cup Stadium in South Korea on Aug. 3.

Colorful activities enrich children's lives at Chinese schools

STORY: Colorful activities enrich children's lives at Chinese schools DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial views of the primary school 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU RUNZHI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of pupils in a farming experiencing activity 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Student 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FENG YUHAO, Sixth-grader 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG YUYUAN, Sixth-grader 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG YUCHEN, Sixth-grader 8. various of the sewing class 9. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU RUNZHI, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): JIANG RUOYIN, Fifth-grader 11. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): LIU MUFAN, Fourth-grader 12. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): CHEN JIAN, Teacher of the sewing class 13. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI JIMENG, School principal STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): LIU RUNZHI, Xinhua correspondent "After China launched a 'double reduction' policy to ease students' burden, positive changes have taken place. Chil

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-PRESIDENT-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-CREDENTIALS

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-PRESIDENT-CHINA-AMBASSADOR-CREDENTIALS

(220719) -- ALGIERS, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (R, Front) receives the credentials presented by newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian in Algiers, Algeria, on July 19, 2022. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said here on Tuesday that his country attaches great importance to developing relations with China and looks forward to working with China to expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields and push bilateral relations to a new level. (Algerian Presidency/Handout via Xinhua)

CHINA-QINGHAI-TIBET PLATEAU-NEW SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (CN)

CHINA-QINGHAI-TIBET PLATEAU-NEW SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (CN)

(220502) -- XIGAZE, May 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 1, 2022 shows yaks transporting supplies at the Mount Qomolangma base camp. China has started a new comprehensive scientific expedition on Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest peak on the China-Nepal border. The expedition focuses on major scientific issues such as westerly wind-monsoon synergy, Asian water-tower change, ecosystems and biodiversity, and human activities in the Mount Qomolangma area. The expedition team will also conduct studies on environmental changes, changes in greenhouse gas concentration, ecosystem carbon sink functions, and human adaptation to extreme environments in extremely high altitude areas of the Mount Qomolangma against the backdrop of global warming, according to the research team. (Xinhua/Li Jian)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-MEN'S QUALIFICATION PLAY-OFF-CAN VS CHN (CN)

(BEIJING2022)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-ICE HOCKEY-MEN'S QUALIFICATION PLAY-OFF-CAN VS CHN (CN)

(220215) -- BEIJING, Feb. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jordan Weal (L) of Canada vies for Jian An of China during the ice hockey men's qualification play-off of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics between Canada and China at Wukesong Sports Centre, in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)