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.

An American's love for ancient tree-enveloped Shudao in China's Sichuan

STORY: An American's love for ancient tree-enveloped Shudao in China's Sichuan SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shudao in China's Sichuan Province 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LI CHENXI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HOPE JUSTMAN, American tourist 4. various of Shudao in China's Sichuan Province 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HOPE JUSTMAN, American tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HOPE JUSTMAN, American Tourist 7. STANDUP 2 (English): LI CHENXI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): LI CHENXI, Xinhua correspondent "Right now, we are in Jiange County in Guangyuan City of southwest China's Sichuan Province. And today we have a special guest. She is from the United States and she has been to 'Shudao,' or roads of the Shu Kingdom, which has a history of more than two millennia, for 24 times. And today, let's hike with her." Hope Justman, 81 years old, went on her 24th trip to Shudao

Japanese, Chinese bourse officials hold 1st meeting in Tokyo

Japanese, Chinese bourse officials hold 1st meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. President Taizo Nishimuro and Li Jiange, deputy director of the Development Research Center of China's State Council, pose for photos at a meeting of top officials of Japanese and Chinese bourses held in Tokyo on May 18.

Japanese, Chinese bourse officials hold 1st meeting in Tokyo

Japanese, Chinese bourse officials hold 1st meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange Inc. President Taizo Nishimuro and Li Jiange, deputy director of the Development Research Center of China's State Council, pose for photos at a meeting of top officials of Japanese and Chinese bourses held in Tokyo on May 18. (Kyodo)