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China: Giant Cobra Found Hiding Under Car in Medog County, Tibet Autonomous Region

A nearly 4-meter-long king cobra was found hiding under a car in Medog County, Tibet Autonomous Region, on July 4. The video shows firefighters safely removing the snake.

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur sits atop a car on the roadside in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A tourist interacts with Himalayan langurs on the roadside in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

Himalayan langurs are pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

Himalayan langurs are pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Himalayan Langurs - China

A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025. Forests in Medog, Yadong and Jilung of Xizang are the main habitats in China for the Himalayan langur, a first-class protected wildlife species of the country. In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of ecological environment, the langurs have been frequently observed in Yadong. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Of Clouds In Medog County - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2024 shows the sea of clouds in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Medog sits at an average altitude of 1,200 meters, with a humid climate and abundant rainfall. It is located in a deep valley in the Himalayas, besieged by high hills and primitive forests. Photo by Purbu Tsering/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Of Clouds In Medog County - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2024 shows the sea of clouds in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Medog sits at an average altitude of 1,200 meters, with a humid climate and abundant rainfall. It is located in a deep valley in the Himalayas, besieged by high hills and primitive forests. Photo by Purbu Tsering/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Of Clouds In Medog County - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2024 shows the sea of clouds in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Medog sits at an average altitude of 1,200 meters, with a humid climate and abundant rainfall. It is located in a deep valley in the Himalayas, besieged by high hills and primitive forests. Photo by Kelsang Namgyai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Of Clouds In Medog County - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2024 shows the sea of clouds in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Medog sits at an average altitude of 1,200 meters, with a humid climate and abundant rainfall. It is located in a deep valley in the Himalayas, besieged by high hills and primitive forests. Photo by Kelsang Namgyai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Of Clouds In Medog County - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2024 shows the sea of clouds in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Medog sits at an average altitude of 1,200 meters, with a humid climate and abundant rainfall. It is located in a deep valley in the Himalayas, besieged by high hills and primitive forests. Photo by Kelsang Namgyai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Of Clouds In Medog County - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2024 shows the sea of clouds in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Medog sits at an average altitude of 1,200 meters, with a humid climate and abundant rainfall. It is located in a deep valley in the Himalayas, besieged by high hills and primitive forests. Photo by Purbu Tsering/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sea Of Clouds In Medog County - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2024 shows the sea of clouds in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Medog sits at an average altitude of 1,200 meters, with a humid climate and abundant rainfall. It is located in a deep valley in the Himalayas, besieged by high hills and primitive forests. Photo by Purbu Tsering/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-XIZANG-MEDOG-HUNTER-TURNED-RANGER (CN)

(240521) -- LHASA, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tashi displays traditional costumes of Lhoba ethnic group in his cabin in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "Xizang Story: Hunter-turned-ranger keeps animals, ethnic tradition alive" (Xinhua/Huang Yaoman)

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CHINA-XIZANG-MEDOG-TEA INDUSTRY (CN)

(240514) -- LHASA, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager makes tea for tourists in Gelin Village of Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Tea industry flourishes in former secluded valley in Xizang" (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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CHINA-XIZANG-MEDOG-TEA INDUSTRY (CN)

(240514) -- LHASA, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager picks tea leaves at a tea garden in Gelin Village of Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Tea industry flourishes in former secluded valley in Xizang" (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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CHINA-XIZANG-MEDOG-TEA INDUSTRY (CN)

(240514) -- LHASA, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos at a tea garden in Gelin Village of Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Tea industry flourishes in former secluded valley in Xizang" (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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CHINA-XIZANG-MEDOG-TEA INDUSTRY (CN)

(240514) -- LHASA, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager (L) and a local cadre show freshly picked tea leaves at a tea garden in Gelin Village of Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Tea industry flourishes in former secluded valley in Xizang" (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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CHINA-XIZANG-MEDOG-TEA INDUSTRY (CN)

(240514) -- LHASA, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows a tea garden in Gelin Village of Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Across China: Tea industry flourishes in former secluded valley in Xizang" (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

STORY: China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 10-15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the highway and Medog-related footage STORYLINE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the highway connecting Bome to Medog in China's Xizang Autonomous Region Before the opening of the highway, Medog residents had to rely on mountain trails, ziptreks, and wooden and rattan bridges Supplies, ranging from grain to medicine and textbooks, had to be transported to the county through human labor and by horseback The highway, which opened in 2013, brought many changes to the county Bananas, lemons, and other fruits produced in Medog could find markets far and wide The once-remote mountain county has also evolved into a thriving tourist destination, receiving about 348,000 tourists in first 9 months of this year According to official data, the local GDP increased from 260 million yuan (35.6 m

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From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

STORY: From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 10-15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the highway and Medog-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PADMA CHODRON, Deputy Party secretary, Dexing Town, Medog County 3. various of the highway and Medog-related footage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PADMA TSERING, Director of Medog's transportation department 5. various of the highway and Medog-related footage 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PADMA CHODRON, Deputy Party secretary, Dexing Town, Medog County STORYLINE: Medog, a county tucked away deep in the Himalayas in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, welcomed its 10th anniversary of being highway-connected on Tuesday. The highway, a miracle for Medog, has since sparked many changes there. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PADMA CHODRON, Deputy Party secretary, Dexing Town, Medog County "In 1994, when I left Medog to study

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Xinhua Headlines: From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

(231102) -- LHASA, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Highway maintenance crews rush to clear a road in Medog, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Xinhua Headlines: From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

(231102) -- LHASA, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers dry lingzhi mushrooms at an under-forest resources planting cooperative in Medog, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Xinhua Headlines: From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

(231102) -- LHASA, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows a tunnel exit of a highway connecting Bome with Medog, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Xinhua Headlines: From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

(231102) -- LHASA, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 13, 2023 shows a view of Medog, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Xinhua Headlines: From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

(231102) -- LHASA, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Highway maintenance crews rush to clear a road in Medog, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Xinhua Headlines: From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

(231102) -- LHASA, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers grow loquat seedlings at an under-forest resources planting cooperative in Medog, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Xinhua Headlines: From inaccessibility to wonderland, China's isolated county sees a decade of transformation

(231102) -- LHASA, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 13, 2023 shows a view of Medog, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An expedition professional climbs the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zay

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zi takes pictures of a Cupressus torulosa sapling at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zayu County, and Bome C

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members trek through forest to reach the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zayu County, and Bome County. Wang Zi, a doctoral candidat

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows giant trees at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zayu County, and Bome County. Wang Zi,

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows an expedition professional climbing the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City,

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zayu County,

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows a view of the home to the tallest tree in Asia in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zayu County, and Bome County. Wang Zi, a doctoral candidate at

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An expedition professional climbs the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zay

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zayu

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows an expedition professional climbing the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City,

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An expedition professional prepares to climb the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members trek through forest to reach the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zayu County, and Bome County. Wang Zi, a doctoral candidat

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CHINA-TIBET-NYINGCHI-TALL TREES (CN)

(230618) -- NYINGCHI, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zi takes pictures of a Cupressus torulosa sapling at the national nature reserve of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bome County, Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. The record of the tallest tree in the Chinese mainland has been refreshed several times in the past year or so. Last year in April, a research team led by Peking University found a 76.8-meter tree in Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, marking China's tallest tree at the time. The record was broken a month later when an 83.2-meter tree was found in Zayu County. This year in May, the record has been refreshed again, as the giant cypress measuring 102.3 meters was discovered in Bome County in Tibet Autonomous Region. This new discovery even refreshed the Asian record for the tallest tree. All these tall trees share a common feature. They were all discovered within Nyingchi City, specifically in Medog County, Zayu County, and Bome C

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Mountain village in China's Tibet flourishes through tea cultivation, tourism

STORY: Mountain village in China's Tibet flourishes through tea cultivation, tourism DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea plantation in Geling Village in Medog County 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG JIABIN, First Party Secretary of Geling Village 3. various of homestays in Medog County 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG JIABIN, First Party Secretary of Geling Village 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TSERING YANGDRON, Local villager STORYLINE: A village in China's Tibet has undergone significant changes since it started tea plantation several years ago. Geling Village in Medog County was once inaccessible due to its rugged terrain and dense forests. However, the opening of the Medog Highway in 2013 greatly improved connectivity and opened up opportunities for economic growth. And in 2018, tea plantation was promoted here. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG JIABIN, First Party Secretary of Geling Village "The village now has a tea plantati

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New highway near completion in Medog in China's Tibet

STORY: New highway near completion in Medog in China's Tibet DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the highway linking Pad Township in the city of Nyingchi and Medog County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region 2. various of the workers at the construction site STORYLINE: A new highway passing through the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, known as the world's deepest canyon with a maximum depth of 6,009 meters, is near completion in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Construction of the 67.22-km highway began in 2014, which connects Pad Township in the city of Nyingchi and Medog County. So far, the construction of the main roads of the highway has been completed, while auxiliary facilities are still being fixed. The project has been undertaken by the China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. The highway was built on the former hiking route between Nyingchi's Pad Township and Baibung Township, Medog County, with an altitude differenc

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CHINA-TIBET-PORTER (CN)

(221002) -- LHASA, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tenzin Gyatso plays with his granddaughter in Medog County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 10, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: Porters fade into history in Tibet's mountain-locked county" (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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CHINA-TIBET-PORTER (CN)

(221002) -- LHASA, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Changgar shows newly-picked tea leaves to his granddaughter in Medog County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 10, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: Porters fade into history in Tibet's mountain-locked county" (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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CHINA-TIBET-PORTER (CN)

(221002) -- LHASA, Oct. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo shows porters carrying goods through a landslide area to Medog County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 18, 2004. TO GO WITH "Across China: Porters fade into history in Tibet's mountain-locked county" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-PAD-MEDOG HIGHWAY-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(221001) -- LHASA, Oct. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Sept. 30, 2022 shows the highway linking Pad Township in the city of Nyingchi and Medog County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The 67.22-km road connects Pad Township in the city of Nyingchi and Medog County. It is the second passageway to Medog, following the first one connecting the county and Zhamog Township, Bomi County. After the new highway opens to traffic, the length of the road connecting the city proper of Nyingchi and Medog County will be shortened to 180 km from 346 km, cutting travel time to four hours. (Photo by Dong Zhixiong/Xinhua)