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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Wang Zhaozhao (2nd L) of China crosses the finish line during the men's 20km race walk final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Li Ming /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Beijing Go-Kart Track Hit by Sudden Hailstorm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a man was driving a go-kart when a sudden hailstorm hit. The track was quickly covered with icy pellets, making it slippery and reducing visibility. The man struggled to control the kart but managed to steer carefully until the hail eased.

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Fujian Fortified Manors - China

This photo taken on May 20, 2025 shows timber structural elements of a fortified manor in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Nestled in the Daiyun Mountain like scattered pearls, over 2,000 fortified manors in Yongtai County trace their origins to the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD), flourishing later during the Ming 1368-1644) and Qing 1644-1911) eras. Today, increasing numbers of ancient manors and villages are being protected and revitalized. As historical heritage integrates with contemporary life and cultural landscapes merge with humanistic values, these age-old structures are radiating renewed vitality. Photo by Wang Zecong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fujian Fortified Manors - China

An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2025 shows Hecheng Manor in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Nestled in the Daiyun Mountain like scattered pearls, over 2,000 fortified manors in Yongtai County trace their origins to the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD), flourishing later during the Ming 1368-1644) and Qing 1644-1911) eras. Today, increasing numbers of ancient manors and villages are being protected and revitalized. As historical heritage integrates with contemporary life and cultural landscapes merge with humanistic values, these age-old structures are radiating renewed vitality. Photo by Wang Zecong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Dodgers Fans Celebrate World Series Title Across Los Angeles 2

Dodgers fans celebrated across Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 30, after their World Series victory against the New York Yankees with illegal fireworks.

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HIGH JUMP-MEN

(240807) -- PARIS, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Zhen of China reacts during the men's high jump qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HIGH JUMP-MEN

(240807) -- PARIS, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Zhen of China warms up before the men's high jump qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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Paris 2024 - Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou Takes Gold In Men’s Long Jump

Wang Jianan of China reacts after the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 6, 2024. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou Takes Gold In Men’s Long Jump

Wang Jianan of China reacts during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 6, 2024. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou Takes Gold In Men’s Long Jump

Wang Jianan of China competes during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 6, 2024. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou Takes Gold In Men’s Long Jump

Wang Jianan of China competes during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 6, 2024. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou Takes Gold In Men’s Long Jump

Wang Jianan of China competes during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 6, 2024. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou Takes Gold In Men’s Long Jump

Wang Jianan of China competes during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 6, 2024. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou Takes Gold In Men’s Long Jump

Zhang Mingkun (L) and Wang Jianan of China react during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 6, 2024. Photo by Li Ming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-LONG JUMP-MEN

(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Jianan of China reacts after the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-LONG JUMP-MEN

(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Mingkun (L) and Wang Jianan of China react during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-LONG JUMP-MEN

(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Jianan of China competes during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-LONG JUMP-MEN

(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Jianan of China competes during the men's long jump final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HAMMER THROW-WOMEN

(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Zheng (L) of China reacts during the women's hammer throw qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HAMMER THROW-WOMEN

(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Zheng (2nd L) of China reacts during the women's hammer throw qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HAMMER THROW-WOMEN

(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Zheng of China reacts during the women's hammer throw qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HAMMER THROW-MEN

(240802) -- PARIS, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Qi of China competes during the men's hammer throw qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HAMMER THROW-MEN

(240802) -- PARIS, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Qi of China is seen after the men's hammer throw qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HAMMER THROW-MEN

(240802) -- PARIS, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Qi of China competes during the men's hammer throw qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HAMMER THROW-MEN

(240802) -- PARIS, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Qi of China competes during the men's hammer throw qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-HAMMER THROW-MEN

(240802) -- PARIS, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Qi of China prepares for the men's hammer throw qualification of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ming)

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jade carving artworks are displayed at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng (L) guides an apprentice at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' care

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng checks the quality of a jade carving work at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his ov

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A semi-finished jade carving work is seen at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng poses for a photo at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' career, Zha

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng draws a pattern for jade carving at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 yea

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng designs for a jade carving work at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 year

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A semi-finished jade carving work is seen at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng poses for a photo at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' career, Zha

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng poses for a photo at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' career, Zha

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An artist makes a jade carving work at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An artist makes a jade carving work at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Carving tools are seen at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' career,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng makes a jade carving work at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' car

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A jade carving artwork is displayed at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A jade carving artwork is displayed at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng makes a jade carving work at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' car

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An artist makes a jade carving work at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng checks the quality of jade at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' ca

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A jade carving artwork is displayed at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A jade carving artwork is displayed at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng makes a jade carving work at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' car

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A jade carving artwork is displayed at Zhang Tiecheng's studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 ye

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng makes a jade carving work at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 years' car