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Nadam Fair in Inner Mongolia's Hinggan League

Actors perform equestrian skills during a Nadam fair in Jalaid Banner of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2025. The Nadam fair opened here on Thursday, featuring Nadam performances, characteristic intangible cultural heritage, and charming grassland scenery. Photo by Ma Jinrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nadam Fair in Inner Mongolia's Hinggan League

Actors perform equestrian skills during a Nadam fair in Jalaid Banner of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2025. The Nadam fair opened here on Thursday, featuring Nadam performances, characteristic intangible cultural heritage, and charming grassland scenery. Photo by Ma Jinrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nadam Fair in Inner Mongolia's Hinggan League

An actor performs equestrian skills during a Nadam fair in Jalaid Banner of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2025. The Nadam fair opened here on Thursday, featuring Nadam performances, characteristic intangible cultural heritage, and charming grassland scenery. Photo by Ma Jinrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg visits Finland

Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg (C) and Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen pose during their meeting in Helsinki, Finland on August 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg visits Finland

Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg (L) and Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen pose during their meeting in Helsinki, Finland on August 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg visits Finland

Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg (L) and Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen pose during their meeting in Helsinki, Finland on August 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg visits Finland

Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg (L) and Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen pose during their meeting in Helsinki, Finland on August 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows herdsmen driving the livestock at night on the way to the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 15, 2025 shows a Mongolian yurt of Saintsogt at his summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the mig

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt's son (2nd R) drives sheep in rain on his way to the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration. Ph

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

A staff member of Gogodtai Han Ul national nature reserve counts the livestock entering the nature reserve in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration. Photo by Ma

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt's son seeks for a sick sheep after arriving at the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 15, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration. Phot

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt's wife arranges bedding at home before departing for the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows herders waiting for entering the Gogodtai Han Ul national nature reserve in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration. Photo by

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt gathers the livestock at the winter campsite before departing for the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt takes a newly born calf off the truck after arriving at the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 15, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migrat

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt's son operates a drone to check the number of the livestock on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration. Photo by Ma

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2025 shows Saintsogt driving the livestock on his way to the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur j

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt (R) talks with other herdsmen on their way to the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration. Photo

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt gathers the livestock at their winter campsite before departing for the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joine

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

An aerial drone photo shows Saintsogt's son (L) riding a motorcycle to drive the livestock on his way to the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 liv

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt drives cattle in the rain on his way to the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration. Photo by Be

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt hugs a newly born calf on his way to the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 14, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migration. Photo by Bei H

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt's wife (L) helps her son to wear a raincoat on their way to the summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 13, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the mi

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Nomadic Life in Inner Mongolia's Horqin Grassland - China

Saintsogt (C), his wife (R) and son pose for a group photo at their summer campsite on Ar Horqin Grassland, Chifeng City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 15, 2025. Saintsogt, 55, a herdsman in Bayin-undur of Ar Horqin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is busy with the annual summer migration covering a distance of about 100 kilometers. For the past four decades, he has completed the migration every year. Saintsogt's pasture is a part of the Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System, which was listed as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) sites by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on May 20, 2022. Herders here still keep the traditional nomadic customs today. "The travel time has been shortened to three days from eight," Saintsogt said. "The rain makes pasture grow better, and the livestock have enough forage." This year, herders from more than 1,200 households and 128,000 livestock in Bayin-undur joined the migratio

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Japan-Mongolia talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (R) and his Mongolian counterpart Batmunkh Battsetseg pose in Tokyo on March 4, 2025, after signing documents related to Japan's provision of grant aid to help improve Mongolia's infrastructure including its sewage management system.

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Paris 2024 - Sport For Sustainable Development Summit

Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh pictured before "Sport for sustainable development" summit organized at the Carrousel du Louvre (Louvre Carrousel) in Paris, France on July 25, 2024 ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Sport For Sustainable Development Summit

France's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Stephane Sejourne, Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh and France's Minister for Sports and Olympics Amelie Oudea-Castera pictured before "Sport for sustainable development" summit organized at the Carrousel du Louvre (Louvre Carrousel) in Paris, France on July 25, 2024 ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mongolia's PM Oyun-Erdene

Mongolia's Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene speaks during a press conference in the country's capital Ulaanbaatar on June 29, 2024, as he declares his Mongolian People's Party's victory in a general election held the previous day.

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Mongolia's PM Oyun-Erdene

Mongolia's Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene speaks during a press conference in the country's capital Ulaanbaatar on June 29, 2024, as he declares his Mongolian People's Party's victory in a general election held the previous day.

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Mongolia's general election

Voters line up to enter a polling station during a general election in Tov province near Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar on June 28, 2024.

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Mongolia's general election

A voter (L) visits a polling station in Tov province near Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar to vote in a general election on June 28, 2024.

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Mongolia's general election

Voters cast their ballots at a polling station in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar during a general election on June 28, 2024.

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MONGOLIA-ULAN BATOR-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-PRESIDENT-VOTING

(240628) -- ULAN BATOR, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh casts his vote at a polling station in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, June 28, 2024. Mongolians started voting in the regular parliamentary elections on Friday morning to elect 126 legislators. In May 2023, the State Great Khural, the country's parliament, passed amendments increasing the number of legislators from 76 to 126. Mongolia's parliament operates under a unicameral system with a four-year term. (Photo by Suriya/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MONGOLIA-ULAN BATOR-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

(240628) -- ULAN BATOR, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, June 28, 2024. Mongolians are voting in the regular parliamentary elections on Friday morning to elect 126 legislators. In May 2023, the State Great Khural, the country's parliament, passed amendments increasing the number of legislators from 76 to 126. Mongolia's parliament operates under a unicameral system with a four-year term. (Photo by Suriya/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MONGOLIA-ULAN BATOR-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS-VOTING

(240628) -- ULAN BATOR, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People fill in ballots at a polling station in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, June 28, 2024. Mongolians are voting in the regular parliamentary elections on Friday morning to elect 126 legislators. In May 2023, the State Great Khural, the country's parliament, passed amendments increasing the number of legislators from 76 to 126. Mongolia's parliament operates under a unicameral system with a four-year term. (Photo by Suriya/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Event to promote China's tea culture, tourism held in Mongolia

STORY: Event to promote China's tea culture, tourism held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Tea for Harmony" cultural salon STORYLINE: An event promoting China's tea culture and tourism was held on Thursday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator. Titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon," the event featured tea culture demonstrations and an exhibition of a variety of teas, tea sets, and photos showcasing China's tea culture and tourist destinations. The "Tea for Harmony" cultural salon is a global event aimed at promoting Chinese tea culture in celebration of the International Tea Day, which is observed annually on May 21. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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35th edition of Mongolia's National Book Festival kicks off

STORY: 35th edition of Mongolia's National Book Festival kicks off SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mongolia's National Book Festival STORYLINE: The 35th edition of Mongolia's National Book Festival kicked off nationwide on Saturday under the slogan "Let's Read More". Under the auspices of the country's parliament speaker, Gombojav Zandanshatar, the book festival is organized twice a year in Mongolia by the non-governmental organization Nomiin Soyolt Yertunts (World of Book Culture), with editions held in both spring and autumn. According to the organizer, the three-day festival aims to inspire children and youth to read more and cultivate a passion for books. The book festival serves as a gathering ground for hundreds of book publishers, booksellers, authors, and thousands of book enthusiasts. The festival stands as the largest book event in the Asian country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting

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Contest of Chinese story telling held in Mongolia

STORY: Contest of Chinese story telling held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest STORYLINE: The third edition of the "Tell China's Stories" contest for students from Mongolia's general educational schools was held in Ulan Bator on Friday. The contest, co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, the Confucius Institute at the National University of Mongolia and the Chinese Proficiency Test Center in Mongolia, aims to promote cultural exchanges between China and Mongolia, according to the organizers. Students from several schools across Mongolia participated in the contest with 31 works. Erdenetsog Enkhmend, a Grade 11 student from the Khishig school based in Ulan Bator, won first place with his performance of the Chinese story "Three heroes fight against Lyu Bu." All participants of the contest were awarded certificates and prizes based on their performances. Xinhua News Agen

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23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students held in Mongolia

STORY: 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students in Mongolia STORYLINE: The final round of the 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for university students was held in Mongolia's capital on Friday. The competition under the theme "One World, One Family" was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, the Confucius Institute at the National University of Mongolia, and the Chinese Proficiency Test Center in Mongolia. A total of 22 finalists from six universities in Mongolia showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. A female freshman from the University of Finance and Economics won the contest and was qualified to represent Mongolia at t

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China-funded renovation of Mongolian land port completed

STORY: China-funded renovation of Mongolian land port completed SHOOTING TIME: January 2023 /Archive DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the land port in southeastern Mongolia STORYLINE: An inauguration ceremony was held on Sunday for the China-funded renovation of a land port in southeastern Mongolia. Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene and Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia Shen Minjuan attended the ceremony to mark the completion of the land port renovation in Zamiin-Uud, a border soum (administrative subdivision) in the southeastern Mongolian province of Dornogovi. Oyun-Erdene expressed his gratitude to China for overcoming the difficulties of the pandemic, assisting in building port facilities of international standard, increasing the passenger and cargo customs clearance capacity fivefold, and supporting Mongolia's port revival policy. "Port revival is one of the key goals of the government's medium-term devel

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Mongolia's water consumption up 6.4 pct in 2023

STORY: Mongolia's water consumption up 6.4 pct in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of lakes in Mongolia 2. various of water consumption STORYLINE: Mongolia's water consumption stood at 645.1 million cubic meters in 2023, up by 6.4 percent from the previous year, the country's Water Authority said Friday. Agriculture and mining sectors consumed the most in 2023, accounting for 41.2 and 32.3 percent of the total respectively, the agency said in a statement on the occasion of the World Water Day which falls on Friday. Meanwhile, 13.6 percent of the water was used for household purposes, it said. As of 2022, nearly 77 percent of the country's total territory has been affected by desertification and land degradation, and more than 360 rivers, streams, lakes and springs in the country have dried up, according to the country's Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Xinhua News Agency correspondents report

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Golden Eagle Festival kicks off in Mongolia to promote tourism

STORY: Golden Eagle Festival kicks off in Mongolia to promote tourism SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Golden Eagle Festival STORYLINE: The Golden Eagle Festival opened near Mongolia's capital on Saturday to promote winter tourism and ethnic Kazakh culture. The 18th edition of the festival is co-organized by the country's Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Mongolian Eagle Hunters' Association and the Governor's Office of the western province of Bayan-Ulgii and others. Twenty-one eagle hunters aged 21-68 from the province of Bayan-Ulgii, home to the people of the Kazakh ethnic group, are competing in the two-day festival to catch stuffed animals with their specially trained golden eagles, showing off the skills of both the birds and their trainers. In addition, more activities include concerts of Kazakh folk music and dance as well as a fair of traditional handicrafts, clothing, and food of Kaza

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Mongolia issues warning of spring floods in capital

STORY: Mongolia issues warning of spring floods in capital SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of warning of spring floods in Mongolia's capital STORYLINE: The Emergency Commission of Mongolia's capital on Thursday issued a warning of spring floods. "A projected sudden warmer temperature can cause snow and ice to melt quickly, increasing the risk for flash floods in at least 30 locations in Ulan Bator," the commission said in a statement. Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene has ordered the evacuation of residents who may be affected by floods, according to the government's press office. Ulan Bator is home to around half of the Asian country's population of 3.5 million. This winter, Mongolia has seen a lot more snow than usual and around 90 percent of the country's total territory has so far been covered with snow up to 100 cm thick, according to the country's weather monitoring agenc

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A quick look of China's 14th National Winter Games main venue

STORY: A quick look of China's 14th National Winter Games main venue SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: HULUN BUIR, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Inner Mongolia Ice Sports Training Center STORYLINE: China's 14th National Winter Games will open in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Saturday. The Inner Mongolia Ice Sports Training Center, located in Inner Mongolia's northeast Hailar District, Hulun Buir City, is the main venue for the Games. It will host the opening ceremony and all ice events. Featuring Mongolian cultural elements, the training center is made up of several facilities, including a speed skating hall, a short track speed skating hall, and an ice hockey and curling hall. It has undergone a series of upgrades on lighting, power supply, and water filtration, to meet the standard for high-level competitions. According to the center, the original high-energy lighting has been upgraded to reduce energy consumption by 60 to 70%. In a

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Lunar New Year celebrated in various countries

STORY: Lunar New Year celebrated in various countries SHOOTING DATE: Recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:53 LOCATION: Ulan Bator/Bratislava/Yaounde/DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania/Amman/Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Slovak): CAI GE, Chinese Ambassador to Slovakia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KANA AIME ROSS, Student at Confucius Institute of University of Yaounde II 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PENDO MALANGWA, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor University of Dar es Salaam 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EDIGER LYOMBO, Student at Confucius Institute 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD JAD, Student 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Indonesian): NESY ANGGRAENI, Visitor 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Indonesian): EKA SEPTIADI, Visitor STORYLINE: As the Spring Festival, or the Lunar New Year approaches, a variety of activities have been held in various countries to celebrate the occasion and welcome the Year of the Dragon. The Mongol Post, Mongolia's national postal service, has issued a special postage st

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Concert to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival held in Mongolia

STORY: Concert to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert to celebrate Chinese Spring Festival held in Mongolia STORYLINE: A concert to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival or Lunar New Year was held here in Mongolia's capital on Saturday afternoon. Over 500 people attended the concert, co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and the Union of Chinese Immigrants in Mongolia. Chinese artists performed famous Chinese songs, dances, as well as magic shows at the event. The Spring Festival falls on Feb. 10 this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-MONGOLIA-STATE GREAT HURAL-VICE CHAIRMAN-MEETING (CN)

(240125) -- BEIJING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Lkhagva Munkhbaatar, vice chairman of Mongolia's State Great Hural (Parliament) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ZHAO LEJI-MONGOLIA-STATE GREAT HURAL-VICE CHAIRMAN-MEETING (CN)

(240125) -- BEIJING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, meets with Lkhagva Munkhbaatar, vice chairman of Mongolia's State Great Hural (Parliament) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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6 killed in gas explosion in Mongolia's capital

STORY: 6 killed in gas explosion in Mongolia's capital SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident STORYLINE: Six people were killed and at least 14 others injured after a tanker carrying 60 tons of gas exploded in Mongolia's capital early Wednesday morning, the country's National Emergency Management Agency said. The accident occurred on a road in the eastern district of Bayanzurkh at around 1:07 a.m. local time. In addition, around 30 vehicles were burned and several nearby buildings from the spot partially collapsed due to the explosion, the emergency agency said in a statement. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, it added. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)