China: Dust Devil Spins Through Mount Wutai Scenic Area

On May 5, 2025, a dust devil rapidly formed and dissipated within seconds in the Mount Wutai scenic area of Shanxi. The swirling vortex moved swiftly across a path, creating a dramatic contrast against the otherwise calm, mountainous surroundings. According to local meteorological authorities, the dust devil was caused by intense localized surface heating, which triggered the rapid upward movement of warm air.

Rare leopard spotted in N China's Mount Wutai

STORY: Rare leopard spotted in N China's Mount Wutai DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. footages of rare leopard STORYLINE: An infrared camera in Mount Wutai, north China's Shanxi Province, recently captured images of a North China Leopard. This breed of leopard, also known as the Chinese Leopard, is classified as a national first-class protected animal in China. It was once widely distributed in Beijing, the provinces of Hebei and Shanxi, and other parts of north China. In recent years, Shanxi has been continuously strengthening the protection of ecosystem and bio-diversity, providing favorable conditions for the reproduction and survival of the leopards. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Taiyuan, China. (XHTV)

Xinhua Headlines: Emerging young talents carry forward traditional Chinese culture

Xinhua Headlines: Emerging young talents carry forward traditional Chinese culture

(220504) -- TAIYUAN, May 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo provided by Liu Kai shows a painting of his depicting a view of the Tayuan Temple on Mount Wutai in north China's Shanxi Province. (Xinhua)