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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-NYINGCHI-GONGBO NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION (CN)

(231114) -- NYINGCHI, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tsering Toinzhub (L) and Lhagba Zhoima prepare chema, a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, in Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 13, 2023. Locals in Nyingchi follow the tradition to celebrate their special New Year, known as the Gongbo New Year, on Oct. 1 by the Tibetan calendar, which fell on Nov. 14 this year. Tsering Toinzhub and Lhagba Zhoima have run a homestay since 2013, bringing in more than one million yuan (about 137,187 U.S. dollars) every year. For their family, the traditional Gongbo New Year is still the most important festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-NYINGCHI-GONGBO NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION (CN)

(231114) -- NYINGCHI, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lhagba Zhoima prepares chema, a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, in Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 13, 2023. Locals in Nyingchi follow the tradition to celebrate their special New Year, known as the Gongbo New Year, on Oct. 1 by the Tibetan calendar, which fell on Nov. 14 this year. Tsering Toinzhub and Lhagba Zhoima have run a homestay since 2013, bringing in more than one million yuan (about 137,187 U.S. dollars) every year. For their family, the traditional Gongbo New Year is still the most important festival. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-NYINGCHI-GONGBO NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION (CN)

(231114) -- NYINGCHI, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 13, 2023 shows a homestay run by Tsering Toinzhub and Lhagba Zhoima in Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Locals in Nyingchi follow the tradition to celebrate their special New Year, known as the Gongbo New Year, on Oct. 1 by the Tibetan calendar, which fell on Nov. 14 this year. Tsering Toinzhub and Lhagba Zhoima have run a homestay since 2013, bringing in more than one million yuan (about 137,187 U.S. dollars) every year. For their family, the traditional Gongbo New Year is still the most important festival. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a monument of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Vienna, Austria. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 4, 2023 shows the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Salzburg, Austria. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos of a statue of Johann Strauss Jr. in Vienna, Austria, Oct. 2, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Han Lu/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese students Huang Yunyu (R), Huang Yunwen (C) and Wang Jiaxi choose books in a library of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna in Vienna, Austria, Sept. 13, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Han Lu/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese student Huang Yunwen selects books in a library of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna in Vienna, Austria, Sept. 13, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Han Lu/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2023 shows a night view of the Wiener Musikverein building in Vienna, Austria. The annual Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert is held in the Golden Hall located in the building. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Han Lu/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A concert performed by musicians from China's Central Conservatory of Music is staged in Vienna, Austria, Aug. 10, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese students Huang Yunyu (1st L) and Huang Yunwen (2nd L) play violin during the 3rd China-Europe International Art Biennial in Vienna, Austria, Oct. 6, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 2, 2023 shows a monument of Franz Schubert in Vienna, Austria. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Han Lu/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese students Huang Yunyu (L), Huang Yunwen (C) and Wang Jiaxi scan music sheets as academic material at a library of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna in Vienna, Austria, Sept. 13, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Han Lu/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-CHINA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of Nanjing University Traditional Chinese Orchestra perform in Graz, Austria, Sept. 30, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Professor Shen Fanxiu (L) instructs as a student practices "Fantasy in F Minor, K. 608" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on a pipe organ at Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China, on Sept. 14, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Professor Chen Guang (R) instructs as a student practices "Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major" by Franz Joseph Haydn at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China, Sept. 14, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Professor Song Yuanming (L) looks on as a student practices the operetta "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss Jr. at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China, Sept. 14, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Professor Wei Danwen (back) explains as a student practices "Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K. 414" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 14, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members from the Vienna Boys' Choir perform in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The audience applaud after a performance by artists from the Vienna Philharmonic at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Photo by Cheng Zhengfa/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Vienna Boys' Choir and the Chengdu Friends of Vienna Boys Choir perform in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 9, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Professor Yu Bing (2nd L) demonstrates as students learn "The Lark Quartet" by Franz Joseph Haydn at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China, Sept. 14, 2023. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-AUSTRIA-MUSIC-CULTURE-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members from the Vienna Boys' Choir perform at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 14, 2014. Austria, the birthplace of music masters such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert and Franz Haydn, has a music tradition attracting Chinese students who aspire to study music. Many Austrian music masters have gained great recognition in China, with their works incorporated into Chinese curriculum of music education institutions. The Belt and Road Initiative, introduced by China in 2013, has received positive responses and continued support from Austria. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in cultural exchanges between the two countries, with music playing a crucial role in strengthening their mutual bond. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2023 shows giant panda Xi Le at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2023 shows giant panda Xi Le relaxing at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xi Le enjoys fruits at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China, July 24, 2023. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xi Le enjoys fruits at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China, July 24, 2023. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2023 shows giant panda Xi Le at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a birthday meal for giant panda Xi Le at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China, July 24, 2023. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xi Le enjoys bamboo at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China, July 24, 2023. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos of giant panda Xi Le at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China, July 24, 2023. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2023 shows giant panda Xi Le at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-GIANT PANDA-BIRTHDAY (CN)

(230724) -- TIANJIN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xi Le enjoys fruits at Tianjin Zoo in Tianjin, north China, July 24, 2023. Giant panda Xi Le celebrated its 10th birthday here on Monday. Tianjin Zoo prepared a special meal to celebrate the occasion together with visitors. Xi Le was born in 2013 at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Base in Ya'an, southwest China's Sichuan Province, and arrived at Tianjin Zoo on Oct. 13, 2015. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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Pancreatic islet transplant

KYOTO, Japan - Photo shows Kyoto University Hospital in Kyoto, western Japan, on Oct. 18, 2013. The hospital said the same day it had successfully transplanted pancreatic islets from a brain-dead donor to a diabetes patient on Oct. 13.

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Iranian nomads' Gabbeh carpets all the rage in Japan

TEHRAN, Iran - Manager Ali Farmani spreads Gabbeh carpets at a store in Tehran on Oct. 13, 2013.

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Iranian nomads' Gabbeh carpets all the rage in Japan

TEHRAN, Iran - Manager Ali Farmani spreads Gabbeh carpets at a store in Tehran on Oct. 13, 2013.

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Anpanman creator Yanase dies

KOCHI, Japan - A special train, painted with Anpanman and other characters from one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoon series for young children, arrives at JR Kochi Station in Kochi Prefecture on Oct. 15, 2013. The creator of the characters, Takashi Yanase, a native of the prefecture, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 13 aged 94.

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Anpanman creator Yanase dies

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Photo shows the Anpanman museum in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 15, 2013. Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, a character from one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoon series for young children, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 13 aged 94.

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Anpanman creator Yanase dies

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Visitors take souvenir photos at the Anpanman museum in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 15, 2013. Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, a character from one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoon series for young children, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 13 aged 94.

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Anpanman creator Yanase dies

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A little girl waves at Anpanman before leaving the Anpanman museum in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 15, 2013. Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, a character from one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoon series for young children, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 13 aged 94.

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Anpanman creator Yanase dies

KOBE, Japan - Photo shows visitors at the Anpanman museum in Kobe on Oct. 15, 2013. Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, a character from one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoon series for young children, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 13 aged 94.

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Anpanman creator Yanase dies

KOBE, Japan - Visitors take souvenir photos at the Anpanman museum in Kobe on Oct. 15, 2013. Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman, a character from one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoon series for young children, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 13 aged 94.

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Anpanman creator Takashi Yanase dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese cartoonist Takashi Yanase singing at a press conference held for his CD debut as a singer in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward in December 2003. Yanase, the creator of "Anpanman," one of the most popular Japanese anime cartoon series for young children, died of heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 13, 2013. He was 94.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia hits a walkoff single against Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara pitches during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Uehara threw a perfect ninth inning to pick up his first postseason win in the Red Sox's 6-5 victory. Boston squared the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz hits a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara (front) celebrates with his teammate David Ortiz after the Red Sox won Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Ortiz hit a game-tying grand slam in the eighth. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (facing) carries Boston pitcher Koji Uehara over his shoulder after the Red Sox won Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013, with their teammate Quintin Berry (50) seen in front. Ortiz hit a game-tying grand slam in the eighth. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz (facing) carries Boston pitcher Koji Uehara over his shoulder after the Red Sox won Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. Ortiz hit a game-tying grand slam in the eighth. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

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AL championship series

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Jarrod Saltalamacchia hits a walkoff single during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 13, 2013. The Red Sox won 6-5, squaring the best-of-seven series at 1-1.