XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang walks towards the office after lunch in Pingbian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. Yang has been guarding a bridge of Yunnan-Vietnam Railway for over 30 years. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Century-old railway bridge undergoes inspection in SW China

STORY: Century-old railway bridge undergoes inspection in SW China DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: HONGHE, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bridge 2. various of examinations on the bridge 3. various of the bridge STORYLINE: The Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province has completed a "physical examination" recently. The inspection is to collect data on its stress state, which is important for the maintenance and operation of the bridge. The bridge was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. It's now serving for China-Central Asia freight trains. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Honghe, China. (XHTV)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang inspects the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang walks up the stairs to check the components of Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2023 shows a tunnel in front of the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang walks to the office in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang patrols the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang prepares to pick up trash on the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang picks up trash while patrolling the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang chops firewood outside his dormitory as his wife prepares to go to the office in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 21, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang stands on the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang prepares to write on the work journal at his office in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang looks on as a train drives across the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 20, 2023 shows a train driving across the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, takes turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang walks to the office after lunch in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang takes a rest outside his office in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang observes the condition of the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang stands in front of his office in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang looks on as a train drives across the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang patrols the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang makes a phone call at his home in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 21, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang checks the condition of the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge, built in 1907 and located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang checks the condition of the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang takes a photo for record as a train drives across the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Jiang W

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang cleans up in front of his office in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang cleans his shoes after patrolling the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang adjusts a lamp in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 2, 2023 shows a tunnel in front of the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 20, 2023 shows the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang takes a photo for record as a train drives across the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Zhang Ha

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang walks with a birdcage in front of his dormitory in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang looks at insects in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang looks on as a train drives across the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang patrols the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang walks to the office after lunch in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 2, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang has dinner near his dormitory in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang patrols on the Wujiazhai railway bridge in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-BRIDGE-GUARDIAN (CN)

(230625) -- HONGHE, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Youguang patrols the tunnel with a flashlight in his hand in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 20, 2023. The Yunnan-Vietnam Railway is the first railway in Yunnan Province and narrow-gauge trains have been running on the railway for over a century. The Wujiazhai railway bridge is located in the railway section of Pingbian Miao Autonomous County of Yunnan, which was built in 1907 and has stood between cliffs for over a hundred years. Yang Youguang, a retired soldier, has been guarding the bridge for over 30 years. His job requires him to navigate through both the interior and exterior of the tunnel, inspecting the overall condition of the bridge and examining components. When a train approaches, Yang Youguang needs to record the passing time. Now, Yang Youguang, along with his wife and colleagues, take turns to stand guard at the bridge, ensuring the safety of passing trains. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group make embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group make embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group make embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group make embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group make embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group pose for a group photo at an embroidery workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group pose for a group photo at an embroidery workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman of Miao ethnic group makes embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman of Miao ethnic group makes embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Zhang Haobo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group make embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group make embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-MIAO EMBROIDERY-INDUSTRY (CN)

(230602) -- PINGBIAN, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Women of Miao ethnic group make embroidery works at a workshop in Pingbian Miao Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 1, 2023. Pingbian Miao Autonomous County has been making efforts to support and develop its embroidery industry, trying to provide job opportunities to local women. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)