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Illustration - Claire Tabouret

FRANCE. PARIS (75) GRAND PALAIS. EXHIBITION ENTITLED ?D'UN SEUL SOUFFLE? (IN A SINGLE BREATH) BY CLAIRE TABOURET, FEATURING THE SIX STAINED GLASS WINDOW DESIGNS THAT WILL ADORN SIX CHAPELS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE NAVE OF NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL IN PARIS AT THE END OF 2026: FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, THE WINDOWS OF THE CHAPELS OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL, SAINTE GENEVIEVE, SAINT DENYS, AND SAINT PAUL CHEN. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Claire Tabouret

FRANCE. PARIS (75) GRAND PALAIS. EXHIBITION ENTITLED ?D'UN SEUL SOUFFLE? (IN A SINGLE BREATH) BY CLAIRE TABOURET, FEATURING SIX STAINED GLASS WINDOW DESIGNS THAT WILL ADORN SIX CHAPELS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE NAVE OF NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL IN PARIS BY THE END OF 2026. WINDOW OF THE SAINT PAUL CHEN CHAPEL. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Taylor Fritz (R) of the United States poses with Sebastian Baez of Argentina before the men's singles match in the Group A round robin match between the United States and Argentina at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Sebastian Baez of Argentina serves during the men's singles match against Taylor Fritz of the United States in the Group A round robin match between the United States and Argentina at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Coco Gauff (R) of the United States poses with Solana Sierra (L) of Argentina before their women's singles match in the Group A round robin match between the United States and Argentina at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Taylor Fritz of the United States competes during the men's singles match with Sebastian Baez of Argentina in the Group A round robin match between the United States and Argentina at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Coco Gauff of the United States returns the ball during the women's singles match against Solana Sierra of Argentina in the Group A round robin match between the United States and Argentina at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Coco Gauff of the United States serves during the women's singles match against Solana Sierra of Argentina in the Group A round robin match between the United States and Argentina at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Solana Sierra of Argentina serves against Coco Gauff of the United States during the women's singles match in the Group A round robin match between the United States and Argentina at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zizou Bergs of Belgium reacts during the men's singles match against Zhang Zhizhen of China in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zhang Zhizhen of China hits the ball to spectators after the men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zhang Zhizhen of China celebrates during the men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zhang Zhizhen of China hits a return during the men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zizou Bergs of Belgium celebrates during the men's singles match against Zhang Zhizhen of China in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zizou Bergs of Belgium reacts during the men's singles match against Zhang Zhizhen of China in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zhang Zhizhen of China serves during the men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zizou Bergs of Belgium competes during the men's singles match against Zhang Zhizhen of China in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zhang Zhizhen of China serves during the men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Men's Single

Zhang Zhizhen of China reacts during the men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Osaka Naomi (front L) of Japan and Maria Sakkari (front R) of Greece pose for photo before the women's singles match in the Group E round robin match between Japan and Greece at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 2, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Osaka Naomi of Japan competes against Maria Sakkari of Greece during the women's singles match in the Group E round robin match between Japan and Greece at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 2, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Maria Sakkari of Greece competes against Osaka Naomi of Japan during the women's singles match in the Group E round robin match between Japan and Greece at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 2, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Elise Mertens of Belgium serves to Zhu Lin of China during the women's singles match in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Osaka Naomi of Japan competes against Maria Sakkari of Greece during the women's singles match in the Group E round robin match between Japan and Greece at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 2, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Zhu Lin of China reacts during the women's singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Maria Sakkari of Greece competes against Osaka Naomi of Japan during the women's singles match in the Group E round robin match between Japan and Greece at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 2, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Zhu Lin of China hits a return during the women's singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Zhu Lin of China reacts during the women's singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Osaka Naomi of Japan competes against Maria Sakkari of Greece during the women's singles match in the Group E round robin match between Japan and Greece at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, on January 2, 2026. Photo by Zhou Dan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Elise Mertens of Belgium celebrates during the women's singles match against Zhu Lin of China in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Zhu Lin of China hits a return to Elise Mertens of Belgium during the women's singles match in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Zhu Lin of China celebrates during the women's singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Zhu Lin of China serves to Elise Mertens of Belgium during the women's singles match in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUS 2026 United Cup Tennis Tournament - Women's Single

Zhang Zhizhen of China hits a return during the men's singles match against Zizou Bergs of Belgium in the Group B round robin match between China and Belgium at the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, on January 3, 2026. Photo by Ma Ping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Massive Flock of Birds Forms Stunning “Bird Wave” at Dusk

On December 3 in Dongying, Shandong, a massive flock of birds formed a single, drifting "bird wave" at dusk as they moved slowly across the landscape.

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cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City

The main entrance of cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City, the world's largest single duty-free store, Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, December 23, 2025.

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cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City

The main entrance of cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City, the world's largest single duty-free store, Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, December 23, 2025.

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cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City

The main entrance of cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City, the world's largest single duty-free store, Haikou City, Hainan Province, China, December 23, 2025.

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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Leica

HAIKOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2025 - A Leica store in cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City, the world's largest single duty-free store, Haikou City, Hainan Province, China on December 23, 2025.

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Duty-free Gold

HAIKOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2025 - Customers purchase "duty-free gold" at a Lao Miao Jewelry store in cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City, the world's largest single duty-free store. Haikou City, Hainan Province, China on December 23, 2025.

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Duty-free Gold

HAIKOU, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2025 - Customers purchase "duty-free gold" at a Lao Miao Jewelry store in cdf Haikou International Duty-Free City, the world's largest single duty-free store. Haikou City, Hainan Province, China on December 23, 2025.