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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

Scientific expedition team members retrieve a benthic lander while conducting scientific research in the Arctic Ocean aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Aug. 14, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 breaking the ice to lead the way in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is about to leave its mothership Shenhai Yihao (DeepSea No. 1) in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

The scientific expedition team members deploy ice-based buoys in the high-latitude waters of the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 25, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) sensor is retrieved to China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, Sept. 8, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong leaves its mothership Shenhai Yihao (DeepSea No. 1) and dives in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong is about to dive in the Arctic Ocean, Aug. 6, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A drone photo taken on Sept. 26, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 berthed at a dock in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 26, 2025. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2025 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong returned to the surface from the bottom of the sea in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

A drone photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 conducting scientific research in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. A total of 100 members of China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition were aboard the vessel. Organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this round of Arctic survey was jointly carried out by four vessels, including Xuelong 2, Jidi, Shenhai-1 and Tansuo-3. This Arctic expedition has further enhanced China's understanding of the rapid changes in the Arctic Ocean and their impacts, providing important support for a deeper understanding and effective response to global climate change, according to the researchers. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arctic Ocean Scientific Expedition

This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2025 shows China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong diving in the Arctic Ocean. China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, arrived in Shanghai on Friday, marking the completion of the country's hitherto largest Arctic Ocean scientific expedition. During the expedition, the Xuelong 2 and Jidi vessels completed comprehensive marine environment surveys and manned deep-sea diving support tasks in the Chukchi sea plateau, the Canada Basin and the central region of the Arctic Ocean. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Shiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Photo taken on Feb 13, 2025 shows paper-cutting works with the theme of Ne Zha created by paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping in Handan, Hebei province, China.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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Ne Zha Themed Paper Cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Paper cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper cuts themed "Ne Zha" in Handan, Hebei province, China, Feb 13, 2025.

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#CHINA-AGRICULTURE-SPRING-FARMING (CN)

(240319) -- BEIJING, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A farmer works in a field in Shiping Village of Sansheng Town, Beibei District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, March 19, 2024. Farmers across China have recently been busy with spring ploughing, sowing and other agricultural activities. (Photo by Qin Tingfu/Xinhua)

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Dragon Paper-cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Folk paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping displays her paper-cutting work for the Year of the Dragon in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Feb 7, 2024.

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Dragon Paper-cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Folk paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping displays her paper-cutting work for the Year of the Dragon in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Feb 7, 2024.

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Dragon Paper-cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Folk paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper-cuts for the Year of the Dragon in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Feb 7, 2024.

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Dragon Paper-cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Folk paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping displays her paper-cutting work for the Year of the Dragon in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Feb 7, 2024.

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Dragon Paper-cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Folk paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper-cuts for the Year of the Dragon in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Feb 7, 2024.

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Dragon Paper-cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Folk paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper-cuts for the Year of the Dragon in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Feb 7, 2024.

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Dragon Paper-cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Folk paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping displays her paper-cutting work for the Year of the Dragon in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Feb 7, 2024.

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Dragon Paper-cutting Works

HANDAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Folk paper-cutting artist Feng Shiping creates paper-cuts for the Year of the Dragon in Handan, North China's Hebei province, Feb 7, 2024.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows clones of Apeijiaza cattle in Yunyang County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Chinese scientists recently confirmed the world's first successful cloning of endangered cattle breeds found in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Zhangmu and the Apeijiaza, two rare yellow cattle breeds native to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, are strategic resources for China, as these breeds can help researchers breed varieties well adapted to the harsh high-altitude environment. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ENDANGERED XIZANG CATTLE-CLONING (CN)

(240201) -- CHONGQING, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows clones of Zhangmu cattle in Yunyang County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Chinese scientists recently confirmed the world's first successful cloning of endangered cattle breeds found in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Zhangmu and the Apeijiaza, two rare yellow cattle breeds native to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, are strategic resources for China, as these breeds can help researchers breed varieties well adapted to the harsh high-altitude environment. Yunyang County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality saw the birth of four clones of each breed and they are currently in good condition. TO GO WITH "Explainer: Decoding China's success in cloning endangered Xizang cattle" (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ENDANGERED XIZANG CATTLE-CLONING (CN)

(240201) -- CHONGQING, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows clones of Zhangmu cattle in Yunyang County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Chinese scientists recently confirmed the world's first successful cloning of endangered cattle breeds found in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Zhangmu and the Apeijiaza, two rare yellow cattle breeds native to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, are strategic resources for China, as these breeds can help researchers breed varieties well adapted to the harsh high-altitude environment. Yunyang County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality saw the birth of four clones of each breed and they are currently in good condition. TO GO WITH "Explainer: Decoding China's success in cloning endangered Xizang cattle" (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ENDANGERED XIZANG CATTLE-CLONING (CN)

(240201) -- CHONGQING, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows clones of Apeijiaza cattle in Yunyang County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Chinese scientists recently confirmed the world's first successful cloning of endangered cattle breeds found in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Zhangmu and the Apeijiaza, two rare yellow cattle breeds native to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, are strategic resources for China, as these breeds can help researchers breed varieties well adapted to the harsh high-altitude environment. Yunyang County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality saw the birth of four clones of each breed and they are currently in good condition. TO GO WITH "Explainer: Decoding China's success in cloning endangered Xizang cattle" (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ENDANGERED XIZANG CATTLE-CLONING (CN)

(240201) -- CHONGQING, Feb. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows clones of Apeijiaza cattle in Yunyang County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Chinese scientists recently confirmed the world's first successful cloning of endangered cattle breeds found in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Zhangmu and the Apeijiaza, two rare yellow cattle breeds native to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, are strategic resources for China, as these breeds can help researchers breed varieties well adapted to the harsh high-altitude environment. Yunyang County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality saw the birth of four clones of each breed and they are currently in good condition. TO GO WITH "Explainer: Decoding China's success in cloning endangered Xizang cattle" (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-WATER DIVERSION PROJECT-EASTERN ROUTE-BENEFIT (CN)

(231115) -- BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 30, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Key Water Conservancy Project along the eastern route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. The first phase of the eastern route of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has benefited more than 68 million people in east China's Shandong Province in its decade-long operation, China South-to-North Water Diversion Co., Ltd. said Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Water diversion project benefits 68 mln people in Shandong in decade" (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-WATER DIVERSION PROJECT-EASTERN ROUTE-BENEFIT (CN)

(231115) -- BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 30, 2023 shows the Jiangdu Key Water Conservancy Project along the eastern route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. The first phase of the eastern route of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has benefited more than 68 million people in east China's Shandong Province in its decade-long operation, China South-to-North Water Diversion Co., Ltd. said Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Water diversion project benefits 68 mln people in Shandong in decade" (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-WATER DIVERSION PROJECT-EASTERN ROUTE-BENEFIT (CN)

(231115) -- BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows a project that crosses the Yellow River along the eastern route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Liaocheng, east China's Shandong Province. The first phase of the eastern route of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has benefited more than 68 million people in east China's Shandong Province in its decade-long operation, China South-to-North Water Diversion Co., Ltd. said Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Water diversion project benefits 68 mln people in Shandong in decade" (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 27, 2023 shows the convergence zone of the Tuotuo River and the Damqu River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows braid-shaped river channels of the Qumar River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows braid-shaped river channels of the Qumar River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows braid-shaped river channels of the Qumar River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows the Qinghai-Tibet Railway across the braid-shaped river channels of the Qumar River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 26, 2023 shows braid-shaped river channels of a tributary of the Tongtian River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 26, 2023 shows Tibetan wild donkeys near the braid-shaped river channels of a tributary of the Tongtian River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 26, 2023 shows braid-shaped river channels of a tributary of the Tongtian River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 29, 2023 shows braid-shaped river channels of the Qumar River in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YANGTZE RIVER-SOURCE REGION-RIVERS-SCENERY (CN)

(230811) -- XINING, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 26, 2023 shows braid-shaped river channels of a tributary of the Tongtian River and surrounding views in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Segmented by shoals, braid-shaped river channels form a type of shallow water multi-channeled system at the source region of the Yangtze River. A comprehensive scientific research team has recently launched a scientific expedition in the source region of the Yangtze River, exploring the braid-shaped river channels. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)