China: Cat Accidentally Locked Inside Freezer Caught on Camera

On February 13, 2023, in Songyuan, northeastern China’s Jilin province, a video shows a woman placing items into her refrigerator. While she was arranging the food, a small house cat quietly climbed into the lower freezer drawer beneath the main compartment. Unaware the cat was inside, the woman closed the refrigerator and sat down to check her phone. Moments later, a loud meow from the fridge caught her attention. She rushed back and opened the freezer drawer, where the cat emerged, walking stiffly and unsteadily from the cold. The clip ends as the cat moves away, leaving the open drawer and empty freezer behind.

China: Rare Waterspout Twirls Over Songyuan Sky

This stunning moment captured a rare waterspout phenomenon, known locally as a “dragon sucking water,” appearing in the sky on July 16, 2025, in Songyuan, Jilin. It mesmerized onlookers with its swirling, column-like form. The rare sight left local residents in awe, as the phenomenon remained visible for about three to four minutes before gradually fading away.

Winter Fishing - China

Winter Fishing - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 28, 2024 shows tourists watching winter fishing at Chagan Lake in Songyuan City of northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed cultural and tourism festival kicked off on Saturday at Chagan Lake. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is the largest natural lake of the province with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. Photo by Zhang Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Fishing - China

Winter Fishing - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 28, 2024 shows tourists watching winter fishing at Chagan Lake in Songyuan City of northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed cultural and tourism festival kicked off on Saturday at Chagan Lake. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is the largest natural lake of the province with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. Photo by Zhang Nan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

Chagan Lake in Songyuan

SONGYUAN, CHINA - JULY 18, 2024 - View of Chagan Lake in Songyuan city, Jilin province, China, July 18, 2024.

CHINA-INT'L WORKERS' DAY-WORKERS (CN)

CHINA-INT'L WORKERS' DAY-WORKERS (CN)

(230430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guo Songnan feeds cattles at a barn in Ningjiang District of Songyuan, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 24, 2023. International Workers' Day is observed annually on May 1 in China. The sight of every worker's back prompts images related to effort, progress, practicality, as well as faith in the future. Every worker, no matter how ordinary, deserves a big applause for their every bit of hard work in making themselves a better person and the world a better place. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-TAIWAN STUDENTS-ICE & SNOW ENTERTAIMENTS (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-TAIWAN STUDENTS-ICE & SNOW ENTERTAIMENTS (CN)

(240127) -- CHANGCHUN, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan students play ice drifting on Chagan Lake in Songyuan, northeast China's Jilin Province, on Jan. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Winter fishing on frozen lake attracts tourists to NE China

STORY: Winter fishing on frozen lake attracts tourists to NE China SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SONGYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chagan Lake 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG JIANMEI, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU NA, Tourist 4. various of winter fishing STORYLINE: On the frozen Chagan Lake in northeast China's Jilin Province, winter fishing has attracted tourists from all over the country to share the vibrant atmosphere as the 22nd winter fishing-themed festival kicked off here. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG JIANMEI, Tourist "When I watched the fish jumping from the water, I was incredibly excited and felt the joy of a bumper harvest. The environment of Chagan Lake is very beautiful. Besides, the owner of the guesthouse where we're staying is very helpful and warm-hearted." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU NA, Tourist "It has been a wonderful experience to watch winter fishing on site. As a Jilin local, I'm very proud of our winte

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fishes are seen during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist selects goods at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of a winter fishing-themed festival is held on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select fishes during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fishes are seen during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows staff members transferring fishes at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select fishes during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2023 shows a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2023 shows people watching winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select goods at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fishes are seen during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(231228) -- CHANGCHUN, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist holds a fish during a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2023. A winter fishing-themed festival kicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City of Jilin Province, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. Locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. The winter fishing at Chagan Lake, included in the national intangible cultural heritage list, has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-FRESH CORN INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-FRESH CORN INDUSTRY (CN)

(230918) -- SONGYUAN, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers pack corn in Tianfuyu food Co., Ltd. in Songyuan, northeast China's Jilin Province, Sept. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Fresh corn industry sparks new vitality in northeast China" (Xinhua)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-FRESH CORN INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-FRESH CORN INDUSTRY (CN)

(230918) -- SONGYUAN, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers pack corn in Tianfuyu food Co., Ltd. in Songyuan, northeast China's Jilin Province, Sept. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Fresh corn industry sparks new vitality in northeast China" (Xinhua)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-FRESH CORN INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-FRESH CORN INDUSTRY (CN)

(230918) -- SONGYUAN, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers put vacuum-packed corn into boxes in Tianfuyu food Co., Ltd. in Songyuan, northeast China's Jilin Province, Sept. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Fresh corn industry sparks new vitality in northeast China" (Xinhua)

CHINA-INT'L WORKERS' DAY-WORKERS (CN)

CHINA-INT'L WORKERS' DAY-WORKERS (CN)

(230430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guo Songnan feeds cattles at a barn in Ningjiang District of Songyuan, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 24, 2023. International Workers' Day is observed annually on May 1 in China. The sight of every worker's back prompts images related to effort, progress, practicality, as well as faith in the future. Every worker, no matter how ordinary, deserves a big applause for their every bit of hard work in making themselves a better person and the world a better place. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows people watching winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of a winter fishing-themed festival is held on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows people watching winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select goods at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows the opening ceremony of a winter fishing-themed festival on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fish are packaged by staff at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2022 shows a scene of winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Local fishermen catch fish on the frozen Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch winter fishing on the Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 28, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-SONGYUAN-WINTER FISHING (CN)

(221228) -- SONGYUAN, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists select goods at a fish market near Chagan Lake in Songyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 27, 2022. A winter fishing-themed festival opened on Wednesday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing here. Chagan Lake, located in Songyuan City, is one of China's largest freshwater lakes with abundant fishery resources. For centuries, the locals living by Chagan Lake have kept alive the tradition of ice fishing by hand-drilling holes through the thick ice and casting nets into the icy waters to catch fish. After years of promotion, winter fishing at Chagan Lake has become a famous tourism attraction in the city. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Chinese traditional ink brush goes global through Internet

STORY: Chinese traditional ink brush goes global through Internet DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG MENGYU, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG SONGYUAN, Huzhou Qianjinhu Ink Brush Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG XIAOWEI, Yonghefeng Workshop, Shanlian town, Huzhou city STORYLINE: The Hu brush, originated in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, has a history of thousands of years. The traditional technique of making the ink brush has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Nowadays, this traditional craft goes to the world stage through Internet. STANDUP (English): ZHENG MENGYU, Xinhua correspondent "Among the Four Treasures of Chinese calligraphy, the ink brush is of special technique. A highly acclaimed type of ink brush, the Hu brush, originated in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, has a history of over thousands of years. The traditional technique of making Hu ink brush, which involves 128 st

Shanghai establishes e-commerce emergency channel to help special groups amid COVID-19

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