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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo - China

2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo - China

A visitor has a touch with an exhibit at the 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo AIE) in Macao, south China, December 4, 2025. The 2025 AIE kicked off in China's Macao Special Administrative Region SAR) on Thursday, focusing on cooperation among the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and global opportunities. The exhibition, held simultaneously in Macao and Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, features over 1,000 companies from both the domestic and overseas markets, drawing buyers from more than 30 countries and regions, according to the organizer. Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo - China

2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo - China

A visitor poses for pictures with a humanoid robot at the 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo AIE) in Macao, south China, December 4, 2025. The 2025 AIE kicked off in China's Macao Special Administrative Region SAR) on Thursday, focusing on cooperation among the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and global opportunities. The exhibition, held simultaneously in Macao and Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, features over 1,000 companies from both the domestic and overseas markets, drawing buyers from more than 30 countries and regions, according to the organizer. Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo - China

2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo - China

People visit the 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Machines and Electronics Expo AIE) in Macao, south China, December 4, 2025. The 2025 AIE kicked off in China's Macao Special Administrative Region SAR) on Thursday, focusing on cooperation among the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and global opportunities. The exhibition, held simultaneously in Macao and Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, features over 1,000 companies from both the domestic and overseas markets, drawing buyers from more than 30 countries and regions, according to the organizer. Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

South Korean actor and singer Lee Byung-hun arrives at the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors And Variety's 10 Actors To Watch held at the Balboa Bay Resort on October 19, 2025 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

South Korean actor and singer Lee Byung-hun arrives at the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors And Variety's 10 Actors To Watch held at the Balboa Bay Resort on October 19, 2025 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

South Korean actor and singer Lee Byung-hun arrives at the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors And Variety's 10 Actors To Watch held at the Balboa Bay Resort on October 19, 2025 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival - California

South Korean actor and singer Lee Byung-hun arrives at the 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Honors And Variety's 10 Actors To Watch held at the Balboa Bay Resort on October 19, 2025 in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Explosion Sparks Massive Fire at Chevron Refinery in El Segundo, CA 8

An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo, Los Angeles County on Thursday night, October 2, causing massive plumes of flames that could be seen for miles. Officials said there was no public threat, and no injuries or evacuation orders were reported.

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US: Explosion Sparks Massive Fire at Chevron Refinery in El Segundo, CA 7

An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo, Los Angeles County on Thursday night, October 2, causing massive plumes of flames that could be seen for miles. Officials said there was no public threat, and no injuries or evacuation orders were reported.

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Canada: Wildfire Near Thomas Pond, Newfoundland Burns 200 Hectares, Prompts Evacuations 3

A wildfire at Paddy's Pond in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is burning about 200 hectares. Evacuation orders affect the industrial area, with alerts for parts of Paradise and Conception Bay South. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze amid smoke and poor visibility.

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Canada: Wildfire Near Thomas Pond, Newfoundland Burns 200 Hectares, Prompts Evacuations

A wildfire at Paddy's Pond in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is burning about 200 hectares. Evacuation orders affect the industrial area, with alerts for parts of Paradise and Conception Bay South. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze amid smoke and poor visibility.

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Canada: Wildfire Near Thomas Pond, Newfoundland Burns 200 Hectares, Prompts Evacuations 2

A wildfire at Paddy's Pond in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is burning about 200 hectares. Evacuation orders affect the industrial area, with alerts for parts of Paradise and Conception Bay South. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze amid smoke and poor visibility.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Cruise Economy

Cruise Economy

The "BLUE DREAM MELODY" cruise ship departs from Qingdao Cruise Home Port to Japan, South Korea on Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, Shandong, China on August 11, 2025.

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Typhoon Wipha - China

Typhoon Wipha - China

Clearance services are suspended ahead of the landfall of Typhoon Wipha at the Shenzhen Bay Port suspends its in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, July 20, 2025. Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, made landfall near Jiangmen City in south China's Guangdong Province around 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Guangdong provincial meteorological observatory. At landfall, the maximum wind speed near its center reached 33 meters per second. Wipha is expected to move west-southwestward at a speed of 20 to 25 km per hour. Photo by Mao Siqian /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. SOUTH CORSICA (2A) THA BAY OF AJACCIO Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) AERIAL VIEW OF MONT SAINT MICHEL AT SUNSET SEEN FROM THE SOUTH WEST. IN THE BACKGROUND IN THE CENTER, THE ISLET OF TOMBELAINE, THE OTHER ROCK IN THE BAY. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - NORMANDY - MANCHE (50): MONT SAINT MICHEL AT SUNSET SEEN FROM THE SOUTH WEST. IN THE BACKGROUND ON THE LEFT, THE ISLET OF TOMBELAINE, THE OTHER ROCK IN THE BAY. AERIAL PHOTO TAKEN FROM A TETHERED BALLOON. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. NORMANDY. MANCHE (50) ANSE DU CULERON, OFTEN KNOWN AS ANSE DU CUL-ROND, LIES TO THE SOUTH OF ECALGRAIN BAY IN LA HAGUE. IT IS BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY THE COTE SOUFFLEE. Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. SOUTH CORSICA (2A) BAY OF SAN CIPRIANU (AERIAL VIEW) Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. SOUTH CORSICA (2A) BAY OF SAN CIPRIANU (AERIAL VIEW) Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. SOUTH CORSICA (2A) BAY OF RONDINARA (AERIAL VIEW) Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot - China

Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot - China

A staff member introduces a humanoid robot at the tech company DIGIT in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 27, 2025. Leveraging its unique location advantages, strong industrial foundations, and an open and inclusive growth environment, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has in recent years been taking confident strides toward new competitions. In this area, a series of major technological infrastructures is being rapidly deployed, and high-end scientific research talents are gathering apace. Emerging industries such as drones, new energy vehicles, and biomedicine are booming while a number of internationally competitive innovative enterprises continue to emerge. On the other hand, the institutional innovations have provided solid guarantees for the development of new quality productive forces. As a crucial engine for China's high-quality development, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is using new quality productive forces as a breakthrough point to accelerate its ascen

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Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot - China

Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot - China

A technical staff member interacts with GoMate, a humanoid robot, at GAC R&D Center in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, March 18, 2025. Leveraging its unique location advantages, strong industrial foundations, and an open and inclusive growth environment, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has in recent years been taking confident strides toward new competitions. In this area, a series of major technological infrastructures is being rapidly deployed, and high-end scientific research talents are gathering apace. Emerging industries such as drones, new energy vehicles, and biomedicine are booming while a number of internationally competitive innovative enterprises continue to emerge. On the other hand, the institutional innovations have provided solid guarantees for the development of new quality productive forces. As a crucial engine for China's high-quality development, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is using new quality productive forces as a breakthrough point to acce

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Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 6, 2025 shows the construction site of the Shiziyang grand bridge, a major project of the Shiziyang Channel in south China's Guangdong Province. The Shiziyang Channel is another mega infrastructure project after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its major project, the Shiziyang grand bridge, has a main span of 2,180 meters. Upon completion, it will play an important role in the development of the Pearl River Estuary area. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ruiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 6, 2025 shows the construction site of the Shiziyang grand bridge, a major project of the Shiziyang Channel in south China's Guangdong Province. The Shiziyang Channel is another mega infrastructure project after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its major project, the Shiziyang grand bridge, has a main span of 2,180 meters. Upon completion, it will play an important role in the development of the Pearl River Estuary area. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ruiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 7, 2025 shows the construction site of the west anchorage of the Shiziyang grand bridge, a major project of the Shiziyang Channel in south China's Guangdong Province. The Shiziyang Channel is another mega infrastructure project after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its major project, the Shiziyang grand bridge, has a main span of 2,180 meters. Upon completion, it will play an important role in the development of the Pearl River Estuary area. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ruiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 6, 2025 shows the construction site of the Shiziyang grand bridge, a major project of the Shiziyang Channel in south China's Guangdong Province. The Shiziyang Channel is another mega infrastructure project after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its major project, the Shiziyang grand bridge, has a main span of 2,180 meters. Upon completion, it will play an important role in the development of the Pearl River Estuary area. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ruiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

Staff members work at the construction site of the Shiziyang grand bridge, a major project of the Shiziyang Channel in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 7, 2025. The Shiziyang Channel is another mega infrastructure project after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its major project, the Shiziyang grand bridge, has a main span of 2,180 meters. Upon completion, it will play an important role in the development of the Pearl River Estuary area. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ruiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

Shiziyang Grand Bridge Construction Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 6, 2025 shows the construction site of the east anchorage of the Shiziyang grand bridge, a major project of the Shiziyang Channel in south China's Guangdong Province. The Shiziyang Channel is another mega infrastructure project after the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its major project, the Shiziyang grand bridge, has a main span of 2,180 meters. Upon completion, it will play an important role in the development of the Pearl River Estuary area. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ruiping/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao

Multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao

This photo taken on December 29, 2024 shows the multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao, or Exploration No. 3. Tan Suo San Hao on Sunday arrived at a port in Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, and was officially commissioned here. The 104-meter-long self-developed and built vessel has a displacement of around 10,000 tonnes, an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles and a crew capacity of 80. It is equipped with two-direction ice-breaking capabilities at both the bow and stern. (Xinhua/Zhao Yingquan)

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Multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao

Multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao

An aerial drone photo taken on December 29, 2024 shows the multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao, or Exploration No. 3. Tan Suo San Hao on Sunday arrived at a port in Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, and was officially commissioned here. The 104-meter-long self-developed and built vessel has a displacement of around 10,000 tonnes, an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles and a crew capacity of 80. It is equipped with two-direction ice-breaking capabilities at both the bow and stern. (Photo by Li Duojiang/Xinhua)

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Multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao

Multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao

An aerial drone photo taken on December 29, 2024 shows the multi-purpose deep-sea scientific exploration and archaeological vessel, Tan Suo San Hao, or Exploration No. 3. Tan Suo San Hao on Sunday arrived at a port in Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, and was officially commissioned here. The 104-meter-long self-developed and built vessel has a displacement of around 10,000 tonnes, an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles and a crew capacity of 80. It is equipped with two-direction ice-breaking capabilities at both the bow and stern. (Photo by Li Duojiang/Xinhua)

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Greater Bay Area Channel Networks - China

Greater Bay Area Channel Networks - China

This photo taken on Dec. 7, 2024 shows a view of Gaolan Port Bridge (with twin main towers on the left) and Huangmao Sea Channel Bridge (with three main towers on the right) in south China's Guangdong Province. In recent years, the construction of cross-river and cross-sea passages in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has developed rapidly. The passage networks play a significant role in building and improving the comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network in the Greater Bay Area, as well as promoting deeper integration and development in the region. Photo by Liu Dawei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greater Bay Area Channel Networks - China

Greater Bay Area Channel Networks - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows vehicles running on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in south China's Guangdong Province. In recent years, the construction of cross-river and cross-sea passages in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has developed rapidly. The passage networks play a significant role in building and improving the comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network in the Greater Bay Area, as well as promoting deeper integration and development in the region. Photo by Mao Siqian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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