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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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Low-Energy High-Intensity Heavy-Ion Accelerator Facility - China

Sun Liangting, a researcher with the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, checks equipment on December 10, 2024. The world's first stand-alone low-energy high-intensity heavy-ion accelerator facility (LEAF), developed by the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, recently passed the expert panel acceptance inspection organized by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. The LEAF can provide intense heavy-ion beams and mixed ion beams of various charge states from light to heavy elements, offering advantages such as high beam intensity, high charge state, diverse ion species, and a wide range of energy variations. With the upgrading of ion accelerators and the evolution of accelerator technologies, frontier research in ion beam physics has continuously deepened human understanding of the world, and related application technologies have been widely adopted in various fields. Photo by Jin Liwang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Indiana

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. This footage was captured by an international student studying in Indiana. Credit to Maxwell Sun.

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(SP)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230917) -- JINHUA, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Wang Rui (R) and Jin Gaofeng pass the flame during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230917) -- JINHUA, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Gu Hailong (R) and Jin Ze during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230917) -- JINHUA, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Jin Gaofeng runs with the torch during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-ZHOUSHAN-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230913) -- ZHOUSHAN, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Nan Jinxia (R) and Shi Jin pose during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-JIAXING-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230910) -- JIAXING, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Fei Jianguo (R) and Jin Meifeng pose during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(SP)CHINA-JIAXING-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230910) -- JIAXING, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Fei Jianguo (R) and Jin Meifeng pose during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 10, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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ITALY-ROME-HEATWAVE

(230710) -- ROME, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man shelters from the sun under an umbrella in Rome, Italy, on July 10, 2023. Rome and other cities across Italy were put on red alert on Monday as the country was bracing for an intense heatwave that meteorologists said was likely to break records. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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(SUMMER DAVOS) CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-SESSION (CN)

(230629) -- TIANJIN, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jin Keyu (2nd R), professor of economics at London School of Economics and Political Science, speaks at a session themed "Entrepreneurship in a Fast-Changing Economy" during the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-SESSION (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jin Keyu, professor of economics at London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom, speaks during a session themed "Horizon Scan: China Future Trends" of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, north China, June 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

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Green development becomes hallmark of rural areas in China's Zhejiang

STORY: Green development becomes hallmark of rural areas in China's Zhejiang DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIAO ZHONGYA, Supervisor of planting base, Zhejiang Tasha horticulture Co., Ltd. 3. various of the village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIN ZHENGHUA, Party chief of Taoyuan Village, Zhejiang Province 5. various of the village 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN JIE, Project manager, Jiajiayouyun Platform, Yundong Village 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHEN LIANYING, Resident in Yundong Village, Zhejiang Province 8. various of the village STORYLINE: Green development has emerged as a defining feature of rural areas in China's Zhejiang Province, since a rural revival program was launched here 20 years ago. With a focus on people's well-being, the Green Rural Revival Program, which covers as many as 10,000 villages, was launched in June 2003 to address the imbalance in development between cities and r

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Emmanuel Macron Meets With South Korean Business Leaders - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron accompanied by Secretary-General of the Elysee Palace Alexis Kohler, during a meeting with South Korean business leaders at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 21, 2023. South Korean business leaders including Chey Jae-won, Vice Chairman and CEO of SK Holding, Lee Jae-yong, Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronics, Vice Chairman of Hyosung Group Cho Hyun-sang, Cho Won-tae aka Walter Cho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hanjin Group and Korean Air, Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, Dong Kwan Kim, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman, Koo Kwang-mo is the chairman and chief executive of LG Corp, Jin Roy Ryu, chairman and CEO of Poongsan Group participate this meeting. Photo by Mathilde Mazars/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron Meets With South Korean Business Leaders - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron accompanied by Secretary-General of the Elysee Palace Alexis Kohler, during a meeting with South Korean business leaders at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 21, 2023. South Korean business leaders including Chey Jae-won, Vice Chairman and CEO of SK Holding, Lee Jae-yong, Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronics, Vice Chairman of Hyosung Group Cho Hyun-sang, Cho Won-tae aka Walter Cho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hanjin Group and Korean Air, Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, Dong Kwan Kim, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman, Koo Kwang-mo is the chairman and chief executive of LG Corp, Jin Roy Ryu, chairman and CEO of Poongsan Group participate this meeting. Photo by Mathilde Mazars/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron Meets With South Korean Business Leaders - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron accompanied by Secretary-General of the Elysee Palace Alexis Kohler, during a meeting with South Korean business leaders at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 21, 2023. South Korean business leaders including Chey Jae-won, Vice Chairman and CEO of SK Holding, Lee Jae-yong, Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronics, Vice Chairman of Hyosung Group Cho Hyun-sang, Cho Won-tae aka Walter Cho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hanjin Group and Korean Air, Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, Dong Kwan Kim, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman, Koo Kwang-mo is the chairman and chief executive of LG Corp, Jin Roy Ryu, chairman and CEO of Poongsan Group participate this meeting. Photo by Mathilde Mazars/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron Meets With South Korean Business Leaders - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron accompanied by Secretary-General of the Elysee Palace Alexis Kohler, during a meeting with South Korean business leaders at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 21, 2023. South Korean business leaders including Chey Jae-won, Vice Chairman and CEO of SK Holding, Lee Jae-yong, Executive Chairman of Samsung Electronics, Vice Chairman of Hyosung Group Cho Hyun-sang, Cho Won-tae aka Walter Cho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hanjin Group and Korean Air, Chung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, Dong Kwan Kim, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman, Koo Kwang-mo is the chairman and chief executive of LG Corp, Jin Roy Ryu, chairman and CEO of Poongsan Group participate this meeting. Photo by Mathilde Mazars/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rich activities held at primary school in China's Gansu to popularize science

STORY: Rich activities held at primary school in China's Gansu to popularize science DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of primary students watching scientific and technology innovation activities 2. various of technological handicrafts made by students 3. various of science lectures for students 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA YINGKU, Head of Primary School of Lanzhou Branch, Chinese Academy of Sciences 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SUN MENGZE, Student of Primary School of Lanzhou Branch, Chinese Academy of Sciences 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JIN YICHEN, Student of Primary School of Lanzhou Branch, Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: China's 2023 National Science and Technology Week, aiming to popularize science, runs from May 20 to 31. During the period, diverse activities are scheduled to be held at educational institutions across the country to raise awareness of science popularization. 　 A primary school in Lanzhou, northwes

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Winter sports tourism booms in NE China

STORY: Winter sports tourism booms in NE China DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN ZETING, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAUL HANDO, Tourist from Australia 4. STANDUP 2 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG LIJUN, Manager, Huaxiaqushe homestay 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHOU NING, Ski coach of Yabuli Sunshine Ski Resort 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): JIN HONGLAN, Manager of Heilongjiang Yabuli Sun Mountain Resorts Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent "In winter, the coldest places in China could become the hottest tourist spots. I'm in the northernmost province of China, Heilongjiang, which is famous for its bountiful snow and ice during winter. The province has long been aware of making good use of its ice and snow resources to prop up the economy." Since its birth in 1999, the Harbin Ice-

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Winter sports fever continues in post-Olympics age

STORY: Winter sports fever continues in post-Olympics age DATELINE: Feb.7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:13:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 2 (English): FU MIN, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA MENGQIAO, Manager, Champion Ice Rink SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG YIQIU, Figure skating learner SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG QINGCHAO, Coach, Champion Ice Rink STANDUP 3 (English): FU MIN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 4 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YUAN ZETING, Tourist SOUNDBITE 5 (English): PAUL HANDO, Tourist from Australia STANDUP 5 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WANG LIJUN, Manager, Huaxiaqushe homestay SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHOU NING, Ski coach of Yabuli Sunshine Ski Resort SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): JIN HONGLAN, Manager of Heilongjiang Yabuli Sun Mountain Resorts Co., Ltd. STANDUP 6 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 7 (English): GENG HUIHUANG, Xinhua corr

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2018 Games organizing comm. head Kim at press conference

SOCHI, Russia - Kim Jin Sun, president of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, gives a press conference in Sochi on Feb. 22, 2014.

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2018 Olympic organizing committee chief

SOCHI, Russia - Kim Jin Sun, president of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, gives an interview in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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2018 Olympic organizing committee chief

SOCHI, Russia - Kim Jin Sun, president of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, gives an interview in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Bach, Kim dance at Pyeongchang Olympics countdown event

SOCHI, Russia - International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (R) and Pyeongchang 2018 Organising Committee President Kim Jin Sun(C) dance South Korea's megahit song ''Gangnam Style'' during the four-year countdown ceremony held at Pyeongchang House in the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 9, 2014.

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Sochi Olympic torch

SOCHI, Russia - Kim Jin Sun, president of the Pyeongchang 2018 organizing committee, runs with the Olympic torch in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 5, 2014.

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Descendant of Sun Yat-sen's major supporter to visit Taiwan

TOKYO, Japan - Ayano Kosaka (R), a great-granddaughter of Japanese businessman Shokichi Umeya, and Jin Pu-cong, secretary general of Taiwan's ruling Nationalist Party, pose for photos in Tokyo in September 2010. Jin invited the descendant of a major supporter of the Chinese Revolution's spiritual leader Sun Yat-sen to visit Taiwan in mid-December ahead of the centennial of the 1911 revolution.

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Kashima beat Jeonbuk at ACL

KASHIMA, Japan - Jeonbuk Motors defender Jin Kyiung Sun (L) tries to tackle Kashima Antlers striker Shinzo Koroki (C) in the first half of an Asian Champions League match at Kashima Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture on April 28, 2010. Kashima won 2-1 and finished top in Group F.

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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC vs Club America at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Mexico's Club America forward Claudio Lopez (L) and South Korea's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC goalkeeper Kwoun Sun Tae (C) battle for the ball during their quarterfinals at the FIFA Club World Cup in Tokyo on Dec. 11. At right is Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC defender Choi Jin Cheul.

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S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

TURIN, Italy - South Korea's Jin Sun Yu (C) who won the gold medal in the Olympic short track speed skating women's 1,000-meter event waves at audiences on the podium with China's Yang Yang who won the bronze medal and China's Wang Meng (far right) who won the silver at the Palavela arena in Turin on Feb. 25.

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S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,000 meters

TURIN, Italy - South Korea's Jin Sun Yu skates in celebration after winning the gold medal in the Olympic short track speed skating women's 1,000-meter event at the Palavela arena in Turin on Feb. 25.

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S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

TURN, Italy - Jin Sun Yu of S. Korea (C), who won the gold in the women's 1,500-meters short track speed skating event, waves the country's flag at the Palavela at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 18. At left is compatriot and silver medalist Choi Eun Kyung and at right is S. Korean speed skater Byun Chun Sa.

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S. Korea's Jin wins gold in women's 1,500-m speed skating

TURN, Italy - (From L to R) Bronze medalist Wang Meng of China, gold medalist Jin Sun Yu of S. Korea, and silver medalist Choi Eun Kyung of S. Korea wave during an award ceremony for the women's 1,500-meters short track speed skating event at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 18.

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Kamino loses balance after start in women's 500m short track

TURIN, Italy - Japan's Yuka Kamino (back) loses her balance in the women's 500-meter short track event and failed to book a semifinal berth at the Palavela track at the Turin Olympics on Feb. 15. In front is South Korean Jin Sun Yu.

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Japanese pair wins bronze in table tennis world championships

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Akiko Takeda (L) and Mayu Kawagoe bite into their bronze medals of the women's doubles event in the table tennis world championships in Osaka on May 6. The pair fell to Olympic silver medalists Yang Ying and Sun Jin of China in the semifinals. They won Japan's first medal in the women's doubles in 26 years.

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(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-DELEGATES-INTERVIEW (CN)

(221016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Delegates to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Jiang Lijuan, Sun Jinlong and Yu Ruofei (from L to R), attend an interview at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2022. The CPC will open its 20th national congress on Sunday. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photographers work at a press conference for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 15, 2022. The press conference was held via video link by Sun Yeli, spokesperson for the 20th CPC National Congress. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A journalist asks questions via video link during a press conference for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 15, 2022. The press conference was held by Sun Yeli, spokesperson for the 20th CPC National Congress, at the Great Hall of the People. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Journalists raise hands to ask questions via video link during a press conference for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 15, 2022. The press conference was held by Sun Yeli, spokesperson for the 20th CPC National Congress, at the Great Hall of the People. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Journalists attend a press conference held by Sun Yeli, spokesperson for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A journalist asks questions via video link during a press conference for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 15, 2022. The press conference was held by Sun Yeli, spokesperson for the 20th CPC National Congress, at the Great Hall of the People. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(CPC Congress)CHINA-BEIJING-CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(221015) -- BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Journalists attend a press conference held by Sun Yeli, spokesperson for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 15, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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Xinhua Headlines: Heatwaves send another climate warning, highlighting need for green actions

(220730) -- BEIJING, July 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows a sun-scorched cornfield in Allen, Texas, the United States. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(220723) -- ALLEN, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows a sun-scorched cornfield in Allen, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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Europe under historic hot spell

STORY: Europe under historic hot spell DATELINE: July 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of heatwaves in Europe 2. STANDUP 1 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of Climate Change Science at the University of East Anglia 4. STANDUP 2 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CAYETANO TORRES, Coordinator of Information, Spain's State Meteorological Agency 6. STANDUP 3 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of Climate Change Science at the University of East Anglia STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent "Heatwaves engulfing western and southern Europe show no sign of abating. Temperature records are expected to renew in some countries and the scorching sun has claimed hundreds of lives and fueled ferocious wildfires." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of Climate Chang

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