CHINA-GUANGXI-OUTDOOR WORKER-PROTECTIVE MEASURES (CN)

CHINA-GUANGXI-OUTDOOR WORKER-PROTECTIVE MEASURES (CN)

(240809) -- NANNING, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chen Chuyan performs routine maintenance on the overhead power lines suspended above a railway linking Yulin and Tieshan port in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Protective measures for outdoor workers help soothe summer sizzle" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

Torrential Rains Prompt Evacuations In East China

Torrential Rains Prompt Evacuations In East China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an area affected by torrential rains in Tieshan Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Torrential rains have forced the evacuation of 36,000 people in southeast China's Fujian Province, the provincial flood control office said Sunday. Days of heavy rains have wreaked havoc in many parts of Fujian, which has declared emergency response to rainstorms. Photo by Huang Jiemin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Torrential Rains Prompt Evacuations In East China

Torrential Rains Prompt Evacuations In East China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an area affected by torrential rains in Tieshan Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Torrential rains have forced the evacuation of 36,000 people in southeast China's Fujian Province, the provincial flood control office said Sunday. Days of heavy rains have wreaked havoc in many parts of Fujian, which has declared emergency response to rainstorms. Photo by Huang Jiemin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-FUJIAN-RAIN (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-RAIN (CN)

(240616) -- NANPING, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an area affected by torrential rains in Tieshan Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Torrential rains have forced the evacuation of 36,000 people in southeast China's Fujian Province, the provincial flood control office said Sunday. Days of heavy rains have wreaked havoc in many parts of Fujian, which has declared emergency response to rainstorms. (Photo by Huang Jiemin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-FUJIAN-RAIN (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-RAIN (CN)

(240616) -- NANPING, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an area affected by torrential rains in Tieshan Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Torrential rains have forced the evacuation of 36,000 people in southeast China's Fujian Province, the provincial flood control office said Sunday. Days of heavy rains have wreaked havoc in many parts of Fujian, which has declared emergency response to rainstorms. (Photo by Huang Jiemin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-FUJIAN-RAIN (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-RAIN (CN)

(240616) -- NANPING, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an area affected by torrential rains in Tieshan Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Torrential rains have forced the evacuation of 36,000 people in southeast China's Fujian Province, the provincial flood control office said Sunday. Days of heavy rains have wreaked havoc in many parts of Fujian, which has declared emergency response to rainstorms. (Photo by Huang Jiemin/Xinhua)

CHINA-FUJIAN-RAIN (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-RAIN (CN)

(240616) -- NANPING, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows an area affected by torrential rains in Tieshan Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Torrential rains have forced the evacuation of 36,000 people in southeast China's Fujian Province, the provincial flood control office said Sunday. Days of heavy rains have wreaked havoc in many parts of Fujian, which has declared emergency response to rainstorms. (Photo by Huang Jiemin/Xinhua)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240322) -- BEIJING, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker grinds the track on the railway linking Yulin City and Tieshan port, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 21, 2024. China Railway Nanning Bureau Group Co., Ltd. has recently launched an inspection and appraisal mission to ensure the safe operation of railways and supporting facilities of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

Tourists Experience River Rafting in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - Tourists experience river rafting in the Tieshan Temple Forest Park in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, July 16, 2023. Tieshan Temple Drift Road is 5.3 kilometers long, with a maximum drop of 128 meters.

China's Beibu Gulf Port sees rise in cargo throughput

STORY: China's Beibu Gulf Port sees rise in cargo throughput DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: BEIHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tieshan Port 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG GUAN, Vice General Manager of Beihai Beigang Logistics Co., Ltd 3. various of New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor STORYLINE: Beibu Gulf Port in China's Guangxi has seen its cargo throughput rise 5.25 percent year on year in the first quarter of this year, thanks to a new land-sea trade corridor. The Beibu Gulf Port includes the ports of Qinzhou, Fangcheng and Beihai. In Tieshan Port in Beihai alone, the cargo throughput in 2021 reached 3.96 million tonnes, 8.8 times that of 2017. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG GUAN, Vice General Manager of Beihai Beibu Gulf Logistics "Compared with the former river-sea transport route, the land-sea trade corridor shortens the transport distance from 680 km to 485 km, and the cargo transport time is reduced from 48 hours to 24 hours. This provides a most direct and