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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus

Tihemetsa, 07.06.2025. "KÃ¤rnatajate mÃ¤kketÃµus" is a legendary and truly spectacular event in the Estonian motorsport calendar! This is a motorcycle hill climb competition where motorcyclists attempt to ride their bikes as far up a steep, often sandy or muddy hill as possible. The goal is to reach the top. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE, ALPES-MARITIMES (06) FRENCH RIVIERA, NICE AREA, VILLAGE OF PEILLON, THE OLD VILLAGE IS 376 METERS HIGH AND IS TRULY AN EAGLES'S EYRIE, ITS OLDEST HOUSES DATE BACK TO THE XVIITH CENTURY, THE CHURCH AT THE TOP OF THE VILLAGE IS OF BAROQUE INFLUENCE AND THE VILLAGEOS TREASURE IS THE CHAPEL OF THE CEWHITE PENITENTSEE WHOSE FRESCOS WERE PAINTED BY GIOVANNI CANAVESIO IN 1495. Photo by Jarry Tripelon

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE, ALPES-MARITIMES (06) FRENCH RIVIERA, NICE AREA, VILLAGE OF PEILLON, THE OLD VILLAGE IS 376 METERS HIGH AND IS TRULY AN EAGLES'S EYRIE, ITS OLDEST HOUSES DATE BACK TO THE XVIITH CENTURY, THE CHURCH AT THE TOP OF THE VILLAGE IS OF BAROQUE INFLUENCE AND THE VILLAGEOS TREASURE IS THE CHAPEL OF THE CEWHITE PENITENTSEE WHOSE FRESCOS WERE PAINTED BY GIOVANNI CANAVESIO IN 1495. Photo by Jarry Tripelon

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Illustration CAINIAO

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - The LOGO of Cainiao is displayed on a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Jan. 15, 2025. Cainiao Group recently completed a round of organizational restructuring. After the adjustment, Cainiao has truly transformed from an Internet logistics technology platform into a logistics company, focusing on logistics operations.

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Illustration CAINIAO

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - The LOGO of Cainiao is displayed on a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Jan. 15, 2025. Cainiao Group recently completed a round of organizational restructuring. After the adjustment, Cainiao has truly transformed from an Internet logistics technology platform into a logistics company, focusing on logistics operations.

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Illustration CAINIAO

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - The LOGO of Cainiao is displayed on a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Jan. 15, 2025. Cainiao Group recently completed a round of organizational restructuring. After the adjustment, Cainiao has truly transformed from an Internet logistics technology platform into a logistics company, focusing on logistics operations.

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Illustration CAINIAO

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2025 - The LOGO of Cainiao is displayed on a smartphone in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Jan. 15, 2025. Cainiao Group recently completed a round of organizational restructuring. After the adjustment, Cainiao has truly transformed from an Internet logistics technology platform into a logistics company, focusing on logistics operations.

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024

11.07.2024, Tallinn. The Tall Ships Races Tallinn 2024. The truly extraordinary sea party brings more than 60 large sailing ships to the ports of Tallinn. During four days, Tallinn's ports are in a special party mood - you can visit sailing ships, listen to Estonia's best artists and take part in activities on land and at sea. Photo: Tairo Lutter / Postimees

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Croatian expert hails great progress made by Chinese modernization drive under CPC leadership

STORY: Croatian expert hails great progress made by Chinese modernization drive under CPC leadership SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zagreb, Croatia's capital 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE (Croatian): MLADEN PLESE, Croatian political analyst and Asia expert STORYLINE: Croatian political analyst Mladen Plese recently gave an interview to Xinhua in which he hailed the great changes and progress that China's modernization drive has brought to its people. SOUNDBITE (Croatian): MLADEN PLESE, Croatian political analyst and Asia expert "The modernization of China has contributed to such a development of the country that virtually every citizen of China benefits from this modernization, more or less. Everyone's living standard has risen. China has lifted itself out of the jaws of poverty in a way no other country has ever done, and Chinese citizens are truly enjoying all the benefits of modernization. I have been

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Vlog: "Ancient yet modern, truly impressive" - A dialogue with foreign tourists in Xi'an

STORY: Vlog: "Ancient yet modern, truly impressive" - A dialogue with foreign tourists in Xi'an SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDREW BAXTER, Tourist 4. STANDUP 3 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDREW BAXTER, Tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GREG SLABB, Tourist 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MAUREEN FORD, LINDA RANDALL, Tourists 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID WILLIAMS, Tourist 9. various of Xi'an STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent "Hi everyone, I'm Xinhua correspondent Wang Jialin. China is seeing an increasing number of foreign tourists. Now I'm in Xi'an, capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Today I'm going to explore the ancient city with my foreign friends. Let's go." In Xi'an, capital of Sha

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu (R) and his friend Que Weixin take part in a training in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite spo

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown,

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Ho

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his bicycle in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 27, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Jan. 3, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Photo by Wu Yon

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown,

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu poses for a photo in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye.

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu (R) and his friend Xiang Ziyu ride near a scenic area in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xi

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu (L) and his friend Que Weixin prepare to take part in a training in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my f

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu rides to work in Yongding District of Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu trains in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xu

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu prepares to take part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xi

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 6, 2017 shows a view of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ye Zhengwu adjusts his bicycle in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 27, 2023. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)