Pro-Palestine rally in Jakarta

Pro-Palestine rally in Jakarta

Pro-Palestine protesters march in Jakarta on Oct. 7, 2025, the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip, against the Israeli national team's planned participation in the upcoming world gymnastics championships in the Indonesian capital. The government of the world's most populous Muslim nation decided on Oct. 9 to deny visas to the Israeli team.

Visa Center in Shanghai

Visa Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 17, 2025 - People line up in front of a visa center to apply for outbound tourist visas in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2025.

Visa Center in Shanghai

Visa Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 17, 2025 - People line up in front of a visa center to apply for outbound tourist visas in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2025.

Visa Center in Shanghai

Visa Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 17, 2025 - People line up in front of a visa center to apply for outbound tourist visas in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2025.

Visa Center in Shanghai

Visa Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 17, 2025 - People line up in front of a visa center to apply for outbound tourist visas in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2025.

Visa Center in Shanghai

Visa Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 17, 2025 - People line up in front of a visa center to apply for outbound tourist visas in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2025.

Visa Center in Shanghai

Visa Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 17, 2025 - People line up in front of a visa center to apply for outbound tourist visas in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2025.

Visa Center in Shanghai

Visa Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 17, 2025 - People line up in front of a visa center to apply for outbound tourist visas in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2025.

Visa Center in Shanghai

Visa Center in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 17, 2025 - People line up in front of a visa center to apply for outbound tourist visas in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2025.

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombian vice-minister of foreign affairs is seen as Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo (not pictured) gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and it's embassy cancellations on visa apointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia's presidency DAPRE administrative department Laura Sarabia is seen as Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo (not pictured) gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and it's embassy cancellations on visa apointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo Gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and it's embassy cancellations on visa apointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombian vice-minister of foreign affairs is seen as Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo (not pictured) gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and it's embassy cancellations on visa apointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025.

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia's ambassador in the United States Daniel Garcia Pena Jaramillo is seen as Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo (Not pictured) gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and it's embassy cancellations on visa apointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo Gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and it's embassy cancellations on visa apointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia's minister of commerce Luis Carlos Reyes is seen as Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo (not pictured) gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and it's embassy cancellations on visa apointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025.

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo Gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and its embassy cancellations on visa appointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo (C) accompanied of Jorge Rojas vice-minister of foreign relations (L2) Laura Sarabia (L1) director of the DAPRRE office of the presidency, Daniel Garcia-Pena (R1), ambassador for Colombia in the United States, Commerce minister Luis Carlos Reyes (R2) give a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and its embassy cancellations on visa appointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombia Declarations on United States Visa Cancellations

Colombian foreign relations minister Luis Gilberto Murillo Gives a Declaration regarding the cancellation of visas by the United States Government to Colombian government officials and its embassy cancellations on visa appointments starting January 27, in Bogota, Colombia, January 26, 2025. Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo anounced that the relations between the two nations was overcommed and in the following days, both goverments will hold meetings. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-PATTAYA-VISA-FREE-FOREIGN TOURISTS

THAILAND-PATTAYA-VISA-FREE-FOREIGN TOURISTS

(240717) -- PATTAYA, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists visit the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, July 17, 2024. Effective on July 15, Thailand expanded its visa-free entry scheme to include citizens from 93 countries and territories, allowing them to stay for up to 60 days without a visa, while those from 31 countries and territories are now eligible for visas on arrival. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-PATTAYA-VISA-FREE-FOREIGN TOURISTS

THAILAND-PATTAYA-VISA-FREE-FOREIGN TOURISTS

(240717) -- PATTAYA, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists visit the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, July 17, 2024. Effective on July 15, Thailand expanded its visa-free entry scheme to include citizens from 93 countries and territories, allowing them to stay for up to 60 days without a visa, while those from 31 countries and territories are now eligible for visas on arrival. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-PATTAYA-VISA-FREE-FOREIGN TOURISTS

THAILAND-PATTAYA-VISA-FREE-FOREIGN TOURISTS

(240717) -- PATTAYA, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists visit the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, July 17, 2024. Effective on July 15, Thailand expanded its visa-free entry scheme to include citizens from 93 countries and territories, allowing them to stay for up to 60 days without a visa, while those from 31 countries and territories are now eligible for visas on arrival. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-PATTAYA-VISA-FREE-FOREIGN TOURISTS

THAILAND-PATTAYA-VISA-FREE-FOREIGN TOURISTS

(240717) -- PATTAYA, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists visit the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, July 17, 2024. Effective on July 15, Thailand expanded its visa-free entry scheme to include citizens from 93 countries and territories, allowing them to stay for up to 60 days without a visa, while those from 31 countries and territories are now eligible for visas on arrival. (Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240714) -- BEIJING, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man surnamed Chung from Singapore presents an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau while going through border formalities at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, July 12, 2024. Shanghai Municipality has issued China's first e-visa, a significant move for the country in promoting the use of electronic visas. The electronic visa, also known as "e-visa," is the digitalization of the traditional paper visa. The visa information is stored digitally and issued to the applicant in the form of an electronic document, and there is no need to paste a paper visa on the passport. The applicant can enter the border and stay with their passport and electronic visa. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

(240713) -- SHANGHAI, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man surnamed Chung from Singapore presents an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, July 12, 2024. Shanghai Municipality has issued China's first e-visa, a significant move for the country in promoting the use of electronic visas. The electronic visa, also known as "e-visa," is the digitalization of the traditional paper visa. The visa information is stored digitally and issued to the applicant in the form of an electronic document, and there is no need to paste a paper visa on the passport. The applicant can enter the border and stay with their passport and electronic visa. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

(240713) -- SHANGHAI, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man surnamed Chung from Singapore, who holds an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau, is pictured at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, July 12, 2024. Shanghai Municipality has issued China's first e-visa, a significant move for the country in promoting the use of electronic visas. The electronic visa, also known as "e-visa," is the digitalization of the traditional paper visa. The visa information is stored digitally and issued to the applicant in the form of an electronic document, and there is no need to paste a paper visa on the passport. The applicant can enter the border and stay with their passport and electronic visa. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

(240713) -- SHANGHAI, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man surnamed Chung from Singapore presents an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau while going through border formalities at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, July 12, 2024. Shanghai Municipality has issued China's first e-visa, a significant move for the country in promoting the use of electronic visas. The electronic visa, also known as "e-visa," is the digitalization of the traditional paper visa. The visa information is stored digitally and issued to the applicant in the form of an electronic document, and there is no need to paste a paper visa on the passport. The applicant can enter the border and stay with their passport and electronic visa. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

(240713) -- SHANGHAI, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man surnamed Chung from Singapore presents an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, July 12, 2024. Shanghai Municipality has issued China's first e-visa, a significant move for the country in promoting the use of electronic visas. The electronic visa, also known as "e-visa," is the digitalization of the traditional paper visa. The visa information is stored digitally and issued to the applicant in the form of an electronic document, and there is no need to paste a paper visa on the passport. The applicant can enter the border and stay with their passport and electronic visa. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

(240713) -- SHANGHAI, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man surnamed Chung from Singapore presents an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, July 12, 2024. Shanghai Municipality has issued China's first e-visa, a significant move for the country in promoting the use of electronic visas. The electronic visa, also known as "e-visa," is the digitalization of the traditional paper visa. The visa information is stored digitally and issued to the applicant in the form of an electronic document, and there is no need to paste a paper visa on the passport. The applicant can enter the border and stay with their passport and electronic visa. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

(240713) -- SHANGHAI, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man surnamed Chung from Singapore presents an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau while going through border formalities at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, July 12, 2024. Shanghai Municipality has issued China's first e-visa, a significant move for the country in promoting the use of electronic visas. The electronic visa, also known as "e-visa," is the digitalization of the traditional paper visa. The visa information is stored digitally and issued to the applicant in the form of an electronic document, and there is no need to paste a paper visa on the passport. The applicant can enter the border and stay with their passport and electronic visa. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-FIRST E-VISA-PASSENGER (CN)

(240713) -- SHANGHAI, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man surnamed Chung from Singapore, who holds an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau, is pictured at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, July 12, 2024. Shanghai Municipality has issued China's first e-visa, a significant move for the country in promoting the use of electronic visas. The electronic visa, also known as "e-visa," is the digitalization of the traditional paper visa. The visa information is stored digitally and issued to the applicant in the form of an electronic document, and there is no need to paste a paper visa on the passport. The applicant can enter the border and stay with their passport and electronic visa. (Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHOE RYONG HAE-TALKS

DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHOE RYONG HAE-TALKS

(240411) -- PYONGYANG, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, and Choe Ryong Hae, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), witness the signing of cooperation documents in the fields including reciprocal exemption of diplomatic and service visas, mutual translation and publication of classical literatures, customs quarantine, radio and television, and postal delivery after their talks in Pyongyang, the DPRK, April 11, 2024. Zhao Leji held talks with Choe Ryong Hae in Pyongyang on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240401) -- BEIJING, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Travelers walk past a sign reading "Welcome to Schengen" at Henri Coanda International Airport near Bucharest, Romania, March 31, 2024. Bulgaria along with its northern neighbor Romania partially joined the passport-free Schengen area on Sunday. "On 31 March, Bulgaria and Romania become Schengen members: the Schengen rules will apply in both Member States including on issuing Schengen visas and controls at the internal air and sea borders will be lifted," the European Commission (EC) said in a press release. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

China's entry facilitation measures welcomed by foreign nationals

STORY: China's entry facilitation measures welcomed by foreign nationals SHOOTING DATE: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: China's measures to facilitate the entry of foreign personnel have been welcomed by the majority of foreign individuals and enterprises, according to a press conference held by China's State Council Information Office. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MAO XU, Director of the Department of Foreigners Management, National Immigration Administration "Last August, the National Immigration Administration granted port visas for foreign businesspeople in urgent need to come to China. Since then, the number of business visas issued by border ports across the country has increased by 166 percent year-on-year. The measure has been well received and welcomed by the majority of foreign personnel and foreign-funded enterprises." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231208) -- BEIJING, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors buy ancient "visas" at Li Sen's stall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen (R) poses for a photo with a visitor at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors buy ancient "visas" at Li Sen's stall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen arranges his stall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen shows the ancient "visas" at his stall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors buy ancient "visas" at Li Sen's stall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen leaves the Jiayu Pass scenic area after work in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 13, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 14, 2023 shows a view of Li Sen's stall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen puts on a costume of thick armor at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen leaves the Jiayu Pass scenic area after work in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 13, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen makes an ancient "visa" for visitors at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 13, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Jinhai)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen makes short videos at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen makes ancient "visas" for visitors at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen checks a handwritten booklet at his stall at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-JIAYUGUAN-TOURISM-ANCIENT VISAS (CN)

(231207) -- JIAYUGUAN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Sen leaves the Jiayu Pass scenic area after work in Jiayuguan City, northwest China's Gansu Province, July 14, 2023. Li Sen, 43, earns a living by playing the role of an ancient "general" at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors can buy ancient "visas" at his stall. These documents are designed by Li and form an essential part of the role-play, allowing tourists to travel back into ancient China. Looking to the future, Li plans to systematically organize the historical and cultural information related to the pass, while developing more cultural and creative products for tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

People line up outside the visa office of the U.S. consulate in Shanghai

People line up outside the visa office of the U.S. consulate in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 16, 2023 - A long line of people seeking visas to the United States forms outside the visa office of the United States Consulate in Shanghai, China, October 17, 2023.