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Macron Meets Xi Jinping - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, together with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, take seats at Huaigu Pavilion, where they enjoy tea by the waterside and hold wide-ranging discussions on global affairs, in Dujiangyan of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 5, 2025. Xi and Macron had friendly exchanges on Friday in Dujiangyan. Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist looks outside at a tea house in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist donning traditional Hanfu attire visits the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tower is seen at night by the Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 10, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists donning traditional attire visit a dyeing house in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist donning traditional Hanfu attire drinks tea in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the water town Wuzhen on rowing boats in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists donning traditional Hanfu attire walk in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ancient dwellings are seen against the distant city skyline near the Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 10, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist looks outside at a tea house in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen on a stone bridge while a woman donning traditional attire visits on a rowing boat in water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists donning traditional attire visit water town Wuzhen on a rowing boat in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A social media influencer is livestreaming in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A stone bridge and a tower are seen at night in the Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 10, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist donning traditional Hanfu attire visits a dyeing house in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JIAXING-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- JIAXING(ZHEJIANG), April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A social media influencer prepares a livestreaming in the water town Wuzhen in Jiaxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 11, 2024. Located in east China's Zhejiang Province, the waterside city Jiaxing is renowned for tourist destinations Nanhu Lake and Wuzhen. In the breezy month of April, the two tourist hotspots come alive with the gentle touch of spring. Nanhu Lake, with its shimmering waters and willow trees swaying along the lakeside, is a sight to behold. The historic water town Wuzhen also enchants with its emerald waters and whitewashed walls adorned with black tiled roofs. Visitors can immerse themselves in the scenery by donning traditional Hanfu attire and leisurely gliding along the river on rowing boats. The juxtaposition of ancient dwellings, stone bridges, and willow trees along the riverbanks resembles scenes from a classical ink painting, transporting visitors to a bygone era. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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MALAYSIA-PENANG-SCENERY

(231110) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People go sightseeing on a waterside walkway in Penang, Malaysia, Nov. 8, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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Grassland Camping in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2023 - Visitors relax at a waterside grassland campsite in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, Aug. 20, 2023.

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Grassland Camping in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2023 - View of a waterside grassland campground in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, Aug 20, 2023.

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Grassland Camping in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2023 - Visitors relax at a waterside grassland campsite in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, Aug. 19, 2023.

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Grassland Camping in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2023 - View of a waterside grassland campground in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, Aug 20, 2023.

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Grassland Camping in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2023 - View of a waterside grassland campground in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, Aug 20, 2023.

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Grassland Camping in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2023 - View of a waterside grassland campground in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, Aug 19, 2023.

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Grassland Camping in Ordos

ORDOS, CHINA - AUGUST 20, 2023 - View of a waterside grassland campground in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, Aug 20, 2023.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-GREEN DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230710) -- YIBIN, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2023 shows a scene at the bamboo island in Jiang'an County of Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located on the Yangtze River, bamboo island consists of an afforested area of 2.6 square kilometers, a loop of 3.5 kilometers, a waterside walkway of 4.5 kilometers, as well as a bamboo museum, a skywalk, an amusement park and other supporting facilities. Yibin, where the rivers of Jinsha and Minjiang converge into the Yangtze River, is known as the first city on the Yangtze River. Taking ecological conservation as its priority, Yibin has made every effort in pursuing green development in recent years. The city has implemented comprehensive and systematic environmental management on the Yangtze River, achieved continuous progress, and gradually improved the layout of new energy and new material industries. It has persisted in pursuing a green, low-carbon, and circular economic system and an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. (Xinhua

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CHINA-SICHUAN-YIBIN-GREEN DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230710) -- YIBIN, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman runs on the bamboo island in Jiang'an County of Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 30, 2023. Located on the Yangtze River, bamboo island consists of an afforested area of 2.6 square kilometers, a loop of 3.5 kilometers, a waterside walkway of 4.5 kilometers, as well as a bamboo museum, a skywalk, an amusement park and other supporting facilities. Yibin, where the rivers of Jinsha and Minjiang converge into the Yangtze River, is known as the first city on the Yangtze River. Taking ecological conservation as its priority, Yibin has made every effort in pursuing green development in recent years. The city has implemented comprehensive and systematic environmental management on the Yangtze River, achieved continuous progress, and gradually improved the layout of new energy and new material industries. It has persisted in pursuing a green, low-carbon, and circular economic system and an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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Ancient waterside tanka event in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Performers show tourists the ''kyokusui no en'' ancient waterside pastime near a winding stream at Jonangu shrine in Kyoto on April 29, 2010. The performers dressed as the nobles of the Heian Era, which started in 794, make tanka poems before floating cups of sake reach them.

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Ancient waterside tanka event in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Performers show tourists the ''kyokusui no en'' ancient waterside pastime near a winding stream at Jonangu shrine in Kyoto on April 29, 2010. The performers dressed as the nobles of the Heian Era, which started in 794, make tanka poems before floating cups of sake reach them.

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Condos in Myanmar capital Naypyidaw

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar - Condominiums for public employees stand in a waterside area of Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw.

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2022 shows a waterfowl flying over the surface of the Shahe River in Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Sept. 26, 2022 shows a lighthouse by the Hongze Lake at sunset in Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Wan Zhen/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A waterfowl is seen in the lower reach of the Yellow River in Gaoqing County, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 10, 2022. (Photo by Zhang Weitang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows waterfowls in the lower reach of the Yellow River in Gaoqing County, east China's Shandong Province. (Photo by Zhang Weitang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial panoramic photo taken on Sept. 29, 2022 shows the scenery of the Three Gorges project in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Wang Gang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 28, 2022 shows the autumn scenery at Guan'egou national forest park in Dangchang County, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo by Liu Hui/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial panoramic photo taken on Oct. 9, 2022 shows the Huashan scenic area in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. (Photo by Xu Zhou/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 26, 2022 shows the sunset scenery of Hongze Lake in Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Zhao Qirui/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Waterfowls are seen in a reservoir at sunset in Aksay Kazakh Autonomous County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 5, 2022. (Photo by Gao Hongshan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Sept. 26, 2022 shows the sunset scenery of the Luoma Lake in Suqian City, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Zheng Xujun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2022 shows the sunset scenery of the Yihe River in Tancheng County of Linyi, east China's Shandong Province. (Photo by Zhang Chunlei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-WATERSIDE-SCENERY (CN)

(221014) -- BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 7, 2022 shows the autumn scenery of the populus euphratica forest in Jinta County, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo by Wan Zongping/Xinhua)

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Russo-Japanese War - Chefoo Settlement

Russo-Japanese War - Chefoo Settlement - Low houses by waterside. Part of Box 168 Boswell Collection - Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1904 - 1905

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Condos in Myanmar capital Naypyidaw

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar - Condominiums for public employees stand in a waterside area of Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw. (Kyodo)

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Ancient waterside tanka event in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Performers show tourists the ''kyokusui no en'' ancient waterside pastime near a winding stream at Jonangu shrine in Kyoto on April 29, 2010. The performers dressed as the nobles of the Heian Era, which started in 794, make tanka poems before floating cups of sake reach them. (Kyodo)

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Ancient waterside tanka event in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Performers show tourists the ''kyokusui no en'' ancient waterside pastime near a winding stream at Jonangu shrine in Kyoto on April 29, 2010. The performers dressed as the nobles of the Heian Era, which started in 794, make tanka poems before floating cups of sake reach them. (Kyodo)