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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, April 9 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is greeted by his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui upon his arrival at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea. (Kyodo)

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C, R) arrives at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea. Standing next to him on the red carpet is North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) arrives at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea. Walking next to him is North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) arrives at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea. Walking next to him is North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (2nd from R) is greeted by his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui upon his arrival at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea.

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Watermelon Farm - China

Retailers load Xisha watermelons onto a truck in Xingren Town of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Watermelon Farm - China

Farmers pick Xisha watermelons in Xingren Town of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Watermelon Farm - China

Farmers work in a Xisha watermelon field in Xiangshan Village of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Watermelon Farm - China

A drone photo taken on July 20, 2025 shows farmers working in a Xisha watermelon field in Xiangshan Township of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Watermelon Farm - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2025 shows farmers working in a Xisha watermelon field in Xiangshan Township of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Watermelon Farm - China

Farmers pick and transport Xisha watermelons in Xingren Town of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Watermelon Farm - China

Farmers pick and transport Xisha watermelons in Xingren Town of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Watermelon Farm - China

Farmers pick and transport Xisha watermelons in Xingren Town of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Watermelon Farm - China

Farmers work in a Xisha watermelon field in Xingren Township of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. The Xisha watermelon is a watermelon variety cultivated on calcareous soil covered with stone gravels. It is known for its large size, crisp and juicy flesh, as well as rich sweetness. The fruit is often hailed as the "green gem of the Gobi Desert" owing to its great economic value. Zhongwei City, a major producer of Xisha watermelons, has recorded a planting area of 469,500 mu (31,300 hectares) this year, with an expected output of 1.15 million tonnes. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liupan Mountains Ecological Barrier - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the Madong Mountain forest farm blanketed in lush green vegetation in Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In recent years, Ningxia has leveraged major national ecological projects such as "Shan-shui (Mountain-river) Initiative" to expand green spaces and improve the ecological environment of the Liupan Mountains, which serves as a vital ecological security barrier in northwest China. Photo by Wang Peng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liupan Mountains Ecological Barrier - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the Madong Mountain forest farm blanketed in lush green vegetation in Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In recent years, Ningxia has leveraged major national ecological projects such as "Shan-shui (Mountain-river) Initiative" to expand green spaces and improve the ecological environment of the Liupan Mountains, which serves as a vital ecological security barrier in northwest China. Photo by Wang Peng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liupan Mountains Ecological Barrier - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the Madong Mountain forest farm blanketed in lush green vegetation in Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In recent years, Ningxia has leveraged major national ecological projects such as "Shan-shui (Mountain-river) Initiative" to expand green spaces and improve the ecological environment of the Liupan Mountains, which serves as a vital ecological security barrier in northwest China. Photo by Wang Peng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liupan Mountains Ecological Barrier - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the Madong Mountain forest farm blanketed in lush green vegetation in Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In recent years, Ningxia has leveraged major national ecological projects such as "Shan-shui (Mountain-river) Initiative" to expand green spaces and improve the ecological environment of the Liupan Mountains, which serves as a vital ecological security barrier in northwest China. Photo by Wang Peng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liupan Mountains Ecological Barrier - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the Madong Mountain forest farm blanketed in lush green vegetation in Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In recent years, Ningxia has leveraged major national ecological projects such as "Shan-shui (Mountain-river) Initiative" to expand green spaces and improve the ecological environment of the Liupan Mountains, which serves as a vital ecological security barrier in northwest China. Photo by Wang Peng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liupan Mountains Ecological Barrier - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the Madong Mountain forest farm blanketed in lush green vegetation in Yuanzhou District of Guyuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. In recent years, Ningxia has leveraged major national ecological projects such as "Shan-shui (Mountain-river) Initiative" to expand green spaces and improve the ecological environment of the Liupan Mountains, which serves as a vital ecological security barrier in northwest China. Photo by Wang Peng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xixia Imperial Tombs inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site - China

This photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows a Xixia imperial tomb under the stars in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. China's Xixia Imperial Tombs were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Friday during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France. The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 60. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xixia Imperial Tombs inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site - China

A drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows a Xixia imperial tomb in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. China's Xixia Imperial Tombs were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Friday during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France. The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 60. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xixia Imperial Tombs inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site - China

A drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows two Xixia imperial tombs in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. China's Xixia Imperial Tombs were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Friday during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France. The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 60. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xixia Imperial Tombs inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site - China

This photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows a Xixia imperial tomb under the stars in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. China's Xixia Imperial Tombs were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Friday during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France. The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 60. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xixia Imperial Tombs inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site - China

A drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows a Xixia imperial tomb in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. China's Xixia Imperial Tombs were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on Friday during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France. The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 60. Photo by Wang Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bird Migration - China

An aerial drone photo shows black-necked cranes at Caohai National Nature Reserve in the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, December 16, 2024. Caohai National Nature Reserve is an important wintering ground for black-necked cranes. In recent years, the population of wintering black-necked cranes has increased, thanks to the local authorities' efforts in ecosystem restoration and patrolling. Currently, the reserve is home to nearly 100,000 wintering migratory birds, including 2,500-plus black-necked cranes as well as other species such as grey cranes and bar-headed geese. Photo by Wang Chunliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bird Migration - China

An aerial drone photo shows black-necked cranes at Caohai National Nature Reserve in the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, December 16, 2024. Caohai National Nature Reserve is an important wintering ground for black-necked cranes. In recent years, the population of wintering black-necked cranes has increased, thanks to the local authorities' efforts in ecosystem restoration and patrolling. Currently, the reserve is home to nearly 100,000 wintering migratory birds, including 2,500-plus black-necked cranes as well as other species such as grey cranes and bar-headed geese. Photo by Wang Chunliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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