Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snow covers Luonuer National Wetland Park in Weili County, Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, Jan 10, 2025.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Photo taken on Jan 10, 2025 shows the rime landscape of Populus euphratica at Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili County, Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Photo taken on Jan 10, 2025 shows the rime landscape of Populus euphratica at Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili County, Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snow covers Luonuer National Wetland Park in Weili County, Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, Jan 10, 2025.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snow covers Luonuer National Wetland Park in Weili County, Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, Jan 10, 2025.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Tourists play in the scenic area of Luobren village on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, Jan. 10, 2025.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Tourists play in the scenic area of Luobren village on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, Jan. 10, 2025.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Photo taken on Jan 10, 2025 shows the rime landscape of Populus euphratica at Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili County, Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snow covers Luonuer National Wetland Park in Weili County, Bayingoleng Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, Jan 10, 2025.

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Snowfall in Xinjiang

Tourists play in the scenic area of Luobren village on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region, Jan. 10, 2025.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Photovoltaic Power in Snow

Operation and maintenance personnel clean snow on photovoltaic modules in the 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic power generation project area of Weili County, Tarim Oilfield, Xinjiang, December 19, 2024.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

Blooming Poplar Forests in Weili

WEILI, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2024 - Photo taken on Oct 20, 2024 shows blooming poplar forests in Luobanur National Wetland Park in Weili county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - The meandering Tarim River nourishes vegetation along its banks in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - The meandering Tarim River nourishes vegetation along its banks in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - Guards maintain drip irrigation facilities at the Weili Section of the middle and lower reaches of Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - The meandering Tarim River nourishes vegetation along its banks in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - Photo taken on August 9, 2024 shows the desertification prevention demonstration zone in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - The meandering Tarim River nourishes vegetation along its banks in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - Photo taken on August 9, 2024 shows the desertification prevention demonstration zone in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - The meandering Tarim River nourishes vegetation along its banks in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - The meandering Tarim River nourishes vegetation along its banks in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - Guards maintain drip irrigation facilities at the Weili Section of the middle and lower reaches of Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - The meandering Tarim River nourishes vegetation along its banks in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

Prevent and Control Desertification in Xinjiang

BAZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - The meandering Tarim River nourishes vegetation along its banks in the Weili section of the middle and lower reaches of the Tarim River in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, Aug 9, 2024.

Highway Tunnel Connection in Urumqi

Highway Tunnel Connection in Urumqi

URUMQI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Workers pose for a group photo at the right hole of Tiemengguan Tunnel of the second tunnel of G0711 Urumqi to Weili Expressway in Urumqi, Xinjiang province, China, April 11, 2024.

Highway Tunnel Connection in Urumqi

Highway Tunnel Connection in Urumqi

URUMQI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - Workers pose for a group photo at the right hole of Tiemengguan Tunnel of the second tunnel of G0711 Urumqi to Weili Expressway in Urumqi, Xinjiang province, China, April 11, 2024.

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

BAZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2024 - Photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows the exit of Tiemengguan Tunnel on the Urumqi to Weili Expressway in Bazhou, Xinjiang Province, China.

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

BAZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2024 - Photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows the exit of Tiemengguan Tunnel on the Urumqi to Weili Expressway in Bazhou, Xinjiang Province, China.

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

BAZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2024 - Workers carry out measurements at the exit of Tiemengguan tunnel on the Urumqi to Weili Expressway in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, March 19, 2024.

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

BAZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2024 - Photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows the exit of Tiemengguan Tunnel on the Urumqi to Weili Expressway in Bazhou, Xinjiang Province, China.

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

BAZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2024 - Workers carry out measurements at the exit of Tiemengguan tunnel on the Urumqi to Weili Expressway in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, March 19, 2024.

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

Expressway Tunnel Constrction in Bazhou

BAZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2024 - Photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows the exit of Tiemengguan Tunnel on the Urumqi to Weili Expressway in Bazhou, Xinjiang Province, China.

All residents in China's Xinjiang entitled to free annual health checks: expert

STORY: All residents in China's Xinjiang entitled to free annual health checks: expert SHOOTING DATE: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinjiang 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHAO WEILI, Chinese Medical Association 3. various of Xinjiang STORYLINE: All residents in China's Xinjiang are entitled to free annual health checks since 2016, said a Chinese expert at an event held in Geneva. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHAO WEILI, Chinese Medical Association "Since 2020, the policy of free health examination of all has been adjusted from testing all those who should be tested, to testing all those who want to be tested, fully respecting the personal willingness and actual situation of residents. For Xinjiang, an economically underdeveloped region with a total population of more than 20 million, it's not an easy task financially for the government to provide people there with free health examinations that cover the whole life cycle