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The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh (top) of Canada competing during the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.2 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (R) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.2 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on the morning of December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.2 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on the morning of December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.1 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.1 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.2 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.2 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (R) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.2 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.1 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.2 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (R) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (R) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view the Western Xia Mausoleum No.2 Mausoleum in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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World Heritage Western Xia Mausoleum

YINCHUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2025 - Aerial view Western Xia Mausoleum Mausoleum No.1 (L) and Mausoleum No.2 in Yinchuan, Ningxia, China on December 28, 2025.

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Wang Xinyu (C) of Guangdong, Lee Sze Wing (L) of Hong Kong and Kuok Kin Hang of Macao attend the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Photo taken on November 21, 2025 shows the general view of the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform before the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, November 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xia Yifang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Dust Devil Spotted Whirling in Gobi Desert, Haixi

A dust devil appeared in the Gobi Desert, in Heidushan, Haixi, on August 17. According to Ms. Xia, who filmed the scene, the miniature tornado danced across the terrain like a restless spirit, leaving trails of dust behind as it shifted unpredictably over the barren land.

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Katie Ledecky L) of the United States and Summer McIntosh of Canada compete during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Katie Ledecky of the United States competes during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Jack Alexy competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Patrick Sammon competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Jack Alexy competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Torri Huske 1st R) competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Torri Huske 1st R) competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Jack Alexy competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Kate Douglass competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Kate Douglass competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Team the United States' Patrick Sammon competes during the mixed 4X100m freestyle relay final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM