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Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the scenery in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the scenery in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the scenery in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the scenery in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows birds resting on trees in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

A cyclist rides in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the scenery in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

Hubei Province Landscape Scenery Illustrations - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the scenery in the Donghu Lake scenic area in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. (Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

The panda enclosure at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo is surrounded by visitors on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that twin giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, is pictured at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that he and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, is shown to the media at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that he and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, is shown to the media at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that he and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Lei Lei, a female giant panda, is shown to the media at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that she and her twin brother Xiao Xiao will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Lei Lei, a female giant panda, is shown to the media at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that she and her twin brother Xiao Xiao will be returned to China the following month.

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

A visitor learns about a humanoid robot at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People view exhibits at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People view an exhibit at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People learn about a ducted-fan drone at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People learn about self-propelled welding robots at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

A visitor learns about a smart mild hyperbaric oxygen chamber at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Staff members operate robots to collect data at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A staff member operates a robot to collect data in a supermarket scenario at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

People visit a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A staff member debugs a robot at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A robot grabs and passes a bottle of drinks to a customer at a humanoid robots 7S shop in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A visitor walks past robots displayed at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A staff member operates a robot to collect data in a cafe scenario at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Staff members operate a robot to collect data in a warehouse scenario at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Visitors enjoy robots performing at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Robots perform sporting techniques at a humanoid robots 7S shop in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A staff member operates a robot to collect data in a home life scenario at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

People visit a humanoid robots 7S shop in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A visitor walks past robots and components displayed at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

He Chao of Guangdong competes during the men's 3m springboard final of diving at China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

Zheng Jiuyuan of Hubei enters the venue before the men's 3m springboard final of diving at China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

Zheng Jiuyuan of Hubei competes during the men's 3m springboard final of diving at China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

Wang Zongyuan of Hubei enters the venue before the men's 3m springboard final of diving at China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

15th National Games - Men's 3M Springboard Final - China

He Chao of Guangdong competes during the men's 3m springboard final of diving at China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, November 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, November 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, November 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, November 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on November 9, 2025. Photo by Xiao Yijiu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

People visit the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

People visit the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

A man visits the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a set of bamboo slips on display during the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a set of bamboo slips on display during the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a set of bamboo slips on display during the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

People visit the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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