China: Driver Encounters Wild Siberian Tiger on Mountain Road in Jilin

In Jilin, China, a driver came face-to-face with a wild Siberian tiger on a mountain road on October 18, 2025, before the tiger eventually walked away into the forest.

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

PFW - Lisu Ethnic Clothing Runway

A model presents a creation of Lisu ethnic clothing from Yanbian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province as part of the "Sichuan Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Hundred Cites, A Hundred Crafts" cultural event during the 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival at the Chinese culture center in Paris, France, October 1, 2025. The 3rd Sino-French fashion and culture festival is held from Sept. 29 to October 6. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Dragon-Shaped Rainbow Cloud Graces Changbai Mountain

On December 5, 2024, in Yanbian, Jilin, a video captured a colorful cloud illuminated by sunlight, resembling a dragon's head, which is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture. Mr. Gao, who had worked in the area for over ten years, filmed the rare spectacle and expressed that it was the largest formation of its kind he had ever seen. He concluded the video by hoping that the auspicious cloud would bring good fortune to all who saw it.

Mammoth Three-dimensional Chromosome

Mammoth Three-dimensional Chromosome

A mammoth model is displayed at the Changbai Mountain Mammoth theme park in Yanbian, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. An international research team has successfully reconstructed the genome and three-dimensional chromosome structure of a mammoth that lived 52,000 years ago, the first such study using ancient DNA samples, the Chinese Science Journal reported.

Mammoth Three-dimensional Chromosome

Mammoth Three-dimensional Chromosome

A mammoth model is displayed at the Changbai Mountain Mammoth theme park in Yanbian, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. An international research team has successfully reconstructed the genome and three-dimensional chromosome structure of a mammoth that lived 52,000 years ago, the first such study using ancient DNA samples, the Chinese Science Journal reported.

Snakebite Cases

Snakebite Cases

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - A sign reading "Beware of snakes" is seen on a roadside in Yanbian, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 14, 2024.

Snakebite Cases

Snakebite Cases

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - A sign reading "Beware of snakes" is seen on a roadside in Yanbian, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 14, 2024.

Snakebite Cases

Snakebite Cases

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - A sign reading "Beware of snakes" is seen on a roadside in Yanbian, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 14, 2024.

Snakebite Cases

Snakebite Cases

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - A sign reading "Beware of snakes" is seen on a roadside in Yanbian, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 14, 2024.

Fangchuan Post

Fangchuan Post

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - Fangchuan Post in Hunchun, Yanbian, Jilin, China, July 14, 2024.

Fangchuan Post

Fangchuan Post

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - Fangchuan Post in Hunchun, Yanbian, Jilin, China, July 14, 2024.

Fangchuan Post

Fangchuan Post

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - Fangchuan Post in Hunchun, Yanbian, Jilin, China, July 14, 2024.

Luckin Coffee Stores Exceeded 20,000

Luckin Coffee Stores Exceeded 20,000

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A Luckin coffee shop is seen in Yanbian, Jilin province, China, July 16, 2024. On July 19, 2024, Luckin officially opened its 20,000th store, becoming the coffee chain brand with the largest number of stores in China.

Luckin Coffee Stores Exceeded 20,000

Luckin Coffee Stores Exceeded 20,000

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Luckin coffee is seen in a customer's hand in Yanbian, Jilin province, China, July 16, 2024. On July 19, 2024, Luckin officially opened its 20,000th store, becoming the coffee chain brand with the largest number of stores in China.

Luckin Coffee Stores Exceeded 20,000

Luckin Coffee Stores Exceeded 20,000

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Customers line up at a Luckin coffee shop in Yanbian, Jilin province, China, July 16, 2024. On July 19, 2024, Luckin officially opened its 20,000th store, becoming the coffee chain brand with the largest number of stores in China.

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - View of the Russia-North Korea railway bridge and the estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, July 14, 2024. The lower height of the bridge directly affects the navigation of the lower reaches of Tumen River.

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - View of the Russia-North Korea railway bridge and the estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, July 14, 2024. The lower height of the bridge directly affects the navigation of the lower reaches of Tumen River.

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - View of the Russia-North Korea railway bridge and the estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, July 14, 2024. The lower height of the bridge directly affects the navigation of the lower reaches of Tumen River.

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - View of the Russia-North Korea railway bridge and the estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, July 14, 2024. The lower height of the bridge directly affects the navigation of the lower reaches of Tumen River.

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - View of the Russia-North Korea railway bridge and the estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, July 14, 2024. The lower height of the bridge directly affects the navigation of the lower reaches of Tumen River.

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - View of the Russia-North Korea railway bridge and the estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, July 14, 2024. The lower height of the bridge directly affects the navigation of the lower reaches of Tumen River.

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

The Estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2024 - View of the Russia-North Korea railway bridge and the estuary of the Tumen River in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, July 14, 2024. The lower height of the bridge directly affects the navigation of the lower reaches of Tumen River.

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - Photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the Quanhe entry port in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, China.

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - Photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the Quanhe entry port in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, China.

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - Photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the Quanhe entry port in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, China.

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - Photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the Quanhe entry port in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, China.

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

Quanhe entry port in Hunchun

YANBIAN, CHINA - Photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows the Quanhe entry port in Hunchun city, Yanbian prefecture, Jilin province, China.

Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A sign that reads "Starbucks Made of Tianchi Lake Water" is displayed outside a Starbucks store in Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. Starbucks announced in its second quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report that it added 118 net new stores in the quarter, an increase of 14% over the same period last year, of which the total number of stores in China has reached 7,093.

Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A sign that reads "Starbucks Made of Tianchi Lake Water" is displayed outside a Starbucks store in Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. Starbucks announced in its second quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report that it added 118 net new stores in the quarter, an increase of 14% over the same period last year, of which the total number of stores in China has reached 7,093.

Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A sign that reads "Starbucks Made of Tianchi Lake Water" is displayed outside a Starbucks store in Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. Starbucks announced in its second quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report that it added 118 net new stores in the quarter, an increase of 14% over the same period last year, of which the total number of stores in China has reached 7,093.

Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

Starbucks Has 7093 Stores in China

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A sign that reads "Starbucks Made of Tianchi Lake Water" is displayed outside a Starbucks store in Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024. Starbucks announced in its second quarter of fiscal 2024 earnings report that it added 118 net new stores in the quarter, an increase of 14% over the same period last year, of which the total number of stores in China has reached 7,093.

Changbai Mountain Tour in Yanbian

Changbai Mountain Tour in Yanbian

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Tourists line up to visit Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024.

Changbai Mountain Tour in Yanbian

Changbai Mountain Tour in Yanbian

YANBIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - Tourists line up to visit Changbai Mountain scenic area in Yanbian city, Northeast China's Jilin province, July 16, 2024.