China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year Celebrations in UK

New Year Celebrations in UK

Fireworks explode in front of the London Eye in celebration of the New Year in London, Britain, on January 1, 2026. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Yang Yiyun returns a shot during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Harimoto Miwa returns a shot during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Yang Yiyun serves during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Yang Yiyun reacts during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Harimoto Miwa serves during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Yang Yiyun competes during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Yang Yiyun serves during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Harimoto Miwa serves during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

WTT Star Contender - Women's Single Quarterfinal - London

Harimoto Miwa competes during women's singles quarterfinal between Yang Yiyun of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan in the WTT Star Contender London 2025 in London, Britain, on October 25, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) shakes hands with visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) shakes hands with visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) talks with visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) welcomes visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) poses with visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

Flags held by protesters are pictured near the Big Ben in London, Britain, Oct. 11, 2025. Tens of thousands people took to the street here on Saturday in support of Palestine. Photo by/Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

Protesters in support of Palestine are pictured in London, Britain, Oct. 11, 2025. Tens of thousands people took to the street here on Saturday in support of Palestine. Photo by/Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

A protester waves flags near the London Eye in London, Britain, Oct. 11, 2025. Tens of thousands people took to the street here on Saturday in support of Palestine. Photo by/Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

Palestine March and Protests in London - UK

A boy in support of Palestine calls slogans in London, Britain, Oct. 11, 2025. Tens of thousands people took to the street here on Saturday in support of Palestine. Photo by/Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of British Museum Director in London - UK

Portrait of British Museum Director in London - UK

Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in London, Britain, Sept. 29, 2025. TO GO WITH "Interview: British Museum director eyes deeper cooperation with China" Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of British Museum Director in London - UK

Portrait of British Museum Director in London - UK

Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in London, Britain, Sept. 29, 2025. TO GO WITH "Interview: British Museum director eyes deeper cooperation with China" Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of British Museum Director in London - UK

Portrait of British Museum Director in London - UK

Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in London, Britain, Sept. 29, 2025. TO GO WITH "Interview: British Museum director eyes deeper cooperation with China" Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (R) celebrate during the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (L) celebrate during the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova (L)/Elise Mertens compete during the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

(Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Elise Mertens (Belgium)/Veronika Kudermetova (Russia) (from L to R) pose during the awarding ceremony after their women's doubles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (R) celebrate victory after the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (R) celebrate victory after the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (L) kiss their trophies during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (R) compete during the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (L) celebrate with their trophies during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (R) compete during the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (L) celebrate victory after the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Women s Doubles Final - Wimbledon 2025

Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens (L) celebrate with their trophies during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final between Hsieh Su-Wei (Chinese Taipei)/Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) and Veronika Kudermetova (Russia)/Elise Mertens (Belgium) at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Britain, July 13, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris 2nd R-, Kick Sauber's driver Nico Hulkenberg 1st R- of Germany and McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri 2nd L- pose for a group photo during the awarding ceremony after the Formula One British Grand Prix 2025 at the Silverstone Circuit in London, Britain, July 6, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrates with his trophy during the awarding ceremony after the Formula One British Grand Prix 2025 at the Silverstone Circuit in London, Britain, July 6, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrates during the awarding ceremony after the Formula One British Grand Prix 2025 at the Silverstone Circuit in London, Britain, July 6, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrates with his trophy during the awarding ceremony after the Formula One British Grand Prix 2025 at the Silverstone Circuit in London, Britain, July 6, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrates with his trophy during the awarding ceremony after the Formula One British Grand Prix 2025 at the Silverstone Circuit in London, Britain, July 6, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

Lando Norris Celebrates His Trophy F1 British GP 2025 - UK

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris kisses his trophy during the awarding ceremony after the Formula One British Grand Prix 2025 at the Silverstone Circuit in London, Britain, July 6, 2025. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heatwave in London - UK

Heatwave in London - UK

A man jumps into a pond of Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on June 20, 2025. Britain recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as an amber heat health alert was issued across England. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heatwave in London - UK

Heatwave in London - UK

A dog cools off in a pond in Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on June 20, 2025. Britain recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as an amber heat health alert was issued across England. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heatwave in London - UK

Heatwave in London - UK

People swim in a pond of Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on June 20, 2025. Britain recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday as an amber heat health alert was issued across England. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China - U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting - London

China - U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting - London

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prior to the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism in London, Britain, on June 9, 2025. The meeting opened here on Monday. He Lifeng attended the meeting with U.S. representatives. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China - U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting - London

China - U.S. Economic and Trade Meeting - London

Delegations of China and the U.S. pose for a group photo prior to the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism in London, Britain, on June 9, 2025. The meeting opened here on Monday. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the meeting with U.S. representatives. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM