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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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Demolition Plan in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 30, 2024 - The Zhaotong residential area, which has been included in the relocation plan, is seen in Shanghai, China, October 30, 2024.

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Demolition Plan in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 30, 2024 - The Zhaotong residential area, which has been included in the relocation plan, is seen in Shanghai, China, October 30, 2024.

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Demolition Plan in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 30, 2024 - The Zhaotong residential area, which has been included in the relocation plan, is seen in Shanghai, China, October 30, 2024.

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Demolition Plan in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 30, 2024 - The Zhaotong residential area, which has been included in the relocation plan, is seen in Shanghai, China, October 30, 2024.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A wingsuit flyer prepares to land with a parachute during a performance in Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 20, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Jingyi)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS TOPSHOT

(240720) -- BEIJING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A wingsuit flyer prepares to land with a parachute during a performance in Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 20, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Jingyi)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240124) -- BEIJING, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: All-out efforts in search of landslide survivors as death toll rises to 31 in SW China

(240123) -- KUNMING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer carries out rescue operation with a rescue dog at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: All-out efforts in search of landslide survivors as death toll rises to 31 in SW China

(240123) -- KUNMING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operations in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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Xinhua Headlines: All-out efforts in search of landslide survivors as death toll rises to 31 in SW China

(240123) -- KUNMING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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Xinhua Headlines: All-out efforts in search of landslide survivors as death toll rises to 31 in SW China

(240123) -- KUNMING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers set up the lighting equipment in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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Xinhua Headlines: All-out efforts in search of landslide survivors as death toll rises to 31 in SW China

(240123) -- KUNMING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operations in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The death toll from the landslide had climbed to 31 as of 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operations in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The death toll from the landslide had climbed to 31 as of 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows rescuers carrying out rescue operations in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The death toll from the landslide had climbed to 31 as of 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members test a base station for communications in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The death toll from the landslide had climbed to 31 as of 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers carry out rescue operations in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The death toll from the landslide had climbed to 31 as of 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers set up the lighting equipment in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The death toll from the landslide had climbed to 31 as of 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer carries out rescue operation with a rescue dog at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers transfer a folding bed at a temporary shelter in Zhenxiong County of Zhaotong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer carries out rescue operation with a rescue dog at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer carries out rescue operation with a rescue dog at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- ZHENXIONG, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. After a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday, China has been racing against time for rescue and disaster relief work. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. China's Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response level to the second-highest level for the landslide that struck southwestern Yunnan Province early Monday. The ministry has dispatched work teams to the disaster-hit area to guide the rescue and relief work. The landslide hit Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong in Yunnan Province at around 6 a.m. on Monday, burying 47 people, according to local headquarters for the disaster relief. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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Death toll rises to 11 in southwest China landslide

STORY: Death toll rises to 11 in southwest China landslide SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:15 LOCATION: ZHENXIONG, China CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of landslide site and rescue efforts STORYLINE: The death toll from a landslide that struck a mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Monday has climbed to 11, local authorities said on early Tuesday morning. The landslide occurred in Liangshan Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing. As of 10 p.m. Monday, 11 people were found dead, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. More than 1,000 rescue workers are carrying out search and rescue work at the site. Preliminary investigation by an expert group determined that the disaster resulted from a collapse in the steep cliff area atop the slope, said Wu Junyao, director of the natural resources and planning bureau of Zhaotong. The collapsed mass measured approximately 100 meters in

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-ZHANG GUOQING-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- KUNMING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspects the affected area, learns about the rescue progress, and studies the arrangements for rescue force at the landslide site in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. Zhang Guoqing has led a working group to rush to southwestern Yunnan Province after a landslide struck a local village early on Monday, calling for all-out efforts in search and rescue of the missing people. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-ZHANG GUOQING-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240123) -- KUNMING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visits injured people at a hospital in Zhenxiong County of Zhaotong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. Zhang Guoqing has led a working group to rush to southwestern Yunnan Province after a landslide struck a local village early on Monday, calling for all-out efforts in search and rescue of the missing people. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240122) -- KUNMING, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. China's Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response level to the second-highest level for the landslide that struck southwestern Yunnan Province early Monday. The ministry has dispatched work teams to the disaster-hit area to guide the rescue and relief work. The landslide hit Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong in Yunnan Province at around 6 a.m. on Monday, burying 47 people, according to local headquarters for the disaster relief. Seven people have been confirmed dead as of 6:30 p.m. Monday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240122) -- KUNMING, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. China's Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response level to the second-highest level for the landslide that struck southwestern Yunnan Province early Monday. The ministry has dispatched work teams to the disaster-hit area to guide the rescue and relief work. The landslide hit Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong in Yunnan Province at around 6 a.m. on Monday, burying 47 people, according to local headquarters for the disaster relief. Seven people have been confirmed dead as of 6:30 p.m. Monday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-RESCUE (CN)

(240122) -- KUNMING, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. China's Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response level to the second-highest level for the landslide that struck southwestern Yunnan Province early Monday. The ministry has dispatched work teams to the disaster-hit area to guide the rescue and relief work. The landslide hit Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong in Yunnan Province at around 6 a.m. on Monday, burying 47 people, according to local headquarters for the disaster relief. Seven people have been confirmed dead as of 6:30 p.m. Monday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE (CN)

(240122) -- ZHAOTONG, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. Seven people have been located and confirmed dead as of 6:30 p.m. Monday, following a landslide in southwest China's Yunnan Province, local authorities have said. The landslide occurred in Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at about 6 a.m. on Monday, with 47 people reported missing, according to the local disaster relief headquarters. A total of 795 rescue workers equipped with one drone and 120 vehicles, including excavators, loaders and transport vehicles, are carrying out search and rescue work at the site. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-EMERGENCY RESPONSE (CN)

(240122) -- ZHAOTONG, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work near the site of a landslide to ensure smooth communications in Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. The Ministry of Emergency Management has activated a level-III emergency response to a landslide that struck southwest China's Yunnan Province early Monday. On the same day, a level-IV emergency response was also launched by the national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief. The landslide occurred at 5:51 a.m. in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong. Preliminary investigations showed that a total of 47 people from 18 households were buried when the landslide occurred. (Xinhua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE (CN)

(240122) -- ZHAOTONG, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 22, 2024 shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Two people, previously reported missing, have been found and confirmed dead after a landslide struck southwest China's Yunnan Province, local authorities said Monday. The landslide hit Liangshui Village in the city of Zhaotong at around 6 a.m. on Monday, which led to 47 people missing, according to local headquarters for the disaster relief. More than 200 rescuers, together with 33 firefighting vehicles and 10 loading machines, are combing through the debris to search for the missing people. Over 200 residents have been evacuated to safer places. (Xinhua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE-EMERGENCY RESPONSE (CN)

(240122) -- ZHAOTONG, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work near the site of a landslide to ensure smooth communications in Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. The Ministry of Emergency Management has activated a level-III emergency response to a landslide that struck southwest China's Yunnan Province early Monday. On the same day, a level-IV emergency response was also launched by the national commission for disaster prevention, reduction and relief. The landslide occurred at 5:51 a.m. in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong. Preliminary investigations showed that a total of 47 people from 18 households were buried when the landslide occurred. (Xinhua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE (CN)

(240122) -- ZHAOTONG, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers work at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 22, 2024. A total of 47 people were buried in a landslide that struck southwest China's Yunnan Province early Monday. More than 200 rescuers together with 33 firefighting vehicles and 10 loading machines were combing the debris to search for the missing, after the disaster happened in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong at 5:51 a.m. on Monday. The buried villagers were from 18 households, according to the headquarters for the disaster relief. More than 200 residents were evacuated as the provincial commission for disaster reduction activated a Level-III emergency response for disaster relief. (Xinhua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE (CN)

(240122) -- ZHAOTONG, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot captured on Jan. 22, 2024 shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A total of 47 people were buried in a landslide that struck southwest China's Yunnan Province early Monday. More than 200 rescuers together with 33 firefighting vehicles and 10 loading machines were combing the debris to search for the missing, after the disaster happened in the Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong at 5:51 a.m. on Monday. The buried villagers were from 18 households, according to the headquarters for the disaster relief. More than 200 residents were evacuated as the provincial commission for disaster reduction activated a Level-III emergency response for disaster relief. (Xinhua)

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(SPOT NEWS)CHINA-YUNNAN-ZHAOTONG-LANDSLIDE (CN)

(240122) -- ZHAOTONG, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot captured on Jan. 22, 2024 shows rescuers working at the site of a landslide in Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A total of 47 people were buried in a landslide that struck southwest China's Yunnan Province early Monday. More than 200 rescuers together with 33 firefighting vehicles and 10 loading machines were combing the debris to search for the missing, after the disaster happened in the Liangshui Village, Tangfang Town in the city of Zhaotong at 5:51 a.m. on Monday. The buried villagers were from 18 households, according to the headquarters for the disaster relief. More than 200 residents were evacuated as the provincial commission for disaster reduction activated a Level-III emergency response for disaster relief. (Xinhua)

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#CHINA-YUNNAN-MILD WINTER-TOURISM(CN)

(240108) -- KUNMING, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 7, 2024 shows recreational vehicles (RVs) parking at a campsite in Zhaotong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Yunnan has attracted legions of tourists this winter due to its mild climate. (Photo by Yan Keren/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-YUNNAN-MILD WINTER-TOURISM(CN)

(240108) -- KUNMING, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 7, 2024 shows recreational vehicles (RVs) parking at a campsite in Zhaotong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Yunnan has attracted legions of tourists this winter due to its mild climate. (Photo by Yan Keren/Xinhua)

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CHINA-NEW YEAR-SCENERY-SUNRISE (CN)

(240101) -- BEIJING, Jan. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Black-necked cranes fly at sunrise at Yunnan Dashanbao National Nature Reserve in Zhaotong, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Jan. 1, 2024. (Photo by Zeng Sandong/Xinhua)

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Rural revitalization in China's Yunnan driven by bamboo industry

STORY: Rural revitalization in China's Yunnan driven by bamboo industry SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bamboo forests 2. various of a bamboo product company 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): OU XIANQIN, Bamboo product company manager STORYLINE: Villages in Zhaotong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province become more prosperous by developing the bamboo industry. The weather and climate in the areas are suitable for growing bamboo. Local people have taken advantage of its bamboo forests to produce furniture, homeware, decorations, and snacks to drive the local economy. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): OU XIANQIN, Bamboo product company manager "Our cooperative has 109 full-time workers and 359 part-time workers to produce furniture and handicrafts." Zhaotong has nearly 420,000 hectares of bamboo industry bases, with 176,000 hectares of land growing bamboo shoots. The local bamboo industry benefits 530,000 rural households

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Motorcycle driver offers raincoat to unsheltered mom and daughter in SW China's Yunnan

STORY: Motorcycle driver offers raincoat to unsheltered mom and daughter in SW China's Yunnan DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:22 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. a motorcycle driver offered her raincoat to an unsheltered mom and her daughter STORYLINE: A motorcycle driver offered her raincoat to an unsheltered mom and her daughter on a rainy day in Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)