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China: Hundreds of Ducks Spin in Formation on Darkened Roadway

On December 29, 2025, in Zhejiang Province, located in eastern China, a video recorded a surreal nighttime scene in which more than a hundred ducks formed a tidy square formation in the middle of the road. Under the dim streetlights, the birds marched in a slow circular pattern, forcing passing vehicles to stop and give way. Drivers watched as the ducks continued turning rhythmically, appearing completely absorbed in their movement. Their orderly behavior at such a late hour puzzled many who viewed the clip, and the unusual gathering drew significant attention online.

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China: Carp Battles Fast-Moving Currents at Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou

A carp was filmed swimming fiercely against fast-moving currents in Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Monday, March 16. The fish was seen repeatedly beating its tail as it pushed forward against the rushing water.

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China: Panda Rolls and Tumbles Playfully at Zhejiang Zoo

On October 4, 2025, in Ningbo, located in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, a delightful video was filmed at the city’s wildlife park showing a chubby giant panda in action. The panda ran around the enclosure, repeatedly tumbling and rolling across the ground before climbing up to paw at the glass wall curiously. Visitors nearby laughed as the panda pressed its round face against the glass, appearing to interact with them. Its clumsy but endearing movements reminded many Chinese viewers of scenes from the movie Kung Fu Panda.

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Airport Snow Removal

An employee at Xiaoshan International Airport braves snow to carry luggage for passengers in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 20, 2026.

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Airport Snow Removal

A luggage cart is transporting passengers' luggage in the snow at Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 20, 2026.

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Airport Snow Removal

An employee at Xiaoshan International Airport is blowing snow off a commercial aircraft in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 20, 2026.

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Airport Snow Removal

Employees at Xiaoshan International Airport braved snow to carry luggage for passengers in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 20, 2026.

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GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Steel Market

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Steel piled up in the steel market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Steel Market

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is lifting steel at the steel market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Steel Market

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is lifting steel at the steel market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Steel Market

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is lifting steel at the steel market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Steel Market

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is lifting steel at the steel market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Steel Market

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is lifting steel at the steel market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Steel Market

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - A worker is lifting steel at the steel market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Steel Market

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Steel piled up in the steel market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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International Gold Price

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - A staff member of a gold shop is organizing gold jewelry in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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International Gold Price

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - A staff member of a gold shop is organizing gold jewelry in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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International Gold Price

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - A staff member of a gold shop is organizing gold jewelry in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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International Gold Price

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - Gold jewelry sold in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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International Gold Price

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The selling price of gold displayed by a gold shop has exceeded 1100 Chinese Yuan per gram in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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Investment Silver Bar

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - One kilogram investment silver bars for sale in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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Investment Silver Bar

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - One kilogram investment silver bars for sale in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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Investment Silver Bar

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - One kilogram investment silver bars for sale in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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Investment Silver Bar

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - One kilogram investment silver bars for sale in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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China: Mother Cat Rescues Kitten From High Stone Wall

On May 17, 2025, in Zhejiang Province in eastern China, a video captured a tense rescue as a frightened kitten clung to vines on a high stone wall. Struggling to hold on, the kitten dangled precariously while its mother paced anxiously along the edge above. After searching in vain for a safe way down, the mother cat finally summoned her courage and jumped to the ground below. Moments later, the kitten lost its grip and slipped from the vines, landing safely beside her. Relieved, the mother gently picked up the kitten in her mouth and, using footholds and vines, carefully climbed back up the stone wall. The dramatic moment ended on a reassuring note as the pair reached safety together.

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