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[Breaking News]Key bond yield hits 27-year high

TOKYO, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026.

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Green Onion Industry - China

A villager sorts green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Green Onion Industry - China

Villagers sort green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Green Onion Industry - China

Villagers sort green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Green Onion Industry - China

Villagers harvest green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Green Onion Industry - China

Villagers sort green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Green Onion Industry - China

Villagers sort green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Green Onion Industry - China

A villager shoulders harvested green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Green Onion Industry - China

A villager shoulders harvested green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Green Onion Industry - China

Villagers harvest green onions in Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, October 27, 2024. Jueshan Village has in recent years committed to planting green onions, with a planting area of 8,000 mu (about 533 hectares). More than 1,000 households have been engaged in cultivating green onions, generating an annual output value of 150 million yuan (about 21.13 million U.S. dollars). Photo by Huang Xiaobang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-TATAR ETHNIC CULTURE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240727) -- TACHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zaitunna (L) talks about traditional Tatar pastries with customers at her retail store in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Zaitunna, an ethnic Tatar woman living in Tacheng City of Xinjiang, is a representative inheritor of Saban Festival of Tatar ethnic group, which is one of the national intangible cultural heritages. She is also famous in the city for her expertise in making traditional Tatar pastries. Over the years, Zaitunna and her husband have been committed to the inheritance and promotion of Tatar ethnic culture. They used their old family house built in 1915 to establish the first family museum of Tatar ethnic culture in Tacheng City, displaying a collection of more than 500 pieces of old objects full of Tatar characteristics, which carry the life memories of the family for several generations. Today, their family museum attracts visitors from all over the country, and the Tatar past

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-"LONG HAIR VILLAGE" (CN)

(240701) -- LONGSHENG, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists select local specialties in Huangluo Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 27, 2024. Huangluo Village in south China's Guangxi is famous for the dramatically long hair worn by its women of the Yao ethnic group. The village has, in recent years, scaled up efforts to develop tourism industry by taking advantage of its ethnic cultures, including cloth weaving, dance and long hair care traditions. The village saw about 274,800 tourist trips between January and June this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Bo)

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-"LONG HAIR VILLAGE" (CN)

(240701) -- LONGSHENG, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists watch a performance staged by locals in Huangluo Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 27, 2024. Huangluo Village in south China's Guangxi is famous for the dramatically long hair worn by its women of the Yao ethnic group. The village has, in recent years, scaled up efforts to develop tourism industry by taking advantage of its ethnic cultures, including cloth weaving, dance and long hair care traditions. The village saw about 274,800 tourist trips between January and June this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Xinbo)

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-"LONG HAIR VILLAGE" (CN)

(240701) -- LONGSHENG, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign tourists interact with locals during a performance in Huangluo Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 27, 2024. Huangluo Village in south China's Guangxi is famous for the dramatically long hair worn by its women of the Yao ethnic group. The village has, in recent years, scaled up efforts to develop tourism industry by taking advantage of its ethnic cultures, including cloth weaving, dance and long hair care traditions. The village saw about 274,800 tourist trips between January and June this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhisen)

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ji Yu talks about palace carpet weaving at her studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 27, 2024. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on traditional dyeing and weaving techni

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Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:08 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Voice on site: "Okay, okay. Everything is OK." On May 18, 2023, Li Shengtao successfully glided off Mt. Qomolangma's South Col from an altitude of about 8,000 meters to the base camp area on the Nepali side. He became the first Chinese to accomplish this remarkable feat. Voice of Li Shengtao, Chinese paraglider "In May 2023, I successfully flew a paraglider over Mt. Qomolangma. At that moment, it felt as if I touched the sky." "No matter how high you fly, you always need to go back home. By the end of 2023, I returned to Lhasa." Over the past ten years, Li Shengtao has run a camp to promote the sport of paragliding in Xizang. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHENGTAO, Chinese paraglider "Hi, Xinyu." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG XINYU, Paragliding enthusiast "Here is for you." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): L

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Isoetes Yuhangensis

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - Photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. Recently, the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis was officially exhibited to the public at the Aquatic Plant Exhibition held at the Qianwang Temple in Hangzhou, giving people a close look at this critically endangered relent plant with a history of more than 300 million years. Isoetes yuhangensis is a State-level key protected plant. It has a history of more than 300 million years on earth, and the number of individual plants is about 1000.

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Isoetes Yuhangensis

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - Photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. Recently, the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis was officially exhibited to the public at the Aquatic Plant Exhibition held at the Qianwang Temple in Hangzhou, giving people a close look at this critically endangered relent plant with a history of more than 300 million years. Isoetes yuhangensis is a State-level key protected plant. It has a history of more than 300 million years on earth, and the number of individual plants is about 1000.

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Isoetes Yuhangensis

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - Photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. Recently, the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis was officially exhibited to the public at the Aquatic Plant Exhibition held at the Qianwang Temple in Hangzhou, giving people a close look at this critically endangered relent plant with a history of more than 300 million years. Isoetes yuhangensis is a State-level key protected plant. It has a history of more than 300 million years on earth, and the number of individual plants is about 1000.

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Isoetes Yuhangensis

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - Photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. Recently, the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis was officially exhibited to the public at the Aquatic Plant Exhibition held at the Qianwang Temple in Hangzhou, giving people a close look at this critically endangered relent plant with a history of more than 300 million years. Isoetes yuhangensis is a State-level key protected plant. It has a history of more than 300 million years on earth, and the number of individual plants is about 1000.

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Isoetes Yuhangensis

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 27, 2024 - Photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. Recently, the rare wild plant Isoetes yuhangensis was officially exhibited to the public at the Aquatic Plant Exhibition held at the Qianwang Temple in Hangzhou, giving people a close look at this critically endangered relent plant with a history of more than 300 million years. Isoetes yuhangensis is a State-level key protected plant. It has a history of more than 300 million years on earth, and the number of individual plants is about 1000.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor sprays water to moisturize fresh caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 22, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding C

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tashi Wange (R) and his wife Dekyi seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Township, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kang

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tsering Wangdu seeks for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the m

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tashi Wange (R) and his wife Dekyi seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyima Lhamo (R) and her brother Tashi Wangchug have lunch in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People dig caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main producing

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident keeps caterpillar fungus inside a box in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, o

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dekyi digs caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main producing

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident digs caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a temporary residence area built by the locals seeking for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by s

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyima Lhamo seeks for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor (L) and a local resident negotiate the price of fresh caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 22, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Sha

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palmo (L) and her mother Chodron seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding C

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor arranges fresh caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 22, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the ma

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People dig caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main prod

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a temporary residence area built by the locals seeking for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per yea

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident keeps caterpillar fungus inside a box in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding C

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tashi Wange (R) and his wife Dekyi seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Township, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town o

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palmo (L) and her mother Chodron seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kang

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyima Lhamo (R) and her brother Tashi Wangchug have lunch in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangdin

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident digs caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of th

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dekyi digs caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the main prod

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tashi Wange (R) and his wife Dekyi seek for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Ka

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor arranges fresh caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 22, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of