Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - VATICAN GARDENS : LOCATED IN THE OLDEST PART OF THE GARDENS, VILLA PIA (CASINA DI PIO IV) NOW HOUSES THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE PONTIFICAL ACADEMIES. THIS BUILDING WAS TO SERVE BOTH AS A SUMMER RESIDENCE OF THE POPE AND AS A HUNTING LODGE IN THE MIDDLE OF A NATURE THAT, AT THAT TIME, WAS STILL RICH IN GAME. THE SET CONSISTS OF FOUR BUILDINGS, PLACED AROUND AN ELLIPTICAL COURTYARD PAVED WITH MARBLE. ON BACKGROUND, THE DOME OF SAINT PETER'S BASILICA. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Huangpu River in Shanghai

Huangpu River in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2025 - Real estate buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, January 7, 2025.

Huangpu River in Shanghai

Huangpu River in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2025 - Real estate buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, January 7, 2025.

Huangpu River in Shanghai

Huangpu River in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2025 - Real estate buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, January 7, 2025.

Huangpu River in Shanghai

Huangpu River in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2025 - Real estate buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, January 7, 2025.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

China Chongqing Buildings

China Chongqing Buildings

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Buildings on both sides of the Jialing River are illuminated in Chongqing, China, on the evening of December 27, 2024.

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(240613) -- WENZHOU, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows buildings in the campus of Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is an international province-state friendship project jointly established by Wenzhou University in China's Zhejiang Province and Kean University in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Since its establishment in 2014, the WKU has exchanged more than 1,700 students with Kean University, providing opportunities for young people from both sides to explore cultural differences, break down silos and foster bilateral friendship. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(240613) -- WENZHOU, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows buildings in the campus of Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is an international province-state friendship project jointly established by Wenzhou University in China's Zhejiang Province and Kean University in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Since its establishment in 2014, the WKU has exchanged more than 1,700 students with Kean University, providing opportunities for young people from both sides to explore cultural differences, break down silos and foster bilateral friendship. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(240613) -- WENZHOU, June 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the buildings in the campus of Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is an international province-state friendship project jointly established by Wenzhou University in China's Zhejiang Province and Kean University in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Since its establishment in 2014, the WKU has exchanged more than 1,700 students with Kean University, providing opportunities for young people from both sides to explore cultural differences, break down silos and foster bilateral friendship. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(240613) -- WENZHOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the buildings in the campus of Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is an international province-state friendship project jointly established by Wenzhou University in China's Zhejiang Province and Kean University in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Since its establishment in 2014, the WKU has exchanged more than 1,700 students with Kean University, providing opportunities for young people from both sides to explore cultural differences, break down silos and foster bilateral friendship. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(240613) -- WENZHOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows buildings in the campus of Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is an international province-state friendship project jointly established by Wenzhou University in China's Zhejiang Province and Kean University in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Since its establishment in 2014, the WKU has exchanged more than 1,700 students with Kean University, providing opportunities for young people from both sides to explore cultural differences, break down silos and foster bilateral friendship. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-WENZHOU-KEAN UNIVERSITY (CN)

(240613) -- WENZHOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows buildings in the campus of Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) is an international province-state friendship project jointly established by Wenzhou University in China's Zhejiang Province and Kean University in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Since its establishment in 2014, the WKU has exchanged more than 1,700 students with Kean University, providing opportunities for young people from both sides to explore cultural differences, break down silos and foster bilateral friendship. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Zongzhi)

A visit to Kolmanskop ghost town in Namibia

STORY: A visit to Kolmanskop ghost town in Namibia SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: KOLMANSKOP, Namibia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kolmanskop ghost town STORYLINE: In the southern part of Namibia, heaps of sand fill the German-architecture-style buildings in deserted Kolmanskop town. Known as the ghost town, the once prosperous diamond mining hub has become a popular destination for both local and international travelers. Kolmanskop, located less than 10 kilometers from the main port of Lüderitz town, was founded in 1908 after a local rail worker named Zacharias Lewala discovered a diamond and showed it to August Stauch, a German railroad inspector and supervisor at that time. With the discovery of minerals, the town began to develop and attract more settlers. By the 1920s, Kolmanskop's population had grown to 1,200 from about 700 families. The diamond mines, however, dried up after World War I, depleting the town's resources and causing its

Egyptian FM reiterates addressing Sudan crisis as internal affair

STORY: Egyptian FM reiterates addressing Sudan crisis as internal affair SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and other buildings STORYLINE: Egypt on Monday reaffirmed its firm support in addressing the crisis in Sudan as an internal affair, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made the remarks during a meeting in the capital Cairo with the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello, who visited Egypt as part of his first regional tour since his appointment. The Egyptian top diplomat highlighted the importance of "addressing the conflict in Sudan as a purely Sudanese matter" and vowed Egypt's rejection of interference from "external parties" in the crisis. Both parties stressed the need for more consultations and coordination to assist Sudan in navigating its current challenges, the statement added. Sud

EU Council approves new aid fund for Ukraine

STORY: EU Council approves new aid fund for Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Europa and Justus Lipsius buildings 2. various of the Foreign Affairs Council 3. various of the Ukrainian and EU flags in front of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg STORYLINE: The Council of the European Union (EU) approved the creation of the Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF) in Brussels on Monday and earmarked 5 billion euros (5.4 billion U.S. dollars) for it. The decision was reached at the EU's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, where ministers discussed EU support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. UAF will allow the EU to further support the evolving needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces "through the provision of both lethal and non-lethal military equipment and training," the Council said. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, the EU has give

U.S.-British warplanes hit Yemen's Houthi camps

STORY: U.S.-British warplanes hit Yemen's Houthi camps SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houthi camps in Sanaa being pounded by airstrikes on Feb. 3, 2024 STORYLINE: Houthi camps in Yemen's capital Sanaa were hit by airstrikes on Saturday night, residents told Xinhua. The airstrikes hit camps around Sanaa, and the sound of many fighter jets could be heard in downtown Sanaa, residents said. The explosions occurred in the northern and southern mountains surrounding the capital, added the residents. According to the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, the airstrikes hit the mountain of al-Nahdain and Attan, both military camps controlled by the Houthi group. Residents near those mountains told Xinhua the explosions were very powerful, shaking the ground and smashing windows of many nearby buildings. Meanwhile, al-Masirah TV said "U.S.-British aggression" launched airstrikes on targets in the capital city. The U.

Eye-catching Hosier Lane in Melbourne, Australia

STORY: Eye-catching Hosier Lane in Melbourne, Australia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: MELBOURNE, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hosier Lane STORYLINE: Hosier Lane is a small lane located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. It is known for its vibrant street art, which covers the walls and buildings on both sides of the lane. The street art in Hosier Lane is a mix of different styles, including graffiti, stencils, paste-ups, and murals. The artworks often depict social and political issues and pop culture references, and many of them are created by local and international street artists. Hosier Lane has become Melbourne's iconic destination, it is also a part of the city's culture and is often used as a backdrop for movies, music videos and photo shoots. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Melbourne, Australia. (XHTV)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a Minnan red-brick building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and h

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows a view of Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province. Visitors to Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province will be enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local-style red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritage

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, an

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows a view of a historical building blending both Chinese and Western elements in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have tr

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local villager Cai Wenshi (C) talks with tourists at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural v

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritag

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at a Minnan red-brick building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restauran

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Shaopeng, an art curator and descendant of overseas Chinese, shows old family photos sent back from the Philippines in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of thes

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local villager Cai Wenshi (R) talks about the construction process of a historical building with tourists in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings h

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children take part in extracurricular activities at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural ve

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritag

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Shaopeng (L), an art curator and descendant of overseas Chinese, demonstrates his art installation to tourists at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government e

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children have fun in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritage centers. Since 20

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

(231109) -- LJUBLJANA, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hou Tenglong (L) and Huang Qicheng, experts from China's Palace Museum, restore the interior decorations of ancient Chinese buildings at the Slovene Ethnographic Museum in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 16, 2023. A late Slovenian private collector's dream that the country should have a museum of Chinese ethnography is finally about to come true thanks to the joint efforts of experts from both countries. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

(231109) -- LJUBLJANA, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows partial fragments of interior architectural decorations of ancient Chinese buildings at the Slovene Ethnographic Museum in Ljubljana, Slovenia. A late Slovenian private collector's dream that the country should have a museum of Chinese ethnography is finally about to come true thanks to the joint efforts of experts from both countries. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

(231109) -- LJUBLJANA, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows nails on the wooden gate model of ancient Chinese buildings at the Slovene Ethnographic Museum in Ljubljana, Slovenia. A late Slovenian private collector's dream that the country should have a museum of Chinese ethnography is finally about to come true thanks to the joint efforts of experts from both countries. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

(231103) -- GAZA, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy stands among the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Nov. 3, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed on Friday after an Israeli warplane attacked ambulances in front of the main gate of the Shifa Medical Complex, the largest hospital in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 9,200 Palestinians in Gaza and at least 1,400 Israelis, according to official figures from both sides. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

(231103) -- GAZA, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People search for survivors among the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Nov. 3, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed on Friday after an Israeli warplane attacked ambulances in front of the main gate of the Shifa Medical Complex, the largest hospital in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 9,200 Palestinians in Gaza and at least 1,400 Israelis, according to official figures from both sides. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

(231103) -- GAZA, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People search for survivors among the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Nov. 3, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed on Friday after an Israeli warplane attacked ambulances in front of the main gate of the Shifa Medical Complex, the largest hospital in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 9,200 Palestinians in Gaza and at least 1,400 Israelis, according to official figures from both sides. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKES

(231103) -- GAZA, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People search for survivors among the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Nov. 3, 2023. At least six Palestinians were killed on Friday after an Israeli warplane attacked ambulances in front of the main gate of the Shifa Medical Complex, the largest hospital in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has killed more than 9,200 Palestinians in Gaza and at least 1,400 Israelis, according to official figures from both sides. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)