US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket of former US President Jimmy Carter arrives on a horse-drawn caisson to the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 January 2025. Carter, the 39th US president, died at age 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on 29 December 2024. Photo by Shawn Thew / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket of former US President Jimmy Carter arrives on a horse-drawn caisson to the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 07 January 2025. Carter, the 39th US president, died at age 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on 29 December 2024. Photo by Shawn Thew / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

Amy Carter and her husband John Joseph "Jay" Kelly, front left, and other family members, watch as the casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter is placed on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

Family members watch as the casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter is placed on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy watch as the casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter is transferred to a horse-drawn caisson in front of the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, on its way to the U.S. Capitol. Carter died Dec. 29, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

Members of the Carter family, including Amy Carter, left, Jeff Carter, center, and Becky Carter, follow the casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter is moved from the hearse to be placed on a horse-drawn caisson at the Navy Memorial in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter rests on a horse-drawn caisson as it arrives at the East Front of U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

As members of the Carter family follow, the casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter moves toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

A member of the military salutes as the casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter passes as it heads toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter moves toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter moves toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter moves toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

Members of law enforcement salute as the casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter passes as it moves toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter moves toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter moves on Constitution Avenue toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter moves toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

People watch as the casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter passes as it moves toward the U.S. Capitol on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

The casket containing the remains of former President Jimmy Carter moves down Pennsylvania Avenue on a horse-drawn caisson in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, on its way to the U.S. Capitol. Carter died Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. Photo by Susan Walsh / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

RUGAO, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Photo taken on Aug 23, 2024 shows the sinking construction site of the north anchoring caisson foundation of Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge in Rugao, East China's Jiangsu province.

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

RUGAO, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Photo taken on Aug 23, 2024 shows the sinking construction site of the north anchoring caisson foundation of Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge in Rugao, East China's Jiangsu province.

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

RUGAO, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Photo taken on Aug 23, 2024 shows the sinking construction site of the north anchoring caisson foundation of Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge in Rugao, East China's Jiangsu province.

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

RUGAO, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Photo taken on Aug 23, 2024 shows the sinking construction site of the north anchoring caisson foundation of Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge in Rugao, East China's Jiangsu province.

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

RUGAO, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Photo taken on Aug 23, 2024 shows the sinking construction site of the north anchoring caisson foundation of Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge in Rugao, East China's Jiangsu province.

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

RUGAO, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Photo taken on Aug 23, 2024 shows the sinking construction site of the north anchoring caisson foundation of Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge in Rugao, East China's Jiangsu province.

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge Construction

RUGAO, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Photo taken on Aug 23, 2024 shows the sinking construction site of the north anchoring caisson foundation of Zhangjinggao Yangtze River Bridge in Rugao, East China's Jiangsu province.

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows a caisson ceiling of the Longfu Temple displayed in Taisui hall of the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that high

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows a caisson ceiling of the Longfu Temple displayed in the worship hall of the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that

Chinese company installs the first caisson of Cameroon mega port phase II

STORY: Chinese company installs the first caisson of Cameroon mega port phase II DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:49 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kribi Deep Seaport 2. various of Jean Ernest Ngalle Bibehe 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICE MELOM, General manager of Port Authority of Kribi 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU DI, Deputy general manager of CHEC STORYLINE: China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) has started construction work on the second phase of the Kribi Deep Seaport in southwestern Cameroon with the installation of the first caisson that forms the wharves. Speaking at the event marking the installation of the caisson on Saturday, Cameroonian Minister of Transport Jean Ernest Ngalle Bibehe said that the extension will help improve the efficiency of the Kribi Deep Seaport and enable Cameroon to become a maritime hub in Central and West Africa. A total of 36 caissons, each weighing about 2,600 tonnes, will be installed on the about 700-meter extension quay,

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT PHASE II-CAISSON

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT PHASE II-CAISSON

(221024) -- YAOUNDE, Oct. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 22, 2022 shows the caisson for the construction of phase II of Kribi Deep Seaport in Kribi, Cameroon. China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) has started construction work on the second phase of the Kribi Deep Seaport in southwestern Cameroon with the installation of the first caisson that form the wharves. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT PHASE II-CAISSON

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT PHASE II-CAISSON

(221024) -- YAOUNDE, Oct. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 22, 2022 shows the caisson for the construction of phase II of Kribi Deep Seaport in Kribi, Cameroon. China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) has started construction work on the second phase of the Kribi Deep Seaport in southwestern Cameroon with the installation of the first caisson that form the wharves. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT PHASE II-CAISSON

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT PHASE II-CAISSON

(221024) -- YAOUNDE, Oct. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 22, 2022 shows technicians working to install the first caisson of phase II construction of the Kribi Deep Seaport in Kribi, Cameroon. China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) has started construction work on the second phase of the Kribi Deep Seaport in southwestern Cameroon with the installation of the first caisson that form the wharves. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT PHASE II-CAISSON

CAMEROON-KRIBI-DEEP SEAPORT PHASE II-CAISSON

(221024) -- YAOUNDE, Oct. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 22, 2022 shows the caisson for the construction of phase II of Kribi Deep Seaport in Kribi, Cameroon. China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) has started construction work on the second phase of the Kribi Deep Seaport in southwestern Cameroon with the installation of the first caisson that form the wharves. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-OFFICIAL VIRTUAL CARTOON FIGURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-MOGAO GROTTOES-OFFICIAL VIRTUAL CARTOON FIGURE (CN)

(220707) -- DUNHUANG, July 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo provided by the Dunhuang Academy shows the prototype of Jiayao, the official virtual cartoon figure of Mogao Grottoes, with a human upper body, wings, and a bird-like lower body, playing the Chinese musical instrument pipa, on the caisson ceiling of cave No. 360 of Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. Originated from a half-woman, half-bird creature on millennia-old murals, Jiayao has become the official virtual cartoon figure of Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. Jiayao appears as a girl wearing traditional robes with feathers sprouted from her back. The animation depicts her experience with the relics and interactions with other characters from the murals. TO GO WITH "Feature: Virtual "bird-woman" ambassador spreads Dunhuang culture" (Dunhuang Academy/Handout via Xinhua)

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Workers carry out construction work on the steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 28, 2021. The steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, built by China Railway Bridge Bureau, has successfully sunk, reaching the target of -65m.

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Steel caisson for pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge after final subsidence is realized in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, Jan. 28, 2021. The steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, built by China Railway Bridge Bureau, has successfully sunk, reaching the target of -65m.

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Steel caisson for pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge after final subsidence is realized in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, Jan. 28, 2021. The steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, built by China Railway Bridge Bureau, has successfully sunk, reaching the target of -65m.

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Workers carry out construction work on the steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 28, 2021. The steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, built by China Railway Bridge Bureau, has successfully sunk, reaching the target of -65m.

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Steel caisson for pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge after final subsidence is realized in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, Jan. 28, 2021. The steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, built by China Railway Bridge Bureau, has successfully sunk, reaching the target of -65m.

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Workers carry out construction work on the steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Jan 28, 2021. The steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, built by China Railway Bridge Bureau, has successfully sunk, reaching the target of -65m.

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Changtai Yangtze River Bridge Construction

Steel caisson for pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge after final subsidence is realized in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, Jan. 28, 2021. The steel caisson of Pier 6 of the main tower of Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, built by China Railway Bridge Bureau, has successfully sunk, reaching the target of -65m.