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FRANCE. HAUT-RHIN (68) AERIAL VIEW TAKEN ON A WINTER MORNING OVER WATTWILLER, FRANCE, IN THE HAUT-RHIN DEPARTMENT, GRAND EST REGION, UNDER A COLD, CLEAR SKY REVEALING THE VILLAGE AT THE FOOT OF THE VOSGES MOUNTAINS. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Vosges

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) AERIAL VIEW TAKEN ON A WINTER MORNING OVER WATTWILLER, UNDER A COLD, CLEAR SKY REVEALING THE VILLAGE AT THE FOOT OF THE VOSGES MOUNTAINS. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Flock of Migratory Geese Flies in Formation Over Jinchang, Gansu

On October 11, 2025, in Jinchang, Gansu, a video captured the spectacular sight of a vast flock of migratory geese flying southward in perfect formation. Against the clear autumn sky, the birds formed long V-shaped lines that shifted and swayed with the wind, creating a mesmerizing natural display.

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China: Thousands of Migratory Geese Form Majestic “V” in Henan Sky

On October 8, 2025, in Sanmenxia, Henan, a video captured an awe-inspiring sight of thousands of migratory geese soaring through the clear autumn sky. The massive flock formed a perfect “V” shape as they flew south.

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China: Mysterious Cloud Spotted Over Sky Of Jinan, Shandong

This is the unusual moment that a perfectly rectangular "bilayer cloud" floating solo in a clear sky, resembling a "placed" object. On November 26, 2024, in Jinan, Shandong, the video clearly showed the cloud’s edges sharply defined against the backdrop of blue, sparking intrigue and speculation. Experts suggested that the shape might have been due to the contrails of a high-speed aircraft. When aviation fuel, primarily composed of hydrocarbons, burned, the hydrogen in the fuel combined with oxygen to form water vapor. This vapor rapidly condensed into ice crystals in the cold upper atmosphere, creating a streaking effect that from the ground appeared smooth and thread-like. While the exact cause was still a topic of discussion, it left a lasting impression on those who saw it.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Brings Gusty Winds And Heavy Rainfall Ahead Of Landfall

Typhoon Krathon was expected to make landfall in Kaohsiung at midday on October 3. Before its formal arrival, it had already brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage that included downed trees and flooding in various cities. Nearly 5,000 households in Kaohsiung were experiencing power shortages. This video shows the high waves along the coast of Pingtung County.

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China: Steaming Streetlights In Chongqing Prompts Curiosity

On August 25, 2024, in Chongqing, a video captured a marvelous sight on the side of the road in the area. Under a clear blue sky, the streetlights emitted steam and seemed to be giving off a noticeable heat wave due to the soaring temperatures. But in reality, according to media reports, this is actually a spray cooling feature added to the streetlights in response to the hot weather.

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People learn the skills of kayaking at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 28, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man experiences motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People install batteries of surfboards at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man and his child paddle a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts enjoy the sunset at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 28, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man selects his kayak at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts carry motor surfboards at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows a young man paddling a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man paddles a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts communicate with each other at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows people experiencing motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man experiences motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young woman paddles a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man selects his kayak at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows young people talking with each other while experiencing paddleboarding in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts select the paddle board at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man selects his kayak at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A water sports enthusiast carries a paddle board at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows a young woman experiencing motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts clean a motor surfboard at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial drone photo, members of a canal maintenance team clean up fallen leaves and gravel near a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wher

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows members of a canal maintenance team posing for a group photo near a canal on the cliffs on April 24, 2024 (above, photo by Xinhua photographer Yang Wenbin), and members of a canal construction team posing for a group photo on the cliffs in 1960 (below, photo by Wang Zhenxiang), in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged m

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows members of a canal maintenance team patrolling a canal on the cliffs on April 24, 2024 (L, photo by Xinhua photographer Yang Wenbin), and members of a canal construction team building a canal on the cliffs in 1960 (R, photo by Wang Zhenxiang), in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight rese

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Liu Xinzhi, a builder of a canal on the cliffs, talking about the construction of a canal in the past on April 24, 2024 (L, photo by Xinhua photographer Yang Wenbin), and Liu Xinzhi (1st R) building a canal on the cliffs with other villagers in 1960 (R, photo by Wang Zhenxiang), in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows members of a canal maintenance team cleaning up a canal on the cliffs on April 24, 2024 (above, photo by Xinhua photographer Yang Wenbin), and members of a canal construction team building a canal on the cliffs in 1960 (below, photo by Wang Zhenxiang), in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed e

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of a canal maintenance team patrol a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these canals remain vital fo

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken from April 24 to 25, 2024 shows part of the original builders of the canals on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Tod

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager works in a field irrigated by water from the canals on the cliffs of Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these canals rem

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial drone photo, members of a canal maintenance team patrol a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today,

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows terraced fields irrigated by water from the canals on the cliffs of Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, the

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A member of a canal maintenance team cleans up fallen rocks near a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of a canal maintenance team pose for a group photo near a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 25, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these c

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial drone photo, members of a canal maintenance team clean up fallen leaves and gravel near a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wher

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of a canal maintenance team patrol a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these canals remain vital fo

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A member of a canal maintenance team patrols a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these canals remain vital

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A member of a canal maintenance team cleans up fallen rocks near a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial drone photo, members of a canal maintenance team clean up a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 25, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of a canal maintenance team patrol a canal in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these canals remain vital for agricultural

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial drone photo, members of a canal maintenance team check the water flow of a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 24, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-CLIFF-CANAL-PROTECTION (CN)

(240428) -- BIJIE, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A member of a canal maintenance team cleans up a canal on the cliffs in Shengji Township of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 25, 2024. On the precipitous cliffs, there are several canals that provide water for nearby farmlands in Shengji Township. One of the daily work for canals' maintenance team members is to clear withered branches and fallen rocks out of the canals. In Shengji Township, it is a typical karst landform. Rainwater swiftly permeates the hills and grounds after falling from the sky, little of which can be left for local people's livelihood. From the 1950s to the 1970s, with support of water conservancy departments, local villagers tirelessly carved out ten canals spanning over 130 kilometers amid the rugged mountains and constructed eight reservoirs. With the completion of these canals and reservoirs, previously barren lands were transformed into fertile ones wherever the water flowed. Today, these canals remain vita

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US Forces Shoot Down Houthi Missiles And Drones

Handout photo dated Januart 23, 2021 shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) sails under the night sky in the Atlantic Ocean. On Tuesday, U.S. fighter jets and a warship shot down an onslaught of missiles and attack drones in the southern Red Sea over a 10-hour period, military officials said. The downed weapons included a dozen one-way attack drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles and two land attack cruise missiles. “U.S. assets, to include the USS Laboon and F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, shot them down,” said U.S. Central Command, the Pentagon’s top combatant command in the Middle East. “There was no damage to ships in the area or reported injuries.” It wasn’t clear exactly what the drones and missiles were targeting, but U.S. forces in the region have carried out a number of “self-defense strikes” and shot down other drones and rockets in recent months. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Jeremy R. Boan via ABACAP

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Sandstorm Hit Hami

HAMI, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - The clear sky is obscured by a sandstorm in Hami, Xinjiang province, China, July 2, 2023.

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Sandstorm Hit Hami

HAMI, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - The clear sky is obscured by a sandstorm in Hami, Xinjiang province, China, July 2, 2023.