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(240417) -- CANGZHOU, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows Chinese crabapple blossom near Huanghua Port in Cangzhou City, north China's Hebei Province. (Photo by Liu Jianling/Xinhua)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman shows beverage products made from Cut-leaf Crabapple in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 10, 2024. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers arrange beverage products made from Cut-leaf Crabapple at a packaging workshop of a food company in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 10, 2024. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 10, 2024 shows a villager bundling up Cut-leaf Crabapple saplings in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers select Cut-leaf Crabapple saplings in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 10, 2024. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager bundles up Cut-leaf Crabapple saplings in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 10, 2024. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers plant Cut-leaf Crabapple saplings in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 10, 2024. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on March 10, 2024 shows villagers selecting Cut-leaf Crabapple saplings in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers select Cut-leaf Crabapple fruits at a cold storage warehouse of a food company in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 10, 2024. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(SichuanMosaics)CHINA-SICHUAN-DAOFU-CUT-LEAF CRABAPPLE-RURAL ECONOMY (CN)

(240313) -- DAOFU, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers select Cut-leaf Crabapple fruits at a food company in Daofu County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 10, 2024. Growing in China's western Sichuan, southeastern Gansu and southeastern Xizang and other plateau areas, the Cut-leaf Crabapple is a cash crop whose leaves and fruits can be respectively made into herbal tea and beverage. As a good way to increase employment and income of local farmers, Daofu County has been implementing planting plan of this cash crop and cultivating its relative industry in recent years to meet the growing market demand. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Leafbirds

Leafbirds

RENHUAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - An orange-bellied Leafbirds rests on a crabapple flower branch in Nanzhu Forest Park in Renhuai city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Feb 16, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - A bee feeds on nectar from a crabapple flower in Chongqing, China, January 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - A bee feeds on nectar from a crabapple flower in Chongqing, China, January 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - A bee feeds on nectar from a crabapple flower in Chongqing, China, January 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - Crabapple flowers are in full bloom in Chongqing, China, Jan 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - A bee feeds on nectar from a crabapple flower in Chongqing, China, January 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - A bee feeds on nectar from a crabapple flower in Chongqing, China, January 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - A fork-tailed sunbird eats nectar from a crabapple flower in Chongqing, China, January 30, 2024.

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

Crabapple Flower Bloom in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2024 - A bee feeds on nectar from a crabapple flower in Chongqing, China, January 30, 2024.

Blooming flowers spur tourism in north China's Tianjin

STORY: Blooming flowers spur tourism in north China's Tianjin DATELINE: April 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flowers 2. various of tourists 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Ms. CHEN, Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Ms. LUO, Local resident 5. various of activities 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN JINGRU, Tourist 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WEN FENG, Manager of Xiaolou Tea Garden 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): PENG PENG, Director of Culture and Tourism Bureau, Heping District of Tianjin STORYLINE: As the weather gets warmer, blooming flowers have attracted many tourists and injected new impetus into the tourism market in north China's Tianjin. Several flower-themed festivals have also been held in the municipality, with activities including Hanfu shows, painting and calligraphy exhibitions staged. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Ms. CHEN, Local resident "The crabapple flowers are so beautiful. Because my home is close to the place, I come here every year."

80,000 people visit China's Tianjin University to view crabapple blossoms

STORY: 80,000 people visit China's Tianjin University to view crabapple blossoms DATELINE: April 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of crabapple blossoms in Tianjin University 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICOLE KUEH SHIAN MAUN, Malaysian student at Tianjin University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARRETO BARBOSA CARLOS MAURICIO, Colombian student at Tianjin University STORYLINE: Tianjin University in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Sunday opened its campus to the public to view crabapple blossoms. The one-day event attracted about 80,000 people. A choir consisting of around 40 foreign students from 19 countries and regions offered performances to the visitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICOLE KUEH SHIAN MAUN, Malaysian student at Tianjin University "I must say it's extraordinary. I'm so glad that our school has organized this crabapple blossom activity because I get to see so many people. Through joining the choir, I have met so many people from Panama,

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

(230401) -- TIANJIN, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the Dali Avenue of the Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin, March 31, 2023. The Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin attracted flocks of visitors during the blooming season of Chinese flowering crabapple recently. In order to further embrace the tourism boom brought by the blossoms, Heping District of Tianjin launched a series of events themed on Chinese flowering crabapple from March 31 to April 9, featuring float parade, light show and cultural fair. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

(230401) -- TIANJIN, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take part in an activity themed on Chinese flowering crabapple at the Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin, April 1, 2023. The Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin attracted flocks of visitors during the blooming season of Chinese flowering crabapple recently. In order to further embrace the tourism boom brought by the blossoms, Heping District of Tianjin launched a series of events themed on Chinese flowering crabapple from March 31 to April 9, featuring float parade, light show and cultural fair. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

(230401) -- TIANJIN, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 31, 2023 shows a light show themed on Chinese flowering crabapple at the Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin. The Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin attracted flocks of visitors during the blooming season of Chinese flowering crabapple recently. In order to further embrace the tourism boom brought by the blossoms, Heping District of Tianjin launched a series of events themed on Chinese flowering crabapple from March 31 to April 9, featuring float parade, light show and cultural fair. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

(230401) -- TIANJIN, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin, April 1, 2023. The Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin attracted flocks of visitors during the blooming season of Chinese flowering crabapple recently. In order to further embrace the tourism boom brought by the blossoms, Heping District of Tianjin launched a series of events themed on Chinese flowering crabapple from March 31 to April 9, featuring float parade, light show and cultural fair. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-TOURISM-CHINESE FLOWERING CRABAPPLE (CN)

(230401) -- TIANJIN, April 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 31, 2023 shows a light show themed on Chinese flowering crabapple at the Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin. The Wudadao historical urban area, or the Five Great Avenues, in north China's Tianjin attracted flocks of visitors during the blooming season of Chinese flowering crabapple recently. In order to further embrace the tourism boom brought by the blossoms, Heping District of Tianjin launched a series of events themed on Chinese flowering crabapple from March 31 to April 9, featuring float parade, light show and cultural fair. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)