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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock (front) and the old dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock (R) and the old dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows a building at the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows a building at the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock (front) and the old dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock (R) and the old dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yan Qiangqiang makes gourd crafts in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. In 2016, Yan Qiangqiang opened a store in Qikou selling gourd crafts. His craft skills brings him an annual income of more than 100,000 yuan (about 13,696 U.S. dollars). Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Ph

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hailong presents a vinegar product in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Zhang once worked as a truck driver and opened a vinegar shop in the Qikou ancient town in 2018. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Photo by Liu Liangliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Zhang Zhenhua (R) briefs the history of the Qikou ancient town for tourists in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Zhang started working as a tour guide in 2006. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Photo by Liu Liangliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Feng Yan'ai displays hand-sewn cloth tigers in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Cloth tigers and shoes made by Feng have gained great popularity among tourists and earn her more than 30,000 yuan (about 4108 U.S. dollars) per year. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Xi

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Feng Yanai makes a cloth tiger in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Cloth tigers and shoes made by Feng have gained great popularity among tourists and earn her more than 30,000 yuan (about 4108.78 U.S. dollars) per year. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Xinhua/Zhan

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Chen Yuxiang (R) and her son Li Yanjun do livestream in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Chen started introducing local delicacies and displaying scenery of the Qikou ancient town via livestream in 2021. She soon garnered more than 200,000 followers. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the t

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Zhang Baosheng (front) rides a speedboat on the Yellow River in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Zhang once worked on ferries. In 2000 he got a driving license of speedboats and started to drive tourists on the Yellow River for sightseeing amid slack season of agricultural production. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Li Yonglin brushes his donkey in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Li would decorate his donkey and provide it to tourists for riding amid slack season of agricultural production. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Jia Juan introduces dishes of her own restaurant to tourists in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Jia once worked as a tour guide in the Qikou ancient town and started to run a restaurant in 2011. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Jia Juan presents a dish of her own restaurant in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Jia once worked as a tour guide in the Qikou ancient town and started to run a restaurant in 2011. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023 shows a view of the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Photo by Liu Liangliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hailong invites tourists to taste his vinegar products in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Zhang once worked as a truck driver and opened a vinegar shop in the Qikou ancient town in 2018. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Photo by Liu Liangliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Liu Jintu grooms his camel in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Seeing the rapid development of tourism in the Qikou ancient town, Liu quit his job at construction sites. He bought a camel in 2016 and provided it to tourists for rides. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry.

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yan Qiangqiang makes gourd crafts in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. In 2016, Yan Qiangqiang opened a store in Qikou selling gourd crafts. His craft skills brings him an annual income of more than 100,000 yuan (about 13,696 U.S. dollars). Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Ph

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Li Tan'en works at a theater in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. In 2020, Li ended his career as a migrant worker and served as a staff member for a local theater in the Qikou ancient town. The job brings him an annual income of more than 50,000 yuan (about 6,848 U.S. dollars). Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in t

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 2, 2023 shows a view of the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Li Tan'en works at a theater in Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. In 2020, Li ended his career as a migrant worker and served as a staff member for a local theater in the Qikou ancient town. The job brings him an annual income of more than 50,000 yuan (about 6,848 U.S. dollars). Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the t

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Li Yonglin leads his donkey in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Li would decorate his donkey and provide it to tourists for riding amid slack season of agricultural production. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Liu Jintu (L) leads his camel in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 2, 2023. Seeing the rapid development of tourism in the Qikou ancient town, Liu quit his job at construction sites. He bought a camel in 2016 and provided it to tourists for rides. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism indust

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CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 2, 2023 shows a view of the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30,000 in the town are engaged in the tourism industry. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

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Syria unrest

HOMS, Syria - Photo taken on May 8, 2012, shows Baba Amr district of Homs, a rebel stronghold in western Syria. Many buildings have been severely damaged and left in disrepair.

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China-funded road project breaks ground in Jordan

STORY: China-funded road project breaks ground in Jordan DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. various of a ceremony STORYLINE: The project of upgrading and rebuilding the Al-Salt/Al-Ardah Road in Jordan, which is funded by the Chinese government, broke ground on Thursday. At the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong said the project would improve the road condition, boost logistics efficiency, and promote the development of tourism, industry and agriculture in Jordan. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan "This road is in disrepair. The Chinese government is the main sponsor, and our Chinese enterprises and Jordanian enterprises jointly undertake the repair project. It can not only improve the local road conditions, but also promote logistics, transportation, and the local people's livelihood. Since the establishment

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JAPAN-TOKYO-ARCHITECTURE-DEMOLITION

(220412) -- TOKYO, April 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man takes photos of the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building in Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 2022. The Nakagin Capsule Tower Building is a mixed-use residential and office tower, located in Shimbashi of Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building has fallen into disrepair. In March 2022, it was announced that the building is to be demolished. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-ARCHITECTURE-DEMOLITION

(220412) -- TOKYO, April 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 12, 2022 shows the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building in Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan. The Nakagin Capsule Tower Building is a mixed-use residential and office tower, located in Shimbashi of Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building has fallen into disrepair. In March 2022, it was announced that the building is to be demolished. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-ARCHITECTURE-DEMOLITION

(220412) -- TOKYO, April 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 12, 2022 shows the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building in Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan. The Nakagin Capsule Tower Building is a mixed-use residential and office tower, located in Shimbashi of Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building has fallen into disrepair. In March 2022, it was announced that the building is to be demolished. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-ARCHITECTURE-DEMOLITION

(220412) -- TOKYO, April 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 12, 2022 shows the entrance of the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building in Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan. The Nakagin Capsule Tower Building is a mixed-use residential and office tower, located in Shimbashi of Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building has fallen into disrepair. In March 2022, it was announced that the building is to be demolished. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-ARCHITECTURE-DEMOLITION

(220412) -- TOKYO, April 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 12, 2022 shows the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building (C) in Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan. The Nakagin Capsule Tower Building is a mixed-use residential and office tower, located in Shimbashi of Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building has fallen into disrepair. In March 2022, it was announced that the building is to be demolished. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Syria unrest

HOMS, Syria - Photo taken on May 8, 2012, shows Baba Amr district of Homs, a rebel stronghold in western Syria. Many buildings have been severely damaged and left in disrepair. (Kyodo)