NEV Production And Sales - China

NEV Production And Sales - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows cars ready for transportation parking at a wharf in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province. China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector maintained strong momentum in production and sales in the first nine months of the year, according to industry data released Tuesday. NEV production jumped 35.2 percent year on year to 11.24 million units during the first three quarters, as reported by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Sales during the same period climbed 34.9 percent year on year to nearly 11.23 million units, accounting for 46.1 percent of total vehicle sales in China, CAAM data showed. Photo by Wang Chun /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEV Production And Sales - China

NEV Production And Sales - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows cars ready for shipment and export at a port area in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector maintained strong momentum in production and sales in the first nine months of the year, according to industry data released Tuesday. NEV production jumped 35.2 percent year on year to 11.24 million units during the first three quarters, as reported by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Sales during the same period climbed 34.9 percent year on year to nearly 11.23 million units, accounting for 46.1 percent of total vehicle sales in China, CAAM data showed. Photo by Yang Suping /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

NEV Production And Sales - China

NEV Production And Sales - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows cars ready for transportation parking besides a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ship at a wharf in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province. China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector maintained strong momentum in production and sales in the first nine months of the year, according to industry data released Tuesday. NEV production jumped 35.2 percent year on year to 11.24 million units during the first three quarters, as reported by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Sales during the same period climbed 34.9 percent year on year to nearly 11.23 million units, accounting for 46.1 percent of total vehicle sales in China, CAAM data showed. Photo by Wang Chun /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

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China National Bureau of Statistics

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