Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire

People pick up clothes given as relief supplies on Nov. 27, 2025, outside of a high-rise residential complex (in background) in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong where a massive fire broke out the previous day, leaving at least 94 people dead and 279 unaccounted for.

Hong Kong fire

Hong Kong fire

Photo shows relief supplies at a school serving as a shelter on Nov. 26, 2025, after a deadly fire broke out earlier in the day at a high-rise residential complex in the northern Tai Po district of Hong Kong. The fire killed at least 44 people and left 45 in critical condition, with around 280 unaccounted for.

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 15, 2025 - Junior high school students in Grade 9 experienced a collective stress-relieving game activity in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on May 15, 2025.

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 15, 2025 - Junior high school students in Grade 9 experienced a collective stress-relieving game activity in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on May 15, 2025.

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 15, 2025 - Junior high school students in Grade 9 experienced a collective stress-relieving game activity in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on May 15, 2025.

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 15, 2025 - Junior high school students in Grade 9 experienced a collective stress-relieving game activity in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on May 15, 2025.

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 15, 2025 - Junior high school students in Grade 9 experienced a collective stress-relieving game activity in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on May 15, 2025.

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

The Academic Test For The Junior High School Students Stress Relief

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 15, 2025 - Junior high school students in Grade 9 experienced a collective stress-relieving game activity in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, China on May 15, 2025.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

China New Real Estate Tax Policy

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 26, 2025 - High-rise buildings are seen in the central district of Chongqing, China, January 26, 2025. Since December 1, 2024, China has implemented new tax relief policies such as preferential deed tax for real estate transactions.

Al-Tah Camp For The Displaced - Idlib

Al-Tah Camp For The Displaced - Idlib

Two young girls splash in a water basin outside their tent, trying to find relief from the high temperatures in Al-Tah camp, Idlib, northwestern Syria, on July 18, 2024. The lack of proper shelter exposes displaced families to intense heat waves. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Tah Camp For The Displaced - Idlib

Al-Tah Camp For The Displaced - Idlib

Two young girls splash in a water basin outside their tent, trying to find relief from the high temperatures in Al-Tah camp, Idlib, northwestern Syria, on July 18, 2024. The lack of proper shelter exposes displaced families to intense heat waves. Photo by Bilal Alhammoud/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Palestinians receive food relief in Gaza City, October 23, 2024. About 1.84 million people across the Gaza Strip are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, including nearly 133,000 people facing catastrophic food insecurity, according to a recent report released by the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Palestinians receive food relief in Gaza City, October 23, 2024. About 1.84 million people across the Gaza Strip are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, including nearly 133,000 people facing catastrophic food insecurity, according to a recent report released by the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Over 1.8 Million Face Extreme Hunger - Gaza

Palestinians receive food relief in Gaza City, October 23, 2024. About 1.84 million people across the Gaza Strip are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity, including nearly 133,000 people facing catastrophic food insecurity, according to a recent report released by the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Vehicle Encounters Severe Sandstorm On Highway In Guazhou, Gansu

On September 21, 2024, in Guazhou, Gansu Province, northwestern China, a video captured a vehicle encountering a severe sandstorm on a fast-moving highway. The sky was filled with thick, swirling yellow dust, making visibility extremely poor as waves of sand swept across the road. As the vehicle pushed through the storm, the view became entirely engulfed in yellow, obscuring everything in sight. The filmer later reflected on the experience, expressing relief at having made it through safely, saying, "Looking back at this video, it felt incredibly dangerous."

Flood relief efforts underway in east China's Leping

STORY: Flood relief efforts underway in east China's Leping SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: LEPING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Leping 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Leping STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent "I am currently in Leping City of east China's Jiangxi Province. Due to continuous heavy rain, local river levels have risen, and some low-lying villages have been flooded. In severely affected areas, roads are submerged, and the ground floors of some houses are half underwater. Currently, local authorities have activated emergency flood control and disaster relief plans, relocated residents from high-risk areas, and organized rescue teams to carry out operations and transport supplies. Now, let's take a look at the current situation." Flood-stranded residents have been moved to upper floors of their homes. Rescue teams are using rubber boats to deliver food and

Cost of living relief for all Australians to drive down inflation: PM

STORY: Cost of living relief for all Australians to drive down inflation: PM SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Parliament of Australia 2. various of Canberra street views 3. various of utility pole STORYLINE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government's decision to offer every Australian, including high earners, cost of living relief. Under the federal budget for 2024-25, which was handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday night, every Australian will receive a tax cut from July and every household an energy bill rebate worth 300 Australian dollars (198.7 U.S. dollars) regardless of their income. Asked on Wednesday why the energy discount was not targeted to help only those in need of financial help, Albanese said offering it to every household would deliver cost of living relief and put downward pressure on inflation. "We want to make sure that every Australian gets

Ukrainians killed in war honored in Cherkasy

Ukrainians killed in war honored in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - MAY 08, 2024 - A soldier puts a candle at a high relief on the territory of the Hill of Glory memorial complex during an art event dedicated to the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

Ukrainians killed in war honored in Cherkasy

Ukrainians killed in war honored in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - MAY 08, 2024 - Flowers are laid at a high relief on the territory of the Hill of Glory memorial complex during an art event dedicated to the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

KENYA-NAIROBI-FLOODS-RELIEF SUPPLIES

KENYA-NAIROBI-FLOODS-RELIEF SUPPLIES

(240429) -- NAIROBI, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Residents displaced by flooding wait for relief supplies from the Kenyan government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at Valley Bridge Primary School in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 28, 2024. Kenyan authorities on Sunday warned of more deaths and property destruction after heavy rains and devastating floods swept across the East African nation. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

KENYA-NAIROBI-FLOODS-RELIEF SUPPLIES

KENYA-NAIROBI-FLOODS-RELIEF SUPPLIES

(240429) -- NAIROBI, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Residents displaced by flooding wait for relief supplies from the Kenyan government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at Valley Bridge Primary School in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 28, 2024. Kenyan authorities on Sunday warned of more deaths and property destruction after heavy rains and devastating floods swept across the East African nation. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

India: Dust Storm With Heavy Rains Sweeps Delhi-NCR, Bringing Relief From Scorching Heat

A dust storm with strong winds and heavy rains lashed Delhi-NCR and the surrounding area on Tuesday, April 23. The temperature dropped as the storm came after a scorching sunny afternoon when it reached around 35 degrees Celsius.

Egypt makes airdrops of aid in Gaza

STORY: Egypt makes airdrops of aid in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a circulated video on social media showing airdropping aid over Gaza 2. various of trucks loaded with aid at Rafah border STORYLINE: Egyptian air forces airdropped humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV reported. The report cited a high-level security source who said the airdrops, which were participated by the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, included food and medical supplies for the besieged territory. Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity Nivine El-Kabbag said on Feb. 16 that Egypt had sent nearly 200,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which accounts for 60 percent of the total relief from more than 37 countries. Israel has been attacking Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, after the militant group's surprise raid on southern Israel that killed about 1,400 people. The Israeli blockade and airstr

Jordan sends 4 relief air drops to Gaza

STORY: Jordan sends 4 relief air drops to Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of action of sending air drops STORYLINE: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced on Monday that they conducted four air drops to deliver humanitarian aid to the people in the Gaza Strip. The aid, which includes relief and food items such as high-nutrition ready meals, aims to alleviate the suffering of local residents who have been embroiled in the Israel-Hamas conflict since Oct. 7, 2023, the state-run Petra news agency reported. The supplies were dropped along the coast of the territory from north to south with the aim of delivering them directly to the residents, according to Petra. The air drops were carried out by four C130 aircraft, one of which belongs to the French Armed Forces, it said. The air drops come amid the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing Israeli attacks, which may lead to a f

Xinhua Headlines: Night school becomes new fashion as young Chinese seek pressure relief, enriched lives

Xinhua Headlines: Night school becomes new fashion as young Chinese seek pressure relief, enriched lives

(240120) -- WUHAN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Instructor Huang Shasha teaches floral art during a night school class in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone of Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

Türkiye's inflation woes persist despite economic overhaul

STORY: Türkiye's inflation woes persist despite economic overhaul SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets, at shopping and cashpoints in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish) : MELTEM GUNEY, Preschool teacher 3. various of people on the streets, at shopping and cashpoints in Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish) : ERCAN UZUN, Municipal worker STORYLINE: A pivotal change in economic policies hasn't so far solved Türkiye's inflation problems and consumers say that a planned raise of the minimum wage will only offer short-term relief for cash-strapped households. Türkiye's annual inflation accelerated to around 62 percent in November, the highest level this year, according to official data released last week. The rate at which prices are increasing fell slightly from 3.43 percent to 3.28 percent from October to November, but figures remain high compared to the same period last year. The central ban

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan watches gourd-shaped wares before carving at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the College of Art and Design at Beijing Uni

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan consults on the carving of a large piece of carved lacquer artwork at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 19, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the College of Art

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan and her husband Liu Nan, who is also a carved lacquer artist, discuss the carving of a large piece of carved lacquer artwork at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 19, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer ca

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A piece of multi-color carved lacquer accessory made with new techniques is seen at Hai Yan's studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 21, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the Co

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan sharpens her tools before making a carved lacquer artwork at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the College of Art and Desig

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan makes a large piece of carved lacquer artwork at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the College of Art and Design at Beijing

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan learns ancient patterns of carved lacquer artworks at the Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts Museum in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 19, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan makes a carved lacquer artwork at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the College of Art and Design at Beijing University of

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan makes a carved lacquer artwork at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the College of Art and Design at Beijing University of

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan shows carved lacquer bracelets with traditional and modern patterns at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 21, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the College of Ar

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-BEIJING-CARVED LACQUER-INHERITOR (CN)

(230927) -- BEIJING, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hai Yan makes a large piece of carved lacquer artwork at her studio in the Cheng'en Temple in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2023. "Finely detailed by exquisite engraving, the figure of the beauty is captured vividly. Thousand layers of lacquer, glistening bright, even make Chang'e envy of its radiance." This poem describes the exquisiteness of carved lacquer. The craft is to apply colorful lacquers onto a ware, ranging from twenty or thirty to over a hundred layers, and then engrave patterns on the lacquers. It is known for its intensive labor, high cost, complex procedures, and excellent skill and is also called the "art of time". There are various lacquer carving techniques nowadays, including flat carving, relief carving, hollow carving, and three-dimensional carving. A large or medium-sized artwork costs at least a year or more to complete. Hai Yan, an artisan of lacquer carving born in the 1980s, graduated from the College of Art and Design at Beijing