Illustration - Economy Growth - China

Illustration - Economy Growth - China

Illustration - A drone photo taken on on December 15, 2025 shows a worker cleaning wind turbine hubs at a wind power equipment industrial park in Binzhou, east China's Shandong Province. China's economy has maintained steady momentum in November, creating favorable conditions to achieve the annual growth target, as revealed by the latest economic indicators on Monday. In November, the country's value-added industrial output expanded 4.8 percent year on year. In the first 11 months, the industrial output increased by 6 percent. Photo by Wang Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Residents pass market stalls set up next to extensive rubble at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Residents walk beside extensive piles of debris at the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A damaged building stands amid rubble at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Residents walk and shop beside extensive piles of debris at the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People walk and drive along a road beside large piles of debris at the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows buildings overlooking large mounds of debris at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People push carts past mountains of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People push carts past mountains of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A general view shows large mounds of debris covering the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Residents move along a road lined with extensive debris at the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People walk past mountains of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People walk atop large piles of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A man carries a sack past piles of rubble and waste at the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

A man rides a bicycle in front of debris piled across the area once occupied by Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Damaged vehicles sit amid massive heaps of rubble at the site of Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People walk past mountains of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Waterfall-Like Leak at Shinjuku Station as Record Rainfall Hits Tokyo

On July 10, 2025, record-breaking rainfall hit during the evening rush hour, and a waterfall-like leak was seen inside Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s major transit hubs. Rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

Sany Heavy Energy Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base

RIZHAO, CHINA - MAY 24, 2025 - A worker is processing wind turbine hubs in the workshop of Sany Heavy Energy (Rizhao) Wind Power Intelligent Manufacturing Base in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China on May 24, 2025.

#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- HANGZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members hold billboards for the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou at Tongludong Railway Station in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. (Photo by Su Qiaojiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- HANGZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 30, 2024 shows an electrical multiple unit (EMU) train running on the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou in Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. (Photo by Wang Huabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- WENZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The first trial bullet train G55701 arrives at Wenzhoubei Railway Station on the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- WENZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Journalists report the trial operation of the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou at Tongludong Railway Station in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- WENZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A passenger takes photos on a trial bullet train on the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- HANGZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A conductor shows the train route on the first trial bullet train G55701 on the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. (Photo by Su Qiaojiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- WENZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A passenger takes photos on a trial bullet train on the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- WENZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A bullet train driver works on the trial bullet train G55701 on the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- WENZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The first trial bullet train G55701 is pictured at Tongludong Railway Station on the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-WENZHOU-NEW HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-TRIAL OPERATION (CN)

(240730) -- WENZHOU, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The first trial bullet train G55701 arrives at Wenzhoubei Railway Station on the new high-speed railway linking Hangzhou and Wenzhou in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2024. A new high-speed railway went into trial operation on Tuesday linking two economic heavyweights of Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities in east China's Yangtze River Delta region. Extending 260 km, the railway with a designed speed of 350 km per hour has nine stations, offering a rapid transit solution along the route threading the economic hubs of Hangzhou, Yiwu and Wenzhou in the delta area known as one of the country's most economically vibrant regions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Han)

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-DAILY LIFE-PETTAH MARKET

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-DAILY LIFE-PETTAH MARKET

(240724) -- COLOMBO, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit the Pettah Market in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 24, 2024. Pettah Market is one of Sri Lanka's most important and busiest commodity hubs, where one can find a wide variety of goods. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM