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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Fairness in women's competitions became a focal issue worldwide as sports bodies reviewed eligibility standards. Under Coventry's leadership, the IOC oversaw extensive discussions on transgender participation and women's events, establishing expert and international federation working groups to reassess the qualification criteria. In 2025, international federations including World Boxing and World Athletics introduced genetic testing to confirm athletes' biological sex, aiming to strengthen fairness and transparency in women's competitions. This file photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows gold medalist Imane Khelif of Algeria attending the victory ceremony for the women's boxing 66kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Jiang Wenyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

An Se Young (R) of South Korea and Wang Zhiyi of China pose at the awarding ceremony after their women's singles final at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

An Se Young of South Korea hits a return during the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Winner Christo Popov (R) of France and Runner-up Shi Yuqi of China pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Wang Zhiyi of China reacts during the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

An Se Young (1st R) of South Korea is seen during the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

An Se Young of South Korea celebrates after the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Christo Popov of France celebrates after winning the men's singles final against Shi Yuqi of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

An Se Young of South Korea poses at the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

An Se Young of South Korea poses at the awarding ceremony after the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Wang Zhiyi of China hits a return during the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

An Se Young of South Korea hits a return during the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Wang Zhiyi of China hits a return during the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Shi Yuqi of China hits a return during the men's singles final against Christo Popov of France at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Women's Singles - Hangzhou - China

An Se Young of South Korea reacts during the women's singles final between Wang Zhiyi of China and An Se Young of South Korea at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Shi Yuqi of China hits a return during the men's singles final against Christo Popov of France at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Christo Popov of France celebrates after winning the men's singles final against Shi Yuqi of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Runner-up Shi Yuqi poses during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Shi Yuqi of China and Christo Popov of France at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Christo Popov of France hits a return during the men's singles final against Shi Yuqi of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Shi Yuqi of China hits a return during the men's singles final against Christo Popov of France at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Winner Christo Popov poses during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Shi Yuqi of China and Christo Popov of France at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Winner Christo Popov poses during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles final between Shi Yuqi of China and Christo Popov of France at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Christo Popov of France celebrates after winning the men's singles final against Shi Yuqi of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Christo Popov of France celebrates a score during the men's singles final against Shi Yuqi of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Christo Popov of France hits a return during the men's singles final against Shi Yuqi of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Men's Singles - Hangzhou - China

Christo Popov of France hits a return during the men's singles final against Shi Yuqi of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee (front) of South Korea celebrate after winning the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Fukushima Yuki (front)/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan compete during the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na (below R)/Lee So Hee (top R) of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki (below L)/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee (L) of South Korea pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee (front) of South Korea celebrate after winning the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee (R) of South Korea pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na (5th R)/Lee So Hee (4th R) of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki (4th L)/Matsumoto Mayu (5th L) of Japan pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Fukushima Yuki (R)/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan compete during the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na (L)/Lee So Hee of South Korea compete during the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Feng Yanzhe (L)/Huang Dongping celebrate after the mixed doubles final match between Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping of China and Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Gold medalists Feng Yanzhe (1st R)/Huang Dongping (2nd R) of China and silver medalists Jiang Zhenbang (1st L)/Wei Yaxin of China pose during the awarding ceremony after the mixed doubles final match at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Gold medalists Feng Yanzhe (4th R)/Huang Dongping (5th R) of China and silver medalists Jiang Zhenbang (3rd L)/Wei Yaxin (4th L) of China pose during the awarding ceremony after the mixed doubles final match at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Gold medalists Feng Yanzhe (R)/Huang Dongping of China pose during the awarding ceremony after the mixed doubles final match between Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping of China and Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Gold medalists Feng Yanzhe (R, rear)/Huang Dongping (R, front) of China and silver medalists Jiang Zhenbang (L, rear)/Wei Yaxin of China pose during the awarding ceremony after the mixed doubles final match at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows a Tibetan antelope pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken at the Purog Kangri Glacier on Sept. 11, 2024 shows the scenery of the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on June 6, 2025 shows an upland buzzard pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows a wild yak pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo taken on July 14, 2025 shows Tibetan antelopes pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows a Tibetan fox pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 30, 2024 shows the scenery of the Purog Kangri Glacier at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Changtang National Nature Reserve - China

This photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows a brown bear pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern part of Xizang with an average altitude exceeding 4,500 meters, the Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan) /ABACAPRESS.COM