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RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Rare Low-Latitude Aurora Dazzles Across Hokkaido

A rare low-latitude aurora illuminated the night sky across Hokkaido, Japan, on June 1. This stunning display of Northern Lights was visible due to a severe geomagnetic storm, triggered by a powerful solar flare.

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US: Solar Flare Triggers Widespread Aurora Display

A severe geomagnetic storm caused the Northern Lights to appear over a wide area of Europe and the United States on Sunday, June 1, as an Earth-orbiting satellite detected an explosive solar flare on Friday.

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US: Spectacular ‘California Henge’ Dazzles San Francisco

San Francisco experienced a spectacular 'California Henge,' a celestial sunrise event, on Wednesday morning, April 9. This phenomenon happens when the rising sun aligns perfectly with the Bay Bridge and California Street in downtown.

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US: Spectacular ‘California Henge’ Dazzles San Francisco 2

San Francisco experienced a spectacular 'California Henge,' a celestial sunrise event, on Wednesday morning, April 9. This phenomenon happens when the rising sun aligns perfectly with the Bay Bridge and California Street in downtown.

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US: Snow Falls In Seattle As Winter Weather Sweeps Washington

Winter weather swept through Washington on Monday, February 3, bringing snow to the Seattle area as part of an atmospheric river event.

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China: Waterspout Spotted Over Qinghai Lake

On October 9, 2024, a spectacular natural phenomenon was captured over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. In the video, a thick layer of clouds hovered in the sky while a massive column of water shot straight from the lake's surface toward the clouds. This rare event, known as a waterspout, resembled a giant dragon playing in the water, as if linking the lake to the sky. Waterspouts are a type of tornado that forms over water, featuring a rapidly rotating funnel of wind driven by intense low pressure. The breathtaking scene left Chinese onlookers in awe of nature’s power and beauty.

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China: Melting Snow Due To High Temperatures Causes Flooding In Taklamakan Desert, Xinjiang

On August 24, 2024, a surprising natural event unfolded in the Taklamakan Desert near Aksu, Xinjiang, in northwestern China. A woman who was there for an off-road trip discovered significant flooding across the desert landscape, with water levels reaching as deep as one meter in certain areas, resulting in vehicles that were difficult to drive or even stalled. The local Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography described the phenomenon in an interview as a river overflow caused by high temperatures melting snow on nearby mountains, and that it actually happens once a year and is not uncommon. In particular, this year's high temperatures and heavy precipitation in Xinjiang in July led to extra snow melt.

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Paris 2024: Heavy Downpours Hit Paris, Disrupting Olympic Games 2

Severe thunderstorms hit Paris on Thursday, August 1, bringing heavy downpours and lightning to the region. It postponed or delayed several Olympic games.

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Paris 2024: Heavy Downpours Hit Paris, Disrupting Olympic Games

Severe thunderstorms hit Paris on Thursday, August 1, bringing heavy downpours and lightning to the region. It postponed or delayed several Olympic games.

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US: Last 2024 Manhattanhenge Creates Special Sunset Over New York City

New Yorkers enjoyed the last Manhattanhenge of the year. This video, filmed on Thursday, July 11, shows the setting sun aligned with a street in Manhattan.

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US: New Yorkers Enjoy 2024 Manhattanhenge

New Yorkers enjoyed the annual Manhattanhenge on Tuesday, May 28. Manhattanhenge, also inaccurately called the Manhattan Solstice, is an event during which the setting sun or the rising sun is aligned with the east-west streets of the main street grid of Manhattan, New York City. The sunset alignments occur twice a year, around the end of May and around the middle of July.

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Japan: Dust Devil Sweeps Across Schoolyard During Sports Festival

A dust devil popped up and swept across a schoolyard in Morioka, northeast Japan on Saturday, May 25 surprising many students and parents who had gathered for a sports festival.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Indiana

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. This footage was captured by an international student studying in Indiana. Credit to Maxwell Sun.

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Mexico: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse 2

Mexico was the first to witness this year's total solar eclipse on April 8. The astronomical phenomenon started at 9:51 a.m. on the west coast of Mexico, and about an hour and 16 minutes later, the totality was seen and lasted for around 4 minutes.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Canada Ontario

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Kentucky

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Texas

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Ohio

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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Mexico: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Mexico was the first to witness this year's total solar eclipse on April 8. The astronomical phenomenon started at 9:51 in the morning on the west coast of Mexico, and about an hour and 16 minutes later, the totality was seen and lasted for around 4 minutes.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Pennsylvania

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 7

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon. This video shows skygazers in Dallas reacting to the clouds blocking the view after a brief appearance of the eclipse.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 4

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 5

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 6

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 3

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 2

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 6

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Kyoto Cherry Blossoms In Peak Bloom

Kyoto's cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, reached peak bloom beginning April 3. The iconic pinkish white flowers drew local and foreign tourists to the famous city.

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Japan: Kyoto Cherry Blossoms In Peak Bloom 2

Kyoto's cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, reached peak bloom beginning April 3. The iconic pinkish white flowers drew local and foreign tourists to the famous city.

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Japan: Kyoto Cherry Blossoms In Peak Bloom 4

Kyoto's cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, reached peak bloom beginning April 3. The iconic pinkish white flowers drew local and foreign tourists to the famous city.

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Japan: Kyoto Cherry Blossoms In Peak Bloom 3

Kyoto's cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, reached peak bloom beginning April 3. The iconic pinkish white flowers drew local and foreign tourists to the famous city.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 5

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather. This video was shot at Chidorigafuchi Green Way, where many visitors come to enjoy the view of illuminated cherry blossoms every year.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 4

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather. This video was shot on April 2 at Chidorigafuchi Green Way, where many visitors come to enjoy the view of illuminated cherry blossoms every year.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 2

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Reach Full Bloom In Tokyo 3

Many tourists and local residents were seen at famous cherry blossom spots across Tokyo as the full bloom was announced in the capital on April 4, which was later than usual because of cold weather.

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US: Ultra Music Festival In Miami Shuts Down Day 1 Due To Severe Weather 2

Day one of Ultra Music Festival 2024 in Miami, Florida, was shut down on Friday, March 22, due to severe weather. The announcement came as the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Miami area, where the festival takes place in the city’s downtown Bayfront Park.

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US: Ultra Music Festival In Miami Shuts Down Day 1 Due To Severe Weather

Day one of Ultra Music Festival 2024 in Miami, Florida, was shut down on Friday, March 22, due to severe weather. The announcement came as the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Miami area, where the festival takes place in the city’s downtown Bayfront Park.

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Australia: Taylor Swift’s Concert In Sydney Evacuated After Lightning Strike

On Friday, February 23, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert at Accor Stadium in Sydney was delayed after fans were forced to evacuate as lightning struck just 10 kilometers away.

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests learn about a clean energy project at the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half of this year,

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows the digital economy exhibition area at the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests are seen at the digital economy exhibition area of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half o

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows a scene at the Promotion Meeting of Industrial Parks in BRI Countries and Investment in China-Saudi Arabia (Jazan) Industrial Park during the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab tra

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about cross-border e-commerce at the digital economy exhibition area of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars l

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2023 shows the signing ceremony of the Projects of the Fifth China-Arab States Business Summit and Ningxia Industry Matchmaking Meeting for Chinese and Foreign Entrepreneurs during the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows the digital economy exhibition area at the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows the signing ceremony of the Promotion Meeting of Industrial Parks in BRI Countries and Investment in China-Saudi Arabia (Jazan) Industrial Park of the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-CHINA-ARAB STATES EXPO-BRI (CN)

(230922) -- YINCHUAN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors shop for commodities from Pakistan during the sixth China-Arab States Expo in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 22, 2023. The sixth China-Arab States Expo opened Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The four-day event draws the participation of guests from more than 50 countries such as Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. This year's expo features trade fairs and forums on trade and investment, modern agriculture, cross-border trade, cultural tourism, health, water resources utilization, and meteorological cooperation. First held in 2013, the China-Arab States Expo has become an important platform for China and Arab states to promote pragmatic cooperation and advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China is now the Arab states' largest trading partner. China-Arab trade volume almost doubled from the 2012 level to 431.4 billion U.S. dollars last year. In the first half of this