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China: Sharp Cloud Boundary Moves Quickly Across Hubei Sky

On November 12, 2025, in Hubei, the video captured the cold front moving overhead, with dense clouds on one side and bright blue sky on the other, creating a boundary that looked as if the sky had been cut open.

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Japan: Dashcam Captures Truck Crash on Expressway, Cargo Flies into Opposite Lane

Just after 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, a medium-sized cargo truck collided with the central divider on the Tohoku Expressway in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, causing the gas cylinders it was carrying to fall and involved three vehicles traveling in the opposite lane. A dashcam in one of the vehicles on the opposite lane captured the accident, showing the truck kicking up a cloud of dust and its cargo flying across to the other side.

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Mingsha Mountain Illuminated by Solar-Powered Lights - China

Mingsha Mountain Illuminated by Solar-Powered Lights - China

Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain illuminated by solar-powered lights in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province, August 28, 2025. A total of 40,000 solar-powered lights installed at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area illuminated one side of Mingsha Mountain on Thursday, enhancing the charm of the desert at night. Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mingsha Mountain Illuminated by Solar-Powered Lights - China

Mingsha Mountain Illuminated by Solar-Powered Lights - China

Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain illuminated by solar-powered lights in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province, August 28, 2025. A total of 40,000 solar-powered lights installed at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area illuminated one side of Mingsha Mountain on Thursday, enhancing the charm of the desert at night. Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mingsha Mountain Illuminated by Solar-Powered Lights - China

Mingsha Mountain Illuminated by Solar-Powered Lights - China

Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain illuminated by solar-powered lights in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province, August 28, 2025. A total of 40,000 solar-powered lights installed at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area illuminated one side of Mingsha Mountain on Thursday, enhancing the charm of the desert at night. Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mingsha Mountain Illuminated by Solar-Powered Lights - China

Mingsha Mountain Illuminated by Solar-Powered Lights - China

Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain illuminated by solar-powered lights in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province, August 28, 2025. A total of 40,000 solar-powered lights installed at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area illuminated one side of Mingsha Mountain on Thursday, enhancing the charm of the desert at night. Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Sports Field Divided by Rain and Sunshine During Track Meet in Yangzhou

On July 28, 2025, during a national track and field competition in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China, a dramatic weather divide split the sports field—heavy rain poured on one side while sunshine lit the other. Spectators and athletes reacted with amazement to the surreal scene, continuing preparations despite the contrasting weather conditions.

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Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, UPPER EAST SIDE. SKYSCRAPERS (TRUMP WORLD TOWER, EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, CHRYSTLER BUILDING, ONE VANDERBILT) AND RIVERFRONT VIEWS FROM THE EAST RIVER (MANHATTAN) Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, FLATIRON DISTRICT. ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL OF THE BASE SIDE OF THE FLATIRON BUILDING, FROM 22ND STREET. IT IS AN EXAMPLE OF BEAUX-ARTS ARCHITECTURE AND WAS ONE OF THE TALLEST SKYSCRAPERS IN NEW YORK CITY WHEN COMPLETED IN 1902. THE FACADES OF THE UPPER FLOORS ARE INTRICATELY DECORATED WITH TERRA COTTA ORNAMENTS AND THE BUILDING IS CROWNED BY ROUNDED CORNICES Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

River Turbid Clear Scenery in Nanning

Aerial view of the Sanjiangkou River at the confluence of the Left River and the Right River, the source of the Yong River, where one side of the water is turbid and the other side is clear in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on June 25, 2025

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Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2025 - Due to the influence of water from the upper reaches and continuous heavy rainfall, the section of the Rong River in Rong 'an County and the confluence of the Siwei River, a tributary of the Rong River, have presented a scene where one side is clear and the other is turbid. Liuzhou City, Guangxi, China on June 23, 2025.

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Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2025 - Due to the influence of water from the upper reaches and continuous heavy rainfall, the section of the Rong River in Rong 'an County and the confluence of the Siwei River, a tributary of the Rong River, have presented a scene where one side is clear and the other is turbid. Liuzhou City, Guangxi, China on June 23, 2025.

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Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2025 - Due to the influence of water from the upper reaches and continuous heavy rainfall, the section of the Rong River in Rong 'an County and the confluence of the Siwei River, a tributary of the Rong River, have presented a scene where one side is clear and the other is turbid. Liuzhou City, Guangxi, China on June 23, 2025.

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Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2025 - Due to the influence of water from the upper reaches and continuous heavy rainfall, the section of the Rong River in Rong 'an County and the confluence of the Siwei River, a tributary of the Rong River, have presented a scene where one side is clear and the other is turbid. Liuzhou City, Guangxi, China on June 23, 2025.

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Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2025 - Due to the influence of water from the upper reaches and continuous heavy rainfall, the section of the Rong River in Rong 'an County and the confluence of the Siwei River, a tributary of the Rong River, have presented a scene where one side is clear and the other is turbid. Liuzhou City, Guangxi, China on June 23, 2025.

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Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

Clear And Turbid Scenery in Rong'an

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 23, 2025 - Due to the influence of water from the upper reaches and continuous heavy rainfall, the section of the Rong River in Rong 'an County and the confluence of the Siwei River, a tributary of the Rong River, have presented a scene where one side is clear and the other is turbid. Liuzhou City, Guangxi, China on June 23, 2025.

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China: Localized Storm Splits Street in Half With Rain on One Side, Dry on the Other

This is the striking moment that a sudden localized storm turned one street into two distinct weathers, one side was drenched by heavy rain, while the other side remained completely dry. On June 12, 2025, in Shanxi, Taiyuan, the video captured one half of a street was swept by torrential rain, while the opposite side stayed untouched. The pedestrians and quick-moving cars seeking shelter on the rainy side, umbrellas opened hastily. The juxtaposition was startling, raindrops visibly stopped at an invisible boundary, creating two contrasting microclimates within mere meters of each other. The video ended with the camera panning across the street, capturing the stark contrast one last time before the rain slowly faded away.

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New commercial complex in Tokyo waterfront

New commercial complex in Tokyo waterfront

Photo taken on Tokyo's waterfront area on June 12, 2025, shows high-rise building Tower S (C, L), one of the two buildings constituting the Blue Front Shibaura commercial complex being developed by JR East and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Housing about 40 shops, most of them restaurants, and a 217-room hotel, Tower S, located on the south side of the complex, will fully open on Sept. 1, while another building is slated to be completed on the north side in fiscal 2030.

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New commercial complex in Tokyo waterfront

New commercial complex in Tokyo waterfront

Photo taken on Tokyo's waterfront area on June 12, 2025, shows high-rise building Tower S (C, L), one of the two buildings constituting the Blue Front Shibaura commercial complex being developed by JR East and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Housing about 40 shops, most of them restaurants, and a 217-room hotel, Tower S, located on the south side of the complex, will fully open on Sept. 1, while another building is slated to be completed on the north side in fiscal 2030.

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Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

INDRE ET LOIRE (37) CHATEAU DE LANGEAIS. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH, IN THE RISING SUN. IN THE BACKGROUND ON THE LEFT, THE OLDEST KEEP IN FRANCE, BUILT BY FOULQUES NERRA, COUNT OF ANJOU, IN 994. COMMISSIONED BY KING LOUIS XI IN 1465, ITS ARCHITECTURE REPRESENTS A TRANSITION BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE: ON ONE SIDE, AN IMPRESSIVE FORTIFIED FACADE, WITH ITS LARGE TOWERS, COVERED WALKWAY AND DRAWBRIDGE. ON THE OTHER, A COURTYARD FACADE WITH NUMEROUS SCULPTED WINDOWS OPENING ONTO THE GARDENS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Cloud Fall Cascades Over Nanchuan’s Jinfo Mountain

This is the stunning moment that a mesmerizing waterfall cascaded down the eastern slope of Jinfo Mountain, leaving viewers in awe with its “cloud fall”-like appearance. On May 10, 2025, in Nanchuan District, Chongqing, the video showed thick white clouds dramatically tumbling down the mountain slope like a massive waterfall. The breathtaking spectacle occurred at the eastern foothills of Jinfo Mountain, a region that is known for its unique topography, which contributed to the formation of such rare natural phenomena. In the video, the clouds poured over the ridge in powerful streams, creating the illusion of liquid mist plunging from the peak. According to local meteorological explanations, the “cloud fall” was formed due to a specific combination of warm and cool airflows along the mountain slope. When temperatures rose on one side of the mountain, clouds were pushed by the wind toward the cooler side, creating a “cloud fall”. The video ended with the rolling clouds continuing their dramatic descent, blanketing the forested slopes below in a sea of mist.

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

INDRE ET LOIRE (37) CHATEAU DE LANGEAIS. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH, IN THE RISING SUN. IN THE BACKGROUND ON THE LEFT, THE OLDEST KEEP IN FRANCE, BUILT BY FOULQUES NERRA, COUNT OF ANJOU, IN 994. COMMISSIONED BY KING LOUIS XI IN 1465, ITS ARCHITECTURE REPRESENTS A TRANSITION BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE: ON ONE SIDE, AN IMPRESSIVE FORTIFIED FACADE, WITH ITS LARGE TOWERS, COVERED WALKWAY AND DRAWBRIDGE. ON THE OTHER, A COURTYARD FACADE WITH NUMEROUS SCULPTED WINDOWS OPENING ONTO THE GARDENS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

INDRE ET LOIRE (37) CHATEAU DE LANGEAIS. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH, IN THE RISING SUN. IN THE BACKGROUND ON THE LEFT, THE OLDEST KEEP IN FRANCE, BUILT BY FOULQUES NERRA, COUNT OF ANJOU, IN 994. COMMISSIONED BY KING LOUIS XI IN 1465, ITS ARCHITECTURE REPRESENTS A TRANSITION BETWEEN THE MIDDLE AGES AND THE RENAISSANCE: ON ONE SIDE, AN IMPRESSIVE FORTIFIED FACADE, WITH ITS LARGE TOWERS, COVERED WALKWAY AND DRAWBRIDGE. ON THE OTHER, A COURTYARD FACADE WITH NUMEROUS SCULPTED WINDOWS OPENING ONTO THE GARDENS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

The exterior view of the first pumping station of the main trunk of Jingdian Phase II with the Yellow River surging on one side in Jingtai County, Gansu Province, China on June 4, 2025.

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First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

The exterior view of the first pumping station of the main trunk of Jingdian Phase II with the Yellow River surging on one side in Jingtai County, Gansu Province, China on June 4, 2025.

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First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

The exterior view of the first pumping station of the main trunk of Jingdian Phase II with the Yellow River surging on one side in Jingtai County, Gansu Province, China on June 4, 2025.

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First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

The exterior view of the first pumping station of the main trunk of Jingdian Phase II with the Yellow River surging on one side in Jingtai County, Gansu Province, China on June 4, 2025.

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First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

The exterior view of the first pumping station of the main trunk of Jingdian Phase II with the Yellow River surging on one side in Jingtai County, Gansu Province, China on June 4, 2025.

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First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

The exterior view of the first pumping station of the main trunk of Jingdian Phase II with the Yellow River surging on one side in Jingtai County, Gansu Province, China on June 4, 2025.

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First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

The exterior view of the first pumping station of the main trunk of Jingdian Phase II with the Yellow River surging on one side in Jingtai County, Gansu Province, China on June 4, 2025.

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First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

First Pumping Station of The Main Trunk of Jingdian Phase II in Jingtai

The exterior view of the first pumping station of the main trunk of Jingdian Phase II with the Yellow River surging on one side in Jingtai County, Gansu Province, China on June 4, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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