Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A tourist enjoys leisure time at a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Tourists visit the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABA

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025 shows an interior view of a factory of the Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased o

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

People watch a rocket blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 12, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafes. (Photo by Liu Jianqiu

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows an aerospace supercomputing center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Jin Yuchang, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the movie camera he purchased to film the rocket launch in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, Ch

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xia

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A homestay owner works at her reception desk in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABAC

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the construction site of the second phase of the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site (below), with its first phase and the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the background (above), in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breat

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 on the beach in Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province shows a view of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site and the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesRelease

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This long-exposure photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a Long March-12 carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, res

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Yang Hao, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the aerospace commemorative philatelic collections he purchased in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchan

Amphibians

Amphibians

29.05.2025, Tartu. A green frog submerged in water, nestled amongst several large, dark green lily pads. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Amphibians

Amphibians

29.05.2025, Tartu. A green frog submerged in water, nestled amongst several large, dark green lily pads. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Amphibians

Amphibians

29.05.2025, Tartu. A green frog submerged in water, nestled amongst several large, dark green lily pads. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Amphibians

Amphibians

29.05.2025, Tartu. A green frog submerged in water, nestled amongst several large, dark green lily pads. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

China Cold Compress Leisure Manufacturing Industry

SUQIAN, CHINA - JANUARY 3, 2025 - Workers produce cold compress leisure products (ice pads, ice caps and ice eye masks) for export in the workshop of Jiangsu Huanyi Industrial Company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, January 3, 2025.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240701) -- BEIJING, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 30, 2024 shows a view of the commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads. According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL), which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test. Following assessments, HICAL confirmed that the site is operational for launch missions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

(240630) -- WENCHANG, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2024 shows a scene during a rocket launch simulation rehearsal at the commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads. According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL), which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test. Following assessments, HICAL confirmed that the site is operational for launch missions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

(240630) -- WENCHANG, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2024 shows a scene during a rocket launch simulation rehearsal at the commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads. According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL), which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test. Following assessments, HICAL confirmed that the site is operational for launch missions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

(240630) -- WENCHANG, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 30, 2024 shows a view of the commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads. According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL), which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test. Following assessments, HICAL confirmed that the site is operational for launch missions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

(240630) -- WENCHANG, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2024 shows a scene during a rocket launch simulation rehearsal at the commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads. According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL), which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test. Following assessments, HICAL confirmed that the site is operational for launch missions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

(240630) -- WENCHANG, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 30, 2024 shows a scene during a rocket launch simulation rehearsal at the commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads. According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL), which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test. Following assessments, HICAL confirmed that the site is operational for launch missions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-WENCHANG-COMMERCIAL SPACECRAFT LAUNCH SITE-REHEARSAL (CN)

(240630) -- WENCHANG, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 30, 2024 shows a view of the commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. China's first commercial spacecraft launch site is ready for operations in south China's Hainan Province as of Sunday, having completed a rocket launch simulation rehearsal using its two launch pads. According to the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Co., Ltd. (HICAL), which built and operates the launch site, the exercises performed using the launch pads included water spraying and deluge system cooling, as well as a rocket lifting arm erection test. Following assessments, HICAL confirmed that the site is operational for launch missions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pu Xiaoxu)

Ship Load And Unload Cargo at Qingdao Port in Shandong

Ship Load And Unload Cargo at Qingdao Port in Shandong

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 13, 2023 - Workers remove lock pads for container trucks at Qingdao Port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 13, 2023. According to customs statistics, the total value of China's import and export in the first three quarters was 30.8 trillion yuan, slightly down 0.2% year-on-year. Among them, the export was 17.6 trillion yuan, up 0.6% year on year; Imports were 13.2 trillion yuan, down 1.2% year-on-year.

Indonesian engineer gains valuable experience from Jakarta-Bandung HSR

STORY: Indonesian engineer gains valuable experience from Jakarta-Bandung HSR DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Billie Sentoso checking the rail pads 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): BILLIE SENTOSO, Indonesian engineer at the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Indonesian): BILLIE SENTOSO, Indonesian engineer at the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway STORYLINE: Billie Sentoso, an Indonesian engineer of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), joined the project upon his graduation from college last year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): BILLIE SENTOSO, Indonesian engineer at the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway "I'm interested because this is the first time in Indonesia and also in Southeast Asia. So, I want to learn the technologies they use to build this high-speed railway." Spanning 142.3 km with a design speed of 350 km per hour, the high-speed rail is a flagship project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BR

River Surge Halts India's Capital - New Delhi

River Surge Halts India's Capital - New Delhi

A lady distributed signatory pads to needy along a street near flooded river Yamuna in New Delhi, India, on July 14, 2023. Residential areas close to the river were flooded, submerging roads, cars and homes, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people from low-lying areas in the country's capital city. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-HOUSTON-PIPILOTTI RIST-EXHIBITION

U.S.-HOUSTON-PIPILOTTI RIST-EXHIBITION

(230531) -- HOUSTON (U.S.), May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors recline on pads to view Worry Will Vanish, a presentation by Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, the United States, on May 31, 2023. The exhibition Pipilotti Rist: Pixel Forest and Worry Will Vanish is held here from March 12 to Sept. 4. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

Sustainable futsal pitch made from used sneakers opens in Chengdu

STORY: Sustainable futsal pitch made from used sneakers opens in Chengdu DATELINE: March 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a ceremony of a sustainable futsal pitch being officially opened to the public 2. various of sneakers being recycled 3. various of workers installing the sustainable futsal pitch 4. various of a football match STORYLINE: Built with 40,000 pairs of used sneakers, a sustainable futsal pitch was officially opened to the public on Saturday in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The cushion pads, rest chair cushions, and entrance mats are all made of recycled materials from the 40,000 pairs of discarded Adidas sneakers. And the field is covered with recyclable and reusable eco-friendly turf. In addition, the football goal nets are also made from recycled shoelaces. The pitch is in a new sports park, which also includes football fields and an indoor comprehensive sports venue. The facilities can provide sports space for l

N. Korea's military parade

N. Korea's military parade

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken on April 15, 2017, at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang shows vehicles carrying missile launching pads.

Eyeglasses without nose pads win top online shopping award

Eyeglasses without nose pads win top online shopping award

TOKYO, Japan - Eyeglasses without nose pads, made by Japanese optical frame maker Bridge Corp. in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, are shown on Oct. 16, 2014. The novel frames, which use special supporting attachments at the temples instead of nose pads below the bridge, were selected by online shop 47CLUB as the best product with a clever design that impressed consumers.

Oki's Spanish subsidiary pads accounts

Oki's Spanish subsidiary pads accounts

TOKYO, Japan - Hideichi Kawasaki, president of Oki Electric Industry Co., holds a press conference at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Aug. 8, 2012. Oki said the same day it may be unable to release its consolidated results for the April-June quarter by the legally set deadline after finding its Spanish subsidiary running a printer business, Oki Systems Iberica S.A.U., has padded sales figures.

Chest-protection pads for young ballplayers selling well

Chest-protection pads for young ballplayers selling well

TOKYO, Japan - Members of a boys rubber ball baseball team practice, wearing chest protection pads.

Chinese smart accessories firm donates Christmas gifts to slum women

STORY: Chinese smart accessories firm donates Christmas gifts to slum women DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banners of the event 2. various of guests attending the event 3. various of volunteers distributing donated items 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEVIN ZHANG, Retail Manager from Oraimo 5. various of the clean-up exercise 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): ANNE KEMUNTO, Kibera resident 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): PAULINE NJERI, Kibera resident 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Swahili): BETTY WAKESHO, Kibera resident 9. various of Kibera slums STORYLINE: Chinese smart accessories firm Oraimo on Saturday donated Christmas gifts that included foodstuff and sanitary pads to women in Nairobi's Kibera slums. The ceremony was held at the ground of St. Christine School with dozens of women and girls from the slum in attendance. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEVIN ZHANG, Retail Manager from Oraimo "Today we just helped guys, those mothers, the disabled or those who lost their job

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-MENSTRUAL HEALTH-REUSABLE SANITARY PADS

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-MENSTRUAL HEALTH-REUSABLE SANITARY PADS

(221021) -- WINDHOEK, Oct. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Verna Xoagus, founder of Laverne Sanitary Pads, makes reusable sanitary pads from cotton material in Windhoek, Namibia, on Oct. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Namibian woman promotes menstrual health with reusable sanitary pads" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-MENSTRUAL HEALTH-REUSABLE SANITARY PADS

NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-MENSTRUAL HEALTH-REUSABLE SANITARY PADS

(221021) -- WINDHOEK, Oct. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Verna Xoagus, founder of Laverne Sanitary Pads, displays an instruction manual for washing reusable sanitary pads in Windhoek, Namibia, on Oct. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Namibian woman promotes menstrual health with reusable sanitary pads" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

Former Botswana teacher committed to helping girls overcome "period poverty"

STORY: Former Botswana teacher committed to helping girls overcome "period poverty" DATELINE: July 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: MOCHUDI, Botswana CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of school students receiving sanitary pads 2. SOUNDBITE (English): AGRIENETH MASULE, Founder of Motlaletsi Charity Club STORYLINE: "Period poverty," defined as a lack of access to menstrual products, education, and hygiene, causes one in every 10 African girls to miss school each year, according to the United Nations Children's Fund. Without proper education and resources, girls are frequently forced to stay at home, particularly in rural areas. As a result, they miss 10-20 percent of their school days and, in some cases, completely drop out. Agrieneth Masule is determined to change this in Mochudi, a village in Kgatleng district, about 37 kilometers northeast of Botswana's capital, Gaborone. Masule, 34, runs a feminine hygiene project that raises funds for sanitary pads, which are then given to needy girl

BOTSWANA-MOCHUDI-FEMININE HYGIENE PROJECT

BOTSWANA-MOCHUDI-FEMININE HYGIENE PROJECT

(220715) -- MOCHUDI (BOTSWANA), July 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Agrieneth Masule (L, Front), who runs a feminine hygiene project that raises funds for sanitary pads given to needy girls through Motlaletsi Charity Club, distributes sanitary pads to students at Kgamanyane Community Junior Secondary School in Mochudi, a village in Kgatleng district, Botswana, on June 20, 2022. "Period poverty," defined as a lack of access to menstrual products, education, and hygiene, causes one in every 10 African girls to miss school each year, according to the United Nations Children's Fund. Without proper education and resources, girls are frequently forced to stay at home, particularly in rural areas. As a result, they miss 10-20 percent of their school days and, in some cases, completely drop out. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Former Botswana teacher committed to helping girls overcome "period poverty"

BOTSWANA-MOCHUDI-FEMININE HYGIENE PROJECT

BOTSWANA-MOCHUDI-FEMININE HYGIENE PROJECT

(220715) -- MOCHUDI (BOTSWANA), July 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Agrieneth Masule, who runs a feminine hygiene project that raises funds for sanitary pads given to needy girls through Motlaletsi Charity Club, shows a reusable sanitary pad in Mochudi, a village in Kgatleng district, Botswana, on June 20, 2022. "Period poverty," defined as a lack of access to menstrual products, education, and hygiene, causes one in every 10 African girls to miss school each year, according to the United Nations Children's Fund. Without proper education and resources, girls are frequently forced to stay at home, particularly in rural areas. As a result, they miss 10-20 percent of their school days and, in some cases, completely drop out. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Former Botswana teacher committed to helping girls overcome "period poverty"

UGANDA-KAMPALA-MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY

UGANDA-KAMPALA-MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY

(220528) -- KAMPALA, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman hands over reusable sanitary pads to a teenage girl during an event to mark the Menstrual Hygiene Day in Kampala, Uganda, on May 28, 2022. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

UGANDA-KAMPALA-MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY

UGANDA-KAMPALA-MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY

(220528) -- KAMPALA, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman introduces reusable sanitary pads during an event to mark the Menstrual Hygiene Day in Kampala, Uganda, on May 28, 2022. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)