Japan: Low-Pressure System Brings Blizzard Conditions to Hokkaido, Knocking Donw Trees

A rapidly developing low-pressure system moved through Hokkaido on Monday, December 15, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions that have caused widespread havoc and left up to 36,000 homes without power. The severe winter storm resulted in collapsed roofs, downed trees, power lines and school fences, stranded cars, and major train cancellations.

Illustration - Economy Growth - China

Illustration - Economy Growth - China

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

Illustration - Economy Growth - China

Illustration - Economy Growth - China

Illustration - An employee conducts welding work at a wind power equipment manufacturing company in Qingzhou, east China's Shandong Province, on December 15, 2025. China's economy has maintained steady momentum in November, creating favorable conditions to achieve the annual growth target, as revealed by the latest economic indicators on Monday. In November, the country's value-added industrial output expanded 4.8 percent year on year. In the first 11 months, the industrial output increased by 6 percent. Photo by Wang Jilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Port Trade

Port Trade

A large number of wind power equipment is being loaded onto ships at the port for shipment in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Port Trade

Port Trade

A large number of wind power equipment is being loaded onto ships at the port for shipment in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Port Trade

Port Trade

A large number of wind power equipment is being loaded onto ships at the port for shipment in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Port Trade

Port Trade

A large number of wind power equipment is being loaded onto ships at the port for shipment in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Port Trade

Port Trade

A large number of wind power equipment is being loaded onto ships at the port for shipment in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Port Trade

Port Trade

A large number of wind power equipment is being loaded onto ships at the port for shipment in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Port Trade

Port Trade

A large number of wind power equipment is being loaded onto ships at the port for shipment in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 15, 2025.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" Integrated Base in Hami

The scenery of the Datang Shichengzi "Solar Thermal + Photovoltaic" integrated Base after snowfall in Hami, Xinjiang, China on December 13, 2025. As the world's largest and most comprehensive demonstration base, it generates electricity through photovoltaics in real-time and utilizes molten salt thermal storage to achieve continuous day and night power generation of photovoltaic thermal power stations.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are conducting an inspection of a 20MW photovoltaic power station in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are conducting an inspection of a 20MW photovoltaic power station in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are conducting an inspection of a 20MW photovoltaic power station in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are conducting an inspection of a 20MW photovoltaic power station in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are conducting an inspection of a 20MW photovoltaic power station in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

PV Power Station

PV Power Station

XINJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 10, 2025 - Staff are cleaning sand and dust on solar panels at a 20MW photovoltaic power plant in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on December 10th, 2025.

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

French Minister of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Commerce,Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power Serge Papin and French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly on December 10, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM