Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 6

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 5

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 4

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 3

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left and on the TV set) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

[Breaking News]Jump into Lake Biwa in traditional ritual

OMIHACHIMAN, Japan, Aug. 1 Kyodo - A Buddhist monk at Isakiji Temple jumps into Lake Biwa from a height of about seven meters in the Shiga Prefecture city of Omihachiman, Japan, on Aug. 1, 2024, during a traditional ritual and part of training. (Kyodo)

1st batch of int'l exhibits for 8th China-Eurasia Expo arrives in China

STORY: 1st batch of int'l exhibits for 8th China-Eurasia Expo arrives in China SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: HORGOS, CHINA CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of customs clearance at the Horgos Port STORYLINE: The first batch of international exhibits for the upcoming 8th China-Eurasia Expo arrived in China on Friday. Weighing 10.2 tonnes and worth 48,000 U.S. dollars, the exhibits are from Kyrgyzstan including honey and dried fruits. They underwent customs clearance at the Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo is scheduled to be held from June 26 to 30 in Xinjiang. According to China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC), the expo will cover an area of 140,000 square meters with four major exhibition zones covering investment cooperation, international exhibition, special industries, and equipment manufacturing. Since 2011, the China-Eurasia Expo has successfully held seven sessions yielding fruitful re

5 Israeli soldiers killed, 7 injured in Gaza by errant Israeli tank shelling

STORY: 5 Israeli soldiers killed, 7 injured in Gaza by errant Israeli tank shelling SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Smoke rises over buildings following Israeli strikes in northern Gaza Strip 2. Israeli tanks move along the Gaza border in the northern Gaza Strip 3. Israeli armed vehicles on the way to northern Gaza Strip 4. Smoke rises over buildings following Israeli strikes in northern Gaza Strip STORYLINE: Five Israeli soldiers were killed and seven others injured, three of them seriously, by errant Israeli tank fire in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Thursday. The casualties were with a force that entered Gaza City and seized buildings as part of a resumed attack on the refugee camp. Two IDF tanks, positioned several dozen meters away, apparently spotted a gun in a window of one of the buildings and fired two shells towards the target. Th

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(240403) -- LHASA, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang Gonpo and his wife Tsering Palmo flip through old photos in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 27, 2024. Lozang Gonpo was born in 1949. His childhood memories are fraught with tales of poverty, scarcity, and hardship. Hailing from a family of shoemakers, Lozang Gonpo's upbringing was characterized by early mornings spent learning the craft alongside his parents and grandparents. "In those days, our humble abode, barely 30 square meters, served as shelter for our family of seven," he recalls. "With four children in the house, we shared a single bed and just one blanket, while clothes were washed and worn tirelessly." The burden of a grain tax, amounting to 70 kilograms per person annually, loomed heavily over their heads. "If we had grain, we paid with grain; if not, we resorted to selling shoes to meet our obligations," Lozang Gonpo explains. Following the democratic reform in Xizang in 1959, Lozang Gonpo was finally able to st

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(240403) -- LHASA, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang Gonpo waters plants at home in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 27, 2024. Lozang Gonpo was born in 1949. His childhood memories are fraught with tales of poverty, scarcity, and hardship. Hailing from a family of shoemakers, Lozang Gonpo's upbringing was characterized by early mornings spent learning the craft alongside his parents and grandparents. "In those days, our humble abode, barely 30 square meters, served as shelter for our family of seven," he recalls. "With four children in the house, we shared a single bed and just one blanket, while clothes were washed and worn tirelessly." The burden of a grain tax, amounting to 70 kilograms per person annually, loomed heavily over their heads. "If we had grain, we paid with grain; if not, we resorted to selling shoes to meet our obligations," Lozang Gonpo explains. Following the democratic reform in Xizang in 1959, Lozang Gonpo was finally able to start a brand new life. At the

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(240403) -- LHASA, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang Gonpo (C) poses for photos with his family in front of his house in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 27, 2024. Lozang Gonpo was born in 1949. His childhood memories are fraught with tales of poverty, scarcity, and hardship. Hailing from a family of shoemakers, Lozang Gonpo's upbringing was characterized by early mornings spent learning the craft alongside his parents and grandparents. "In those days, our humble abode, barely 30 square meters, served as shelter for our family of seven," he recalls. "With four children in the house, we shared a single bed and just one blanket, while clothes were washed and worn tirelessly." The burden of a grain tax, amounting to 70 kilograms per person annually, loomed heavily over their heads. "If we had grain, we paid with grain; if not, we resorted to selling shoes to meet our obligations," Lozang Gonpo explains. Following the democratic reform in Xizang in 1959, Lozang Gonpo was finally ab

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(240403) -- LHASA, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 27, 2024 shows a portrait of Lozang Gonpo, in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Lozang Gonpo was born in 1949. His childhood memories are fraught with tales of poverty, scarcity, and hardship. Hailing from a family of shoemakers, Lozang Gonpo's upbringing was characterized by early mornings spent learning the craft alongside his parents and grandparents. "In those days, our humble abode, barely 30 square meters, served as shelter for our family of seven," he recalls. "With four children in the house, we shared a single bed and just one blanket, while clothes were washed and worn tirelessly." The burden of a grain tax, amounting to 70 kilograms per person annually, loomed heavily over their heads. "If we had grain, we paid with grain; if not, we resorted to selling shoes to meet our obligations," Lozang Gonpo explains. Following the democratic reform in Xizang in 1959, Lozang Gonpo was finally able to start a brand

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(240403) -- LHASA, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang Gonpo is seen on his way home in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 27, 2024. Lozang Gonpo was born in 1949. His childhood memories are fraught with tales of poverty, scarcity, and hardship. Hailing from a family of shoemakers, Lozang Gonpo's upbringing was characterized by early mornings spent learning the craft alongside his parents and grandparents. "In those days, our humble abode, barely 30 square meters, served as shelter for our family of seven," he recalls. "With four children in the house, we shared a single bed and just one blanket, while clothes were washed and worn tirelessly." The burden of a grain tax, amounting to 70 kilograms per person annually, loomed heavily over their heads. "If we had grain, we paid with grain; if not, we resorted to selling shoes to meet our obligations," Lozang Gonpo explains. Following the democratic reform in Xizang in 1959, Lozang Gonpo was finally able to start a brand new life. At th

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-LOZANG GONPO(CN)

(240403) -- LHASA, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lozang Gonpo's daughter-in-law Yangjen serves tea to him at home in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 27, 2024. Lozang Gonpo was born in 1949. His childhood memories are fraught with tales of poverty, scarcity, and hardship. Hailing from a family of shoemakers, Lozang Gonpo's upbringing was characterized by early mornings spent learning the craft alongside his parents and grandparents. "In those days, our humble abode, barely 30 square meters, served as shelter for our family of seven," he recalls. "With four children in the house, we shared a single bed and just one blanket, while clothes were washed and worn tirelessly." The burden of a grain tax, amounting to 70 kilograms per person annually, loomed heavily over their heads. "If we had grain, we paid with grain; if not, we resorted to selling shoes to meet our obligations," Lozang Gonpo explains. Following the democratic reform in Xizang in 1959, Lozang Gonpo was finally able to s

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 18, 2023. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows a music fountain show at the north square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 1, 2023 shows a view of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows a view of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows a music fountain show at the north square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows a view of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist poses for photos with the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 18, 2023. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2023. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows a view of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows a music fountain show at the north square of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 18, 2023. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-LANDMARK-GIANT WILD GOOSE PAGODA (CN)

(230509) -- XI'AN, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows the night view of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a true monument to Buddhist culture and architecture, was originally built in 652 AD during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and extensively repaired during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pagoda currently stands at a height of 64.1 meters with seven stories. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

(231116) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 16, 2023. The Expo, themed "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future," kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on Thursday, with the aim of promoting the development of the global shipping industry and marine economy. Covering a total booth area of 50,000 square meters, the event features seven exhibition areas: international shipowners zone, ship and offshore equipment zone, smart green ports zone, port machinery and equipment zone, shipping life zone, shipping services zone, and logistics services zone. A series of forums, conferences and investment promotion and negotiation meetings will be held during this expo. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

(231116) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 16, 2023. The Expo, themed "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future," kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on Thursday, with the aim of promoting the development of the global shipping industry and marine economy. Covering a total booth area of 50,000 square meters, the event features seven exhibition areas: international shipowners zone, ship and offshore equipment zone, smart green ports zone, port machinery and equipment zone, shipping life zone, shipping services zone, and logistics services zone. A series of forums, conferences and investment promotion and negotiation meetings will be held during this expo. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

(231116) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 16, 2023. The Expo, themed "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future," kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on Thursday, with the aim of promoting the development of the global shipping industry and marine economy. Covering a total booth area of 50,000 square meters, the event features seven exhibition areas: international shipowners zone, ship and offshore equipment zone, smart green ports zone, port machinery and equipment zone, shipping life zone, shipping services zone, and logistics services zone. A series of forums, conferences and investment promotion and negotiation meetings will be held during this expo. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

(231116) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 16, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 in north China's Tianjin. The Expo, themed "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future," kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on Thursday, with the aim of promoting the development of the global shipping industry and marine economy. Covering a total booth area of 50,000 square meters, the event features seven exhibition areas: international shipowners zone, ship and offshore equipment zone, smart green ports zone, port machinery and equipment zone, shipping life zone, shipping services zone, and logistics services zone. A series of forums, conferences and investment promotion and negotiation meetings will be held during this expo. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

(231116) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 16, 2023. The Expo, themed "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future," kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on Thursday, with the aim of promoting the development of the global shipping industry and marine economy. Covering a total booth area of 50,000 square meters, the event features seven exhibition areas: international shipowners zone, ship and offshore equipment zone, smart green ports zone, port machinery and equipment zone, shipping life zone, shipping services zone, and logistics services zone. A series of forums, conferences and investment promotion and negotiation meetings will be held during this expo. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

(231116) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 16, 2023. The Expo, themed "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future," kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on Thursday, with the aim of promoting the development of the global shipping industry and marine economy. Covering a total booth area of 50,000 square meters, the event features seven exhibition areas: international shipowners zone, ship and offshore equipment zone, smart green ports zone, port machinery and equipment zone, shipping life zone, shipping services zone, and logistics services zone. A series of forums, conferences and investment promotion and negotiation meetings will be held during this expo. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

(231116) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 16, 2023. The Expo, themed "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future," kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on Thursday, with the aim of promoting the development of the global shipping industry and marine economy. Covering a total booth area of 50,000 square meters, the event features seven exhibition areas: international shipowners zone, ship and offshore equipment zone, smart green ports zone, port machinery and equipment zone, shipping life zone, shipping services zone, and logistics services zone. A series of forums, conferences and investment promotion and negotiation meetings will be held during this expo. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-INT'L SHIPPING INDUSTRY EXPO-OPEN (CN)

(231116) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Exhibitors talk at the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 16, 2023. The Expo, themed "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future," kicked off at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) on Thursday, with the aim of promoting the development of the global shipping industry and marine economy. Covering a total booth area of 50,000 square meters, the event features seven exhibition areas: international shipowners zone, ship and offshore equipment zone, smart green ports zone, port machinery and equipment zone, shipping life zone, shipping services zone, and logistics services zone. A series of forums, conferences and investment promotion and negotiation meetings will be held during this expo. (Xinhua/Li Ran)