Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

The 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia was not a celebration, but a bitter reflection. These photos capture a reality far from the glitter of national celebrations at the USU Residence III, Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the celebration. Amid muddy dirt roads and piles of garbage, only a single Indonesian flag flutters, as if the sole silent witness to the desolate national spirit. This settlement has been inhabited for two years, but the promised basic infrastructure has yet to materialise. The absence of public facilities such as parks and places of worship is not simply negligence; it is a reflection of the injustice felt by its residents. Every puddle and unpaved road is a daily reminder of the vast gap between spoken promises and the reality faced. This situation has become a national spotlight. This issue is not merely a development issue, but a strong indication of alleged corruption and money laundering practices that tarnish the public housing program. In respo

Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

The 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia was not a celebration, but a bitter reflection. These photos capture a reality far from the glitter of national celebrations at the USU Residence III, Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the celebration. Amid muddy dirt roads and piles of garbage, only a single Indonesian flag flutters, as if the sole silent witness to the desolate national spirit. This settlement has been inhabited for two years, but the promised basic infrastructure has yet to materialise. The absence of public facilities such as parks and places of worship is not simply negligence; it is a reflection of the injustice felt by its residents. Every puddle and unpaved road is a daily reminder of the vast gap between spoken promises and the reality faced. This situation has become a national spotlight. This issue is not merely a development issue, but a strong indication of alleged corruption and money laundering practices that tarnish the public housing program. In respo

Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

The 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia was not a celebration, but a bitter reflection. These photos capture a reality far from the glitter of national celebrations at the USU Residence III, Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the celebration. Amid muddy dirt roads and piles of garbage, only a single Indonesian flag flutters, as if the sole silent witness to the desolate national spirit. This settlement has been inhabited for two years, but the promised basic infrastructure has yet to materialise. The absence of public facilities such as parks and places of worship is not simply negligence; it is a reflection of the injustice felt by its residents. Every puddle and unpaved road is a daily reminder of the vast gap between spoken promises and the reality faced. This situation has become a national spotlight. This issue is not merely a development issue, but a strong indication of alleged corruption and money laundering practices that tarnish the public housing program. In respo

Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

Independence and Housing 80 Years of Promises - Indonesia

The 80th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia was not a celebration, but a bitter reflection. These photos capture a reality far from the glitter of national celebrations at the USU Residence III, Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, the celebration. Amid muddy dirt roads and piles of garbage, only a single Indonesian flag flutters, as if the sole silent witness to the desolate national spirit. This settlement has been inhabited for two years, but the promised basic infrastructure has yet to materialise. The absence of public facilities such as parks and places of worship is not simply negligence; it is a reflection of the injustice felt by its residents. Every puddle and unpaved road is a daily reminder of the vast gap between spoken promises and the reality faced. This situation has become a national spotlight. This issue is not merely a development issue, but a strong indication of alleged corruption and money laundering practices that tarnish the public housing program. In respo

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers are seen at a factory of the Alliance Steel (M) Sdn. Bhd. plant at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a symbol cornerstone of the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a cargo ship which passed the Kuandan Port of Malaysia unloading cargo at an automated container handling terminal of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers are seen at a factory of COFCO Oils (Qinzhou) Co., Ltd at the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members show packed batteries at a factory of the Camel Group Co., Ltd at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone panoramic photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a cargo ship which passed the Kuandan Port of Malaysia unloading cargo at an automated container handling terminal of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a cargo ship which passed the Kuandan Port of Malaysia unloading cargo at an automated container handling terminal of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Chinese staff works at a control room of a factory of the Alliance Steel (M) Sdn. Bhd. plant at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A testing for OLED screens is seen at the Rayvision Technology Co., Ltd at the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the factory of the Alliance Steel (M) Sdn. Bhd. plant at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An employee works at a factory of the China-Malaysia Jinguyan Biotechnology Co., Ltd at the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A 275-kv transformer substation invested by the Beibu Gulf Port Group is seen at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A testing for OLED screens is seen at the Rayvision Technology Co., Ltd at the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a cargo ship which passed the Kuandan Port of Malaysia unloading cargo at an automated container handling terminal of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Ailin)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members show packed batteries at a factory of the Camel Group Co., Ltd at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers are seen at a factory of the Alliance Steel (M) Sdn. Bhd. plant at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a symbol cornerstone of the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers are seen at a factory of COFCO Oils (Qinzhou) Co., Ltd at the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a cargo ship which passed the Kuandan Port of Malaysia unloading cargo at an automated container handling terminal of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese staff works at a control room of a factory of the Alliance Steel (M) Sdn. Bhd. plant at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone panoramic photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a cargo ship which passed the Kuandan Port of Malaysia unloading cargo at an automated container handling terminal of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A testing for OLED screens is seen at the Rayvision Technology Co., Ltd at the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An employee works at a factory of the China-Malaysia Jinguyan Biotechnology Co., Ltd at the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a cargo ship which passed the Kuandan Port of Malaysia unloading cargo at an automated container handling terminal of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A 275-kv transformer substation invested by the Beibu Gulf Port Group is seen at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A testing for OLED screens is seen at the Rayvision Technology Co., Ltd at the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 13, 2024. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the factory of the Alliance Steel (M) Sdn. Bhd. plant at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Pahang state of Malaysia. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

LensToLens | "Two Countries, Twin Parks" yields fruits in China and Malaysia

(240621) -- QINZHOU, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 13, 2024 shows a cargo ship which passed the Kuandan Port of Malaysia unloading cargo at an automated container handling terminal of Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, situated in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), located in Pahang state of Malaysia, opened respectively in 2012 and 2013. The two parks set a new example of bilateral economic cooperation under the model of "Two Countries, Twin Parks." Over the past ten years, the cooperative mode has yielded fruitful results in various fields such as project construction and innovative cooperation, promoting the industrial cooperation between the two countries. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

China-Russia joint efforts on Siberian tiger protection bear fruit

STORY: China-Russia joint efforts on Siberian tiger protection bear fruit SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024/File DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Siberian tigers and Amur leopards 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FENG LIMIN, Deputy director of the monitoring and research center for Siberian tigers and Amur leopards under the National Forestry and Grassland Administration 3. various of Siberian tigers STORYLINE: Siberian tigers have been frequently spotted around China-Russia border areas in recent years, due to joint protection efforts made by both countries. As one of the world's most endangered species, Siberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, mainly live in Russia's Far East and northeast China. Back in 2010, the two countries signed a cooperation agreement to protect Siberian tigers and Amur leopards. In 2019, two national parks in China and Russia signed a three-year cooperative action plan to beef up cooperation in the protection

US Forces Shoot Down Houthi Missiles And Drones

US Forces Shoot Down Houthi Missiles And Drones

Handout photo dated May 15, 2015 shows he guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) fires its MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun in the Mediterranean Sea. On Tuesday, U.S. fighter jets and a warship shot down an onslaught of missiles and attack drones in the southern Red Sea over a 10-hour period, military officials said. The downed weapons included a dozen one-way attack drones, three anti-ship ballistic missiles and two land attack cruise missiles. “U.S. assets, to include the USS Laboon and F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, shot them down,” said U.S. Central Command, the Pentagon’s top combatant command in the Middle East. “There was no damage to ships in the area or reported injuries.” It wasn’t clear exactly what the drones and missiles were targeting, but U.S. forces in the region have carried out a number of “self-defense strikes” and shot down other drones and rockets in recent months. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Desmond Parks via ABACAPRESS.COM

"Two Countries, Twin Parks" project highlighted at conference in E China

STORY: "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project highlighted at conference in E China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the first Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development 2. various of the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project (file footage) STORYLINE: "Two Countries, Twin Parks," a flagship project of Belt and Road cooperation, was highlighted at the ongoing first Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development held in Fuzhou City, east China's Fujian Province. During the event, a promotion conference was attended by delegates from both home and abroad to discuss and expand future cooperation in marine food industry under the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project. The project is a new model of international cooperation featuring two countries setting up industrial parks on each other's soil and jointly facilitating development. With its memorandum signed in January 2021, the "Two Countries, Twin Park

China, Indonesia eye stronger ties via "Two Countries, Twin Parks"

STORY: China, Indonesia eye stronger ties via "Two Countries, Twin Parks" DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pemalang district 2. various of the prawn farm 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa): JONI SETYAWAN, Seasoned Indonesian prawn farmer 4. various of the production line of Fujian MiaoTianHui Food Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN QING'AN, Legal representative of Indonesian subsidiary of Fujian MiaoTianHui Food Co., Ltd. 6. various of Fuqing Zhaohua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE XIAOQIANG, Deputy general manager, Fuqing Zhaohua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd. 8. various of the project between China and Indonesia STORYLINE: In the Pemalang district of Indonesia's Central Java province, a prawn farm, covering about 70,000 square meters, was built by a Chinese company in 2021. Once the prawn larvae here are four months old, they will undergo processing and be shipped to Fuzhou, capital city of east China's Fujian Province, abou

HKSAR chief executive says to build int'l innovation talent port for GBA

STORY: HKSAR chief executive says to build int'l innovation talent port for GBA DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of HKSAR 3. various of the forum STORYLINE: Hong Kong will continue to actively collaborate with Shenzhen to promote the advantages of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone under the principle of "one zone, two parks" underpinned by the "one country, two systems" principle. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), made the remarks on Monday at a financial forum held by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of HKSAR "The HKSAR government thanks the central government and the Shenzhen municipal government for their strong support to the development of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone. Hong Kong

CHINA-HONG KONG-FINANCIAL FORUM-TALENT PORT (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FINANCIAL FORUM-TALENT PORT (CN)

(230905) -- HONG KONG, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), poses for a group photo with guests at a financial forum held by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited in south China's Hong Kong, Sept. 4, 2023. Hong Kong will continue to actively collaborate with Shenzhen to promote the advantages of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone under the principle of "one zone, two parks" underpinned by the "one country, two systems" principle. John Lee made the remarks on Monday at a financial forum held by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited. Hong Kong will support the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) international innovation and technology center, and build an international innovation talent port for the GBA, according to Lee at the forum. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FINANCIAL FORUM-TALENT PORT (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FINANCIAL FORUM-TALENT PORT (CN)

(230905) -- HONG KONG, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivers a speech at a financial forum held by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited in south China's Hong Kong, Sept. 4, 2023. Hong Kong will continue to actively collaborate with Shenzhen to promote the advantages of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone under the principle of "one zone, two parks" underpinned by the "one country, two systems" principle. John Lee made the remarks on Monday at a financial forum held by Sing Tao News Corporation Limited. Hong Kong will support the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) international innovation and technology center, and build an international innovation talent port for the GBA, according to Lee at the forum. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-FOREST CHIEF SCHEME (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-FOREST CHIEF SCHEME (CN)

(230826) -- CHANGSHA, Aug. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Weigu (L) introduces protection knowledge of ancient trees to a villager in Pingwan Village of Jingang Town, Liuyang City of central China's Hunan Province, Aug. 24, 2023. Huang Weigu, 53 years old, is a forest ranger in Jingang Town of Liuyang City, who has been worked here since 2008. He is responsible for patrolling over 8,000 Mu (about 533.33 hectares) of forest in the two villages of Pingwan and Dangui. Once during his patrol, he discovered drilling holes at the foot of an ancient tree, which led to the cracking of five groups of ancient tree poachers. Liuyang City has implemented a forest chief scheme consisting of altogether 512 protection grids, 371 among which covers famous ancient trees. Altogether 2,130 ancient trees in the grids are under protection by forest chiefs/rangers. Since 2022, altogether 124 ancient trees have been rescued and revitalized, and two theme parks featuring ancient trees have been built here. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-FOREST CHIEF SCHEME (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-FOREST CHIEF SCHEME (CN)

(230826) -- CHANGSHA, Aug. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 25, 2023 shows forest rangers and firefighters taking part in a fire drill in Jingang Town, Liuyang City of central China's Hunan Province. Huang Weigu, 53 years old, is a forest ranger in Jingang Town of Liuyang City, who has been worked here since 2008. He is responsible for patrolling over 8,000 Mu (about 533.33 hectares) of forest in the two villages of Pingwan and Dangui. Once during his patrol, he discovered drilling holes at the foot of an ancient tree, which led to the cracking of five groups of ancient tree poachers. Liuyang City has implemented a forest chief scheme consisting of altogether 512 protection grids, 371 among which covers famous ancient trees. Altogether 2,130 ancient trees in the grids are under protection by forest chiefs/rangers. Since 2022, altogether 124 ancient trees have been rescued and revitalized, and two theme parks featuring ancient trees have been built here. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-FOREST CHIEF SCHEME (CN)

CHINA-HUNAN-LIUYANG-FOREST CHIEF SCHEME (CN)

(230826) -- CHANGSHA, Aug. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Weigu records the growth of an ancient tree in Dangui Village of Jingang Town, Liuyang City of central China's Hunan Province, Aug. 24, 2023. Huang Weigu, 53 years old, is a forest ranger in Jingang Town of Liuyang City, who has been worked here since 2008. He is responsible for patrolling over 8,000 Mu (about 533.33 hectares) of forest in the two villages of Pingwan and Dangui. Once during his patrol, he discovered drilling holes at the foot of an ancient tree, which led to the cracking of five groups of ancient tree poachers. Liuyang City has implemented a forest chief scheme consisting of altogether 512 protection grids, 371 among which covers famous ancient trees. Altogether 2,130 ancient trees in the grids are under protection by forest chiefs/rangers. Since 2022, altogether 124 ancient trees have been rescued and revitalized, and two theme parks featuring ancient trees have been built here. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)