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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane keeps its baby warm under its body while the other remains vigilant at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing

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Authorities target Halloween revellers in Shanghai

Security officers patrol in a park in Shanghai on Halloween day on Oct. 31, 2024, as authorities remain vigilant against possible anti-establishment movements lurking in the spread of Western cultural events like Halloween.

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Authorities target Halloween revellers in Shanghai

Security officers patrol near a park in Shanghai on Halloween day on Oct. 31, 2024, as authorities remain vigilant against possible anti-establishment movements lurking in the spread of Western cultural events like Halloween.

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Authorities target Halloween revellers in Shanghai

Security officers patrol in a park in Shanghai on Halloween day on Oct. 31, 2024, as authorities remain vigilant against possible anti-establishment movements lurking in the spread of Western cultural events like Halloween.

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Authorities crack down on cosplaying on Halloween night in Beijing

Police officers surround cosplayers in a commercial district in Beijing on Halloween night on Oct. 31, 2024, as authorities remain vigilant against possible anti-establishment movements lurking in the spread of Western cultural events like Halloween.

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Authorities crack down on cosplaying on Halloween night in Beijing

Security officers surround cosplayers in a commercial district in Beijing on Halloween night on Oct. 31, 2024, as authorities remain vigilant against possible anti-establishment movements lurking in the spread of Western cultural events like Halloween.

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Demonstrations In Bangladesh

Razor wire is seen in front of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum while protstors stay vigilant to prevent suspected Awami League Supports gathero in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 15, 2024. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations In Bangladesh

Razor wire is seen in front of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum while protstors stay vigilant to prevent suspected Awami League Supports gathero in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 15, 2024. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstrations In Bangladesh

Razor wire is seen in front of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum while protstors stay vigilant to prevent suspected Awami League Supports gathero in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 15, 2024. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Former Law Minister Arrest - Dhaka

Dhaka Metropolitan Police personnel stay vigilant at Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Courtas Salman Fazlur Rahman of Dhaka - 1 constituency will be arraigned after got arrested yesterday while fleeing the country in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 14, 2024. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Former Law Minister Arrest - Dhaka

Border Guard Bangladesh personnel stay vigilant at Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Courtas Salman Fazlur Rahman of Dhaka - 1 constituency will be arraigned after got arrested yesterday while fleeing the country in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 14, 2024. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Former Law Minister Arrest - Dhaka

Bangladesh Armed Force personnel stay vigilant at Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Courtas Salman Fazlur Rahman of Dhaka - 1 constituency will be arraigned after got arrested yesterday while fleeing the country in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 14, 2024. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Former Law Minister Arrest - Dhaka

Dhaka Metropolitan Police personnel stay vigilant at Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Courtas Salman Fazlur Rahman of Dhaka - 1 constituency will be arraigned after got arrested yesterday while fleeing the country in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 14, 2024. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-HOTEL ATTACK

(240803) -- MOGADISHU, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 3, 2024 shows the beach area near the Lido Beach hotel in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Somali leaders on Saturday called on security agencies to remain vigilant following a brutal attack by al-Shabab fighters at the popular beachside hotel in Mogadishu Friday night. (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-HOTEL ATTACK

(240803) -- MOGADISHU, Aug. 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 3, 2024 shows the beach area near the Lido Beach hotel in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Somali leaders on Saturday called on security agencies to remain vigilant following a brutal attack by al-Shabab fighters at the popular beachside hotel in Mogadishu Friday night. (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire forces 1,200 people to evacuate in U.S. Southern California

STORY: Wildfire forces 1,200 people to evacuate in U.S. Southern California SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the damage and repair efforts after the fire STORYLINE: A fast-moving wildfire has burned over 12,200 acres (about 49.4 square km) overnight in Southern California, forcing at least 1,200 people to evacuate from a popular recreation area, authorities said Sunday. The wind-driven wildfire, dubbed the Post Fire, started Saturday afternoon in Gorman, about 100 km north of Los Angeles, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The blaze was 2 percent contained as of Sunday afternoon and has damaged two structures. Cal Fire warned in a Sunday update that "slightly higher temperatures and lower humidity are expected to continue through the weekend, residents are reminded to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if fire activity changes."

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Whales get teeth brushed at event promoting oral health

WAKAYAMA,Japan, June 3 Kyodo -A whale has its teeth brushed at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 3, 2024, in an event urging people to stay vigilant about their oral health habits.(Kyodo)

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Whales get teeth brushed at event promoting oral health

A whale has its teeth brushed at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 3, 2024, in an event urging people to stay vigilant about their oral health habits.

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Whales get teeth brushed at event promoting oral health

A whale has its teeth brushed at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 3, 2024, in an event urging people to stay vigilant about their oral health habits.

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China: Ferocious Winds Lash Sanya During Severe Storm

Some areas of Sanya in Hainan were hit by severe storms that brought strong winds and caused significant damage last March 29. The Provincial Meteorological Observatory warned of high occurrence of severe convective weather, reminding Hainan locals to be vigilant against disasters such as hailstorms, thunderstorms, strong winds, intense lightning, short-term heavy rainfall, and tornadoes.

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Endangered deer spotted in NE China

STORY: Endangered deer spotted in NE China SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:11 LOCATION: Dongning, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of Siberian musk deer in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province STORYLINE: A Siberian musk deer was spotted by an infrared camera in Dongning City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Siberian musk deer, under first-class state protection, has an acute sense of sight and smell. Rare in numbers, the vigilant animal is rarely spotted in the wild. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from DONGNING, China. (XHTV)

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Lao health ministry urges public to help control dengue

STORY: Lao health ministry urges public to help control dengue SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the building of Lao Ministry of Health 2. various of the facebook page of the Center of Information and Education for Health 3. various of the staff spraying mosquito killer 4. various of a hospital STORYLINE: The Lao Ministry of Health urged local authorities and people countrywide to be vigilant and help control the spread of dengue fever as the number of infected cases continues to rise. Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 1,118 since January 2024, including two deaths, according to a report issued by the Center of Information and Education for Health under the ministry on Tuesday. The ministry instructed everyone to engage in mosquito eradication. The work of clearing mosquito breeding grounds requires the support of all sectors of society and should be the responsibility of every household, accor

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Mass rallies held across Iran to mark anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution

STORY: Mass rallies held across Iran to mark anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:08 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally STORYLINE: Mass rallies were held across Iran on Sunday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution. The rallies, also attended by the country's officials and military commanders, started concurrently at 9:00 a.m. local time (0530 GMT) in 1,400 cities and 35,000 villages across Iran, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. In the capital Tehran, people marched from 13 locations towards the Azadi Square, where Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi delivered a speech. Raisi said the country's "vigilant, insightful and conscious" people had managed to overcome all problems caused by the "enemies," according to a statement published on the website of his office. He said Iran was dependent neither on the East nor the West and made decisio

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

Reconquete senator Stpehane Ravier and French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

French President of Reconquest Eric Zemmour delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

Reconquete senator Stpehane Ravier during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

Marion Marechal delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

Reconquete senator Stpehane Ravier during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

Marion Marechal delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Zemmour during Vigilant Parents Conference at Senate - Paris

Marion Marechal delivers a speech during the vigilant parents conference at the Senate in Paris, France on November 4, 2023. Photo by Francois Pauletto/Avenir Pictures/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Security measures enhanced in New York as rallies over Israel-Hamas conflict continue

STORY: Security measures enhanced in New York as rallies over Israel-Hamas conflict continue DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: NEW YORK CITY, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JESSENIA MENDEZ, Protestor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BOB NASH, U.S. Army veteran 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADRIAN, Protestor STORYLINE: The New York Police Department (NYPD) has enhanced security measures as rallies over the conflict between Israel and Hamas continue in the city. "We are currently in a heightened threat environment and tensions have been rising since ...October 7th. The NYPD is doing everything we can do to forestall future violence in our city. However, we know the ongoing events overseas may resonate with individuals domestically and that is hard to anticipate," said NYPD in a statement on Wednesday. "The NYPD asks all New Yorkers to remain vigilant and reminds everyone if they see something to say something. For these reasons, the NYPD is contin

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Villages evacuated as forest fire rages in NW Türkiye

STORY: Villages evacuated as forest fire rages in NW Türkiye DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forest fire STORYLINE: Turkish officials on Tuesday ordered the evacuation of villages as firefighters battled a forest fire in northwestern Canakkale province. The residents of Kayadere village where the fire started were evacuated, and would be settled in a dormitory, said the governor's office in a statement. Officials also ordered the evacuation of several other villages, warning nearby residents to be vigilant as the flames were spreading with strong winds, the statement added. A highway was also closed as part of preventive measures, with officials advising citizens to use alternative routes, according to the statement. There were no casualties resulting from the fire, said Canakkale governor Ilhami Aktas. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)

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ECDC warns of surge in Legionnaires' disease in Europe

STORY: ECDC warns of surge in Legionnaires' disease in Europe DATELINE: July 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ECDC 2. various of lakes in Stockholm 3. various of street views in Stockholm STORYLINE: European authorities must be vigilant in detecting and monitoring outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, a form of pneumonia that has seen a surge to unprecedented levels in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Monday. Over 10,700 cases, including 704 fatalities, were reported in 2021, the ECDC said in its latest Annual Epidemiological Report. With 2.4 cases per 100,000 population, it was the highest annual notification rate of the disease caused by the Legionella bacteria, it said in a press release. Four countries -- Italy, France, Spain, and Germany -- accounted for 75 percent of the reported cases, the ECDC said. Males aged 65 years and older we

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei patrols a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With Huang and his w

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei patrols a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With Huang and his w

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows Huang Tongwei observing on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting wh

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei rides his motorcycle while patrolling in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows the fire-lookout tower where Huang Tongwei works in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting w

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 8, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei and his wife Wu Zaiqiong plant trees at an open space near a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to ke

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei uses his hands to measure the diameter of a pine tree while patrolling a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to ke

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei prepares for patrolling a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With