People play mahjong in a swimming pool to cool off at a waterpark in Chongqing, southwest China, Aug. 2, 2017. A red alert for high temperatures was issued by Chongqing meteorological observatory on Wednesday, as some areas saw temperatures surpass 40 degrees Celsius. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
People play Chinese chess in a swimming pool to cool off at a waterpark in Chongqing, southwest China, Aug. 2, 2017.
Two farmers carry apples at Lunhegaoshan Ecological Orchard in Luomian Town of Fumin County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 1, 2017. The total planting area of fruits in Luomian Town reached more than 4000 hectares in recent years with the net per capita income reaching 14,000 yuan by 2016. (Xinhua/Yang Zongyou)
Photo taken on Aug. 1, 2017 shows the tunnel boring machine (TBM) "Caiyun" in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Chinese made TBM, which has a 9.03-meter cutter head, was completed in Kunming on Tuesday and it will be used to drill a railway tunnel in the province. (Xinhua/Jing Huihui)
Farmers learn tea art in Dawang Town of Anxin County in Xiongan New Area, north China's Hebei Province, August 1, 2017. China announced plans to establish Xiongan New Area in April as part of measures to integrate Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei development and cure "urban ills" such as traffic congestion and air pollution in the capital. The government provided farmers there with free training to help them adapting to the urban life. By August 1, more than 2000 farmers were trained, and by the end of 2017, 10,000 farmers will get training regarding employment and business startup. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)