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A bullet train passes fields of blossoming rapeseed flowers on the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway in Menyuan, Qinghai province, last month. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The railway began operation on Dec 26, 2014, strengthening connections between Northwest China and other parts of the country. In nearly 10 years, it has transported over 140 million passengers and driven the rapid economic development of cities along the route.



Ma Wanli inspects the Gaojiawan Tunnel on the Lanzhou-Urumqi high-speed line in Ledu, Qinghai province, last month. [Photo provided to China Daily]



Train driver Adil Turdi pilots the first high-speed train from Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to Xi'an, Shaanxi province, on Oct 11, 2020. SHADAT/XINHUA



Ma Xueting serves passengers on a train on the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-speed Railway earlier this month. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Thousands of young aerospace enthusiasts from all corners of China converged in Wenchang, Hainan province, for the 2024 National Youth Space Innovation Competition finals. [All photos provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tourists visit Tanguo Ancient City Scenic Area in Linyi, Shandong province, Aug 17, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

China's night economy is booming, driven by bustling night markets across the country.



Tourists watch a fireworks display at the Tanguo Ancient City Scenic Area in Linyi, Shandong province, Aug 17, 2024. [Photo/VCG]



Tourists enjoy a seaside barbecue at Zaihaiyifang Park in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, Aug 16, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

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Tourists relax at Zaihaiyifang Park in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, Aug 16, 2024. [Photo/VCG]



An aerial view of the seaside at Zaihaiyifang Park in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, Aug 16, 2024. [Photo/VCG]



Visitors stroll through a bustling night market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Aug 16, 2024. [Photo/VCG]



An aerial view of a bustling night market in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Aug 16, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Researchers led by Pan Wenshi look for Chinese white dolphins in Sanniang Bay off the coast of Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [All photos provided to CHINA DAILY]

Protecting Chinese white dolphins has always been a family affair for Pan Yue. For almost two decades, Pan, her husband, and her father have taken nearly 5 million photographs documenting and studying the population of rare Chinese white dolphins in Sanniang Bay, Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.



Researchers depart for a science research trip from Qinzhou. CHINA DAILY





Over the past 20 years, the Qinzhou government has designated white dolphins as a representative species for ecological protection, advocating a policy of the safe "coexistence of white dolphins with industry". CHINA DAILY



Pan Yue and her husband Zhao Yi. CHINA DAILY

An EMU train leaves Yinchuan Station for a test run on the Huinong-Yinchuan section of the high-speed railway linking Baotou of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Yinchuan of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2024.(Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)






Onboard mechanics check an EMU train during a test run on the Huinong-Yinchuan section of the high-speed railway linking Baotou of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Yinchuan of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in Shizuishan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2024.(Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

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An photo taken on Aug. 19, 2024 shows an onboard mechanic checking an EMU train during a test run on the Huinong-Yinchuan section of the high-speed railway linking Baotou of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Yinchuan of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in Shizuishan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.(Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)






Photos taken on Aug. 19, 2024 shows an EMU train conducting fault simulation drill on the Huinong-Yinchuan section of the high-speed railway linking Baotou of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Yinchuan of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in Shizuishan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.(Xinhua/Feng Kaihua)

People taste grapes at a grape fair in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2024.



The three-day Turpan grape festival kicked off on Friday. With its dry and sunny climate, Turpan has a long history of growing grapes and is one of the main grape production bases in China. Its planting area totals 42,000 hectares with 550 grape varieties. (All photos by Xinhua/Chen Shuo)



Tourists participate in a grape eating contest in the Grape Valley in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2024.

Sure would be GREAT if I could post EIGHT photos in a post..Oh well...

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A Turpan Muqam show is staged during a performance for the Turpan grape festival in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2024.(All photos by Xinhua/Chen Shuo)



People walk to the venue of the opening ceremony of the 30th China Silk Road Turpan Grape Festival in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2024.



A child poses for photos in the Grape Valley in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2024.



Staff members sell grapes via livestreaming at a grape fair in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 17, 2024.

Sure would be GREAT if I could post EIGHT photos in a post



Aztai, 7, takes a break during his training for the Naadam Festival in Xiliin Gol League, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, which will run through Sept 15.[Photo/Xinhua]

After learning how to stay in the saddle at the tender age of 2, Aztai, now a veteran horseman at 7, competed in the 8-kilometer and the 12-km races at the ongoing Naadam Festival. His father, Khas-Ochir, is a horse trainer, and also Aztai's coach.



During the 12-kilometer race, riders show their horsemanship.[Photo/Xinhua]



Aztai proudly shows his trophies at home.[Photo/Xinhua]



Aztai leads his horse out of the stable for daily training.[Photo/Xinhua]