Chinese Daily Photos 2024

Members of the Chinese Young Pioneers present flowers to members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2024. China's 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months. Over the coming months, researchers will build the supporting infrastructure for the Qinling Station in Antarctica, investigate the impact of climate change on the Antarctic ecosystem, and conduct international research and logistics cooperation.

The expedition will be carried out by three ships, including research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, as well as cargo vessel Yong Sheng. (All photos by Xinhua/Huang Guobao)



Members of China's 41st Antarctic expedition team board an icebreaker at Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 1, 2024.



An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 1, 2024 shows icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2 leaving Nansha International Cruise Home Port for China's 41st Antarctic expedition in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. China's 41st Antarctic expedition team set sail Friday, starting a mission expected to last nearly seven months.





An aerial drone photos taken on Nov. 1, 2024 shows icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2 leaving Nansha International Cruise Home Port for China's 41st Antarctic expedition in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.



This photo taken on Nov. 1, 2024 shows icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, leaving Nansha International Cruise Home Port for China's 41st Antarctic expedition in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.

Villagers harvest mushrooms at a mushroom smart planting base in Nazao Village of Debao County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 31, 2024. In recent years, Nazao Village in Baise City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has effectively built a modern industrial base for mushroom cultivation. By utilizing advanced temperature and humidity control technology, the farming process is more scientific and productive, greatly increasing local farmers' income. (All photos by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)



Villagers sort newly harvested mushrooms at a mushroom smart planting base in Nazao Village of Debao County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 31, 2024.



A villager transports newly harvested mushrooms at a mushroom smart planting base in Nazao Village of Debao County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 31, 2024.





Villagers work at a mushroom smart planting base in Nazao Village of Debao County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 29, 2024.



Local official Jiang Shizhen (3rd, R) introduces local mushroom industry to visitors in Nazao Village of Debao County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 29, 2024.

The Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou XIX mission crew lifts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Oct 30, 2024. [Photo by Chen Kun/for chinadaily.com.cn]



Children and their parents engage in a tricycle racing competition during a fun sports meeting at a kindergarten in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Oct 25, 2024. Through their participation in joint activities, children and parents experience the joy of sports and enhance their relationships. ZHANG YING/FOR CHINA DAILY



This photo taken on Oct 27, 2024 shows the autumn scenery of the desert poplar (populus euphratica) forest in Ejina Banner of Alshaa League, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua]



An aerial drone photo taken on Oct 30, 2024 shows tourists enjoying blooming chrysanthemum flowers at a scenic spot in Yangma town of Yancheng city, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/Xinhua]



A farmer hangs and airs persimmons in Jiachang village of Wenxian county, Longnan city, Northwest China's Gansu province, Oct 27, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]



A drone photo shows milu deer in Tiaozini Wetland in Yancheng city, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 29, 2024.



A large-scale folk dance performance and cultural parade highlighting dragons unfolded on Oct 25, 2024 during Qiandao Lake Creative Life Week in Chunan county, Zhejiang province. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Children from the Soong Ching Ling Peace Angel Art Troupe stage their annual dance gala on Wednesday. [All Photos provided to chinadaily.com.cn]





The Soong Ching Ling Peace Angel Art Troupe's annual dance gala was held at the China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center for Young People on Wednesday, attracting 400 spectators.







The performances featured a range of genres, including Chinese folk dance, ballet, modern dance and Chinese classical dance. The show also incorporated elements of dances from various ethnic groups.

About 3,000 athletes attend the 2024 Spartan Race Moganshan at the Moganshan International Tourist Resort in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, last weekend. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The 2024 Spartan Race Moganshan drew over 3,000 athletes to the Moganshan International Tourist Resort in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, last weekend, where competitors took on challenging obstacles and terrain.

The competition was divided into two events: a 6.6-kilometer Sprint with 23 obstacles, and a 22.5-kilometer Beast course with 34 obstacles. David Liu and Xu Fuli emerged as champions in the men's and women's divisions in the Beast race.



The event includes two categories: a 6.6-kilometer Sprint with 23 obstacles, and a 22.5-kilometer Beast course with 34 obstacles. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Participants in the Sprint navigated a scenic, forested course that made the most of the Spartan Race's signature thrills, while the Beast capitalized on Moganshan's rugged, mountainous landscape. With over 1,000 meters of elevation gain, the Beast was made even more demanding this year due to heavy rain in the days leading up to the event, raising the bar for all competitors.



Wheelchair athlete Zhang Qihui is a crowd pleaser for her optimism and determination. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]
Wheelchair athlete Zhang Qihui stood out for her optimism and determination. "Today, I felt a new energy — the indomitable Spartan spirit," she said excitedly after the race. At the age of 29, Zhang lost both her legs in an accident, but she continues to pursue experiences and activities like paragliding, surfing, and rock climbing.



Zhang Qihui completing the full 6.6 kilometers, overcoming the 23 obstacles using her arms in an impressive time of 3 hours, 13 minutes, and 57 seconds. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Zhang Qihui celebrates completing the Spartan race at Moganshan International Tourism Resort, Deqing county, Zhejiang province on Nov 2, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]





Zhang Qihui, a 29-year-old wheelchair user, successfully completed the Spartan Race at the Moganshan International Tourism Resort in Deqing county, East China's Zhejiang province on Saturday. She finished the 6.6-kilometer, 23-obstacle sprint race in 3 hours, 13 minutes, and 57 seconds.

Born in Jingmen city, Hubei province, Zhang was amputated at the age of 3 due to a car accident. She has a master's degree in bamboo flute from the Minzu University of China. She has won first prize in the instrumental music category of a nation-wide arts performance competition for disabled people three times in a row. In addition to her accomplishments she is also the inheritor of the world's longest flute, the longdi.









Zhang Qihui scales obstacles during the race on Nov 2, 2024. [Photos by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

A staff member shows the way to a passenger at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai, Nov 3, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

As the 7th CIIE is approaching, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station has set up a service area for the expo offering various services including ticketing, luggage check-in, etc.

The station also has launched a free shuttle bus route heading for the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) for the CIIE exhibitors and related staff members with qualified documents.



A passenger talks to a staff member at an information desk in Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai, Nov 3, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]



This photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows a shuttle bus heading for the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) at an exit of Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua]



This photo taken on Nov 3, 2024 shows a service area for the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua]

An aerial drone photos taken on Nov. 4, 2024 shows the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai.

The 7th CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Fan Jun)



This photo shows a view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)



Exhibitors prepare for products display at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)







Volunteers pose for photos at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng/Jin Mamengni)

This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2024 shows the media center for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China. The 7th CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)



Staff members work at the media center for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)





This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2024 shows the automobile exhibition area of the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/ Chen Haoming /Tang Rufeng)



Staff members debug Xiaoxin, a humanoid robot providing inquiry service at the media center for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)



Jinbao, the mascot of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), and Xiaoxin, a humanoid robot providing inquiry service, are pictured at the media center of the 7th CIIE in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)




Xiaoxin, a humanoid robot providing inquiry service at the media center for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), welcomes journalists at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)

Pan Haiyan carries cloth in her embroidery workshop in Tianlin County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 31, 2024. Boasts a long history, Tianlin Yao ethnic embroidery skill is known for exquisite patterns, with the themes of creation mainly based on life of the Yao people.

Born in 1970 in Tianlin County, Pan Haiyan is a representative inheritor of the Tianlin Yao ethnic embroidery skill, a provincial intangible cultural heritage project in Guangxi. Pan has started to learn this form of art since she was young, and masters dozens of needlework techniques of the Yao embroidery through years of practices. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)



Pan Haiyan checks the products in her workshop in Tianlin County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)





Pan Haiyan teaches embroidery techniques to her apprentices in her embroidery workshop in Tianlin County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)



Pan Haiyan threads a needle in her embroidery workshop in Tianlin County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)



Pan Haiyan displays her embroidery work in her workshop in Tianlin County, Baise City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)