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The exhibition hall covers an area of approximately 5000 square meters and displays 230 pieces of cultural relics such as pottery and jade, showcasing the archaeological excavations and research results of the Taosi culture from 4300 to 3900 years ago in a complete and comprehensive manner.

The Taosi Relics Site Museum officially opens in Xiangfen county, Linfen city, Shanxi province on Nov 12, 2024. [All Photos by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]

People buy products at a shop selling bonded commodities at Hankou Railway Station in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, Nov 17, 2024. A special outlet for bonded goods transported by China-Europe freight trains at Hankou Railway Station provides costumers with products in rich categories from countries in the freight train services network. [All Photos provided to Xinhua]

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An aerial drone photo shows the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)



As China's largest scientific research vessel, the Meng Xiang measures 179.8 meters in length and 32.8 meters in width, with a displacement of 42,600 tonnes. It boasts a range of 15,000 nautical miles, a self-supportability for 120 days, and a capacity to accommodate 180 people.

"The deep-earth core samples it retrieves will provide global scientists with direct evidence to study plate tectonics, oceanic crust evolution, ancient marine climates, and the evolution of life," said Xu Zhenqiang, director of Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey under China Geological Survey. "It will aid humanity in better understanding, protecting, and utilizing the oceans."

The vessel is the first in the world to integrate functions such as deep-ocean scientific drilling, oil and gas exploration, and natural gas hydrate investigation and trial extraction. After two rounds of sea trials, its key performance indicators exceeded design expectations, according to Zhang Haibin, chief designer of the Meng Xiang.



Guests visit the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 17, 2024.



This photo shows drilling facilities of the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 17, 2024.



This photo shows the bridge of the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 17, 2024.

Tourists take part in an ice and snow event at a skiing park in Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Nov. 16, 2024. A tourism festival themed on ice and snow opened in Ulanqab on Saturday, which will last for five months. (Photos by Wang Zheng/Xinhua)



A drone photo taken on Nov. 16, 2024 shows tourists at the foot of Ulan Hada volcano group in Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Photo by Wang Zheng/Xinhua)





A folk artist gives fire pot performance at the foot of Ulan Hada volcano group in Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Nov. 16, 2024.(Photos by Wang Zheng/Xinhua)

The 8th China Textile Intangible Cultural Heritage Conference opened on Nov 15 in Xucun town, Haining county, Zhejiang province. The three-day event gathered inheritors of intangible cultural heritage (ICH), designers, entrepreneurs and scholars to discuss the role of traditional textile crafts in modern society and their cultural and economic value.

Sun Ruizhe, president of the China National Textile and Apparel Council, delivered a keynote speech emphasizing ICH's contribution to the national trends economy. "Guochao, or Chinese fashion trends, reinterpret traditional Chinese culture in contemporary contexts, expressing cultural confidence and echoing the spirit of the times," he said. He also highlighted the rapid growth of the Chinese fashion trend sector, with its market reaching 2.05 trillion yuan ($28.31 million) in 2023 and projected to exceed 3 trillion yuan by 2028.

Models walk the runway during the ICH fashion show on Nov 14. [All Photos provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A national village cooking competition is being held in Baojing county, Hunan province. [All Photos by Yang Xianqing/For chinadaily.com.cn]



From Friday to Tuesday, representatives from the province competed using their cooking skills.





The event also features representative performances of intangible folk culture.







Each dish embodies the unique culture and allure of its place of origin. The exchange of ideas and flavors helps promote and innovate Chinese food culture.

This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2024 shows the exterior view of the M8 in Macao, south China. Located at the heart of the historic center of Macao and just 50 meters from Senado Square, the M8, a key commercial urban redevelopment project in Macao, is expected to be open to the public at the end of November. (All photos by Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)



This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2024 shows entrance to the M8 in Macao, south China.



This photo taken on Nov. 15, 2024 shows street views seen from the windows of M8 in Macao, south China.



People walk into the M8 in Macao, south China, Nov. 15, 2024.

Tourists walk on a street of "China's Snow Town" scenic spot in Mudanjiang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 17, 2024. The "China's Snow Town" scenic spot opened to the public on Sunday. (All Photos by Wang Yanlong/Xinhua)



A drone photo taken on Nov. 17, 2024 shows the scenery at the "China's Snow Town" scenic spot in Mudanjiang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.



Tourists pose for a photo in front of the tablet of "China's Snow Town" scenic spot in Mudanjiang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 17, 2024.



Yangge dancers perform to greet the tourists at the "China's Snow Town" scenic spot in Mudanjiang, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Nov. 17, 2024.

Engineers check equipment aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2. Currently on China's 41st Antarctic expedition, research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, will begin to plough through the belt of prevailing westerlies, nicknamed the "rolling forties," on Tuesday. (Photos by Xinhua/Huang Taoming)



Chief engineer Li Wenming (4th L) speaks after a power loss drill aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2.



Helicopter crew member Bi Lingfeng works aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2.



First mate Zhu Pengtao (L) and sailor Chen Dongbin adjust the navigation course aboard China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2.



An aerial drone photo shows China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 sailing in the sea. (Photo by Chen Dongbin/Xinhua)



Meteorologist Liu Sufang (L) studies weather conditions and plans navigation route aboard China's research icebreakers Xuelong 2.

Farmers dry oil tea fruit in Yinxia village of Congjiang county, Guizhou province, on Nov 14. [Photos by Wu Dejun/for chinadaily.com.cn]





In early winter, farmers are busy gathering, transporting and drying the camellia oil tea fruit in Yinxia village of Congjiang county, Guizhou province. Harvest season has just kicked off, bringing a bountiful yield.

The oil tea planting area in the county has reached 113.4 square kilometers, with an expected production of 8,130 tons and an output value of 113 million yuan ($15.61 million). The oil tea industry has become one of the pillar industries that help local farmers increase their income.

Zhao Yandi contributed to this story.





Farmers dry oil tea fruit in Yinxia village of Congjiang county, Guizhou province, on Nov 14. [Photos by Wu Dejun/for chinadaily.com.cn]