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Two inheritors of wooden spinning toys discuss the production skills in Tancheng county of Linyi, Shandong province, on June 23, 2024. [Photos/VCG]



The wooden spinning toy in Gangshang town of Tancheng county is an ancient traditional handicraft with a history of more than 600 years, and was included in the fourth batch of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2014.





Since the 1970s, people in Tancheng have been producing wooden decorates and puppet figures. Over the years, Tancheng wooden spinning products have won many awards at home and abroad, Gangshang town has developed a reputation as a famous "town of wooden toys".

In recent years, Tancheng county has built a wood play industrial park, integrating ecology and environmental protection.



A man introduces how they produce a wooden spinning toy in Tancheng county of Linyi, Shandong province, on June 23，2024. [Photo/VCG]

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Residents participate in activities in Zhengzhou, Henan province, to explore the ancient history of the early Shang Dynasty, dating back 3,600 years, this summer. [Photoa provided to chinadaily.com.cn]



Zhengzhou Municipal Institute of Archaeology is offering residents opportunities to explore the ancient history of the early Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) , dating back 3,600 years, this summer.

The pioneering public archaeology initiative, known as the "urban archaeology experience class," is held in the urban center of Zhengzhou, Henan province, making it more accessible for participants to explore the history and culture of the early Shang Dynasty.





The class boasts a diverse range of activities from June 19 to July 18, including archaeological expeditions, educational workshops, exhibitions of cultural relics, interactive games and creative exchanges.

New designs of an Iconics Rose Nebula series and classic works of Lalique are on show in Beijing. [Photos provided to China Daily]



Just as Audrey Hepburn once said, "I believe in pink," this beautiful color not only signifies the romance of love but also embodies the power of peace, belief, understanding, and compassion, serving as a universal language to unite people from diverse cultural backgrounds.


In the newly released Iconics Rose Nebula series by the French design house Lalique, pink takes on an additional futuristic dimension, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. Exquisite pieces from this series were recently unveiled and showcased at the Temple Dongjingyuan, a historical site transformed into a hub for culture, arts, and hospitality. Classic Lalique designs, including vases, decorative sculptures, and other creations, have been reimagined in a captivating shade of pink.


The exhibition also featured designs from previous years, highlighting the interplay between art and the intricate techniques of glass and crystal production. One notable piece was a giant panda, inspired by the work of renowned artist Han Meilin.

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New designs of an Iconics Rose Nebula series and classic works of Lalique are on show in Beijing. [Photos provided to China Daily]

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Residential buildings and cars along the Liujiang River in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, are flooded, June 26, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/ Lin Xin)

The Liuzhou Hydrological Center reported that the Liujiang Liuzhou Hydrological Station recorded a flood peak water level of 82.84 meters at 11:00 a.m. on June 26, exceeding the warning level (82.5 meters) by 0.34 meters.

Due to the heavy rainfall earlier, the flood peak water level of the Liujiang River reached 86.3 meters at 9:40 a.m. on June 19, surpassing the warning level by 3.8 meters and marking the highest flood peak water level in nearly 14 years.



Residents wade through water to return home along the Liujiang River, June 26, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/ Lin Xin)



Residents along the river observe the water conditions from their doorsteps, June 26, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/ Lin Xin)





The riverfront roads are flooded, June 26, 2024. (Photos: China News Service/ Lin Xin)

A CETROVO 1.0 subway car is on display in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 26, 2024. The CETROVO 1.0 subway car was launched in Qingdao on Wednesday. With a carbon fiber composite body and frame, it is lighter and more energy-efficient than the traditional subway train. (All photos Xinhua/Li Ziheng)



Visitors board a CETROVO 1.0 subway car in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 26, 2024.



Visitors look around in a CETROVO 1.0 subway car in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 26, 2024.



A visitor takes photos of a CETROVO 1.0 subway car in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 26, 2024.



A visitor take a look inside the cockpit of a CETROVO 1.0 subway car in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, June 26, 2024.

Giant pandas Shuang Shuang, Chong Chong, Xi Xi and Qing Qing enjoy a hotpot-style cake to celebrate their fifth birthday on June 23, 2024, at Chongqing Zoo. The two pairs of twins were born on June 23, a rare case in the breeding history of captive pandas. They grew up together at the zoo in Southwest China and became well-known among netizens for activities that mirror the daily routines of Chongqing residents, such as playing mahjong and eating hotpot. LI HONGBO/FOR CHINA DAILY



An aerial drone photo taken on June 21, 2024 shows a view of the Ankang hydropower station in Ankang, Northwest China's Shaanxi province. Water quality of Yinghu Lake has improved significantly in recent years, and the forest coverage rate along its shore has reached 76 percent. [Photo/Xinhua]



A soccer robot is put through its paces during the 2024 Robo Cup Asia-Pacific Tianjin Invitational Tournament in Tianjin on June 22, 2024. Organizers staged an open day to encourage people to try smart technologies. TONG YU/CHINA NEWS SERVICE



Olympic diving champion Zhang Jiaqi tries a special skateboard designed to mimic surfing during an Olympic Day event in Beijing on June 23, 2024. Fourteen locations across the country hosted activities for the day, which celebrates sports, health and togetherness. LIU PING/FOR CHINA DAILY



Contestants participate in a yak-riding competition during a sports event for farmers and herdsmen in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, on June 23, 2024. More than 500 athletes are attending the five-day event, which started on Saturday. LI LIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE

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Firefighters rescue children and teachers trapped by floodwater from a kindergarten in Changsha, Hunan province, on June 24, 2024. More than 220 people were safely transferred from the school after heavy rainfall flooded parts of the city. GUO LILIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY



Sports enthusiasts participate in a 10-kilometer Nordic walking competition on June 25, 2024, in the Jinshaling Desert in Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Nearly 1,000 contestants competed in the scenic outdoor sports event. WANG ZHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY



People watch a face-changing performance of Sichuan Opera during the second Belt and Road International Skills Competition in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, June 25, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]



A CETROVO 1.0 subway car is on display in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, June 26, 2024. The CETROVO 1.0 subway car was launched in Qingdao on Wednesday. With a carbon fiber composite body and frame, it is lighter and more energy-efficient than the traditional subway train. [Photo/Xinhua]



Workers are seen at a construction site in Xiong'an New Area, North China's Hebei province, June 26, 2024. Construction sites in Xiong'an New Area have taken various measurements to help workers stay cool in the summer heat. [Photo/Xinhua]

A visitor checks out a tablet at Huawei's booth, at the 2024 MWC held at Shanghai New International Expo Center, in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

The 2024 Mobile World Congress is being held between June 26 and 28 in Shanghai.

Themed "Future First", the expo attracted more than 250 sponsors, exhibitors and business partners from around the world. The expo mainly focuses on 5G, artificial intelligence, intelligent manufacturing, and the latest development trend for telecommunicating industry.

5G Advanced, or 5G-A, is 10 times faster than the current 5G, and faster network made it possible for utilizing remote computing power for those who work in the manufacturing industry.



People take pictures of a drone on display at China Telecom's booth in low-altitude economy exhibition section at the 2024 MWC held in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. [Photo/VCG]



A hexapod robot developed by Lenovo Group on display at the 2024 MWC held in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. [Photo/VCG]



People have a look at "AI+factory" demonstration model at the 2024 MWC held in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

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A visitor stands in front of a quantum computer developed by China Telecom at the 2024 MWC held in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]



A chip for automobiles developed by US chipmaker NVIDIA on display at the 2024 MWC held in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. [Photo/VCG]



A visitor experiences an augmented reality product, at the 2024 MWC held in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]



Direct-to-vehicle satellite connectivity technology developed by China Telecom is showcased at the 2024 MWC held in Shanghai, June 26, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]