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This file photo taken in 2024 shows customs officers inspecting containers to be transported via the China-Europe Railway Express in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province in 2024. (Yiwu Customs/Handout via Xinhua)

HANGZHOU, July 9 (Xinhua) -- As the UEFA European Championship (UEFA Euro) reaches its fever pitch, football enthusiasts worldwide are immersed in the thrill of the game. In Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, businesses are in a whirlwind of activity.

Yiwu, home to the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities, is busy fulfilling restocking orders to ensure their products swiftly land in Europe, satisfying the demands of sports aficionados.

Wen Congjian, a seasoned jersey merchant in Yiwu for over a decade, has seen a surge in orders this year, thanks to the football championship. His jerseys, with their innovative designs, have become a hit. Even before the tournament kicked off, he had shipped over 300,000 jerseys to Europe.

"We've crafted unique jerseys for teams such as France, Germany, Spain, Poland, Türkiye, and Italy," Wen said, adding that the European championship, coupled with the Copa America, has led to a 30-percent year-on-year increase in the company's international trade orders.



This file photo taken in 2024 shows customs officers explaining customs-related regulations to the operator of a store dealing sports supplies in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province in 2024. (Yiwu Customs/Handout via Xinhua)



This file photo taken in 2024 shows a cargo unloading area of Yiwu to Europe Logistics Co., Ltd. in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Yiwu to Europe Logistics Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua)



This file photo taken in 2024 shows a European championship special line launched by AliExpress and Cainiao in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province. (Cainiao/Handout via Xinhua)

Tourists could immerse themselves in the lifestyles of ancients from the South Song period (960-1279) in the Puyuan scenic area in Zhejiang province from June 28 to Aug 31. [All Photos provided to China Daily]



The best-selling book Tiaozhan Guren Yibaitian (translated as "Living the Life of Ancients for 100 Days") by the author Yunjia vividly portrays various facets of life during the Southern Song period (960-1279), encompassing dietary customs, social dynamics and celebratory traditions.

Recently, Puyuan, a water town boasting antique structures located in Tongxiang city, Zhejiang province in East China, has become the real-world stage for this literary work to be brought to life. From June 28 to Aug 31, the ancient lifestyle depicted in the book will be meticulously recreated within the picturesque setting of Puyuan.





Upon entering the scenic area, tourists are whisked away into the rich world depicted in the book. Equipped with maps, they embark on a journey to unravel the daily routines of ancient inhabitants. Each visitor assumes an ancient persona upon arrival, delving into clue-finding and diverse challenges.

People visit the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 held in Tianjin, July 10, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]



Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 kicked off on Wednesday, aiming to build a platform for international cooperation and exchange in the shipping industry.



The four-day expo set nine exhibition areas to all-round display shipping industry chain equipment, technology and services, attracting over 400 enterprises, well-known ports, and industry associations.

During the expo, the Port Economic Development Report of Chinese Seaport Cities 2024 was released by the Transport Planning and Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport.



A man tries out a remote control system at the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 held in Tianjin, July 10, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

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Visitors look at a model for a large offshore oil project at the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 held in Tianjin, July 10, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]







People visit the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 held in Tianjin, July 10, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

A group of Shaolin kung fu practitioners from the United States exchange martial arts skills with the kung fu monks at the South Shaolin Temple in Putian, Fujian province. [Photos by Zhu Chongfei / For chinadaily.com.cn]





A group of more than 50 Shaolin kung fu practitioners from the United States visited the South Shaolin Temple in Putian, Fujian province on Thursday, and engaged in an extensive exchange of martial arts and culture.



The group, led by David Soard, director of the Chinese Shaolin Center in the United States, exchanged martial arts skills with the temple's kung fu monks, through demonstrations of traditional Chinese boxing techniques, weapons techniques and hard qigong, a traditional breathing exercise that strengthens the body's resilience and ability to withstand external impact forces.



A performance of skills by the Kung fu monks at the South Shaolin Temple in Putian, Fujian province. [Photo by Zhu Chongfei / For chinadaily.com.cn]

Teenagers from Hong Kong learn making the Chinese knot at Fuzimiao, or the Confucius Temple, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 10, 2024. A group of teenagers from Hong Kong, south China on Wednesday visited the bank of the Qinhuai River, starting their study tour in Nanjing with a focus on history and culture. (All photos by Xinhua/Li Bo)







Teenagers from Hong Kong visit the Imperial Examination Museum of China in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 10, 2024.

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Teenagers from Hong Kong try paper-cutting at Fuzimiao, or the Confucius Temple, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 10, 2024. A group of teenagers from Hong Kong, south China on Wednesday visited the bank of the Qinhuai River, starting their study tour in Nanjing with a focus on history and culture. (ALL photos by Xinhua/Li Bo)



Teenagers from Hong Kong pose for photo at the Imperial Examination Museum of China in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 10, 2024.







Teenagers from Hong Kong visit the Imperial Examination Museum of China in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 10, 2024.(All photos by Xinhua/Li Bo)

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Dancers perform during the 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, July 10, 2024. (All Photos: China News Service/Jiang Qiming)







The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicked off on Wednesday.

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