China in Pictures Page 22

Jun 14, 2022 20:31 PM

Gallery: Russia’s McDonald’s Fans Get a Tasty Alternative
Onetime locations of the iconic burger joint have reopened under a new name and ownership, bringing crowds back to restaurants that were empty for months due to the U.S. fast food giant’s exit from Russia. On Sunday, 15 outlets reopened under the name Vkusno & Tochka, meaning ‘tasty and that’s it.’ Alexander Nikolaevich Govor, the owner of the brand, hopes to resume business in all 850 former McDonald’s locations in the near future
Jun 13, 2022 20:29 PM

Gallery: More Ancient Relics Uncovered
Chinese archeologists unveiled more findings from the ancient Sanxingdui Ruins at a press conference in Southwest China's Sichuan province. They confirmed that some of the sacrificial pits at the ruins were from the late Shang Dynasty (1300-1046 B.C.). From 2020 to May, archeologists have unearthed nearly 13,000 cultural relics from six sacrificial pits at the site
Jun 13, 2022 16:07 PM

Gallery: China’s MMA Star Beats Former UFC Winner
China’s first MMA star Zhang Weili fought her way to a win in the strawweight division, bringing her closer to a gold belt, by defeating Joanna Jedrzejczyk of Poland during a UFC 275 event in Singapore on Sunday. The match took less than 10 minutes, and Zhang locked in her victory with a spinning back fist. Jedrzejczyk, former five-time UFC winner, announced her retirement after the game
Jun 10, 2022 19:26 PM

Gallery: Dozen Earthquakes Shake Sichuan
A succession of 12 earthquakes jolted the Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province from Thursday night to Friday morning. Eleven struck Barkam city, with the largest reaching 6.0 magnitude. Rescue work is underway after the quake damaged roads and caused power outages. One person was injured and no casualties have been reported so far
Jun 10, 2022 19:04 PM

Gallery: China’s New World-Class Theaters
Over the past decade, world-famous architectural firms, including Zaha Hadid Architects, have come to China, where they have been tasked with changing the face of Chinese cities amid an ongoing infrastructure spending spree. Here are 10 theaters now under construction that will become modern urban landmarks once completed. GA China contributed to today’s gallery
Jun 09, 2022 19:51 PM

Gallery: Beijing’s Cultural Scene Comes Alive Again
More museums and scenic attractions in Beijing have reopened as Covid-19 infections fade in the capital. The iconic Forbidden City reopened its doors to visitors after being shut for about a month, as did the city’s numerous art galleries, libraries, theaters and exhibition centers
Jun 09, 2022 18:15 PM

Gallery: Flowers and Relief Greet Students at End of ‘Gaokao’
Marked by students rushing out of testing sites, China’s National College Entrance Examinations, or ‘gaokao,’ concluded for much of the country on Wednesday. In provinces including Henan, Guangxi and Shanxi, parents gathered at the gates of testing sites with bouquets to celebrate their children’s completion of the country’s grueling academic rite of passage
Jun 08, 2022 20:01 PM

Gallery: Floods Soak South China
Torrential rain left streets and homes submerged in parts of southern China. In Jiangxi and Guangxi, floodwater damaged crops and forced thousands to relocate. The rain is now expected to sweep through the provinces of Fujian, Sichuan and Yunnan, according to the National Meteorological Center
Jun 08, 2022 19:50 PM

Gallery: Butterflies of Yunnan Hatch En Masse
About 150 million butterflies have spread their wings across Jinping county’s Butterfly Valley in Southwest China’s Yunnan province. Between May and June every year, caterpillars emerge from their crisalises to swarm the valley, creating a spectacle with their colorful wings. China is home to more than 2,000 species of butterflies, of which over 300 live in the area
Jun 07, 2022 19:49 PM

Gallery: Testing Times for College Exam Takers
Today is the first day of China’s national college entrance examinations, known as the ‘gaokao.’ Anxious parents gather outside testing sites to wait for their children. This year, around 300,000 examination rooms have been set up, which is fewer than last year as Shanghai postponed the city’s gaokao to July due to its Covid outbreak. The number of examinees set a new record at 11.93 million
Jun 07, 2022 17:55 PM

Gallery: Dining Out Returns to Beijing
With life returning to Shanghai’s streets, restaurants in Beijing were allowed to welcome diners again in most parts of the city for the first time in more than a month as the capital eased Covid restrictions Monday. The number of infections plummeted in both cities, with Shanghai reporting 10 new local cases and Beijing reporting two asymptomatic cases
Jun 06, 2022 19:15 PM

Gallery: Russian Missiles Strike Kyiv
Ukraine said its capital was hit by Russian cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea on Sunday, damaging two eastern districts of the city. Four missiles damaged facilities at a freight-vehicle repair plant, injuring at least one. Russia claimed that weapons and vehicles from Europe were stored at the plant, an accusation that Ukraine denied. The attack was Russia’s first major strike on Kyiv since late April
Jun 06, 2022 17:35 PM

Gallery: Train Station Reopens After Derailment
Damaged rail cars have been cleared from the Rongjiang Railway Station in Southwest China’s Guizhou province. The train skidded off the track Saturday due to a mudslide near the station, leading to one death and eight injuries. The station resumed operation on Sunday
Jun 02, 2022 19:56 PM

Gallery: Dragon Boat-Makers Manage to Stay Afloat
The business of dragon boat-making in Shangjiao village in South China’s Guangdong province took a hit from Covid-19 in the run up to Friday’s Dragon Boat Festival, as access to workshops was curtailed and races were put on hold. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the iconic racing boats are essential to the annual festival and an important part of China’s cultural heritage
Jun 02, 2022 16:12 PM

Gallery: Earthquakes Shatter Homes in Southwest China
The quakes jolted Yaan prefecture in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, Wednesday, leaving at least four dead and 41 injured. The first, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale, rattled Lushan county at 5 p.m. Three minutes later, a 4.5 magnitude temblor hit nearby Baoxing county. The local government has relocated affected residents to temporary shelters after thousands of homes were damaged
Jun 01, 2022 20:37 PM

Gallery: Shanghai Released From Lockdown
People gathered on Shanghai’s Bund at midnight Wednesday to celebrate the city’s reopening after a two-month Covid lockdown. On June 1, Children’s Day, residents young and old were allowed out of isolation. Although negative test certificates from the previous 72 hours are needed to take public transport and enter public venues, most residents are allowed to leave home freely. The city reported a low of 15 local cases on Tuesday
Jun 01, 2022 16:08 PM

Gallery: Henan Opera Star Dies at 100
Famous singer Ma Jinfeng died aged 100 on Sunday. Caixin looks back at some of Ma’s classic performances. Ma began studying opera at just three years old, first appeared on stage at six, and rose to fame at seven. Founder of the Ma school of Henan opera, she was taught by Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang and became best known for her masterpiece ‘Lady General Mu Takes Command’
May 31, 2022 20:06 PM

Gallery: Cultural Heritage on the Grand Canal
The Beijing-Hebei section of the Grand Canal connecting the Chinese capital to the city of Hangzhou in East China is set to be ready for navigation soon, with testing work on a ship lock in the final stages. The canal has served as a key waterway between the north and south since the 5th century B.C. Many cultural heritage sites are located on its banks
May 30, 2022 19:12 PM

Gallery: Battles Intensify in Eastern Ukraine
Villages and towns are deserted as fierce fighting continues in the Donetsk region, which includes the city of Bakhmut. Russian forces pushed forward after claiming control of Mariupol, destroying facilities and civilian settlements. Meanwhile, Kyiv accused Russian troops of using white phosphorus munitions, a chemical weapon banned for use in civilian areas, giving evidence via a video of a battle in Donbas
May 30, 2022 15:13 PM

Gallery: Beijing Lifts Some Covid Restrictions
China’s capital began easing measure to control a local outbreak in several districts Sunday as new case numbers fell back. The local government allowed shopping centers and parks outside quarantined areas to reopen, albeit with capacity limits. Public transportation also resumed in three districts. Expressway traffic has increased as some have begun the work week by returning to the office