A model presents a creation as part of Prince Kung's Palace Fashion Show by designer Laurence Xu at Salle Wagram in Paris, France, Sept. 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
An aerial drone photo shows people in festive costumes performing Guozhuang dance during a celebration ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, in Daofu County, the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)
A volunteer paints tiger makeup on a child's face during the "Tiger Day" event in Vladivostok, Russia, Sept. 29, 2024.
Since the year 2000, the last Sunday of September has been the "Tiger Day" in Russia. On Sunday, the city of Vladivostok hosted a variety of colorful events to promote awareness of protecting tigers and other wild animals. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)
Passengers line up to board a train at Harbin Railway Station in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 29, 2024.
China's railway network is expected to handle 175 million passenger trips during the upcoming 10-day National Day holiday travel rush, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Sunday. (Photo by Yuan Yong/Xinhua)
A Thai dancer performs during the 2024 Thai Festival at the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)
The motorcade carrying recipients of national medals and national honorary titles is accompanied by motorcycle escorts on the way to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2024.
China held a high-profile ceremony on Sunday morning to award the highest state honors ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)
People participate in power walking on the Macao Bridge in celebration of the inauguration of Macao Bridge in Macao, south China, Sept. 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)
Passengers aboard the first direct flight from China's Shanghai to Kazan operated by China Eastern Airlines, arrive at the airport of Kazan in Kazan, Russia, Sept. 28, 2024.
China's financial hub Shanghai launched its first direct air route to Kazan, Russia, expanding travel options for the upcoming National Day holiday.
Operated by China Eastern Airlines, flight MU5065 departed from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Saturday afternoon, carrying 240 passengers. Round-trip flights are scheduled three times a week. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)
This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2024 shows a broken doll on the ground in Beirut's southern suburb, Lebanon.
At least 18 people were killed and 30 others injured early Sunday in Israeli air strikes on dozens of towns and villages in southern and eastern Lebanon, according to Lebanese military sources. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)
Huang Zongde, a recipient of the Medal of the Republic, salutes during the presentation ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2024.
China held a high-profile ceremony on Sunday morning to award the highest state honors ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)
Members of the Chinese Young Pioneers salute to the recipients of national medals and national honorary titles at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2024.
China held a high-profile ceremony on Sunday morning to award the highest state honors ahead of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)
Visitors take photos of giant pandas Ri Ri (L) and Shin Shin at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 28, 2024.
Beloved giant pandas Ri Ri and Shin Shin left Tokyo's Ueno Zoo in the early hours of Sunday to fly back to their home country China due to age-related health concerns.
On Saturday, the final public viewing day for the panda pair, more than 2,000 fans lined up before opening to say their goodbyes, with many in tears.
Giant panda Ri Ri, a male, and female giant panda Shin Shin, both from southwest China's Sichuan Province, arrived at Ueno Zoo in February 2011 under a leasing agreement. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)
