Lotus garden ecological area in east China country

Lotus garden ecological tourism area in the Sheyang Lake of Baoying County in northern Jiangsu province, east China, has built a typical center, which features on a bend bridge, long corridors, a lotus pavilion and a display of lotus root products by capitalizing on local natural ecological advantages. And it has become a famous tourist area.

Beautiful pasture scenery attracts tourists far and near

Upon the arrival of midsummer, sheep and cows move on the vast expanse of lush-green pastures below fleeting white clouds in the azure sky in north China's Inner Mongolia, form a beautiful, lovely natural scenery which has drawn tourists from far and near.

Three Gorges Power Plant operating at full capacity

Thanks to rapid flows into the Three Gorges Reservoir lately, all 15 power generating units in Three Gorges Power Plant have been in full operation with the total hydro-electrical output having reached 10.1 million kilowatts, resulting in a maximal hydro-electric output since the Three Gorges Power Plant became operational.

Repairs started on China's "Leaning Tower"

Repairs have begun on the famous Lingkong (high-up) Tower on the Kongtong Mountain in northwest China's Gansu province, which has long been nicknamed China's "leaning tower in Pisa" as it is famed for being tilted northward. The repairs are designed to protect this historical and cultural relic with a long history.

Naval ships practise logistics support

A helicopter provides material supply to a frigate of the Chinese navy during a logistics support drill in the East China Sea near Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, in mid June, 2007.

Heavy rains flood India, killing at least 126

People wade in knee-deep water in Mumbai, June 24, 2007. Continuous heavy rains have already flooded 4 states and killed at least 126 people in India. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Villagers evcuated for pending landsildes

A mother, holding her child, stands in front of a collapse house in her village in Yunyang county, Chongqing municipality in southwest China June 24, 2007. Cracks have developed on the mountains and the village ground was sinking. The local government has organized the evacuation of 271 villagers as a massive landslide is pending, threatening the safety of their lives and property. The village, in the Three Gorges Reservoir area, is prone to natural disasters as landslides.(newsphoto)

Henry will sign 4-year contract with Barcelona

French soccer player Thierry Henry poses at Spanish soccer club Barcelona's office in Barcelona June 24, 2007. Henry will sign a four-year contract with the club and will be presented at Camp Nou Stadium on Monday. (Xinhua/Reuters)

Spain celebrates eve of Saint John

A performer takes part in a "Correfoc" show during the celebration of San Juan's (Saint John) night in Palma de Mallorca in the Spanish island of Mallorca June 23, 2007. Fires are lit throughout Spain on the eve of Saint John where people burn objects they no longer want and make wishes as they jump through the flames.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

World Olympic Collectors Fair opens in Beijing

Former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch (L) and He Zhenliang, chairman of the IOC's Commission for Culture and Olympic Education, hold up a torch for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Sunday at the opening ceremony of the World Olympic Collectors Fair in Beijing. The five-day event, held in China for the first time, features a large display of pins, stamps, coins and other Olympic memorabilia as well as torches and trophies. Over 320 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions are attending the fair. (Xinhua Photo)

Celebration held for 10th anniversary of PLA's stationing in HK

A mass meeting was held in Hong Kong on Jun. 24 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops' stationing in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).An order of commendation in honor of the PLA troops in the HKSAR signed by Hu Jintao, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), was read at the meeting. (Xinhua Photo)

Britain's new leader sets out agenda for new gov't

Incoming British Prime Minister Gordon Brown addresses the Labour Leadership Conference at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, northern England June 24, 2007, where he was confirmed as the Labour Party leader.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)