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As Beijing embraces its 'Made in China 2025' campaign, there are fears that traditional industries that fueled growth for decades could be wiped out. Sue-lin Wong reports.
Artists in Beijing perform a dragon dance to celebrate Lunar New Year, as the country's Year of the Dragon kicks off this Saturday. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves Vietnam after a two-day state visit to the neighbouring communist country. The trip was Xi's first to Vietnam in six years, and the two nations committed to deeper ties and signed more than 30 agreements, including a pledge to develop rail links between Vietnam and China. IMAGES
People in Hong Kong gather to light incense sticks at a temple to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. IMAGES
Jakarta, Sep 20 (EFE/EPA).- After two years of stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the production and sales of Indonesia traditional masks Ondel-ondel finally increased by 20 percent after Indonesian government gradually eased COVID-19 restrictions. Ondel-ondel is large puppet figure featured in Betawi folk performance of Jakarta. (Camera: ADI WEDA).SHOT LIST: WORKERS MAKE AND PUT ONDEL-ONDEL MASKS FOR SALE IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA.
Beijing, Sep 20 (EFE/EPA).- Chinese tourists enjoyed Monday their three-day holidays of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, the second-most important holiday after Chinese New Year.The festival, which is held annually on the 15th day of the eighth Chinese calendar month, will fall on Sep. 21 this year. During the festival, people usually light lantern, make and share moon cake and hold a family gathering. (Camera: WU HONG).SHOT LIST: TOURISTS VISIT HUTONG OF NANLUOGUXIANG DURING THE HOLIDAYS OF CHINESE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL IN BEIJING, CHINA.