Beijing's decorative lights have been fully upgraded and lit up to entertain residents and celebrate the upcoming National Day holiday, illuminating the night of China's capital with a symbolic red.
The upgrade project primarily covers Beijing's core area, as well as major scenic spots and landmarks.
Located at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing's ancient inner city, the Bell and Drum Towers, or Zhonggulou, are among the most visited cultural relics. Decorated with beam lights and LEDs, huge light projections are cast on the facades, showcasing the history of the two ancient structures.
"The night in Beijing is gorgeous! Illuminated by the lights, the Bell and Drum Towers look so shiny and splendid. And the residents are all joyful and full of happiness," said Fan Laiyou, a resident of Dongcheng District, Beijing.
In addition to the two towers, all major scenic areas and streets are illuminated by a variety of decorative lights, ranging from media facades, laser projections, light displays, and also traditional Chinese lanterns.
"We have upgraded 3,860 sets of obsolete lights on Chang’an Avenue and its extension, and the Central Axis, replacing them with energy-saving colored LED bulbs. The new lights add a festival vibe, but cut energy consumption. The lighting facilities for scenic spots have been comprehensively upgraded to facilitate visits by residents at night," said Wu Minshuo from the lighting department of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Management.
Decorative lights illuminate Beijing with National Day Holiday around corner
China and Thailand on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance cooperation in various fields in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Noting the current turbulent international situation, Anutin said Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries.
Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts, he said.
Anutin extended his gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Noting China is a reliable and dependable strategic cooperative partner of Thailand, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the saying "China and Thailand are one family" has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang said that, facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, and carry forward traditional friendship.
China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development, Wang said.
He expressed the hope that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecommunications fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, according to Wang.
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
