Eye-opening drone displays and dazzling light shows have illuminated the night skies of many Chinese cities so far in the week-long National Day holiday that started on October 1, with a stunning combination of art and technology.
Shenzhen, the country's southern tech hub, is treating residents and tourists to a visual feast presented by more than 10,000 drones at five sites every night during the holiday season.
The magnificent drone fleet constantly change shapes in the air, including the city's landmarks, a flying roc, and a rotating Earth, echoing the theme of the show - "City of Sky, Maybe Shenzhen."
The spectacular drone show has set two new Guinness World Records, including the most multirotor/drones airborne simultaneously from a single computer (outdoors) and the largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones.
"The shapes the drones formed indeed shocked me. I really feel that our country's scientific and technological power has kept getting stronger," said Shao Wenhao, a tourist.
Impressive drone shows have also been staged over Yancheng City, east China's Jiangsu Province, wowing the spectators. The formation displays a great variety of shapes to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
The Dafeng District of Yancheng City has launched night-tour projects for the annual holiday, including drone performances, float parades, music parties and other themed activities, to provide tourists with a diverse travel experience.
At the Hongyegu (red leaves canyon) scenic spot in Jiaohe city, northeast China's Jilin Province, dazzling rays have lightened up the forest and river.
A variety of three-dimensional projection and LED special effects have been inlaid in the mountains, showing the wonderful fusion of modern lighting art and forest beauty, allowing people to enjoy the dreamy visual display.
To celebrate the 75th birthday of the PRC, the scenic spot has set up a water curtain to show films looking back on the history, and given themed drone shows to convey blessings for the country.
"My strongest feeling here is that I really see power from the combination of art and technology, which has impressed every ordinary people and can be seen in our lives. This is what makes me feel the most surprised and the most proud," said Li Xueqing, a tourist.
Eye-opening drone shows illuminate night skies in China's National Day holiday
Eye-opening drone shows illuminate night skies in China's National Day holiday
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Sunday said Cuba is a free, independent and sovereign nation, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations that the island country provided "security services" to Venezuela in exchange for oil.
Earlier on Sunday, Trump suggested Cuba should make a deal with Washington.
"There will be no more oil or money going to Cuba -- Zero! I strongly suggest they make a deal, before it is too late," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
"Cuba lived, for many years, on large amounts of oil and money from Venezuela," Trump said.
However, Trump did not specify the terms of a deal or the consequences Cuba could face.
Diaz-Canel said on X that the United States has "no moral authority to point the finger at Cuba in anything", adding that the U.S. side turns everything, even human lives, into a business.
Diaz-Canel said that the United States is "hysterical" against the Caribbean nation because of the sovereign decision of the Cuban people to choose their political model.
"Those who blame the Revolution for the severe economic hardships we suffer should be ashamed and keep quiet," he said. "Because they know and recognize that they are the result of the draconian measures of extreme asphyxiation that the United States has imposed on us for six decades."
Cuba does not attack or threaten other countries, said Diaz-Canel, adding that the country is ready to defend itself "to the last drop of blood".
Also on Sunday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the United States behaves like a criminal and unchecked hegemon that threatens peace and security, not only in Cuba and this hemisphere, but throughout the entire world.
In an X post, Rodriguez said Cuba has the absolute right to import fuel from markets willing to export it and develop trade relations without interference or subordination to unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States.
Venezuela on Sunday reiterated its "historic stance" toward Cuba, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the principles of "fraternity, solidarity, cooperation and complementarity", despite mounting pressure from Washington to isolate the Caribbean nation.
The Venezuelan government released a statement underscoring its support for the free exercise of self-determination and sovereignty of peoples, which it considers fundamental pillars of international relations.
It emphasized its adherence to the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and international law, highlighting the longstanding and evolving ties between Venezuela and Cuba.
The Venezuelan government stressed that relations between states should be governed by the principles of non-intervention, sovereign equality and self-determination, and that "political and diplomatic dialogue" is the only viable path to "peacefully resolve disputes of any kind".
Cuban president says ready to defend Cuba, refutes Trump's accusations
