China's stunning autumn landscapes are drawing in tourists from across the country, with millions of visitors seeking to capture these breathtaking sights with their cameras, hoping to preserve the fleeting beauty of the moment.
Visitors to central China's Jianshi County, Hubei Province, are captivated by the breathtaking display of red maple trees and autumn foliage. The vibrant red maples are complemented by a stunning array of other trees and flowers, creating a breathtaking scenery that enthralls tourists.
Further up in northeast China's Jiaohe City, Jilin Province, trees high on the mountain tops are wearing rime ice, creating an awe inspiring scenery.
Meanwhile, a pinky muhly grass field in north China's Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province, is attracting flocks of tourists, who emerged in waist-high grass, eager to take selfies with the dreamy plants.
To the east, a breathtaking sea of crimson suaeda salsa stretches across a nature reserve in Dongying City, Shandong Province. Majestic red-crowned cranes gracefully soar above and rest among the vibrant plant life.
China's stunning autumn scenery captivates visitors
U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as lingering uncertainty over the second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran stoke investors' concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East.
The process of the expected second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran seems stalled as Iran reportedly decided not to take part, accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump announced to extend the ceasefire on some conditions.
At the close of Tuesday's trading session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 293.18 points, or 0.59 percent, to 49,149.38. The S and P 500 sank 45.13 points, or 0.63 percent, to 7,064.01. The Nasdaq Composite Index shed 144.429 points, or 0.59 percent, to 24,259.964.
Ten of the 11 primary S and P 500 sectors ended in red, with real estate and utilities leading the laggards by going down 1.94 percent and 1.75 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, energy bucked the trend by adding 1.31 percent.
Following Apple's leadership reshuffle announcement, the company's shares fell 2.52 percent on Tuesday, leading the declines among the "Magnificent Seven" technology giants.
Apple said Monday that CEO Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the company's board of directors, while John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will become the company's next CEO effective Sept 1, 2026.
US stocks end lower amid uncertain 2nd round of peace talks with Iran
