The iconic tidal bore on the Qiantang River in east China's Zhejiang Province drew tens of thousands of spectators on Monday, as the natural phenomenon entered its prime viewing period during the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
The tidal bore, known for its dramatic waves and diverse formations, surged past the Laoyancang viewing point in Haining City, captivating crowds with its shifting shapes and powerful momentum.
The best time to witness the Qiantang River tidal bore typically falls between the 15th and 18th days of the eighth lunar month. This year, the peak is expected on Thursday, when the waves will reach their most spectacular scale.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Monday this year.
Spectacular Qiantang River tidal bore enters prime viewing period
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez said on Sunday that the country is at a critical stage and must achieve national unity, emphasizing that maintaining internal cohesion is of utmost importance.
In a televised address, Rodriguez called on the public to continue trusting the government under the current highly complex political circumstances.
Her statement comes in the wake of a January 3 military operation conducted by the United States, during which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were taken into custody and flown out of the country.
The operation resulted in at least 100 fatalities.
Rodriguez, who was sworn in as acting president two days later on January 5, framed her appeal for unity against this backdrop of external intervention.
Meanwhile, Venezuelan Minister of Communication and Information Freddy Nanez denounced the U.S. actions as a "war crime of the 21st century" when speaking at an international cultural event on Sunday.
Nanez condemned not only the January 3 airstrikes but also the associated cyber and electromagnetic attacks.
He accused the United States of violating international law through the forced removal of President Maduro and his wife, while attacks on civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, represent a flagrant breach of humanitarian norms.
He reiterated that the stigmatization and military attacks against Venezuela are driven by economic interests, particularly the desire to control its abundant natural resources.
Venezuelan acting president calls for national unity amid complex situation
