As the weather gets warmer in recent days, migratory birds have returned to Gansu Province in northwest China.
At the Anzishan Reservoir in Wuwei City, flocks of egrets sweep gracefully over the water or rest on the shallows, creating a tranquil spring scene.
In Yumen City, more than 100 wild ducks glide around the Changma Lake, adding vitality to the lake.
In the wetlands of Hequ Horse Farm in Maqu County, various species of birds share the same habitat, with brown-headed gulls feeding by the lake, spoonbills resting along the shore, and black-necked cranes roaming the grasslands.
With ongoing wetland protection and restoration efforts, more lakes and reservoirs across Gansu are becoming vital stopover sites for migratory birds, underscoring improvements in the local ecological environment.
Wetlands in Gansu greet migratory birds
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Hangzhou on Saturday for an official visit to China that will run through Tuesday, at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang.
During his stay in Hangzhou, Sharif is expected to attend signing ceremonies, meet local officials, and visit Chinese technology companies.
One of the key events will be a business-to-business investment summit on Sunday, bringing together senior executives and industry leaders from both countries. The focus is expected to be on investment opportunities in artificial intelligence, the digital economy and advanced manufacturing.
Sharif is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping and hold talks with Li in Beijing afterwards. He will also attend a reception marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan.
Pakistani prime minister arrives in Hangzhou for official visit
