Ruffs, a migratory bird known for its dramatic seasonal transformation in appearance, have been recorded at Nandagang Wetland in north China's Hebei Province for the first time.
During breeding season, ruffs display orange faces and legs, along with colorful head and neck feathers that vary from one bird to another -- from black and white to multicolored patterns.
The sighting brings the wetland's bird list to 274 species.
Ruffs spotted at Hebei's wetland for first time
Ruffs spotted at Hebei's wetland for first time
China and Laos have seen their exchanges on trade and other fronts continuously intensified as bilateral relations grew stronger over the recent years.
Since the bilateral relationship recovered 37 years ago, China and Laos have deepened exchanges and cooperation across political, economic, military, cultural, and public health fields, while also coordinating closely on regional and global affairs.
In the economic and trade realm, China is Laos' largest investor and second largest trading partner.
In 2025, bilateral trade value reached 9.82 billion U.S. dollars, up 19.3 percent year on year. China's exports to Laos totaled 4.32 billion U.S. dollars, covering mechanical and electronic equipment, transportation equipment, and steel and chemical products. Meanwhile, China imported 5.5 billion U.S. dollars' worth of goods from Laos, including potash salt, rubber, wood pulp, and paper products.
China-Laos trade surges as bilateral relations deepen
