After a spell of rain subsided on Sunday, Shennongjia in central China's Hubei Province unveiled a breathtaking natural spectacle of lush green mountains and drifting sea of clouds.
From the Shennong Peak, a must-visit of the Shennongjia scenic spot, endless layers of clouds surged and swirled around the undulating mountain ranges. Bathed in fresh rain, the verdant vegetation stood out in sharp, bright contrast, painting a serene yet majestic summer landscape.
Drone footage captured an even more dramatic view at the Dajiu Lake, a high-altitude wetland in Shennongjia. Thick blankets of clouds spilled over the mountain ridges like a roaring waterfall, rolling downward and spreading across the valley.
Shennongjia receives abundant rainfall in summer, and seas of clouds often appear once the rain stops. While, a sea of clouds of such massive scale and strong cascading motion are rare, and are considered highly spectacular for viewing.
Lush green mountains, drifting sea of clouds appear in Shennongjia after rainfall
Lush green mountains, drifting sea of clouds appear in Shennongjia after rainfall
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marked a new chapter in contemporary international relations.
Addressing a reception in Beijing to celebrate the SCO's 25th anniversary, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said SCO members have developed the Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations and pursuit of common development, and have built a new type of international relations.
He said the four major global initiatives proposed by China and the building of a community with a shared future for humanity have pointed out the right direction for the world, and that the SCO should play a greater role and set an example in promoting world peace, development, cooperation and win-win results.
Wang added that China is ready to share development opportunities with other member states of the SCO and achieve win-win cooperation.
SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev said that the 2025 SCO Summit in Tianjin adopted the SCO's development strategy for the next decade, which has set an ambitious yet realistic and feasible course for development.
It is hoped that SCO members will make a joint effort to continuously benefit their peoples, and advance the cause of regional peace and development, said Yermekbayev.
Chinese FM attends reception marking 25th anniversary of SCO
