Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys make rare group migration in southwest China

Researchers in southwest China’s Yunnan Province have captured rare footage of over 360 black‑and‑white snub‑nosed monkeys, also known as Yunnan golden hair monkeys, moving together on the ground, a striking sight for a species that usually stays high in the trees.

In footage from the Yunling Nature Reserve, adult males led and kept watch, while mothers clutched their young as family groups called to one another before moving from the ground into the forest.

The endangered species, native to Yunnan and listed as a national first‑class protected animal in China, spends most of its time in trees, making such a large‑scale ground migration especially rare.

"The Heritage Guardian", a China Media Group (CMG) documentary featuring President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture, began airing on mainstream media outlets in Azerbaijan on Friday.

"The Heritage Guardian" features vivid stories that reflect Chinese President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture.

The program explains to international audiences the essence of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and the solid cultural foundation underpinning his philosophy of governance.

Guests attending the launch event for the documentary said the Azerbaijani version of the documentary holds significant importance, as it is an excellent example of cultural dialogue between China and Azerbaijan, generating extensive resonance between the two countries in terms of protecting and inheriting outstanding historical and cultural heritage.

At the event, CMG also introduced a number of its programs to Azerbaijan Television, a state-controlled national television station in Azerbaijan, including China Flash Forward, Chinese Craftsmanship, Song of the Yellow River, Herbal Legacy, The Wisdom of Wellness, and Wok This Way, which aroused great interest among the guests present.