See this Boy’s Acrobatics
A boy performs Tiaofan, or flag waving in Jian’ou, southeast China’s Fujian Province, Jan. 24, 2012. Originated from northern Fujian more than 340 years ago, the performance of Tiaofan requires both skills and strength. Jianou is well-known for its unique Tiafan performances. <Photo: Xinhua/Zhang Guojun> news@theasian.asia
“We Won’t Accept AL’s Plans”
Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al- Moallem speaks during the press conference held in Damascus, Syria, on Jan. 24, 2012. Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al- Moallem said Tuesday the Arab League’s (AL) new plan poses flagrant intervention in Syria’s affairs, adding that the Arabs knew that “we wouldn’t accept it.” <Photo: Xinhua/Hazim> news@theasian.asia
“I’ll Scratch Your Back”
Visitors feed harbor seals at the ecological seal bay near Yantai City, east China’s Shandong Province, Jan. 24, 2011. Affected by the cold wave, harbor seals living in this water area were trapped by ice. Workers of the scenic area broke ice and put in food to help harbor seals return to their normal life. […]
Women leaders of Asia
Women leaders of Korea are writing a new history of party politics as they have become chairpersons of all the major parties. The political tide of men has undergone a transformation into that of women involving not only their participating but their leading. Similar changes can be found in Asia everywhere. Some entered politics in […]
Thai Cabinet Formally Swear in front of King
Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her newly appointed ministers Monday formally sworn in in front of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R, front) at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 23, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/>Thai Royal> news@theasian.asia
First Snowfall in 5 Years
Citizens enjoy the snow view after the first snowfall in 5 years in southwest Pakistan’s Quetta on Jan. 22, 2012. A cold front hit Quetta on Sunday, bringing wind and snow to the city. <Photo: Xinhua/Iqbal Hussain> news@theasian.asia
“Take Rice Cake With Fortune”
Staff workers made rice cake in a market of Chiayi, southeast China’s Taiwan, Jan. 21, 2012, to greet the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year. <Photo: Xinhua/Wu Ching-teng> news@theasian.asia
Spring Festival Everywhere
(Photo) Top from the left: Australia-Burma-Costa Rica-Croatia-New York(USA) Middle from the left: India-Russia-Beijing(China)-Canada-Rwanda Bottom from the left: Austria-Hong Kong-Malaysia-Thailand-Zimbabwe Spring Festival, also known as ‘Lunar New Year’ is celebrated everywhere. Regional customs and traditions concerning the celebration vary widely including family meal, visiting friends and relatives, fireworks, giving envelopes with money, dragon dances, lion dances […]
ROK FM Talks With Turkish Counterpart
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (R) and his South Korean counterpart Kim Sung-hwan attend a joint press conference after their meeting in Ankara, Turkey, Jan. 20, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Wang Hongjiang> news@theasian.asia
Pakistani Market Fire, 5 Wounded
Fire fighters try to extinguish the fire at a cotton market in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on Jan. 21, 2012. At least 5 people were injured in the fire on late Friday night. <Photo: Xinhua/Masroor> news@theasian.asia
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