BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.
This photo taken on June 8, 2026 shows the skyline after rainfall in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianhua)An acrobat performs a musical instrument stunt at Wuqiao Acrobatics World in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. Renowned as the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao County has developed a rich acrobatic tradition with a history spanning more than two millennia. While preserving its traditional art, the county is also leveraging its unique cultural legacy to spur economic growth and improve residents' quality of life. Landmark projects, such as Wuqiao Acrobatics World and acrobatics museum, have been built to boost local tourism, attracting numerous acrobatics enthusiasts from home and abroad. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)A dolphin forages in the South China Sea, June 5, 2026. The China Coast Guard has uncompromisingly strengthened marine ecological management and protection in the South China Sea in recent years, aiming to build a stable habitat of marine life. Dolphins are noted for their high sensitiveness to seawater quality and marine environment. A large school of them foraging at night is an epitome of the continuous improvement in the ecology of the South China Sea. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)This photo taken on June 8, 2026 shows the construction site in an early-phase excavation zone of the Three Gorges new waterway project in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. China on Monday began construction of a mega waterway project, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river. It is the first major project to break ground during China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), a critical stage in the country's efforts to advance toward its goal of basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2026 shows the Nanchuan Old Street along the Cangzhou section of the Grand Canal in Cangzhou City, north China's Hebei Province. Connecting Beijing, capital of China, and Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province, the Grand Canal is the world's longest artificial waterway. The 216-km Cangzhou section of the Grand Canal runs through the city. In recent years, Cangzhou has made efforts to build the Grand Canal cultural belt, promoting the integrated development of cultural and tourism industries. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)This photo taken on June 8, 2026 shows a damaged building after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, in General Santos City, the Philippines. Fifteen people were reported dead and at least 134 others injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Sarangani province in the southern Philippines Monday morning, authorities said. (Xinhua)British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (2nd R), French President Emmanuel Macron (1st R), German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (1st L) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky chat at the No. 10 Downing Street after their meeting in London, Britain, on June 7, 2026. The leaders of Britain, France and Germany, collectively known as the E3, on Sunday voiced support for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia aimed at achieving a ceasefire and advancing peace negotiations, following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz issued a joint statement with Zelensky after the meeting, saying they backed direct Ukraine-Russia talks with the active participation of the United States and Europe. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)Members of the Iranian national football team arrive at Tijuana International Airport in Tijuana, Mexico, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Joebeth Terriquez/Xinhua)People attend the funeral of a Lebanese army officer in Kfar Jarra, Lebanon, on June 8, 2026. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday strongly condemned an Israeli attack on a Lebanese Army patrol that killed two officers and one soldier. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)Members of Carabinieri, or the national gendarmerie of Italy, perform during the celebration of the 212th anniversary of the Army of Carabinieri in Piazza di Siena, Rome, Italy, June 7, 2026. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)Alexander Zverev kisses the trophy during the awarding ceremony after the men's singles final match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Flavio Cobolli of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)■
