Palestinian children are seen at a temporary shelter in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, Dec. 13, 2023. According to the United Nations (UN), approximately 1.9 million people in Gaza, or 85 percent of its population, have been internally displaced, some of whom have been displaced for multiple times. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)
People apply for Chinese visa at the service center in Frankfurt, Germany, Dec. 11, 2023. Europeans travelers have hailed China's recent visa-free policy for six countries -- with five in Europe -- and a cut in visa fees for many nations.
Under the new visa-free policy, with a trial period from Dec. 1, 2023 to Nov. 30, 2024, ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia are able to enjoy visa-free travels to China for up to 15 days. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)
Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in Dortmund, Germany, on Dec. 13, 2023. (Photo by Joachim Bywaletz/Xinhua)
People visit the Dragons and Lanterns Festival during its preview tour at Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris, France, Dec. 13, 2023. The festival will be open to the public from Dec. 15, 2023 to Feb. 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
A Tesla car runs in San Mateo County, California, the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. Tesla said on Wednesday the company is recalling more than 2 million of its vehicles over autopilot safety issues after an investigation found its autopilot safety system was "not sufficient to prevent driver misuse." (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)
This aerial photo taken on Sept. 17, 2023 shows the Yellow Line monorail in Bangkok, Thailand.
Manufactured by China's CRRC Puzhen Alstom Transportation Systems Limited and operated by Thai agencies, the monorail "Yellow Line" commenced commercial operations in July. The "Pink Line" began a public trial run on Nov. 21. Both monorail lines feature cost-effective driverless trains with lower construction costs compared to conventional subway systems.
The China-made monorail trains provide ease of transport for people traveling between the suburbs and the center of Bangkok and inject new vitality into the development of the city. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows the construction site of the Harbin Ice and Snow World, a renowned seasonal theme park opening every winter, in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Harbin Ice and Snow World will open for its 25th winter season on Dec. 18. It is estimated that 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow will be used in its construction. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)
This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows the winter scenery at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Xinhua/Lang Bingbing)
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 13, 2023. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday ousted all four cabinet ministers of the ruling party's largest faction, as he seeks to control the damage following a political fundraising scandal, local media reported. (Frank Robichon/Pool via Xinhua)
