BEIJING, April 23 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.
This photo taken on April 22, 2026 shows the general view of the opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Lai Xiangdong)A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs is welcomed by a water cannon salute upon arrival at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 22, 2026. The remains of 12 CPV martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday. A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers and 146 of their personal effects landed at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. After it entered China's airspace, the Y-20B transport aircraft was escorted by four J-20 fighter jets. (Photo by Yu Hongchun/Xinhua)A humanoid robot passes a bottle of beverage to a customer at a convenience store in Haidian District of Beijing, capital of China, April 22, 2026. An embodied large model robot has recently been deployed in a convenience store in Haidian District to provide regular service. The robot is responsible for greeting customers, answering product inquiries, providing promotion information, and delivering goods. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)A drone photo taken on April 21, 2026 shows a view of Kunpeng Trail No. 1 Bridge in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. In recent years, Shenzhen has explored a distinctive path for biodiversity conservation in urban areas by developing ecological trails, building eco-friendly facilities and implementing refined ecological management. These efforts have reserved sufficient space for wildlife habitats and migration routes, creating "dual trails" to support the harmonious coexistence of humans and wildlife. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)People dry indigo dyed fabrics in Zhaoxing Dong Village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 21, 2026. In Dong ethnic communities such as the Zhaoxing Dong Village, intangible cultural heritage skills like indigo dyeing and embroidery are an integral part of local culture. In recent years, through organizing cooperatives, providing skills training, and promoting brand development, these traditional crafts have made their way into the market, becoming a distinctive industry that boosts rural revitalization and improves local people's well-being. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)An aerial drone photo taken on April 22, 2026 shows Przewalski's horses released into the wild in the Kalamaili Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. A total of 30 Przewalski's horses were successfully reintroduced to the Kalamaili Nature Reserve on Wednesday after completing rewilding training. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)People visit the exhibition area of Unitree Robotics at the Hannover Messe 2026 in Hannover, Germany, April 20, 2026. Hannover Messe 2026, Germany's flagship industrial trade fair, opened on Monday with industrial artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robots taking center stage for the first time. Chinese companies maintain a strong presence at the fair, with approximately 700 exhibitors, making China the second-largest exhibitor group after host country Germany, according to the organizer. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu)People attend an Earth Day protest in New York, the United States, on April 22, 2026. An Earth Day protest against the Trump administration's environmental policies was held in New York on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo)Birds are pictured at the Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley, Nakuru County, Kenya, March 2, 2026. The Great Rift Valley, located in eastern Africa, is one of the largest and most prominent continental rift systems in the world and is often referred to as the "scar of the Earth." The region features remarkably diverse landscapes, including volcanoes, escarpments, gorges, as well as numerous lakes. A vast array of wildlife lives and migrates here, creating some of the world's most renowned natural spectacles. Kenya serves as one of the main gateways for exploring the Great Rift Valley and its key attractions. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)■
