
People attend the first Alamein Africa Forum in the northern Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein, Oct. 2, 2026.
The first Alamein Africa Forum opened Friday in the northern Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein, bringing together around 1,500 African business leaders to discuss investment, trade and economic cooperation. (Xinhua/Xu Haofu)

People visit the Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition at the Baku Expo Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 1, 2026.
The 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition is held here from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Tourists visit the Qingzhou Museum in Qingzhou, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 2, 2026. (Photo by Wang Jilin/Xinhua)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L), presidential candidate of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party, attends a campaign rally in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin Haoyuan)

Tourists watch sunrise at the Lake Songhua Resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Oct. 2, 2026.
During the National Day holiday, people step outdoors to enjoy a vibrant holiday atmosphere. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

Gold medalist Wang Xiyu of China poses during the awarding ceremony for the women's singles of tennis at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 2, 2026.
With her victory, Wang also secured a berth in the women's singles event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 1, 2026 shows the Land Fingerprint Concert held in Shexiang ancient town of Dafang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
As a resettlement spot for poverty alleviation relocation, Shexiang ancient town has held various events to boost the local economy including village markets, singing performances and torch festivals. Since the debut of the Land Fingerprint Concert in August, the town has witnessed a surge in visitor numbers and fresh impetus for the economic development of surrounding areas. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Dogs are pictured at the Tulln International Dog Show in Tulln, Austria, Oct. 2, 2026. (Xinhua/He Canling)



