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| Cloud control: SWAT teams practice crowd control in Beijing on Nov 29. Around 300 police officers from 11 countries participated in a joint security drill. The exercise was part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's police cooperation meeting in the capital. Zou Hong / China Daily |
| Growing underground: Plants and moss were installed in a subway car in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in an attempt to introduce greenery into public transportation. The installation was part of Hangzhou's agenda to promote low-carbon and green development. Though the car was only in operation for 12 hours on Nov 28, the "forest subway" received a warm welcome from the public. Provided to China Daily |
| History for sale: Staff members at Beijing's Summer Palace don traditional costumes as they display souvenirs available from the historic site. Taobao.com is selling the items online and opened to customers on Nov 29. Jiang Dong / China Daily |
| Mini motocross: Deng Zhenhu, 5, competes at the National Motocross Championship 2016 in Jingzhou, Hubei province, on Nov 26. Zhou Guoqiang / For China Daily |
| Edible art: A folk artist makes rice cakes in the shape of animals as visitors look on in Cicheng township, Ningbo, Zhejiang province, on Nov 27. The township's tradition of producing New Year cake - made of glutinous rice flour - dates back more than 1,000 years. Jiang Heyong / Xinhua |
(China Daily European Weekly 12/02/2016 page5)
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