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Torch bearer Lu Minjia runs the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 11, 2023.The fourth leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay featured historical attractions and modern landmarks of Shaoxing in Zhejiang Province. HANGZHOU, Sept.
Torch bearer Zhang Xiaoping displays the torch after the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 10, 2023.The third leg of the Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay showcased the historical attractions of Jiaxing in Zhejiang Province. HANGZHOU, Sept.
Villagers enjoy watermelon slices during a break in Waba Village of Ra'og Town of Qamdo City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 4, 2023.A villager bundles highland barley in Waba Village of Ra'og Town of Qamdo City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 4, 2023. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)
Duan Yi, a Chinese gemstone trader who moved to Afghanistan about 18 months ago, has noticed clear changes on the streets of Kabul in recent months. Foreign tourists - mostly from Europe and the United States, and now an increasing number of Chinese - are back to the once deserted capital city. Li Xijing has seen the same trend. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers
But the risk of sanctions and security factors mean Chinese companies are still reluctant to invest in Afghanistan, says academic.