BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.
Evan Kail from the United States speaks during a donation ceremony at the Nanjing Anti-Japanese Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 17, 2025. Evan Kail donated several historical materials to the memorial hall on Thursday. (Xinhua/Li Bo)
People watch a robot show at the 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 17, 2025. The 5th CICPE opened its door to general public on Thursday, showcasing goods and services across sectors such as technology, healthcare, culture, tourism, and sports. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)
An aerial drone photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows a deep-sea intelligent aquaculture vessel berthed at the port of Beihai yard in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. A 150,000-tonne deep-sea intelligent aquaculture vessel was delivered for use Thursday in east China's port city of Qingdao. The ship-borne smart aquaculture system is expected to have an annual output of 3,600 tonnes of high-quality fish. The breeding cabins can be used to cultivate fish species such as large yellow croaker and salmon. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)
The Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng is pictured in Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, April 17, 2025. Three documentary heritage collections submitted by China have been inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced on Thursday. Among the 74 newly added entries, China contributed two solo submissions - the Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng and the Steles of Shaolin Temple - as well as a joint submission with Sri Lanka: the Trilingual Inscription. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
This photo taken on April 17, 2025 shows the Urumqi Tianshan International Airport in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. A new terminal at the airport began trial operation on Thursday, marking a major step in expanding regional air capacity. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)
Wang Manyu ® of China celebrates scoring during the women's singles round of 16 match between Wang Manyu of China and Harimoto Miwa of Japan at the ITTF Men's and Women's World Cup 2025 in Macao, China, April 17, 2025. China's Wang staged an incredible comeback to defeat Japan's Harimoto Miwa 4-3 on Thursday, adding excitement to the first-day knockout stage. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)
People participate in the celebration of the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 15, 2025. Laos celebrates the Songkran Festival, or the Lao New Year from April 14 to 16 this year. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
People gather at a shelter after an Israeli airstrike in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, on April 17, 2025. At least 39 Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to the Gaza-based civil defense. (Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua)■