BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) — A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.
An aerial drone photo taken on May 3, 2025 shows a large flock of yachts sailing in waters in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. (Photo by Li Xueshi/Xinhua)A staff member wearing a water jetpack performs fire stunts for tourists in Jialing River in Langzhong, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, May 2, 2025. (Photo by Wang Yugui/Xinhua)Tourists from Australia pose for photos at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, May 1, 2025. China introduced a new package of measures aimed at further optimizing the departure tax refund policy and boosting inbound spending on April 27. The measures, announced by the Ministry of Commerce and five other government departments, include lowering the minimum purchase threshold for refunds, raising the cash refund ceiling, expanding the network of participating stores and widening the range of products available. The latest move to optimize the departure tax refund policy builds on a series of measures China has introduced to facilitate visas, payments, and accommodation for overseas tourists, further demonstrating the country’s commitment to opening up. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)Wang Ying (C) livestreams her sewing class at her studio in Xiangdong Village of Pudong, east China’s Shanghai, April 28, 2025. Four years ago, Wang Ying resigned from her white-collar job in downtown Shanghai and founded the Qipao studio in the small courtyard. Now she works with two like-minded young women, creating handmade Qipao dresses and offering sewing classes. In recent years, there has been a growing number of enthusiasts for handmade Qipao dresses and Chinese garments, and Wang’s studio has gained increasing recognition. The simple and pleasant lifestyle shared by Wang and her partners has also garnered attention and appreciation on social media platforms. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)Chorus members practice a song of the Dong ethnic group in Zhaoxing Town of Liping County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, April 23, 2025. In the opening scene of “Ne Zha 2,” the fifth highest-grossing film globally, a mesmerizing Chinese traditional melody has resonated with audiences worldwide. This captivating piece is adapted from the grand song of the Dong, a traditional form of singing unique to the Dong ethnic group, and was performed by a Dong ethnic minority chorus founded by Yang Xiangni. After graduating from the Academy of Music of Guizhou University in 2020, Yang initially worked as an art training teacher before returning to her hometown to promote Dong ethnic minority culture. In 2023, Yang established the chorus with the vision of bringing the grand song of the Dong to global stages. Beyond performances, the chorus members also dedicate their spare time to visiting elderly artists, collecting and protecting songs of the Dong ethnic group with historical and artistic value. Their efforts have injected mew vitality into this musical heritage. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)An aerial drone photo taken on May 3, 2025 shows fishermen harvesting at the kelp breeding area in Ailun Bay of Rongcheng City, east China’s Shandong Province. (Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua)Feng Yanzhe (R)/Huang Dongping of China celebrate after winning the mixed doubles match against Midorikawa Hiroki/Igarashi Arisa of Japan during the semifinal match between China and Japan at BWF Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, southeast China’s Fujian Province, May 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)This stitched photo taken on May 3, 2025 shows the Milky Way over Jinshan Town of Jiamusi City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. (Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua)Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel (1st R) visits the China Pavilion at the 43rd International Tourism Fair of Cuba (FITCuba 2025) in Havana, Cuba, on May 2, 2025. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua)Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (2nd R) waves to supporters of the People’s Action Party (PAP) after the party has secured a simple majority in the general election, at Singapore’s Yio Chu Kang Stadium on May 4, 2025. Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has secured a simple majority in Saturday’s general election, as Returning Officer Han Kok Juan announces results constituency by constituency early Sunday. This election marks the first time Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has led the PAP into a general election, after succeeding Lee Hsien Loong in May 2024, following Lee’s two-decade tenure. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
