The China-Laos Railway transported about 156,000 tonnes of cassava in the first four months of 2025, marking a 43% increase compared to the same period last year and underscoring the railway's growing role in facilitating Lao agricultural exports. To boost agricultural exports and support the growth of the Lao economy, the railway has made the transportation of Lao agricultural products a top priority. This aerial photo shows the Yuanjiang Bridge of the China-Laos Railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province. 

Museums across China hosted 43,000 exhibitions and 511,000 educational events in 2024, receiving a total of 1.49 billion visitors, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration. The figures were unveiled on May 18, 2025 at an event marking International Museum Day at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing. This picture taken on June 14, 2025 shows children experiencing shadow puppet performance at the Zaozhuang Museum in Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province.

The new Suzhou Archaeological Museum opened to the public on May 17, 2025, showcasing archaeological findings from the city of Suzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province and the surrounding areas. The museum features an array of exhibitions, educational classes and interactive activities. After extensive restoration work, a vast tomb from the Three Kingdoms Period (220–280) formed the centerpiece of the collection, which grabbed the spotlight with visitors. This picture taken on May 15, 2025 shows an exterior view of the Suzhou Archaeological Museum.