File photo taken on Dec. 18, 2018 shows Yao Ming (top), president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) accepts bouquets presented by young pioneers during a grand gathering to celebrate the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China. China's first-ever Olympic gold medalist Xu Haifeng, volleyball coach Lang Ping, and former NBA star Yao Ming were among the 100 people selected to be awarded for their contributions to the country's reform and opening-up. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)
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Award-winning photos show poverty reduction achievements in NE China's Jilin province
People dance to greet advent of New Year in Ameiqituo Town, Guizhou
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
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China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
