Spaceship touchdown

China's Shenzhou-15 spaceship with three taikonauts on board has docked with the country's space station.

The Shenzhou-15 mission is the last step for the construction phase of the Chinese Space Station (CSS), marking the first crew handover in the newly completed three-module craft.

The crew launched on Tuesday night, conducted a fast automated rendezvous and docked with the front port of the Tianhe core module of the CSS in a process lasting more than six hours.

Reusable rocket trial

China completed the first test of a domestically-developed 130-tonne thrust reusable rocket engine on Saturday at a testing facility in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province in northwestern China.

Engineers performed the first hot-fire test on November 26, including stopping and reigniting the engine. The YF-100N engine includes components made using 3D printing, automatic welding and intelligent assembly.

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation plans to use the engine inside a new, reusable rocket for launching crew to the Tiangong space station. The first test flight is scheduled for 2026.

Flight of fancy

Daredevils took to the skies above east China's Jiangxi Province for the three-day Nanchang Flight Convention. Eight teams from around the world thrilled the audience with aerobatic flight formations.

The 'Red Eagles' flight team from China's Air Force Aviation University participated for the first time, performing a series of challenging maneuvers. Nearly 100 aircraft were on display, including aircraft produced in the host city, well-known large domestic and foreign airliners, and high-end business aircraft.

Stork migration

Hundreds of Oriental White Storks, a class 1 national protection animal, were spotted feeding and roosting in Poyang Lake. It's a new high for the number migrating to the lake's Duchang water area.

Local authorities had taken measures to protect the wetland and migratory birds resources in the Poyang Lake area ahead of migration season.

Blanket of snow

With the onset of winter, snowfalls have created breath-taking scenery across China. Hulunbuir City in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region saw 7 millimeters of snow over 24 hours as the temperature dropped to minus 26.1 degrees Celsius.

Contrary to the harsh conditions in the north, snow is considered more of a blessing in the south, with scenic areas blanketed by a touch of winter magic and the weather still mild enough for tourists to roam.

Tianmenshan National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie presented an unworldly sight on Wednesday after the first snowfall this winter. Its unique cliffs and pristine forests were turned into a Chinese ink painting by the slowly falling snow.

Chinese electric World Cup contribution

Electric buses imported from China to Qatar have helped football fans lower their carbon footprint while traveling to and from matches.

After the World Cup, the buses, made by Chinese firm Yutong, will continue to serve as an important part of Qatar's public transport.