Ahamed Khatib, a Lebanese footballer, blocks a rival during the tough match between Oman and Lebanon. Oman eventually won the match and entered the semifinals with a goal during overtime, on Aug 23. [Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua]
A bullet train departed Hohhot East Railway Station for Ulanqab marking the start of high-speed rail services using Inner Mongolia’s first newly-laid high-speed railway on Aug 3.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the autonomous region, during which various celebrations are planned to showcase its prosperity and ethnic diversity.