Ten photos from across China: July 7-13

In this week's ten photos from across China, the country's first aircraft carrier visits Hong Kong, Tibetan monks take part in a debating exam and a girl of an opera performer sleeps back stage in between acts.

Winding mountain road helps 'sinkhole village' out of poverty

Surrounded by towering mountains, Xiazhuang village sits in the bottom of valley at an altitude of 1,600 meters in Wushan county, Southwest China's Chongqing municipality. The "sinkhole village" had long struggled against poverty until one day 398 villagers decided to carve out a mountain road on their own.

Tang Dynasty imperial mausoleums captured on film

Photographer Deng Hai has focused his lens on the Tang Dynasty imperial mausoleums and the remaining tomb guardians, who devoted their live to defending China's historical and cultural relics.

Workers stick to their job in baking sun

Two workers in yellow insulated clothes carry out inspection of high-voltage power lines in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, July 11, 2017.[Photo/VCG]

Beijing art space shows tech influence

The advancement of digital technology has not only helped expand artistic creativity but also enriched the experience of museum visits.

Paper folding skill wins student university spot

Sun Hongtao, a 2014 Experimental Middle School graduate, was admitted on July 11 by Harbin Institute of Technology's Weihai campus in Ji'nan, Shandong province, with 60 fewer points than required by admission guidelines. He moved the independent recruitment officials by his paper folding skills.

Top 10 countries with most AI professionals

The number in the United States exceeded 850,000, the largest of all countries. India had 150,000 AI professionals, followed by the United Kingdom with 140,000 and Canada's 80,000.

Working up a sweat: Outdoor workers endure heat wave

Workers keep working on posts in persistent summer heat.

Defending champ Murray stunned by Querrey at Wimbledon

Limping between points and fading down the stretch, defending champion Andy Murray was stunned by 24th-seeded Sam Querrey of the US 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-1 in the Wimbledon quarterfinals Wednesday

Accessories from ancient royal court add to beauty of summer

From hair clasps to bracelets, the ornaments from the ancient royal court capture attention.

Hong Kong bids farewell to aircraft carrier Liaoning

The People's Liberation Army's aircraft carrier fleet left Hong Kong on Tuesday after a five-day visit to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China.

Green bridge a soothing sight in Chengdu