BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) -- A selection of the best press photos from Xinhua.A Long March-3B rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 11, 2025. China sent a new communication technology test satellite into the planned orbit early on Friday. The satellite was launched at 12:47 a.m. (Beijing Time). It will be used mainly to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. (Photo by Xu Lihao/Xinhua)The sixth batch of emergency humanitarian aid dispatched by the Chinese government arrives at Yangon International Airport in Myanmar on April 11, 2025. The aid supplies include 26 tents, 2,000 sets of single-person outdoor cooking equipment, 10,000 solar lamps, 38,880 bars of soap, 38,880 bottles of shower gel, 38,880 bottles of shampoo, 38,880 tubes of toothpaste, 38,880 sets of toothbrushes, and 38,880 bags of laundry detergent, with a total weight of over 91 tons. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)This photo taken on April 10, 2025 shows the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center, the main venue of the upcoming fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province. The fifth CICPE, featuring eight exhibition halls, is scheduled for April 13 to 18 here. The expo, a key platform for global trade and consumption trends, has drawn the participation of over 4,100 brands from 71 countries and regions. Co-hosted by China's Ministry of Commerce and the Hainan provincial government, this year's expo will highlight emerging consumption trends, including artificial intelligence (AI) and low-altitude aviation, debuting innovations from global companies. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)A pet cat awaits its consignment in a pet transport case on train G134 travelling from Hongqiao Railway Station in east China's Shanghai, to Nanjing South Railway Station in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, on April 10, 2025. Starting Tuesday, 10 designated trains running between five stations in the cities of Beijing, Jinan, Nanjing, Shanghai and Hangzhou along the Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway launched a pilot pet consignment service, allowing qualified domesticated cats and dogs to board with their owners and receive special care during the trip. Passengers can book the service at least two days in advance through 12306, the China Railway booking platform. Each traveler is allowed to bring one healthy pet weighing no more than 15 kilograms and standing no taller than 40 centimeters at the shoulder, accompanied by a valid quarantine certificate, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)A Russian guest (L) tries Hanfu at a Hanfu base in Caoxian County, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2025. Caoxian County has developed a complete Hanfu industrial chain in recent years. At present, there are more than 2,700 Hanfu-related enterprises in the county. The total sales of Hanfu in Caoxian exceeded 12 billion yuan (about 1.6 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)An aerial drone photo taken on April 10, 2025 shows the scenery in the Yunyang Geopark in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced on Friday that two geoparks in China, one in northwest China's Qinghai Province and another in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have been granted the title of UNESCO Global Geopark. With these new additions, China now boasts 49 UNESCO Global Geoparks, more than any other countries in the world. In southwest China's Chongqing, the Yunyang Geopark covers approximately 1,124 square kilometers and is renowned for its rich dinosaur fossils and dramatic karst landforms. The fossils found here are of global scientific importance, as they help fill a significant knowledge gap in the evolution of dinosaurs during the Middle Jurassic period, especially the early part of the period. (Xinhua)Visitors in traditional costumes take selfies near a turret of the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2025. In the spring of 2025, photography enthusiasts surged to capture spring scenery with their smartphones and cameras, creating a distinctive springtime phenomenon. Public photography engagement has seen a remarkable growth in recent years, driven by advancements in smartphone photography and the widespread use of social media. This "photography craze" has simultaneously stimulated tourism and springtime economy. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)Cyclists cool down in mist after Stage 5 at the 16th Tour of Hainan cycling race from Dongfang to Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)Rescue vehicles are seen near Pier 40 in Manhattan, New York City, the United States, April 10, 2025. A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River around Pier 40 in Manhattan, New York City, on Thursday afternoon killing all the six people on board, said New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference. Included were one pilot, two adults and three children, according to Jessica Tisch, commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). She said four people were announced deceased on scene and another two didn't survive at hospital. (Photo by Zack Zhang/Xinhua)Students watch a Chinese tea art demonstration during an event marking the International Chinese Language Day in Sibiu, Romania, on April 11, 2025. The Confucius Institute at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu held a vibrant celebration on Friday to mark the 2025 International Chinese Language Day, attracting more than 100 students from the university and local high schools. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)