Spreading the joy
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The mood in Hong Kong is celebratory - with a sea of red national and HKSAR flags, lanterns, and festive banners decorating streets, parks, shopping malls and residential buildings - as the special administrative region prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland in two days' time. China Daily recorded some of these memorable moments in Hong Kong's history.

- Southeast Asian tourists delight in Mingshui Ancient Town's spring beauty
- 5 killed, 9 injured in NW China coal mine accident
- A glimpse into the traditional China-Vietnam bond as 'comrades and brothers'
- Scientists innovate underwater exploration with manta ray-inspired robot
- China unveils guidelines to strengthen civil affairs services workforce
- How Xi encourages youth to promote China-Vietnam friendship as 'frontrunners'