Six meters under ground, a group of workers are busy laying heating pipes in Xianyang, Shaanxi province, Nov 1, 2012. The narrow space forces them to crouch low, while the poor ventilation and pungent air test their lungs.
About 30 years ago, it was fashionable and a signal of social status to own a mechanical watch in China. But now the popularity of electronic watches has led to the decline of one occupation - technicians who make a living on repairing mechanical watches.
Photos: A close-up of high-seepd rail
China celebrating Christmas in its own way
Tears can mean different things to different people. It can be excitement over an achievement or grief over the loss of a loved one.
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