A spectacular tidal bore appeared Tuesday morning along the Qiantang River in east China's Zhejiang Province, capturing the attention of crowds of onlookers.
At around 11:10 on Tuesday, onrushing Qiantang tidal bore marched along the Fish Scale Pond, a landmark for tidal bore watching, towards the direction of Yanguan Tourist Resort in Haining City, a renowned destination where tourists gather to admire the magnificent tides every year.
The Qiantang River runs for more than 500 kilometers through Zhejiang, passing through the provincial capital Hangzhou before flowing into the East China Sea via the Hangzhou Bay south of Shanghai.
The river is known for having the world's largest tidal bore, which is locally called the Silver Dragon. The tides usually reach their peak between the 15th to 18th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, with spectacular scenes wowing countless visitors.
The river roared to life in merely 10 minutes. According to data from the Qiantang tidal bore observation station, when tidal bore rushes towards the Fish Scale Pond, its pressure can reach six to seven tonnes per square meter, showcasing the immense power of the river water.
As the water was pushing ahead, a short one-line tide appeared, followed by some ripple tides.
Affected by Typhoon Bebinca, the tide level in the Qiantang River is relatively high, although it is in the period of medium tide.
Aerial footage captures spectacular tidal bore on Qiantang River
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a non-binding resolution on Wednesday demanding an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months by an overwhelming margin.
The resolution was adopted with 124 votes in favor, 14 against and 43 abstentions, during the UNGA's 10th emergency special session considering Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The resolution demanding that Israel comply with all its legal obligations under international law, including advisory opinions by the International Court of Justice, was introduced by the State of Palestine on Tuesday and was co-sponsored by more than two dozen nations.
By the newly adopted resolution, the UNGA "demands that Israel brings to an end without delay its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which constitutes a wrongful act of a continuing character entailing its international responsibility and do so no later than 12 months from the adoption of the present resolution."
The UNGA also demands that Israel comply without delay with all its legal obligations under international law, including as stipulated by the International Court of Justice.
In remarks before the vote, Mohamed Issa Abushahab, the permanent representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, said the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza must be addressed through unimpeded access to those in need, a ceasefire deal and the full implementation of all related Security Council resolutions.
A credible peace process must be relaunched to work towards a two-State solution to diffuse this conflict, he said, expressing support for the State of Palestine's full statehood and UN membership. "The time has come to end the suffering," he noted.
Introducing the draft resolution on Tuesday, Riyad Mansour, the permanent observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, called for the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He said the Palestinian people have been steadfast in the pursuit of their inalienable rights, just like all other citizens worldwide who seek self-determination.
"The Palestinians want to live, not survive -- they want to be safe in their homes, they want their children to go to school without fear. They want to be free in reality as they are in spirit," said Mansour.
UNGA calls for end to Israeli occupation in Palestine within a year
UNGA calls for end to Israeli occupation in Palestine within a year
