Authorities and residents clearing snow to ensure traffic across China

Photo taken on Dec. 17, 2023 shows local residents volunteerly clearing the snow on roads in the Shanganxi Village, Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province. Recently, many places across the country ushered in the first large-scale snowfall of this winter. Departments of municipality, housing, and traffic actively carry out snow clearance work to ensure road safety and smooth travel of citizens. (Liang Zidong/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Dec. 17, 2023 shows sanitation workers clearing snow on the sidewalk of Chengshan Avenue in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Recently, many places across the country ushered in the first large-scale snowfall of this winter. Departments of municipality, housing, and traffic actively carry out snow clearance work to ensure road safety and smooth travel of citizens. (Li Xinjun/Guangming Picture)