Sunset scenery captured aboard China's Tian'en vessel en route to Europe
Seabirds stand on the Tian'en vessel of China's COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd. on the northwest Pacific ocean, Aug. 15, 2018. "Tian En", a cargo ship belonged to COSCO Shipping corporation, is an ice-class vessel. After leaving China's Lianyungang Port, it will sail along the Arctic's Northeast Passage, a waterway known as the Polar Silk Road, and visit Europe. This is the first time "Tian En" visits the Arctic. (Xinhua/Liu Hongxia)