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Weekly Photos: August 1 - 7

Updated: 2011-08-08 12:00

(chinadaily.com.cn)

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Weekly Photos: August 1 - 7

A fish farming area is threatened by the fast growing water hyacinth on the Minjiang River in East China's Fujian province, August 2, 2011. The invasive plant, which can double its area in 10 to 15 days, is also floating on about 10 km of the lower reach of the power station, affecting transportation and depriving fish of oxygen. [Photo/Xinhua] 


Weekly Photos: August 1 - 7

Veterinarians euthanize a dog -- one of a pair that killed a man and injured another during an attack at the New North Zone of Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, August 2, 2011. [Photo/CFP] 


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