Zhang Xuexian distributes water at Zhangjiacun village in Chuxiong Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Yunnan province, Feb 8, 2012. The village has been hit by drought for the third consecutive year, driving people to travel more than 10 kilometers to get water. Local governments said they are applying for relief money to help with the problem. [Photo/Xinhua]

Staffers at a hot pot restaurant in Beijing test their newly launched video service with their partners in the restaurant’s Shanghai branch, Feb 9, 2012. The service began early this month. [Photo/Asianewsphoto]