Qi Ya

<p>&#160;In this Week in Photos, the five-day Pet Fair Asia kicks off in Shanghai; heavy rains cause deadly floods in southwestern China’s Sichuan province; and one of the world’s largest esports events, the International Dota 2 Championships, takes place in Shanghai, attracting gaming enthusiasts and professional players from across the globe.</p><div style="text-align:center;height:inherit"><div data-index="0" class="illustrationWrap"></div></div><div style="text-align:center;height:inherit"><div data-index="1" class="illustrationWrap"></div></div><div style="text-align:center;height:inherit"><div data-index="2" class="illustrationWrap"></div></div><div style="text-align:center;height:inherit"><div data-index="3" class="illustrationWrap"></div></div><div style="text-align:center;height:inherit"><div data-index="4" class="illustrationWrap"></div></div><div style="text-align:center;height:inherit"><div data-index="5" class="illustrationWrap"></div></div><div style="text-align:center;height:inherit"><div data-index="6" class="illustrationWrap"></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p>

Collage: China’s Week in Photos, Aug. 19–25

Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

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A selection of the week’s best photos by Sixth Tone’s visual editors.