WINNERS

Until The Building Collapsed

  • Photographer
    Ximeng Tu, China
  • Prize
    Gold Winner in Photojournalism/General News

At 4:00 PM on May 25, a muffled boom signaled the westward collapse of Huatie Hotel – Caiyuanba Railway Station's landmark – in a precision-controlled demolition. As dust rose, this building bearing Chongqing's memories fulfilled its historic role. As terminus of China's first self-designed railway (post-1949), Caiyuanba Station held profound historical significance. This repository of New China's railway legacy now lives on, fueling urban vitality anew.