(260212) -- HUANGSHAN, Feb. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.
Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.
Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)
