People walk through the Caita Night Market in Shenyang, capital of Northeast China’s Liaoning province. The “night economy” is becoming an increasingly strong driver of the local economy. [Photo by Li Zhonghua/Xinhua]

A band of locals performs at a public square in Shenyang, attracting many onlookers. [Photo by Li Zhonghua/Xinhua]

Shenyang residents watch a movie outside a shopping mall at night time. [Photo by Li Zhonghua/Xinhua]