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(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous driving minibus runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Half marathon event held on China-Kazakhstan border

STORY: Half marathon event held on China-Kazakhstan border SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of half marathon event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): TASTAN DOLKUNOVICH, Participant from Kazakhstan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ILLYAR YUSUPJAN, Chinese participant STORYLINE: A half marathon was held Saturday at the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center, which spans the border between China and Kazakhstan. Nearly 1,000 marathon runners and long-distance running enthusiasts from both countries participated in the event. The event offered two categories - a half marathon and a 5-kilometer fun run - to accommodate participants with different athletic skills. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): TASTAN DOLKUNOVICH, Participant from Kazakhstan "Today, I came from Kazakhstan to participate in the marathon race. I will try my best to run fast and strive to achieve a good result." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ILLYAR YUSUPJ

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-NEW MUSEUM (CN)

(240518) -- XI'AN, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend an event of International Museum Day at the Qin Han Museum of the Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 18, 2024. A new museum that focuses on ancient Chinese civilization in the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-207 BC) and Han Dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) officially opened to the public on Saturday in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The Qin Han Museum of the Shaanxi History Museum, a subsidiary of Shaanxi History Museum, is the first museum in China that provides visitors with a panoramic view of the origin, development and contributions of Qin and Han civilizations. Since its trial run began in late 2023, the museum has attracted more than 300,000 visitors. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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(240518) -- BEIJING, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete during the annual Cloverdale Bed Race in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on May 16, 2024. Started in 1977, the traditional community event returned on Thursday, with participants teaming up to compete head-to-head on the street with their modified beds. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

Yemen holds mango festival to boost agriculture sector

STORY: Yemen holds mango festival to boost agriculture sector SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mango festival STORYLINE: A mango festival was held in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa to promote the sales of the country's renowned mangoes and boost the agriculture sector. The six-day event, which concluded on Friday, brought together 120 participants including farmers' associations, local traders, and exporters. The event also aimed to improve mango cultivation techniques and expand export markets, according to organizers. Yemen boasts numerous varieties of mangoes, known for their high quality and distinctive taste. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sanaa. (XHTV)