ILEA001022913: Annual airshow returns to skies over Southern California

Wildfire forces 1,200 people to evacuate in U.S. Southern California

STORY: Wildfire forces 1,200 people to evacuate in U.S. Southern California SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the damage and repair efforts after the fire STORYLINE: A fast-moving wildfire has burned over 12,200 acres (about 49.4 square km) overnight in Southern California, forcing at least 1,200 people to evacuate from a popular recreation area, authorities said Sunday. The wind-driven wildfire, dubbed the Post Fire, started Saturday afternoon in Gorman, about 100 km north of Los Angeles, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). The blaze was 2 percent contained as of Sunday afternoon and has damaged two structures. Cal Fire warned in a Sunday update that "slightly higher temperatures and lower humidity are expected to continue through the weekend, residents are reminded to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate if fire activity changes."

Experts address ecological civilization cooperation at international forum

STORY: Experts address ecological civilization cooperation at international forum SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARY ELIZABETH MOORE, President of Cobb Institute 3. various of the event STORYLINE: Experts from around the world gathered at an annual international forum on ecological civilization that kicked off Friday in Claremont in the U.S. state of California, to discuss promoting ecological civilization through research and practices. The 17th International Forum on Ecological Civilization and the 6th International Youth Forum on Ecological Civilization brought over 130 panelists and attendees from the United States, China, Germany, Italy, Canada, and other nations and regions. The theme of this year's forum is "Co-Benefits of Human Well-being and Planetary Health." The forum seeks to further promote ecological civilization through research and practice an

Chinese C919 attends Singapore Airshow rehearsal

STORY: Chinese C919 attends Singapore Airshow rehearsal SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rehearsal flight of C919 STORYLINE: Chinese passenger jet C919 made a rehearsal flight Sunday in Singapore to prepare for the upcoming airshow. Five aircraft developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd., including C919, will meet the public at the airshow. C919 will perform flight demonstrations at the Singapore Airshow 2024, which lasts from Feb. 20 to Feb. 25. The aerial show attracts aerobatic teams from India, Australia, Indonesia and South Korea. Singapore Air Force will send its F-15 fighter jet and Apache attack helicopter to the aerial performances. The event, attended by over 1,000 participating companies, is expected to attract 50,000 trade attendees from over 50 countries and regions. Singapore Airshow will set up the country pavilion for Chinese aerospace enterprises for the

More culture exchanges expected at Lunar New Year celebrations in LA

STORY: More culture exchanges expected at Lunar New Year celebrations in LA SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations in Southern California STORYLINE: A series of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations was held Saturday in Southern California, which is home to most Chinese Americans in the United States. Many people told Xinhua they expected more cultural exchanges between the two countries. In Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, a two-day Chinese New Year festival kicked off Saturday morning, which featured lion dances, face-changing performances, martial arts demonstrations, music, as well as art and craft shows. "It was amazing! It was beautiful!" said Catherine and her boyfriend Brandon, who only gave their first names. They said they were attracted by the traditional Chinese opera featured at the event. Calling it "a good opportunity," they said the performance gav

China-U.S. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" commemorated in Southern California

STORY: China-U.S. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" commemorated in Southern California SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Hundreds of Chinese and Americans gathered in Southern California on Wednesday evening to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of China-U.S. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy." "Looking back over the past half-century, we deeply feel the historical journey from a Ping-Pong friendship to diplomatic normalization. This journey is not only remarkable but also laid a solid foundation for the communications and exchanges between the people of China and the United States," said Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles Guo Shaochun at a reception held in the Pacific Palms Resort in Los Angeles County. In April 1971, nine players from the U.S. Table Tennis team took a historic trip to China, becoming the first delegation of Americans to visit China in decades. Their trip was the start of what has

LightBox Expo in U.S. builds up international platform for young artists

STORY: LightBox Expo in U.S. builds up international platform for young artists DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: PASADENA, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Hundreds of young artists from all around the world and thousands of attendees showed up Saturday at the LightBox Expo (LBE) 2023 in Pasadena, a neighboring city of Los Angeles in U.S. California. The LBE, which is being held from Oct. 27 to 29, is an event celebrating talented young artists and creators who work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. It offers a platform for them to share their work with the public, including films, animation, games, TV shows, and illustrations. Moreover, they can sell their products directly on the scene. The over 100 exhibitors on the show floor who all come from top companies, schools, and studios worldwide, were selected by LBX Advisory Council, an ever-evolving, rotating group made up of top artists and studio representatives in the busine

Premier museum in Southern California expects to strengthen cultural links with China

STORY: Premier museum in Southern California expects to strengthen cultural links with China DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bowers Museum STORYLINE: Bowers Museum, a premier cultural art museum in Southern California, the United States, expects to further strengthen cultural links with China and serve as a bridge for boosting U.S.-China understanding, the museum's new President and CEO, Dr. Seán O'Harrow, said in a recent interview. Located in the heart of Orange County, Bowers Museum has eight permanent collection exhibitions showcasing art and artifacts from cultures around the world, including a dedicated China gallery. The Ancient Arts of China gallery presents a remarkable collection of nearly 200 objects, created from Neolithic times to the Qing Dynasty. Artifacts in the gallery represent all the major forms of artistic expression generally associated with Chinese history and culture, including calligraphy, pa

2023 Wings Over Houston Airshow held in Texas, U.S.

STORY: 2023 Wings Over Houston Airshow held in Texas, U.S. DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airshow STORYLINE: The annual Wings Over Houston Airshow was held from Oct. 14 to 15 at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, the United States. The traditional air show "Tora! Tora! Tora!" simulated the scene of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II and was designed to commemorate all soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. This air show has a history of 51 years and is one of the oldest civilian air show performances in the United States, according to the organizers. In addition to live air shows, the airshow also displayed many military and civilian aircraft on the tarmac. One of the most exciting performances this year was the "Thunderbirds" flight demonstration team from the U.S. Air Force. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic team, which tours globally, returned to Houston this year to be the gra

Exhibition featuring European, American art pieces kicks off in Houston

STORY: Exhibition featuring European, American art pieces kicks off in Houston DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a preview event of the exhibition STORYLINE: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) in the United States officially unveiled on Sunday an art exhibition titled "From Rembrandt to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection." It primarily features 46 artworks and works on paper from the Hammer Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), marking the first time in this century that these rare masterpieces have ventured outside Los Angeles. The exhibition showcases European art pieces from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, as well as significant works by American artists from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The exhibition will last till Jan. 21, 2024. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

U.S. sending warships, fighters to Israel: Pentagon chief

STORY: U.S. sending warships, fighters to Israel: Pentagon chief DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of USS Gerald R. Ford carrier 2. various of flight operations STORYLINE: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday that the Pentagon is sending warships and fighter jets to the Eastern Mediterranean region in a show of support for Israel amid escalating conflicts between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters. Austin said in a statement that he had directed the movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, which consists of an aircraft carrier, a guided missile cruiser and four guided missile destroyers, to the Eastern Mediterranean. The Pentagon had also "taken steps to augment U.S. Air Force F-35, F-15, F-16 and A-10 fighter aircraft squadrons in the region," the defense chief said. He added that the U.S. government "will be rapidly providing the Israel Defense Forces with additional equipment and resources, incl

Annual airshow returns to skies over Southern California

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