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Türkiye hosts over 12 mln visitors in first 4 months of 2024

STORY: Türkiye hosts over 12 million visitors in first 4 months of 2024 SHOOTING TIME: May 20/23/25, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Türkiye (Courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye hosted over 12 million visitors in the first four months of 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This total includes over 10 million foreign tourists and around 2 million Turkish citizens residing abroad, marking an 11.75 percent increase in foreign visitors compared to last year. Germany led the influx of visitors, which was followed by Russia and Iran. Istanbul remained the top destination, hosting 5.24 million foreign tourists, nearly half of all arrivals. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said Türkiye targets 60 million visitors and 60 billion dollars of tourism revenue in 2024. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

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China, France building up momentum for future-oriented cooperation

STORY: China, France building up momentum for future-oriented cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China and France 2. various of cooperation between China and France STORYLINE: This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France, a milestone event in China-Western relations. Sixty years ago, the two countries broke through Cold War blocs and established diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level. Since then, the bilateral relations have always stayed abreast of China's relations with Western countries, setting a prime example for countries with different social systems to coexist in peace and pursue win-win cooperation. Over the past 60 years, bilateral trade between China and France has surged dramatically, increasing 800-fold to reach 78.9 billion U.S. dollars last year. From 2019 to 2023, China's imports and exports with France grew by 5.9 p

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Journey to France: closer ties bolster China-France bond

STORY: Journey to France: closer ties bolster China-France bond SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of France 2. various of China-France cooperation 3. various of France 4. various of China's Yiwu 5. various of France STORYLINE: In 1964, France became the first major Western nation to formalize diplomatic relations with China. It is also the first major Western country to form a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. Bilateral trade between China and France has grown 800-fold in the past 60 years, reaching 78.9 billion U.S. dollars last year. From 2019 to 2023, China's imports and exports with France grew by 5.9 percent annually. China is now France's largest trading partner in Asia, while France ranks as China's third-largest trading partner and the third-largest source of investment in real terms within the European Union. East Chinese city of Yiwu, a world's production hub for small commodi

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Foreign investments in Uzbekistan nearly doubled in 2023, president says

STORY: Foreign investments in Uzbekistan nearly doubled in 2023, president says SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: The Uzbek economy has soared in recent years, with foreign investments nearly doubling last year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Thursday. In his opening speech at the third Tashkent International Investment Forum, held in the capital of Uzbekistan, Mirziyoyev said his country has prioritized economic liberalization, the provision of a favorable investment climate and broad opportunities for entrepreneurs as the main goals of its systemic reforms. "Last year alone, growth rates reached 6 percent, while inflation remained below 9 percent. The trade turnover is steadily increasing. The stability of the national currency and foreign exchange reserves are being maintained," he said. He also noted that over the past years, the country has attracted more than 60 billion

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Wanda Gets 60 Billion Chinese Yuan Strategic Investment

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 31, 2024 - A Wanda Plaza is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, March 31, 2024. On March 30, Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group signed an investment agreement with Pacific Alliance Investment Group, Citic Capital, Ares Management, ABU Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company. Under the agreement, the five institutions will jointly invest about Rmb60bn in Dalian Sundameng Commercial Management, taking a combined 60 per cent stake and Dalian Wanda Commercial Management 40 per cent.

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Wanda Gets 60 Billion Chinese Yuan Strategic Investment

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 31, 2024 - A pedestrian passes a Wanda Plaza in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, March 31, 2024. On March 30, Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group signed an investment agreement with Pacific Alliance Investment Group, Citic Capital, Ares Management, ABU Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company. Under the agreement, the five institutions will jointly invest about Rmb60bn in Dalian Sundameng Commercial Management, taking a combined 60 per cent stake and Dalian Wanda Commercial Management 40 per cent.

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Wanda Gets 60 Billion Chinese Yuan Strategic Investment

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 31, 2024 - A Wanda Plaza store is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, March 31, 2024. On March 30, Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group signed an investment agreement with Pacific Alliance Investment Group, Citic Capital, Ares Management, ABU Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company. Under the agreement, the five institutions will jointly invest about Rmb60bn in Dalian Sundameng Commercial Management, taking a combined 60 per cent stake and Dalian Wanda Commercial Management 40 per cent.

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Wanda Gets 60 Billion Chinese Yuan Strategic Investment

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 31, 2024 - A Wanda Plaza is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, March 31, 2024. On March 30, Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group signed an investment agreement with Pacific Alliance Investment Group, Citic Capital, Ares Management, ABU Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company. Under the agreement, the five institutions will jointly invest about Rmb60bn in Dalian Sundameng Commercial Management, taking a combined 60 per cent stake and Dalian Wanda Commercial Management 40 per cent.

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Wanda Gets 60 Billion Chinese Yuan Strategic Investment

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 31, 2024 - A Wanda Plaza is seen in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, March 31, 2024. On March 30, Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group signed an investment agreement with Pacific Alliance Investment Group, Citic Capital, Ares Management, ABU Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala Investment Company. Under the agreement, the five institutions will jointly invest about Rmb60bn in Dalian Sundameng Commercial Management, taking a combined 60 per cent stake and Dalian Wanda Commercial Management 40 per cent.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240323) -- BEIJING, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-DANJIANGKOU RESERVOIR-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240322) -- DANJIANGKOU, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 22, 2024 shows the Danjiangkou reservoir in central China's Hubei Province. China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has three routes. The middle route, which is the most prominent one, begins at the Danjiangkou Reservoir in central China's Hubei Province and runs through Henan and Hebei before reaching Beijing and Tianjin. The middle route of the project began supplying water on Dec. 12 of 2014. In the past nine years, the route has transferred over 60 billion cubic meters of water, and has benefited over 108 million people in central China's Henan Province, north China's Hebei Province, north China's Tianjin and the capital Beijing. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer holds a press conference

United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference in the Capitol on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The press conference followed a vote that passed a $95 billion emergency defense spending bill in the Senate, including $60 billion for Ukraine, after a conservative filibuster ran into the early morning, finishing around 5 AM. Washington, DC, USA. Photo by Annabelle Gordon / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. Senate votes to begin working on Ukraine, Israel aid without bipartisan border deal

STORY: U.S. Senate votes to begin working on Ukraine, Israel aid without bipartisan border deal SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. Senate voting on the bill STORYLINE: The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday advanced the aid for Ukraine, Israel and other foreign allies through a key procedure vote, but the legislation is expected to face strong GOP opposition because it's untied to major reforms Republicans have said are vital to border security. The vote, referred to as a legislative vehicle, was passed 67-32. It was called by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, in an effort to salvage the 60 billion U.S. dollars in aid for Ukraine, as well as some 35 billion dollars for Israel, other foreign allies and national security priorities. Calling the vote a "good first step," Schumer said the Senate will stay in session until "the job is done." Schumer took the step

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Airbus launches its first global aircraft recycling project in southwest China

STORY: Airbus launches its first global aircraft recycling project in southwest China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. various of the ALSC 3. SOUNDBITE (English): PHILLIPPE MHUN, Executive Vice President of Programs and Services, Airbus STORYLINE: Airbus unveiled its first global aircraft recycling project, named Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC), in Chengdu, a major aviation hub in southwest China, on Wednesday. Spanning over 60 hectares, ALSC is capable of handling a wide array of mainstream aircraft types and providing global distribution channels for the resale of reusable parts from retired aircraft. Built with a total investment of 6 billion yuan (about 844.55 million U.S. dollars), the project aims to improve the recycling rate of aircraft components and materials, thereby achieving over 90 percent eco-friendly recycling of aircraft by weight. "The opening of ALSC will bec

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CHINA-QINGHAI-SANJIANGYUAN AREA-ENVIRONMENT-IMPROVEMENT (CN)

(231230) -- XINING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows a view of the Mount Geladandong in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The ecological environment in the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province has continued to improve since the establishment of the national park in 2021, with water conservation capacity increasing by more than 6 percent annually, according to a newly released report on the park's development. The park delivers over 60 billion cubic meters of high-quality freshwater downstream every year, and the grassland coverage and grass yield in the park have increased by over 11 percent and 30 percent, respectively, according to the report. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-SANJIANGYUAN AREA-ENVIRONMENT-IMPROVEMENT (CN)

(231230) -- XINING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows a view of Mount Anyemaqen in Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. The ecological environment in the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province has continued to improve since the establishment of the national park in 2021, with water conservation capacity increasing by more than 6 percent annually, according to a newly released report on the park's development. The park delivers over 60 billion cubic meters of high-quality freshwater downstream every year, and the grassland coverage and grass yield in the park have increased by over 11 percent and 30 percent, respectively, according to the report. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-SANJIANGYUAN AREA-ENVIRONMENT-IMPROVEMENT (CN)

(231230) -- XINING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows the glaciers and lake in the source region of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The ecological environment in the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province has continued to improve since the establishment of the national park in 2021, with water conservation capacity increasing by more than 6 percent annually, according to a newly released report on the park's development. The park delivers over 60 billion cubic meters of high-quality freshwater downstream every year, and the grassland coverage and grass yield in the park have increased by over 11 percent and 30 percent, respectively, according to the report. (Xinhua/Zhang Long)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-TRADE (CN)

(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows trucks entering the Irkeshtam port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-TRADE (CN)

(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 8, 2023 shows a construction site of a section of the G315 highway linking Tuopa Village and the Torugart port, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-TRADE (CN)

(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customs officers check vehicles to be exported in the comprehensive bonded zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2023. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-TRADE (CN)

(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 8, 2023 shows trucks parking at the Torugart port of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-TRADE (CN)

(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the Irkeshtam port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KASHGAR-TRADE (CN)

(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 6, 2023 shows the Karasu port of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 8, 2023 shows the Torugart port of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the Irkeshtam port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Imported coal from Kyrgyzstan is unloaded at the Irkeshtam port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 7, 2023. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A traveler goes through border inspection at the Khunjerab Pass in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 6, 2023. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2023 shows the unveiling ceremony of Kashgar Area of China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Pakistani merchant introduces commodities that he imported through the Khunjerab Pass in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 5, 2023. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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(231112) -- KASHGAR, Nov. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members check the credentials of a vehicle driving outbound at the Irkeshtam port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 8, 2023. The Kashgar Prefecture, which enjoys unique geographical advantages, serves as a gateway for opening up, connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia and Europe. Through favorable policies, improved infrastructure, and the promotion of cross-border exchanges, the prefecture has witnessed rapid development. In the first three quarters of this year, total import and export value in the prefecture reached over 60 billion yuan (about 8.23 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 89.7 percent year on year, according to the customs data. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)