Village Super League - China

Village Super League - China

( An aerial drone photo shows people participating in an intangible cultural heritage performance during the "Village Super League," or "Cun Chao," in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on Jan. 4, 2025. Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.CO

Village Super League - China

Village Super League - China

( Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the "Village Super League," or "Cun Chao," in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on Jan. 4, 2025. Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.CO

Village Super League - China

Village Super League - China

( Chorus members perform the grand song of the Dong ethnic group in "Ne Zha 2" during the "Village Super League," or "Cun Chao," in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 14, 2025. Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.CO

Heavy Rain Leaves Southwest China Under Water

Heavy Rain Leaves Southwest China Under Water

An aerial drone photo shows people clearing silt at a football field of the Cun Chao stadium in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 25, 2025. Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream inflows have triggered severe flooding in two counties of Guizhou Province in southwest China, prompting mass evacuations. As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, 48,900 residents were temporarily evacuated in Rongjiang County and 32,000 in Congjiang County. The flood control emergency response has been escalated to Level I, the highest, in both counties. Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain Leaves Southwest China Under Water

Heavy Rain Leaves Southwest China Under Water

An aerial drone photo shows people clearing silt at a football field of the Cun Chao stadium in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 25, 2025. Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream inflows have triggered severe flooding in two counties of Guizhou Province in southwest China, prompting mass evacuations. As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, 48,900 residents were temporarily evacuated in Rongjiang County and 32,000 in Congjiang County. The flood control emergency response has been escalated to Level I, the highest, in both counties. Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain Leaves Southwest China Under Water

Heavy Rain Leaves Southwest China Under Water

An aerial drone photo shows people clearing silt at a football field of the Cun Chao stadium in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 25, 2025. Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream inflows have triggered severe flooding in two counties of Guizhou Province in southwest China, prompting mass evacuations. As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, 48,900 residents were temporarily evacuated in Rongjiang County and 32,000 in Congjiang County. The flood control emergency response has been escalated to Level I, the highest, in both counties. Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Yann Le Cun arrives to attend a European heads of state meeting on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Yann Le Cun arrives to attend a European heads of state meeting on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Yann Le Cun arrives to attend a European heads of state meeting on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Yann Le Cun arrives to attend a European heads of state meeting on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Yann Le Cun arrives to attend a European heads of state meeting on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Yann Le Cun arrives to attend a European heads of state meeting on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Yann Le Cun arrives to attend a European heads of state meeting on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Arrivals for a State Dinner at the Elysee during the AI Action Summit - Paris RL

Yann Le Cun arrives to attend a European heads of state meeting on the sideline of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee palace, in Paris, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Former Brazilian football star Kaka visits China's Village Super League

STORY: Former Brazilian football star Kaka visits China's Village Super League SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: RONGJIANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of former Brazilian footballer Kaka visiting the Village Super League in Guizhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAKA, Former Brazilian footballer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAKA, Former Brazilian footballer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARCO SEGATTO, Italian student at Guizhou University 5. various of audience watching the game STORYLINE: Former Brazilian footballer Kaka paid a visit on Monday to the Village Super League in Rongjiang County in China's Guizhou Province. In 2023, the Village Super League (VSL), also dubbed "Cun Chao," featuring 20 teams, became a hit in China and the world for its popularity, down-to-earth nature and festive atmosphere. During his visit, Kaka received a warm welcome and gifts such as a batik scarf and a batik jacket, all handmade by local Miao people. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engli

French Talents In AI, Artificial Intelligence At The Elysee - Paris

French Talents In AI, Artificial Intelligence At The Elysee - Paris

Maurice Levy, président de Vivatech, Robin Li, directeur general de Baidu et Yann Le Cun, vice president de Meta en charge de l'IA Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2024) TRANSMITTED on Feb. 6, 2024. An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a firework show during a "village gala" held after a friendly football match of the Village Super League, dubbed "Cun Chao," in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240204) -- BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a firework show during a "village gala" held after a football match of Village Super League, dubbed "Cun Chao," in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240109) -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Players of Team Zhongcheng Village celebrate a goal during a match of the new season of Chinese football's Village Super League in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 7, 2024. The new season of Village Super League, dubbed "Cun Chao," kicked off last Saturday in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

Village Super League kicks off in southwest China's Guizhou

STORY: Village Super League kicks off in southwest China's Guizhou SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: RONGJIANG COUNTY, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of village football competitions on Jan. 6 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Chinese): MS. ZHANG, Tourist 3. SOUNDBTIE 2 (Chinese): PAN ZEMIN, Player of Village Super League 4. various of village football competitions in 2023 STORYLINE: The new season of Village Super League, dubbed "Cun Chao," kicked off on Saturday in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. According to the organizers, a total of 62 teams joined this year's competition, and the preliminaries will run from January 6 to February 24, and the finals will be held from March to May. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Chinese): MS. ZHANG, Tourist "As a fan, I find the spirit of 'Cun Chao' commendable. I came here last July. I like this place, so I'm here today again. Whenever I have time, I will come to visit." SOUNDBTIE 2 (Chinese): PAN ZEMIN, Player of Village S

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This areial photo taken on March 26, 2023 shows the basketball court at Taipan Village in Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The finals of the Guizhou "Gorgeous Countryside" Basketball League, dubbed by Chinese netizens as "CunBA", with 'Cun' meaning village in Chinese, were held here. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

Meet "Cun Chao," China's village football tournament, in Hong Kong

STORY: Meet "Cun Chao," China's village football tournament, in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9-11, 2023, Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the football game of Hong Kong celebrity football team and the "village super league" team at the Hong Kong Stadium 2. various of the "village super league" team playing football in Guizhou (File) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG YONGHENG, Player of the village super league team 4. various of the "village super league" team playing football in Guizhou (File) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): NATALIS CHAN, Player of the Hong Kong celebrity football team 6. various of the "village super league" team arriving in Hong Kong 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PENG XIXI, Honorary vice chairman of the football association of Rongjiang County 8. various of the football game of Hong Kong celebrity football team and the "village super league" team at the Hong Kong Stadium STORYLINE: "Cun Chao," or the "villag

New Zealanders see passion, charm in China's village football competition

STORY: New Zealanders see passion, charm in China's village football competition DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: GUIZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village football tournament 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TREVOR, Tourist from New Zealand 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LINDA, Tourist from New Zealand STORYLINE: Two New Zealanders who have extensively explored China were impressed by a village football tournament held in China's Guizhou Province. Trevor and his mother, Linda, visited Rongjiang County in Guizhou in July. The village football tournament, nicknamed "Cun Chao," was held in Rongjiang from May 13 to July 29 this year. During the tournament, 20 village teams played 98 games, attracting over a million audience to the site. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TREVOR, Tourist from New Zealand "I was at a football tournament, who was much larger than I thought it would be, compared to a tournament in my own home country. It was fascinating. It was very loud, very passionate.

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spectators watch a match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Photo by Wang Bingzhen/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A player of team Rongjiang County vies with a player of team Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (front, L) during their friendly match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spectators watch a match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial panoramic photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers wearing ethnic dress wait to perform during the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Photo by Wang Bingzhen/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers wearing ethnic dress wait to perform during the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Photo by Wang Bingzhen/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers enter the stadium during the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Photo by Wang Bingzhen/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers wearing ethnic dress enter the stadium to watch games during the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Photo by Wang Bingzhen/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows performers' arrival during the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of team Rongjiang County (front) greet players of team Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture prior to their friendly match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Photo by Wang Bingzhen/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of team Rongjiang County celebrate scoring during a friendly match of "Village Super League" against team Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A player of team Rongjiang County (L) vies with a player of team Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture during their friendly match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of team Rongjiang County compete with a player of team Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture during their friendly match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Referees communicate with each other during a match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A performer carrying an ox horn enters the stadium during the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Photo by Wang Bingzhen/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spectators stand in the rain to watch a match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spectators watch a match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spectators dodge a football that is out bounds during a match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers welcome players of an old football team to enter the stadium during the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Photo by Wang Bingzhen/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows the "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FOOTBALL-VILLAGE SUPER LEAGUE-LIFESTYLE(CN)

(230624) -- RONGJIANG, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A kid watches a match of "Village Super League" in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2023. "Village Super League", an amateur football tournament, has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, is being held in Rongjiang County. Organized and played by locals, its festive atmosphere and colorful ethnic culture captured the attention of media and social platforms. Many spectators travel from far and wide to watch games here on weekends, making the weekends even more joyful. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China

STORY: Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of village football competitions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI YUJIE, Football player from Yuezhai Village 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG ZHENGQIAN, Football player from Pingdi Village 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHI SHIHUA, Captain of the football team of Chejiang Second Village STORYLINE: A village football tournament in China has recently captured the attention of many, with its festive atmosphere and spectacular goal-scoring performances. Organized and played by locals, the amateur football tournament held in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, which translates to "Village Super League." From May to July, 20 teams from Rongjiang County are participating in the "Cun Chao" tournament on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the final scheduled for July 29. The playe

Chinese New Year celebrations held in Barcelona

STORY: Chinese New Year celebrations held in Barcelona DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): WANG CUN, Barcelona resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JIAHUI, Barcelona resident & Vice president of Hanfu Feiyu Association 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): LEI, Barcelona resident 5. various of Chinese food STORYLINE: Spain's Barcelona has kicked off the Chinese New Year celebrations to mark the Spring Festival, which fell on Jan. 22 this year. Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau and China's Consul General in Barcelona Lin Nan on Saturday jointly launched the activity, which attracted thousands of people. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): WANG CUN, Barcelona resident "We want to celebrate with Spanish people, so that they can learn about the Chinese New Year. People try Chinese food and drinks, enjoy the festival and have a good time." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JIAHUI, Barcelona resident & Vice president of Hanfu Feiyu Association

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Kaixuanggong Village, Qidu Town, Wujiang, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, Oct. 17, 2020. In 1936, the scholar Fei Xiaotong went to the village to carry out a rural investigation and wrote the famous investigation book jiang Cun Economy.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Kaixuanggong Village, Qidu Town, Wujiang, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, Oct. 17, 2020. In 1936, the scholar Fei Xiaotong went to the village to carry out a rural investigation and wrote the famous investigation book jiang Cun Economy.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Kaixuanggong Village, Qidu Town, Wujiang, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, Oct. 17, 2020. In 1936, the scholar Fei Xiaotong went to the village to carry out a rural investigation and wrote the famous investigation book jiang Cun Economy.