Memorial service in honor of SDF members who died in line of duty

Memorial service in honor of SDF members who died in line of duty

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda offers flowers at a memorial service held at the Defense Ministry on Oct. 27 in honor of 14 members of the Self-Defense Forces who died in the line of duty in the past year. According to the Defense Ministry, a total of 1,791 SDF members have died in the line of duty since the Self-Defense Forces, including its predecessor the National Police Reserve, were established after World War II. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Memorial service in honor of SDF members who died in line of duty

Memorial service in honor of SDF members who died in line of duty

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba dedicates the names of 14 members of the Self-Defense Forces who died in the line of duty in the past year at a memorial service held at the Defense Ministry on Oct. 27. According to the Defense Ministry, a total of 1,791 SDF members have died in the line of duty since the Self-Defense Forces, including its predecessor the National Police Reserve, were established after World War II. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

Chang'an China-Europe freight train service opens more routes

STORY: Chang'an China-Europe freight train service opens more routes DATELINE: July 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chang'an trains 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG LEI, Deputy director, Airport bonded and logistics industry development department, Airport New City in Xi'an 3. various of airports and ports 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN XIAOJUN, General manager, Xi'an Free Trade Port Construction and Operation Co., Ltd. 5. various of Chang'an trains STORYLINE: In the first half of this year, the Chang'an China-Europe freight train service operated 1,791 trains. Launched in November 2013, the Chang'an trains have become a vital transport link between Europe and the city of Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province. They are among the busiest in all 70-plus routes of the China-Europe freight train service, connecting Xi'an with Central Asian and European destinations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG LEI, Deputy director, Airport bonded and logistics industry

Memorial service in honor of SDF members who died in line of dut

Memorial service in honor of SDF members who died in line of dut

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba dedicates the names of 14 members of the Self-Defense Forces who died in the line of duty in the past year at a memorial service held at the Defense Ministry on Oct. 27. According to the Defense Ministry, a total of 1,791 SDF members have died in the line of duty since the Self-Defense Forces, including its predecessor the National Police Reserve, were established after World War II. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

Memorial service in honor of SDF members who died in line of dut

Memorial service in honor of SDF members who died in line of dut

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda offers flowers at a memorial service held at the Defense Ministry on Oct. 27 in honor of 14 members of the Self-Defense Forces who died in the line of duty in the past year. According to the Defense Ministry, a total of 1,791 SDF members have died in the line of duty since the Self-Defense Forces, including its predecessor the National Police Reserve, were established after World War II. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)