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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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West-east Power Transmission Maintenance

WUHU, CHINA - APRIL 10, 2024 - Maintenance workers inspect the ｡ﾀ800 kV channel across the Yangtze River at an altitude of more than 270 meters in Wuhu city, Anhui province, China, April 10, 2024. The project is one of China's "west-east power transmission" major channels, with a total length of 2080 kilometers, passing through Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces and cities, and can transport more than 30 billion KWH of clean electricity for Jiangsu every year.

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Afghan children chase football dream despite war, poverty

STORY: Afghan children chase football dream despite war, poverty DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: BAMYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of Afghan childre playing football 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): AMIR HUSSAIN, Afghan boy 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): TAZAHIR, Afghan boy 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): AHMAD BEHZAD, Provincial directorate of Physical Education and Sport in Bamyan STORYLINE: Millions of kids around the world dream of becoming football legend Lionel Messi, but Afghan boy Amir Hussain is not one of them. He has never even seen a live game of the Argentinian national football team. Hussain, 14, lives in central Afghanistan's Bamyan Valley where the famous Buddhas of Bamyan stand. Although the old-fashioned TVs, which have been used for several years there, can receive sports channels, few children in the village have the chance to stay up all night watching a football match. Despite the setback, Hussain's determination remained unshakable. At a small flat ground near his

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Iran says nuclear negotiations continuing through relevant channels

STORY: Iran says nuclear negotiations continuing through relevant channels DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman 2. various of Iran's nuclear facilities (file) STORYLINE: The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that negotiations on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal are continuing through relevant channels at both sides' request. Nasser Kanaani made the remarks at a weekly press conference without further elaborating on "relevant channels," according to the official news agency IRNA. Kanaani added Iran's policy toward the nuclear issue is clear, and the country is acting within the same political framework. He said Iran is ready for the conclusion of the nuclear talks based on the European Union's proposed package. However, achievement of an agreement is a bilateral process, he said, noting that "the United States is the country that has violated its oath under the nuclear deal and must be acc

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Big underground floodway completed in eastern Saitama

SAITAMA, Japan - The Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry held a ceremony at Kasukabe in Saitama Prefecture on June 10 to open one of the world's largest underground flood control channels expected to drastically reduce flood damage in low-lying eastern Saitama Prefecture. The photo, taken with a fisheye lens, shows lasers simulating about 100,000 tons of flood water rising to the height of about 10 meters inside the tank.

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U.S. to ask Japan to extradite alleged spy

CLEVELAND, United States - Photo shows the Cleveland Clinic where Takashi Okamoto, a researcher at a Japanese government-backed laboratory accused of economic espionage, had worked as researcher. A U.S. federal attorney said May 10 the Justice and State departments will request Okamoto's arrest and extradition through diplomatic channels.

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Satellite digital broadcasting goes into full swing

TOKYO, Japan - A ceremony is held in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Dec. 1 to mark the start of full-fledged digital broadcasting across Japan via satellite. Public broadcaster NHK and eight commercial broadcasters launched the service, which provides high-quality pictures and sound, on 10 channels.

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Chinese scholarships program launched in Myanmar

STORY: Chinese scholarships program launched in Myanmar DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bank of China scholarship award ceremony 2. various of the scholarship awardees STORYLINE: The Bank of China (BOC) scholarships and grants program was launched in Myanmar's commercial city of Yangon on Friday, with 100 University of Yangon students benefiting from the scheme. Speaking at the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai said China has provided scholarship programs for Myanmar students via various channels and opportunities to study in China, helping the Southeast Asian country build its talent pools for further development. China stands ready to continue cooperation with Myanmar in education and humanitarian fields, and supports Myanmar universities and institutions in deepening cooperation with their Chinese counterparts, the ambassador said. Khin Chit Chit, pro-rector of the University of Yangon,

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Construction of mega project in China's Greater Bay Area in full swing

STORY: Construction of mega project in China's Greater Bay Area in full swing DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan linkSOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAN CHUANBIN, Vice director, Management center of Shenzhen-Zhongshan link projectvarious of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link STORYLINE: The construction of the Lingdingyang Bridge, one of the key projects of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in south China, is in full swing. The bridge has a main span of 1,666 meters and a main tower height of 270 meters, which is equivalent to a 90-floor building. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is a super sea-crossing project integrating bridges, islands, tunnels, and underwater channels. The total length of the link is about 24 kilometers. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAN CHUANBIN, Vice director, Management center of Shenzhen-Zhongshan link project "Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a major project during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) period, with a total invest

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers maintain the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, April 19, 2022. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows workers maintaining the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows workers maintaining the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Photo by Zheng Xianlie/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maintenance workers take kayaks to get to the power transmission tower of "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, April 19, 2022. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows maintenance workers taking kayaks to get to one power transmission tower of "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Photo by Zheng Xianlie/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers maintain the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, April 19, 2022. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers maintain the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, April 19, 2022. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows workers maintaining the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Photo by Zheng Xianlie/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows workers maintaining the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows workers maintaining the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows workers climbing the power transmission tower to maintain the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 19, 2022 shows workers maintaining the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LUJIANG-POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECT-MAINTENANCE (CN)

(220419) -- HEFEI, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers maintain the "Longquan-Zhengping" 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project in Lujiang County of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, April 19, 2022. In Lujiang of east China's Anhui Province, a team of utility technicians works like "spidermen" to maintain the 500-kilovolt direct current transmission project expanding from Longquan to Zhengping. The power line passing Anhui is one of the key channels transmitting over 10 billion kWh of electricity per year, all-clean hydropower, from the Three Gorges hydropower station to east China. The maintenance work of the transmission project will facilitate the stable electricity supply amid the resurgence of COVID-19. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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Big underground floodway completed in eastern Saitama

SAITAMA, Japan - The Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry held a ceremony at Kasukabe in Saitama Prefecture on June 10 to open one of the world's largest underground flood control channels expected to drastically reduce flood damage in low-lying eastern Saitama Prefecture. The photo, taken with a fisheye lens, shows lasers simulating about 100,000 tons of flood water rising to the height of about 10 meters inside the tank. (Kyodo)

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U.S. to ask Japan to extradite alleged spy

CLEVELAND, United States - Photo shows the Cleveland Clinic where Takashi Okamoto, a researcher at a Japanese government-backed laboratory accused of economic espionage, had worked as researcher. A U.S. federal attorney said May 10 the Justice and State departments will request Okamoto's arrest and extradition through diplomatic channels.

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Satellite digital broadcasting goes into full swing

TOKYO, Japan - A ceremony is held in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Dec. 1 to mark the start of full-fledged digital broadcasting across Japan via satellite. Public broadcaster NHK and eight commercial broadcasters launched the service, which provides high-quality pictures and sound, on 10 channels.