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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

A firefighter who took part in a rescue operation after an earthquake in Myanmar, shares his experience at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Chen Xinbo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Actors perform at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Gao Yongwei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

A participant takes photos at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on September 6, 2025. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Chen Xinbo /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global South Media & Think Tank Forum Opening Ceremony - China

This photo taken on on September 6, 2025 shows a scene at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Some 500 journalists, scholars, government officials and entrepreneurs from 110 countries or international and regional organizations convened here for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tank Forum. The forum, which opened Saturday, is co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Yunnan Province. Within five days of meeting, participants will brainstorm and contribute their wisdom to translate the forum theme, "empowering global south, navigating global changes," into tangible solutions for practical projects. Photo by Hu Chao /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Food fair in Shanghai

U.S. beef's section at the SIAL Shanghai international food fair is deserted on May 20, 2025, as many buyers reportedly shun U.S. beef even after the recent tariff agreement between China and the United States. Around 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions are taking part in the fair.

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Food fair in Shanghai

Australian beef's section at the SIAL Shanghai international food fair is crowded with potential buyers on May 20, 2025, as many reportedly avoid U.S. beef even after the recent tariff agreement between China and the United States. Around 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions are taking part in the fair.

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Food fair in Shanghai

Brazilian beef's section at the SIAL Shanghai international food fair is crowded with potential buyers on May 20, 2025, as many reportedly avoid U.S. beef even after the recent tariff agreement between China and the United States. Around 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions are taking part in the fair.

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Food fair in Shanghai

Argentine beef's section at the SIAL Shanghai international food fair is crowded with potential buyers on May 20, 2025, as many reportedly avoid U.S. beef even after the recent tariff agreement between China and the United States. Around 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions are taking part in the fair.

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Food fair in Shanghai

Argentine beef's section at the SIAL Shanghai international food fair is crowded with potential buyers on May 20, 2025, as many reportedly avoid U.S. beef even after the recent tariff agreement between China and the United States. Around 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions are taking part in the fair.

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Food fair in Shanghai

Photo taken on May 19, 2025, shows a Japan External Trade Organization area in a just-opened international food fair in Shanghai, China. About 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions are taking part.

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Food fair in Shanghai

An international food fair begins in Shanghai, China, on May 19, 2025, with around 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions taking part.

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Food fair in Shanghai

An international food fair begins in Shanghai, China, on May 19, 2025, with around 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions taking part.

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Food fair in Shanghai

An international food fair begins in Shanghai, China, on May 19, 2025, with around 5,000 companies from over 110 countries and regions taking part.

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent logistics workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent logistics workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A staff member tests the strength of fastener products at a lab in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2024 shows a view of the intelligent logistics workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A worker works at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

A staff member tests the hardness of fastener products at a lab in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fasteners Production Hub In Handan - China

Workers work at an intelligent digital workshop of a fastener manufacturing company in Yongnian District of Handan, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. Yongnian District in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, houses over 200 fastener companies. In 2023, these companies there produced six million tons of fasteners, accounting 58 percent of the national market, and their goods found markets in over 110 countries and regions. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese truck enterprise expands presence in Central Asian market with tailored products

STORY: Chinese truck enterprise expands presence in Central Asian market with tailored products SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of downtown Xi'an 2. various of SHACMAN trucks 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUI XIANG, Brand manager of Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile Import & Export Co., Ltd., an affiliate company of SHACMAN STORYLINE: Riding the waves of deepening China-Central Asia cooperation, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises have accelerated pace to expand their market presence in five Central Asian countries, namely, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The Shaanxi Automobile Holding Group Co., Ltd. (SHACMAN) is one of them. By introducing customized design and performance of its trucks to meet the specific needs of users, the company exported more than 7,500 heavy trucks to Central Asian countries in 2023, up 110 percent year on year. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUI XIANG, Brand

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Int'l electricity exhibition kicks off in Iran's capital

STORY: Int'l electricity exhibition kicks off in Iran's capital SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The 23rd Iran International Electricity Exhibition opened on Tuesday at Tehran International Exhibition Center. A total of 474 domestic companies and 110 foreign firms from countries such as China, Italy, the Czech Republic, Germany, South Korea, have taken part in the expo. The exhibitors have displayed their latest products and achievements in the areas of electricity generation, transfer and distribution, as well as high-, medium-, and low-voltage equipment. The exhibition will last till November 17. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tehran. (XHTV)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION (CN)

(231101) -- KUNMING, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Russian competitor Danil Pyshnyi, the global champion of the 16th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for middle school students, gives an interview at the finals of the competition in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Oct. 30, 2023. The "Chinese Bridge" is an annual international competition in which non-Chinese students demonstrate their comprehensive ability to use the Chinese language and their knowledge of Chinese culture. This year, a total of 110 middle school students from 93 countries took part in the 15-day competition. TO GO WITH "Across China: Russian student wins "Chinese Bridge" int'l championship" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION (CN)

(231101) -- KUNMING, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 30, 2023 shows the finals of the 16th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for middle school students, in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The "Chinese Bridge" is an annual international competition in which non-Chinese students demonstrate their comprehensive ability to use the Chinese language and their knowledge of Chinese culture. This year, a total of 110 middle school students from 93 countries took part in the 15-day competition. TO GO WITH "Across China: Russian student wins "Chinese Bridge" int'l championship" (Xinhua)

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Malta holds 44th Rolex Middle Sea Race

STORY: Malta holds 44th Rolex Middle Sea Race DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: 2023 Rolex Middle Sea Race, the 44th edition of the annual yachting race, began on Saturday from Valletta's Grand Harbour, Malta. Over 110 boats from 25 countries took part in the race this year. The competition course starts from Valletta, cruises around Sicily, the Italian island, and back to Malta, totaling 606 nautical miles. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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A Shared Path | Golden bowl-shaped stadium witnesses World Cup fervor

STORY: A Shared Path | Golden bowl-shaped stadium witnesses World Cup fervor DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY STORYLINE: Qatar Qatar is known as the "pearl in the Persian Gulf." In the winter of 2022, a football World Cup held here ignited passion across the world. Lusail Stadium, Qatar This is the main stadium of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Lusail Stadium is the world's largest membrane-structure building, which can accommodate 90,000 people. Its construction required enough steel to build three Eiffel Towers. As a project under the Belt and Road Initiative, the stadium was contracted by a Chinese company. More than 110 subcontractors from 20 countries participated in its construction. Unity is strength. -- Arabic proverb Leonidas Tzevelekas, a Greek national, works for a company involved in the construction of the Lusail Stadium. As a Building Information Modeling (BIM) manager, the 40-year-old needed to work out solutions for the mega-project using BIM t

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Brunei welcomes 1st Chinese tourist group in 3 years

STORY: Brunei welcomes 1st Chinese tourist group in 3 years DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the welcome ceremony 2. Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Xiao Jianguo receiving interview 3. various of Chinese tourists STORYLINE: Brunei tourism authority and the Chinese embassy in Brunei held a warm ceremony at the international airport on Saturday to welcome the arrival of about 110 tourists from China. The arrival of Chinese tourists marked the reconnection between the two countries' capital cities through direct flights by Royal Brunei Airlines in three years since the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourists from China will help bring gradual resurrection to the tourism industry in the country, Dayang Salinah, acting director of the Tourism Development Department at Brunei's Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, told Xinhua. According to the Tourism Development Department, China is one of the top five countries in terms of tourist a

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BRUNEI-BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN-CHINA-TOURISTS

(230702) -- BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists from Beijing pose for a group photo at Brunei International Airport in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei, July 1, 2023. Brunei tourism authority and the Chinese Embassy in Brunei held a ceremony at the International Airport on Saturday to welcome the arrival of about 110 tourists from China. The arrival of Chinese tourists marked the reconnection between the two countries' capital cities through direct flights by Royal Brunei Airlines in three years since the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jeffrey Wong/Xinhua)

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BRUNEI-BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN-CHINA-TOURISTS

(230702) -- BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers organized by Brunei tourism authority welcome Chinese tourists at Brunei International Airport in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei, July 1, 2023. Brunei tourism authority and the Chinese Embassy in Brunei held a ceremony at the International Airport on Saturday to welcome the arrival of about 110 tourists from China. The arrival of Chinese tourists marked the reconnection between the two countries' capital cities through direct flights by Royal Brunei Airlines in three years since the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jeffrey Wong/Xinhua)

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Olympic Esports Week inaugurated in Singapore

STORY: Olympic Esports Week inaugurated in Singapore DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Esports Series 2023 2. various of visitors experiencing virtual sports and gaming within the free-to-play zone at the esports festival STORYLINE: The inaugural Olympic Esports Week (OEW) commenced in Singapore on Thursday, marking the beginning of a four-day event where players will compete in the finals of the Olympic Esports Series 2023. According to the organizers, the Olympic Esports Series 2023 will showcase games from 10 sports, including archery, baseball, chess, cycling, dance, motorsport, sailing, shooting, taekwondo, and tennis. Over 110 players from 64 countries and regions are expected to participate. In addition to the competitive matches, the audience will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in virtual sports and gaming within the free-to-play zone during the esports festival. Durin

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Int'l students impressed by mega bridge in China's Guizhou

STORY: Int'l students impressed by mega bridge in China's Guizhou DATELINE: June 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of international students visiting the Pingtang Bridge 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LAIBA TEHREEM, Pakistani student in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SANAZ ASADI, Iranian student in China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): RUCHIRAPORN PAENGCHANTUEK, Thai student in China 5. various aerial shots of the Pingtang Bridge 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YUVRAJ SINGH, Indian student in China STORYLINE: A group of 40 international students from 24 countries visited a mega bridge in China's Guizhou, as part of their six-day tour in rural areas of the province. The Pingtang Bridge is located in Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qiannan. The cable-supported viaduct, as part of an expressway, spans 2,135 meters across a canyon. The main tower in the middle of the bridge has a height of 332 meters, as tall as a 110-floor building. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LAIBA

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UN General Assembly president calls for debt relief for middle-income countries

STORY: UN General Assembly president calls for debt relief for middle-income countries DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 3. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly 5. wide shot of Trusteeship Council Chamber 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly STORYLINE: UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi on Thursday called for debt relief, as well as equitable access to new technologies, for middle-income countries. Korosi made the remarks at a General Assembly high-level meeting on middle-income countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CSABA KOROSI, President of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly "As 110 nations representing three-quarters of the world's

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Reviving offline fairs show China's burgeoning economic recovery

STORY: Reviving offline fairs show China's burgeoning economic recovery DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guzhen lighting fair venue 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ISSAM SARAKBI, General manager of Guangzhou Is Technology Co., Ltd 3. various of Canton Fair STORYLINE: As China optimized and adjusted measures for COVID-19 prevention and control, offline fairs have seen a comeback as more exhibitions are happening, with exhibitors scrambling to register for the upcoming events. The 28th China (Guzhen) International Lighting Fair (GILF) is set to kick off on Saturday in Guzhen Town, Zhongshan City in south China's Guangdong Province. It has fully resumed offline exhibitions with an exhibition area of more than 1.5 million square meters. The lighting fair has attracted more than 3,500 companies and over 60,000 registered professional buyers, including more than 2,400 professional buyers from over 110 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE (Engli

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China makes strides in protecting biodiversity

STORY: China makes strides in protecting biodiversity DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of plants and wild animal in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Voice of YANG QUAN, Chongqing Xuebaoshan National Nature Reserve 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Voice of CHEN NAN, Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Voice of WEI RONGPING, Director, Wolong Shenshuping panda base 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Voice of DUAN WENBIN, Shaanxi Hanzhong Crested Ibis National Nature Reserve 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Voice of ZHAO XINLU, Head of Sonam Dargye Protection Station, Sanjiangyuan National Park STORYLINE: China is one of the countries with the highest plant diversity, providing habitats for 37,000+ types of higher plants, accounting for about one-tenth of the world's total. A critically endangered plant, known as Euonymus aquifolium, has been rediscovered in China, over 110 years after it was first found in the country. Thuja sutchuenen

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Hatoyama leaves for COP15

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) waves as he leaves Tokyo's Haneda Airport for Copenhagen, with his wife Miyuki, on Dec. 17, 2009 to attend the 15th Conference of Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. Hatoyama will participate in the final phase of negations with leaders from 110 countries at the convention.

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Hot-air balloon festival kicks off in Saga

SAGA, Japan - Hot-air balloons fly over the city of Saga on Oct. 31 at the start of the five-day Saga International Balloon Festa. Some 110 hot-air balloons from 13 countries are taking part in the event.

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(1)Tokyo Motor Show opens to media, 200 commercial vehicles on display

CHIBA, Japan - The 38th Tokyo Motor Show opens to the media on Nov. 2 ahead of its public opening on Nov. 3, showcasing about 200 commercial vehicles by some 110 automakers from six countries. Concept vehicles for the disabled and low-emission vehicles are expected to draw attention from visitors to the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, east of Tokyo, during the show running through Nov. 7.

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Int'l hot-air balloon festival opens in Saga

SAGA, Japan - A host of hot-air balloons takes to the sky on the opening day of a five-day international balloon festival in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 30. About 110 balloons from 15 countries and regions are taking part in the festival.

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Int'l confab on democracy opens in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean President Kim Dae Jung (L) makes a speech at the opening of the the Second Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies at a hotel in Seoul on Nov. 11. About 110 countries and international organizations took part in the two-day meeting to discuss expanding global efforts to promote democracy. (Pool photo)