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INI member Ozaki plays Yoshitsune in Iwate festival

Takumi Ozaki (C) of Japanese boy band INI waves to spectators as he plays the role of 12th-century warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune during a parade in Hiraizumi in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate on May 3, 2025.

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INI member Ozaki plays Yoshitsune in Iwate festival

Takumi Ozaki of Japanese boy band INI waves to spectators as he plays the role of 12th-century warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune during a parade in Hiraizumi in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate on May 3, 2025.

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG HUNING-UK PARLIAMENT-DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

(240321) -- BEIJING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with a delegation of members of the UK Parliament from the Conservative Party and the Labour Party, who came to China for the 12th China-UK Leadership Forum, in Beijing, capital of China, March 21, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG HUNING-UK PARLIAMENT-DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

(240321) -- BEIJING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, takes a photo with David Lidington, president of the Great Britain-China Centre and former minister for the Cabinet Office, in Beijing, capital of China, March 21, 2024. Wang met on Thursday with a delegation of members of the UK Parliament from the Conservative Party and the Labour Party, who came to China for the 12th China-UK Leadership Forum. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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Iran's 5th Assembly of Experts holds last official meeting

STORY: Iran's 5th Assembly of Experts holds last official meeting SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Iran's fifth Assembly of Experts on Tuesday convened its 13th and last official meeting in the capital Tehran. The meeting was attended by Chairman of the Assembly of Experts Ahmad Jannati as well as other members, including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The 88-member body oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. The holding of the meeting came as the sixth Assembly of Experts election was held concurrently with the 12th parliamentary election on Friday and the new members were elected, including Raisi who was elected to the body for the third consecutive term. The term of the sixth Assembly of Experts, to begin in the coming months, will continue until 2032. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting

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Turnout in Iran's 2 major elections reaches 41 pct: minister

STORY: Turnout in Iran's 2 major elections reaches 41 pct: minister SHOOTING TIME: March 4, 2024 DATELINE: March 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said Monday at a press conference in Tehran that the turnout in the country's 12th parliamentary and sixth Assembly of Experts elections, which were held on Friday, reached 41 percent. The voting began at 8:00 am local time (0430 GMT) at 59,000 polling stations across Iran, with more than 15,000 candidates competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament and 144 candidates vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. The voting was initially scheduled to end at 6:00 pm local time but was extended three times, with each extension lasting for two hours. Vahidi said 25 million of the total 6

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Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours

STORY: Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the polling stations STORYLINE: Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts ended at 12:00 a.m. Saturday local time after 16 straight hours, the official news agency IRNA reported. The voting began at 8:00 a.m. Friday local time at 59,000 polling stations across the country, with more than 15,000 candidates competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, and 144 candidates vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. A total of 61.17 million people, comprising 30.94 million men and 30.22 million women, were eligible to vote in the two elections, according to the Iranian Election Office affiliated to the Interior Minist

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Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours

STORY: Voting ends in Iran's parliament, Assembly of Experts elections after 16 hours SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of voters voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts STORYLINE: Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts ended at 12:00 a.m. Saturday local time after 16 straight hours, the official news agency IRNA reported. The voting began at 8:00 a.m. Friday local time at 59,000 polling stations across the country, with more than 15,000 candidates competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, and 144 candidates vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. A total of 61.17 million people, comprising 30.94 million men and 30.22 million women, were eligible to vote in the two elections, according to the I

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei casts his vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei casts his vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man votes at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People vote at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man votes at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-ELECTIONS-VOTING-START

(240301) -- TEHRAN, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man votes at a polling station in Tehran, Iran, March 1, 2024. Voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0430 GMT) Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body that oversees the activities of Iran's supreme leader, and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-UPCOMING ELECTIONS-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240229) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Constitutional Council spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif is seen at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 28, 2024. More than 15,000 candidates from different walks of life would compete for the Iranian parliament's 290 seats in the upcoming elections, said Iran's Constitutional Council spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif on Wednesday. Nazif made the remarks at a press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, ahead of the 12th parliamentary and sixth Assembly of Experts elections which will be held in the country on Friday. A total of 144 candidates will compete for the eight-year-termed Assembly of Experts. The 88-member body is in charge of overseeing the activities of Iran's supreme leader and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader of Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-UPCOMING ELECTIONS-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240229) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2024 shows a view of a press conference in Tehran, Iran. More than 15,000 candidates from different walks of life would compete for the Iranian parliament's 290 seats in the upcoming elections, said Iran's Constitutional Council spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif on Wednesday. Nazif made the remarks at a press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, ahead of the 12th parliamentary and sixth Assembly of Experts elections which will be held in the country on Friday. A total of 144 candidates will compete for the eight-year-termed Assembly of Experts. The 88-member body is in charge of overseeing the activities of Iran's supreme leader and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader of Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-UPCOMING ELECTIONS-PRESS CONFERENCE

(240229) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Constitutional Council spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif is seen at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 28, 2024. More than 15,000 candidates from different walks of life would compete for the Iranian parliament's 290 seats in the upcoming elections, said Iran's Constitutional Council spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif on Wednesday. Nazif made the remarks at a press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran, ahead of the 12th parliamentary and sixth Assembly of Experts elections which will be held in the country on Friday. A total of 144 candidates will compete for the eight-year-termed Assembly of Experts. The 88-member body is in charge of overseeing the activities of Iran's supreme leader and is empowered to designate and dismiss the supreme leader of Iran. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Armed Forces Deployed Ahead Of General Election - Dhaka

A member of Bangladesh Army stands guard at a makeshift camp at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Medical Convention Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 3, 2024. Members of the armed forces deployed across the country to assist the local administration ahead of the 12th National Election in Bangladesh. Bangladesh chief election commissioner (CEC) announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armed Forces Deployed Ahead Of General Election - Dhaka

A member of Bangladesh Army stands guard at a makeshift camp at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Medical Convention Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 3, 2024. Members of the armed forces deployed across the country to assist the local administration ahead of the 12th National Election in Bangladesh. Bangladesh chief election commissioner (CEC) announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armed Forces Deployed Ahead Of General Election - Dhaka

A member of Bangladesh Army stands guard at a makeshift camp at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Medical Convention Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 3, 2024. Members of the armed forces deployed across the country to assist the local administration ahead of the 12th National Election in Bangladesh. Bangladesh chief election commissioner (CEC) announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armed Forces Deployed Ahead Of General Election - Dhaka

A member of Bangladesh Army stands guard at a makeshift camp at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Medical Convention Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 3, 2024. Members of the armed forces deployed across the country to assist the local administration ahead of the 12th National Election in Bangladesh. Bangladesh chief election commissioner (CEC) announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armed Forces Deployed Ahead Of General Election - Dhaka

A member of Bangladesh Army stands guard at a makeshift camp at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Medical Convention Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 3, 2024. Members of the armed forces deployed across the country to assist the local administration ahead of the 12th National Election in Bangladesh. Bangladesh chief election commissioner (CEC) announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armed Forces Deployed Ahead Of General Election - Dhaka

A member of Bangladesh Army stands guard at a makeshift camp at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Medical Convention Center in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 3, 2024. Members of the armed forces deployed across the country to assist the local administration ahead of the 12th National Election in Bangladesh. Bangladesh chief election commissioner (CEC) announced the schedule for the upcoming general election which will take place on 07 January 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG HUNING-CPPCC-CHAIRPERSON'S COUNCIL MEETING (CN)

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over the 12th Chairperson's Council meeting of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and delivers remarks, in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG HUNING-CPPCC-CHAIRPERSON'S COUNCIL MEETING (CN)

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, presides over the 12th Chairperson's Council meeting of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and delivers remarks, in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-APEC SMETC (CN)

(231110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 12th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Conference and Fair (APEC SMETC) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 10, 2023. Themed "Digital Innovation Drives Sustainable Development, Win-win Cooperation Aspires Greater Prosperity," this year's APEC SMETC, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, will focus on multiple topics, such as the digital transformation of SMEs, technological innovation and development, green low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. Representatives of over 1,600 enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and the Belt and Road Initiative partner countries have joined the event. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-APEC SMETC (CN)

(231110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 12th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Conference and Fair (APEC SMETC) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 10, 2023. Themed "Digital Innovation Drives Sustainable Development, Win-win Cooperation Aspires Greater Prosperity," this year's APEC SMETC, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, will focus on multiple topics, such as the digital transformation of SMEs, technological innovation and development, green low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. Representatives of over 1,600 enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and the Belt and Road Initiative partner countries have joined the event. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-APEC SMETC (CN)

(231110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 12th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Conference and Fair (APEC SMETC) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 10, 2023. Themed "Digital Innovation Drives Sustainable Development, Win-win Cooperation Aspires Greater Prosperity," this year's APEC SMETC, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, will focus on multiple topics, such as the digital transformation of SMEs, technological innovation and development, green low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. Representatives of over 1,600 enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and the Belt and Road Initiative partner countries have joined the event. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-APEC SMETC (CN)

(231110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 12th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Conference and Fair (APEC SMETC) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 10, 2023. Themed "Digital Innovation Drives Sustainable Development, Win-win Cooperation Aspires Greater Prosperity," this year's APEC SMETC, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, will focus on multiple topics, such as the digital transformation of SMEs, technological innovation and development, green low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. Representatives of over 1,600 enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and the Belt and Road Initiative partner countries have joined the event. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-APEC SMETC (CN)

(231110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 12th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Conference and Fair (APEC SMETC) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 10, 2023. Themed "Digital Innovation Drives Sustainable Development, Win-win Cooperation Aspires Greater Prosperity," this year's APEC SMETC, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, will focus on multiple topics, such as the digital transformation of SMEs, technological innovation and development, green low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. Representatives of over 1,600 enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and the Belt and Road Initiative partner countries have joined the event. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-APEC SMETC (CN)

(231110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man tries simultaneous subtitle glasses at the 12th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Conference and Fair (APEC SMETC) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 10, 2023. Themed "Digital Innovation Drives Sustainable Development, Win-win Cooperation Aspires Greater Prosperity," this year's APEC SMETC, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, will focus on multiple topics, such as the digital transformation of SMEs, technological innovation and development, green low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. Representatives of over 1,600 enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and the Belt and Road Initiative partner countries have joined the event. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-APEC SMETC (CN)

(231110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a forum of the 12th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Conference and Fair (APEC SMETC) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 10, 2023. Themed "Digital Innovation Drives Sustainable Development, Win-win Cooperation Aspires Greater Prosperity," this year's APEC SMETC, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, will focus on multiple topics, such as the digital transformation of SMEs, technological innovation and development, green low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. Representatives of over 1,600 enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and the Belt and Road Initiative partner countries have joined the event. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-APEC SMETC (CN)

(231110) -- QINGDAO, Nov. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor presents a domestically produced micro chip for positioning based on Beidou technology at the 12th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Technology Conference and Fair (APEC SMETC) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 10, 2023. Themed "Digital Innovation Drives Sustainable Development, Win-win Cooperation Aspires Greater Prosperity," this year's APEC SMETC, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, will focus on multiple topics, such as the digital transformation of SMEs, technological innovation and development, green low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. Representatives of over 1,600 enterprises from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies and the Belt and Road Initiative partner countries have joined the event. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-CHINA-EU HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGIC DIALOGUE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, hold the 12th round of China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-CHINA-EU HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGIC DIALOGUE (CN)

(231013) -- BEIJING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, meet the press following the 12th round of China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue held in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 13, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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Awards ceremony of Taras Shevchenko National Prize in Borodianka

BORODIANKA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 20, 2023 - Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, jury member of the Wiz-Art film festival, member of the Ukrainian Film Academy, laureate of the 71st Berlin International Film Festival and 12th Odesa International Film Festival Kateryna Gornostai who has claimed the 2022 Prize in the Cinematography category for her Stop-Zemlia feature film is pictured before the awards ceremony of the 2022 and 2023 Taras Shevchenko National Prize at the monument to Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko that was shot at by Russian invaders, Borodianka, Kyiv Region, northern Ukraine.

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Awards ceremony of Taras Shevchenko National Prize in Borodianka

BORODIANKA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 20, 2023 - Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, jury member of the Wiz-Art film festival, member of the Ukrainian Film Academy, laureate of the 71st Berlin International Film Festival and 12th Odesa International Film Festival Kateryna Gornostai who claimed the 2022 Prize in the Cinematography category for her Stop-Zemlia feature film speaks during the awards ceremony of the 2022 and 2023 Taras Shevchenko National Prize at the monument to Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko that was shot at by Russian invaders, Borodianka, Kyiv Region, northern Ukraine.

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Awards ceremony of Taras Shevchenko National Prize in Borodianka

BORODIANKA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 20, 2023 - Ukrainian film director, screenwriter, jury member of the Wiz-Art film festival, member of the Ukrainian Film Academy, laureate of the 71st Berlin International Film Festival and 12th Odesa International Film Festival Kateryna Gornostai who claimed the 2022 Prize in the Cinematography category for her Stop-Zemlia feature film attends the awards ceremony of the 2022 and 2023 Taras Shevchenko National Prize at the monument to Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko that was shot at by Russian invaders, Borodianka, Kyiv Region, northern Ukraine.

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12th World Peace Choral Festival held in Vienna

STORY: 12th World Peace Choral Festival held in Vienna DATELINE: July 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 12th World Peace Choral Festival 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) : ZHANG ZIYU, a member of the Children's Choir of Shenyang Daily 3. various of the 12th World Peace Choral Festival STORYLINE: The 12th World Peace Choral Festival was held in the Austria capital of Vienna from Thursday to Sunday. This year's festival attracted choirs from countries and regions including Austria, China, Australia, Bulgaria, Germany and Colombia, with a total of over 1,500 participants. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG ZIYU, Member of Children's Choir of Shenyang Daily "I have been a member of the Children's Choir of Shenyang Daily for seven years and I am quite experienced, but I am still very happy, excited and thrilled to come to Vienna, the music capital of the world, to sing. This competition is called the 12th World Peace Choral Festival, and we are trying to bring our friendsh

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12th ASEAN Para Games kick off in Cambodia

STORY: 12th ASEAN Para Games kick off in Cambodia DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:43 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Morodok Techo National Stadium and spectators 2. various of ASEAN para-athletes 3. various of Para-athlete's and arbitrator's oath 4. various of the 12th ASEAN para games opening ceremony STORYLINE: The 12th ASEAN Para Games officially opened at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Saturday evening. Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen presided over the opening ceremony of the biennial multi-sport event, which brought together a total of 1,453 para-athletes from the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus Timor-Leste. The two-hour event included parade of para-athletes from 11 countries, para-athlete's and arbitrator's oath, speeches, colorful arts performances, torch relay and cauldron lighting, and fireworks display. In his opening speech, Hun Sen said Cambod

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12 years after Fukushima quake, Japanese public opposes dumping nuke wastewater into sea

STORY: 12 years after Fukushima quake, Japanese public opposes dumping nuke wastewater into sea DATELINE: March 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY\ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of people gathering early Saturday to express their strong opposition to the discharge plan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): MAKOTO YANAGIDA, Japanese environmental organization Tanpoposya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): JONNY H. (pseudonym), Guitarist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): MUKAI, Sanya Labor Center member 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Japanese): TOSHIKO OKADA, Member of a citizens' group STORYLINE: As Japan moves to push ahead with dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, local residents are expressing their anger and opposition. Saturday marked the 12th year after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit northeast Japan. An ensuing tsunami also led to core meltdowns at the Fukushima power plant operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), resultin

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Xinhua Headlines: Tibetan New Year marked with joy and hope

(230221) -- LHASA, Feb. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tsewang (R) and her family member cook "gutu," a kind of soup made of flour and a traditional dish for the night of the 29th of the 12th month in the Tibetan calendar, at the relocation site in Singpori, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-JIUSAN SOCIETY-NATIONAL CONGRESS-WANG HUNING (CN)

(221220) -- BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, attends the opening of the 12th national congress of China's Jiusan Society and delivers a congratulatory message on behalf of the CPC Central Committee, in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

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LDP on TPP talks

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Amari (L), Japan's minister in charge of issues related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, speaks at a gathering at the headquarters of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party at the Tokyo on Aug. 2, 2013, which was held following Japan's participation in the TPP free trade negotiations in late July in Malaysia to become the 12th member of the talks. To the right is LDP Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba.

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TPP talks in Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - Japan's chief negotiator Koji Tsuruoka speaks to reporters after attending a briefing for Japan by other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations on the current status of the talks in the Malaysian resort of Kota Kinabalu on July 24, 2013. Japan made its debut as the 12th member of the talks the previous day.

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TPP talks in Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - Japan's chief negotiator Koji Tsuruoka is pictured as he leaves after attending a briefing for Japan by other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations on the current status of the talks in the Malaysian resort of Kota Kinabalu on July 24, 2013. Japan made its debut as the 12th member of the talks the previous day.

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TPP talks in Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - A briefing session on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks is held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on July 24, 2013 by the Japanese government for people of business and agricultural lobby groups from Japan. Japan made its debut as the 12th member of the talks the previous day.

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TPP talks in Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - Japan's chief negotiator Koji Tsuruoka heads to a briefing for Japan by other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations on the current status of the talks in the Malaysian resort of Kota Kinabalu on July 24, 2013. Japan made its debut as the 12th member of the talks the previous day.

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TPP talks in Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - Japan's chief negotiator Koji Tsuruoka heads to a briefing for Japan by other members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations on the current status of the talks in the Malaysian resort of Kota Kinabalu on July 24, 2013. Japan made its debut as the 12th member of the talks the previous day.