Cambodia starts to build bridge across Mekong River with funds from China

STORY: Cambodia starts to build bridge across Mekong River with funds from China DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: KRATIE, Cambodia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): ENG SREYMEN, Tailor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): CHEA BORETH, Motorcycle mechanic STORYLINE: Cambodia on Monday broke ground for the construction of a bridge across the Mekong River in Kratie in the country's northeastern part, with funds from China. The ceremony was presided over by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian. The 1,761-meter-by-13.5-meter bridge, along with a 31.69-km connecting road, will be constructed by the Shanghai Construction Group under China's preferential loan, and the construction is expected to be completed in 42 months. Hun Sen said the bridge is another fruitful result of close cooperation and solidarity between Cambodia and China under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). H

Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossoms tree

Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossoms tree

MIHARU, Japan - A 13.5-meter-high waterfall-like cherry tree is lit up in Miharu in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on the evening of April 14. The tree called Takizakura (Waterfall cherry blossoms) is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old.

Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossom tree

Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossom tree

MIHARU, Japan - Tourists admire a 13.5-meter-high waterfall-like cherry tree with its blossoms in full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 14. The tree called Takizakura (Waterfall cherry blossoms) is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old.

1,000-year-old cherry tree in Fukushima

1,000-year-old cherry tree in Fukushima

MIHARU, Japan - A more than 1,000-year-old cherry tree, known as "a waterfall cherry" because of the resemblance of its branches to the cascading rivulets of a waterfall, is lit up in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 17, 2014. The 13.5-meter-tall tree is designated as one of Japan's national treasures by the government.

1,000-year-old cherry tree in Fukushima

1,000-year-old cherry tree in Fukushima

MIHARU, Japan - A more than 1,000-year-old cherry tree, known as "a waterfall cherry" because of the resemblance of its branches to the cascading rivulets of a waterfall, is lit up in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 17, 2014. The 13.5-meter-tall tree is designated as one of Japan's national treasures by the government.

1,000-year-old cherry tree in Fukushima

1,000-year-old cherry tree in Fukushima

MIHARU, Japan - A more than 1,000-year-old cherry tree, known as "a waterfall cherry" because of the resemblance of its branches to the cascading rivulets of a waterfall, is lit up in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 17, 2014. The 13.5-meter-tall tree is designated as one of Japan's national treasures by the government.

1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

MIHARU, Japan - A cherry tree, believed to be over 1,000 years old, comes into full bloom in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 21, 2010. The 13.5-meter-high cherry tree, known as one of the three most beautiful cherry trees in Japan, attracts numerous visitors every year.

1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

MIHARU, Japan - Visitors view a cherry tree, believed to be over 1,000 years old, in full bloom in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 21, 2010. The 13.5-meter-high cherry tree attracts numerous visitors every year.

Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossoms tree

Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossoms tree

MIHARU, Japan - A 13.5-meter-high waterfall-like cherry tree is lit up in Miharu in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on the evening of April 14. The tree called Takizakura (Waterfall cherry blossoms) is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old. (Kyodo)

Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossom tree

Tourists treated to view of giant cherry blossom tree

MIHARU, Japan - Tourists admire a 13.5-meter-high waterfall-like cherry tree with its blossoms in full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 14. The tree called Takizakura (Waterfall cherry blossoms) is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old. (Kyodo)

1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

MIHARU, Japan - A cherry tree, believed to be over 1,000 years old, comes into full bloom in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 21, 2010. The 13.5-meter-high cherry tree, known as one of the three most beautiful cherry trees in Japan, attracts numerous visitors every year. (Kyodo)

1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

MIHARU, Japan - Visitors view a cherry tree, believed to be over 1,000 years old, in full bloom in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 21, 2010. The 13.5-meter-high cherry tree attracts numerous visitors every year. (Kyodo)