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China: Drone Rescues Stranded Fisherman From Rising River in Zhejiang

On October 13, in Lishui, Zhejiang, a video captured a man fishing when the river’s water level suddenly surged, leaving him stranded in the middle of the current. Chen, a local drone operator, quickly responded by deploying a crop-spraying drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kilograms. The footage showed the drone hovering above the river and lowering a rope for the man to grab before airlifting him to the riverbank in just two minutes.This is the tense moment that a drone pilot in China used an agricultural drone to save a fisherman trapped by a sudden flash flood.

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Rose plantation promises rosy future for farmers in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Rose plantation promises rosy future for farmers in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: YUTIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of villagers picking roses in the rose farm 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): ZORHEGULI YAKUF, Villager 3. various of rose-related products 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN YONGJUN, Chairman of Xinjiang Yutian Guimi Biological Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Diverse varieties of roses have become a source of vitality for the local economy in Yutian County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Located on the southern edge of China's largest desert, the Taklamakan, Yutian County in Hotan Prefecture has a long rose planting history. SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): ZORHEGULI YAKUF, Villager "Every May, when the roses bloom, I come here to pick them. Picking one kilogram of roses can earn me 3 yuan (about 0.42 U.S. dollars). I pick over 40 kilograms a day, and that'll make me nearly 150 yuan (about 21.23 U.S. dollars). My folks, friends, and f

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Warmer waters see Loggerhead turtles expand into Mediterranean

STORY: Warmer waters see Loggerhead turtles expand into Mediterranean DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Loggerhead Sea turtles 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ANA LIRIA, Responsible person of ADS Biodiversity 3. various of Loggerhead Sea turtles 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ANA LIRIA, Responsible person of ADS Biodiversity 5. various of Loggerhead Sea turtles 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): ANA LIRIA, Responsible person of ADS Biodiversity 7. various of Loggerhead Sea turtles STORYLINE: A study carried out in 2022 by the Center for Environmental Studies in the Spanish city of Valencia, showed that between 1982 and 2019, the temperature of the Mediterranean Sea increased by 1.3 degrees Celsius as the effect of climate change. Although climate change is usually bad news for wildlife, the warmer waters of the Mediterranean appear to have opened up an opportunity for Loggerhead Sea turtles. These animals, which can weigh up to 150 kilograms, usually nes

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Whooper swans in N. China wetland prepare for migration to Siberia

STORY: Whooper swans in N. China wetland prepare for migration to Siberia DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:56 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of swans 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI LIANG, Staff member of Shengtian Lake scenic area STORYLINE: In the wetland of the Shengtian Lake, north China's Shanxi Province, flocks of whooper swans are preparing for their northward migration to Siberia. In order to help swans complete their journey, supplementary feeding is increased to ensure they will have enough strength. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI LIANG, Staff member of Shengtian Lake scenic area "The whooper swans are preparing to migrate back. We have many cygnets here. As the migration journey is very long, they need to do a lot of flying exercises. Meanwhile, in order to ensure their smooth migration to Siberia, we have increased the supplementary feeding for swans from 150 kilograms to 250 kilograms per day." Covering more than eight square kilometers, the wetland of the Shen

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Stranded whale rescued in S China

STORY: Stranded whale rescued in S China DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescue operations 2. various of the whale being treated STORYLINE: A whale was found stranded on Wednesday afternoon in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province. Marine experts said it's a dwarf sperm whale, a second-class nationally protected animal. It is over 3 meters long and weighs about 150 kilograms. Rescuers later took the wounded whale to a professional rescue center. It will be released back to the sea after recovery. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sanya, China. (XHTV)

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Multilingual guide robot at Tokyo Tower

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Television City Corp., the operator of Tokyo Tower, inaugurates a new robot capable of providing information in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean on the tower's observation deck on Aug. 1, 2012. The 160-centimeter-tall barrel shaped robot, which weighs 200 kilograms, does the rounds of the second floor of the 150-meter-high deck and tells visitors what they can see below.

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Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry unveils gold pony to fete royal birth

TOKYO, Japan - Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K. on Sept. 20 unveils to the public a pony made with about 30 kilograms of pure gold to commemorate the birth of Prince Hisahito, who was born Sept. 6 to Princess Kiko and Prince Akishino, the second son of Emperor Akihito. The pony, whose market price is worth 150 million yen, will be sold if there is an order after being displayed at the company's main store in the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, and outlets in Nagoya, Fukuoka and Osaka.

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Stimulants seized from Chinese ship off Fukuoka

FUKUOKA, Japan - A Chinese ship is berthed at Hakata port in Fukuoka on Jan. 7. The Japan Coast Guard arrested several Chinese sailors after confiscating some 150 kilograms of stimulants from the ship off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan. The ship is rusty and does not display its name or nationality.

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CHINA-FUZHOU-SEAFOOD-FISHERIES-EXPO (CN)

(220610) -- FUZHOU, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 10, 2022 shows a giant grouper, in length of 2.4 meters and weight of 150 kilograms, displayed during the China (Fuzhou) International Seafood & Fisheries Expo held in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian Province. The China (Fuzhou) International Seafood & Fisheries Expo opened here on Friday. More than 300 enterprises and institutions from over 10 provinces and cities across China participated in the expo. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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GLOBALink | Driverless delivery vehicles aid Shanghai's epidemic fight

STORY: GLOBALink | Driverless delivery vehicles aid Shanghai's epidemic fight DATELINE: April 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:36 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of unmanned distribution vehicles 2. various of medics STORYLINE: Shanghai is under temporary closed-off management due to the COVID-19 resurgence. China's e-commerce platform Meituan has dispatched dozens of unmanned distribution vehicles from Beijing to Shanghai. With a maximum loading capacity of 150 kilograms, the vehicle can autonomously drive to the residential buildings. Navigated by radar and sensors, vehicles can take optimal routes and avoid obstacles and pedestrians. They're expected to help deliver daily supplies and relieve the pressure on some communities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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Rice cake lifting at Kyoto temple

A ritual to lift up giant rice cakes weighing up to 150 kilograms in total is held at Daigo-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 23, 2022, to pray for good health.

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Rice cake lifting at Kyoto temple

A ritual to lift up giant rice cakes weighing up to 150 kilograms in total is held at Daigo-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 23, 2022, to pray for good health.

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Terrafuse's own product "Yakijaga

Terrafuse will start to expand sales of potato chips that are not fried in oil, for which it has its own manufacturing technology. In cooperation with a major trading company, the company will work on developing products for major convenience stores. In order to expand sales, the company plans to triple the production capacity of its main plant in the near future. Currently, Terrafuse produces its own potato chips product, "Yakijaga", and private brand products for distributors at the main plant. Its production capacity is about 50 kilograms per hour, which will be increased to about 150 kilograms per hour. Photo taken on May 13, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifting

Wang Zhouyu of China successfully lifts 150 kilograms in the clean and jerk portion to win the women's weightlifting 87-kilogram event at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 2, 2021, at Tokyo International Forum.

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Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifting

Wang Zhouyu of China reacts after successfully lifting 150 kilograms in the clean and jerk portion to win the women's weightlifting 87-kilogram event at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 2, 2021, at Tokyo International Forum.

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Tokyo Olympics: Weightlifting

Wang Zhouyu of China successfully lifts 150 kilograms in the clean and jerk portion to win the women's weightlifting 87-kilogram event at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 2, 2021, at Tokyo International Forum.

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Stimulants seized from Chinese ship off Fukuoka

FUKUOKA, Japan - A Chinese ship is berthed at Hakata port in Fukuoka on Jan. 7. The Japan Coast Guard arrested several Chinese sailors after confiscating some 150 kilograms of stimulants from the ship off the coast of Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan. The ship is rusty and does not display its name or nationality.

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Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry unveils gold pony to fete royal birth

TOKYO, Japan - Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K. on Sept. 20 unveils to the public a pony made with about 30 kilograms of pure gold to commemorate the birth of Prince Hisahito, who was born Sept. 6 to Princess Kiko and Prince Akishino, the second son of Emperor Akihito. The pony, whose market price is worth 150 million yen, will be sold if there is an order after being displayed at the company's main store in the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, and outlets in Nagoya, Fukuoka and Osaka. (Kyodo)

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Violin made of 14 kg of pure gold to be put on display

A woman poses with a violin made of around 14 kilograms of pure gold during a presentation in Tokyo on Sept. 30, 2015. The violin, produced by Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. in cooperation with Yamaha Corp., will be displayed in Tanaka's main shop in Tokyo's Ginza district from Oct. 1 to 18. The violin, which is not for sale, is valued at 150 million yen. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Nursing care robot capable of lifting, helping patient stand up

The RIKEN research institute shows the press in Nagoya, central Japan, on Feb. 23, 2015, its new nursing care robot, Robear, which can perform tasks such as lifting a patient from a bed into a wheelchair or providing assistance to help the patient stand up. The robot, 150 centimeters tall and weighing 140 kilograms, is an improved model of an earlier prototype developed by RIKEN in 2012. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry unveils gold pony to fete royal birth

TOKYO, Japan - Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K. on Sept. 20 unveils to the public a pony made with about 30 kilograms of pure gold to commemorate the birth of Prince Hisahito, who was born Sept. 6 to Princess Kiko and Prince Akishino, the second son of Emperor Akihito. The pony, whose market price is worth 150 million yen, will be sold if there is an order after being displayed at the company's main store in the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo, and outlets in Nagoya, Fukuoka and Osaka. (Kyodo)

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Researchers develop robot copy of gibbon

NAGOYA, Japan - A robot of a gibbon, developed by a group of researchers at Nagoya University in central Japan, hangs on to a bar in a demonstration at the university on Feb. 8. The researchers made the robot ape with the aim of using it to develop high-quality industrial robots. It is 80 centimeters tall and 150 cm wide when both of its arms are outstretched, and weighs about 10 kilograms.