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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Carrere Goncourt 2025 Finalist - Strasbourg

File photo dated on October 16, 2020, in Strasbourg, France, shows Emmanuel Carrere, French writer, screenwriter and director, meets his audience at the Kleber bookshop. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 the Academie Goncourt jury announced Natacha Appanah, Emmanuel Carrere, Caroline Lamarche, and Laurent Mauvignier as finalists for the most influential literary prize, which will be awarded on November 4. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese proficiency competition in Myanmar enhances communicating skills

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition in Myanmar enhances communicating skills SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese proficiency competition in Myanmar STORYLINE: Students from Chinese schools across Myanmar competed enthusiastically in the Chinese proficiency competition on Saturday. The competition has three categories: college level (ages 18-25), middle school level (ages 13-18), and primary school level (ages 6-12), according to an event organizer. "Many participants from Chinese schools across Myanmar competed in the competition. Among them, 15 from the college level, 15 from the middle school level and 19 from the primary school level reached the finals. We choose first, second and third prizes in each level among the finalists," she said. Myo Min Han, 18, said, "This is my first time competing, encouraged by my teacher to gain experience. In the past, I struggled with communication, but

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University of Nairobi hosts 23rd Chinese Proficiency Competition Kenya division finals

STORY: University of Nairobi hosts 23rd Chinese Proficiency Competition Kenya division finals SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. various of awarding ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): LAURENCE KAMAU, Winner of the Kenyan finals of the Chinese Bridge competition STORYLINE: The University of Nairobi on Tuesday hosted the finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge -- Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students Kenya division. The Kenya division finals of this year's Chinese Bridge competition covered speech, Q&A sessions and a talent show. Twenty finalists from various colleges attended the finals. Co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, the Confucius Institutes at four leading Kenyan universities and sponsored by several Chinese firms, the contest showcased the local youth's proficiency in Mandarin as well as their grasp of Chinese culture, including Taiji, Wushu, dance a

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2023 North American int'l auto show kicks off in Detroit amid UAW strike threat

STORY: 2023 North American int'l auto show kicks off in Detroit amid UAW strike threat DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: DETROIT, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the auto show STORYLINE: The 2023 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), also called Detroit Auto Show, started Wednesday, with the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY) semifinalists for 2024 announced. The 50 independent journalist jurors from the United States and Canada whittled the semifinal list down to 25 from 52 eligible 2024 models, which include 10 cars, 5 trucks and 10 utility vehicles. The 25 best will be furthered winnowed to three finalists in each category on Nov. 16 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Winners will be announced on Jan. 4, 2024, in Detroit. Electric vehicles (EVs) once again accounted for more than half of the contenders. Of the 25 selected to advance, nine were EVs. Gas-powered vehicles are well represented during the reveal of the se

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong (R) presents prizes to Nsubuga Vianney (C) and Wamala Sadik, winners of the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions, at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant dances during the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School in Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs during the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs guzheng, a Chinese zither, during the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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Japan's Sasaki misses beauty prize

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Elza Sasaki from Japan shows off a picture drawn by one of her fans after this year's Miss World contest in Johannesburg on Dec. 12, 2009. Sasaki was among the 16 finalists but missed out on the crown.

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Inamoto raring to go for Germany friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - West Bromwich Albion midfielder Junichi Inamoto practices in Yokohama as Japan coach Zico watches on Dec. 15, the eve of a friendly match between Japan and Germany at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 16. Inamoto said later he is relishing making his international comeback in Japan's final game of the year against 2002 World Cup finalists Germany. ''We're playing in Japan against the 2006 World Cup hosts and for me this is an opportunity to show everyone that I am back.''

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Chinese singing contest held in Madagascar

STORY: Chinese singing contest held in Madagascar DATELINE: March 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of authorities singing national anthems 2. various of Zo Rasendra taking speech 3. various of students performing before contest 4. various of candidates singing 5. various of jury judging 6. various of school representative 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (Malagasy): ANDRIANTSIFERANA RUTHA ESTHER, First Prize winner 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Malagasy): LINA GPE, Chinese singer STORYLINE: The finals of the inaugural Chinese singing contest was held during the weekend in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. The contest, co-organized by the Confucius Institute of the University of Antananarivo, the Confucius Institute of the University of Toamasina and the Ecole de la Francophonie, was aimed to encourage young people to learn Chinese. About 100 competitors participated, 24 of them advancing to the semifinals. Andriantsiferana Rutha Esther, one of the 10 finalists, won the fi

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Inamoto raring to go for Germany friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan, - West Bromwich Albion midfielder Junichi Inamoto practices in Yokohama as Japan coach Zico watches on Dec. 15, the eve of a friendly match between Japan and Germany at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 16. Inamoto said later he is relishing making his international comeback in Japan's final game of the year against 2002 World Cup finalists Germany. ''We're playing in Japan against the 2006 World Cup hosts and for me this is an opportunity to show everyone that I am back.'' (Kyodo)

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Japan's Sasaki misses beauty prize

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Elza Sasaki from Japan shows off a picture drawn by one of her fans after this year's Miss World contest in Johannesburg on Dec. 12, 2009. Sasaki was among the 16 finalists but missed out on the crown. (Kyodo)