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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

A memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is held in Kumamoto city on April 16, 2026. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

A memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is held in Kumamoto city on April 16, 2026. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

A memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is held in Kumamoto city on April 16, 2026. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura addresses a memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of a pair of massive earthquakes on April 16, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. A total of 278 deaths have been attributed to the quakes that hit Kumamoto and Oita prefectures on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura addresses a memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of a pair of massive earthquakes on April 16, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. A total of 278 deaths have been attributed to the quakes that hit Kumamoto and Oita prefectures on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura addresses a memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of a pair of massive earthquakes on April 16, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. A total of 278 deaths have been attributed to the quakes that hit Kumamoto and Oita prefectures on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

People observe a moment of silence at a memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of a pair of massive earthquakes on April 16, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

People observe a moment of silence at a memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of a pair of massive earthquakes on April 16, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Bamboo lanterns are lit in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first of a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Candles are lit in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first of a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows a memorial message beside bamboo lanterns lit in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first of a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

A man prays at a memorial park in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura lays flowers at a cenotaph at the prefectural government office in the city of Kumamoto on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura lays flowers at a cenotaph at the prefectural government office in the city of Kumamoto on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura (R) observes a moment of silence at a cenotaph at the prefectural government office in the city of Kumamoto on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

People observe a moment of silence at a memorial park in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows flowers at a memorial park in the Kumamoto Prefecture town of Mashiki on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

People, including Mashiki Mayor Hironori Nishimura (far L), observe a moment of silence at a memorial park in the Kumamoto Prefecture town on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

People, including Mashiki Mayor Hironori Nishimura (far L), observe a moment of silence at a memorial park in the Kumamoto Prefecture town on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

People lay flowers at a memorial park in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo taken in Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 13, 2026, shows a bridge that was rebuilt in 2021 after collapsing in a pair of massive earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture 10 years earlier. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo taken in Minamiaso, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 13, 2026, shows a bridge that was rebuilt in 2021 after collapsing in a pair of massive earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture 10 years earlier. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle still under repair in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Castle is illuminated in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle still under repair in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Castle is illuminated in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle (back, L) in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle (back) in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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China's NEV industry development impressive: Observer

STORY: China's NEV industry development impressive: Observer SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FABIAN BRANDT, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Industrial Goods, Oliver Wyman STORYLINE: 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, China's largest auto show continuing through May 4, showcases an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 NEV models on display, reflecting a greener and smarter trend in the global auto market. Fabian Brandt from the management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has closely observed the Chinese auto market for years. He noted that the rapid development of China's NEV industry is impressive in its advanced technology and design. SOUNDBITE (English): FABIAN BRANDT, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Industrial Goods, Oliver Wyman "The progress that the industry is making in general,

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors experience Xiaomi's new energy vehicle model SU7 at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 28, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch the demonstration of a battery swap station of Chinese brand NIO at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xi

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a display on Huawei's smart charging network at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch the "Magic Core" hybrid drive super off-road platform of BAIC at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhu

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch the demonstration of a battery swap station of Chinese brand NIO at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xi

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor experiences IM Motors' new energy vehicle model at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors experience Xiaomi's new energy vehicle model SU7 at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 28, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child watches cartoon in a new energy vehicle at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 28, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a vehicle at the booth of Skyworth Auto at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch products related to Bosch's intelligent transportation system at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Products related to Bosch's intelligent transportation system are displayed at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child experiences a Lynk & Co's new energy vehicle at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch an AI digital chassis of Geely at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a land-and-air vehicle displayed at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a new energy vehicle equipped with Huawei's Qiankun system at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/J

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of CATL at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 30, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-AUTO SHOW-NEV-TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors experience a smart cockpit of an Aito M9 vehicle at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, an A-list event continuing through May 4, is showcasing an unprecedented number of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with 278 distinct NEV models on display, reflecting the growing dominance of NEVs in the auto industry. The cutting-edge technologies, customer-friendly novelties and affordability have wowed visitors at the show and underlined how the Chinese NEV sector has succeeded in zooming ahead over the past decade. A recent report from global market research firm International Data Corporation predicted that the global sales of smart driving cars will maintain rapid growth, and the development of smart driving empowered by AI investment and the expansion of unmanned driving application scenarios are important market trends in the future. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition kicks off

STORY: 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition kicks off SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Auto China 2024 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FABIAN BRANDT, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Industrial Goods, Oliver Wyman STORYLINE: The 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, kicked off at the China International Exhibition Center in Shunyi District, Beijing on Thursday. Themed "Driving to Smart Mobility," this year's event has attracted automotive brands from both home and abroad. At this event, 117 cars are set to have their global debuts, with 30 of them being global premieres by multinational companies. 41 concept cars and 278 new energy vehicle models will also be showcased. Fabian Brandt, partner and global head of Automotive and Industrial Goods of the management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, noted that the event presents numerous choices for consumers a

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2024 Indonesia Masters begins in Jakarta

STORY: 2024 Indonesia Masters begins in Jakarta SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament STORYLINE: The 2024 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament began on Tuesday at Istora Senayan sports stadium in the capital of Jakarta, with 278 players from 29 countries and regions participating in the event. Chinese Taipei deployed the largest number of players at 36 in the tournament, followed by China with 34 players, and Indonesia also with 34 players. However, some top shuttlers skipped this year's Indonesia Masters, including Danish men's singles player Viktor Axelsen, South Korean women's singles player An Se-Young, Chinese women's doubles pair Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan, and Chinese men's doubles pair Liang Weikeng/Wang Chan. The Indonesia Masters, part of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Super 500, will end on Sunday, awarding a total prize money of 420,000 U.

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 24,762: ministry

STORY: Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 24,762: ministry SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza STORYLINE: The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 24,762, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said on Friday. The ministry said in a press statement that the Israeli army killed 142 Palestinians and wounded 278 others during the past 24 hours. It added that the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has wounded 62,108 Palestinians since its outbreak on Oct. 7, 2023, noting that a large number of victims were still under the rubble as ambulance and civil defense crews could not reach them. In the West Bank, Israeli forces withdrew from the Tulkarm city on Thursday overnight after a massive military operation that lasted for more than 45 hours, which killed at least eight Palestinians, Palestinian medical and security sources told Xinhua. At least 368 Palestinians have been