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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 20, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech during the election night- Paris

UMP candidate Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech at Salle Gaveau in Paris, France, April 22, 2007, after the broadcast of the results on tv. Sarkozy finished first in the opening round of France's presidential election on Sunday and will meet Socialist rival Segolene Royal in a run-off vote, initial returns showed. With 40 percent of the vote counted, Sarkozy had 30.5 percent of the vote, Royal was in second place on 24.3 percent and centrist Francois Bayrou in third place on 18.2 percent. Far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, who stunned France by coming second in the 2002 election, looked set to finish a distant fourth with around 11.5 percent. Photo by Nebinger-Taamallah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Vehicles at Israeli Border with Gaza

An Israeli military vehicle is seen on the Israeli border with Gaza on September 7, 2025. Israel's military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Thursday that Israeli forces control about 40 percent of Gaza City and will "expand and intensify" the offensive in the coming days to seize the enclave's largest urban center. Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Vehicles at Israeli Border with Gaza

An Israeli military vehicle is seen on the Israeli border with Gaza on September 7, 2025. Israel's military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Thursday that Israeli forces control about 40 percent of Gaza City and will "expand and intensify" the offensive in the coming days to seize the enclave's largest urban center. Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Vehicles at Israeli Border with Gaza

Israeli military vehicles are seen on the Israeli border with Gaza on September 7, 2025. Israel's military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Thursday that Israeli forces control about 40 percent of Gaza City and will "expand and intensify" the offensive in the coming days to seize the enclave's largest urban center. Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Vehicles at Israeli Border with Gaza

An Israeli military vehicle is seen on the Israeli border with Gaza on September 7, 2025. Israel's military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Thursday that Israeli forces control about 40 percent of Gaza City and will "expand and intensify" the offensive in the coming days to seize the enclave's largest urban center. Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Vehicles at Israeli Border with Gaza

An Israeli military vehicle is seen on the Israeli border with Gaza on September 7, 2025. Israel's military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Thursday that Israeli forces control about 40 percent of Gaza City and will "expand and intensify" the offensive in the coming days to seize the enclave's largest urban center. Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Vehicles at Israeli Border with Gaza

Israeli military vehicles are seen on the Israeli border with Gaza on September 7, 2025. Israel's military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Thursday that Israeli forces control about 40 percent of Gaza City and will "expand and intensify" the offensive in the coming days to seize the enclave's largest urban center. Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Vehicles at Israeli Border with Gaza

Israeli military vehicles are seen on the Israeli border with Gaza on September 7, 2025. Israel's military spokesperson Effie Defrin said Thursday that Israeli forces control about 40 percent of Gaza City and will "expand and intensify" the offensive in the coming days to seize the enclave's largest urban center. Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows semi-finished musical instruments at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Students perform at Queshan Violin Industrial Park in Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Clients check the quality of musical instruments at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A tourist visits the exhibition hall of an enterprise at Queshan Violin Industrial Park in Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

Students perform at Queshan Violin Industrial Park in Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

A worker works at a workshop in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province, July 24, 2025. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Violin Family Manufacturing - China

This photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows musical instruments on display at an enterprise in Queshan Violin Industrial Park, Queshan County of Zhumadian City, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, Queshan County has developed a complete industrial chain of the violin family manufacturing from raw material processing to instrument and accessories production. Local production accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's total output and the products are exported to European and American markets. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, Zhugou Township in Queshan County was once a key anti-Japanese base, and now the county is pursuing its development in modern manufacturing. Photo by Xinhua/Zhu Weixi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honda's 40 millionth motorbike in Vietnam

Photo taken on June 30, 2025, shows the 40 millionth motorcycle produced by Japan's Honda Motor Co. in Vietnam, unveiled during a ceremony held at a factory near Hanoi. Honda's local unit, Honda Vietnam Co., began motorbike production in 1997 in Vietnam, where the company commands a motorcycle market share of over 80 percent.

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Honda's 40 millionth motorbike in Vietnam

Photo taken on June 30, 2025, shows the 40 millionth motorcycle produced by Japan's Honda Motor Co. in Vietnam, unveiled during a ceremony held at a factory near Hanoi. Honda's local unit, Honda Vietnam Co., began motorbike production in 1997 in Vietnam, where the company commands a motorcycle market share of over 80 percent.

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Honda's 40 millionth motorbike in Vietnam

Photo taken on June 30, 2025, shows the 40 millionth motorcycle produced by Japan's Honda Motor Co. in Vietnam, unveiled during a ceremony held at a factory near Hanoi. Honda's local unit, Honda Vietnam Co., began motorbike production in 1997 in Vietnam, where the company commands a motorcycle market share of over 80 percent.

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Honda's 40 millionth motorbike in Vietnam

Photo taken on June 30, 2025, shows the 40 millionth motorcycle produced by Japan's Honda Motor Co. in Vietnam, unveiled during a ceremony held at a factory near Hanoi. Honda's local unit, Honda Vietnam Co., began motorbike production in 1997 in Vietnam, where the company commands a motorcycle market share of over 80 percent.

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Honda's 40 millionth motorbike in Vietnam

Photo taken on June 30, 2025, shows the 40 millionth motorcycle produced by Japan's Honda Motor Co. in Vietnam, unveiled during a ceremony held at a factory near Hanoi. Honda's local unit, Honda Vietnam Co., began motorbike production in 1997 in Vietnam, where the company commands a motorcycle market share of over 80 percent.

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UNCCD chief calls for joint efforts to tackle global land degradation

STORY: UNCCD chief calls for joint efforts to tackle global land degradation SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:37 LOCATION: BONN, Germany CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IBRAHIM THIAW, UNCCD Executive Secretary 2.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IBRAHIM THIAW, UNCCD Executive Secretary 3.various of UNCCD logos and promotional materials STORYLINE: Monday marked Desertification and Drought Day 2024, as well as the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). In an exclusive interview with Xinhua on Monday in Bonn, Germany, UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw said that joint efforts are required to tackle challenges such as desertification and land loss. According to UNCCD statistics, about 40 percent of all land area worldwide has been degraded. Thiaw stressed that the biggest challenge is restoring the balance between increasing demands and shrinking resources. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IBRAHIM THIAW, UNCCD

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China provides 80 pct of school uniform materials in Sri Lanka: minister

STORY: China provides 80 pct of school uniform materials in Sri Lanka: minister SHOOTING DATE: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Colombo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony of school uniform materials 2. various of address by Sri Lankan Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha 3. various of address by Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong 4. various of the handover ceremony 5. various of group photo STORYLINE: About 80 percent of the school uniform materials in Sri Lanka in 2024 were provided through a Chinese grant, said Sri Lankan Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha at the handover ceremony of school uniform materials granted by China on Friday. "China is a friendly country and always our friends in need, and this kind of supply had been done before many years. I would take this opportunity once again to say thank you," said Premajayantha. Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said China has never been absent when Sri Lanka needs help, and childre

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-ELECTION

(240602) -- MIDRAND, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- African National Congress Chairperson Gwede Mantashe speaks to media at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 1, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-ELECTION

(240602) -- MIDRAND, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party are seen at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 1, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-ELECTION

(240602) -- MIDRAND, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party are seen at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 1, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-ELECTION

(240602) -- MIDRAND, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- African National Congress Chairperson Gwede Mantashe speaks to media at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 1, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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Hong Kong charts 1.5-fold YoY increase in tourist arrivals in Q1

STORY: Hong Kong charts 1.5-fold YoY increase in tourist arrivals in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of people at the check points 2. various of people in the streets of Hong Kong 3. various of firework show in Hong Kong STORYLINE: Hong Kong recorded over 11.23 million visitor arrivals in the first quarter this year, a 1.5-fold increase year-on-year and a 5-percent quarter-on-quarter hike, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced on Tuesday, citing preliminary statistics. The figure reflects that the number of tourists registered a steady growth, the HKTB said. There were some 3.4 million tourist arrivals in March, up 40 percent from the previous year. Among them, more than 2.46 million were from the Chinese mainland, a year-on-year increase of 25.4 percent. Non-mainland visits exceeded 930,000, up 92.1 percent year-on-year, it added. The Tourism Board also announced that starting from May, it

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1,150 Chinese books on display at Paris Book Festival 2024

STORY: 1,150 Chinese books on display at Paris Book Festival 2024 SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Paris Book Festival 2024 2. various of the Chinese Pavilion 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CARLA, French visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI TIANSHU, Deputy editor-in-chief, Beijing Children's and Teenagers' Publishing House, Beijing Publishing Group Co., Ltd. 5. various of the Paris Book Festival 2024 STORYLINE: The three-day Paris Book Festival 2024 opened Friday with 1,150 Chinese books on display and sale and more than 40 percent of them in French version. Up to 59 Chinese publishers from Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, Zhejiang and other places are present in the festival, exhibiting and selling books on such subjects as literature, traditional Chinese culture, and children's books. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CARLA, French visitor "This book is very good, I think it is exceptionally well presented, the writing is clea

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FRANCE-PARIS-BOOK FESTIVAL-CHINESE BOOKS

(240413) -- PARIS, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People read Chinese books during Paris Book Festival 2024 in Paris, France, April 12, 2024. The book festival opened Friday and will last for three days here. About 1,150 Chinese books are on display and on sale at the event, of which more than 40 percent are in French version. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-BOOK FESTIVAL-CHINESE BOOKS

(240413) -- PARIS, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman reads a Chinese book during Paris Book Festival 2024 in Paris, France, April 12, 2024. The book festival opened Friday and will last for three days here. About 1,150 Chinese books are on display and on sale at the event, of which more than 40 percent are in French version. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-BOOK FESTIVAL-CHINESE BOOKS

(240413) -- PARIS, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese books are pictured during Paris Book Festival 2024 in Paris, France, April 12, 2024. The book festival opened Friday and will last for three days here. About 1,150 Chinese books are on display and on sale at the event, of which more than 40 percent are in French version. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-BOOK FESTIVAL-CHINESE BOOKS

(240413) -- PARIS, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese books are pictured during Paris Book Festival 2024 in Paris, France, April 12, 2024. The book festival opened Friday and will last for three days here. About 1,150 Chinese books are on display and on sale at the event, of which more than 40 percent are in French version. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-BOOK FESTIVAL-CHINESE BOOKS

(240413) -- PARIS, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese books are pictured during Paris Book Festival 2024 in Paris, France, April 12, 2024. The book festival opened Friday and will last for three days here. About 1,150 Chinese books are on display and on sale at the event, of which more than 40 percent are in French version. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-BOOK FESTIVAL-CHINESE BOOKS

(240413) -- PARIS, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese books are pictured during Paris Book Festival 2024 in Paris, France, April 12, 2024. The book festival opened Friday and will last for three days here. About 1,150 Chinese books are on display and on sale at the event, of which more than 40 percent are in French version. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)