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PRINCESS MADELEINE OF SWEDEN 43

Princess Madeleine of Sweden turns 43 years old.Photo Sara Friberg / Royal Court of Sweden/ Handout / TT code 10501**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg/ Royal Court of Sweden ** **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor carrying the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs enter the cemetery during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor carrying the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs enter the cemetery during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor escort the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by Xinhua/Li Gang/ABACAP

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor escort the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by Xinhua/Pan Yulong/ABA

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Soldiers fire a gun salute during a burial ceremony for the remains of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by Xinhua/Pan Yu

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor carrying the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs enter the cemetery during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor escort the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by Xinhua/Pan Yulong/ABA

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor carrying the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs enter the cemetery during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

This photo taken on Nov. 29, 2024 shows the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jie/ABACA

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor escort the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by Xinhua/Li Gang/ABACAP

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Chinese Soldiers’ Remains Burial Ceremony - China

Guards of honor escort the caskets of the fallen Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs during a burial ceremony at the CPV martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Nov. 29, 2024. The remains of 43 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Since 2014, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK), in accordance with international laws and humanitarian principles, have completed 11 consecutive handovers of the remains of 981 CPV martyrs who died in the ROK. About 74 years ago, the CPV crossed the Yalu River and fought alongside the army and civilians of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. After an arduous fight that lasted almost three years, the CPV eventually won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. More than 197,000 CPV soldiers were confirmed killed in the war. Photo by Xinhua/Pan Yulong/ABA

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Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president

STORY: Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Pretoria CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), took the oath of office as the nation's president for the next five years Wednesday at a ceremony in Pretoria, the administrative capital. "As the President of the Republic, I will work with everyone to reach out and work with every political party and sector that is willing to contribute to finding solutions to the challenges our country faces as we transition to a new decade of freedom," Ramaphosa said in his address at the ceremony. Ramaphosa, 71, was reelected as South African president by the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, on June 14, receiving 283 votes. His opponent, Julius Malema from the Economic Freedom Fighters, garnered 44 votes. Under th

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What life like for people 700 years ago

STORY: What life like for people 700 years ago SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: LINFEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangsheng Temple in north China's Shanxi Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent "Would you like to know what life was like for people in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)? Let's step into the Shuishen or Water God Temple to have a look. On the walls all around, murals cover a total area of 197 square meters. These murals were painted in 1324. They mainly depict praying for rain, raining, and honoring the gods. When heaven blessed the land with rain, the most popular local performer was invited to perform to express gratitude to the Water God." SOUND

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American doctor pursues dreams in China's Hainan

STORY: American doctor pursues dreams in China's Hainan SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY STEPHENS, Doctor, Haikou People's Hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TIMOTHY STEPHENS, Doctor, Haikou People's Hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TIMOTHY STEPHENS, Doctor, Haikou People's Hospital STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY STEPHENS, Doctor, Haikou People's Hospital "My name is Timothy Stephens. I'm an American family physician. I'm 43 years old. I came to Hainan 11 years ago with my wife and children from Boston in the U.S. For the last 11 years, I've been working here at the Haikou People's Hospital. Once we came here, we found that people were very welcoming to us. Strangers and colleagues and friends were very willing to help us a lot. So we really felt that kind of warm welcome from the Chinese people. We found here the natural environment was very clean and healthy, so that

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Kazakh man builds career, pursues dream in China's Hainan

STORY: Kazakh man builds career, pursues dream in China's Hainan SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hainan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUSLAN TULENOV, Deputy director of Division III, Investment Promotion, Hainan IEDB (Hainan International Economic Development Bureau) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RUSLAN TULENOV, Deputy director of Division III, Investment Promotion, Hainan IEDB (Hainan International Economic Development Bureau) 4. various of Hainan IEDB 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RUSLAN TULENOV, Deputy director of Division III, Investment Promotion, Hainan IEDB (Hainan International Economic Development Bureau) STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RUSLAN TULENOV, Deputy director of Division III, Investment Promotion, Hainan IEDB (Hainan International Economic Development Bureau) "The story started back in 2009 when I first visited Hainan. And I've been studying here for two years Chinese language and four years my b

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Why young Chinese streamline, personalize wedding ceremonies

STORY: Why young Chinese streamline, personalize wedding ceremonies SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of newlyweds 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAN LILI, Official of civil affairs administration center of Liangjiang New Area STORYLINE: As Gen Z and those born after 2000 gradually enter into marriage, the styles of weddings among young people have grown increasingly diverse in recent years. In contrast to the traditional grand and ceremonious weddings with intricate rituals, many young couples now gravitate toward cost-effective, experiential and simplified weddings. And some would integrate innovative and unique ideas into their wedding ceremonies, prioritizing meaningful elements over extravagant ones. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAN LILI, Official of civil affairs administration center of Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing "Firstly, marriage registration now features a more diverse array of personalized elements.

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Former Tibetan serf recalls 65 years of change

STORY: Former Tibetan serf recalls 65 years of change SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sonam Dhunzhup's daily life 2. file of serfs in Xizang 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): SONAM DHUNZHUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): SONAM DHUNZHUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang "I became a serf to the serf owner when I was eight years old, and my life was miserable back then." Sonam Dhunzhup was born in 1943 at Khesum manor in old Xizang. Before the democratic reform in 1959, for many generations, his ancestors worked as serfs at the Khesum manor. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): SONAM DHUNZHUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang "I lived a life oppressed by serf owners, often beaten by them. I didn't have enough to eat or warm clothes to wear. Some people would starve to death and some people would freeze to death." SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): SONAM

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Protest Demanding Justice For The Ayotzinapa Victims - Mexico

Relatives of the Ayotzinapa victims take part during a demonstration to demand justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of the rural school of Ayotzinapa Isidro Burgos after 9 years and 6 months. on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Demanding Justice For The Ayotzinapa Victims - Mexico

Relatives of the Ayotzinapa victims take part during a demonstration to demand justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of the rural school of Ayotzinapa Isidro Burgos after 9 years and 6 months. on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Demanding Justice For The Ayotzinapa Victims - Mexico

Students from rural schools in Ayotzinapa take part during a demonstration to demand justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of the rural school of Ayotzinapa Isidro Burgos after 9 years and 6 months. on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Demanding Justice For The Ayotzinapa Victims - Mexico

Relatives of the Ayotzinapa victims take part during a demonstration to demand justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of the rural school of Ayotzinapa Isidro Burgos after 9 years and 6 months. on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Demanding Justice For The Ayotzinapa Victims - Mexico

Students from rural schools in Ayotzinapa take part during a demonstration to demand justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of the rural school of Ayotzinapa Isidro Burgos after 9 years and 6 months. on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Demanding Justice For The Ayotzinapa Victims - Mexico

Relatives of the Ayotzinapa victims take part during a demonstration to demand justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of the rural school of Ayotzinapa Isidro Burgos after 9 years and 6 months. on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Demanding Justice For The Ayotzinapa Victims - Mexico

Relatives of the Ayotzinapa victims take part during a demonstration to demand justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of the rural school of Ayotzinapa Isidro Burgos after 9 years and 6 months. on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Demanding Justice For The Ayotzinapa Victims - Mexico

Relatives of the Ayotzinapa victims take part during a demonstration to demand justice for the disappearance of the 43 students of the rural school of Ayotzinapa Isidro Burgos after 9 years and 6 months. on March 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABABACAPRESS.COM

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Health institute warns of rising overweight in Italy

STORY: Health institute warns of rising overweight in Italy SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Rome STORYLINE: The percentage of the overweight population is slowly on the rise in Italy, especially in the poorer southern region, according to the latest data released Monday by the country's High Institute for Health (ISS). Italy has long been among the healthiest countries in the world, with a life expectancy of 84.2 years in 2023, one of the best rates in the world, according to Worldometers. However, the ISS data showed that 43 percent of the country's population was "overweight" or "obese" between 2021 and 2022. The majority of those with weight issues in Italy are classified as "overweight," which is defined by the World Health Organization as those with a "condition of excessive fat deposits." That category accounts for 32.6 percent of the population, nearly one person in three. Accordi

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Chinese rural film projectionist's 48-year passion for his career

STORY: Chinese rural film projectionist's 48-year passion for his career SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: CONGHUA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Huang Shuhui 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG SHUHUI, Movie projectionist 3. various of Huang's movie projection team 4. various of Huang and his son 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG JIAHONG, Son of Huang Shuhui 6. various of Huang's film museum STORYLINE: Huang Shuhui, who has been dedicated to the film projection industry since graduating from junior high school, is one of the first rural film projectionists in the Conghua District of south China's Guangzhou City. Over the past 48 years, he has worked diligently in his post, often traveling between different places in the province, to show the film to people in rural areas. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG SHUHUI, Movie projectionist "There could be ten to twenty thousand, or even tens of thousands of people in a town. It was a great honor for me to bec

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Chinese online literature attracts worldwide fans

STORY: Chinese online literature attracts worldwide fans SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 5-8, 2023 & File DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of online literature writers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIE MOXI, Online literature writer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN YE, Online literature writer STORYLINE: In recent years, online novels with distinctive Chinese features, characterized by imaginative story plots and a strong sense of immersion, have emerged as important ways for cross-cultural communication. According to a report released by the China Audio-video and Digital Publishing Association in late 2023, the total revenue of China's online novel industry reached 31.78 billion yuan (about 4.47 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, up 18.94 percent year on year. Its overseas revenue accounted for 4.06 billion yuan (about 0.56 billion U.S. dollars) during that period, an increase of 39.87 percent year on year. The report said, Chinese online literary work

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Tibetan New Year attracts more tourists to feel festive vibe

STORY: Tibetan New Year attracts more tourists to feel festive vibe SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TASHI YANGZOM, Vendor SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG HANWEN, Tourist STORYLINE: This year's Tibetan New Year coincides with the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10. The local markets in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, witnessed an influx of tourists shopping and experiencing the vibe of the Tibetan festival. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TASHI YANGZOM, Vendor "As the Chinese New Year approaches, our business is getting better. Compared with previous years, this year there are more tourists of the Han ethnic group coming to visit the local market." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG HANWEN, Tourist "I came from Liaoning Province, and I'm a tourist here. I want to experience the custom and tradition of Xizang. There are a lot of things I haven't se

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Tea festival returns in Toronto

STORY: Tea festival returns in Toronto SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:43 LOCATION: TORONTO, Canada CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICCI LI, Staff from the Toronto Tea Festival 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Chinese tea artist STORYLINE: The Toronto Tea Festival, one of the most anticipated events for tea enthusiasts, was back for its milestone 10th annual celebration over the past weekend. Following the challenges of the past years, the festival is poised to continue its triumphant return, bringing together tea lovers, industry experts, and vendors in a celebration of all things tea. The 2024 Toronto Tea Festival promises an unparalleled experience with over 50 vendors showcasing a diverse range of teas, tea-related products, and accessories. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICCI LI, Staff from The Toronto Tea Festival "Tea is becoming so much more popular in Canada, so we're seeing a huge influx in popularity. We have a lot more Chi

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Farmers Block A64 Motorway - South Of Toulouse

A placard on a tractor, Today we feed you! Tomorrow??. 43 years of cots: 860€/month, what a shame. Farmers rally and blockades on the A64 at Carbonne. France, Carbonne January 20, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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American businessman eyes opportunities in China's Hainan

STORY: American businessman eyes opportunities in China's Hainan SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Randy Floyd working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RANDY FLOYD, Founder of Haikou Tongbang Chang Foreign Language Education Consulting Co., Ltd. 3. various of Hainan Province (file footage) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RANDY FLOYD, Founder of Haikou Tongbang Chang Foreign Language Education Consulting Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: American businessman Randy Floyd has stayed in China for 12 years. He established his own company in south China's Hainan Province several years ago, attracted by the promising opportunities and the favorable business environment. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RANDY FLOYD, Founder of Haikou Tongbang Chang Foreign Language Education Consulting Co., Ltd. "My name is Randy, and I'm from America. I've been in Hainan for six years, in China for almost 12 (years). I have a foreign language consultation compa

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River Story | From fishermen to guardians of Yangtze River

STORY: River Story | From fishermen to guardians of Yangtze River SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the patrol team working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU GANG, Patrol team member, former fisherman 3. various of the patrolling 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHOU GANG, Patrol team member, former fisherman 5. various of finless porpoises 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHOU GANG, Patrol team member, former fisherman STORYLINE: In 2021, a 10-year fishing ban took effect in the pivotal waters of the Yangtze River to restore biodiversity. Many former fishermen have thus taken on new roles. 43-year-old Zhou Gang is one of them. After retiring from fishing, Zhou joined an assist patrol team in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, to stop illegal fishing on the Yangtze River. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU GANG, Patrol team member, former fisherman "I've been a member of the patrol team for three years. We used

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Luc Besson expresses willingness to promote cultural exchanges between China, France

STORY: Luc Besson expresses willingness to promote cultural exchanges between China, France SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of audiences in the new film Dog Man's premiere in Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUC BESSON, French director 3. various of 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUC BESSON, French director 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUC BESSON, French director STORYLINE: French director Luc Besson has said he would love to participate in the cultural exchanges between China and his country. He made the remarks as his latest work Dogman premiered in Shanghai, a city he first visited about 25 years ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUC BESSON, French director "I came to Shanghai, I don't even remember, like 25 years ago and I love Shanghai. The last time I came was like four or five years ago. I'm impressed by the progress of the pollution control, because the effort that the people in Shanghai they did. They h

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Miao silver handcrafts shine beyond China's Guizhou

STORY: Miao silver handcrafts shine beyond China's Guizhou SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:12 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Miao people celebrating the festivals 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG SHENGFEI, Miao people 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG YONGFU, Miao silversmith 4. various of Miao silver ornaments 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG YONGFU, Miao silversmith STORYLINE: Local craftsmen are dedicated to developing the Miao silver jewelry-making technique in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou province. The Miao people have the tradition of wearing silver jewelry, especially during holidays. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIANG SHENGFEI, Miao people "This is my silver crown. My mother prepared it for me for the Guzang Festival, which is celebrated every 13 years." Zhang Yongfu, 43, is a Miao silversmith who has been forging silver jewelry for nearly 30 years. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG YONGFU, Mi

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Final official results show Greek conservatives win local elections

STORY: Final official results show Greek conservatives win local elections DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2nd round of the local government elections in Greece 2. various of Haris Doukas, Mayoral candidate who won 2nd round of the local government elections in Athens 3. various of Kostas Bakoyannis, Mayor of Athens 4. various of the 2nd round of the local government elections in Greece 5. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister STORYLINE: Greece's ruling conservative New Democracy (ND) party won local elections on Sunday, according to final official results released by the Interior Ministry on Monday. Greeks went to the polls on Oct. 8 and Oct. 15 to elect their representatives in 13 regions and 332 municipalities across the country for the next five years. Voting was repeated in regions and municipalities where no single party candidate - or coalition of candidates - managed to surpass the required 43 percent

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Participants of the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Students from various Normal Teachers' Schools participate in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Students from various Normal Teachers' Schools participate in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Students from various Normal Teachers' Schools participate in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Students from various Normal Teachers' Schools participate in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Students from various Normal Teachers' Schools participate in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Messages painted in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Students from various Normal Teachers' Schools participate in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Students from various Normal Teachers' Schools participate in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Messages painted in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Participants of the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Participants of the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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43 Missing Students 9th Anniversary - Mexico City

Students from various Normal Teachers' Schools participate in the march to commemorate the 9 years of the forced disappearance of the 43 students from the Ayotzinapa Normal School; They demand justice in the mobilization in Mexico City, Mexico, September 26, 2023. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM.