Xiangqi grandly debuted with its 18th world championship kicking off in U.S. Space City

STORY: Xiangqi grandly debuted with its 18th world championship kicking off in U.S. Space City SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of players and competition STORYLINE: In a significant moment for Xiangqi, an ancient Chinese board game, world-class competitors and enthusiasts gathered in Houston, also known as the U.S. Space City, in Texas, for the commencement of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship on Sunday night. Demonstrating the global appeal of Xiangqi, which is often referred to as Chinese chess, the prestigious event also represents the first time the tournament has been held on American soil. The week-long competition, together with the 4th World Youth Xiangqi Championship being held concurrently, attracts a total of 84 participants from 13 countries and regions, according to the organizers. The World Xiangqi Federation (WXF), the American Xiangqi Association, the Houston Xiangqi Association, and the

Türkiye aims growing EV market: president

STORY: Türkiye aims growing EV market: president SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an automobile factory in Kocaeli, Türkiye 2. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at the opening ceremony of the automobile factory in Kocaeli, Türkiye 3. various of an automobile factory in Kocaeli, Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Türkiye was proceeding on the path of having a rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market after launching its first domestically-produced electric car TOGG last year. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a car factory in the northwestern province of Kocaeli, Erdogan suggested that there would be fierce competition between the existing EV companies and the arrival of new actors into the market. "Our goal is to make our country one of the world's leading players in electric vehicle and battery production," he said.

1st round of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 held in Netherlands

STORY: 1st round of Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 held in Netherlands DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: WIJK AAN ZEE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 STORYLINE: The first round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 kicked off in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, on Saturday. The "Wimbledon of Chess" attracts the best chess grandmasters in the world, along with thousands of amateur players. During this year's tournament, there are both onsite audience and online visitors from around the world. This year marks the 85th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, which will be lasted until Jan. 29. Chinese chess player Ding Liren is competing in the current tournament. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. (XHTV)

Rugby: Japan coach Jamie Joseph on training camp members

Rugby: Japan coach Jamie Joseph on training camp members

Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2022. The same day, the country's rugby governing body announced 52 players for the national team's training camp starting Sept. 5 in Beppu, Oita Prefecture.

Sunwolves-Rebels Super Rugby match

Sunwolves-Rebels Super Rugby match

Sunwolves players look dejected after a 52-7 loss to the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 25, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sunwolves-Rebels Super Rugby match

Sunwolves-Rebels Super Rugby match

Sunwolves players look dejected after a 52-7 loss to the Melbourne Rebels in a Super Rugby match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on May 25, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Rubgy: Sungoliath beat Shuttles 52-15

Rubgy: Sungoliath beat Shuttles 52-15

Suntory Sungoliath players celebrate after their 52-15 win against Toyota Industries Shuttles in a Japan Rugby Top League match at Hanazono Stadium in the western Japan city of Higashiosaka on Oct. 22, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan wheelchair rugby team advances to semis

Japan wheelchair rugby team advances to semis

Players of the Japanese wheelchair rugby team celebrate after defeating France 57-52 in a pool phase group B match at the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics on Sept. 15, 2016, to advance to the semifinals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo