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(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor promotes a hand-woven figurine at a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays a dough modelling art work during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays tiger-themed clay figurines during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor introduces a Caozhou dough figurine to visitors at a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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A glimpse of Nishan Sacredland at Confucius's birthplace in China's Shandong

STORY: A glimpse of Nishan Sacredland at Confucius's birthplace in China's Shandong DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nishan Sacredland STORYLINE: The Nishan Sacredland, a cultural tourism destination, is located in Qufu City, the birthplace of Confucius, in east China's Shandong Province. Confucius (551-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. With a giant statue of Confucius and a study center, the Nishan Sacredland has become a comprehensive cultural base for tourism, recreation, cultural exchange and education. The World Internet Conference Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization is being held here from June 25 to 27 this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jinan, China. (XHTV)

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Lead ship of whaling fleet returns to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - The 8,044-ton Nisshin Maru, the lead ship of a Japanese whaling fleet, returns to Oi Marine Products Wharf in Tokyo's Ota Ward on April 15 after completing a five-month research mission in the Antarctic Ocean. The six-vessel fleet caught a total of 551 whales during the mission, only 60 percent of an initially planned 900 whales due to acts of sabotage by anti-whaling activists.

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Unified university entrance exams begin across Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Students take unified entrance exams at the University of Tokyo Jan. 21, the first day of the two-day tests across Japan. The number of applicants is 551,382, down 18,568 from last year.

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Indonesia plans to develop free trade zone in Aceh

SABANG, Indonesia - The photo shows Sabang Island, Indonesia. The Indonesian government plans to develop Sabang Island in troubled Aceh Province as a free trade zone in an attempt to prevent Aceh from going independent. Jakarta also plans to develop the area's social infrastructure in five years from next year, using 551 billion rupiah (78.5 million U.S. dollars) for roads, harbors and airports.

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Maltese version of Analects of Confucius makes debut at book festival

STORY: Maltese version of Analects of Confucius makes debut at book festival DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book festival and the booth for The Analects of Confucius STORYLINE: A Maltese version of The Analects of Confucius made its debut at the 2022 Malta Book Festival on Wednesday. The new book was presented by Malta's SKS Publishers at the event, which is set to last until Sunday. Joe Borg, executive secretary of SKS, told Xinhua at the festival that the company had collaborated with Chinese publisher Shandong Friendship Publishing House on the book. The Analects of Confucius, or Lunyu in Chinese, is a collection of ideas and sayings from the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.). It has now been translated into Maltese for the first time. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Sept. 28, 2022 shows a ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-CONFUCIUS-ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY (CN)

(220928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the 2,573rd birth anniversary of Confucius is held at Confucius Temple in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2022. An educator and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 B.C.), who founded a school of thought known as Confucianism, profoundly influenced later generations of Chinese society. He was also the first to set up private schools in China that enrolled students from different social classes. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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Confucianism forum held in Confucius's birthplace

STORY: Confucianism forum held in Confucius's birthplace DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: QUFU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ROGER T. AMES, Professor with Peking University STORYLINE: A forum on Confucianism opened on Tuesday in the city of Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, the birthplace of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 B.C.), to discuss the ancient wisdom of Confucianism and explore the future of human beings. The forum coincided with the 2022 China (Qufu) International Confucius Cultural Festival, attracting more than 200 scholars at home and abroad at the opening ceremony. Themed "the Diversity of Human Civilizations and Shared Values of Mankind," the two-day event features high-level dialogues and a series of activities to boost international cooperation and development. SOUNDBITE (English): ROGER T. AMES, Professor with Peking University "Traversing any and all national, ethnic and religious boundaries, this p

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Lead ship of whaling fleet returns to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - The 8,044-ton Nisshin Maru, the lead ship of a Japanese whaling fleet, returns to Oi Marine Products Wharf in Tokyo's Ota Ward on April 15 after completing a five-month research mission in the Antarctic Ocean. The six-vessel fleet caught a total of 551 whales during the mission, only 60 percent of an initially planned 900 whales due to acts of sabotage by anti-whaling activists. (Kyodo)

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Indonesia plans to develop free trade zone in Aceh

SABANG, Indonesia - The photo shows Sabang Island, Indonesia. The Indonesian government plans to develop Sabang Island in troubled Aceh Province as a free trade zone in an attempt to prevent Aceh from going independent. Jakarta also plans to develop the area's social infrastructure in five years from next year, using 551 billion rupiah (78.5 million U.S. dollars) for roads, harbors and airports.