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China's Tianjin welcomes foreign visitors with expanded visa-free policy for cruise travel

STORY: China's Tianjin welcomes foreign visitors with expanded visa-free policy for cruise travel SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:03 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cruise ship "Mediterranea" arrival and tourist arrivals STORYLINE: The cruise ship "Mediterranea" carrying more than 2,400 passengers docked at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port on Friday. Among them, nearly 800 foreign tourists have enjoyed the convenience brought by the new visa-free entry policy. China implemented a policy on May 15 allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline. Effective measures have also been introduced to provide more convenience for cross-border travel. In 2024, Tianjin International Cruise Home Port is expected to receive 100 inbound cruise ships and more than 300,000 inbound passengers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240515) -- BEIJING, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. (GCAM) maintain an inbound airplane at a hangar of an aircraft maintenance base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 13, 2024. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft of South Korea's Jeju Air has recently undergone maintenance by GCAM, which is also the maiden order for maintenance of inbound aircraft from South Korea at the Hainan Free Trade Port. The service is expected to last for about 16 days, eligible to preferential treatments of the free trade port including exemption of cash deposit as well as bonded aviation fuel and duty-free maintenance supplies. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-SOUTH KOREA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

(240514) -- HAIKOU, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. (GCAM) operates inside the cabin of an inbound airplane at a hangar of an aircraft maintenance base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 13, 2024. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft of South Korea's Jeju Air has recently undergone maintenance by GCAM, which is also the maiden order for maintenance of inbound aircraft from South Korea at the Hainan Free Trade Port. The service is expected to last for about 16 days, eligible to preferential treatments of the free trade port including exemption of cash deposite as well as duty-free fuel and maintenance supplies. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-SOUTH KOREA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

(240514) -- HAIKOU, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. (GCAM) operate inside the cargo hold of an inbound airplane at a hangar of an aircraft maintenance base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 13, 2024. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft of South Korea's Jeju Air has recently undergone maintenance by GCAM, which is also the maiden order for maintenance of inbound aircraft from South Korea at the Hainan Free Trade Port. The service is expected to last for about 16 days, eligible to preferential treatments of the free trade port including exemption of cash deposite as well as duty-free fuel and maintenance supplies. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-SOUTH KOREA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

(240514) -- HAIKOU, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. (GCAM) operate inside the cockpit of an inbound airplane at a hangar of an aircraft maintenance base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 13, 2024. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft of South Korea's Jeju Air has recently undergone maintenance by GCAM, which is also the maiden order for maintenance of inbound aircraft from South Korea at the Hainan Free Trade Port. The service is expected to last for about 16 days, eligible to preferential treatments of the free trade port including exemption of cash deposite as well as duty-free fuel and maintenance supplies. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-SOUTH KOREA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

(240514) -- HAIKOU, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. (GCAM) maintain an inbound airplane at a hangar of an aircraft maintenance base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 13, 2024. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft of South Korea's Jeju Air has recently undergone maintenance by GCAM, which is also the maiden order for maintenance of inbound aircraft from South Korea at the Hainan Free Trade Port. The service is expected to last for about 16 days, eligible to preferential treatments of the free trade port including exemption of cash deposite as well as duty-free fuel and maintenance supplies. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-SOUTH KOREA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

(240514) -- HAIKOU, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. (GCAM) operates inside the cabin of an inbound airplane at a hangar of an aircraft maintenance base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 13, 2024. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft of South Korea's Jeju Air has recently undergone maintenance by GCAM, which is also the maiden order for maintenance of inbound aircraft from South Korea at the Hainan Free Trade Port. The service is expected to last for about 16 days, eligible to preferential treatments of the free trade port including exemption of cash deposite as well as duty-free fuel and maintenance supplies. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-SOUTH KOREA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

(240514) -- HAIKOU, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. (GCAM) operates inside the cockpit of an inbound airplane at a hangar of an aircraft maintenance base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 13, 2024. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft of South Korea's Jeju Air has recently undergone maintenance by GCAM, which is also the maiden order for maintenance of inbound aircraft from South Korea at the Hainan Free Trade Port. The service is expected to last for about 16 days, eligible to preferential treatments of the free trade port including exemption of cash deposite as well as duty-free fuel and maintenance supplies. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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Duty-free shopping boom in China's resort island during summer vacation

STORY: Duty-free shopping boom in China's resort island during summer vacation DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various aerial shots of Haikou International Duty-Free Shopping Complex 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU BEI, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG SHAN, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YAO XINYU, Salesman, Haikou International Duty-Free Shopping Complex STORYLINE: With the arrival of summer holidays, south China's island province of Hainan attracts a steady stream of visitors coming to experience its charm, which lies not only in picturesque scenery, but also duty-free shopping. For the Haikou International Duty-Free Shopping Complex, which opened last October in Haikou, capital of Hainan, this is a first taste of the summer vacation experience. With a construction area of around 280,000 square meters, it is the world's largest stand-alone duty-free shopping mall, featuring more than 800 international and domestic brands. SOUNDBITE

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Adlington wins women's 800 free

SHANGHAI, China - Britain's Rebecca Adlington wins the women's 800-meter freestyle at the world championships in Shanghai on July 30, 2011.

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Adlington wins women's 800 free

SHANGHAI, China - Britain's Rebecca Adlington celebrates after winning the women's 800-meter freestyle at the world championships in Shanghai on July 30, 2011.

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Sun wins 800 free at world c'ships

SHANGHAI, China - China's Sun Yang celebrates after he wins the men's 800 free at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 27, 2011.

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Ishii signs free agent deal with Seibu Lions

TOKYO, Japan - Left-hander Kazuhisa Ishii speaks at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 25 after the Pacific League's Seibu Lions announced acquiring the former major league pitcher, who has singed with a two-year, 800 million yen deal after filing for free agency earlier this month.

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(5)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

WAKI, Japan - High school classmates of Japan's Ai Shibata and swimming school trainees in the town of Waki, Tokushima Prefecture, rejoice Aug. 21 after Shibata won the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20.

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(6)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece - The parents of Japan's Ai Shibata, who won the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics, cheer their daughter during the medal ceremony at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20.

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(3)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece -- Japan's Ai Shibata, who won the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics, sheds tears during the award ceremony at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20.

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(2)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece -- Japan's Ai Shibata (L) responds to cheers from fans after winning the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20.

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(4)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece -- Japan's Ai Shibata, who won the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics, shows off the gold medal at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20.

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(1)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece -- Japan's Ai Shibata beats all comers in the women's 800-meter free to claim Japan's third gold medal in the pool in the Athens Olympics at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20.

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Mega duty-free shopping complex opens in China's Hainan

STORY: Mega duty-free shopping complex opens in China's Hainan DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the duty-free shop STORYLINE: The world's largest stand-alone duty-free shopping mall opened Friday in Haikou, the capital of China's island province of Hainan. Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex, developed by China Duty Free Group, covers a construction area of around 280,000 square meters and features more than 800 well-known international and domestic brands. A researcher at Hainan Normal University said the complex's opening would further attract overseas consumption and boost the construction of Hainan into an international tourism and consumption center. Starting July 1, 2020, Hainan has increased its annual tax-free shopping quota from 30,000 yuan (about 4,100 U.S. dollars) to 100,000 yuan (about 13,700 U.S. dollars) per person. The categories of duty-free goods have been expanded from 38 to 45, with electronic prod

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Ishii signs free agent deal with Seibu Lions

TOKYO, Japan - Left-hander Kazuhisa Ishii speaks at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Nov. 25 after the Pacific League's Seibu Lions announced acquiring the former major league pitcher, who has singed with a two-year, 800 million yen deal after filing for free agency earlier this month. (Kyodo)

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The Terminator (1984)

Arnold Schwarzenegger Characters: Terminator Film: The Terminator (USA/UK 1984) Director: James Cameron 26 October 1984 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER stars as the T-800. Licensed by Channel 5 Broadcasting. Contact Channel 5 Stills: 0207 550 5583/5509/5544. Free for editorial press and listings use in connection with the current broadcast of Channel 5 programmes only. This image may only be reproduced with the prior written consent of Channel 5. All rights reserved. Not for any form of advertising, internet use or in connection with the sale of any product. Date: 26 October 1984

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The Terminator (1984)

Arnold Schwarzenegger Characters: Terminator Film: The Terminator (USA/UK 1984) Director: James Cameron 26 October 1984 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER stars as the T-800. Licensed by Channel 5 Broadcasting. Contact Channel 5 Stills: 0207 550 5583/5509/5544. Free for editorial press and listings use in connection with the current broadcast of Channel 5 programmes only. This image may only be reproduced with the prior written consent of Channel 5. All rights reserved. Not for any form of advertising, internet use or in connection with the sale of any product. Date: 26 October 1984

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(6)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece - The parents of Japan's Ai Shibata, who won the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics, cheer their daughter during the medal ceremony at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20. (Kyodo)

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(3)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece -- Japan's Ai Shibata, who won the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics, sheds tears during the award ceremony at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20. (Kyodo)

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(2)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece -- Japan's Ai Shibata (L) responds to cheers from fans after winning the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20. (Kyodo)

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(5)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

WAKI, Japan - High school classmates of Japan's Ai Shibata and swimming school trainees in the town of Waki, Tokushima Prefecture, rejoice Aug. 21 after Shibata won the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20. (Kyodo)

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(1)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece -- Japan's Ai Shibata beats all comers in the women's 800-meter free to claim Japan's third gold medal in the pool in the Athens Olympics at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20. (Kyodo)

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(4)Shibata wins women's 800 free in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece -- Japan's Ai Shibata, who won the women's 800-meter free in the Athens Olympics, shows off the gold medal at the Olympic Aquatic Centre on Aug. 20. (Kyodo)

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Adlington wins women's 800 free

SHANGHAI, China - Britain's Rebecca Adlington celebrates after winning the women's 800-meter freestyle at the world championships in Shanghai on July 30, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Adlington wins women's 800 free

SHANGHAI, China - Britain's Rebecca Adlington wins the women's 800-meter freestyle at the world championships in Shanghai on July 30, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Sun wins 800 free at world c'ships

SHANGHAI, China - China's Sun Yang celebrates after he wins the men's 800 free at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on July 27, 2011. (Kyodo)