Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s President (R) attend a meeting with Authorities, Representatives of Civil Society, and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore on September 12, 2024. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s President (R) attend a meeting with Authorities, Representatives of Civil Society, and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore on September 12, 2024. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s President (R) attend a meeting with Authorities, Representatives of Civil Society, and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore on September 12, 2024. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s President (R) attend a meeting with Authorities, Representatives of Civil Society, and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore on September 12, 2024. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s President (L) attend a meeting with Authorities, Representatives of Civil Society, and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore on September 12, 2024. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s President (R) attend a meeting with Authorities, Representatives of Civil Society, and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore on September 12, 2024. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis Welcomed In Singapour

Pope Francis and Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore’s President (R) attend a meeting with Authorities, Representatives of Civil Society, and members of the Diplomatic Corps at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore on September 12, 2024. Singapore is the fourth stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis At The Presidential Palace In Dili - Timor Leste

Pope Francis and East Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta attend a meeting with authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps at the Presidential Palace in Dili, Timor Leste on September 09, 2024. Timor Leste is the third stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis Meets Street Children - Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis meets with street children and disabled children at the Caritas Technical Secondary School in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 7, 2024. Pope Francis greeted some 800 children in the care of Street Ministry and Callan Services. Street Ministry, run by the Sisters of the Society of the Heart of Jesus, cares for impoverished children, aged 7 to 14, providing them with essential needs and education. Callan Services is the largest provider of services for children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea. At the end a group from the Street Ministry performed a traditional song and dance. Papua New Guinea is the second stop of a marathon 12-day tour to the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta 5

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta 4

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta 3

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: Tens Of Thousands Of Catholics Join Mass With Pope Francis In Jakarta 2

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. Tens of thousands of people attended the mass and welcomed the Pope.

Indonesia: People Welcome Pope Francis’ Arrival For Mass Outside Jakarta GBK Stadium

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican, held a giant Mass at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday, September 5. A large crowd welcomed his arrival outside the stadium.

China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection

STORY: China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARAZ BAGRILI, Head of the International Organization Cooperation Department, Ministry for Culture of Azerbaijan 4. various of the event STORYLINE: The 2nd Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, from Wednesday to Thursday, attracting around 150 attendees from 23 countries and 2 international organizations. The alliance has been running for a year. Attendees from China and other countries to the meeting have spoken highly of China's efforts and shared their views on the future of cultural heritage protection in Asia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum "I have a deep feeling about this meeting.

Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner launches first air route to Central Asia

STORY: Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner launches first air route to Central Asia SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ARJ21 jetliner 2. various of passengers boarding 3. various of ARJ21 jetliner taking off STORYLINE: China's homegrown regional jetliner, the ARJ21, launched its first air route to Central Asia on Friday, according to Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), its developer. The aircraft was operated by Chengdu Airlines. It took off from Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 10:38 a.m. on Friday and arrived in Khujand in Tajikistan more than two hours later, COMAC said. The opening of the air route will further promote exchanges between Kashgar and Khujand in fields including economy, culture and tourism, contributing to the development of the "Air Silk Road," according to COMAC. As a pioneer of Chinese commercial airplanes, the ARJ21 was pu

Joint China-Central Asia archaeological work on ancient Silk Road yields results

STORY: Joint China-Central Asia archaeological work on ancient Silk Road yields results SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:45 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of archaeological excavation sites 2. SOUNDBTIE (Chinese): TANG YUNPENG, Lecturer from Northwest University, China STORYLINE: Since 2009, the Central Asia archaeological team from Northwest University in China has cooperated with Central Asian countries to carry out archaeological excavations for more than 70 times. During the excavations, important ruins such as the Sazagan Ruins and the Rabat Ruins were excavated, and important cultural relics of ancient people such as those in Yuezhi and Kangju were identified. The excavation findings have provided empirical evidence and scientific basis for elucidating the history of the ancient Silk Road, and important efforts have been made to restore the historical sites along the ancient Silk Road. SOUNDBTIE (Chinese): TANG YUNPENG, Lecturer from

Chinese and French scholars hold dialogue of ancient capital civilizations

STORY: Chinese and French scholars hold dialogue of ancient capital civilizations SHOOTING TIME: May 7 and May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Beijing/Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dialogue of ancient capital civilizations (Beijing-Paris) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SHAHBAZ KHAN, Director and Representative to UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia 3. various of street views in Paris STORYLINE: Chinese and French scholars held a dialogue of ancient capital civilizations (Beijing-Paris) early this month. The dialogue aimed to promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations through discussions on historical and cultural protection, urban planning, Olympic cities, among others. SOUNDBITE (English): SHAHBAZ KHAN, Director and Representative to UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia "Today, as you know, we stand at the crossroads of history and future. It is imperative that we recognize the pivotal role of culture in shaping sustainable societies. T

Young scholars discuss opportunities for China, Russia

STORY: Young scholars discuss opportunities for China, Russia SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): K.V. BABAEV, Director of the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: With China and Russia celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, the "Sino-Russian Young Scholars Forum: Future Development of Bilateral Relations in the New Environment" co-hosted by Jilin University and the Russian Academy of Sciences was held Thursday in northeast China's Jilin Province. Dozens of scholars from China and Russia gathered to discuss new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in fields such as economy, trade, and culture. Director of the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences K.V. Babaev believes that young people from both countries should co

CHINA-BEIJING-CAI QI-BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ASIA SOCIETY-CO-CHAIR-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CAI QI-BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ASIA SOCIETY-CO-CHAIR-MEETING (CN)

(240412) -- BEIJING, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, meets with John L. Thornton, co-chair of the Board of Trustees of the Asia Society, in Beijing, capital of China, April 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

CHINA-BEIJING-CAI QI-BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ASIA SOCIETY-CO-CHAIR-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CAI QI-BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ASIA SOCIETY-CO-CHAIR-MEETING (CN)

(240412) -- BEIJING, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, meets with John L. Thornton, co-chair of the Board of Trustees of the Asia Society, in Beijing, capital of China, April 12, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Xiaohua, founder and CEO of Daojia Group, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Envisioning an Age-Friendly Society" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Bingwen, director of the center of International Social Security of Chinese Academy of Social Science, also a professor of University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Envisioning an Age-Friendly Society" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A panel discussion themed on "Envisioning an Age-Friendly Society" is held during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Klaus Schustereder, president of the Physis Foundation, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Envisioning an Age-Friendly Society" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Junhui, chief investment officer of China Life Insurance (Group) Company, also chairman of China Life Pension Company Limited, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Envisioning an Age-Friendly Society" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sun Xiansheng, chairman of council of the International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS) and the 4th secretary general of International Energy Forum, speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Low-Carbon Energy Transformation" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

Turkish police detain 434 suspects in anti-narcotics operations

STORY: Turkish police detain 434 suspects in anti-narcotics operations SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the anti-narcotics operations launched by Turkish police (courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: Turkish police have detained 434 suspected drug traffickers in anti-narcotics operations across 53 provinces, the country's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Thursday. The police seized a total of 1,043 kg of narcotics and 387,000 narcotic pills during the operations, Yerlikaya noted on social media platform X. "I want our esteemed nation to know that we will never allow drug dealers to poison our future, our youth, and our society. Our operations against drug traffickers and street dealers will continue resolutely across every corner of our country," he added. Located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Türkiye has been grappling with international drug smuggling for years. Turki

China: “UFO” Over Heilongjiang Captured On Camera

This footage shows a blazing object streaking and breaking apart across the night sky over China's Heilongjiang Province on March 25. According to media reports, residents in several cities in the Heilongjiang Province including Yichun and Heihe witnessed the "UFO" at around 6:30 p.m. In an interview, the Astronomical Society of Heilongjiang Province said that the trajectory of the flying object is different to that of a meteorite or comet. The object might be a part of a man-made spacecraft that fell back to Earth after being affected by recent geomagnetic storms.

Passenger trips on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway hit 2 mln

STORY: Passenger trips on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway hit 2 mln SHOOTING TIME: March 3, 2024 DATELINE: March 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of passengers at a railway station in Jakarta STORYLINE: The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), the first of its kind in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has transported more than 2 million passengers in total, said China Railway International Limited on Sunday. According to the company, the HSR has been safely operating for 139 days, carrying a total of 2,008,387 passengers, since its official operation on Oct. 17, 2023. At present, the HSR's daily train trips have been increased from 14 to 40, and the number of passenger seats has tripled from 8,400 to more than 24,000. The highest number of passengers sent in a single day was 21,537, while the highest daily seat occupancy rate recorded was 99.6 percent. To better meet the needs of passengers, a dynamic fare policy was introduced, the operation

In Harbin's icy embrace, tourists flock to offer condolences, cherish memories

STORY: In Harbin's icy embrace, tourists flock to offer condolences, cherish memories SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors in the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army STORYLINE: Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has emerged as a top winter destination since the beginning of the year. However, amid the joyous festivities at popular spots like the Ice-Snow World theme park, tens of thousands have also flocked to a memorial outside the city center. Braving the freezing weather, people queue up patiently to enter the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army. The notorious Unit 731 was a top-secret biological and chemical warfare research base established in Harbin as the nerve center for Japanese biological warfare in China and Southeast Asia during World War II. At least 3

Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey

STORY: Istanbul becomes popular destination for solo travelers: survey SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul airport in Türkiye 2. various of Istanbul city, Istiklal Street, train carrying passengers, thousands of people walking down the street STORYLINE: Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, stands out in a recent survey as one of the most desirable travel destinations for solo travelers. The city ranked third in 2023 on the "top 20 European cities for solo travelers list" released by the Hungarian-based airline company Wizz Air in January based on Tripadvisor reviews. "Istanbul boasts a stellar 67 percent approval rating from tourists, earning it a five-star rating. Restaurants, in particular, received an outstanding 71 percent excellence rating," said the report. Stretching across Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the most visited city in the country by foreigners, hosting 16 million tourists d