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(230803) -- NAPO COUNTY, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2008 by Xinhua photographer Zhang Ailin shows a view of Shuinongtun (above) and photo taken on July 30, 2023 by Xinhua photographer Zhou Hua shows new houses of villagers from Shuinongtun, in Napo County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Guangxi started at the end of 2008 an infrastructure project in its border area to improve the life of local people. During the five years between 2008 and 2012, Guangxi had conducted 8,801 projects in the Napo border area, covering various aspects of people's daily life including transportation, education, water supply, house renovation and so on, benefiting over 77,000 people from 59 villages in six townships. With continuous efforts of local government and people, living conditions in border area of Guangxi have been improved fundamentally. (Xinhua)

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Doraemon train

TOYAMA, Japan - A train featuring comic and animation character Doraemon is shown to reporters in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, on Sept. 4, 2012. The train will be operated from Sept. 8, 2012, to Aug. 31, 2013, in the hometown of the comics' creator, Fujiko F Fujio. The train will be run in a project to commemorate Doraemon's birthday, which the comics say is Sept. 3, 2112.

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Zoo soliciting name for recovered penguin

NAGANO, Japan - Photo shows a Humboldt penguin chick at Suzaka Zoological Gardens, a zoo in Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 31, 2012. The zoo began on Sept. 4 soliciting names for the chick, which escaped from a pool at least twice in August but was soon recovered each time.

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Serena Williams at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot in a match against Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain during the second round of the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 30, 2012. Williams won 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the third round.

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Serena Williams at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Serena Williams of the United States pumps her fist after defeating Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain in the second round of the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 30, 2012. Williams won 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the third round.

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Court battle between Samsung and Apple

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows two smartphones -- Samsung Electronics Co.'s Galaxy(R) and Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4 -- at the center of a copyright case between the two electronics makers. The Tokyo District Court ruled on Aug. 31, 2012, that Samsung had not infringed Apple's smartphone and tablet computer patent in the latest ruling in a global court battle waged by the two rivals.

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Nishikori cruises into 3rd round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Tim Smyczek of the United States during the second round of the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 30, 2012. Nishikori won 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the third round.

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Nishikori cruises into 3rd round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot in a match against Tim Smyczek of the United States during the second round of the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 30, 2012. Nishikori won 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the third round.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - A suspended man carries the Paralympic torch during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Paralympic Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - A suspended man carries the Paralympic torch during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Paralympic Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - British athletes march during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken Aug. 29, 2012, shows fireworks during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking attends the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken Aug. 29, 2012, shows fireworks during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - A little girl smiles holding a British flag during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Britain's Queen Elizabeth attends the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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M5.6 quake jolts Miyagi Pref.

SENDAI, Japan - The entrance door of a home electronics store is broken following an earthquake in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Aug. 30, 2012. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 jolted the northeastern Japanese prefecture at 4:05 a.m. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows the South African flag-bearer during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows the North Korean flag-bearer during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows a scene from the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The Games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Japanese athletes march during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Japanese athletes march during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - A crowd cheers as British athletes march during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Paralympics opening ceremony

LONDON, Britain - Japanese athletes march during the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London on Aug. 29, 2012. The games kicked off with an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part.

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Day before start of Paralympic Games

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows British soldiers dispatched to the Olympic Park in London to maintain security on Aug. 28, 2012, the day before the start of the Paralympic Games. With an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part, the Paralympics will be held until Sept. 9.

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Day before start of Paralympic Games

LONDON, Britain - Photo shows the Olympic Park in London, with the Olympic Stadium shown in the background, on Aug. 28, 2012, the day before the start of the Paralympic Games. With an estimated 4,300 athletes from a record 166 countries and regions taking part, the Paralympics will be held until Sept. 9.

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Nishikori at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays a shot during his first round men's singles match against Argentine qualifier Guido Andreozzi at the U.S. Open championship in New York on Aug. 27, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the second round by winning 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

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Young Nadeshiko beat Switzerland

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Hikaru Naomoto (8) scores her team's fourth goal on penalty kick during the second half of their Under-20 Women's World Cup Group A final game against Switzerland at National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2012. Japan won 4-0, setting up a quarterfinal match with South Korea.

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Young Nadeshiko beat Switzerland

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Asuka Nishikawa (L back) scores her team's third goal during the second half of their Under-20 Women's World Cup Group A final game against Switzerland at National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2012. Japan won 4-0, setting up a quarterfinal match with South Korea.

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Young Nadeshiko beat Switzerland

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Yoko Tanaka scores her and her team's second goal on a free kick during the second half of their Under-20 Women's World Cup Group A final game against Switzerland at National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2012. Japan won 4-0, setting up a quarterfinal match with South Korea.

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Young Nadeshiko beat Switzerland

TOKYO, Japan - Combined photos show Japan's Yoko Tanaka scoring her team's first goal on a free kick with her right foot during the first half (L) and the second on a free kick with her left during the second half (R) of an Under-20 Women's World Cup Group A final game against Switzerland at National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2012. Japan won 4-0, setting up a quarterfinal match with South Korea.

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Young Nadeshiko beat Switzerland

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Yoko Tanaka scores her team's first goal on a free kick during the first half of their Under-20 Women's World Cup Group A final game against Switzerland at National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2012. Japan won 4-0, setting up a quarterfinal match with South Korea.

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Young Nadeshiko beat Switzerland

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Yoko Tanaka scores her team's first goal on a free kick during the first half of their Under-20 Women's World Cup Group A final game against Switzerland at National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2012. Japan won 4-0, setting up a quarterfinal match with South Korea.

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Myanmar ends censorship of local print media

YANGON, Myanmar - Local journalists stage a demonstration in Yangon on Aug. 4, 2012, calling for the end of media censorship after the Myanmar government ordered the temporary suspension of two local weekly papers. The government announced on Aug. 20 that it has decided to abolish censorship of the country's print media.

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Japan defeat Mexico in Under-20 Women's World Cup

RIFU, Japan - Japan's Yoko Tanaka scores the team's fourth goal against Mexico during the second half of the Under-20 Women's World Cup at Miyagi Stadium in the town of Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on Aug. 19, 2012. Japan won 4-1.

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Japan defeat Mexico in Under-20 Women's World Cup

RIFU, Japan - Japan's Hikaru Naomoto (C back) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal against Mexico during the second half of the Under-20 Women's World Cup at Miyagi Stadium in the town of Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on Aug. 19, 2012. Japan won 4-1.

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Japan defeat Mexico in Under-20 Women's World Cup

RIFU, Japan - Japan's Kumi Yokoyama scores the team's third goal against Mexico during the second half of the Under-20 Women's World Cup at Miyagi Stadium in the town of Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on Aug. 19, 2012. Japan won 4-1.

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Japan defeat Mexico in Under-20 Women's World Cup

RIFU, Japan - Japan's Yoko Tanaka scores the team's fourth goal against Mexico during the second half of the Under-20 Women's World Cup at Miyagi Stadium in the town of Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on Aug. 19, 2012. Japan won 4-1.

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Japan defeat Mexico in Under-20 Women's World Cup

RIFU, Japan - Japan's Hanae Shibata (R front) scores the team's opening goal against Mexico during the first half of the Under-20 Women's World Cup at Miyagi Stadium in the town of Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on Aug. 19, 2012. Japan won 4-1.

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Japan defeat Mexico in Under-20 Women's World Cup

RIFU, Japan - Japan's Hanae Shibata scores the team's opening goal against Mexico during the first half of the Under-20 Women's World Cup at Miyagi Stadium in the town of Rifu, Miyagi Prefecture, on Aug. 19, 2012. Japan won 4-1.

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Cakir Alptekin wins gold in women's 1,500 meters

LONDON, Britain - Turkey's Asli Cakir Alptekin (C), wins the gold in the women's 1,500 meters at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. Cakir Alptekin finished with a time of 4 minutes, 10.23 seconds.

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Japan lose to Mexico in men's semifinal

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Yuki Otsu (7) celebrates with Daisuke Suzuki (13), Hiroki Sakai (4) and Hotaru Yamaguchi after scoring the team's opening goal during the first half of a men's soccer semifinal match against Mexico at Wembley Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 7, 2012. Japan lost to Mexico 3-1 and failed to advance to the final.

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U.S., Japanese NGOs meet over tsunami debris in N. America

PORTLAND, United States - Hiroshi Kaneko (C) and Azusa Kojima (R) of the Japan Environmental Action Network scout for trash on a beach and discuss the problem of marine debris with Dave Pittenger (2nd from R) of the U.S.-based NPO Ocean Conservancy and Cannon Beach City Manager Rich Mays (2nd from L) on Aug. 4, 2012, in Cannon Beach, Oregon. The beach visit kicked off a three-day meeting between the Japanese and U.S. NGOs about debris from the March 2011 tsunami in Japan that is headed for North America.

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Sun grabs gold in men's 1500m freestyle

LONDON, Britain - China's Sun Yang celebrates his gold medal finish in the men's 1500-meter freestyle at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 4, 2012. Sun finished with a new world record time of 14 minutes, 31.02 seconds.