CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-SHANXI-QIKOU ANCIENT TOWN-TOURISM INDUSTRY (CN)

(231002) -- TAIYUAN, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villager Zhang Baosheng (front) rides a speedboat on the Yellow River in the Qikou ancient town of Linxian County, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Zhang once worked on ferries. In 2000 he got a driving license of speedboats and started to drive tourists on the Yellow River for sightseeing amid slack season of agricultural production. Qikou, an ancient riverine town along the Yellow River, was an important trade ferry in history. However, with the development of land transportation, the Qikou ancient town declined in terms of trade volume, leaving many of its historical buildings in disrepair. In recent years, local authorities have carried out protection and restoration of historical buildings and ancient dwellings in the Qikou ancient town. At the same time, the integrated development of culture and tourism is also promoted. Today the ancient town has become a popular tourist attraction. More than 5,000 people out of a population of about 30

CHINA-MOUNT CHO OYU-SUMMIT-EXPEDITION (CN)

CHINA-MOUNT CHO OYU-SUMMIT-EXPEDITION (CN)

(231001) -- LHASA, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Baosheng, on-site commander of the Mount Cho Oyu expedition, declares success of the scientific research at a base camp at the altitude of 4,950 meters on Mount Cho Oyu, Oct. 1, 2023. A Chinese expedition team comprising 18 members reached the summit of Mount Cho Oyu, also known as Mt. Qowowuyag, at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday to carry out scientific research on the world's sixth-highest peak. This is the first time Chinese scientists have scaled a peak exceeding 8,000 meters in altitude apart from Mt. Qomolangma, the world's highest summit. Located on the China-Nepal border, Mt. Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8,201 meters. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Green is Gold: China's green transformation

STORY: Green is Gold: China's green transformation DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:55 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of a vineyard in Ningxia 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN YUAN, Owner of Yuanshi Vineyard 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN YUAN, Owner of Yuanshi Vineyard 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YUAN YUAN, Owner of Yuanshi Vineyard 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YU XIAOJIA, Owner of Lansai Vineyard 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): GONG YOUFA, Local villager 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MARGARET TRACY ANDREWS, Liberian tourist 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): LI BAOSHENG, Tour raft rower 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI HUA, Homestay owner 11. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ZHANG WEI, General Manager of Guilin Esquel Textiles Company Limited 12. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): WU ZHAN, Local resident 13. SOUNDBITE 11 (Chinese): HU ZHIGANG, Official of Langshan Mountain Tourism Resort Management Office 14. SOUNDBITE 12 (Chinese): HU ZHIGANG, Official of Langshan Mountain Tourism Resort Mana

Spring Festival in China's Henan celebrated with traditional folk performances

STORY: Spring Festival in China's Henan celebrated with traditional folk performances DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:55 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traditional folk performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU ZIQI, Tourist 3. various of traditional folk performances 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SU BAOSHENG, Performer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAO, Local resident STORYLINE: People in central China's Henan Province are celebrating the Spring Festival with traditional folk performances. In Qixian County, the time-honored Shehuo performance has attracted many visitors. Shehuo, a gala of folk performances including the lion and dragon dance, enjoys widespread popularity in rural areas across China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU ZIQI, Tourist "I felt the passion of the local people and the unique culture of the temple fair." In Suixian County, the streets come alive with a festive atmosphere as locals and tourists join the traditional Caijie performance. SOUNDBITE

Sichuan quake

Sichuan quake

YA'AN, China - A motorbike runs past a damaged building in Baosheng in Ya'an, in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan, on April 21, 2013, following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake the previous day.

Sichuan quake

Sichuan quake

YA'AN, China - Photo shows a mountain slope sending up a cloud of dust due to landslides caused by aftershocks in Baosheng in Ya'an, in the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan, on April 21, 2013, following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake the previous day.