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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao (L) and one of his apprentices select cowhide, a raw material for shadow play puppets, at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to gi

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

People watch a shadow play at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led his troupe

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

An apprentice of Wang Biao arranges shadow play puppets at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and school

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao performs a shadow play at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led his

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Young audiences try their hands on shadow play performance at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and sch

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao colors a shadow play puppet at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

This photo taken on on February 19, 2025 shows a shadow play puppet displayed at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and school

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao demonstrates shadow play puppet manipulating skills at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao (L) instructs one of his apprentices during a shadow play practice session at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performan

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

An apprentice of Wang Biao colors a shadow play puppet at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao (R) and one of his apprentices perform a shadow play at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and

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Dragon Boat Race - China

An aerial drone photo shows a dragon boat race in the Fenghuang ancient town in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(240610) -- XIANGXI, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows a dragon boat race in the Fenghuang ancient town in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(240610) -- XIANGXI, June 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a dragon boat race in the Fenghuang ancient town in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua)

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Thailand-hosted international agricultural forum focuses on forest protection cooperation with China

STORY: Thailand-hosted international agricultural forum focuses on forest protection cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: NAN, Thailand CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. various of the forest of Nan 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BANTHOON LAMSAM, Vice chairman of the Rakpanan Foundation and Chairman Emeritus of Kasikornbank 4. various of the forest of Nan 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIANG BIAO, Chief scientific officer of CASICCB 6. various of agricultural products and forest STORYLINE: An International Agricultural Forum was concluded in Thailand's Nan Province on Wednesday, aiming to explore the connection between biodiversity, sustainable community development and agricultural trade. The forum was organized by Thailand's Rakpanan Foundation in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences Innovation Cooperation Center (Bangkok) (CASICCB) and seven other participating agencies, attracting over 600 participants in both

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(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG-FLOORBALL-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS-CHINA VS SINGAPORE

(240523) -- PASIG, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hu Biao (R) of China vies for the ball against Mikhail Raiyan Abd Aziz of Singapore during the 2024 Men's World Floorball Championships qualifications between China and Singapore in Pasig City, the Philippines, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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(SP)CHINA-SHENYANG-BASKETBALL-CBA-FINALS-LIAONING VS XINJIANG (CN)

(240517) -- SHENYANG, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Qiu Biao (front), head coach of Xinjiang Flying Tigers, reacts during the game 2 between Liaoning Flying Leopards and Xinjiang Flying Tigers at 2023-2024 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league finals in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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Dragon boat festival held in Prague

STORY: Dragon boat festival held in Prague SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dragon awakening ceremony 2. various of Chinese participants 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETR KLIMA, President of the Czech Dragon Boat Association 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FENG BIAO, Chinese Ambassador to the Czech Republic 5. various of the dragon boat race 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN YUNSHENG, Head of Chinese team 7. various of dragon dance and drum performance 8. various of exhibition of Shangshan culture from Zhejiang STORYLINE: The 27th Prague Dragon Boat Festival kicked off Saturday on the Vltava River in the Czech capital Prague, attracting international participants from countries such as Germany, the United States, and China. A Chinese team from China's Zhejiang Province took part in the event. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETR KLIMA, President of the Czech Dragon Boat Association "This Prague Dragon Boat Festival is here for t

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#CHINA-MAY DAY HOLIDAY-TOURISM (CN)

(240504) -- XIANGXI, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This areial drone photo taken on May 3, 2024 shows people visiting the Fenghuang ancient town in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. Traffics have surged at tourist attractions throughout the country during the 5-day May Day holiday beginning on May 1. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua)

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Confucius Institute in Czech Republic marks 5th anniversary

STORY: Confucius Institute in Czech Republic marks 5th anniversary SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances at the event STORYLINE: A celebration was held in Prague on Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Finance and Administration (VSFS). The celebration highlighted art performances including Chinese dragon dance, qipao dress show and Czech traditional music. The event was attended by VSFS teachers and students, officials from the Chinese embassy, as well as representatives from China Jiliang University, a university based in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou that jointly launched the Confucius Institute with VSFS in 2018. Speaking at the event, Chinese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Feng Biao commended the contributions made by the Confucius Institute in the last five years in advancing language and cultural exchanges between the two

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CZECH REPUBLIC-PRAGUE-CHINA-CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE-ANNIVERSARY

(231115) -- PRAGUE, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Feng Biao speaks at a celebration to mark the fifth anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Finance and Administration (VSFS) in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov. 14, 2023. A celebration was held here on Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Confucius Institute of VSFS in Prague. (Xinhua/Deng Yaomin)

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#CHINA-LOTUS FLOWERS-BLOSSOM (CN)

(230629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows tourists visiting a lotus pond in Jishou City, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. Lotus flowers across China have begun to bloom as summer comes. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua)

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China sees robust growth in performing arts industry

STORY: China sees robust growth in performing arts industry DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU DAN, Audience member 3. various of the performance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese) Li BIAO, Conductor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese) MR. ZHOU, Audience member 6. various of the performance STORYLINE: China's live-performance industry has picked up momentum in recent months, as the country emerged from the epidemic and entered a new phase of COVID-19 response with optimized measures. In Shanghai, a music festival was held in a botanical garden in early June, after a hiatus of two years, featuring classical music performed by Vienna Symphony Orchestra. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU DAN, Audience member "I'm from Yunnan Province. This is the first time I've been to Chenshan botanical garden, and the first time I've been to a music festival. It feels so nice. Great atmosphere. The music is very soft and feels so close

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Concert featuring world music classics staged in N China's Tianjin

STORY: Concert featuring world music classics staged in N China's Tianjin DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LYU SIQING, Violinist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI BIAO, Conductor STORYLINE: A concert featuring music classics was held at Tianjin Grand Theatre in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Thursday. The concert unveiled the first edition of the city's music festival, which will last until July. During the festival, world-renowned orchestras including the Vienna Symphony Orchestra of Austria, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia and the China Philharmonic Orchestra will bring a musical feast to the public. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LYU SIQING, Violinist "Tianjin has a very long history of music. The music festival is a very good start to continue to improve the overall level of music appreciation for people in Tianjin and to boost the relative market. I hope this music festival

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-MUSEUMS-SILK ROAD (CN)

(230513) -- XI'AN, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 9, 2023 shows Te Qin Biao steed, one of the six steeds of the Zhao Mausoleum, which was sculptured on orders of Emperor Li Shimin of Tang Dynasty (618-907), at Xi'an Beilin Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Founded about 3,100 years ago, Xi'an, which is today the capital of China's Shaanxi Province, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. This is also the place where Zhang Qian, an envoy of the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD), began his journey to the Western regions via Central Asia. This expedition eventually led to the opening of the Silk Road. Xi'an has a total of 159 museums, attracting over 30 million people each year. Many exhibits in the museums bear witness to the cultural exchanges between ancient China and countries along the ancient Silk Road in over 2,000 years. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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#CHINA-SPRING FARMING (CN)

(230218) -- XIANGXI, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager works in a field in Jishou City, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 18, 2023. Yushui (Rain Water), the second of China's 24 solar terms, falls on Feb. 19 in the year 2023. The arrival of Yushui will see rises in temperature, more frequent rainfall, and a wave of spring farming activities across China. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SPRING-SCENERY (CN)

(230211) -- XIANGXI, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy plum blossoms at Jishou University in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 11, 2023. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: China secures maximum outcomes at minimum costs with COVID response

(230119) -- BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rural doctors visit villagers to provide medical support in Jiwei Township of Huayuan County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in central China's Hunan Province, Dec. 29, 2022. (Photo by Jian Biao/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control

(230107) -- BEIJING, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rural doctors visit local households to provide medical support in Jiwei Town of Huayuan County, central China's Hunan Province, Dec. 29, 2022. (Photo by Jian Biao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-RURAL DOCTORS-ANTI-COVID-FIGHT (CN)

(230103) -- CHANGSHA, Jan. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rural doctors visit local households to provide medical support in Jiwei Township of Huayuan County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in central China's Hunan Province, Dec. 29, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Grassroots doctors crucial in China's anti-COVID fight" (Photo by Jian Biao/Xinhua)

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Lin Biao bar in China

BEIJING, China - Photo shows the nose of an airplane used as the entrance of a mountain cave refurbished into a bar on the outskirts of Beijing on July 30, 2012. The cave was a bunker made on the orders of Lin Biao, a former prominent Chinese Communist figure who lost power and died in an airplane crush while fleeing in 1971.

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Lin Biao bar in China

BEIJING, China - Photo shows a mountain cave refurbished into a bar on the outskirts of Beijing on July 30, 2012. The cave was a bunker made on the orders of Lin Biao, a former prominent Chinese Communist figure who lost power and died in an airplane crush while fleeing in 1971.

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Journey toward Chinese modernization Ep 2: Modernization of common prosperity for all

STORY: Journey toward Chinese modernization Ep2: Modernization of common prosperity for all DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU CHANGFU, Villager 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU CHANGFU, Villager 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HAI ZHIPENG, Villager 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIU CHANGFU, Villager 6. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI ANQI, Staff member of Nayun Hotel 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHEN BIAO, General manager of business unit, Nayun Hotel 9. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): SHI LIPING, Inheritor of Miao embroidery 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): SHI LIPING, Inheritor of Miao embroidery 12. STANDUP 4 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent "Chinese modernization is also the modernization of common prosperity for al

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-BASKETBALL-CBA LEAGUE-NINGBO ROCKETS VS ZHEJIANG GOLDEN BULLS (CN)

(221012) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Biao (R) of Ningbo Rockets vies with Liu Zeyi (C) of Zhejiang Golden Bulls during the 1st round match between Ningbo Rockets and Zhejiang Golden Bulls at the 2022-2023 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 12, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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Deserted mine turned into tourist attraction in China's Zhejiang

STORY: Deserted mine turned into tourist attraction in China's Zhejiang DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:44 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WU MENG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the mine 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN BIAO, General Manager of Nayun Hotel 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI ANQI, Hotel staff 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU MINGBIAO, Party Secretary, Dajun Township, Jingning She Autonomous County STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WU MENG, Xinhua correspondent "Helmet on head, dark cave behind, if you think that we are going to talk about the mining, false. Actually, this deserted mine in Jingning She Autonomous County in east China's Zhejiang Province has become a glamorous vacation land. Follow us to explore more." Jingning, in Zhejiang Province, is the only She Autonomous County in China. The She people call themselves "Shanha," which means "residents in the mountains." Surrounded by hills, there is an old mine that was once forgotten by his

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Green development highlighted on China int'l services trade fair

STORY: Green development highlighted on China int'l services trade fair DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: STANDUP (English): PENG YING, Xinhua correspondentvarious of the fairSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QI YIFENG, General manager, Beijing Energy and Envision Linking Tech Co., Ltd.SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DU BIAO, General manager, Beijing Yixingyuan Petrochemical Technology Co., Ltd.SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): QU ZIHUI, Senior supervisor of publicity department, State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): PENG YING, Xinhua correspondent "The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is currently underway here in Beijing. This year, for the first time, there's an environmental services section. It's focusing on green development amid China's efforts to achieve its carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. Let's check it out." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QI YIFENG, General manager, Beijing Energy and Envision Linking Tech Co

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE ENTERPRISES-TALENT TRAINING COOPERATION

(220721) -- KAMPALA, July 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vice Chancellor of Makerere University Barnabas Nawangwe (2nd L) shakes hands with Zheng Biao (2nd R), a representative of China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Uganda, after signing a memorandum of understanding at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, on July 21, 2022. Chinese enterprises in Uganda on Thursday inked a memorandum of understanding with Uganda's Makerere University in an effort to boost talent training and employment. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-CHINA-COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT-AGREEMENT-SIGNING

(220721) -- DAMASCUS, July 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Syria Feng Biao (R), Syrian Minister of Communications and Technology Iyad Mohammad al-Khatib (C) and Chairman of Syria's Planning and International Cooperation Authority Fadi Salti Al-Khalil (L) attend the signing ceremony of an aid agreement in Damascus, Syria, July 20, 2022. Syria is set to receive communications equipment from China as part of an ongoing aid to the war-torn country, according to a deal signed at an exchange-of-notes ceremony held in Damascus on Wednesday. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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Syria to receive Chinese communications equipment in aid

STORY: Syria to receive Chinese communications equipment in aid DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exchange-of-notes ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IYAD MOHAMMAD AL-KHATIB, Syrian Minister of Communications and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FENG BIAO, Chinese Ambassador to Syria STORYLINE: According to a deal signed at an exchange-of-notes ceremony held in Damascus on Wednesday, Syria is set to receive communications equipment from China as part of an ongoing aid to the war-torn country. The aid aims to improve local network infrastructure, especially in those areas hit hard during the Syrian crisis since 2011. Under the agreement, the aid equipment will be delivered in two batches to the Syrian Communications and Technology Ministry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IYAD MOHAMMAD AL-KHATIB, Syrian Minister of Communications and Technology "This will have a big positive impact on the return of displaced people to areas they had

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China donates 100 commuter buses to help Syrians in economic woes

STORY: China donates 100 commuter buses to help Syrians in economic woes DATELINE: June 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:54 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the buses and the delivery ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FENG BIAO, Chinese Ambassador to Syria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HUSSEIN MAKHLOUF, Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment STORYLINE: Syria on Wednesday received the second batch of 100 commuter buses donated by China as part of the Chinese efforts to help improve the livelihood of Syrians during the difficult times the country is going through. Chinese Ambassador to Syria Feng Biao and Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment Hussein Makhlouf attended the delivery ceremony in the capital Damascus, during which they signed the delivery note and took a short tour in one of the new buses. Feng told reporters during the ceremony that the donation of the buses aims to boost the livelihood of the Syrian people amid the tough economic

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(SP)CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-BASKETBALL-CBA LEAGUE-SHANDONG HEROES VS SHENZHEN LEOPARDS (CN)

(220404) -- NANCHANG, April 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Qiu Biao, head coach of Shenzhen Leopards, reacts during the 1st round playoff match between Shandong Heroes and Shenzhen Leopards at the 2021-2022 season of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-ALPINE SKIING-MEN'S DOWNHILL STANDING (CN)

(220305) -- BEIJING, March 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Biao of China competes during the Alpine Skiing Men's Downhill Standing event of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at the National Alpine Skiing Center in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Luo Yuan)

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#CHINA-EAR CARE DAY-ACTIVITIES (CN)

(220303) -- FUYANG, March 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer carries out an ear examination and hearing test for a resident in Fuyang, east China's Anhui Province, March 2, 2022. March 3 marks China's national Ear Care Day. Various activities were held to promote public awareness of hearing protection. (Photo by Wang Biao/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-WEATHER-SNOW (CN)

(220209) -- XIANGXI, Feb. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Feb. 9, 2022 shows the snow scenery at Qianzhou Ancient City in Jishou City of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-WEATHER-SNOW (CN)

(220209) -- XIANGXI, Feb. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Feb. 9, 2022 shows the snow scenery at Qianzhou Ancient City in Jishou City of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGXI-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION (CN)

(220203) -- XIANGXI, Feb. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival in Jishou City of Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 3, 2022. (Photo by Peng Biao/Xinhua)

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(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Song Biao runs with the torch during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Winter Olympic Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-CHINA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(220116) -- DAMASCUS, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Syria Feng Biao (L) shakes hands with Khaled Hboubati, the head of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), after signing a delivery note for the food aid in Damascus, Syria, on Jan. 16, 2022. Syria received more than 4,000 tons of rice from China on Sunday, the latest in a long line of humanitarian supplies China has provided to Syria to ease the Syrian people's suffering. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-CHINA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(220116) -- DAMASCUS, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Syria Feng Biao (2nd L) and Khaled Hboubati (2nd R), the head of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), sign a delivery note for the food aid in Damascus, Syria, on Jan. 16, 2022. Syria received more than 4,000 tons of rice from China on Sunday, the latest in a long line of humanitarian supplies China has provided to Syria to ease the Syrian people's suffering. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-COVID-19-VACCINE-CHINA-DONATION

(220104) -- DAMASCUS, Jan. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Syria Feng Biao (2nd L) and Syrian Health Minister Hasan al-Ghabash (2nd R) attend the delivery ceremony at the Health Ministry in Damascus, Syria, Jan. 3, 2022. The Syrian Health Ministry on Monday received a batch of 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from China, the latest in a string of aid shipments that China has provided to help Syria in the face of the pandemic. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)