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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240702) -- BEIJING, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(240701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-27TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(240701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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Hong Kong holds forum on new quality productive forces

STORY: Hong Kong holds forum on new quality productive forces SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YIMING, Vice chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges 3. various of the forum STORYLINE: Hong Kong hosted the Chinese academic bauhinia forum 2024 on Monday. Under the theme "Towards a New Quality Productive Forces-Driven Chinese Economy," this forum spotlighted the evolving landscape of China's economic sectors. Wang Changlin, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, opened the forum by highlighting recent advancements in China's high-end manufacturing and digital economy, which are setting the pace for emerging strategic industries. The event not only fostered in-depth exchanges but also aimed to broadcast the narrative of China's burgeoning economic power to a global audience, utilizing Hong Kong's unique platform. SOUNDBITE (

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CHINA-HONG KONG-ECONOMY-Q1-GROWTH (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ECONOMY-Q1-GROWTH (CN)

(230502) -- HONG KONG, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, April 30, 2023. Hong Kong's economy grew by 2.7 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, reversing a four-quarter-long contraction last year, according to official data announced Tuesday. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors

STORY: China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KEO CHAN CHAIYUTH, Visitor STORYLINE: A China-Cambodia "Beauty of Intangible Heritage" exhibition kicked off in the Cambodian capital on Sunday, captivating hundreds of visitors. The 15-day exhibition showcased creative artworks including tea sets, book lights, bookmarks, and purple clay teapots painted with Bauhinia flowers, among others. At the opening ceremony, Chinese intangible cultural heritage inheritors presented the grand song of the Dong ethnic group to the audience, as Cambodian artists introduced Chapei Dang Veng, a long-necked, two-stringed lute. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor "I really like Chinese intangible cultural heritage properties because I can gain insight into their culture, history,

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HKSAR raises flags, holds reception to celebrate National Day

STORY: HKSAR raises flags, holds reception to celebrate National Day DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive STORYLINE: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception Sunday to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. China's national flag and the HKSAR flag were hoisted and the national anthem was played at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong on Sunday morning. Helicopters carrying the national and HKSAR flags flew over Victoria Harbor in celebration. Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee, officials of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the

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Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland

STORY: Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland DATELINE: July 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flag-raising ceremony STORYLINE: The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of the HKSAR John Lee, and Zheng Yanxiong, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, attended the flag-raising ceremony at the Golden Bauhinia Square Saturday morning. As China's national flag and the flag of the HKSAR were hoisted, helicopters of the Government Flying Service flew over Victoria Harbor to display the national flag and flag of the HKSAR. Following the ceremony, a receptio

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CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-26TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-26TH ANNIVERSARY-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(230701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2023. The government of China's HKSAR on Saturday held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. TO GO WITH "Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland" (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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Forum on BRI achievements, prospects held in Hong Kong

STORY: Forum on BRI achievements, prospects held in Hong Kong DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of forum on BRI achievements 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) STORYLINE: Speakers at a forum held Wednesday in Hong Kong have reviewed the achievements in the 10-year development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and expressed full confidence in the prospect of mutual benefit and win-win results. "My team and I look forward to promoting Hong Kong to other Belt and Road countries and regions," John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said at the Bauhinia Culture Forum on "BRI: decade of achievements and prospects of high-quality development." SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) "Hong Kong will continue to do what Hong Kong does best: connecting countries and e

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FORUM-BRI-ACHIEVEMENTS-PROSPECTS (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FORUM-BRI-ACHIEVEMENTS-PROSPECTS (CN)

(230607) -- HONG KONG, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wen Hongwu, general manager of Bauhinia Culture Holdings Limited, delivers a speech at the Bauhinia Culture Forum on "BRI: decade of achievements and prospects of high-quality development" in Hong Kong, south China, June 7, 2023. TO GO WITH "Forum on BRI achievements, prospects held in Hong Kong" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FORUM-BRI-ACHIEVEMENTS-PROSPECTS (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FORUM-BRI-ACHIEVEMENTS-PROSPECTS (CN)

(230607) -- HONG KONG, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Guangyuan, the commissioner of the Chinese foreign ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivers a speech at the Bauhinia Culture Forum on "BRI: decade of achievements and prospects of high-quality development" in Hong Kong, south China, June 7, 2023. TO GO WITH "Forum on BRI achievements, prospects held in Hong Kong" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FORUM-BRI-ACHIEVEMENTS-PROSPECTS (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FORUM-BRI-ACHIEVEMENTS-PROSPECTS (CN)

(230607) -- HONG KONG, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivers a speech at the Bauhinia Culture Forum on "BRI: decade of achievements and prospects of high-quality development" in Hong Kong, south China, June 7, 2023. TO GO WITH "Forum on BRI achievements, prospects held in Hong Kong" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FORUM-BRI-ACHIEVEMENTS-PROSPECTS (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FORUM-BRI-ACHIEVEMENTS-PROSPECTS (CN)

(230607) -- HONG KONG, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2023 shows a scene of the Bauhinia Culture Forum on "BRI: decade of achievements and prospects of high-quality development" in Hong Kong, south China. TO GO WITH "Forum on BRI achievements, prospects held in Hong Kong" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-ECONOMY-Q1-GROWTH (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ECONOMY-Q1-GROWTH (CN)

(230502) -- HONG KONG, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, April 30, 2023. Hong Kong's economy grew by 2.7 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, reversing a four-quarter-long contraction last year, according to official data announced Tuesday. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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#CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-BAUHINIA FLOWERS (CN)

#CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-BAUHINIA FLOWERS (CN)

(230405) -- LIUZHOU, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 5, 2023 shows cars running past Bauhinia blossoms in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Li Hanchi/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-BAUHINIA FLOWERS (CN)

#CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-BAUHINIA FLOWERS (CN)

(230405) -- LIUZHOU, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 5, 2023 shows cars running past Bauhinia blossoms in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Li Hanchi/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-BAUHINIA FLOWERS (CN)

#CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-BAUHINIA FLOWERS (CN)

(230405) -- LIUZHOU, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 5, 2023 shows cars running past Bauhinia blossoms in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Li Hanchi/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-BAUHINIA FLOWERS (CN)

#CHINA-GUANGXI-LIUZHOU-BAUHINIA FLOWERS (CN)

(230405) -- LIUZHOU, April 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 5, 2023 shows cars running past Bauhinia blossoms in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo by Li Hanchi/Xinhua)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

(230109) -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's national flag and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) are seen hanging from helicopters flying over the sky in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2022. A flag-raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square by the HKSAR government to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in Hong Kong on July 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

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HKSAR gov't holds flag-raising ceremony, reception to mark 73rd founding anniversary of PRC

STORY: HKSAR gov't holds flag-raising ceremony, reception to mark 73rd founding anniversary of PRC DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:00 LOCATION: HONG KONG CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flag-raising ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE(Cantonese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. various of the reception to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) STORYLINE: The government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The flag-raising ceremony was held at the Golden Bauhinia Square Saturday morning. Following the ceremony, a grand reception was hosted by the HKSAR government in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said in his speech at the reception that it is clearly evident that the Chinese people blazed a trail to a flourishing future with strong det

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(221001) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY (CN)

(221001) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held at the Golden Bauhinia Square by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(HKSAR 25)CHINA-HONG KONG-FLAG-CEREMONY (CN)

(HKSAR 25)CHINA-HONG KONG-FLAG-CEREMONY (CN)

(220701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A flag-raising ceremony is held by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2022. (Xinhua)

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(HKSAR 25)CHINA-HONG KONG-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(HKSAR 25)CHINA-HONG KONG-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(220628) -- HONG KONG, June 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 14, 2020 shows the Golden Bauhinia Square in south China's Hong Kong. TO GO WITH XINHUA HEADLINES OF JUNE 28, 2022 (Xinhua/Wu Xiaochu)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-BAUHINIA CULTURE INT'L FORUM (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-BAUHINIA CULTURE INT'L FORUM (CN)

(220616) -- HONG KONG, June 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the launch ceremony of the Bauhinia Culture International Forum in south China's Hong Kong, June 16, 2022. The international forum was held here Thursday to discuss achievements and prospects of the practice of the "one country, two systems" principle in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). TO GO WITH: (HKSAR 25) International forum held in Hong Kong on achievements of "one country, two systems" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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20 years on, H.K.'s semiautonomous model being redefined by China

20 years on, H.K.'s semiautonomous model being redefined by China

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and legislators meet the press on June 30, 2017, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the former British colony's return to China. They were released by police following their arrests on June 28 on suspicion of disturbing public order, for demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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20 years on, H.K.'s semiautonomous model being redefined by China

20 years on, H.K.'s semiautonomous model being redefined by China

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and legislators meet the press on June 30, 2017, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the former British colony's return to China. They were released by police following their arrests on June 28 on suspicion of disturbing public order, for demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters critical of mainland China demonstrate around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong, on June 28, 2017, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of its reversion from British rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong police begin removing protesters critical of mainland China who have been demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue (back), a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong, on June 28, 2017, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of its reversion from British rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

A Hong Kong protester critical of mainland China is evicted by police after demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong, on June 28, 2017, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of its reversion from British rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

A Hong Kong protester critical of mainland China is evicted by police after demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong, on June 28, 2017, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of its reversion from British rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

A Hong Kong protester critical of mainland China is evicted by police after demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong, on June 28, 2017, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of its reversion from British rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

A Hong Kong protester critical of mainland China is evicted by police after demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong, on June 28, 2017, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of its reversion from British rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

A Hong Kong protester critical of mainland China is evicted by police after demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong, on June 28, 2017, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of its reversion from British rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against China

A Hong Kong protester critical of mainland China is evicted by police after demonstrating around the Golden Bauhinia statue, a gift from China signifying its sovereignty over Hong Kong, on June 28, 2017, on the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of its reversion from British rule. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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