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(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-NIGHT VIEW (CN)

(BRF2023)CHINA-BEIJING-NIGHT VIEW (CN)

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This panoramic photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows the night view of the National Stadium and the National Aquatics Center in Beijing, capital of China. The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be held in Beijing from Oct. 17 to 18. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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Winter sports continue to flourish in China a year after Beijing 2022

STORY: Winter sports continue to flourish in China a year after Beijing 2022 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ski resorts 2. various of competition venues of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HAN DONG, Director, Marketing Department, Shougang Park Sports Center 4. various of tourists 5. various of the National Aquatics Center 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG QIYONG, General manager, National Aquatics Center 7. various of a ski resort in north China's Shanxi Province 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Mr. LIU, Snowboarder 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): HAN GUOJUN, Snowboarder 10. various of tourists STORYLINE: One year after Beijing hosted the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, enthusiasm among Chinese people for winter sports shows no sign of abating. As a latecomer in winter sports, China has been leveraging the Games' legacy to become a winter sports power. Now, all competition venues are being properly used by the public and local athlet

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Xinhua Headlines: One year on, Beijing Winter Olympics leaves lasting imprint on Chinese society

Xinhua Headlines: One year on, Beijing Winter Olympics leaves lasting imprint on Chinese society

(230204) -- BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People practice curling at National Aquatics Center in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-WHEELCHAIR CURLING-ROUND ROBIN SESSION-LAT VS KOR (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WINTER PARALYMPICS-WHEELCHAIR CURLING-ROUND ROBIN SESSION-LAT VS KOR (CN)

(220305) -- BEIJING, March 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ojars Briedis of Latvia competes during the Wheelchair Curling Round Robin Match between Latvia and South Korea of Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing, capital of China on March 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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Japanese PM Abe, wife attend APEC dinner party

Japanese PM Abe, wife attend APEC dinner party

BEIJING, China - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from L) and his wife Akie (far L) are greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from R) and his wife Peng Liyuan (far R) prior to a dinner party for leaders of the member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at the Beijing National Aquatics Center in the Chinese capital on Nov. 10, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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China's Xi and Russia's Putin at APEC summit

China's Xi and Russia's Putin at APEC summit

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands prior to a dinner party for leaders of the member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at the Beijing National Aquatics Center in the Chinese capital on Nov. 10, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japanese PM Abe, wife attend APEC dinner party

Japanese PM Abe, wife attend APEC dinner party

BEIJING, China - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from L) and his wife Akie (far L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from R) and his wife Peng Liyuan (far R) pose for photos prior to a dinner party for leaders of the member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at the Beijing National Aquatics Center in the Chinese capital on Nov. 10, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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China's Xi and Russia's Putin at APEC summit

China's Xi and Russia's Putin at APEC summit

BEIJING, China - Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) and his wife Peng Liyuan prior to a dinner party for leaders of the member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum at the Beijing National Aquatics Center in the Chinese capital on Nov. 10, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Chinese Pres. Xi and S. Korean Pres. Park at APEC summit

Chinese Pres. Xi and S. Korean Pres. Park at APEC summit

BEIJING, China - South Korean President Park Geun Hye (L) poses for photos with Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) and his wife Peng Liyuan at the Beijing National Aquatics Center in the Chinese capital on Nov. 10, 2014, prior to a dinner party for leaders of the member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Chinese Pres. Xi and S. Korean Pres. Park at APEC summit

Chinese Pres. Xi and S. Korean Pres. Park at APEC summit

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and South Korean President Park Geun Hye shake hands at the Beijing National Aquatics Center in the Chinese capital on Nov. 10, 2014, prior to a dinner party for leaders of the member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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U.S. Pres. Obama and Chinese Pres. Xi at APEC summit

U.S. Pres. Obama and Chinese Pres. Xi at APEC summit

BEIJING, China - Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) greets U.S. President Barack Obama at the Beijing National Aquatics Center in the Chinese capital on Nov. 10, 2014, prior to a dinner party for leaders of the member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Asia's largest water park in Beijing

Asia's largest water park in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Some women look at the Xishui Leyuan water amusement theme park in Beijing on July 28, 2010, ahead of its opening as one of the largest such facilities in Asia. The water park was completed inside the National Aquatics Center, more widely known as the Water Cube, the venue of 2008 Summer Olympic swimming meets.

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Asia's largest water park in Beijing

Asia's largest water park in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Visitors look at the Xishui Leyuan water amusement theme park in Beijing on July 28, 2010, ahead of its opening as one of the largest such facilities in Asia. The water park was completed inside the National Aquatics Center more widely known as the Water Cube, the venue of 2008 Summer Olympic swimming meets.

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Suzuki wins men's 50-meter breaststroke at Beijing Paralympics

Suzuki wins men's 50-meter breaststroke at Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING, China - Japan's Takayuki Suzuki waves during the medal ceremony for the men's 50-meter breaststroke at the Beijing Paralympics at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Sept. 11.

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Spain wins silver medal in synchronized swimming team event

Spain wins silver medal in synchronized swimming team event

BEIJING, China - Spanish swimmers perform during the free routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center on Aug. 23. Spain took the silver.

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Russia wins gold medal in synchronized swimming team event

Russia wins gold medal in synchronized swimming team event

BEIJING, China - Russian swimmers perform during the free routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center on Aug. 23. Russia held on to its imposing lead over Spain to capture a third consecutive Olympic team gold.

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China wins bronze medal in synchronized swimming team event

China wins bronze medal in synchronized swimming team event

BEIJING, China - Legendary Japanese coach Masayo Imura (R), now in charge of China, celebrates with Chinese swimmers after they won their first Olympic synchro medal by taking bronze in the team competition of the Beijing Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center on Aug. 23.

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China wins bronze medal in synchronized swimming team event

China wins bronze medal in synchronized swimming team event

BEIJING, China - Chinese swimmers perform during the free routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center on Aug. 23. China won its first Olympic synchro medal by taking bronze.

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Japan misses medal, 5th in synchronized swimming team event

Japan misses medal, 5th in synchronized swimming team event

BEIJING, China - Japanese swimmers perform during the free routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center on Aug. 23. The Japanese team finished tied for fifth.

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Russia top after synchronized swim's team technical routine

Russia top after synchronized swim's team technical routine

BEIJING, China - Russian swimmers perform during the technical routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympics at Beijing's National Aquatics Center on Aug. 22. The Russians, who have dominated the event in the past decade, finished top with 49.500 points, 0.583 ahead of runner-up Spain.

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China 3rd after synchronized swim's team technical routine

China 3rd after synchronized swim's team technical routine

BEIJING, China - Chinese swimmers perform during the technical routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympics at Beijing's National Aquatics Center on Aug. 22. The Chinese, trained by Japanese coach Masayo Imura, outperformed Japan and finished third.

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China 3rd after synchronized swim's team technical routine

China 3rd after synchronized swim's team technical routine

BEIJING, China - Chinese swimmers perform during the technical routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympics at Beijing's National Aquatics Center on Aug. 22, finishing third.

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Spain second after synchronized swim's team technical routine

Spain second after synchronized swim's team technical routine

BEIJING, China - Spanish swimmers perform during the technical routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympics at Beijing's National Aquatics Center on Aug. 22. The Spaniards finished second, 0.583 point behind Russia, which collected 49.500 points.

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Russia top after synchronized swim's team technical routine

Russia top after synchronized swim's team technical routine

BEIJING, China - Russian swimmers perform during the technical routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympics at Beijing's National Aquatics Center on Aug. 22. The Russians, who have dominated the event in the past decade, finished top with 49.500 points, 0.583 ahead of runner-up Spain.

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Spain second after synchronized swim's team technical routine

Spain second after synchronized swim's team technical routine

BEIJING, China - Spanish swimmers perform during the technical routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympics at Beijing's National Aquatics Center on Aug. 22. The Spaniards finished second, 0.583 point behind Russia, which collected 49.500 points.

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China 3rd after synchronized swim's team technical routine

China 3rd after synchronized swim's team technical routine

BEIJING, China - Chinese swimmers perform during the technical routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympics at Beijing's National Aquatics Center on Aug. 22, finishing third.

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China 3rd after synchronized swim's team technical routine

China 3rd after synchronized swim's team technical routine

BEIJING, China - Chinese swimmers perform during the technical routine in the synchronized swimming team competition of the Beijing Olympics at Beijing's National Aquatics Center on Aug. 22, finishing third.

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Russia's Davydova, Ermakova win synchronized duet free routine

Russia's Davydova, Ermakova win synchronized duet free routine

BEIJING, China - (From L to R) Silver medalists Andrea Fuentes and Gemma Mengual of Spain, gold medalists Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova of Russia, and bronze medalists Emiko Suzuki and Saho Harada of Japan pose with their medals in the synchronized swimming duet free routine of the Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20.

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Spanish pair win silver in synchronized duet free routine

Spanish pair win silver in synchronized duet free routine

BEIJING, China - Spain's Andrea Fuentes (L) and Gemma Mengual perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final of the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. The Spanish pair won the silver medal with 98.334 points.

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Russia's Davydova, Ermakova win synchronized duet free routine

Russia's Davydova, Ermakova win synchronized duet free routine

BEIJING, China - Russia's Anastasia Davydova (L) and Anastasia Ermakova perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final of the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. The Russian pair won the gold medal with 99.251 points.

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Russia's Davydova, Ermakova win synchronized duet free routine

Russia's Davydova, Ermakova win synchronized duet free routine

BEIJING, China - Russia's Anastasia Davydova (L) and Anastasia Ermakova perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final of the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. The Russian pair won the gold medal with 99.251 points.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada wave on a podium at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20 during a medal ceremony for the synchronized swimming duet free routine at the Olympic Games. Suzuki and Harada took the bronze with 97.167 points.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final at the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. Suzuki and Harada took the bronze with 97.167 points.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final at the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. Suzuki and Harada took the bronze with 97.167 points.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final at the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. Suzuki and Harada took the bronze with 97.167 points.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (R) and Saho Harada pose with their bronze medals for the Olympic synchronized swimming duet free routine at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (R) and Saho Harada pose with their bronze medals for the Olympic synchronized swimming duet free routine at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final at the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. Suzuki and Harada took the bronze with 97.167 points.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final at the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. Suzuki and Harada took the bronze with 97.167 points.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final at the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. Suzuki and Harada took the bronze with 97.167 points.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada pose with their bronze medals for the Olympic synchronized swimming duet free routine at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20.

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Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

Japan's Suzuki and Harada win bronze in synchronized swimming

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine final at the Olympic Games at National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 20. Suzuki and Harada took the bronze with 97.167 points.

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Spain advances to synchronized swimming duet final

Spain advances to synchronized swimming duet final

BEIJING, China - Spain's Andrea Fuentes and Gemma Mengual perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine preliminary of the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 19. The pair came second, advancing to the duet final.

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Spain advances to synchronized swimming duet final

Spain advances to synchronized swimming duet final

BEIJING, China - Spain's Andrea Fuentes and Gemma Mengual came second in the synchronized swimming duet free routine preliminary of the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 19. The pair advanced to the duet final.

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Russia advances to synchronized swimming duet final

Russia advances to synchronized swimming duet final

BEIJING, China - Defending Olympic champions Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova of Russia perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine preliminary of the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 19. The pair ranked top, advancing to the duet final.

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Russia advances to synchronized duet final

Russia advances to synchronized duet final

BEIJING, China - Defending Olympic champions Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova of Russia perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine preliminary of the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 19. The pair ranked top, advancing to the duet final.

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China places 4th in synchronized swimming duet free routine

China places 4th in synchronized swimming duet free routine

BEIJING, China - Chinese twins Jiang Tingting and Jiang Wenwen came in fourth in the synchronized swimming duet free routine preliminary of the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 19.

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China places 4th in synchronized swimming duet free routine

China places 4th in synchronized swimming duet free routine

BEIJING, China - Chinese twins Jiang Tingting and Jiang Wenwen perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine preliminary of the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Aug. 19.

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Japan's Harada and Suzuki advance to synchronized duet final

Japan's Harada and Suzuki advance to synchronized duet final

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada (R) acknowledge spectators after performing in the synchronized swimming duet free routine preliminary of the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center on Aug. 19.

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Japan's Harada and Suzuki advance to synchronized duet final

Japan's Harada and Suzuki advance to synchronized duet final

BEIJING, China - Japan's Emiko Suzuki (L) and Saho Harada (R) perform in the synchronized swimming duet free routine preliminary of the Beijing Olympic Games at the National Aquatics Center on Aug. 19. The pair advanced to the duet final after placing third in the preliminary.

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