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Carp Cultivation - Indonesia

A farm worker is seen showing the boundaries of plantation land from colonial times that have survived to this day alongside the cultivating carp (Cyprinus carpio) and tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) area in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on May 3, 2025. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

Visitors learn about a robotic product at the Incubation Special Section during the 7th China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2024. With the theme of "Crossing Boundaries, Incubating Innovative Forces and Leading Future Technologies," the Incubation Special Section of the 7th CIIE aims to offer technological incubators an opportunity to jointly explore ways of innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xu Liang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

An electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is on display at the Incubation Special Section during the 7th China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2024. With the theme of "Crossing Boundaries, Incubating Innovative Forces and Leading Future Technologies," the Incubation Special Section of the 7th CIIE aims to offer technological incubators an opportunity to jointly explore ways of innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Yijie/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

Exhibitors demonstrate a mobile robot for assisting paralyzed individuals at the Incubation Special Section during the 7th China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2024. With the theme of "Crossing Boundaries, Incubating Innovative Forces and Leading Future Technologies," the Incubation Special Section of the 7th CIIE aims to offer technological incubators an opportunity to jointly explore ways of innovation. Photo by Chen Haoming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

Visitors try a non invasive physical examination robot at the Incubation Special Section during the 7th China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2024. With the theme of "Crossing Boundaries, Incubating Innovative Forces and Leading Future Technologies," the Incubation Special Section of the 7th CIIE aims to offer technological incubators an opportunity to jointly explore ways of innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Jin Mamengni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

Visitors observe a dual-wheel bipedal robot at the Incubation Special Section during the 7th China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2024. With the theme of "Crossing Boundaries, Incubating Innovative Forces and Leading Future Technologies," the Incubation Special Section of the 7th CIIE aims to offer technological incubators an opportunity to jointly explore ways of innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Jin Mamengni/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Algiers lights up with Sino-Algerian Symphony Ensemble

STORY: Algiers lights up with Sino-Algerian Symphony Ensemble SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Algiers Opera 2. various of the opening ceremony 3. various of the opening concert 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): LOTFI SAIDI, Conductor of Algiers Opera Symphonic Orchestra STORYLINE: With a grand opening concert jointly presented by a local ensemble and a guest band from China's Suzhou city, the 13th International Cultural Festival of Symphonic Music opened Thursday night here, showcasing a plethora of symphony orchestras and singers from 13 countries. The opening night was a resounding success, leaving audiences eager for more performances and reinforcing the idea that music transcends boundaries and brings people together. "Together, we presented a wonderful and diverse concert to the local audience in Algeria," said Chen Xieyang, the 85-year-old conductor and music director of the Suzhou Symphony Orchestra. Recallin

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Pakistani PM felicitates nation on lunar mission cooperation with China

STORY: Pakistani PM felicitates nation on lunar mission cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the prime minister's office in Pakistan 2. various of the launch of Long March-5 rocket in Wenchang, China (May 3, 2024) 3. various of the four payloads aboard STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif felicitated his nation and scientists on sending Pakistan's first satellite to the moon with China's cooperation on Friday, the prime minister's office said in a statement. The ICUBE-Q moon satellite is Pakistan's first step in space and the country's scientists and engineers are proving their abilities in this field just like they did in the other fields, the statement quoted Sharif as having said. "The higher than the Himalayas, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey Pakistan-China friendship has further ascended to transcend the boundaries of space with the mission," the pri

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INDONESIA-PADALARANG-LUNAR NEW YEAR-JAKARTA-BANDUNG HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY

(240210) -- PADALARANG, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lion dance performers welcome passengers on the platform at the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway's Padalarang Station in Padalarang, Indonesia, Feb. 10, 2024. In Indonesia which embraces multiculturalism, the Spring Festival transcends cultural boundaries, becoming a festival celebrated by the entire society. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

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INDONESIA-PADALARANG-LUNAR NEW YEAR-JAKARTA-BANDUNG HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY

(240210) -- PADALARANG, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lion dance performers pose for photos with a high-speed electrical multiple unit (EMU) train on the platform at the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway's Padalarang Station in Padalarang, Indonesia, Feb. 10, 2024. In Indonesia which embraces multiculturalism, the Spring Festival transcends cultural boundaries, becoming a festival celebrated by the entire society. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-DIGITAL ART-MUSEUM

(240210) -- TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor attends a preview of TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. A museum showcasing the works of the Japanese digital art collective teamLab opened on Feb. 9, 2024 in Tokyo's new landmark Azabudai Hills complex. TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum, located in Japan's newly-opened Azabudai Hills, houses around 50 works that make full use of projectors and various lights, featuring a "world of artworks without boundaries." (Xinhua/Qian Zheng)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-DIGITAL ART-MUSEUM

(240210) -- TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor attends a preview of TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. A museum showcasing the works of the Japanese digital art collective teamLab opened on Feb. 9, 2024 in Tokyo's new landmark Azabudai Hills complex. TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum, located in Japan's newly-opened Azabudai Hills, houses around 50 works that make full use of projectors and various lights, featuring a "world of artworks without boundaries." (Xinhua/Qian Zheng)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-DIGITAL ART-MUSEUM

(240210) -- TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors attend a preview of TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. A museum showcasing the works of the Japanese digital art collective teamLab opened on Feb. 9, 2024 in Tokyo's new landmark Azabudai Hills complex. TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum, located in Japan's newly-opened Azabudai Hills, houses around 50 works that make full use of projectors and various lights, featuring a "world of artworks without boundaries." (Xinhua/Qian Zheng)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-DIGITAL ART-MUSEUM

(240210) -- TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors attend a preview of TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 1, 2024. A museum showcasing the works of the Japanese digital art collective teamLab opened on Feb. 9, 2024 in Tokyo's new landmark Azabudai Hills complex. TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum, located in Japan's newly-opened Azabudai Hills, houses around 50 works that make full use of projectors and various lights, featuring a "world of artworks without boundaries." (Xinhua/Qian Zheng)

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New teamLab Borderless museum opens in central Tokyo

STORY: New teamLab Borderless museum opens in central Tokyo SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAKASHI KUDO, Communications director at teamLab 3. various of the museum STORYLINE: A museum showcasing the works of the Japanese digital art collective teamLab opened Friday in Tokyo's new landmark Azabudai Hills complex. TeamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum, located in Japan's newly-opened Azabudai Hills, houses around 50 works that make full use of projectors and various lights, featuring a "world of artworks without boundaries." At a recent sneak peek event showcasing the new works, Takashi Kudo, communications director at teamLab, told Xinhua that teamLab tried to make this new home even more borderless and interactive where visitors will become part of the exhibition as their presence will affect the artworks. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAKASHI KUDO, Communi

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Beyond Our Bodies

Elliot, Melbourne, Australia, 2018. Beyond our bodies is a feminist project about female, trans masculine and non binary people's struggles in the contemporary world. It's about giving space for alternative voices to emerge and empowering marginalized bodies. It was shot between 2017 and 2019 between Australia, Thailand and France. This project helped me come to terms with my own gender fluidity that I was questioning at the time, and the camera was a bridge as well as a mirror. While gender roles and representations are slowly shifting in modern societies, it is important to redefine terminology and show people who break the rigidity of the binary boundaries in their daily lives, by challenging normative gender structures enforced by society since they were born. This diary of encounters is mostly captured in the intimacy of people’s homes, because it's a safe space for them to express their truth, beyond restrictive binaries that are unfit to their complexities. It’s about holding space from the private sph

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Arghavan, a 34-year-old yoga trainer in Iran, has seamlessly transitioned to continue her passion as a yoga trainer and pilates instructor in Turkey. Her story reflects the continuity of her expertise across borders, showcasing the shared dedication to health and wellness that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries within the migrant experience. Turkey, August 2, 2022. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sad Hill Cemetery - Burgos

Some of the graves at Sad Hill Cemetery, on October 24, 2023, in Burgos, Castilla y León (Spain). Sad Hill Cemetery is a work of cinematic architecture, built within the municipal boundaries of Contreras and Santo Domingo de Silos, in the province of Burgos. The cemetery has 5,000 graves, but all of them are empty. It was the final scene of a classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', filmed in 1966, with an epic scene between its three protagonists. Photo by Tomas Alonso/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Century-long legend of Hong Kong Chin Woo

STORY: Century-long legend of Hong Kong Chin Woo DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training of Kung Fu 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): KE JUNLONG, Chairman of Hong Kong Chin Woo Athletic Association 3. various of the training of Kung Fu 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Cantonese): KE JUNLONG, Chairman of Hong Kong Chin Woo Athletic Association STORYLINE: In Hong Kong, the Kung Fu world, made up of numerous martial arts sects, can be wrapped up in a single room. More than 20 martial arts masters of various Kung Fu styles have gathered together in a studio in downtown Kowloon and aligned with one and another under the name of "Chin Woo." After spending nearly five decades in the Hong Kong Chin Woo Athletic Association, Ke Junlong, the 69-year-old chairman, reckons Chin Woo as "a big family," drawing like-minded martial arts addicts together from various sects, and even across the boundaries of space and time. SOUNDBITE 1 (Cantonese): KE JUNLONG, Ch

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NANNING-INDONESIAN TEACHER-GAMELAN (CN)

(231013) -- NANNING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Randy Geovani Putra tests a Gamelan instrument at Guangxi Arts University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. Randy Geovani Putra, 36, hails from Bandung, Indonesia. He came to Guangxi to study for a master's degree in 2015. Upon graduation in 2018, he became a teacher of the Gamelan (an Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments) art at Guangxi Arts University, and also served as the principal of the university's Gamelan. In his teaching, Randy tries to combine Gamelan with traditional Chinese music performances, and his works have been highly appreciated by students and audiences. Thanks to his promotion, more and more students at the university fell in love with Gamelan. "Music knows no boundaries. I hope more Chinese people could appreciate the beauty of Gamelan, making it a bridge for cultural exchange between China and my homeland," Randy said. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

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Exploring China's new quantum computer prototype with digital reporter

STORY: Exploring China's new quantum computer prototype with digital reporter DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG, Xinhua's digital reporter 2. various of "Jiuzhang 3.0" STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG, Xinhua's digital reporter "I am Zheng, a digital reporter at the Xinhua News Agency. Today, let's go inside 'Jiuzhang 3.0' and explore China's new quantum computer prototype together." Chinese scientists unveiled a quantum computer prototype named "Jiuzhang 3.0" with 255 detected photons on Wednesday, once again pushing the boundaries of photonics quantum computing technology. Led by the renowned Chinese quantum physicist Pan Jianwei, the research team has successfully accomplished this quantum computing feat, achieving a speed that is 10 quadrillion times faster in solving Gaussian boson sampling (GBS) problems compared to the world's existing fastest supercomputers. Gaussian boson sampling, a classically intracta

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India's Santiniketan on UNESCO World Heritage List

STORY: India's Santiniketan on UNESCO World Heritage List DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Santiniketan STORYLINE: India's Santiniketan, a town where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore built the central university Visva-Bharati over a century ago, has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, officials said. The world body made the announcement on Sunday. The decision to include Santiniketan in the list was taken during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee currently underway in Saudi Arabia. Santiniketan was established in 1901 by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, father of Rabindranath Tagore in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. Santiniketan, which means "abode of peace," was a residential school and center for art based on ancient Indian traditions and a vision of the unity of humanity transcending religious and cultural boundaries. "A 'world university' was established at Santiniketan in

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CHINA-BEIJING-INAUGURAL ORCHID AWARDS-CULTURAL EXCHANGES (CN)

(230910) -- BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Joseph W. Polisi (5th R), president emeritus and chief China officer of the Juilliard School in the United States, attends China's inaugural Orchid Awards ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Music transcends boundaries, says Juilliard's president emeritus" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-INAUGURAL ORCHID AWARDS-CULTURAL EXCHANGES (CN)

(230910) -- BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer of the Juilliard School in the United States, speaks during a meeting in the Tianjin Juilliard School in the Binhai New Area of north China's Tianjin Municipality, March 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Music transcends boundaries, says Juilliard's president emeritus" (Xinhua)

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Int'l dance festival displays cultural diversity in Xinjiang

STORY: Int'l dance festival displays cultural diversity in Xinjiang DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the dance drama Zhang Qian 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XING SHIMIAO, Director of dance drama Zhang Qian 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MAHIRE EMET, Leading actress of dance drama Zhang Qian 5. various of the fashion show themed "Brilliant Silk Road, Harmonious Coexistence" 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN XIUQIN, Designer 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): TAO TAO, Designer 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): TUMARES HEBIBULLA, Spectator of fashion show 9. various of the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent "Dance is a beautiful and versatile art form that transcends cultural boundaries and brings people together. If you are a fan of dancing, here's something you can't miss. The 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival is underwa

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CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at Huaqiao Station of Line 11 of the Suzhou metro in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers take a subway train of Line 11 of the Suzhou metro on June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at Huaqiao Station of Line 11 of the Suzhou metro in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at Huaqiao Station of Line 11 of the Suzhou metro in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen at Huaqiao Station of Line 11 of the Suzhou metro in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers take a subway train of Line 11 of the Suzhou metro on June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers prepare to take Line 11 of the Suzhou metro at a station in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-SUZHOU-SHANGHAI-INTERCITY SUBWAY (CN)

(230624) -- SUZHOU, June 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A passenger takes photos of the rail transit system map on a train of Line 11 of the Suzhou metro on June 24, 2023. On Saturday, Line 11 of the Suzhou metro went into operation, linking the city of Suzhou, a major GDP contributor in east China's Jiangsu Province, with Shanghai, another economic heavyweight in the region. This is the first time that the core cities in the Yangtze River Delta region have linked their separate urban subway systems transcending administrative boundaries and geographical barriers in different provincial-level regions. The newly launched Line 11 of the Suzhou metro is also part of Line 11 of the Shanghai metro, according to the subway design. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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UN adopts agreement to protect high seas

STORY: UN adopts agreement to protect high seas DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of ECOSOC Chamber 2. various of delegates applauding the adoption of the agreement 3. various of UN Secretary-General ANTONIO GUTERRES speaking 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of delegates 6. various of ECOSOC Chamber STORYLINE: The United Nations on Monday adopted a historic agreement for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction which cover over two-thirds of the ocean. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Two decades in the making, the adoption of this agreement demonstrates the strength of multilateralism, building on the legacy of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. By acting to counter threats to our planet that go beyond national boundaries, you are demonstrating that global threats deserve global

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Science has no boundaries: experts at at sci-tech forum in Beijing

STORY: Science has no boundaries: experts at sci-tech forum in Beijing DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Zhongguancun Forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAIFUR RAHMAN, President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DENIS SIMON, President of the Alliance of Global Talent Organizations STORYLINE: Scholars attending a sci-tech forum in Beijing spoke of the importance of promoting sci-tech innovation and boosting international cooperation in the sector. The 2023 Zhongguancun Forum is held from May 25 to 30 in Beijing's Zhongguancun, known as "China's Silicon Valley." It has drawn top scientists, institutions, and well-known innovation and entrepreneurship entities from across the world to discuss international cooperation on scientific and technological development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAIFUR RAHMAN, President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE

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Chinese scientist wins prize in global sustainability competition

STORY: Chinese scientist wins prize in global sustainability competition DATELINE: April 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: MONTREUX, Switzerland CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Frontiers Planet Prize 2023 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JEAN-CLAUDE BURGELMAN, director of the Frontiers Planet Prize STORYLINE: A Chinese scientist won the Frontiers Planet Prize 2023 in a new global sustainability competition, which was announced here on Thursday during a live event. The Frontiers Planet Prize celebrates breakthroughs in sustainability science, rewarding solutions that show measurable potential to help humanity remain within the boundaries of the Earth's ecosystem. Professor Gu Baojing with Zhejiang University has been awarded the prize for his research article "Abating ammonia is more cost-effective than nitrogen oxides for mitigating PM2.5 air pollution," which was published in the major academic journal Science in 2021. During the award ceremony, Gu said that his research focused on glob

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Osprey flying in helicopter mode

NAHA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane shows U.S. Marine Corps' MV-22 Osprey aircraft flying in vertical take-off and landing mode -- helicopter mode -- over an area of the city of Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, on Oct. 6, 2012. Under the bilateral agreement reached in September that year, Ospreys are restricted to flying in such mode only within the boundaries of U.S. military facilities and areas "except as operationally necessary."

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WHO head raises awareness of health threats

GENEVA, Switzerland - Margaret Chan, director general of the World Health Organization, talks during an interview at the WHO headquarters in Geneva on Nov. 11, 2010. Chan said the risks of diseases crossing national boundaries are real in a highly globalized world, referring to the spread of new antibiotic-resistant bacteria and flu epidemic.