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Japan: Woman Uses Comb Sound to Captivate Dolphins at Osaka Aquarium

On October 9, 2025, in Osaka, Japan, the video captured a young Chinese woman gently brushing a fine-toothed comb near the dolphin pool. Drawn to the unusual sound, two dolphins swam over, curiously hovering near the glass and following the movement of the comb. The woman laughed as she continued making the sound, creating a charming interaction between human and marine life that delighted visitors watching nearby.

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Nadam Fair in Inner Mongolia's Hinggan League

Actors perform equestrian skills during a Nadam fair in Jalaid Banner of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2025. The Nadam fair opened here on Thursday, featuring Nadam performances, characteristic intangible cultural heritage, and charming grassland scenery. Photo by Ma Jinrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nadam Fair in Inner Mongolia's Hinggan League

Actors perform equestrian skills during a Nadam fair in Jalaid Banner of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2025. The Nadam fair opened here on Thursday, featuring Nadam performances, characteristic intangible cultural heritage, and charming grassland scenery. Photo by Ma Jinrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nadam Fair in Inner Mongolia's Hinggan League

An actor performs equestrian skills during a Nadam fair in Jalaid Banner of Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 7, 2025. The Nadam fair opened here on Thursday, featuring Nadam performances, characteristic intangible cultural heritage, and charming grassland scenery. Photo by Ma Jinrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Corse du Sud - France

FRANCE. CORSE-DU-SUD (2A) AJACCIO. CHARMING HOTEL LES MOUETTES, BY THE BEACH Photo by Stephane Frances/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT RHIN (68) AERIAL VIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF EGUISHEIM. RIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST CHARMING VILLAGES ON THE ALSACE WINE ROUTE, THE VILLAGE HAS PRETTY COBBLED STREETS LINED WITH TRADITIONAL HALF-TIMBERED HOUSES PAINTED IN BRIGHT COLOURS... VOTED FAVOURITE VILLAGE OF THE FRENCH IN 2013. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT RHIN (68) AERIAL VIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF EGUISHEIM. RIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST CHARMING VILLAGES ON THE ALSACE WINE ROUTE, THE VILLAGE HAS PRETTY COBBLED STREETS LINED WITH TRADITIONAL HALF-TIMBERED HOUSES PAINTED IN BRIGHT COLOURS... VOTED FAVOURITE VILLAGE OF THE FRENCH IN 2013. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT RHIN (68) AERIAL VIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF EGUISHEIM. RIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST CHARMING VILLAGES ON THE ALSACE WINE ROUTE, THE VILLAGE HAS PRETTY COBBLED STREETS LINED WITH TRADITIONAL HALF-TIMBERED HOUSES PAINTED IN BRIGHT COLOURS... VOTED FAVOURITE VILLAGE OF THE FRENCH IN 2013. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT RHIN (68) AERIAL VIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF EGUISHEIM, LOOKING NORTH-EAST. RIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST CHARMING VILLAGES ON THE ALSACE WINE ROUTE, THE VILLAGE HAS PRETTY COBBLED STREETS LINED WITH TRADITIONAL HALF-TIMBERED HOUSES PAINTED IN BRIGHT COLOURS... VOTED FAVOURITE VILLAGE OF THE FRENCH IN 2013. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE, ALPES-MARITIMES (06) NICE, CHARMING VILLA ON MONT-BORON Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event held in Jakarta

STORY: Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event held in Jakarta SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): CORNELIUS DENNIS, visitor STORYLINE: A Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event was held on Monday in Jakarta, impressing Indonesian audiences with Guangdong's rich cultural and tourism resources. Featured by a series of captivating performances, informative presentations, and immersive exhibitions, the event also presented the "Charming Guangdong" photography exhibition with 50 artworks showcasing the beauty and cultural richness of Guangdong. More than 200 people, including representatives of relevant cultural and tourism institutions in China's Guangdong Province, representatives of the Indonesian cultural and tourism industry, and media from China and Indonesia, participated in the event. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): CORNELIUS DENNIS, I

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-GUANGDONG-HONG KONG-MACAO GREATER BAY AREA-TOURISM-PROMOTION

(240625) -- JAKARTA, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guests visit the "Charming Guangdong" photography exhibition at the promotion conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 24, 2024. A Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event was held on Monday in Jakarta. More than 200 people, including representatives of relevant cultural and tourism institutions in China's Guangdong Province, representatives of the Indonesian cultural and tourism industry, and media from China and Indonesia, participated in the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-GUANGDONG-HONG KONG-MACAO GREATER BAY AREA-TOURISM-PROMOTION

(240625) -- JAKARTA, June 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests visit the "Charming Guangdong" photography exhibition at the promotion conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 24, 2024. A Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event was held on Monday in Jakarta. More than 200 people, including representatives of relevant cultural and tourism institutions in China's Guangdong Province, representatives of the Indonesian cultural and tourism industry, and media from China and Indonesia, participated in the event. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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Humanoid robots, a highlight at World Intelligence Expo

STORY: Humanoid robots, a highlight at World Intelligence Expo SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 World Intelligence Expo 2. various of humanoid robot Xiaoqi 3. various of humanoid robot Walker X 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIONG JINGCHUANG, UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd. 5. various of the 2024 World Intelligence Expo STORYLINE: Humanoid robots have been charming crowds at the 2024 World Intelligence Expo, which concluded in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Sunday. These lifelike robots on display are capable of walking quickly, dancing, and even making coffee. With her sleek shoulder-length hair, high heels, figure-hugging outfit, and flawless makeup, humanoid robot Xiaoqi stands elegantly in the exhibition hall, ready to answer a myriad of questions. According to its producer Ex-Robots, a company based in northeast China's Dalian City, the robot model has begun mass production. At pre

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Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city

STORY: Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dancer from China's Taiwan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan STORYLINE: Born in China's Taiwan in 2000, Lin Chun-hsuan is now a classical Chinese dance teacher in Xiamen, Fujian Province. With 15 years of experience in classical Chinese dance, she is pursuing her dream in the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan "The most attractive part of classical Chinese dance is that it has a unique posture and charm, and it integrates the artistic essence of Chinese culture. The costumes worn in Chinese dance not only add beauty but also aid in expressing the emotions and narratives within the performance. With graceful and fluid movements, each step aims for perfection in beauty. That's why I find Chinese dance incredibly charming. Chinese

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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The pilgrims of Labuleng in China

(FILE) Like so many of the Sichuanese-Tibetans who comprise the town's nomadic population, many pilgrims were completing their pilgrimage to the Labuleng monasteries in nearby Xiahe before making their way back home, China's Gansu province, 14 February 2016. The south of northwest China's Gansu province, known as the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is regarded as a sacred land with a charming Tibetan Buddhist ambience, represented by the Labuleng Buddhist Monastery.

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Tavern III draakon

30.01.2024, Tallinn. Located under the 12th century Raekoda (Town Hall) building in the main square of Old Town Tallinn, Kolmas Draakon (or the Third Dragon) is a small medieval-themed tavern. This charming eatery with its beautiful-period interior is hosted daily by a group of petulant housekeepers whose job it is to entertain all-comers with their brusque and rude service manner. However, this is all purely theatrical a style that is closer to the behaviour that one would have received in the medieval ages. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tavern III draakon

30.01.2024, Tallinn. Located under the 12th century Raekoda (Town Hall) building in the main square of Old Town Tallinn, Kolmas Draakon (or the Third Dragon) is a small medieval-themed tavern. This charming eatery with its beautiful-period interior is hosted daily by a group of petulant housekeepers whose job it is to entertain all-comers with their brusque and rude service manner. However, this is all purely theatrical a style that is closer to the behaviour that one would have received in the medieval ages. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tavern III draakon

30.01.2024, Tallinn. Located under the 12th century Raekoda (Town Hall) building in the main square of Old Town Tallinn, Kolmas Draakon (or the Third Dragon) is a small medieval-themed tavern. This charming eatery with its beautiful-period interior is hosted daily by a group of petulant housekeepers whose job it is to entertain all-comers with their brusque and rude service manner. However, this is all purely theatrical a style that is closer to the behaviour that one would have received in the medieval ages. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tavern III draakon

30.01.2024, Tallinn. Located under the 12th century Raekoda (Town Hall) building in the main square of Old Town Tallinn, Kolmas Draakon (or the Third Dragon) is a small medieval-themed tavern. This charming eatery with its beautiful-period interior is hosted daily by a group of petulant housekeepers whose job it is to entertain all-comers with their brusque and rude service manner. However, this is all purely theatrical a style that is closer to the behaviour that one would have received in the medieval ages. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tavern III draakon

30.01.2024, Tallinn. Located under the 12th century Raekoda (Town Hall) building in the main square of Old Town Tallinn, Kolmas Draakon (or the Third Dragon) is a small medieval-themed tavern. This charming eatery with its beautiful-period interior is hosted daily by a group of petulant housekeepers whose job it is to entertain all-comers with their brusque and rude service manner. However, this is all purely theatrical a style that is closer to the behaviour that one would have received in the medieval ages. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Viking Cruises welcomes back Chinese guests

STORY: Viking Cruises welcomes back Chinese guests DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Viking Cruises welcoming Chinese guests 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIUS VALENCIA ANDRIES, Captain of Viking Eistla 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU XIAOWEN, Manager of Viking Eistla 4. various of the welcoming banner STORYLINE: The multinational travel company Viking Cruises has resumed its European river cruise operations catering to the Chinese market. On Thursday, more than a hundred guests from China embarked on the Viking Eistla cruise ship, which was anchored in Amsterdam, commencing their 11-day "Rhine Charming Journey." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIUS VALENCIA ANDRIES, Captain of Viking Eistla "We're glad to have Chinese guests on Viking cruise ship to not only enjoy authentic Europe but also rediscover the world in comfort." The crew took a group photo with the Chinese guests holding a banner with the words "Welcome Chinese Guests 'Home.'" SOUNDBI

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EGYPT-ASWAN-INTERNATIONAL WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL

(230306) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Spanish actress Cuca Escribano is interviewed with Xinhua during the Aswan International Women Film Festival in Aswan, Egypt, on March 5, 2023. On the bank of the Nile River, Upper Egypt's charming city of Aswan is hosting this week the seventh edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) that seeks to shed further light on women's causes and rights. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: 7th women film festival in Egypt's Aswan sheds further light on women's causes

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EGYPT-ASWAN-INTERNATIONAL WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL

(230306) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dutch filmmaker Mijke de Jong is interviewed with Xinhua during the Aswan International Women Film Festival in Aswan, Egypt, on March 5, 2023. On the bank of the Nile River, Upper Egypt's charming city of Aswan is hosting this week the seventh edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) that seeks to shed further light on women's causes and rights. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: 7th women film festival in Egypt's Aswan sheds further light on women's causes

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EGYPT-ASWAN-INTERNATIONAL WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL

(230306) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a red-carpet ceremony of the Aswan International Women Film Festival in Aswan, Egypt, on March 5, 2023. On the bank of the Nile River, Upper Egypt's charming city of Aswan is hosting this week the seventh edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) that seeks to shed further light on women's causes and rights. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: 7th women film festival in Egypt's Aswan sheds further light on women's causes

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EGYPT-ASWAN-INTERNATIONAL WOMEN FILM FESTIVAL

(230306) -- ASWAN (EGYPT), March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An award ceremony is held during the Aswan International Women Film Festival in Aswan, Egypt, on March 5, 2023. On the bank of the Nile River, Upper Egypt's charming city of Aswan is hosting this week the seventh edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) that seeks to shed further light on women's causes and rights. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) TO GO WITH Feature: 7th women film festival in Egypt's Aswan sheds further light on women's causes

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Canadian furniture designer pursues dream in E China

STORY: Canadian furniture designer pursues dream in E China DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MAXIME CARTIER, Canadian furniture designer 2. various of Max's daily life in Xuancheng STORYLINE: A Canadian furniture designer has settled in Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, to pursue his dream as he finds the city charming and full of opportunities. SOUNDBITE (English): MAXIME CARTIER, Canadian furniture designer "Hello, I'm Max from Canada. I have been in Xuancheng City (in Anhui Province) since 2019. I grew up in a farm in Quebec, Canada, and became a designer for a Canadian company, which led to my connection with China. This company has furniture trade with a factory in Xuancheng and I used to travel between Canada and China for work. Last year, I opened a foreign trade company in Xuancheng to sell my furniture to Canada and other countries directly, which is a breakthrough for me. These are my design, and that

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Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance during the concert STORYLINE: A unique Chinese New Year concert "The Sound of Spring" was held in New York on Saturday, charming the audience with the diversity and artistry of Chinese symphonic music. Now in its fourth year, the concert was jointly presented by the U.S.-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China. Featuring well-known musical pieces such as Spring Festival Overture, Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, along with other festive works, the two-hour-long program showcased an exciting blend of Chinese American artists, Chinese symphonic music, and traditional instruments. Chinese music is full of enchanting stories and uplifting sounds, said Cai Jindong, conductor of the concert and director of the U.S.-China Music Inst

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CONCERT

(230129) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Percussion soloist Petra Elek (back) performs with The Orchestra Now during the "The Sound of Spring" Chinese New Year concert at the Rose Theater in New York, the United States, on Jan. 28, 2023. A unique Chinese New Year concert "The Sound of Spring" was held here on Saturday, charming the audience with the diversity and artistry of Chinese symphonic music. Now in its fourth year, the concert was jointly presented by the U.S.-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CONCERT

(230129) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pipa soloist Gao Hong (C) performs with The Orchestra Now during the "The Sound of Spring" Chinese New Year concert at the Rose Theater in New York, the United States, Jan. 28, 2023. A unique Chinese New Year concert "The Sound of Spring" was held here on Saturday, charming the audience with the diversity and artistry of Chinese symphonic music. Now in its fourth year, the concert was jointly presented by the U.S.-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CONCERT

(230129) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Percussion soloist Petra Elek (back) performs with The Orchestra Now during the "The Sound of Spring" Chinese New Year concert at the Rose Theater in New York, the United States, on Jan. 28, 2023. A unique Chinese New Year concert "The Sound of Spring" was held here on Saturday, charming the audience with the diversity and artistry of Chinese symphonic music. Now in its fourth year, the concert was jointly presented by the U.S.-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CONCERT

(230129) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Violin soloist Na Sun (L, front) performs as conductor Jindong Cai (R, front) conducts The Orchestra Now during the "The Sound of Spring" Chinese New Year concert at the Rose Theater in New York, the United States, on Jan. 28, 2023. A unique Chinese New Year concert "The Sound of Spring" was held here on Saturday, charming the audience with the diversity and artistry of Chinese symphonic music. Now in its fourth year, the concert was jointly presented by the U.S.-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)