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China: Guangdong Cat Gets Head Stuck in Plastic Sleeve

In Guangdong, a curious cat got its head stuck in a plastic beverage sleeve awkwardly until its owner rescued it. The amusing clip reminded viewers to keep plastic waste away from pets.

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China: Shiba Inu Tries Swimming for First Time in Jiangxi River

On August 9, 2025, in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, a video captured a Shiba Inu entering the river for the first time. The dog wore a special life jacket, keeping its body afloat. It seemed nervous, barely moving as it tried to stay balanced on the water. The little Shiba appeared frightened but curious, needing more practice to swim confidently.

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Maldives: Shark Swallows Diver’s Camera and Spits It Back Out

On October 21, 2025, in the Maldives, a video captured an astonishing moment during a recreational diving session when a curious shark swallowed and then spat out a Chinese diver’s underwater camera. The shark suddenly appeared and bit into the device, swallowing it completely. For several seconds, the camera continued recording from inside the shark’s mouth, capturing flashes of sharp teeth and swirling water. The diver later told reporters that he felt terrified when the shark approached and immediately swam back to the boat after retrieving the camera.

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Julien Temple, Jean Pigozzi, Jeremy Thomas attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Julien Temple attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Jeremy Thomas attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Julien Temple attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Julien Temple attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Julien Temple attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Jean Pigozzi attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Julien Temple attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Julien Temple attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Jeremy Thomas attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Jeremy Thomas attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Julien Temple, Jean Pigozzi, Jeremy Thomas attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Jean Pigozzi attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Jean Pigozzi attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rome Cinema Fest 2025 - I Am Curious Johnny Photocall

Jean Pigozzi attends the photocall for the film "I Am Curious Johnny" at the Roma Cinema Fest in Rome. Rome, Italy, October 17, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Arowana Caught Swimming With Turtle in Its Mouth in Tai’an

A video captured a curious aquarium moment in Tai’an on August 30. A golden arowana swam slowly inside a tank with something unusual in its mouth. Clamped between its jaws was a small turtle, which looked helpless as the big fish carried it around. The turtle stretched out its neck as if ready to escape at any moment, but the arowana kept gliding smoothly through the water.

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

A man washes the papamobile at the Vatican on November 19, 2015. Inside the 'nobile' garage, carefully protecting the vehicles bearing the Papal coat of arms from curious onlookers, Manuel has the honor of washing the pope's car. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Manuel washes the papamobile at the Vatican on November 19, 2015. Inside the 'nobile' garage, carefully protecting the vehicles bearing the Papal coat of arms from curious onlookers, Manuel has the honor of washing the pope's car. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ille Et Vilaine Hit By Historical Flooding

Rennes (35): flooding and historic flooding of the Ille and Vilaine rivers on 27 January 2025. On the banks of the river VIlaine, at the Jardins de la Confluence, a couple of curious onlookers in raincoats watch the flooding at the Bacchus café-theatre and the ‘Ascension paysagere’ buildings designed by the Giboire group and the Dutch firm MVRDV in association with the French firm ALL on the Ólot de l'Octroi - Photo by Mignot J/ANDBZ/ABACAPReSS.COM

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Ille Et Vilaine Hit By Historical Flooding

Rennes (35): flooding and historic flooding of the Ille and Vilaine rivers on 27 January 2025. On the banks of the river VIlaine, at the Jardins de la Confluence, a couple of curious onlookers in raincoats watch the flooding at the Bacchus café-theatre and the ‘Ascension paysagere’ buildings designed by the Giboire group and the Dutch firm MVRDV in association with the French firm ALL on the Ólot de l'Octroi - Photo by Mignot J/ANDBZ/ABACAPReSS.COM

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Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul

STORY: Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city 2. various of Baris Acar, owner of a motorcycle gallery in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS ACAR, Owner of a motorcycle gallery 4. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. various of Turkish rider Deniz Evren parking his motorcycle in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DENIZ EVREN, Turkish rider 7. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: Located beside a bustling avenue on the Asian side of Istanbul, a motorcycle gallery exhibits a remarkable collection of Chinese brands, capturing the attention of both seasoned riders and curious enthusiasts. Baris Acar, the gallery owner, has noticed a significan

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China's Ningxia develops photovoltaic energy based on local conditions

STORY: China's Ningxia develops photovoltaic energy based on local conditions SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the PV project 2. STANDUP (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG LEI, Vice director of the PV base 4. various of the PV project STORYLINE: In northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, this integrated photovoltaic (PV) base with an installed capacity of 2 million kilowatts has been running since last June. With over 3.7 million solar panels, it's projected to generate 3.7 billion kWh of green electricity yearly for Zhejiang Province in east China. While embracing sustainability, the base is also going smart. STANDUP (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat "Now, I'm at this huge solar panels field. Maybe you are so curious how they can clean all these solar panels. Maybe something impossible. No, I can tell you, maybe it seems i

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Better to see China with our own eyes: American students

STORY: Better to see China with our own eyes: American students SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delegation touring 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADJO JOSEPHINE ADJOGBLE, Student of Muscatine High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COLIN ENLOW MILLAGE, Student of Muscatine High School 4. various of the delegation touring STORYLINE: 32 students from Muscatine High School of Iowa, the United States, visited Shanghai on Wednesday and Thursday during a week-long study tour that also included Beijing and Hebei. The students participated in various friendship activities and visited well-known scenic spots. They expressed eagerness to share their experiences in China with family and friends once they return home. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADJO JOSEPHINE ADJOGBLE, Student of Muscatine High School "While we're here, they're already curious back home, and they're like, oh you're posting this, you're seeing

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Curious cattle

Highland cattle in pasture in Lohja in June 2022 AILA RUOHO / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Aila Ruoho/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Ukrainian vlogger shares rural life in China's Putian

STORY: Ukrainian vlogger shares rural life in China's Putian SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: PUTIAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ukrainian woman Katya living in China's Putian 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KATYA, Ukrainian national 3. various of Ukrainian Katya celebrating Chinese New Year in Putian STORYLINE: A Ukrainian woman living in China's Putian enjoys recording her daily life with video, and shares them on social media. Katya met her Chinese husband in Ukraine's Uman. In 2022, they returned to her husband's hometown and settled down. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KATYA, Ukrainian national "Because I live in a rural area, I take the time to create videos capturing our daily lives. Some fans said they enjoyed watching our videos and encouraged us to post longer videos. They are curious about what it's like to live as a foreigner in rural China. And then we did a lot of videos, and they really enjoyed them. So did us. In Putian, the craft of carvi

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7-meter-high steamer set used in bun shop in China to meet New Year demand

STORY: 7-meter-high steamer set used in bun shop in China to meet New Year demand SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:30 LOCATION: NANTONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the steamed bun shop 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SU XIUPING, Pastry cook STORYLINE: At a small steamed bun shop in Nantong City, east China's Jiangsu Province, an incredibly high steamer set has made the shop a popular destination for many food buyers and also those who are just curious. The steamer set has 57 layers and is over 7 meters tall. Employees of the shop have to use an elevator to get the steamers. A pastry cook at the shop said there has been an increasing demand for steamed buns as the Spring Festival is around the corner, and that is why they are using more layers of steamers. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SU XIUPING, Pastry cook "Our steamed buns are traditional, fermented with rice wine. It tastes good. It's chewy and has a special flavor. Our buns are very popular among the locals. As

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Canadian expat explores rural concert in south China

STORY: Canadian expat explores rural concert in south China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village 2. various of the concert 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN, Canadian teacher STORYLINE: A Canadian expat participated in a two-day rural concert that concluded on Sunday in south China's Zhongshan City. He explored what life was like in rural China and how the concert added color to rural revitalization. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN, Canadian teacher "As a foreigner, I've always been curious about what life is like in rural China after years of development. What is it like for the farmers today? So today I've come to Zuobu Village in Nanlang District, Zhongshan. I've come to enjoy the Golden Earth Concert, and to see a little bit of what life is like in the new China's countryside. This year's concert will take place on November 25 and 26. Attendees of the concert will be able to hear a wide range of

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Humane Officially Launches The AI Pin

Handout photo - Humane, a San Francisco-based AI startup founded by ex-Apple executives, has unveiled its first product, the Ai Pin. This gadget is a pin that can be hooked onto your clothing and worn all day. The Ai Pin is a wearable projector with the ability to capture photos with an ultrawide RGB camera, send text messages and emails, and answer your most curious questions thanks to its ChatGPT-like capabilities. It operates on AI models from both OpenAI and Microsoft. It takes 13 MP photos and sends texts as well. The accessory is powered by a Snapdragon SoC but the exact processor is not revealed. Similar to other wearables such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches, the Ai Pin is designed to be a casual, everyday accessory. Despite its compact, all-aluminum appearance, it’s not as lightweight as it looks. Weighing about 55 grams, which is equivalent to a tennis ball, it needs a magnetic battery pack to stay attached to your shirt. For bulkier clothing options, Humane offers a separate clip-on accessory

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Humane Officially Launches The AI Pin

Handout photo - Humane, a San Francisco-based AI startup founded by ex-Apple executives, has unveiled its first product, the Ai Pin. This gadget is a pin that can be hooked onto your clothing and worn all day. The Ai Pin is a wearable projector with the ability to capture photos with an ultrawide RGB camera, send text messages and emails, and answer your most curious questions thanks to its ChatGPT-like capabilities. It operates on AI models from both OpenAI and Microsoft. It takes 13 MP photos and sends texts as well. The accessory is powered by a Snapdragon SoC but the exact processor is not revealed. Similar to other wearables such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches, the Ai Pin is designed to be a casual, everyday accessory. Despite its compact, all-aluminum appearance, it’s not as lightweight as it looks. Weighing about 55 grams, which is equivalent to a tennis ball, it needs a magnetic battery pack to stay attached to your shirt. For bulkier clothing options, Humane offers a separate clip-on accessory

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Humane Officially Launches The AI Pin

Handout photo - Humane, a San Francisco-based AI startup founded by ex-Apple executives, has unveiled its first product, the Ai Pin. This gadget is a pin that can be hooked onto your clothing and worn all day. The Ai Pin is a wearable projector with the ability to capture photos with an ultrawide RGB camera, send text messages and emails, and answer your most curious questions thanks to its ChatGPT-like capabilities. It operates on AI models from both OpenAI and Microsoft. It takes 13 MP photos and sends texts as well. The accessory is powered by a Snapdragon SoC but the exact processor is not revealed. Similar to other wearables such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches, the Ai Pin is designed to be a casual, everyday accessory. Despite its compact, all-aluminum appearance, it’s not as lightweight as it looks. Weighing about 55 grams, which is equivalent to a tennis ball, it needs a magnetic battery pack to stay attached to your shirt. For bulkier clothing options, Humane offers a separate clip-on accessory

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Humane Officially Launches The AI Pin

Handout photo - Humane, a San Francisco-based AI startup founded by ex-Apple executives, has unveiled its first product, the Ai Pin. This gadget is a pin that can be hooked onto your clothing and worn all day. The Ai Pin is a wearable projector with the ability to capture photos with an ultrawide RGB camera, send text messages and emails, and answer your most curious questions thanks to its ChatGPT-like capabilities. It operates on AI models from both OpenAI and Microsoft. It takes 13 MP photos and sends texts as well. The accessory is powered by a Snapdragon SoC but the exact processor is not revealed. Similar to other wearables such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches, the Ai Pin is designed to be a casual, everyday accessory. Despite its compact, all-aluminum appearance, it’s not as lightweight as it looks. Weighing about 55 grams, which is equivalent to a tennis ball, it needs a magnetic battery pack to stay attached to your shirt. For bulkier clothing options, Humane offers a separate clip-on accessory

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Humane Officially Launches The AI Pin

Handout photo - Humane, a San Francisco-based AI startup founded by ex-Apple executives, has unveiled its first product, the Ai Pin. This gadget is a pin that can be hooked onto your clothing and worn all day. The Ai Pin is a wearable projector with the ability to capture photos with an ultrawide RGB camera, send text messages and emails, and answer your most curious questions thanks to its ChatGPT-like capabilities. It operates on AI models from both OpenAI and Microsoft. It takes 13 MP photos and sends texts as well. The accessory is powered by a Snapdragon SoC but the exact processor is not revealed. Similar to other wearables such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches, the Ai Pin is designed to be a casual, everyday accessory. Despite its compact, all-aluminum appearance, it’s not as lightweight as it looks. Weighing about 55 grams, which is equivalent to a tennis ball, it needs a magnetic battery pack to stay attached to your shirt. For bulkier clothing options, Humane offers a separate clip-on accessory

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Humane Officially Launches The AI Pin

Handout photo - Humane, a San Francisco-based AI startup founded by ex-Apple executives, has unveiled its first product, the Ai Pin. This gadget is a pin that can be hooked onto your clothing and worn all day. The Ai Pin is a wearable projector with the ability to capture photos with an ultrawide RGB camera, send text messages and emails, and answer your most curious questions thanks to its ChatGPT-like capabilities. It operates on AI models from both OpenAI and Microsoft. It takes 13 MP photos and sends texts as well. The accessory is powered by a Snapdragon SoC but the exact processor is not revealed. Similar to other wearables such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches, the Ai Pin is designed to be a casual, everyday accessory. Despite its compact, all-aluminum appearance, it’s not as lightweight as it looks. Weighing about 55 grams, which is equivalent to a tennis ball, it needs a magnetic battery pack to stay attached to your shirt. For bulkier clothing options, Humane offers a separate clip-on accessory

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Humane Officially Launches The AI Pin

Handout photo - Humane, a San Francisco-based AI startup founded by ex-Apple executives, has unveiled its first product, the Ai Pin. This gadget is a pin that can be hooked onto your clothing and worn all day. The Ai Pin is a wearable projector with the ability to capture photos with an ultrawide RGB camera, send text messages and emails, and answer your most curious questions thanks to its ChatGPT-like capabilities. It operates on AI models from both OpenAI and Microsoft. It takes 13 MP photos and sends texts as well. The accessory is powered by a Snapdragon SoC but the exact processor is not revealed. Similar to other wearables such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches, the Ai Pin is designed to be a casual, everyday accessory. Despite its compact, all-aluminum appearance, it’s not as lightweight as it looks. Weighing about 55 grams, which is equivalent to a tennis ball, it needs a magnetic battery pack to stay attached to your shirt. For bulkier clothing options, Humane offers a separate clip-on accessory

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Chinese medical experts provide free services in Tunisian university

STORY: Chinese medical experts provide free services in Tunisian university DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Confucius Institute 2. various of the medical services STORYLINE: The acupuncturist division of the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team to Tunisia on Monday provided free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services for teachers and students from the University of Carthage. During the services at the Confucius Institute of the university, Chinese doctors performed acupuncture or cupping treatments for those under different health conditions. This was the first time for many of the students to experience how the thin acupuncture needles work, and they were very curious about the Chinese doctors who quickly inserted needles into patients and made them feel better. The acupuncturists of the Chinese medical team in Tunisia have been working at Tunisia's Hospital Mongi Slim for decades, and it annually treats more than 10,000 pati

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Aritst Performance in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2023 - Tourists are curious to reveal the secret of Sichuan's dramatic face in Chongqing, China, October 3, 2023.

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EGYPT-CAIRO-AGRICULTURAL EXPO-CHINESE PAVILION

(230913) -- CAIRO, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a booth at the Chinese pavilion during the International Agricultural Exhibition for Africa and the Middle East in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 12, 2023. Amidst the bustling aisles of Egypt's annual agriculture expo, the Chinese pavilion has attracted the attention of curious Egyptian visitors who are keen to explore the latest agricultural technologies from China. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese companies take center stage at int'l agricultural expo in Egypt" (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-AGRICULTURAL EXPO-CHINESE PAVILION

(230913) -- CAIRO, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor talks with a Chinese exhibitor during the International Agricultural Exhibition for Africa and the Middle East in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 12, 2023. Amidst the bustling aisles of Egypt's annual agriculture expo, the Chinese pavilion has attracted the attention of curious Egyptian visitors who are keen to explore the latest agricultural technologies from China. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese companies take center stage at int'l agricultural expo in Egypt" (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-AGRICULTURAL EXPO-CHINESE PAVILION

(230913) -- CAIRO, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People learn about agricultural machines at the Chinese pavilion during the International Agricultural Exhibition for Africa and the Middle East in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 12, 2023. Amidst the bustling aisles of Egypt's annual agriculture expo, the Chinese pavilion has attracted the attention of curious Egyptian visitors who are keen to explore the latest agricultural technologies from China. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese companies take center stage at int'l agricultural expo in Egypt" (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-AGRICULTURAL EXPO-CHINESE PAVILION

(230913) -- CAIRO, Sept. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People learn about agricultural machines at the Chinese pavilion during the International Agricultural Exhibition for Africa and the Middle East in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 12, 2023. Amidst the bustling aisles of Egypt's annual agriculture expo, the Chinese pavilion has attracted the attention of curious Egyptian visitors who are keen to explore the latest agricultural technologies from China. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Chinese companies take center stage at int'l agricultural expo in Egypt" (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Brazilian businessman hopes for more cooperation among BRICS countries

STORY: Brazilian businessman hopes for more cooperation among BRICS countries DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Brazilian businessman living in Xiamen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARCELO GOMES, Brazilian businessman in Xiamen 3. various of the cooperation between the BRICS countries 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARCELO GOMES, Brazilian businessman in Xiamen STORYLINE: Marcelo Gomes, a 31-year-old Brazilian, was dispatched to Xiamen in 2017 by his company, a leading Brazilian LED distributor. Gomes, who is responsible for R&D and quality control in the company, said suppliers in Xiamen offer very competitive products which are popular among Brazilian consumers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARCELO GOMES, Brazilian businessman in Xiamen "Before I came to China, I was very curious about China's history and culture. And also at that time, I have seen the Olympic Games of 2008. And that was very impressive and that's why I chose to come to Chin

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Arum Titan, the largest flower in the world - Villers les Nancy

Handout photo shows An Arum Titan "Amorphophallus titanum", the largest flower in the world, is pictured as it blossoms for the first time on late July 11, 2023 at the Botanical Garden in Villers-les-Nancy. The flower has a 1,95 meters high yellow pistil and a red-brown petal-shaped funnel. Many curious are awaited to observe the short-term phenomenon despite the smell of rotting meat generated by the plant. Handout Photo by Frederic Pautz/Jardin Botanique Jean Marie Pelt via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arum Titan, the largest flower in the world - Villers les Nancy

Handout photo shows An Arum Titan "Amorphophallus titanum", the largest flower in the world, is pictured as it blossoms for the first time on late July 11, 2023 at the Botanical Garden in Villers-les-Nancy. The flower has a 1,95 meters high yellow pistil and a red-brown petal-shaped funnel. Many curious are awaited to observe the short-term phenomenon despite the smell of rotting meat generated by the plant. Handout Photo by Frederic Pautz/Jardin Botanique Jean Marie Pelt via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arum Titan, the largest flower in the world - Villers les Nancy

Handout photo shows An Arum Titan "Amorphophallus titanum", the largest flower in the world, is pictured as it blossoms for the first time on late July 11, 2023 at the Botanical Garden in Villers-les-Nancy. The flower has a 1,95 meters high yellow pistil and a red-brown petal-shaped funnel. Many curious are awaited to observe the short-term phenomenon despite the smell of rotting meat generated by the plant. Handout Photo by Frederic Pautz/Jardin Botanique Jean Marie Pelt via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arum Titan, the largest flower in the world - Villers les Nancy

Handout photo shows An Arum Titan "Amorphophallus titanum", the largest flower in the world, is pictured as it blossoms for the first time on late July 11, 2023 at the Botanical Garden in Villers-les-Nancy. The flower has a 1,95 meters high yellow pistil and a red-brown petal-shaped funnel. Many curious are awaited to observe the short-term phenomenon despite the smell of rotting meat generated by the plant. Handout Photo by Frederic Pautz/Jardin Botanique Jean Marie Pelt via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arum Titan, the largest flower in the world - Villers les Nancy

Handout photo shows An Arum Titan "Amorphophallus titanum", the largest flower in the world, is pictured as it blossoms for the first time on late July 11, 2023 at the Botanical Garden in Villers-les-Nancy. The flower has a 1,95 meters high yellow pistil and a red-brown petal-shaped funnel. Many curious are awaited to observe the short-term phenomenon despite the smell of rotting meat generated by the plant. Handout Photo by Frederic Pautz/Jardin Botanique Jean Marie Pelt via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arum Titan, the largest flower in the world - Villers les Nancy

Handout photo shows An Arum Titan "Amorphophallus titanum", the largest flower in the world, is pictured as it blossoms for the first time on late July 11, 2023 at the Botanical Garden in Villers-les-Nancy. The flower has a 1,95 meters high yellow pistil and a red-brown petal-shaped funnel. Many curious are awaited to observe the short-term phenomenon despite the smell of rotting meat generated by the plant. Handout Photo by Frederic Pautz/Jardin Botanique Jean Marie Pelt via ABACAPRESS.COM