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China: Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Guangdong, Vendor Stall Torn Away by Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong on Wednesday, September 24, bringing severe weather. Millions of residents in Shenzhen, Chaozhou, Zhuhai, Dongguan, and Foshan were asked to evacuate. This video, captured at Xinda Plaza in Yangjiang, shows a chicken steak stall called Zhengxin being torn from its place by fierce winds.

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China: Giant Catfish Spotted On Flooded Street In Chaozhou, Guangdong

On July 26, 2024, residents of Chaozhou in Guangdong, southern China, witnessed an unusual sight during a severe rainstorm. The heavy downpour resulted in deep floodwaters on the streets of a local neighborhood, where a large catfish from nowhere unexpectedly made an appearance. The catfish, swimming back and forth amidst the deluge, captured the attention of the community members who gathered around, intrigued by the prospect of catching the fish that had found its way into their urban environment.

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Ancient movable bridge in S China braces for flood peak

STORY: Ancient movable bridge in S China braces for flood peak SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:14 LOCATION: CHAOZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangji Bridge STORYLINE: Check out how the ancient, movable Guangji Bridge braces for flood peaks in Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. The bridge is composed of two sections of stone beam bridges in the east and west and a section of pontoon bridge in the middle. The pontoon bridge can be put aside for boats to pass through. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chaozhou, China. (XHTV)

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Exploring new cultural landmark in China's Guangzhou | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: Exploring new cultural landmark in China's Guangzhou | Sunny's Spotlight SHOOTING TIME: April 26-28, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center in China's Guangzhou 2. STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GU LIUXI, Chaozhou wood carving inheritor 5. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent "Here I am at the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center in China's Guangzhou. The center, located by the Pearl River, is designed in the shape of a huge ship. Integrating the Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Center, and Guangdong Literature Museum, it will soon open to the public on May 1. Let's head into the center and indulge in the world of culture and art." An inaugural ceremony was h

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-SILK ROAD-CONCERT

(231126) -- SELANGOR, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Audience enjoy the Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert at the Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) in Selangor state, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2023. The Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert was held at the XMUM on Friday evening. The concert, consisting of renowned compositions such as A Hundred Birds Worshipping the Phoenix, Rain Hitting Banana Trees, and Step by Step High, as well as the traditional Malaysian folk music Rasa Sayang with traditional Chinese musical instruments, drew loud applause from the audience. Outside the concert hall, an exhibition of Guangdong's intangible cultural heritage items, such as Guangdong paper-cutting, Foshan woodblock prints, Dawu clay sculpture, Fengxi handmade red clay teapot, Chaozhou tea art, and Shaoguan Yao ethnic embroidery, attracted a lot of local people. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-SILK ROAD-CONCERT

(231126) -- SELANGOR, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An inheritor of intangible cultural heritage shows paper-cutting techniques at the Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) in Selangor state, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2023. The Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert was held at the XMUM on Friday evening. The concert, consisting of renowned compositions such as A Hundred Birds Worshipping the Phoenix, Rain Hitting Banana Trees, and Step by Step High, as well as the traditional Malaysian folk music Rasa Sayang with traditional Chinese musical instruments, drew loud applause from the audience. Outside the concert hall, an exhibition of Guangdong's intangible cultural heritage items, such as Guangdong paper-cutting, Foshan woodblock prints, Dawu clay sculpture, Fengxi handmade red clay teapot, Chaozhou tea art, and Shaoguan Yao ethnic embroidery, attracted a lot of local people. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-SILK ROAD-CONCERT

(231126) -- SELANGOR, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert at the Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) in Selangor state, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2023. The Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert was held at the XMUM on Friday evening. The concert, consisting of renowned compositions such as A Hundred Birds Worshipping the Phoenix, Rain Hitting Banana Trees, and Step by Step High, as well as the traditional Malaysian folk music Rasa Sayang with traditional Chinese musical instruments, drew loud applause from the audience. Outside the concert hall, an exhibition of Guangdong's intangible cultural heritage items, such as Guangdong paper-cutting, Foshan woodblock prints, Dawu clay sculpture, Fengxi handmade red clay teapot, Chaozhou tea art, and Shaoguan Yao ethnic embroidery, attracted a lot of local people. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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MALAYSIA-SELANGOR-SILK ROAD-CONCERT

(231126) -- SELANGOR, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artist shows the making of a clay sculpture at the Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) in Selangor state, Malaysia, Nov. 24, 2023. The Canton Rhythms for Silk Road concert was held at the XMUM on Friday evening. The concert, consisting of renowned compositions such as A Hundred Birds Worshipping the Phoenix, Rain Hitting Banana Trees, and Step by Step High, as well as the traditional Malaysian folk music Rasa Sayang with traditional Chinese musical instruments, drew loud applause from the audience. Outside the concert hall, an exhibition of Guangdong's intangible cultural heritage items, such as Guangdong paper-cutting, Foshan woodblock prints, Dawu clay sculpture, Fengxi handmade red clay teapot, Chaozhou tea art, and Shaoguan Yao ethnic embroidery, attracted a lot of local people. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

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British vlogger celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival in China's Chaozhou

STORY: British vlogger celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival in China's Chaozhou DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:11 LOCATION: CHAOZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chaozhou City 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Performer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Performer 7. STANDUP 2 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ADAM JAMES MCILMAYLE, British vlogger "My name is Adam. And guess where I am today? This is my first time in Chaozhou. Here's some of what I've seen in the last few days. This place has an incredibly ancient, fascinating history, culture, and traditions. So I've come to experience all myself. Look at that - the ancient city of Chaozhou. It's clustered with architectural gems from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It is like a living museum. And behind

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230905) -- CHAOZHOU, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows the temporarily closed Guangji Bridge scenic spot in Chaozhou City, south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, made landfall in the coastal areas of east China's Fujian Province and south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday, according to local authorities. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230905) -- CHAOZHOU, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows fishing boats taking shelter from Typhoon Haikui at a port in Raoping County of Chaozhou City, south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, made landfall in the coastal areas of east China's Fujian Province and south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday, according to local authorities. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230905) -- CHAOZHOU, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows the Paifang Street in Chaozhou City, south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, made landfall in the coastal areas of east China's Fujian Province and south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday, according to local authorities. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230905) -- CHAOZHOU, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows fishing boats taking shelter from Typhoon Haikui at a port in Raoping County of Chaozhou City, south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, made landfall in the coastal areas of east China's Fujian Province and south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday, according to local authorities. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230905) -- CHAOZHOU, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows fishing boats taking shelter from Typhoon Haikui at a port in Raoping County of Chaozhou City, south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, made landfall in the coastal areas of east China's Fujian Province and south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday, according to local authorities. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230905) -- CHAOZHOU, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows the temporarily closed Guangji Bridge scenic spot in Chaozhou City, south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, made landfall in the coastal areas of east China's Fujian Province and south China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday, according to local authorities. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CHAOZHOU-AQUACULTURE (CN)

(230801) -- CHAOZHOU, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows a fishing port in Raoping County of Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Raoping County has a long history of aquaculture. By 2022, the county has aquaculture area of 179,000 mu (about 11,933 hectares) and more than 100 aquatic products enterprises with about 4,200 employees. (Xinhua/Wang Ruiping)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CHAOZHOU-AQUACULTURE (CN)

(230801) -- CHAOZHOU, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows marine net cages in Raoping County in Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Raoping County has a long history of aquaculture. By 2022, the county has aquaculture area of 179,000 mu (about 11,933 hectares) and more than 100 aquatic products enterprises with about 4,200 employees. (Xinhua/Wang Ruiping)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CHAOZHOU-AQUACULTURE (CN)

(230801) -- CHAOZHOU, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows marine net cages in Raoping County in Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Raoping County has a long history of aquaculture. By 2022, the county has aquaculture area of 179,000 mu (about 11,933 hectares) and more than 100 aquatic products enterprises with about 4,200 employees. (Xinhua/Wang Ruiping)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CHAOZHOU-AQUACULTURE (CN)

(230801) -- CHAOZHOU, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 28, 2023 shows marine net cages in Raoping County in Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Raoping County has a long history of aquaculture. By 2022, the county has aquaculture area of 179,000 mu (about 11,933 hectares) and more than 100 aquatic products enterprises with about 4,200 employees. (Xinhua/Wang Ruiping)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON DOKSURI (CN)

(230727) -- CHAOZHOU, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows fishing boats taking shelter at a harbor as Typhoon Doksuri approaches in Chaozhou City of south China's Guangdong Province, July 27, 2023. China Meteorological Administration raised its emergency responses for typhoons to Level I, the highest level, on Thursday afternoon as Doksuri turned into a super typhoon. The administration urged local meteorological authorities in the provinces, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, to raise their emergency response levels based on local situations, coordinate with relevant government departments, and lead the public to prevent disasters and avoid risks. (Xinhua/Wang Ruiping)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON DOKSURI (CN)

(230727) -- CHAOZHOU, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows fishing boats taking shelter at a harbor as Typhoon Doksuri approaches in Chaozhou City of south China's Guangdong Province, July 27, 2023. China Meteorological Administration raised its emergency responses for typhoons to Level I, the highest level, on Thursday afternoon as Doksuri turned into a super typhoon. The administration urged local meteorological authorities in the provinces, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, to raise their emergency response levels based on local situations, coordinate with relevant government departments, and lead the public to prevent disasters and avoid risks. (Xinhua/Wang Ruiping)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON DOKSURI (CN)

(230727) -- GUANGZHOU, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 27, 2023 shows dark clouds in the border area between Chaozhou and Shantou cities in south China's Guangdong Province. China Meteorological Administration raised its emergency responses for typhoons to Level I, the highest level, on Thursday afternoon as Doksuri turned into a super typhoon. Doksuri is expected to make landfall in the coastal areas between Dongshan and Putian in east China's Fujian Province on Friday morning, the administration said. The administration urged local meteorological authorities in the provinces, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, to raise their emergency response levels based on local situations, coordinate with relevant government departments, and lead the public to prevent disasters and avoid risks. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON DOKSURI (CN)

(230727) -- CHAOZHOU, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows fishing boats taking shelter at a harbor as Typhoon Doksuri approaches in Chaozhou City of south China's Guangdong Province, July 27, 2023. China Meteorological Administration raised its emergency responses for typhoons to Level I, the highest level, on Thursday afternoon as Doksuri turned into a super typhoon. The administration urged local meteorological authorities in the provinces, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, to raise their emergency response levels based on local situations, coordinate with relevant government departments, and lead the public to prevent disasters and avoid risks. (Xinhua/Wang Ruiping)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON DOKSURI (CN)

(230727) -- GUANGZHOU, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 27, 2023 shows dark clouds in the border area between Chaozhou and Shantou cities in south China's Guangdong Province. China Meteorological Administration raised its emergency responses for typhoons to Level I, the highest level, on Thursday afternoon as Doksuri turned into a super typhoon. Doksuri is expected to make landfall in the coastal areas between Dongshan and Putian in east China's Fujian Province on Friday morning, the administration said. The administration urged local meteorological authorities in the provinces, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, to raise their emergency response levels based on local situations, coordinate with relevant government departments, and lead the public to prevent disasters and avoid risks. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON DOKSURI (CN)

(230727) -- CHAOZHOU, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows fishing boats taking shelter at a harbor as Typhoon Doksuri approaches in Chaozhou City of south China's Guangdong Province, July 27, 2023. China Meteorological Administration raised its emergency responses for typhoons to Level I, the highest level, on Thursday afternoon as Doksuri turned into a super typhoon. The administration urged local meteorological authorities in the provinces, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, to raise their emergency response levels based on local situations, coordinate with relevant government departments, and lead the public to prevent disasters and avoid risks. (Xinhua/Wang Ruiping)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-TYPHOON DOKSURI (CN)

(230727) -- GUANGZHOU, July 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 27, 2023 shows dark clouds in the border area between Chaozhou and Shantou cities in south China's Guangdong Province. China Meteorological Administration raised its emergency responses for typhoons to Level I, the highest level, on Thursday afternoon as Doksuri turned into a super typhoon. Doksuri is expected to make landfall in the coastal areas between Dongshan and Putian in east China's Fujian Province on Friday morning, the administration said. The administration urged local meteorological authorities in the provinces, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, to raise their emergency response levels based on local situations, coordinate with relevant government departments, and lead the public to prevent disasters and avoid risks. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

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Young Yingge dancer's love for traditional folk art

STORY: Young Yingge dancer's love for traditional folk art DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Yingge dance 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAO JIAXUAN, Yingge dancer STORYLINE: The Yingge dance, or dance to "hero's song," is a popular folk art form in Chaozhou and Shantou of south China's Guangdong Province. Combining opera, dance, and martial arts, it originated from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and is often performed during traditional Chinese festivals. Once performed only by men, the dance is now embracing more women performers. Yao Jiaxuan is one of them. As a young performer, she hopes to pass on the culture to more people. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAO JIAXUAN, Yingge dancer "The first time I saw Yingge dance performance, I was thrilled and stunned by its magnificence. When I performed Yingge dance for the first time, I was so nervous. But after I finished, I felt a bit excited. When I heard the audience's applause, I felt proud.

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Young inheritor in S. China hopes to carry forward drawnwork craft

STORY: Young inheritor in S. China hopes to carry forward drawnwork craft DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chaozhou drawnwork products 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG ZHEHAN, Inheritor of Chaozhou drawnwork STORYLINE: Chaozhou drawnwork, a technique integrating traditional Chaozhou embroidery and Western embroidery, has been listed as China's national intangible cultural heritage. Zhang Zhehan, a post-90s inheritor, took up the career as an embroiderer specializing in Chaozhou drawnwork. He hopes to attract more young people to understand, learn, and carry forward the heritage through his exploration and efforts. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG ZHEHAN, Inheritor of Chaozhou drawnwork "In the past, my grandmother and my mother were both in the embroidery business. I have always heard about the craft of drawnwork, and I was interested in it since I was a child. My mother said she hoped that I could come back and inherit this craft, becaus

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A sense of mission supports me: young inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving

STORY: A sense of mission supports me: young inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wood carving craftsmanship 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN JIA, Inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving STORYLINE: Chen Jia is an inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving, a national intangible cultural heritage in China. Chen, who has been practicing the skill for over a decade, said she has felt a sense of accomplishment in her creations and a sense of mission to pass on the craftsmanship. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN JIA, Inheritor of Chaozhou wood carving "I grew up immersed in this craft since my grandfather and my father were both involved in it. Back then, when I was just a teenager, I only knew it as a way to earn money, but I didn't understand that it was an intangible cultural heritage. It was only after I got involved in it that I realized it was something worthwhile for young people like us to pursue. One of the representat

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-AERIAL PHOTO

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 21, 2022 shows Daoyun Lou, an octagonal Tulou earthen building compound in Raoping County of Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Daoyun Lou, which covers a floor area of 10,000 square meters, is China's largest octagonal Tulou earthen building discovered so far. In 2006, it became a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CHAOZHOU-TULOU-EARTHEN BUILDING (CN)

(221025) -- CHAOZHOU, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 21, 2022 shows Daoyun Lou, an octagonal Tulou earthen building compound in Raoping County of Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Daoyun Lou, China's largest octagonal Tulou earthen building, is undergoing renovations that will give it a new look by June 2023. Daoyun Lou was built in 1587 in today's Chaozhou. In 2006, it became a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level. The walled building compound covers a floor area of 10,000 square meters in the shape of Bagua, or Eight Trigrams, the eight combinations of three whole or broken lines which were used by ancient Chinese people in their divination. All its three residential rings were built primarily of earth. Tulou is a type of large, enclosed Hakka community residence. Many historical Tulou compounds are still inhabited and well maintained in China's southern and southeastern parts. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CHAOZHOU-TULOU-EARTHEN BUILDING (CN)

(221025) -- CHAOZHOU, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 21, 2022 shows Daoyun Lou, an octagonal Tulou earthen building compound in Raoping County of Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Daoyun Lou, China's largest octagonal Tulou earthen building, is undergoing renovations that will give it a new look by June 2023. Daoyun Lou was built in 1587 in today's Chaozhou. In 2006, it became a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level. The walled building compound covers a floor area of 10,000 square meters in the shape of Bagua, or Eight Trigrams, the eight combinations of three whole or broken lines which were used by ancient Chinese people in their divination. All its three residential rings were built primarily of earth. Tulou is a type of large, enclosed Hakka community residence. Many historical Tulou compounds are still inhabited and well maintained in China's southern and southeastern parts. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CHAOZHOU-TULOU-EARTHEN BUILDING (CN)

(221025) -- CHAOZHOU, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 21, 2022 shows Daoyun Lou, an octagonal Tulou earthen building compound in Raoping County of Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Daoyun Lou, China's largest octagonal Tulou earthen building, is undergoing renovations that will give it a new look by June 2023. Daoyun Lou was built in 1587 in today's Chaozhou. In 2006, it became a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level. The walled building compound covers a floor area of 10,000 square meters in the shape of Bagua, or Eight Trigrams, the eight combinations of three whole or broken lines which were used by ancient Chinese people in their divination. All its three residential rings were built primarily of earth. Tulou is a type of large, enclosed Hakka community residence. Many historical Tulou compounds are still inhabited and well maintained in China's southern and southeastern parts. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-CHAOZHOU-TULOU-EARTHEN BUILDING (CN)

(221025) -- CHAOZHOU, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 21, 2022 shows Daoyun Lou, an octagonal Tulou earthen building compound in Raoping County of Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province. Daoyun Lou, China's largest octagonal Tulou earthen building, is undergoing renovations that will give it a new look by June 2023. Daoyun Lou was built in 1587 in today's Chaozhou. In 2006, it became a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level. The walled building compound covers a floor area of 10,000 square meters in the shape of Bagua, or Eight Trigrams, the eight combinations of three whole or broken lines which were used by ancient Chinese people in their divination. All its three residential rings were built primarily of earth. Tulou is a type of large, enclosed Hakka community residence. Many historical Tulou compounds are still inhabited and well maintained in China's southern and southeastern parts. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

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Literary master Han Yu | Stories shared by Xi Jinping

STORY: Literary master Han Yu | Stories shared by Xi Jinping DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:28 LOCATION: MENGZHOU/CHAOZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NIU JIN'GANG, Deputy director of Han Yu Research Institute in Mengzhou 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG YONGZHAO, Member, Association of Literature in Tang Dynasty of China 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG ZHIMIN, Deputy director of Han Yu Memorial Hall in Chaozhou 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZENG CHU'NAN, Counselor, Association of Literature in Tang Dynasty of China 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHEN SIJIE, Head of Mengzhou Federation of Literary and Art Circles 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President STORYLINE: Han Yu was a Chinese literary master during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). He was a strong proponent of the Classical Prose Movement, which advocated clarity and precision rather than the richly ornamented literary style. Han's story was shared by Chinese President Xi Jinping when addressing artists at a

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New mission of centuries-old bridge in Chaozhou | Stories shared by Xi Jinping

STORY: New mission of centuries-old bridge in Chaozhou | Stories shared by Xi Jinping DATELINE: July 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Guangji Bridge 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU ZHIMIN, Member of Chaozhou historical and cultural city protection expert committee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG DEKAI, Staff of Guangji Bridge cultural heritage administration 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU XIAOJIE, Director of Guangji Bridge cultural heritage administration STORYLINE: Chaozhou, S China's Guangdong Guangji Bridge across the Hanjiang River has been a landmark for the city of Chaozhou, south China's Guangdong Province, for centuries. With a history of 851 years, the first open-close bridge in the world has undergone major rebuilding and repair at different times. In October 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the ancient bridge and stressed better protection of the city's heritage. Subtitle: In October 2020, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Com

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chaozhou Opera actress puts on makeup backstage in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chaozhou opera actor puts on costumes backstage in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chaozhou Opera actors attend a ritual after a performance in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, on March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs Chaozhou Opera in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor puts on makeup backstage in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chaozhou Opera musician plays an instrument in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chaozhou Opera actor performs fire-breathing in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, on March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chaozhou Opera actors have a rest backstage in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actress makes up at the backstage in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform Chaozhou Opera in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform Chaozhou Opera in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Combo photo shows a Chaozhou Opera actor before (R) and after making-up in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

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THAILAND-NAKHON SAWAN-CHAOZHOU OPERA

(220325) -- NAKHON SAWAN, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chaozhou Opera actress accompanies her child in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, March 24, 2022. Chinese migrants brought the Chaozhou Opera with them to Thailand more than a hundred years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)