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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 6

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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China's Yangtze River Delta sees vigorous development in port logistics

STORY: China's Yangtze River Delta sees vigorous development in port logistics SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: LIANYUNGANG/NINGBO/SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ports in the Yangtze River Delta 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG GUOCHAO, President of Lianyungang Port Holding Group Co., Ltd. 3. various of ports in the Yangtze River Delta 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PENG JIE, Deputy general manager of Ningbo Meidong Container Terminal Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The Yangtze River Delta, encompassing Shanghai Municipality, the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui, has seen vigorous development in port logistics. The region has tapped into its prime geographical position to speed up multi-modal transport. According to data from the Ministry of Transport, the container throughput at ports of the Yangtze River Delta region totaled 30.51 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the first quarter of 2024. This accounted for 39.8 percent of the nation

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Experts hail Chinese e-mobility technology as Kenya advances green transportation

STORY: Experts hail Chinese e-mobility technology as Kenya advances green transportation SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the electric vehicle exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEX WACHIRA, Principal secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HEZBON MOSE, Chair of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JIT BHATTACHARYA, CEO of BasiGo, a Kenyan startup STORYLINE: Technology experts lauded China's electric mobility (e-mobility) technology at the just-concluded Kenya Power E-Mobility Conference as Kenyans continue to embrace green modes of transport. The conference brought together more than 200 delegates, including government officials, donors, and e-mobility experts from across the globe, to review innovative and transformative solutions to decarbonize the transport sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEX WACHIRA, Principal secretary in the Minis

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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China kicks off Spring Festival travel rush with 9 bln trips expected

STORY: China kicks off Spring Festival travel rush with 9 bln trips expected SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of passengers at Lanzhou West railway station in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 2. various of passengers at railway stations in Shanghai 3. various of passengers and stations across China STORYLINE: China's Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on Friday. The travel and tourism sectors are expected to see record-breaking journeys within the next 40 days, adding new steam to the country's economic recovery. The Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year, is China's most important festival for family reunions. Hundreds of millions of Chinese are swarming train stations, airports, and coach terminals across the country. 9 billion passenger trips are expected during the Spring Festival travel rush, according to the Ministry of Transport. With record demand for travel, this year's Spring Festival holida

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Egypt receives Chinese-built dry bulk carrier

STORY: Egypt receives Chinese-built dry bulk carrier SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of "Wadi Al-Arish" and its interior STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Transport Kamel Al-Wazir announced on Saturday that the National Navigation Company, an affiliate of the Ministry, has received the latest Chinese-built dry bulk carrier "Wadi Al-Arish." The ship, which can carry up to 82,000 tons, will officially join the national commercial fleet of the National Navigation Company during January 2024. The ship is 229 meters long, 32.26 meters wide, and has a draft of 14.5 meters. The minister pointed out that the ship features advanced navigational equipment and technologies, and also meets the current and future environmental requirements. The minister indicated that the national commercial fleet is now composed of 14 ships responsible for securing the transportation of the strategic goods imported into Egypt,

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Robust, diverse New Year consumption points to China's economic vitality

STORY: Robust, diverse New Year consumption points to China's economic vitality SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENG, General manager, Sanshuiyuan eco-tourism resort in Shandong 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourist STORYLINE: During the past three-day New Year holiday, China has witnessed strong consumption performances in multiple sectors including transport, tourism, catering, and retail sales. According to the Ministry of Transport, passenger volume handled by China's transport network during the New Year holiday is projected to hit over 128 million trips, up 78.4 percent from a year ago. Statistics show that a total of 135 million domestic trips were made within China during the New Year holiday, up 155.3 percent over the same period last year and up 9.4 percent over the figure from 2019. During the period, the total revenue in China's tourist market surpassed 79.73

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EGYPT-CAIRO-TRANSPORT EXPO

(231108) -- CAIRO, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People talk in front of train models during the Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair for the Middle East and Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 7, 2023. Egypt's international transportation exhibition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chinese companies, which are eager to take part in the transport development in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The fifth Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair and Forum for the Middle East and Africa was held in New Cairo from Nov. 5 to 8 with the sponsor of Egypt's Ministry of Transport. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-TRANSPORT EXPO

(231108) -- CAIRO, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People view robots during the Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair for the Middle East and Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 7, 2023. Egypt's international transportation exhibition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chinese companies, which are eager to take part in the transport development in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The fifth Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair and Forum for the Middle East and Africa was held in New Cairo from Nov. 5 to 8 with the sponsor of Egypt's Ministry of Transport. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-TRANSPORT EXPO

(231108) -- CAIRO, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model of China's high-speed train is exhibited at the Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair for the Middle East and Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 7, 2023. Egypt's international transportation exhibition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chinese companies, which are eager to take part in the transport development in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The fifth Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair and Forum for the Middle East and Africa was held in New Cairo from Nov. 5 to 8 with the sponsor of Egypt's Ministry of Transport. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-TRANSPORT EXPO

(231108) -- CAIRO, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People try on VR devices during the Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair for the Middle East and Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 7, 2023. Egypt's international transportation exhibition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chinese companies, which are eager to take part in the transport development in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The fifth Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair and Forum for the Middle East and Africa was held in New Cairo from Nov. 5 to 8 with the sponsor of Egypt's Ministry of Transport. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-TRANSPORT EXPO

(231108) -- CAIRO, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Chinese tech giant Huawei during the Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair for the Middle East and Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 7, 2023. Egypt's international transportation exhibition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chinese companies, which are eager to take part in the transport development in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The fifth Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair and Forum for the Middle East and Africa was held in New Cairo from Nov. 5 to 8 with the sponsor of Egypt's Ministry of Transport. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-TRANSPORT EXPO

(231108) -- CAIRO, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of China's leading train manufacturer CRRC during the Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair for the Middle East and Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 7, 2023. Egypt's international transportation exhibition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chinese companies, which are eager to take part in the transport development in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The fifth Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair and Forum for the Middle East and Africa was held in New Cairo from Nov. 5 to 8 with the sponsor of Egypt's Ministry of Transport. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-TRANSPORT EXPO

(231108) -- CAIRO, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People view a train model during the Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair for the Middle East and Africa in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov. 7, 2023. Egypt's international transportation exhibition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chinese companies, which are eager to take part in the transport development in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The fifth Smart Transport, Logistics, Infrastructure, and Traffic Fair and Forum for the Middle East and Africa was held in New Cairo from Nov. 5 to 8 with the sponsor of Egypt's Ministry of Transport. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Serbian, Chinese companies ink contracts worth half bln USD

STORY: Serbian, Chinese companies ink contracts worth half bln USD DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of signing ceremony at a business forum in Belgrade 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Serbian): GORAN VESIC, Serbia's Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI XINGQIAN, Director general of the Department of Foreign Trade of China's Ministry of Commerce 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN BO, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia 5. various of signing ceremony at a business forum in Belgrade STORYLINE: Serbian and Chinese companies signed contracts worth over 510 million U.S. dollars at a business forum in Belgrade, the Serbian government said in a press release on Thursday. The signing of over 10 agreements between Chinese and Serbian companies was overseen by representatives from the two countries. A dozen Chinese enterprises in areas including agri-food, chemicals, mineral resources, wood processing, and services, attended the f

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Afghans welcome flight resumption between Afghanistan, China

STORY: Afghans welcome flight resumption between Afghanistan, China DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flight from Kabul to Urumqi at Kabul International Airport in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD YOUNUS MOHMAND, Head of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment 3. various shots of Kabul International Airport in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): GHULAM JILANI WAFA, Deputy head of Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Aviation STORYLINE: A direct flight route linking Afghanistan and China resumed on Wednesday, following three years of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The flights between the Afghan capital Kabul and the Chinese city of Urumqi were operated by Afghan flag carrier Ariana Afghan Airlines. The passenger air services operate once in a week on Wednesday and return to Kabul on the same day. The flights are expected to enhance trade and economic relations between the

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Australian authorities coordinate multinational search for capsized Chinese fishing vessel

STORY: Australian authorities coordinate multinational search for capsized Chinese fishing vessel DATELINE: May 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) STORYLINE: Australian authorities have identified a large area in the Indian Ocean where they will focus the search for a capsized Chinese fishing vessel. A spokesperson for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) told Xinhua on Thursday that, based on drift modeling, a remote 12,000 square km zone has been identified to search for the vessel. A Chinese deep-sea fishing vessel capsized on Tuesday in the central Indian Ocean, which has so far left 39 people on board missing, including 17 Chinese mariners, 17 Indonesian mariners and five Philippine mariners. China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Transport, and Shandong Province have activated emergency response mechanisms to organize the rescue work. On-site rescue i

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China, Central Asia ready for summit with high expectation

STORY: China, Central Asia ready for summit with high expectation DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China and Central Asian countries related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): SERIK KORZHUMBAYEV, Editor-in-chief of newspaper "DKNews" in Kazakhstan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): TAGAI ALIMBAEV, Asian Development Bank project monitoring and public relations specialist of Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHOHRON, Tajik student in China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): AYJEREN GYLYCHDURDYYEVA, Turkmen student in China 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Uzbek): ABDULLAEV MASHARIB SAIDAMATOVICH, Deputy director of Center for Promotion of Science of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan STORYLINE: The China-Central Asia Summit will be held on May 18 and 19 in Xi'an, the capital city of China's Shaanxi Province. The five Central Asian countries are Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Heads of state

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China-Central Asia Summit carries great significance: expert

STORY: China-Central Asia Summit carries great significance: expert DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xi'an and Kazakhstan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): SERIK KORZHUMBAYEV, Editor-in-chief of the newspaper "DKNews" 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): TAGAI ALIMBAEV, Asian Development Bank project monitoring and public relations specialist of the Ministry of Transport of Kyrgyzstan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Uzbek): ABDULLAEV MASHARIB SAIDAMATOVICH, Deputy Director of the Center for the Promotion of Science of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): AYJEREN GYLYCHDURDYYEVA, Turkmen student in China 6. various of trains and ports STORYLINE: The China-Central Asia Summit will be held later this month in Xi'an, the capital city of China's Shaanxi Province. The five Central Asian countries are Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Ahead of the summit, many from the region have expressed their expectati