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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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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240807) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Young musicians perform at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Aug. 6, 2024. Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra pay a week-long visit to New York during World Orchestra Week. These young Chinese musicians jointly performed with members of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA on Tuesday under the auspices of the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Nearly 300 young musicians and 100 guests attended the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240807) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Clive Gillinson, executive and artistic director of Carnegie Hall, delivers a speech before a concert at Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Aug. 6, 2024. Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra pay a week-long visit to New York during World Orchestra Week. These young Chinese musicians jointly performed with members of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA on Tuesday under the auspices of the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Nearly 300 young musicians and 100 guests attended the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240807) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Young musicians perform at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Aug. 6, 2024. Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra pay a week-long visit to New York during World Orchestra Week. These young Chinese musicians jointly performed with members of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA on Tuesday under the auspices of the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Nearly 300 young musicians and 100 guests attended the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240807) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Young musicians perform at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Aug. 6, 2024. Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra pay a week-long visit to New York during World Orchestra Week. These young Chinese musicians jointly performed with members of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA on Tuesday under the auspices of the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Nearly 300 young musicians and 100 guests attended the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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(SpotNews)NEW ZEALAND-SOUTH ISLAND-BUS CRASHES

(240718) -- WELLINGTON, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows the site of bus crashes in South Island, New Zealand. Four Chinese tourists were injured due to bus crashes on State Highway in South Island in Thursday morning's foggy weather, said the Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch. The official Radio NZ reported that four people were taken to nearby hospitals due to the crashes. The accidents took place on State Highway 8 in South Island at around 8:38 a.m. on Thursday. There were two buses involved in the single-vehicle incidents. The two crashes happened separately 100 meters apart from each other, said the report. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-BRAZIL-CONSULATE GENERAL-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(240627) -- CHENGDU, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the consulate general of Brazil in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Brazil opened its third consulate general on the Chinese mainland in Chengdu, capital city of the southwestern province of Sichuan, on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Brazil opens consulate general in SW China's Chengdu " Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yuan Qiuyue)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-BRAZIL-CONSULATE GENERAL-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(240627) -- CHENGDU, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the consulate general of Brazil in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Brazil opened its third consulate general on the Chinese mainland in Chengdu, capital city of the southwestern province of Sichuan, on Thursday. TO GO WITH "Brazil opens consulate general in SW China's Chengdu " (Xinhua/Yuan Qiuyue)

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Artists from China's Xinjiang perform in Türkiye's Istanbul

STORY: Artists from China's Xinjiang perform in Türkiye's Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of artists from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region performing Chinese ethnic music and dance in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: A troupe of artists from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region performed ethnic music and dance in Türkiye's largest city of Istanbul on Sunday. The event, organized by the Consulate General of China in Istanbul, took place at a prestigious concert hall on the European side of the city. Wei Xiaodong, consul general of China in Istanbul, addressed the guests and said that China is a multi-ethnic country with 56 ethnic groups "holding together tightly." "Through continuous exchange and integration of various ethnic groups over thousands of years, the Chinese nation has become a big family," Wei noted, adding that the show presented the unique cultures and joyful life

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U.S.-CHICAGO-CHINESE CLASS

(240523) -- CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Consul General in Chicago Zhao Jian addresses a Chinese class held at the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the United States, May 21, 2024. Some 60 high school students from the Chicago Public School (CPS) district had an experience of being immersed in Chinese culture on Tuesday during a Chinese class. TO GO WITH "Feature: An amazing Chinese class for American students" (Photo by Wang Li/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-CHINESE CLASS

(240523) -- CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a Ping Pong match during a Chinese class held at the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the United States. Some 60 high school students from the Chicago Public School (CPS) district had an experience of being immersed in Chinese culture on Tuesday during a Chinese class. TO GO WITH "Feature: An amazing Chinese class for American students" (Photo by Wang Li/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-CHINESE CLASS

(240523) -- CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A player performs face-changing, part of the Sichuan Opera, during a Chinese class held at the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the United States, May 21, 2024. Some 60 high school students from the Chicago Public School (CPS) district had an experience of being immersed in Chinese culture on Tuesday during a Chinese class. TO GO WITH "Feature: An amazing Chinese class for American students" (Photo by Wang Li/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CHICAGO-CHINESE CLASS

(240523) -- CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students make pastries during a Chinese class held at the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the United States, May 21, 2024. Some 60 high school students from the Chicago Public School (CPS) district had an experience of being immersed in Chinese culture on Tuesday during a Chinese class. TO GO WITH "Feature: An amazing Chinese class for American students" (Photo by Lu Shen/Xinhua)

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U.S. Iowa, China's Hebei discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation

STORY: U.S. Iowa, China's Hebei discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: DES MOINES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the roundtable discussion 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO JIAN, Consul General of China's consulate general in Chicago 3. various of agricultural activities 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICK KIMBERLEY, President of Kimberley Farms Inc. STORYLINE: The U.S. state of Iowa and north China's Hebei Province held a roundtable discussion on strengthening cooperation in sustainable agriculture Monday in Des Moines, the state's capital. Zhao Jian, consul general of China's Consulate General in Chicago, said holding such an event in Iowa, "the granary and breadbasket of America," is significant for promoting pragmatic agricultural cooperation between China and the United States. Noting that China is the largest export destination of U.S. agricultural products, Zhao expressed optimism about deepening coopera

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Seminar held to commemorate Australian professor's teaching in China

STORY: Seminar held to commemorate Australian professor's teaching in China SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:29 LOCATION: BRISBANE, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, China's ambassador to Australia 3. various of the seminar, Colin Mackerras and his old photos 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COLIN MACKERRAS, Australian sinologist 5. various of the seminar, Colin Mackerras and his old photo STORYLINE: A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. It was attended by more than 80 people, including Mackerras and his family, students and friends. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffit

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Colin Mackerras speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the promotion of Chinese culture.

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Casey Davidson, president of the Queensland branch of the Australia-China Friendship Society, speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstandin

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian (R) gives a gift to Colin Mackerras at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Colin Mackerras speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the promotion of Chinese culture.

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Consul General in Brisbane Ruan Zongze speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the p

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE CULTURE-OPEN DAY EVENT

(240507) -- NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A calligrapher from southeast China's Fujian Province presents his work to guests at the open day event hosted by the Consulate General of China in New York, the United States, May 6, 2024. Cultural performances by artists from southeast China's Fujian Province and stories of Chinese-speaking Americans on learning the language impressed around 100 U.S. students here at the open day event hosted by the Consulate General of China in New York on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE CULTURE-OPEN DAY EVENT

(240507) -- NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An American student shares his stories and thoughts on how to master the Chinese language at the open day event hosted by the Consulate General of China in New York, the United States, May 6, 2024. Cultural performances by artists from southeast China's Fujian Province and stories of Chinese-speaking Americans on learning the language impressed around 100 U.S. students here at the open day event hosted by the Consulate General of China in New York on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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3rd Far East Cup Go Tournament held in Russia's Vladivostok

STORY: 3rd Far East Cup Go Tournament held in Russia's Vladivostok SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: VLADIVOSTOK, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tournament STORYLINE: The 3rd Far East Cup Go Tournament was held Monday in Vladivostok, Russia, attracting players from both Russia and China. Sponsored by the Chinese Consulate General in Vladivostok and organized by the Primorye Go Association, the tournament adopts Chinese Go rules. The first two tournaments were held in Vladivostok in 2018 and 2019, respectively. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vladivostok, Russia. (XHTV)

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U.S. returns 38 pieces of cultural objects to China, fostering deeper cultural exchanges

STORY: U.S. returns 38 pieces of cultural objects to China, fostering deeper cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of cultural objects 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI QUN, China's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism and head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUANG PING, Chinese Consul General in New York 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MATTHEW BOGDANOS, Chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office 6. various of the handover ceremony STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent "The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultur

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240418) -- BEIJING, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A returned Chinese cultural object is seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A returned Chinese cultural object is seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A returned Chinese cultural object is seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A returned Chinese cultural object is seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240418) -- NEW YORK, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultural Heritage Administration. China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to prevent the illegal importation of Chinese cultural artifacts into the United States in January 2009. Its validity has been extended for the third time, starting from January 14 this year. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240417) -- NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members check the condition of returned Chinese cultural objects at a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240417) -- NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240417) -- NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism and head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration Li Qun (2nd R) and Matthew Bogdanos (2nd L), chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, sign documents at a handover ceremony of returned Chinese cultural objects at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240417) -- NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Returned Chinese cultural objects are seen at a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240417) -- NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism and head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration Li Qun (2nd R) and Matthew Bogdanos (2nd L), chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, sign documents at a handover ceremony of returned Chinese cultural objects at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240417) -- NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism and head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration Li Qun (R) and Matthew Bogdanos, chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, attend a handover ceremony of returned Chinese cultural objects at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240417) -- NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism and head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration Li Qun (R) shakes hands with Matthew Bogdanos, chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, at a handover ceremony of returned Chinese cultural objects at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-CULTURAL OBJECTS-RETURNING

(240417) -- NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members check the condition of returned Chinese cultural objects at a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, on April 17, 2024. The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-SHOPPING CENTER-ATTACK-CHINESE CITIZEN

(240414) -- SYDNEY, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police officers work outside the Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction in Sydney, Australia, April 14, 2024. One Chinese citizen was killed and another wounded in a mass stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping center, the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney said on Sunday. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-SHOPPING CENTER-ATTACK-CHINESE CITIZEN

(240414) -- SYDNEY, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman lays flowers outside the Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction in Sydney, Australia, April 14, 2024. One Chinese citizen was killed and another wounded in a mass stabbing attack at a Sydney shopping center, the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney said on Sunday. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

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U.S.-CHINA-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-EXCHANGE

(240305) -- NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Audience watch performance of an excerpt from the renowned Henan opera Hua Mulan at an event held at the Chinese Consulate General in New York,the United States, on Feb. 29, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Intangible cultural heritage enriches China-U.S. subnational exchanges" (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-RECEPTION

(240221) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mehmet Zahit Uzun, deputy head of the Istanbul office of Turkish Foreign Ministry, speaks at a reception on the occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 20, 2024. A reception was held on Tuesday evening in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Chinese Consulate General hosted the event in the bustling Besiktas district on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait. Many overseas Chinese and Turkish guests, local officials, and members of diplomatic missions attended the event, which included performances by Chinese singers and dancers and a gala dinner. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-RECEPTION

(240221) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform on stage at a reception on the occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 20, 2024. A reception was held on Tuesday evening in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Chinese Consulate General hosted the event in the bustling Besiktas district on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait. Many overseas Chinese and Turkish guests, local officials, and members of diplomatic missions attended the event, which included performances by Chinese singers and dancers and a gala dinner. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-RECEPTION

(240221) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform on stage at a reception on the occasion of the Chinese Lunar New Year in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 20, 2024. A reception was held on Tuesday evening in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Chinese Consulate General hosted the event in the bustling Besiktas district on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait. Many overseas Chinese and Turkish guests, local officials, and members of diplomatic missions attended the event, which included performances by Chinese singers and dancers and a gala dinner. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)