Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

The two-day World Nuclear Victims Forum begins in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2025. About 40 people from Japan, South Korea, the United States and Pacific island nations affected by nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb tests and uranium mining attended the forum, co-sponsored by the Hiroshima Alliance for Nuclear Weapons Abolition.

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

The two-day World Nuclear Victims Forum begins in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2025. About 40 people from Japan, South Korea, the United States and Pacific island nations affected by nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb tests and uranium mining attended the forum, co-sponsored by the Hiroshima Alliance for Nuclear Weapons Abolition.

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

The two-day World Nuclear Victims Forum begins in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2025. About 40 people from Japan, South Korea, the United States and Pacific island nations affected by nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb tests and uranium mining attended the forum, co-sponsored by the Hiroshima Alliance for Nuclear Weapons Abolition.

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

Nuke victims forum opens in Hiroshima

The two-day World Nuclear Victims Forum begins in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2025. About 40 people from Japan, South Korea, the United States and Pacific island nations affected by nuclear accidents, nuclear bomb tests and uranium mining attended the forum, co-sponsored by the Hiroshima Alliance for Nuclear Weapons Abolition.

(FOCUS)UN-CHINA-AI CAPACITY-BUILDING-RESOLUTION

(FOCUS)UN-CHINA-AI CAPACITY-BUILDING-RESOLUTION

(240702) -- UNITED NATIONS, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, introduces the draft resolution on "Enhancing International Cooperation on Capacity-building of Artificial Intelligence" during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) plenary session at the UN headquarters in New York, July 1, 2024. The 78th session of the UNGA on Monday unanimously adopted the resolution, proposed by China and co-sponsored by over 140 countries, on strengthening international cooperation in the capacity building of artificial intelligence (AI). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Jiangang)

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025. ＝May 14, 2024, Osaka, Japan

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025. ＝May 14, 2024, Osaka, Japan

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025. ＝May 14, 2024, Osaka, Japan

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025. ＝May 14, 2024, Osaka, Japan

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025. ＝May 14, 2024, Osaka, Japan

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025. ＝May 14, 2024, Osaka, Japan

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025. ＝May 14, 2024, Osaka, Japan

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025

Drone Show co-sponsored by Japan and Kansai-OSAKA EXPO 2025. ＝May 14, 2024, Osaka, Japan

Romania hosts cultural event to celebrate Spring Festival

STORY: Romania hosts cultural event to celebrate Spring Festival SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Bucharest 2. various of performances STORYLINE: A Spring Festival event was held on Tuesday evening at an opera hall in Bucharest. Diplomats, scholars, public figures, and representatives from the Romanian government gathered to enjoy a performance featuring Romanian musical pieces performed by the orchestra of the Romanian National Opera. The event also included traditional Chinese compositions, martial arts exhibitions, and marionette shows presented by the Quanzhou Folk Song and Dance Inheritance Center and Quanzhou Intangible Heritage Protection Center. The event, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Chinese Embassy in Romania, and organized by the China Cultural Center in Bucharest and Romania-China House, concluded with a spectacular firework display

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view violins exhibited during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers play the horsehead fiddle at the exhibition zone of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two Bangladeshi exhibitors taste dates from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers play traditional Chinese instruments during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Nepali exhibitor (L) sells scarves during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers are seen at the exhibition zone of east China's Zhejiang Province during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Cui Wen)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers dance during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors experience piloting simulation at the booth of Air China during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Li He)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors select ornaments during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-INT'L TRAVEL MART-OPENING (CN)

(231117) -- KUNMING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor poses for a photo with headwear of Peking Opera at the exhibition zone of Beijing during the China International Travel Mart 2023 in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 17, 2023. The China International Travel Mart 2023 kicked off Friday in Kunming. Themed "Nihao! China," the three-day event is co-sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Civil Aviation Administration of China and the provincial government of Yunnan. The fair, with an exhibition area of some 90,000 square meters, features six special exhibition areas, attracting tourism promotion agencies, related enterprises and more than 800 international travel agents from over 70 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Cui Wen)

China shocked, disappointed at Security Council failure to adopt Gaza resolution: envoy

STORY: China shocked, disappointed at Security Council failure to adopt Gaza resolution: envoy DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of delegates voting at the Security Council 2. various of Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, speaking STORYLINE: China was shocked and disappointed at the Security Council's failure to adopt a resolution that would have called for humanitarian pauses in Gaza, said Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations "A Russian-drafted resolution was put to vote on Monday night. It focused on the humanitarian concerns of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and called for an immediate cease-fire to protect civilians. The draft was supported and co-sponsored by many Arab countries. However, certain countries chose to vote against it. They said that they wanted more tim

China's Miao embroidery makes Milan Fashion Week debut

STORY: China's Miao embroidery makes Milan Fashion Week debut DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: MILAN, Italy CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAFFAELA GODI, Audience member 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): ROSARIA RATTIN, Italian designer 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHI CHUANYING, Embroiderer from Taijiang County, Guizhou Province STORYLINE: An exhibition featuring traditional costumes of China's Miao ethnic group and a show with models wearing Miao embroidery boutique clothing kicked off on Sunday in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. The event was co-sponsored by the Chinese Consulate General in Milan and Guizhou provincial government. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAFFAELA GODI, Audience member "The Miao show that we just saw here in Milan is a gift in this fashion week. Fashion, first of all, is culture. It's really important to share this culture. This fashion show we just saw is an example of what is culture, art, and fashion together." SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): ROSARIA RATTIN

Photo exhibition on Japan-Vietnam ties

Photo exhibition on Japan-Vietnam ties

A photo exhibition on the history of exchanges between Japan and Vietnam opens in Hanoi on Aug. 3, 2023, ahead of the 50th anniversary in September of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries. About 70 photos are on display in the weeklong exhibition co-sponsored by Japan's Kyodo News and the state-run Vietnam News Agency.

"Hot Wheels Legends Tour" creative car show held in Texas

STORY: "Hot Wheels Legends Tour" creative car show held in Texas DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the car show STORYLINE: The "Hot Wheels Legends Tour" creative car show was held Saturday in Tomball, a city north of Houston, in the U.S. state of Texas. Over a hundred uniquely designed and creatively inspired cars participated in the exhibition. The "Hot Wheels Legends Tour" creative car show, co-sponsored by Mobil 1 and Walmart, was initially launched in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hot Wheels toy car brand. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

Forum to mark 10th anniversary of BRI held in Laos

STORY: Forum to mark 10th anniversary of BRI held in Laos DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: A forum marking the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was held in Lao capital Vientiane on Wednesday. The forum was co-sponsored by Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China and the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Zhao Wenyu, the economic and commercial counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Laos, said in his speech at the forum that the cooperation between China and Laos has become stronger over time, and the high degree of political mutual trust is the biggest advantage of the joint construction of the BRI between China and Laos. Somsavat Lengsavad, former Lao deputy prime minister, pointed out during the forum that the life of the Lao people has improved because of the BRI, which is the best interpretation of the Laos-China community with a shared futur

Chinese, Egyptian folk musicians wow audience in front of Pyramids

STORY: Chinese, Egyptian folk musicians wow audience in front of Pyramids DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:38 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Egyptian musicians performing in front of the Sphinx at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Egypt STORYLINE: On a breezy Monday night in Egypt's Giza, artists from China and Egypt staged a folk music concert against the backdrop of the Grand Pyramids and Sphinx lit up in silver, enchanting hundreds of audiences with beautiful melodies. Banners reading "Let the China-Egypt friendship flow forward like the Nile River" were seen at the venue of the China-Egypt folk concert, welcoming guests to such a unique show co-sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the Chinese Embassy in Egypt. The event was attended by Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Hu Heping, Egyptian Minister of Culture Neveen Al-Kilany, Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed

Time-lapse: Long-span arch bridge under construction in China's Guangxi

STORY: Time-lapse: Long-span arch bridge under construction in China's Guangxi DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Time-lapse views of a bridge under construction STORYLINE: The 2nd World Conference on Long-span Arch Bridge Construction Technology is being held in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from March 19 to 21. The event was co-sponsored by the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE). Tian'e Longtan Bridge on Nandan-Tian'e Xialao Expressway serves as an on-site observation point to show the charm of the long-span arch bridge to bridge experts both at home and abroad. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

Photo exhibition of VNA, Kyodo

Photo exhibition of VNA, Kyodo

HANOI, Vietnam - An opening ceremony is held for a photo exhibition co-sponsored by Vietnam News Agency and Kyodo News in Hanoi on Nov. 4, 2013. The exhibition, marking the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Year and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, features some 80 photographs under the central theme "Vietnam and Japan: Together to a New Horizon."

Photo display of Korean murals opens in Pyongyang Thursday

Photo display of Korean murals opens in Pyongyang Thursday

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Visitors attend an exhibition of photographs of ancient murals from the Koguryo tomb complex outside Pyongyang at the Korean Central History Museum in Pyongyang on the opening day Oct. 11. The exhibition, co-sponsored by Kyodo News and South Korea's Yonhap News Agency, will run until Nov. 10.

Photo display of Korean murals opens in Pyongyang Thursday

Photo display of Korean murals opens in Pyongyang Thursday

PYONGYANG, North Korea - A gigantic poster at the Korean Central History Museum in Pyongyang announces an exhibit of photographs of ancient murals from the Koguryo tomb complex outside Pyongyang. The exhibit, co-sponsored by Kyodo News and South Korea's Yonhap News Agency, opens Oct. 11 and will run until Nov. 10.

International bird flu funding conference begins in Beijing

International bird flu funding conference begins in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A two-day international conference aiming at raising $1.2 billion-1.4 billion to help developing nations fight avian influenza and a potential flu pandemic is held in Beijing on Jan. 17. The conference was co-sponsored by China, the World Bank and the European Commission and attended by representatives from over 80 countries and 22 international organizations.

100 students attend Osaka job fair for foreign residents

100 students attend Osaka job fair for foreign residents

OSAKA, Japan - Graduating foreign students who are permanently residing in Japan are briefed by a company official in an annual job fair for such students in Osaka on Feb. 20. About 100 such students attended the fair co-sponsored by about 30 Japanese companies and organized by the Osaka International Understanding Education Research Center, a predominantly Korean association.

Painting of soccer player featured on Korean Air jet

Painting of soccer player featured on Korean Air jet

SEOUL, South Korea - A painting of a soccer player is seen Feb. 7 on a Korean Air jet at Seoul's Kimpo airport. The painting aims to boost the world event to be co-sponsored by S. Korea and Japan.

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows a smart digital studio during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows Smart Port system during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows the Smart Port system during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows an intelligent delivery vehicle during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows 5G+ Smart Factory during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor communicates with an virtual character during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 12, 2022. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows a smart digital studio during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2022 shows a human shaped robot during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member demonstrates virtual driving during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 12, 2022. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-GLOBAL DIGITAL TRADE EXPO (CN)

(221212) -- HANGZHOU, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member demonstrates unmanned container truck control system of Smart Port during the first Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 12, 2022. The first Global Digital Trade Expo opened Sunday in Hangzhou. International organizations and enterprises from more than 50 countries and regions have been invited to attend the expo to discuss hot topics on global digital trade and push the opening up and cooperation of the digital economy onto a fast track. Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World," the expo is co-sponsored by the people's government of Zhejiang Province and the Ministry of Commerce. It will last until Wednesday. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)