Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

Los Angeles celebrates Asia Pacific heritage month

STORY: Los Angeles celebrates Asia Pacific heritage month DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration 2. co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee John S. Lee speaking 3. co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee Nithya Raman speaking 4. SOUNDBITE (English): MIKE FONG, California State Assemblyman 5. various of celebration 6. California State Assemblyman Mike Fong 7. various of celebration STORYLINE: Surrounded by soaring stone pillars, sunny skies overhead and an expansive view of lush greenery beyond, attendees enjoyed a lively Chinese lion dance performance, heartfelt speeches by civic and community leaders, and a delicious Asian-fusion lunch at the opening ceremony of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month held in the Spring Court of Los Angeles City Hall on Friday. In the United States, May was officially designated as the AAPI H

Hong Kong shines at NYC Times Square New Year's Eve countdown

STORY: Hong Kong shines at NYC Times Square New Year's Eve countdown DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of countdown activities and performances STORYLINE: A Kung Fu Contemporary Circus staged by artists from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region amazed tens of thousands of people at New York City (NYC)'s Times Square Saturday night by kicking off one of the most famous New Year's Eve countdowns around the globe. Co-organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY), the Sino-American Friendship Association and the Times Square Alliance, the performance was themed "Fusion, Motion, Inspiration - Hong Kong Rocks!", showcasing a spectacular blending of dance, Kung Fu, parkour, capoeira and more against a medley of music from the East and West in a brand-new arrangement. Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping, who made brief remarks before the show, wished everyone a happy new year in English, Chinese

Fukushima dancers perform in Tokyo

Fukushima dancers perform in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Members of a troupe called "Dance Fusion Co," mainly comprising young dancers from Fukushima Prefecture, perform at a venue in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2014, expressing the feelings of people in the nuclear disaster-hit prefecture.