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World Aquatics Championships - Day 21 - Singapore

(250731) -- CHANGCHUN, July 31, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This file photo provided by the interviewee shows the scenery of Hongshilazi Mountain in Panshi City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Dec. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Enduring legacy of anti-Japanese guerrilla base in northeast China" (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Cooperation brings stability, prosperity to Asia-Pacific

(240612) -- BEIJING/HONG KONG, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the launching site of the East Coast Rail Link project, a mega rail project in Malaysia being built by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), in Kuantan, Malaysia on Dec. 11, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Cooperation brings stability, prosperity to Asia-Pacific

(240612) -- BEIJING/HONG KONG, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows the launching site of the East Coast Rail Link project, a mega rail project in Malaysia being built by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), in Kuantan, Malaysia on Dec. 11, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ART CENTER (CN)

(240428) -- GUANGZHOU, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center under construction in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on Oct. 12, 2022 (above) and on Dec. 27, 2023 respectively. Housing the Guangdong Museum of Art, the Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Center, and the Guangdong Literature Hall, the art center will open to the public on May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

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Spain's stance on Palestinian issue shows leadership in Europe: expert

STORY: Spain's stance on Palestinian issue shows leadership in Europe: expert SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JOAQUIN BELTRAN, Professor of political science and specialist in Asian studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) 2. various of the plenary session of the Spanish Congress of Deputies in Madrid (Dec. 19, 2023) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JOAQUIN BELTRAN, Professor of political science and specialist in Asian studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) STORYLINE: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reiterated the need for recognizing a Palestinian State as part of the solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Joaquin Beltran, a professor of political science and specialist in Asian studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), emphasized Spain's leadership role within Europe regarding this issue. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JOAQUIN

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RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM

(240412) -- KIGALI, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tao Hui, a doctor of the Chinese medical team to Rwanda, performs preoperative anesthesia at Masaka Hospital, about 20 kilometers away from Kigali, Rwanda, April 9, 2024. The 24th batch of Chinese medical team to Rwanda, consisting of 15 members, arrived in Rwanda on Dec. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Xinhua Headlines: Why are young Chinese streamlining, personalizing their wedding ceremonies?

(240405) -- CHONGQING, April 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2023 shows a couple wearing traditional Chinese ceremonial attires at a marriage registration office in the Liangjiang New Area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-YUNGANG GROTTOES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240307) -- DATONG, March 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hang Kan (C) and his colleagues exchange ideas about the preservation scheme of 3D printed model of Cave No. 12 of the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, north China's Shanxi Province, Dec. 29, 2023. Hang Kan is head of the research institute of the Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring over 50,000 stone Buddhist sculptures. Yungang Grottoes was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534). It is considered a pinnacle of Chinese Buddhist art and represents the highest level of sculptural artistry in the world during the 5th century. In Hang's view, preventive protection and more investment in science and technology are crucial for the Yungang Grottoes. In 2023, Hang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC). He has been actively promoting the scientific research and personnel training of Yungang Grottoes, hoping to explore the historical connotation of exchanges among ethnic groups behind the works of art and enhan

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 21, 2024 shows a sightseeing bus running on the scenic highway loop of Hainan, in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province. The sightseeing bus started official operation on Wednesday, providing tourists with a new option of visiting the island. This 988-kilometer scenic highway opened to traffic on Dec. 18 in 2023. It runs through 12 coastal cities and counties of the province. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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India's industrial production grows 3.8 pct in Dec. 2023

STORY: India's industrial production grows 3.8 pct in Dec. 2023 SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indian gate 2. various of manufacturing unit STORYLINE: India's factory activity growth, determined by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 3.8 percent in December last year, government data showed Monday. "For the month of December 2023, the quick estimates of IIP with base 2011-12 stands at 151.5," the federal Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said in a statement. It said the IIP for the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors in December stand at 139.4, 150.6 and 181.6 respectively. As per use-based classification, the indices stand at 151.7 for primary goods, 103.3 for capital goods, 159.3 for intermediate goods and 177.9 for infrastructure/construction goods, it said. The indices for consumer durables and consumer non-durables stand at 114.0 and 178.0 respectively for D

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FRANCE-PARIS-LAURENT FABIUS-INTERVIEW

(240127) -- PARIS, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Laurent Fabius, president of the Constitutional Council and former French prime minister, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Paris, France, Dec. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: France, China committed to growing ties from global perspective, says former French PM" (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-LAURENT FABIUS-INTERVIEW

(240127) -- PARIS, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Laurent Fabius, president of the Constitutional Council and former French prime minister, works in Paris, France, Dec. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: France, China committed to growing ties from global perspective, says former French PM" (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-LAURENT FABIUS-INTERVIEW

(240127) -- PARIS, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Laurent Fabius, president of the Constitutional Council and former French prime minister, works in Paris, France, Dec. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: France, China committed to growing ties from global perspective, says former French PM" (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-LAURENT FABIUS-INTERVIEW

(240127) -- PARIS, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The building of France's Constitutional Council is pictured in Paris, France, Dec. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: France, China committed to growing ties from global perspective, says former French PM" (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-LAURENT FABIUS-INTERVIEW

(240127) -- PARIS, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Laurent Fabius, president of the Constitutional Council and former French prime minister, works in Paris, France, Dec. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: France, China committed to growing ties from global perspective, says former French PM" (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-ORGAN TRANSPLANT TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(240118) -- GUANGZHOU, Jan. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The ischemia-free organ transplantation (IFOT) is applied in a surgery carried out at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 12, 2023. An organ transplant technique adopted by a Chinese hospital has garnered widespread attention for its potential in solving the problem of donor organ ischemic injury in organ transplantation surgery. TO GO WITH "Across China: China's organ transplant technology maximizes donor-organ potential" (Photo by Zheng Yingzi/Xinhua)

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UK inflation rises in December

STORY: UK inflation rises in December SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 27, 2023-Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in London during the Christmas season (Dec. 27, 2023) 2. various of supermarkets in London (Nov. 10, 2023) 3. various of Bank of England (Jan. 5, 2024) STORYLINE: The United Kingdom's (UK) consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4 percent in the 12 months to December 2023, up from 3.9 percent in November, according to data released on Wednesday. This was the first inflation increase since February 2023, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It said that CPI rose by 0.4 percent monthly in December. "The rate of inflation ticked up a little in December, with rises in tobacco prices due to recently introduced duty increases," said Grant Fitzner, chief economist of the ONS. Prices in the alcohol and tobacco division rose by 12.8 percent in the year to December. As announced in Autumn Statement 2023 in N

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Baseball: Dodgers announce deal with Japan pitcher

LOS ANGELES, United States Kyodo - Newly signed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Dec. 27, 2023, as the National League baseball club announces a 12-year deal with the prize Japanese pitcher. (Kyodo)

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Exploring traditional Chinese folk music with Canadian expat

STORY: Exploring traditional Chinese folk music with Canadian expat SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students practicing traditional Chinese folk music 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 3. various of school campus of Donghua Elementary School 4. STANDUP 2 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 5. various of students practicing traditional Chinese folk music 6. various of music classes 7. shot of students singing 8. STANDUP 3 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 9. various of students practicing traditional Chinese folk music 10. various of music performance on stage 11. STANDUP 4 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 12. various of students singing STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat "With a long history, traditional Chinese (folk) music is a beautiful example of the unique Chinese culture. In Zhongshan alone, there are 110 schools that h

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240112) -- BEIJING, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tram driver Li Peng prepares for departure in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 8, 2024. Since Dec. 31, 2023, several trams in Dalian have been decorated with lights in order to attract more tourists. The history of tram in Dalian City dates back to 1909. After more than 100 years of operation, the tram has become a popular icon of the city. As the tourism industry in Dalian has recovered since 2023, many tourists come to take the trams to enjoy the cityscape. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial panoramic drone photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a view of the glacier at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a view of Mount Gongga glacier seen from Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows an animal-shaped installation for visitors to take photos on a path at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a view of Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a view of a moon-shaped lake at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a newly-built tunnel at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows trees at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a path for visitors with a newly-built billboard introducing the information of the scenic area, at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a view of the glacier at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cable cars are pictured at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 10, 2024. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a view of the Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a group photo with Mount Gongga in the background at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 10, 2024. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a view of a mountain road at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-HAILUOGOU SCENIC AREA (CN)

(240111) -- GARZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows a view of the glacier at Hailuogou scenic area in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Hailuogou scenic area reopened to visitors on Dec. 12, 2023 with newly-built and upgraded infrastructure, over a year after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake forced its closure. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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Xinhua Headlines: New Village Super League season aims to boost int'l ties, prosperity

(240107) -- RONGJIANG, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Warren Leat (1st R), football development manager from the British Council, speaks during the opening ceremony of the Premier Skills training session for coaching in schools in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 12, 2023. In December 2023, the Premier League launched the Premier Skills project in Rongjiang County to help train local football coaches. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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Xinhua Headlines: New Village Super League season aims to boost int'l ties, prosperity

(240107) -- RONGJIANG, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Warren Leat (2nd R), football development manager from the British Council, conducts a training session for local football coaches in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 12, 2023. In December 2023, the Premier League launched the Premier Skills project in Rongjiang County to help train local football coaches. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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China on world stage in 2023

STORY: China on world stage in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:46 LOCATION: Beijing/UN Headquarters/GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the world 2023 2. STANDUP 1 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DAI BING, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GENG SHUANG, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations 5. STANDUP 2 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations 7. STANDUP 3 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations 10. STANDUP 4 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese/English interpretation): GENG SHUANG, China's deputy permanent representative to UN 12. STANDUP 5 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 13. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHEN XU, Head of Chinese Mission

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Iconic Chinese bicycle brand promotes higher-quality development with innovation

STORY: Iconic Chinese bicycle brand promotes higher-quality development with innovation SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cultural center of Flying Pigeon 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WEI GANG, General Manager of Tianjin Flying Pigeon Bicycle Co., Ltd. 3. various of the cultural center of Flying Pigeon STORYLINE: An iconic bicycle brand in China which has been working to facilitate daily travel for generations of Chinese, has in recent years, shifted its focus on innovating cycling products and creating interactive experience for cyclists. The Flying Pigeon brand was established in China's Tianjin in 1950, making it the first domestically designed and produced bicycle brand after the founding of New China. In 2006, Flying Pigeon was recognized as a China Time-honored Brand. To promote a higher-quality development, the company has cooperated with Tianjin University to build a cycling products i

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Israel begins operations in southern Gaza where Hamas launched Oct. 7 attack

STORY: Israel begins operations in southern Gaza where Hamas launched Oct. 7 attack SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem STORYLINE: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated on Friday it has started military operations in southern Gaza's Khirbat Ikhza'a region. Khirbat Ikhza'a region is where Hamas launched its attack on Israel on Oct. 7, resulting in casualties and the abduction of civilians to Gaza. SOUNDBITE (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem "As the war between Hamas and Israel has lasted exactly 12 weeks on Friday, the Israeli army continued to extend operations in the Gaza Strip and exchange fire with Lebanon's Hezbollah military group in the north. Israeli media reported that talks between Israel and Hamas to negotiate the release of hostages appeared to be ongoing, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday

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Baseball: Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto poses for a photo during a press conference in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 30, 2023, after signing a 12-year contract with Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Baseball: Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto poses for a photo during a press conference in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 30, 2023, after signing a 12-year contract with Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Baseball: Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (R) shakes hands with Orix Buffaloes General Manager Junichi Fukura during a press conference in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 30, 2023, after signing a 12-year contract with Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Baseball: Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends a press conference in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 30, 2023, after signing a 12-year contract with Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Baseball: Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends a press conference in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 30, 2023, after signing a 12-year contract with Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Baseball: Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends a press conference in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 30, 2023, after signing a 12-year contract with Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.

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China in 2023: inspiring rebound of economy | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: China in 2023: inspiring rebound of economy | Sunny's Spotlight SHOOTING DATE: recent image in 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of China 3. STANDUP 2 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of building of UN, IMF meeting, and China 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China & Globalization 7. various of China 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China & Globalization 9. various of images of the world in 2023 10. STANDUP 3 (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALESSANDRO ZADRO, Head of Research at Italy-China Council Foundation 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China & Globalization 13. various of China 14. SOUNDBITE 6 (English

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Baseball: Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Former Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends a press conference in the western Japan city of Osaka on Dec. 30, 2023, after signing a 12-year contract with Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.

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American businessman eyes opportunities in China's Hainan

STORY: American businessman eyes opportunities in China's Hainan SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Randy Floyd working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RANDY FLOYD, Founder of Haikou Tongbang Chang Foreign Language Education Consulting Co., Ltd. 3. various of Hainan Province (file footage) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RANDY FLOYD, Founder of Haikou Tongbang Chang Foreign Language Education Consulting Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: American businessman Randy Floyd has stayed in China for 12 years. He established his own company in south China's Hainan Province several years ago, attracted by the promising opportunities and the favorable business environment. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RANDY FLOYD, Founder of Haikou Tongbang Chang Foreign Language Education Consulting Co., Ltd. "My name is Randy, and I'm from America. I've been in Hainan for six years, in China for almost 12 (years). I have a foreign language consultation compa

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager harvests prawns at a prawn breeding base in Lianzhou Town of Hepu County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 27, 2023. With its characteristic aquaculture industry, Hepu County has developed 12 aquatic products processing enterprises and 32 prawn breeding bases under small sheds, reaching an annual output value of 370 million yuan (about 52 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An application scenario of e-CNY (digital yuan) payment is displayed at the China (Beijing) Digital Finance Forum 2023 in Lize Financial Business District of Fengtai District in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 12, 2023. Top 10 China news events of 2023 9. Central financial work conference puts forward goal of building a nation with a strong financial sector At the central financial work conference held in Beijing from Oct. 30 to 31, Xi reviewed the financial work since the 18th CPC National Congress, analyzed the situations facing high-quality development of the financial sector, and arranged relevant work for the current and future periods. The conference called for accelerating the building of a nation with a strong financial sector, contributing to building China into a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation through high-quality financial development, raising the financial work to a higher strategic level. Since the beginning of this year