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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION (CN)

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 2, 2023 shows vehicles passing on a road over water in Xingshan County of Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been making great efforts in the protection of water resources, so as to strengthen the shields for ecological security and protect biodiversity along the Yangtze River. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION (CN)

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows a view of the Wuhu section of the Yangtze River in China's Anhui Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been making great efforts in the protection of water resources, so as to strengthen the shields for ecological security and protect biodiversity along the Yangtze River. (Photo by Xiao Benxiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION (CN)

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 5, 2023 shows a view of the Wuhu section of the Yangtze River in China's Anhui Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been making great efforts in the protection of water resources, so as to strengthen the shields for ecological security and protect biodiversity along the Yangtze River. (Photo by Xiao Benxiang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION (CN)

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 2, 2023 shows vehicles passing on a road over water in Xingshan County of Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been making great efforts in the protection of water resources, so as to strengthen the shields for ecological security and protect biodiversity along the Yangtze River. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION (CN)

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been making great efforts in the protection of water resources, so as to strengthen the shields for ecological security and protect biodiversity along the Yangtze River. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-WATER RESOURCES PROTECTION (CN)

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been making great efforts in the protection of water resources, so as to strengthen the shields for ecological security and protect biodiversity along the Yangtze River. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Zhizun)

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Baseball: Dodgers' Ohtani, interpreter Mizuhara

(From L) Newly signed Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani, his then interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and his agent Nez Balelo attend an introductory press conference on Dec. 14, 2023, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Mizuhara was fired in March 2024 and was charged in April with illegally transferring more than $16 million from one of Ohtani's bank accounts to cover gambling debts.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Ohtani's interpreter Mizuhara

Los Angeles,Amercia, March 20 Kyodo -Video taken on Dec. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles shows Ippei Mizuhara, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter. Mizuhara was dismissed on March 20, 2024, after allegations surfaced that he stole millions of dollars of Ohtani's money, the Los Angeles Times reported.(Kyodo)

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Baseball: Ohtani's interpreter Mizuhara

File photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles shows Ippei Mizuhara, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter. Mizuhara was dismissed on March 20, 2024, after allegations surfaced that he stole millions of dollars of Ohtani's money, the Los Angeles Times reported.

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CHINA-WEDDING BUS-NEWLYWED-FAD (CN)

(240214) -- QINGDAO, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Newlyweds Ma Yuxuan and Cai Yang pose for a photo on a wedding bus in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Wedding bus a new fad among Chinese newlyweds" (Xinhua)

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Chinese online literature attracts worldwide fans

STORY: Chinese online literature attracts worldwide fans SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 5-8, 2023 & File DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of online literature writers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIE MOXI, Online literature writer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN YE, Online literature writer STORYLINE: In recent years, online novels with distinctive Chinese features, characterized by imaginative story plots and a strong sense of immersion, have emerged as important ways for cross-cultural communication. According to a report released by the China Audio-video and Digital Publishing Association in late 2023, the total revenue of China's online novel industry reached 31.78 billion yuan (about 4.47 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, up 18.94 percent year on year. Its overseas revenue accounted for 4.06 billion yuan (about 0.56 billion U.S. dollars) during that period, an increase of 39.87 percent year on year. The report said, Chinese online literary work

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Xinhua Headlines: Essential travel guide to Chinese New Year for foreigners

(240131) -- BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Pingyao ancient city amid falling snow in north China's Shanxi Province, Dec. 14, 2023. (Photo by Liang Shengren/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-JINCHANG-SPACE-THEMED TOURISM (CN)

(240128) -- JINCHANG, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows a view of snow-covered Mars Base 1, a simulated Martian habitat, in Jinchang, northwest China's Gansu Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Space-themed tourism takes off in Gobi Desert" (Photo by Li Ting/Xinhua)

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Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid

STORY: Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. photos of the Turkish parliament voting on the bill of Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO in the Grand National Assembly 2. various of Turkish parliament (shooting time: Dec. 22, 2023) 3. various of the headquarters of NATO (April 4, 2023) 4. File footage of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Türkiye (shooting time: Nov. 8, 2022) 5. various of a high council meeting of Türkiye-Sweden-Finland and NATO in Türkiye (shooting time: June 14, 2023) STORYLINE: Turkish lawmakers on Tuesday approved a long-delayed bill on Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO. The Turkish parliament voted on the bill after a debate in the Grand National Assembly. A total of 346 lawmakers participated in the voting, with 287 votes in favor, 55 against, and four abstentions. Turkish Pres

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Xinhua Headlines: Night school becomes new fashion as young Chinese seek pressure relief, enriched lives

(240120) -- WUHAN, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn jazz dance during a night school class in Wuchang District of Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-NIGHT SCHOOLS (CN)

(240115) -- WUHAN, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn jazz dance during a night school class in Wuchang District of Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Night classes were very popular in China in the 1980s, when many young people sought to learn new skills to make a living. Today, these classes are gaining popularity again among China's younger generations, meeting their needs for an enriched lifestyle. In late November, a night school for young people was launched by the Wuhan municipal committee of the Communist Youth League of China and soon won youngsters' hearts, with all nine courses set in the first phase fully applied for. Now the night school classes are available all around Wuhan, serving more than 3,000 attendees with a variety of courses, such as calligraphy, Chinese painting, yoga, baking, latte art, jazz dance, ukulele and the like. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-ITALIAN FOOD-POPULARITY (CN)

(240113) -- CHONGQING, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows panettone, a traditional festive pastry from Italy, at a pizzeria in Chongqing, southwest China. TO GO WITH "Across China: From panettone to pasta, China's love affair with Italian food" (Xinhua)

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Türkiye says Sweden fulfills "significant part" of responsibilities for NATO bid

STORY: Türkiye says Sweden fulfills "significant part" of responsibilities for NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the meeting of Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee (Dec. 26, 2023) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NUMAN KURTULMUS, Turkish Parliament Speaker 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NUMAN KURTULMUS, Turkish Parliament Speaker 5. various of the headquarter of NATO (April. 4, 2023) 6. various of Turkish F-16 fighter jets (April. 18, 2022) 7. various of an old high council meeting of Türkiye-Sweden-Finland and NATO in Türkiye (Jun. 14, 2023) STORYLINE: Sweden has fulfilled an important part of demands by Türkiye for the Nordic country's NATO bid, Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus said Wednesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NUMAN KURTULMUS, Turkish Parliament Speaker "We see that Sweden also fulfills a significa

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-CONGJIANG-GUNNER TRIBE-TOURISM (CN)

(240109) -- CONGJIANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows a view of Biasha Village in Congjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Tourism fires up revitalization of China's 'gunner tribe'" (Xinhua/Liu Qinbing)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-CONGJIANG-GUNNER TRIBE-TOURISM (CN)

(240109) -- CONGJIANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy of Miao ethnic group with peculiar local hairstyle plays at Biasha Village in Congjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 14, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Tourism fires up revitalization of China's 'gunner tribe'" (Xinhua/Cui Xiaoqiang)

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg talks with the locals during her cycling tour in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cyc

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg films a mobile coffee shop in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After ac

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg poses with her bike in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After accumulat

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg prepares for cycling in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After accumula

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows Marian Deborah Rosenberg cycling in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling R

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg (L) rides with another cycling enthusiast in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg takes a break for drinks in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After accu

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CHINA-HAINAN-U.S. TRANSLATOR-CYCLING (CN)

(240108) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Marian Deborah Rosenberg rides a bike in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Rosenberg, a 42-year-old American, has considered the province her second hometown. Her story with Hainan began in 2004 after an accident which left her right leg disabled years ago. Drawn to the sea and warm weather, Rosenberg moved to China's island province Hainan for recuperation. Since then, Rosenberg has got a new leap on life with multiple roles such as cycling enthusiast, translator, and vlogger. In terms of the cycling, Rosenberg embarked on a journey in 2008, cycling 77 days from Hainan to Beijing to witness the grandeur of the Beijing Olympics. Rosenberg's passion for cycling has persisted ever since, with two cycling trips annually. Her career in translation could also be traced back to her passion for cycling. In 2006, while studying Chinese at Hainan University, she was hired as a translator during the Tour of Hainan Cycling Race. After accumulating a w

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CHINA-ANHUI-ELDERLY EDUCATION-YOUNG PEOPLE (CN)

(240108) -- CHIZHOU, Jan. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Sijun, a teacher at Chizhou College for the Aged, instructs the students to practise Chinese dance in Chizhou City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 14, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Youthful spirits revitalize life of aged students" (Xinhua/Zhao Jinzheng)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-WORLD NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- European Council President Charles Michel (C) prepares to talk with the media after the first day's meeting of European Union (EU) leaders in Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 15, 2023. EU leaders agreed on Dec. 14 to open EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant candidate status to Georgia. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-WORLD NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin waits to answer questions from a correspondent of Xinhua News Agency during his annual press conference and question-and-answer session in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-LEADING CHINA

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, communicates with residents while inspecting the Panlong community in Liangqing District, Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 14, 2023. Xi made an inspection tour in Guangxi from Dec. 14 to 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-LEADING CHINA

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspects a sugarcane base in Laibin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 14, 2023. Xi made an inspection tour in Guangxi from Dec. 14 to 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-SNOW TOURISM(CN)

(240104) -- HARBIN, Jan. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows staff members working at the construction site of Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Heilongjiang Province has abundant ice-and-snow resources, making it a popular destination for winter tourism in China and attracting numerous tourists from home and abroad during the New Year holiday. "Ice city" Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, welcomed nearly 3.05 million visitors, raking in 5.91 billion yuan (about 832.39 million U.S. dollars) of tourism revenue, during the holiday, which ended Monday. To attract more tourists and improve overall services, Harbin has rolled out an array of activities, including live performances on New Year's Eve, firework displays, theme parks, intangible heritage culture shows and concerts. A series of measures have also been introduced to enhance the visitor experience in Harbin, covering sectors such as dining, accommodation, travel

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-SNOW TOURISM(CN)

(240104) -- HARBIN, Jan. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows a worker collecting ice from the frozen Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Heilongjiang Province has abundant ice-and-snow resources, making it a popular destination for winter tourism in China and attracting numerous tourists from home and abroad during the New Year holiday. "Ice city" Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, welcomed nearly 3.05 million visitors, raking in 5.91 billion yuan (about 832.39 million U.S. dollars) of tourism revenue, during the holiday, which ended Monday. To attract more tourists and improve overall services, Harbin has rolled out an array of activities, including live performances on New Year's Eve, firework displays, theme parks, intangible heritage culture shows and concerts. A series of measures have also been introduced to enhance the visitor experience in Harbin, covering sectors such as dining, accommodation, travel, shopping and ent

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-SNOW TOURISM(CN)

(240104) -- HARBIN, Jan. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers are seen at the construction site of Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 14, 2023. Heilongjiang Province has abundant ice-and-snow resources, making it a popular destination for winter tourism in China and attracting numerous tourists from home and abroad during the New Year holiday. "Ice city" Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, welcomed nearly 3.05 million visitors, raking in 5.91 billion yuan (about 832.39 million U.S. dollars) of tourism revenue, during the holiday, which ended Monday. To attract more tourists and improve overall services, Harbin has rolled out an array of activities, including live performances on New Year's Eve, firework displays, theme parks, intangible heritage culture shows and concerts. A series of measures have also been introduced to enhance the visitor experience in Harbin, covering sectors such as dining, accommodation, travel, shopping and entertainment. (Xinhua

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CHINA-XIZANG-WIND FARM-OPERATION (CN)

(240102) -- LHASA, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows a large-scale wind power project in Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "World's largest ultra-high-altitude wind farm in operation in Xizang" (Photo by Wang Yuhan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-XIZANG-WIND FARM-OPERATION (CN)

(240102) -- LHASA, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member tests equipment at a large-scale wind power project in Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 14, 2023. TO GO WITH "World's largest ultra-high-altitude wind farm in operation in Xizang" (Photo by Wang Yuhan/Xinhua)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-CHIZHOU-HUANGSHANG RAILWAY-EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY PROJECT (CN)

(240101) -- YIXIAN, Jan. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows staff members working on the 220 kV external power supply project of Huangshanxi Traction Station of the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway in Yixian County of Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province. After more than 300 days of hard work, the 220 kV external power supply project of Huangshanxi Traction Station of Chizhou-Huangshan Railway is about to be completed in east China's Anhui Province in early January of 2024. Chizhou-Huangshan Railway is an important part of the railway from Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province to Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 220 kV external power supply project has a total length of 92.3 kilometers, with 263 new towers. After the completion and commissioning of the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway, it will become an important tourism route connecting Jiuhua Mountain, Huangshan Mountain, Taiping Lake and other tourist attractions, which is of great significance for promoting the eco

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-CHIZHOU-HUANGSHANG RAILWAY-EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY PROJECT (CN)

(240101) -- YIXIAN, Jan. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows staff members working on the 220 kV external power supply project of Huangshanxi Traction Station of the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway in Yixian County of Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province. After more than 300 days of hard work, the 220 kV external power supply project of Huangshanxi Traction Station of Chizhou-Huangshan Railway is about to be completed in east China's Anhui Province in early January of 2024. Chizhou-Huangshan Railway is an important part of the railway from Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province to Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 220 kV external power supply project has a total length of 92.3 kilometers, with 263 new towers. After the completion and commissioning of the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway, it will become an important tourism route connecting Jiuhua Mountain, Huangshan Mountain, Taiping Lake and other tourist attractions, which is of great significance for promoting the eco

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-CHIZHOU-HUANGSHANG RAILWAY-EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY PROJECT (CN)

(240101) -- YIXIAN, Jan. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows staff members working on the 220 kV external power supply project of Huangshanxi Traction Station of the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway in Yixian County of Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province. After more than 300 days of hard work, the 220 kV external power supply project of Huangshanxi Traction Station of Chizhou-Huangshan Railway is about to be completed in east China's Anhui Province in early January of 2024. Chizhou-Huangshan Railway is an important part of the railway from Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province to Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 220 kV external power supply project has a total length of 92.3 kilometers, with 263 new towers. After the completion and commissioning of the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway, it will become an important tourism route connecting Jiuhua Mountain, Huangshan Mountain, Taiping Lake and other tourist attractions, which is of great significance for promoting the eco

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-CHIZHOU-HUANGSHANG RAILWAY-EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY PROJECT (CN)

(240101) -- YIXIAN, Jan. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows the 220 kV external power supply project of Huangshanxi Traction Station encountering the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway under construction in Yixian County of Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province. After more than 300 days of hard work, the 220 kV external power supply project of Huangshanxi Traction Station of Chizhou-Huangshan Railway is about to be completed in east China's Anhui Province in early January of 2024. Chizhou-Huangshan Railway is an important part of the railway from Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province to Hangzhou in east China's Zhejiang Province. The 220 kV external power supply project has a total length of 92.3 kilometers, with 263 new towers. After the completion and commissioning of the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway, it will become an important tourism route connecting Jiuhua Mountain, Huangshan Mountain, Taiping Lake and other tourist attractions, which is of great significance for promoting the

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Vending machine selling blowfish

Photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023, shows a vending machine set at a facility adjacent to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, selling frozen sliced local blowfish and porgy as a souvenir or meal on a train.

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Vending machine selling blowfish

Photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023, shows a vending machine set at a facility adjacent to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, selling frozen sliced local blowfish and porgy as a souvenir or meal on a train.

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Croatian CEO seeks to deepen ties with China

STORY: Croatian CEO seeks to deepen ties with China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NIKOLA VRDOLJAK, CEO of consulting agency 404 in Croatia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NIKOLA VRDOLJAK, CEO of consulting agency 404 in Croatia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NIKOLA VRDOLJAK, CEO of consulting agency 404 in Croatia STORYLINE: Nikola Vrdoljak, chief executive officer (CEO) of 404, the largest consulting agency in Croatia, has expressed hope to continue cooperation with Chinese companies. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NIKOLA VRDOLJAK, CEO of consulting agency 404 in Croatia "We already do business with several big Chinese companies, the most important being Huawei for many years already, so we hope to continue that cooperation and to be a good partner to all Chinese companies coming to Croatia or Europe. We have a lot of experiences. We are doing business with Chinese companies especially in the

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Palestinian criticizes double standards of U.S. in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

STORY: Palestinian criticizes double standards of U.S. in Israeli-Palestinian conflict SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL AZIZ AL-QADI, Palestinian in Ramallah 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDUL AZIZ AL-QADI, Palestinian in Ramallah 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ABDUL AZIZ AL-QADI, Palestinian in Ramallah STORYLINE: A Palestinian man has condemned the "double standards" of the U.S. when coming to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABDUL AZIZ AL-QADI, Palestinian in Ramallah "The conflict (in Gaza this year) is a real war, a real war. Some countries, especially the United States, adopt double standards. During the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the United States said that Russia had invaded and occupied Ukrainian territory. But this time, when so many children in Gaza were killed in the conflict, the United States repeatedly emphasized that Israel has the right to self-def

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Innovative porcelain-making technique

STORY: Innovative porcelain-making technique SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: JINGDEZHEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Luo Xiaocong's creating process of his work STORYLINE: Different from traditional ways for blue and white porcelain painting, Luo Xiaocong, professor at Jingdezhen Ceramic University, east China's Jiangxi Province, created a craft known as "Tiqing". The craft of "blue pigment shaving" draws inspiration from skills used in woodblock and lacquer paintings. Only by using a razor blade, Luo could shave off parts of the pigment to form designed patterns. The challenge lies in that it shaves liquid materials rather than solid ones which requires more skills and patience. After more than 20 years of trying, Luo Xiaocong can now create different patterns according to the thickness of the pigment by only using a razor blade and a graver. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jingdezhen, China. (XHTV)

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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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Talk with Ambassadors | BRI offers many opportunities to countries like Zambia: Zambian ambassador

STORY: Talk with Ambassadors | BRI offers many opportunities to countries like Zambia: Zambian ambassador SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:07:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YANG LINLIN, Belt and Road Portal Editor 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YANG LINLIN, Belt and Road Portal Editor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IVAN ZYUULU, Zambian ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): YANG LINLIN, Belt and Road Portal Editor 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): IVAN ZYUULU, Zambian ambassador to China 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): YANG LINLIN, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): IVAN ZYUULU, Zambian ambassador to China 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): YANG LINLIN, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): IVAN ZYUULU, Zambian ambassador to China 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): YANG LINLIN, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): IVAN ZYUULU, Zambian ambassador to China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG LINLIN, Belt and Road Portal Editor Zambia, locat

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in May 2023 shows an interior view of the headquarters of the National Archives of Publications and Culture in Beijing, capital of China. Top 10 China news events of 2023 8. Xi Jinping Thought on Culture formally put forward At a national meeting on the work of public communication and culture, held from Oct. 7 to 8, Xi Jinping Thought on Culture was formally put forward, marking a new height of the Party's confidence in history and culture. Speaking at a meeting on cultural inheritance and development on June 2, Xi specified efforts in 14 areas to promote cultural development, put forward important ideas such as upholding the Party's leadership over culture-related work and shouldering new cultural missions, and announced a major task of building a modern Chinese civilization. (Xinhua)