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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-JIANGXI-GUQIN MAKER (CN)

(240313) -- NANCHANG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yihua plays Guqin at a Guqin studio in Yihuang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, Feb. 20, 2024. The Guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese instrument, boasts a history of over 3,000 years. Feng Yihua, a 38-year-old Guqin maker, hails from Yihuang County in east China's Jiangxi Province. Influenced by his family, Feng began studying the Guqin at age 18. He later moved to Shanghai to be an apprentice under a master in the craft of Guqin-making. "Creating a Guqin by hand requires raw lacquer, which initially caused skin allergies. I even cut my thumb while carving the holes," Feng recalled his apprenticeship. Through years of perseverance, Feng has honed his skills in both playing and crafting the Guqin. In 2014, he returned to his hometown to establish a Guqin studio, dedicating himself to this sophisticated profession. The process of hand-making a Guqin spans at least three years, involving around 100 procedures. This lengthy process

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-JIANGXI-GUQIN MAKER (CN)

(240313) -- NANCHANG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yihua plays Guqin at a Guqin studio in Yihuang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, Feb. 20, 2024. The Guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese instrument, boasts a history of over 3,000 years. Feng Yihua, a 38-year-old Guqin maker, hails from Yihuang County in east China's Jiangxi Province. Influenced by his family, Feng began studying the Guqin at age 18. He later moved to Shanghai to be an apprentice under a master in the craft of Guqin-making. "Creating a Guqin by hand requires raw lacquer, which initially caused skin allergies. I even cut my thumb while carving the holes," Feng recalled his apprenticeship. Through years of perseverance, Feng has honed his skills in both playing and crafting the Guqin. In 2014, he returned to his hometown to establish a Guqin studio, dedicating himself to this sophisticated profession. The process of hand-making a Guqin spans at least three years, involving around 100 procedures. This lengthy process

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-JIANGXI-GUQIN MAKER (CN)

(240313) -- NANCHANG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yihua plays Guqin at a reservoir in Yihuang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, Feb. 18, 2023. The Guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese instrument, boasts a history of over 3,000 years. Feng Yihua, a 38-year-old Guqin maker, hails from Yihuang County in east China's Jiangxi Province. Influenced by his family, Feng began studying the Guqin at age 18. He later moved to Shanghai to be an apprentice under a master in the craft of Guqin-making. "Creating a Guqin by hand requires raw lacquer, which initially caused skin allergies. I even cut my thumb while carving the holes," Feng recalled his apprenticeship. Through years of perseverance, Feng has honed his skills in both playing and crafting the Guqin. In 2014, he returned to his hometown to establish a Guqin studio, dedicating himself to this sophisticated profession. The process of hand-making a Guqin spans at least three years, involving around 100 procedures. This lengthy process te

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-JIANGXI-GUQIN MAKER (CN)

(240313) -- NANCHANG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yihua plays Guqin at a Guqin studio in Yihuang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, Feb. 20, 2024. The Guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese instrument, boasts a history of over 3,000 years. Feng Yihua, a 38-year-old Guqin maker, hails from Yihuang County in east China's Jiangxi Province. Influenced by his family, Feng began studying the Guqin at age 18. He later moved to Shanghai to be an apprentice under a master in the craft of Guqin-making. "Creating a Guqin by hand requires raw lacquer, which initially caused skin allergies. I even cut my thumb while carving the holes," Feng recalled his apprenticeship. Through years of perseverance, Feng has honed his skills in both playing and crafting the Guqin. In 2014, he returned to his hometown to establish a Guqin studio, dedicating himself to this sophisticated profession. The process of hand-making a Guqin spans at least three years, involving around 100 procedures. This lengthy process

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NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine

STORY: NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:21 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence 2. various of the deployment of NATO allies for Steadfast Defender 2024 STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting on Thursday. In light of the deteriorating security environment, NATO does not see any "imminent military threat against the Alliance," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after the meeting. In terms of defense investment, Stoltenberg said he expected 18 member states to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense this year, compared to only three members in 2014. This year, NATO member states in Europe will invest a total of 380 billion U.S. dollars in defense, he said. "By the end of 2024, Eu

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Nara temples to host tea ceremonies in Feb. 2015

NARA, Japan - Representatives of seven major Buddhist temples in Nara, western Japan, attend a press conference on Dec. 18, 2014, at the city office to promote a series of grand tea ceremonies by five schools of the traditional Japanese art at the temples set for Feb. 9-15, 2015.

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Travel agency exec says trips abroad promote peace

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 18, 2014 shows Jungo Kikuma, chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, who is promoting overseas trips as 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of Japan's liberalization of foreign travel.

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Mathematicians expanding exchanges with industry

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 18, 2014, shows Yasuaki Hiraoka, a Kyushu University associate professor, explaining his study on applied topology with mathematical formulas and graphics at the university's Institute of Mathematics for Industry in the city of Fukuoka. (Photo by Yu Nakajima)

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Students gather around Tezuka's drawings

KUSHIRO, Japan - A group of students at Obihiro Kashiwa Elementary School in Obihiro, Hokkaido gather around a panel with original drawings by the late cartoonist Osamu Tezuka on Feb. 18, 2014. The panel was donated to the school by a former comic magazine editor.

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Fujitsu bets cellphone business on age-friendly models

TOKYO, Japan - Fujitsu Ltd. stakes the future of its mobile phone business on the easy-to-use "Raku-Raku" series of smartphones targeted at middle-aged and older people, as shown in this photo taken on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Japan's A. Watabe, France's Lamy-Chappuis in Nordic combined

SOCHI, Russia - Akito Watabe of Japan (L) and Jason Lamy-Chappuis of France compete in the 10-kilometer cross-country portion of the Nordic combined individual large hill event at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 18, 2014. Watabe finished in sixth place and Lamy-Chappuis seventh.

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Japan PM Abe meets with Saudi crown prince

TOKYO, Japan - Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from R) hold talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2014. The Saudi Arabian crown prince arrived in Japan on Feb. 18 for a four-day official visit to Japan.

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Japan PM Abe meets with Saudi crown prince

TOKYO, Japan - Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2014, prior to their talks. The Saudi Arabian crown prince arrived in Japan on Feb. 18 for a four-day official visit to Japan.

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Japan women's ice hockey team gets advice from Canadian coach

SOCHI, Russia - Coach Carla Macleod (rear) gives instructions to members of the Japanese women's ice hockey team during a match against Germany at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014. Japan lost 2-3.

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Germany wins gold in team ski jumping in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Germany's ski jumping team members leap on the podium during an awards ceremony for the men's team ski jumping competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014. Germany won the gold medal. On the right is Japan's team, the bronze medalist.

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Japan engineers awarded

WASHINGTON, United States - Asahi Kasei Corp. fellow Akira Yoshino (L) and Yoshio Nishi, former executive of Sony Corp, hold certificates after receiving the Draper Prize in Washington on Feb. 18, 2014. The annual award, known as the "Nobel Prize of engineering," is issued by the U.S. National Academy of Engineering.

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Nishikori at Delray Beach Open

DELRAY BEACH, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori serves in a men's singles first round match of the Delray Beach Open against Gastao Elias of Portugal in Delray Beach, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2014. Nishikori won 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.

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Nishikori at Delray Beach Open

DELRAY BEACH, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays a shot in a men's singles first round match of the Delray Beach Open against Gastao Elias of Portugal in Delray Beach, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2014. Nishikori won 6-1, 5-7, 6-2.

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Japan Empress Michiko's silkworm cultivation shown in Paris

PARIS, France - Guests invited to a preview of an exhibition in Paris, featuring Japanese Empress Michiko's silkworm cultivation, look at a traditional Japanese garment worn by Emperor Akihito when he was a child on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Matsuyama gives autograph in Marana, Arizona

MARANA, United States - Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama (R) gives his autograph to fans on Feb. 18, 2014, during a practice round for the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona.

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Japan Prince Hisahito's baby clothes on show in Paris

PARIS, France - Baby clothes of Japanese Prince Hisahito, the only son of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, are displayed at an exhibition in Paris on Feb. 18, 2014, featuring Empress Michiko's silkworm cultivation.

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Darvish joins spring training camp

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish is pictured during a press conference after practice at the team's spring training camp in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2014. He pitched in batting practice.

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Red Sox's spring training camp

Fort Myers, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara (L) is pictured with Red Sox manager John Farrell after pitching practice in the bullpen, at the team's spring training camp in Fort Myers, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Tanaka at spring training camp

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (R) smiles in talks with Yankees manager Joe Girardi (L), catcher J.R. Murphy (C) and others after pitching practice in the bullpen at the team's spring training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Snow, light make skiing jump picturesque in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - An unidentified French skier takes to the air to produce a picturesque image against the backdrop of snow and light in the inaugural men's freestyle skiing halfpipe final at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Tanaka at spring training camp

TAMPA, United States - Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees practices pitching in the bullpen at the team's spring training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Japan's Suzuki prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Akiko Suzuki practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan's Murakami prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Kanako Murakami practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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'Smile Japan' women's hockey team never smiles in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - The Japanese women's ice hockey team huddles before the playoff against Germany for seventh place at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 18, 2014. Nicknamed "Smile Japan," the team lost all five games.

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Russia vs Norway in men's ice hockey in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Russia's Alexander Popov (L) and Norway's Ole-Kristian Tollefsen tussle during the men's ice hockey qualification round at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014. Russia won 4-0.

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South Korea's Kim prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Vancouver Olympics figure skating gold medalist Kim Yu Na of South Korea practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Russian women hold ceremonial flowers for Sochi medalists

SOCHI, Russia - Russian women hold flowers at an awards ceremony for medalists at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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South Korea wins women's 3,000m short track relay

SOCHI, Russia - Shim Suk Hee of South Korea (front L) celebrates with her teammates after winning the gold medal in the women's 3,000-meter short track speed skating relay at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Japan's Suzuki, Murakami prepare for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skaters Akiko Suzuki (L) and Kanako Murakami practice during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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South Korea's Kim prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Vancouver Olympics figure skating gold medalist Kim Yu Na of South Korea practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan jumps during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan's Kubo in women's ice hockey vs Germany

SOCHI, Russia - Japan forward Hanae Kubo (front L) plays against Germany in the women's ice hockey classifications at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan captures bronze in team ski jumping in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Japanese ski jumping team - (from L to R) Reruhi Shimizu, Taku Takeuchi, Daiki Ito and Noriaki Kasai - celebrate during an awards ceremony for the men's team ski jumping competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014. Japan won the bronze medal.

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Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan's Asada prepares for women's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Figure skating medal hopeful Mao Asada of Japan practices her routine during an official training session at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014, prior to the women's short program on Feb. 19.

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Japan's Osawa in women's ice hockey vs Germany

SOCHI, Russia - Japan forward Chiho Osawa (L) plays against Germany in the women's ice hockey classifications at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Japan captures bronze in team ski jumping in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan celebrates with his silver (L) and bronze medals during an awards ceremony for the men's team ski jumping competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014. Kasai won the silver medal in the men's large hill individual event and the bronze in the men's team ski jumping competition.

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Wise of U.S. wins gold in skiing halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - David Wise of the United States performs an aerial in the Winter Olympics inaugural men's freestyle skiing halfpipe competition at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014. Wise won the first gold medal of the event with a score of 92.00 points.

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Wise of U.S. wins gold in skiing halfpipe

SOCHI, Russia - David Wise of the United States holds up an American flag in celebration after winning the first gold medal in the Winter Olympics inaugural men's freestyle skiing halfpipe event at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014.

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Japan captures bronze in team ski jumping in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan raises his silver (L) and bronze medals during an awards ceremony for the men's team ski jumping competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 18, 2014. Kasai won the silver medal in the men's large hill individual event and the bronze in the men's team ski jumping competition.