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(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 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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India Gate amid smog in New Delhi

NEW DELHI, India - India Gate, a tourist spot in central New Delhi, India, appears hazy amid smog on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Malaysian trade minister meets press on TPP

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia's International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed (R) answers reporters' questions during a press conference held in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 20, 2014, to discuss issues related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade scheme. Malaysia is one of the 12 countries involved in the TPP negotiations.

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BOJ chief Kuroda

SYDNEY, Australia - Haruhiko Kuroda, governor of the Bank of Japan, holds a press conference after a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 finance chiefs in Sydney on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Family reunion at Mt. Kumgang in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - South and North Korean families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War reunite at a snow-covered Mt. Kumgang resort in North Korea on Feb. 20, 2014. A total of 80 South Korean families returned to South Korea on Feb. 22 after a three-day reunion, which took place for the first time since 2010.

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Family reunion at Mt. Kumgang in N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - South and North Korean families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War reunite at a snow-covered Mt. Kumgang resort in North Korea on Feb. 20, 2014. A total of 80 South Korean families returned to South Korea on Feb. 22 after a three-day reunion, which took place for the first time since 2010.

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G-20 likely to discuss Fed tapering impact on emerging markets

SYDNEY, Australia - U.S. Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen (L in 2nd line) and Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso (C in 2nd line) are seen among other finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 nations during a photo session in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 22, 2014. They started two-day meeting there.

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G-20 likely to discuss Fed tapering impact on emerging markets

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso (L) and Australian Treasury Minister Joe Hockey (2nd from R) hold talks in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 22, 2014. They met prior to a two-day meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 nations.

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G-20 likely to discuss Fed tapering impact on emerging markets

SYDNEY, Australia - Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda speaks to reporters in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 22, 2014, before finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 nations start a two-day meeting.

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Canada wins gold in women's ice hockey

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian forward Marie-Philip Poulin (C) and other members hold gold medals after winning in the women's ice hockey gold medal game against the United States 3-2 at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Women's ski halfpipe medalists

SOCHI, Russia - (From L to R) Marie Martinod of France, Maddie Bowman of the United States and Ayana Onozuka of Japan celebrate on the podium during a flower ceremony after winning the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the women's ski halfpipe at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Canada wins gold in women's ice hockey

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian forward Marie-Philip Poulin (front) celebrates with her teammates after scoring the equalizer in the third period during the women's ice hockey gold medal game against the United States at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. Canada won 3-2, capturing the gold medal.

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Sochi women's figure skating

SOCHI, Russia - Adelina Sotnikova (C) of Russia waves as she won gold in the women's figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014. At left is silver medalist Kim Yu Na of South Korea and at right is bronze medalist Carolina Kostner of Italy.

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Japanese figure skater Asada's triple axel in free program

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada successfully lands her trademark triple axel during a free program in the women's figure skating competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014, as seen in this composite photo.

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2018 Olympic organizing committee chief

SOCHI, Russia - Kim Jin Sun, president of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, gives an interview in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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2018 Olympic organizing committee chief

SOCHI, Russia - Kim Jin Sun, president of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, gives an interview in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Royals' Aoki at Arizona camp

SURPRISE, United States - Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki of the Kansas City Royals practices base running during the major league club's training camp in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Royals' Aoki at Arizona camp

SURPRISE, United States - Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki of the Kansas City Royals practices hitting during the major league club's training camp in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Royals' Aoki at Arizona camp

SURPRISE, United States - Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki of the Kansas City Royals catches a ball during the major league club's training camp in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Asada lands triple axel during free program

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada performs a triple axel during her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014, in this composite photo. Asada finished in sixth place.

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Japan's Asada smiles through tears after free program

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada smiles through tears after her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. Asada finished in sixth place.

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Sochi Olympics women's figure skating medalists

SOCHI, Russia - As the medalists of the women's figure skating competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia pose for photos on Feb. 20, 2014, silver medalist Kim Yu Na (C) of South Korea smiles upon realizing she was erroneously in the center position, while winner Adelina Sotnikova (L) of Russia does not look all that pleased. Italian Carolina Kostner (R) took the bronze.

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Lawsuit seeks removal of comfort women statue

LOS ANGELES, United States - File photo taken in July 2013 shows the unveiling ceremony for a bronze statue of a girl, a memorial for women forced into sexual slavery for the Imperial Japanese military, at Glendale Central Park near Los Angeles. Two Japanese-Americans and a non-profit educational group filed a lawsuit on Feb. 20, 2014, against the Southern California city of Glendale and the city's manager for erecting the memorial in the public park.

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Female freestyle skiers practice halfpipe at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Female freestyle skiers practice for the halfpipe event at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014, appearing like a composite photo of one athlete performing.

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Yankees training camp

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees outfielders (from L) Jacoby Ellsbury, Ichiro Suzuki and Carlos Beltran chat during a training camp in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Canadian, U.S. players tussle in women's ice hockey final

SOCHI, Russia - U.S. defender Anne Schleper (C) tussles with Canadian forward Jayna Hefford (L) as U.S. goalkeeper Jessie Vetter looks on during the women's ice hockey final at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Asada dances on ice in free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada performs her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Asada smiles after free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada (C) smiles and waves after performing her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. Her coach Nobuo Sato (R) sits next to her.

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Canadian team after winning women's ice hockey gold

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Canadian team pose for photos after winning the gold medal in women's ice hockey at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. Canada came from behind to defeat the United States 3-2 in overtime for its fourth straight title.

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Asada tearful after free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada is tearful immediately after performing her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. Asada received her best-ever free program score of 142.71 points to finish in sixth place.

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Asada's facial expressions after free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Combination photo shows Japanese figure skater Mao Asada in tears (L) immediately after completing her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014, but soon starting to smile.

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Asada hugs coach after free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada (R) hugs her coach Nobuo Sato after performing her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. Asada finished in sixth place.

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Asada's triple axel in free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada performs her trademark triple axel during her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014 in this composite photo.

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Asada's performance in free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada delivers a gutsy performance during the free program of the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Delray Beach Open tennis

DELRAY BEACH, Florida - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia in the second-round match of the Delray Beach Open tennis event in Delray Beach, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2014. Nishikori bowed out of the competition as he retired from the match due to injury.

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Delray Beach Open tennis

DELRAY BEACH, Florida - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia in the second-round match of the Delray Beach Open tennis event in Delray Beach, Florida, on Feb. 20, 2014. Nishikori bowed out of the competition as he retired from the match due to injury.

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Canada vs U.S. in women's ice hockey final at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian players defend their goal during the first period of the women's ice hockey final against the United States at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Asada bows after free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada bows after her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Asada expresses herself in free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada puts on an emotional facial expression during her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Canada, U.S. clash in women's ice hockey final at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian and U.S. players clash during the third period of the women's ice hockey final at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Asada responds to crowd after free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada responds to cheers from the crowd after her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Onozuka returns good luck charm to mother

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese freestyle skier Ayana Onozuka (R) hands a necklace back to her mother Yukari after winning the bronze medal in the women's ski halfpipe at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. Onozuka had borrowed the necklace, a keepsake from her grandfather, and used it as a good luck charm during the competition.

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Suzuki's performance in free program at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Akiko Suzuki completes her free program in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Team Canada poses with gold from women's hockey at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian team members pose for photos after winning the gold medal in the women's ice hockey at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. Canada came from behind to beat the United States 3-2 in overtime to claim its fourth straight title.

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Canada, U.S. clash in women's ice hockey final at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian forward Rebecca Johnston (bottom) trips after contact with U.S. defender Anne Schleper during the second period of the women's ice hockey final at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014.

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Japan's Asada responds to cheers after strong free program

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada waves to supporters after her impressive performance in the women's free program on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

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Canada beats U.S. in women's ice hockey final at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian players rejoice after coming from behind to defeat the United States 3-2 in the women's ice hockey final at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 20, 2014. It was Canada's fourth straight Olympic title in the women's ice hockey.

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Japan's Asada smiles after hailed performance at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada smiles after her excellent performance in the women's free program on Feb. 20, 2014, at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games.