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Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link Construction - China

GUANGZHOU, June 29, 2024 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows a container ship passing under Shenzhong Bridge of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link under construction in south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The 24-km-long cross-sea link is scheduled to open to traffic on June 30. Once operational, the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan will be reduced from the current two hours to approximately 30 minutes. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link Construction - China

GUANGZHOU, June 29, 2024 -- Workers work on the Shenzhong Bridge of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link under construction in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The 24-km-long cross-sea link is scheduled to open to traffic on June 30. Once operational, the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan will be reduced from the current two hours to approximately 30 minutes. Photo by Deng Hua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-ZHONGSHAN-LINK (CN)

(240629) -- GUANGZHOU, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers work on the Shenzhong Bridge of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link under construction in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The 24-km-long cross-sea link is scheduled to open to traffic on June 30. Once operational, the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan will be reduced from the current two hours to approximately 30 minutes. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-ZHONGSHAN-LINK (CN)

(240629) -- GUANGZHOU, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows a container ship passing under Shenzhong Bridge of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link under construction in south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The 24-km-long cross-sea link is scheduled to open to traffic on June 30. Once operational, the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan will be reduced from the current two hours to approximately 30 minutes. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Deng Hua)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GOOD DEEDS-SOCIAL CIVILITY (CN)

(240309) -- CHONGQING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows villagers purchasing daily supplies using the points they gained in exchange for good deeds at a "point store" in Zuolan Township of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Feb. 22, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: System of good deeds for goods encourages social civility in China" (Xinhua/Zhou Siyu)

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U.S. lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline

STORY: U.S. lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 27, 2024 and file DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Washington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Biden speaking during the meeting with U.S. Congressional leaders at White House (Feb. 27, 2024) (White House video) 2. various of the U.S. Capitol (Dec. 18, 2023) 3. various of exterior of the White House (Feb. 26, 2024) STORYLINE: U.S. congressional leaders have come to an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers said Wednesday. The Democratic and Republican parties have agreed to finance certain government sectors and have decided to prolong the existing deadlines of early March until March 8 and March 22, buying Congress more time to craft annual spending bills. In January, Congress approved a stopgap funding bill that would keep part of government open until March 1 and keep other agencies funded until March 8. "We are in a

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CHINA-YUNNAN-DRUNG ETHNIC GROUP-MODERN LIFE-TRANSFORMATION (CN)

(240228) -- KUNMING, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows a villager of Drung ethnic group selling local specialties via livestreaming in Dulongjiang Township of Drung-Nu Autonomous County of Gongshan, southwest China's Yunnan Province. TO GO WITH "Feature: China's rural poor find new horizons in infrastructure development" (Xinhua)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-JIANGSU-CARDIOLOGIST-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240227) -- NANJING, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Junjie (4th L) communicates with residents at a local legislators' liaison station in Qinhuai District of Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Zhang Junjie, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a cardiologist and vice president of Nanjing First Hospital. He has been committed to the interventional diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, diligently studying advanced medical technology, and treating patients with exquisite medical skills. In 2023, Zhang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. He often led teams of experts to carry out free medical services in communities and in-depth grassroots research. Zhang plans to offer suggestions on strengthening the guidance of the rule of law and promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. He hopes that health

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-JIANGSU-CARDIOLOGIST-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240227) -- NANJING, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Junjie (2nd L) communicates with residents at a local legislators' liaison station in Qinhuai District of Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Zhang Junjie, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a cardiologist and vice president of Nanjing First Hospital. He has been committed to the interventional diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, diligently studying advanced medical technology, and treating patients with exquisite medical skills. In 2023, Zhang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. He often led teams of experts to carry out free medical services in communities and in-depth grassroots research. Zhang plans to offer suggestions on strengthening the guidance of the rule of law and promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. He hopes that health

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-JIANGSU-CARDIOLOGIST-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240227) -- NANJING, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Junjie (2nd L) communicates with residents at a local legislators' liaison station in Qinhuai District of Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Zhang Junjie, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a cardiologist and vice president of Nanjing First Hospital. He has been committed to the interventional diagnosis and treatment of coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, diligently studying advanced medical technology, and treating patients with exquisite medical skills. In 2023, Zhang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. He often led teams of experts to carry out free medical services in communities and in-depth grassroots research. Zhang plans to offer suggestions on strengthening the guidance of the rule of law and promoting the high-quality development of public hospitals at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. He hopes that health

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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A Express Delivery Station in Enshi

ENSHI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - A express delivery station is filled with various kinds of deliveries at a Courier station in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Central China's Hubei province, Feb 21, 2024. According to the website of the Ministry of Transport, the Measures for the Administration of the Express Delivery Market (Order No. 22 2023 of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China), which was adopted at the 28th Ministerial Meeting on December 8, 2023, will come into effect on March 1, 2024. Article 28 of which stipulates that enterprises operating express business shall not confirm the receipt of express parcels on behalf of users without their consent, and shall not arbitrarily deliver express parcels to intelligent express boxes, express service stations and other express end service facilities. Violators will be fined up to 30,000 Chinese Yuan.

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Australian student visa rejection rate rises

STORY: Australian student visa rejection rate rises SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of international students in Canberra 2. various of the Australian National University campus STORYLINE: According to the latest Australian government data, 80.9 percent of total international student visa applications in the six months to December 2023 were approved -- down from 86 percent in the financial year 2022-23 and 91.5 percent in 2021-22. It marks the lowest approval rate since 2005-06. The fall coincided with the December release of the government's new migration strategy, which places an emphasis on greater scrutiny for student visa applicants to end exploitation of the immigration system. Under the overhaul, colleges and universities have been placed into three tiers based on their history of visa fraud or other problems with international students. Those in tier one, including Australia's largest universities, ar

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Xinhua Headlines: Back to countryside, new trend amid China's rural revitalization drive

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiehong helps local people sell peppercorn through livestreams in Luanshishan Village, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province, July 22, 2023. (Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Immanuel Quickley (L) of Toronto Raptors goes for a layup during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Bruce Brown Jr. (top) of Toronto Raptors fights for a rebound with Cam Thomas of Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jakob Poeltl (R) of Toronto Raptors fights for a rebound with Nic Claxton of Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gradey Dick (R) of Toronto Raptors vies with Cameron Johnson of Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mikal Bridges (2nd R) of Brooklyn Nets makes a layup during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Scottie Barnes (L) of Toronto Raptors fights for a rebound with Nic Claxton of Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Scottie Barnes (L) of Toronto Raptors makes a layup during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Immanuel Quickley (R) of Toronto Raptors steals Day'Ron Sharpe of Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jakob Poeltl (R) of Toronto Raptors blocks Dennis Schroder (C) of Brooklyn Nets during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Scottie Barnes (C) of Toronto Raptors makes a layup during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- RJ Barrett of Toronto Raptors dunks during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-BASKETBALL-NBA-RAPTORS VS NETS

(240223) -- TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- RJ Barrett (C) of Toronto Raptors breaks through during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, Canada, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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(SP)CROATIA-ZAGREB-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE-GNK DINAMO VS REAL BETIS

(240223) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kaneko Takuro (R) of GNK Dinamo celebrates after scoring during the play-off 2nd leg match between GNK Dinamo and Real Betis Balompie at the 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Goran Stanz/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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(240223) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aitor Ruibal (L) of Real Betis vies with Arber Hoxha of GNK Dinamo during the play-off 2nd leg match between GNK Dinamo and Real Betis Balompie at the 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Goran Stanz/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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(240223) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kevin Theophile-Catherine (R) of GNK Dinamo heads for the ball during the play-off 2nd leg match between GNK Dinamo and Real Betis Balompie at the 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Goran Stanz/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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(240223) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of GNK Dinamo pose for photos after after the play-off 2nd leg match between GNK Dinamo and Real Betis Balompie at the 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Marko Lukunic/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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(240223) -- ZAGREB, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kaneko Takuro (L) of GNK Dinamo controls the ball during the play-off 2nd leg match between GNK Dinamo and Real Betis Balompie at the 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League in Zagreb, Croatia, on Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Marko Lukunic/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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Armenian musician enjoys life in China's Shenzhen

STORY: Armenian musician enjoys life in China's Shenzhen SHOOTING TIME: July and August in 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KAREN KOCHARYAN, Principal cellist at Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): KAREN KOCHARYAN, Principal cellist at Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra "My name is Karen Kocharyan. I'm from Armenia. I'm a solo cello principal in the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra. And I came here in 2017. I can tell you that it started a very interesting part of my life. I like it (Shenzhen) very much, like super futuristic, very interesting city and very beautiful. And it's a really kind of philharmonic city. As a musician, I can see that. Because here are a lot of concert halls. As a very developed city, Shenzhen also has an opportunity to invite many international classical music stars. So that's also a very important thing in the life of the city. It's a rea