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Father of woman abducted by N. Korea dies at 96 without reunion

Akihiro Arimoto (R), whose daughter Keiko was taken to North Korea in 1983 at age 23, and Sakie Yokota, 89, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, attend a meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 2, 2023. Arimoto had died of natural causes aged 96 without seeing his daughter, his family said on Feb. 17, 2025, leaving Yokota as the only surviving parent of an individual listed by Japan as having been abducted by North Korea. (Pool photo)

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Film director Shinkai

Japanese film director Makoto Shinkai (C) attends a press conference at the Berlin International Film Festival with producer Genki Kawamura (L) and actress Nanoka Hara, who voiced the heroine of Shinkai's anime film "Suzume," in Berlin on Feb. 23, 2023.

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Film director Shinkai

Japanese film director Makoto Shinkai (R) speaks to reporters during his red-carpet appearance at the Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin on Feb. 23, 2023, with actress Nanoka Hara, who voiced the heroine of his anime film "Suzume."

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Film director Shinkai

Japanese film director Makoto Shinkai (C) attends an official screening of his anime film "Suzume" at the Berlin International Film Festival with producer Genki Kawamura (L) and actress Nanoka Hara, who voiced the heroine of the film, in Berlin on Feb. 23, 2023.

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-HOMEGROWN MOLD 3D PRINTER (CN)

(240315) -- YINCHUAN, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Feb. 23, 2023 shows the products made by mold 3D printers of Kocel Intelligent Machinery Limited in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: NW China homegrown mold 3D printers gain popularity overseas" (Xinhua/Ren Wei)

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Xinhua Headlines: What China has got over a decade on its iconic coordinated regional development strategy?

(240225) -- BEIJING, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 23, 2023 shows the Rongdong area of Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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(SP)U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-BASKETBALL-NBA-WARRIORS VS HORNETS

(240224) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Stephen Curry (2nd R) of Golden State Warriors passes the ball during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-BASKETBALL-NBA-WARRIORS VS HORNETS

(240224) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Andrew Wiggins (L) of Golden State Warriors vies with Tre Mann of Charlotte Hornets during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-BASKETBALL-NBA-WARRIORS VS HORNETS

(240224) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Stephen Curry of Golden State Warriors reacts during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-BASKETBALL-NBA-WARRIORS VS HORNETS

(240224) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Andrew Wiggins of Golden State Warriors reacts during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-BASKETBALL-NBA-WARRIORS VS HORNETS

(240224) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Draymond Green (R) of Golden State Warriors defends Cody Martin of Charlotte Hornets during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-BASKETBALL-NBA-WARRIORS VS HORNETS

(240224) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Seth Curry (R) of Charlotte Hornets shoots during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between the Golden State Warriors and the Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco, the United States, Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua)

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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) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 11, 2023 shows people visiting Yucun Village of Anji County, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People play frisbee in front of a village library in Yucun Village of Anji County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos at the Xiantan Art Museum in Xiantan Village, Deqing County of east China's Zhejiang Province, May 8, 2023, (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhe sits at his Chinese comic-themed cafe in Yucun Village of Anji County, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 10, 2023. (Xinhua)

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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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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong is pictured at Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive role in protecting the water ecological environment of the Yangtze River and caring for the Yangtze finle

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong conducts water quality inspection at a laboratory of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive role in protecting the water ecological environment of the Yangtze

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong (R) conducts water quality inspection at a laboratory of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive role in protecting the water ecological environment of the Yang

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong (1st L), together with municipal workers and staff of local aquaculture enterprises, feeds Yangtze finless porpoise at a Baiji dolphin national nature reserve in Shishou, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 28, 2023. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong (L) conducts water quality inspection at a laboratory of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive role in protecting the water ecological environment of the Yang

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong talks on the phone at a laboratory of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive role in protecting the water ecological environment of the Yangtze River and carin

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong (L) and her colleague observe the water quality at a sedimentation tank in Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive role in protecting the water ecological envir

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong (R) learns about habit of Yangtze finless porpoise at a Baiji dolphin national nature reserve in Shishou, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 28, 2023. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive role in protecting the water ecological environment of the Yangtz

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-HUBEI-YANGTZE RIVER PROTECTION-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240223) -- WUHAN, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qiong speaks during a session with her team members at Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2024. Wang Qiong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is a senior technician on water quality inspection of Zongguan Waterworks of Wuhan Water Group. In the past 29 years, Wang has been monitoring the water quality of the Yangtze River water source and paying attention to the changes of the Yangtze River water ecology. In 2023, Wang was elected a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. She led a team to carry out technical research, improve the accuracy of water quality detection and provide a strong guarantee for safety of drinking water. Wang plans to offer suggestions on ecological civilization construction at the upcoming second session of the 14th NPC. She hopes that these suggestions will play a positive role in protecting the water ecological environment of the Yangtze Rive

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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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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

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

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

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

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

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

(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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Young Chinese strike gold in caring for the silver-haired

STORY: Young Chinese strike gold in caring for the silver-haired SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bath aid services 2. various of elderly people 3. elderly people enjoying daily lives STORYLINE: In Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, door-to-door bath aid services have been burgeoning in recent years. The simple act of taking a bath can pose challenges to the elderly and dangers to disabled or semi-disabled elderly people, which has led to the rise of bath aid services. Official data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics showed that China's population aged 60 and above had reached 297 million by the end of 2023, accounting for 21.1 percent of the country's total population. Against the backdrop of a rising aging population, China is witnessing a giant and expanding old-age care market which has created job opportunities for younger generations. According to the China Civil

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Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin to be released: justice minister

STORY: Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin to be released: justice minister SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024/File (Aug. 22, 2023) DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong 2. Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (file) 3. various of the hospital where Thaksin stayed (file) STORYLINE: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released soon, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said Tuesday. Tawee told reporters before attending a cabinet meeting that Thaksin is among the 930 inmates approved for parole this month. The 74-year-old is eligible for parole for being aged above 70 and with severe illness. Thaksin is expected to be released around Feb. 17 after serving at least six months of the sentence. Tahsin ended his exile of over 15 years and returned to Thailand in August last year, and was soon detained and sentenced to an eight-year prison sentence on several charges. However, he was soon t

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(SP)CHINA-URUMQI-WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CLUB (CN)

(230505) -- URUMQI, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of Jiang Lai Women's Basketball Club pose for a photo after a training session in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2023. In Urumqi, a group of female basketball players have formed a basketball club named Jiang Lai. The club members are individuals from ethnic groups such as Han, Uygur, Kazak, Mongolian and Hui. According to Wang Na, the founder of the club, the name Jiang Lai means the team comes from Xinjiang. In the past few years, its membership has grown from 15 to nearly 100. With their growing influence, they organized a series of women's basketball tournaments. "I hope that through our efforts, more and more girls who really love basketball or want to start to play it could join us," said Wang. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

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CEO of Porsche China expects further growth in Chinese market

STORY: CEO of Porsche China expects further growth in Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL KIRSCH, President and CEO of Porsche China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MICHAEL KIRSCH, President and CEO of Porsche China 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MICHAEL KIRSCH, President and CEO of Porsche China 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MICHAEL KIRSCH, President and CEO of Porsche China 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): MICHAEL KIRSCH, President and CEO of Porsche China STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent "2023 is a milestone year of the Chinese car market. And now welcome to 2024, the Year of Dragon. Also this year we might still see the rapid rise of the Chinese car market. Today we'll meet Michael Kirsch

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CHINA-HONG KONG-ECONOMY-Q1-GROWTH (CN)

(230502) -- HONG KONG, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take selfies at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 23, 2023. Hong Kong's economy grew by 2.7 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, reversing a four-quarter-long contraction last year, according to official data announced Tuesday. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)