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Summer Davos begins in China

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (on screen) makes a speech during the World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, China, on June 25, 2025. About 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions that started the previous day.

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Summer Davos begins in China

The World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, kicks off in Tianjin, China, on June 24, 2025. About 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

This photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows the venue for the 2025 Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Zhao Zishuo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Staff members talk with each other at the National Convention and Exhibition Center Tianjin) in Tianjin Municipality, north China, June 22, 2025. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Li Ran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Staff members work at the National Convention and Exhibition Center Tianjin) in Tianjin Municipality, north China, June 22, 2025. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Li Ran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

Staff members patrol the National Convention and Exhibition Center Tianjin) in Tianjin Municipality, north China, June 22, 2025. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Zhao Zishuo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparations For Summer Davos Forum - Tianjin

This photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows the National Convention and Exhibition Center Tianjin) in Tianjin Municipality, north China. The 2025 Summer Davos forum will be held from June 24 to 26 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, with all preparations for the meeting having been finalized, the organizers said on June 17. Also known as the 16th Annual Meeting of New Champions of the World Economic Forum, this year's Summer Davos forum is themed "Entrepreneurship in the New Era" and is expected to bring together around 1,800 participants from over 90 countries and regions, the organizers told a press conference in Beijing. Photo by Li Ran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU World Tour Short Track

Milan, Italy -14 February 2025, Forum Assago: in action during ISU Short Track World Tour 2024/25 on February 14, 2025 in Forum Assago, Italy. 90 CHOI Minjeong KOR, 105 FONTANA Arianna ITA, 46 LEVEQUE Aurelie FRA, 40 KONYA Zsofia HUN, 84 HOYLAND Holly GBR

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU World Tour Short Track

Milan, Italy -14 February 2025, Forum Assago: in action during ISU Short Track World Tour 2024/25 on February 14, 2025 in Forum Assago, Italy. 90 CHOI Minjeong KOR

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SPORT INVERNALI - Pattinaggio sul Ghiaccio - ISU World Tour Short Track

Milan, Italy -14 February 2025, Forum Assago: in action during ISU Short Track World Tour 2024/25 on February 14, 2025 in Forum Assago, Italy. 90 CHOI Minjeong KOR

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Serbian official praises China-Serbia relations

STORY: Serbian official praises China-Serbia relations SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the STORYLINE: A Serbian official has praised the collaboration between Serbia and China, saying that the new free trade agreement between the two countries will foster closer people-to-people exchanges. The agreement, scheduled to take effect on July 1, was signed last year at the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. It is focused on eliminating tariffs on 90 percent of goods. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEKSANDAR PAVIC, Member of Serbian Parliament "The opening of a Chinese market with a free trade agreement, exchange - academic exchange, student exchanges, those are very, very, very important. China is at the forefront now in many high technologies. Its educational system, especially higher education is becoming better by the day, and it's very important for young people to be able to have an opportunity

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ASEAN officials hope to strengthen cooperation with China on blue economy

STORY: ASEAN officials hope to strengthen cooperation with China on blue economy SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-ASEAN Seaweed Cooperation Forum underway in China's Xiamen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TB HAERU RAHAYU, Director general of Aquaculture, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AZHAR BIN KASSIM, Director of Department of Fisheries Sabah, Malaysia STORYLINE: The China-ASEAN Seaweed Cooperation Forum opened on Saturday in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. The forum has attracted more than 90 attendees, including officials, experts and businesspeople from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as representatives of international organizations. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TB HAERU RAHAYU, Director general of Aquaculture, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Indonesia "China is a big country, a lot of facilities, a

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7th Future Investment Initiative Forum kicks off in Saudi Arabia

STORY: 7th Future Investment Initiative Forum kicks off in Saudi Arabia DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHUAI ANNING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the conference 3. SOUNDBITE (English): YASIR AL-RUMAYYAN, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and chairman of FII Institute STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHUAI ANNING, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, this is Xinhua reporter Shuai Anning reporting from Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The 7th Future Investment Initiative conference opens today (Tuesday). It is one of the largest investment platforms in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, and this year's theme is 'The New Compass.'" The three-day event brings together 6,000 participants from more than 90 countries and 500 local and international speakers from different sectors. FII Institute CEO Richard Attias told Xinhua that about 300 Chinese delegates attended this year's event, doubling the number of participants last

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Around 1,500 representatives to attend Summer Davos Forum in China's Tianjin

STORY: Around 1,500 representatives to attend Summer Davos Forum in China's Tianjin DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue STORYLINE: The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in China's Tianjin from Tuesday to Thursday. Around 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. This year's Summer Davos Forum is themed "Entrepreneurship: The Driving Force of the Global Economy." Six major topics will be included in the event: restarting growth, China in the global context, energy transition and materials supply, conservation of nature and climate, consumption trends in the post-pandemic era, as well as innovation deployment. In addition, 150 activities including an entrepreneur dialogue, sub-forums, and economic and trade exchanges will be held during the Summer Davos Forum, providing a communication p

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-MEDIA CENTER (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A journalist is seen filming with a mobile phone at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 25, 2023. The media center of the 14th Summer Davos Forum, comprised of Briefing Centre and Media Village, will be open to the public since June 27. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-MEDIA CENTER (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member is seen at the Forum Recording Studio inside the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The media center of the 14th Summer Davos Forum, comprised of Briefing Centre and Media Village, will be open to the public since June 27. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-MEDIA CENTER (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers are seen at the Media Village inside the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 25, 2023. The media center of the 14th Summer Davos Forum, comprised of Briefing Centre and Media Village, will be open to the public since June 27. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-MEDIA CENTER (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows the Briefing Centre inside the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The media center of the 14th Summer Davos Forum, comprised of Briefing Centre and Media Village, will be open to the public since June 27. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a view of the Binhai New Area in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a view of the Binhai New Area in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 24, 2023 shows a view of the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a view of north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a container ship berthing at the Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 24, 2023 shows a view of north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a view of the 530-meter Tianjin Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre (CTF) at the Binhai New Area in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a view of the Binhai New Area in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a view of the main channel of the Tianjin Port in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a view of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a view of north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a saltworks in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 16, 2023 shows a wetland in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 24, 2023 shows a view of north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial view taken on June 24, 2023 shows a view of the Binhai New Area in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TINJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-PREPARATION (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows a view of the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TINJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-PREPARATION (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows a view of the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TINJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-PREPARATION (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows a view inside the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TINJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-PREPARATION (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes preparations at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TINJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-PREPARATION (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows a view inside the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TINJIN-SUMMER DAVOS FORUM-PREPARATION (CN)

(230625) -- TIANJIN, June 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 25, 2023 shows a view inside the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center, the venue for the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The forum will be held in Tianjin from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SUMMER DAVOS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(230620) -- BEIJING, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gao Jian (1st L), an official with the National Development and Reform Commission, Yang Bing (2nd L), vice mayor of Tianjin municipal government, Chen Liming (2nd R), chair of Greater China, World Economic Forum, attend a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, June 20, 2023. A press conference ahead of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions was held in Beijing on Tuesday. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, scheduled to be held in north China's Tianjin Municipality from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-SUMMER DAVOS-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(230620) -- BEIJING, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gao Jian (1st L), an official with the National Development and Reform Commission, Yang Bing (2nd L), vice mayor of Tianjin municipal government, Chen Liming (2nd R), chair of Greater China, World Economic Forum, attend a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, June 20, 2023. A press conference ahead of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions was held in Beijing on Tuesday. The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, scheduled to be held in north China's Tianjin Municipality from June 27 to 29. Approximately 1,500 leaders from both public and private sectors from more than 90 countries will come together for the three-day event. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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Death row inmates' art creations exhibited at Tokyo rally

TOKYO, Japan - Drawings and art creations by death row inmates in Japan are displayed near the venue of a rally opposing to death penalty that was held in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2009, the World Day Against the Death Penalty. The rally organizer, Forum 90, gives awards to works by prisoners sentenced to death every year. The large picture shown (top in photo) is one of six award winning pieces for this year.

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Zambia, China hold forum to deepen trade, investment ties

STORY: Zambia, China hold forum to deepen trade, investment ties DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:24 LOCATION: Lusaka, Zambia CATEGORY: ECONOMICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Zambia-China Investment Forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1(ENGLISH): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 3. SOUNDBITE 2(ENGLISH): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 3. various of the signing of an agreement on duty-free treatment for Zambian products STORYLINE: The first China-Zambia investment forum opened Wednesday in Lusaka, Zambia, with the two countries pledging to deepen trade and investment relations. More than 300 Chinese and Zambian companies are participating in the two-day event with another 90 participating online. SOUNDBITE 1(ENGLISH): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia "The two countries will actively increase trade and investment, tighten our practical cooperation and never forget to uphold international fairness and justice, the UN Charter, the unity of developing countries and shared support for each other's co-

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Anti-nuclear forum in Vienna

Setsuko Thurlow (in screen), a 90-year-old survivor of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima who is now living in Canada, virtually attends a forum being held in Vienna on June 18, 2022, under the sponsorship of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.

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25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum kicks off

STORY: 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum kicks off DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, its exhibition venue and visitors STORYLINE: The 25th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum opened on Wednesday in Russia's second-largest city. Under the theme of New Opportunities in a New World, this year's forum is attended by representatives of more than 90 countries and regions, according to the forum's organizer. The participants will discuss issues regarding the global and Russian economies, digitalization and information security. While addressing the forum's plenary session on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin will assess the current global situation and outline the future direction of Russia's economic development, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday. Since 1997, the forum has become a leading global platform for the business community to dis

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Death row inmates' art creations exhibited at Tokyo rally

TOKYO, Japan - Drawings and art creations by death row inmates in Japan are displayed near the venue of a rally opposing to death penalty that was held in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2009, the World Day Against the Death Penalty. The rally organizer, Forum 90, gives awards to works by prisoners sentenced to death every year. The large picture shown (top in photo) is one of six award winning pieces for this year. (Kyodo)