Intelligent Robot Industry - China

Intelligent Robot Industry - China

An engineer observes a humanoid robot grabbing a component at a laboratory of Leju Robotics in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, October 24, 2025. In recent years, Hefei has been actively promoting the development of its intelligent robot industry. The city is now home to a full-chain industrial system for research, development and manufacturing of robotics that comprises 190 related enterprises. Photo by Xinhua/Zhou Mu/ABACAPRESS.COM

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match Poland vs Finland

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match Poland vs Finland

CAPTION CORRECTION, POLISH 20 CORRECTED Matty Cash of Poland (left) grabbing Adam Marhiev of Finland during FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G European qualification football match in Chorzow, Poland on September 7, 2025. Sebastian Szymanski of Poland (20) and Jere Uronen of Finland (18) are in the background. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match Poland vs Finland

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification match Poland vs Finland

Matty Cash of Poland (left) grabbing Adam Marhiev of Finland during FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G European qualification football match in Chorzow, Poland on September 7, 2025. Dominik Marczuk of Poland (20) and Jere Uronen of Finland (18) are in the background. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Afghanistan's Traditional Sport Buzkashi - Kabul

Afghanistan's Traditional Sport Buzkashi - Kabul

People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, 2024. In the game, which will last for 10 days, the horse riders would do their best to grab the carcass of a calf and put it in the circle specified on the game ground. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghanistan's Traditional Sport Buzkashi - Kabul

Afghanistan's Traditional Sport Buzkashi - Kabul

People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, 2024. In the game, which will last for 10 days, the horse riders would do their best to grab the carcass of a calf and put it in the circle specified on the game ground. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghanistan's Traditional Sport Buzkashi - Kabul

Afghanistan's Traditional Sport Buzkashi - Kabul

People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, 2024. In the game, which will last for 10 days, the horse riders would do their best to grab the carcass of a calf and put it in the circle specified on the game ground. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Afghanistan's Traditional Sport Buzkashi - Kabul

Afghanistan's Traditional Sport Buzkashi - Kabul

People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on December 11, 2024. In the game, which will last for 10 days, the horse riders would do their best to grab the carcass of a calf and put it in the circle specified on the game ground. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Model Taylor Hill is grabbing some drinks at Blank Street Coffee in Midtown, New York on October 11, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Model Taylor Hill is grabbing some drinks at Blank Street Coffee in Midtown, New York on October 11, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Model Taylor Hill is grabbing some drinks at Blank Street Coffee in Midtown, New York on October 11, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Model Taylor Hill is grabbing some drinks at Blank Street Coffee in Midtown, New York on October 11, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Model Taylor Hill is grabbing some drinks at Blank Street Coffee in Midtown, New York on October 11, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Model Taylor Hill is grabbing some drinks at Blank Street Coffee in Midtown, New York on October 11, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Taylor Hill Out And About - NYC

Model Taylor Hill is grabbing some drinks at Blank Street Coffee in Midtown, New York on October 11, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith sports an FRIED RICE shirt while grabbing a cup of coffee in the city, New York City, NY, USA on October 2, 2024. Photo by WavyPEter/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith sports an FRIED RICE shirt while grabbing a cup of coffee in the city, New York City, NY, USA on October 2, 2024. Photo by WavyPEter/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith sports an FRIED RICE shirt while grabbing a cup of coffee in the city, New York City, NY, USA on October 2, 2024. Photo by WavyPEter/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith sports an FRIED RICE shirt while grabbing a cup of coffee in the city, New York City, NY, USA on October 2, 2024. Photo by WavyPEter/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith Out - NYC

Sam Smith sports an FRIED RICE shirt while grabbing a cup of coffee in the city, New York City, NY, USA on October 2, 2024. Photo by WavyPEter/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Ben Affleck And Kids Out - Los Angeles

Please hide the children’s faces prior to the publication - Just days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce, Ben Affleck looked to be in good spirits grabbing ice cream with two of his kids Seraphina and Samuel, in Los Angeles, California, USA on August 23, 2024. Photo by BauerGriffin/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baseball: Braves vs. Mets

Baseball: Braves vs. Mets

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga falls while grabbing his left calf in pain in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on July 26, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

26th China Beijing International Science and Technology Industry Expo

26th China Beijing International Science and Technology Industry Expo

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 13, 2024 - Visitors watch a demonstration of an intelligent robot arm grabbing sea cucumbers in water at the 26th China Beijing International Science and Technology Industry Expo in Beijing, China, July 13, 2024.

China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for reform, innovation

STORY: China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for reform, innovation SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL SCHUMANN, Chairman of the Board of the German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ENES ALISKOVIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina Export Promotion Agency 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CAVINCE ADHERE, International relations specialist with focus on China-Africa relations 5. various of China STORYLINE: In China's pursuit of high-quality development, the term "new quality productive forces" is grabbing the spotlight, highlighting the direction for the transformation and upgrading of the world's second-largest economy. First introduced in 2023, new quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity freed from traditional economic growth modes and productivity development paths. It features high technology, high e

Ito grabs Eio title from Fujii

Ito grabs Eio title from Fujii

Shogi player Takumi Ito celebrates with a flower bouquet after grabbing the Eio title from Sota Fujii by beating him in Game 5 of the best-of-five series in Kofu, west of Tokyo, on June 20, 2024. Fujii lost one of his eight titles after completing a sweep of the game's eight titles in October 2023, making him the first player ever to hold eight.

Ito grabs Eio title from Fujii

Ito grabs Eio title from Fujii

Shogi player Takumi Ito poses after grabbing the Eio title from Sota Fujii by beating him in Game 5 of the best-of-five series in Kofu, west of Tokyo, on June 20, 2024. Fujii lost one of his eight titles after completing a sweep of the game's eight titles in October 2023, making him the first player ever to hold eight.

Russian expat experiences folk tradition in China's Guangdong

STORY: Russian expat experiences folk tradition in China's Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Local villager 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat STORYLINE: "Grabbing lucky cracker" is a folk tradition that boasts a history of 800 years in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province. During the cultural event which is also known as "Grabbing Paotou," people shoot specially made firecrackers up to the sky with some crackers tagged with a number and auspicious phrases. When the crackers fall, the ones who can rush to grab the crackers with the tags are believed to be lucky and will have a prosperous and safe year. On Thursday, the event was held in Dongguan, and a young man from Russia had an immersive experience of the folk tradition in a town there. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat "Wha

CHINA-XINJIANG-EMIN-SERVICE STATION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-EMIN-SERVICE STATION (CN)

(240114) -- EMIN, Jan. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor sells goods while watching a sheep-grabbing game in front of a service station in Emin County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2024. Service stations here, often called "Happiness Stations," are located on pastures or on the paths traveled by herdsmen during their migrations. The stations provide services and organize various cultural and recreational activities for herdsmen to enrich their leisure time. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-EMIN-SERVICE STATION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-EMIN-SERVICE STATION (CN)

(240114) -- EMIN, Jan. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Herdsmen take part in a sheep-grabbing game in front of a service station in Emin County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2024. Service stations here, often called "Happiness Stations," are located on pastures or on the paths traveled by herdsmen during their migrations. The stations provide services and organize various cultural and recreational activities for herdsmen to enrich their leisure time. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Grabbing machines transfer bulk cargo at the load-transfer yard of Horgos station in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 6, 2023. The Horgos Port had handled 32,000 China-Europe and China-Central Asia freight trains so far. (Xinhua/Zhao Ge)

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(231227) -- AFGHANISTAN, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 27, 2023. The Buzkashi event began in Kabul with hundreds of spectators on Wednesday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(231227) -- AFGHANISTAN, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 27, 2023. The Buzkashi event began in Kabul with hundreds of spectators on Wednesday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(231227) -- AFGHANISTAN, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 27, 2023. The Buzkashi event began in Kabul with hundreds of spectators on Wednesday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(231227) -- AFGHANISTAN, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 27, 2023. The Buzkashi event began in Kabul with hundreds of spectators on Wednesday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(SP)AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-BUZKASHI

(231227) -- AFGHANISTAN, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People participate in Afghanistan's traditional sport Buzkashi (goat grabbing) in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Dec. 27, 2023. The Buzkashi event began in Kabul with hundreds of spectators on Wednesday. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KOKTOKAY-TALAT VILLAGE-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KOKTOKAY-TALAT VILLAGE-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(231223) -- TALAT, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers perform the goat-grabbing game for tourists in Talat Village in Koktokay in Fuyun County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 22, 2023. Located near the source of the Ertix River, Talat Village is dubbed as "the first village along the Ertix River." In recent years, the village has focused on developing tourism projects with ethnic characteristics, providing tourists with one-stop services in catering, shopping, accommodation and entertainment. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KOKTOKAY-TALAT VILLAGE-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KOKTOKAY-TALAT VILLAGE-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(231223) -- TALAT, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers perform the goat-grabbing game for tourists in Talat Village in Koktokay in Fuyun County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 22, 2023. Located near the source of the Ertix River, Talat Village is dubbed as "the first village along the Ertix River." In recent years, the village has focused on developing tourism projects with ethnic characteristics, providing tourists with one-stop services in catering, shopping, accommodation and entertainment. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KOKTOKAY-TALAT VILLAGE-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KOKTOKAY-TALAT VILLAGE-WINTER TOURISM (CN)

(231223) -- TALAT, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers perform the goat-grabbing game for tourists in Talat Village in Koktokay in Fuyun County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 22, 2023. Located near the source of the Ertix River, Talat Village is dubbed as "the first village along the Ertix River." In recent years, the village has focused on developing tourism projects with ethnic characteristics, providing tourists with one-stop services in catering, shopping, accommodation and entertainment. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-MORI-KAZAK HERDER-WINTER LIFE (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-MORI-KAZAK HERDER-WINTER LIFE (CN)

(231222) -- MORI, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Herders give a performance of the goat-grabbing game during a cultural event in the Kazak Autonomous County of Mori, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 21, 2023. Every year between November and December is the time for Kazak herders to stock meat for winter. Herders share the fruits of their work and replenish energy for the winter following local customs. A cultural event marking the traditional festive practice kicked off on Thursday in the county. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)