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Chinese crane manufacturer embraces innovation

STORY: Chinese crane manufacturer embraces innovation SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Weihua Group 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LI GUOQIANG, Chairman of Weihua Group STORYLINE: Headquartered in Henan, Weihua Group is a leading crane manufacturer in China. In recent years, the company has been actively embracing innovation. SOUNDBITE (English): LI GUOQIANG, Chairman of Weihua Group "We are now in the intelligent lightweight workshop for the production of crane main beams, where this intelligent robotic welding production line can help us achieve the speed of producing one crane main beam per hour. In the past, the operating systems and core components of intelligent cranes were mostly based on European standards. In recent years, we have been increasing our investment in scientific research year by year and have independently developed the industrial crane's underlying operating system known as AICrane, whic

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Xinhua Headlines: Tibetan herders -- guardians of source of China's mother river

(240322) -- LHASA, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 1, 2024 shows Tibetan antelopes in the northern Tanggula Mountains area of Sanjiangyuan National Park in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Chu Guoqiang)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-SPORTS NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Weng Feibiao (R) of China and his guide Liu Guoqiang celebrate after the Men's singles B1 of Lawn Bowls at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(231030) -- BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Oct.23 to Oct.29, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Oct.30, 2023. Wong Feibiao (R) and his guide Liu Guoqiang of China celebrate after the Men's singles B1 of Lawn Bowls at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)

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(SP)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-QUZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230919) -- QUZHOU, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Lu Yahong (L) and Liu Guoqiang pass the flame during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Quzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 19, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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PBOC official expects China's CPI close to 1 pct at year end

STORY: PBOC official expects China's CPI close to 1 pct at year end DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): LIU GUOQIANG, Deputy governor, People's Bank of China STORYLINE: China's consumer price index (CPI) will see a U-shaped trajectory this year and will be close to 1 percent at the end of 2023, a central bank official said on Friday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): LIU GUOQIANG, Deputy governor, People's Bank of China "Against the backdrop of high inflation around the world, China's prices have remained generally stable. This year, China's CPI saw some decreases, but China is not in a period of contraction. We believe that in July, CPI might continue to drop, but that's mainly attributable to a time lag in the recovery of demand and the base figure of last year. This is a temporary phenomenon in the recovery of the economic circulation. China's M2 monetary supply

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People's Bank of China Deputy Governor Liu Guoqiang attends a press conference in Beijing on July 14, 2023.

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A person visits an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A person visits an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A person visits an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Fireworks by Chinese artist Cai in Fukushima

A fireworks display created by prominent Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang is held in daylight on June 26, 2023, at Yotsukura beach in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, devastated by a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The 40,000 fireworks, representing cherry blossoms, are meant to console the souls of the quake and tsunami victims.

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Xi calls for efforts to build modern Chinese civilization

STORY: Xi calls for efforts to build modern Chinese civilization DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of China National Archives of Publications and Culture 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAO, Narrator, China National Archives of Publications and Culture 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU CHENGYONG, Curator, China National Archives of Publications and Culture 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI GUOQIANG, Deputy head, Chinese Academy of History STORYLINE: On June 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the China National Archives of Publications and Culture (CNAPC). SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAO, Narrator, China National Archives of Publications and Culture "President Xi walked through this door to the exhibition of fine works and special copies of contemporary Chinese publications. Over 3,000 precious pieces or volumes of rare editions published since the founding of New China are on display in this exhibition hall." President Xi said the CNAPC is a pr

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

(230109) -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A full moon rises behind Yellow Crane Tower on the Mid-Autumn Festival in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 10, 2022. (Photo by Zhou Guoqiang/Xinhua)

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Deqing: reestablishing crested ibis population in E. China

STORY: Deqing: reestablishing crested ibis population in E. China DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: HUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xiazhu Lake Crested Ibis breeding base 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN LIYING, Breeding technician at Xiazhu Lake Crested Ibis breeding base 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN LIYING, Breeding technician at Xiazhu Lake Crested Ibis breeding base 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): QIU GUOQIANG, Director of Deqing County Ecological Forestry Service Center 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): BAI HONGQING, Chief Engineer of Deqing County Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province STORYLINE: The crested ibis is an endangered species. They used to be widely distributed across East Asia and Russia's Siberia. Now at the Xiazhu Lake Crested Ibis breeding base in Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, a rewilding project of the endangered bird is going on. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN LIYING, Breeding technician at Xiazhu Lake Crest

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He Guoqiang, new Politburo standing committee member

BEIJING, China - He Guoqiang, head of the Chinese Communist Party's Organization Department, elected to the elite nine-member standing committee of the CCP Political Bureau on Oct. 22

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American expat explores Chinese tea culture, industry in E China

STORY: American expat explores Chinese tea culture, industry in E China DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADRIEN BRILL, American teacher of Huangshan University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADRIEN BRILL, American teacher of Huangshan University 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ADRIEN BRILL, American teacher of Huangshan University 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): FANG GUOQIANG, Chairman of Huangshan Xinanyuan Organic Tea Development Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): WANG HAIYAN, General Manager of Huangshan Wang Guangxi Songluo Tea Corp. Ltd. 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): ADRIEN BRILL, American teacher of Huangshan University 11. various of Adrien Brill and He Xiyue's tour of exploring Chinese tea culture, industry ST

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China's Heilongjiang sees bumper harvest of lion's mane mushrooms

STORY: China's Heilongjiang sees bumper harvest of lion's mane mushrooms DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mushroom planting base 2. various of workers picking and processing the mushroom 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIE GUOQIANG, Local official STORYLINE: Lion's mane mushroom growers in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have a bumper harvest this autumn. At a planting base for the mushroom in Hailin City, farmers are busy picking the fungi. So far, more than 10,000 households in the city have participated in growing lion's mane mushrooms which have become a pillar industry that could generate 454 million yuan (about 62.65 million U.S. dollars) annually. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIE GUOQIANG, Local official "Hailin has been stepping up efforts to help farmers grow lion's mane mushrooms in recent years. We also provide support for enterprises and cooperatives in the industry and promote the processing and research and develo

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#CHINA-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-FULL MOON (CN)

(220910) -- WUHAN, Sept. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A full moon rises behind Huanghelou, or Yellow Crane Tower, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Sept. 10, 2022. The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Sept. 10 this year. (Photo by Zhou Guoqiang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang draws pictures on wheels at home in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang does exercises at his studio in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang works at his studio in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang works at his studio in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang enters his studio on wheelchair in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang (C) introduces carving skills to his apprentices in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Photo by Yan Jie/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang checks wood materials he received in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang works at his studio in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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#CHINA-HUNAN-DONG'AN COUNTY-CARVER ON WHEELS (CN)

(220716) -- DONG'AN, July 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Guoqiang (1st L) introduces carvings skills to his apprentices in Bazimen Village, Dong'an County of central China's Hunan Province, July 15, 2022. Tang Guoqiang, 39, became paralyzed on legs when he was ten years old due to acute myelitis. He then began to learn seal carving as a teenager. Later in 2010, his carving works were recognized by judges during a vocational skills competition for the disabled in Hunan Province. Nowadays, Tang has set up his own carving company. He also teaches wood carving skills to over 200 people who are disabled or have low income, to help them earn their living. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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#CHINA-SUPERMOON (CN)

(220713) -- WUHAN, July 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A supermoon is pictured near the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 13, 2022. (Photo by Zhou Guoqiang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SUPERMOON (CN)

(220713) -- WUHAN, July 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A supermoon is pictured near the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 13, 2022. (Photo by Zhou Guoqiang/Xinhua)

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang shows filigree mosaic artworks in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concep

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo shows filigree mosaic artworks made by Gu Guoqiang in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese c

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concep

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang shows a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concep

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concep

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang sketches a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture con

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang shows a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concep

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concep

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-CHONGQING-FILIGREE MOSAIC CRAFT (CN)

(220612) -- CHONGQING, June 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Guoqiang makes a filigree mosaic artwork in southwest China's Chongqing, June 9, 2022. Filigree Mosaic craft, a traditional Chinese aulic handicraft dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC), uses metal such as gold and silver to fold artwork inlaid with gemstone or pearl. It is also called fine gold craft as it usually uses spun gold as thin as 0.16 millimeters to form various shapes, and was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2008. Gu Guoqiang, born in 1994, fell in love with the craft seven years ago during his study in Beijing for restoration of cultural relics. Fascinated by a filigree mosaic work of his master, he returned to his hometown Chongqing and took provincial-level master of arts and crafts Li Changyi as his new master. In 2007, Gu Guoqiang set up his own studio, exploring a way to make filigree mosaic accessories fitting for modern people. He tries to absorb traditional Chinese culture concepts