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10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao

Viewers watch robots playing Guzheng at the 10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on October 16, 2025.

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

(240616) -- VANCOUVER, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman (L) tries traditional Chinese musical instrument guzheng during the "Getting to Know Chinese Folk Musical Instruments" event at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 15, 2024. The event held here on Saturday allowed participants to hold and play traditional Chinese instruments, immersing themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Chinese music. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

(240616) -- VANCOUVER, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman (L) tries traditional Chinese musical instrument guzheng during the "Getting to Know Chinese Folk Musical Instruments" event at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 15, 2024. The event held here on Saturday allowed participants to hold and play traditional Chinese instruments, immersing themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Chinese music. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240604) -- KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Kampala, Uganda, June 2, 2024. The Ugandan finals of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concluded on Sunday at Kyambogo College School in Kampala. During the final round, 12 students competed in the college and secondary school categories, demonstrating their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. TO GO WITH "Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(240604) -- KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition in Kampala, Uganda, June 2, 2024. The Ugandan finals of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concluded on Sunday at Kyambogo College School in Kampala. During the final round, 12 students competed in the college and secondary school categories, demonstrating their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. TO GO WITH "Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a scene at a traditional Chinese musical instrument workshop in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Instrument maker Xu Yachong processes a guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese musical instrument, in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Instrument maker Xu Bing sells guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese musical instrument, via livestreaming in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 13, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Shao Zedong)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sells guzheng, also known as Chinese zither, via livestreaming in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 13, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Shao Zedong)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sells guzheng, also known as Chinese zither, via livestreaming in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 13, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Instrument maker Xu Bing plays guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese musical instrument, at home in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 13, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL

(240512) -- VLADIVOSTOK, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Russian musician plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument, also known as Chinese zither, during the "May" street music festival, which is held from May 11 to 12, in Vladivostok, Russia, May 11, 2024. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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SERBIA-BELGRADE-CHINA CULTURAL CENTER

(240506) -- BELGRADE, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A teacher (L, rear) instructs during a guzheng (Chinese zither) class at the China Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia, April 29, 2024. The China Cultural Center in Belgrade, jointly built by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the provincial government of Shandong, opened to the public recently. The center covers an area of 6,000 square meters and offers classes on Chinese language, traditional Chinese musical instruments, Chinese calligraphy, and Tai Chi. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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SERBIA-BELGRADE-CHINA CULTURAL CENTER

(240506) -- BELGRADE, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A teacher (rear) instructs during a guzheng (a traditional Chinese musical instrument) class at the China Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia, April 29, 2024. The China Cultural Center in Belgrade, jointly built by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the provincial government of Shandong, opened to the public recently. The center covers an area of 6,000 square meters and offers classes on Chinese language, traditional Chinese musical instruments, Chinese calligraphy, and Tai Chi. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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SERBIA-BELGRADE-CHINA CULTURAL CENTER

(240506) -- BELGRADE, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A teacher helps her student to wear fake nails before a guzheng (Chinese zither) class at the China Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia, April 29, 2024. The China Cultural Center in Belgrade, jointly built by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the provincial government of Shandong, opened to the public recently. The center covers an area of 6,000 square meters and offers classes on Chinese language, traditional Chinese musical instruments, Chinese calligraphy, and Tai Chi. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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SERBIA-BELGRADE-CHINA CULTURAL CENTER

(240506) -- BELGRADE, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student practices guzheng (Chinese zither) at the China Cultural Center in Belgrade, Serbia, April 29, 2024. The China Cultural Center in Belgrade, jointly built by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the provincial government of Shandong, opened to the public recently. The center covers an area of 6,000 square meters and offers classes on Chinese language, traditional Chinese musical instruments, Chinese calligraphy, and Tai Chi. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-NEIGHBORHOOD-TRUST (CN)

(240430) -- BEIJING, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A voluntary teacher instructs a student to play guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, in Beijing, capital of China, April 28, 2024. TO GO WITH Feature: Trustful "keyholders" open door to community bonds in rapidly modernizing China (Xinhua/Zhang Xiao)

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Romania's Confucius Institute celebrates Chinese Language Day

STORY: Romania's Confucius Institute celebrates Chinese Language Day SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:31 LOCATION: BRASOV, Romania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Brasov 2. various of Chinese Language Day activities 3. various of the celebration 4. various of cultural lectures 5. various of martial arts performances STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of Transylvania University of Brasov, Romania, hosted on Friday a series of activities to celebrate the International Chinese Language Day. Attendees were treated to a diverse array of performances, including Chinese and Romanian song renditions, guzheng performances, and demonstrations of Tai Chi and martial arts. The event, themed "Chinese: Building a Bridge for Mutual Learning among Civilizations", also featured the screening of an award-winning video work titled "My Story with China: The Sino-Romanian Friendship through My Eyes" and a cultural lecture on the theme of "Dao" in Romania. Zhang Li

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-EVENT

(240419) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A teacher from the Confucius Institute of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro performs the guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

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CHINA-HEBEI-SHENZHOU-PEACH TREE-BLOSSOMS (CN)

(240405) -- SHENZHOU, April 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, among peach trees at a sightseeing garden in Shenzhou City, north China's Hebei Province, April 5, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Xiao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-U.S.-WASHINGTON-HIGH SCHOOL DELEGATION (CN)

(240322) -- BEIJING, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese students teach a member of a delegation of high school students from the U.S. state of Washington to play guzheng, a classical Chinese zither, at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Journey across Pacific forges bond of friendship between Chinese, U.S. teens" (Xinhua/Yin Gang)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-WOODSIDE-FILOLI-HUAZHAO FESTIVAL

(240303) -- WOODSIDE, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Hanfu enthusiast (R, front) plays guzheng, a classical Chinese zither, at the Filoli Historic House & Garden in Woodside, California, the United States, March 2, 2024. An event was held by the Northern California Hanfu Association here on Saturday in celebration of the Huazhao Festival, the flower goddess' birthday. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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Romania hosts cultural event to celebrate Lantern Festival

STORY: Romania hosts cultural event to celebrate Lantern Festival SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Bucharest 2. various of performances and experiences of Lantern Festival traditions STORYLINE: The Chinese Cultural Center in Bucharest, Romania hosted a cultural event on Friday evening to celebrate the traditional Lantern Festival, the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The event featured captivating performances including traditional Guzheng music and Tibetan dance. Attendees also enjoyed a variety of activities such as guessing lantern riddles, writing the Chinese character "Fu," and playing games like pitch-pot and peanut pick-up challenge with chopsticks. Additionally, they had the opportunity to make wishes at the wishing tree and taste delicious Chinese food. Approximately 200 guests from China and Romania enthusiastically immersed themselves in the charm of trad

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ITALY-ROME-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATIONS

(240218) -- ROME, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An artist plays guzheng, a classical Chinese zither, at a fair celebrating the Chinese New Year in Rome, Italy, Feb. 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-TRAVEL SHOW-CHINESE CULTURE

(240128) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch Guzheng performance at the 2024 New York Travel & Adventure Show in New York, the United States, Jan. 27, 2024. Chinese culture shone brightly at the 2024 New York Travel & Adventure Show Saturday, captivating visitors with a vibrant display of tradition and artistry. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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Chinese embassy in Tunisia holds cultural show to celebrate Spring Festival

STORY: Chinese embassy in Tunisia holds cultural show to celebrate Spring Festival SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:14 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunis 2. various of display of China's intangible cultural heritage 3. various of audience admission 4. various of concert performance STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Tunisia held a cultural show on Saturday evening to celebrate the Chinese New Year at the City of Culture in Tunis, capital of Tunisia. The venue was adorned with Chinese intangible cultural heritages such as papercuts and woodcut paintings. An artistic troupe from China’s Shaanxi province performed a musical show that showcased traditional Chinese instruments such as drums, sheng, erhu, guzheng, and pipa. The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li, Tunisian political and artistic figures, and other ambassadors to Tunisia. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-KENYAN FAMILY-CHINA-FRIENDSHIP

(231227) -- NAIROBI, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wendy Xu Jelimo performs a guzheng solo show at a reception to celebrate six decades of China-Kenya diplomatic relations in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 14, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Kenyan family dedicates to building China-Kenya friendship" (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-WUZHOU-CULTURE-EDUCATION (CN)

(231206) -- WUZHOU, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students practice playing guzheng, a classical Chinese zither, at a school in Mengjiang Town of Tengxian County of Wuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 6, 2023. In recent years, Mengjiang Town has been making various efforts in educating local students on the culture of Danjia, which refers to a group of people who have lived off the sea for generations, folk singing and dancing as well as calligraphy and painting. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-WUZHOU-CULTURE-EDUCATION (CN)

(231206) -- WUZHOU, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students practice playing guzheng, a classical Chinese zither, at a school in Mengjiang Town of Tengxian County of Wuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 6, 2023. In recent years, Mengjiang Town has been making various efforts in educating local students on the culture of Danjia, which refers to a group of people who have lived off the sea for generations, folk singing and dancing as well as calligraphy and painting. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NANNING-FORESTRY INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (CN)

(231125) -- NANNING, Nov. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese plucked zither, during the first World Forestry Industry Conference at Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 25, 2023. The first World Forestry Industry Conference opened in Nanning on Saturday. The event includes a combination of conferences, exhibitions and forums. (Xinhua/Zhou Hua)

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-CHINA-TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS ORCHESTRA-CONCERT

(231002) -- LJUBLJANA, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A member of China's Nanjing University's Traditional Instruments Orchestra plays Guzheng during a concert of Chinese classical music in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Oct. 2, 2023. Nanjing University's Traditional Instruments Orchestra gave a concert of Chinese classical music at the Music Academy of Ljubljana University on Monday. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

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GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(230930) -- HAMBURG, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers play Guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during a gala celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, Germany, on Sept. 29, 2023. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg held a mid-autumn festival gala on Friday. It is a mimic version of Yuyuan Garden, a renowned traditional Chinese-style garden in China's economic powerhouse Shanghai, and opened in 2008. With typical Chinese style pavilion and zigzag bridges above the ponds, the garden serves original Chinese food and tea, and stages cultural events. The garden is dubbed Chinese Tea House by local people. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINESE MUSIC CONCERT

(230824) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artist performs Guzheng Solo "Tunes of Qin Mulberry" during the Silk Road Chinese Music Concert Indonesia in Sun City, Jakarta, Indonesia, on Aug. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-CULTURAL ACTIVITY(CN)

(230802) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Alexandr Bulat (R) of Moldova learns to play Guzheng, a Chinese zither, with the help of Wang Ting, a researcher of Sichuan Conservatory of Music at the Village of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-DANCE FESTIVAL-CULTURAL EXCHANGE (CN)

(230730) -- URUMQI, July 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Foreign dance troupe members watch a performance of guzheng, a Chinese zither, at the Xinjiang Library in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on July 23, 2023. Themed "Dreams of Dance, Harmony of Silk Road," the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival has attracted over 1,000 artists from countries and regions in Asia, Europe and Africa, and they are expected to stage some 60 well-known performances. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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New Zealand musician creates music to reflect connection to China's Zhongshan

STORY: New Zealand musician in Zhongshan creates music reflecting Dragon Boat Festival DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Cantonese): ALAN, Drummer of the band 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand "Summer has arrived, and in Zhongshan that means many interesting events and special occasions. Our band is called Tempest. My wife and I both come from a classical music background, but we also have a very explosive style of playing. I have a digital guzheng sound on my computer. That's connected to the keyboard and I can play it with all my sounds together. I play the actual acoustic instrument, with some effects layered on top. Zhongs

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CHINA-XINJIANG-KUQA-QIUCI CULTURE-TOURISM FESTIVAL (CN)

(230617) -- KUQA, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children play guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the Qiuci culture and tourism festival in Kuqa City of Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 17, 2023. The Qiuci culture tourism festival kicked off here on Saturday. (Xinhua/Hao Zhao)

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HK entrepreneur promotes Chinese culture through traditional musical instrument

STORY: HK entrepreneur promotes Chinese culture through traditional musical instrument DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guzheng 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): METRIC MOK, Chairman of the board, Hong Kong Zheng Art Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: A Hong Kong entrepreneur aims to promote Chinese culture through research, design, manufacturing, and sales of Guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument. Metric Mok established his own company after graduating with a Master's degree in Guzheng from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): METRIC MOK, Chairman of the board, Hong Kong Zheng Art Co., Ltd. "The Guzheng, with a history of over 2,000 years, holds a significant place in Chinese traditional music as a well-established national instrument. The long history, including many different dynasties, has given rise to a rich repertoire of musical compositions. Why could the Guzheng be thriving today? Its remarkable devel

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VIETNAM-HANOI-"CHINESE BRIDGE" COMPETITION

(230520) -- HANOI, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A student performs guzheng, a Chinese zither, during the final round of the northern and central section of the 22nd Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, May 20, 2023. The final round of the northern and central section of the 22nd Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students concluded in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi on Saturday. The competitions of the section were held by Hanoi University and co-organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education and the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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Tajik student in China hopes for closer ties between China, Central Asian countries

STORY: Tajik student in China hopes for closer ties between China, Central Asian countries DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SHOHRON, Tajik student at China's Ningxia University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SHOHRON, Tajik student at China's Ningxia University "My Chinese name is Wang Zichen. I come from Tajikistan. I came to China in 2019. I've been living here for four years. I'm studying Chinese language at the School of International Education, Ningxia University. I had wanted to come to China since I was a child. After graduating from high school, I came here to study the Chinese language and culture. Our school sometimes organizes activities for international students to communicate with Chinese students on our campus. There are also some classes teaching Guzheng (Chinese musical instrument), martial arts, and calligraphy, which help us better understand Chinese culture. In recent years, the relationship b

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-MANDARIN PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(230417) -- KAMPALA, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs guzheng, a Chinese zither, during the Ugandan finals of the "Chinese Bridge" competitions at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Kampala, Uganda, April 16, 2023. Uganda on Sunday held the "Chinese Bridge" competitions aimed at testing college and secondary students' proficiency in Mandarin in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The event was held under the theme "One World, One Family" for both categories at Kawempe Muslim Secondary School. A total of 12 finalists from both categories showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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Chinese Embassy in Slovakia holds tea culture event

STORY: Chinese Embassy in Slovakia holds tea culture event DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Bratislava CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tea ceremony and Guzheng performance 2. guests enjoying various kinds of Chinese tea 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EUGENIA BELOVA, Wife of former Slovak Ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Slovak): Guest of the event STORYLINE: Chinese Embassy in Slovakia recently held a Chinese tea culture event in Bratislava, with Slovak guests from different walks of life enjoying a wonderful evening tasting Chinese tea and experiencing its culture. Chinese Ambassador to Slovakia Sun Lijie delivered a speech introducing the history of Chinese tea and its export to Europe long ago. Barbora Ondejcikova, the daughter of Alena Ondejcikova who is a promoter of Chinese tea in Slovakia for the past 30 years, presented a tea ceremony. Eugenia Belova, wife of former Slovak Ambassador to China, shared her experience in China learning different kinds of Chinese tea.

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Diverse activities held to celebrate Chinese New Year in Malaysia's George Town

STORY: Diverse activities held to celebrate Chinese New Year in Malaysia's George Town DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration activities STORYLINE: With the sound of the gongs and drums, lion dances were performed to celebrate the Chinese New Year in George Town, the capital city of Penang state in Malaysia. The local temple fair was also filled with other activities like dragon dance, singing folk songs, playing diabolo, and magic tricks. In addition, musical performances with traditional Chinese instruments like Guzheng, flute, Erhu, and Suona also attracted a large number of people. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from George Town, Malaysia. (XHTV)

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THE NETHERLANDS-THE HAGUE-SPRING FESTIVAL-CULTURAL ACTIVITY

(230120) -- THE HAGUE, Jan. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A performer plays guzheng, a Chinese zither, during a cultural activity in celebration of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, at the China Cultural Center in the Hague, the Netherlands, Jan. 18, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xiangjiang)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-SPRING FESTIVAL-GRAND RECEPTION

(230119) -- ISTANBUL, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A performer plays guzheng, a Chinese zither, during a grand reception held by the Chinese Consulate General celebrating the upcoming Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Jan. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Shadati)

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LUXEMBOURG-CHINESE NEW YEAR-PERFORMANCE

(230119) -- LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tang Jiaxuan performs solo with Chinese folk instrument Guzheng during the "Beauty Beyond Words" 2023 Chinese New Year Dance and Music Show at the Philharmonie Luxembourg concert hall in Luxembourg, Jan. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Grand reception held in Istanbul to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Grand reception held in Istanbul to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shangri-La Hotel in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of Chinese and Turkish guests attending the reception organized by the Consulate General of China in Istanbul 3. various of Chinese artist performing the Guzheng instrument 4. various of Chinese female artist singing 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LI JIAYUE, Chinese football player 6. various of Chinese and Turkish guests attending the reception organized by the Consulate General of China in Istanbul 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SUKRU SENTURK, Member of China Young Entrepreneurs Association 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): HUSEYIN UZUMCU, Turkish entrepreneur STORYLINE: As millions across China prepare to mark the Year of the Rabbit on Jan. 22, the Chinese Consulate-General in Istanbul held a grand reception attended by overseas Chinese as well as Turkish guests. For the event, the Shan

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-CHINESE ZITHER

(230118) -- ISTANBUL, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Wei, a Chinese bank employee, plays guzheng, a Chinese zither, on the shore of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Türkiye, Jan. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Shadati)