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CHINA-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE-RESTORATION (CN)

(240805) -- CHANGSHA, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2024 shows the repaired dike in the Juanshui River in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. All three dike breaches on a river in central China's Hunan Province have been sealed after rescuers worked around the clock to reduce the threat of flooding. The last two dike breaches on the Juanshui River in the city of Xiangtan were repaired on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, according to the city's flood control and drought relief headquarters. Rescue workers said that 80 units of heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, had been sent to repair the dike. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE-RESTORATION (CN)

(240805) -- CHANGSHA, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2024 shows the repaired dike in the Juanshui River in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. All three dike breaches on a river in central China's Hunan Province have been sealed after rescuers worked around the clock to reduce the threat of flooding. The last two dike breaches on the Juanshui River in the city of Xiangtan were repaired on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, according to the city's flood control and drought relief headquarters. Rescue workers said that 80 units of heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, had been sent to repair the dike. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE-RESTORATION (CN)

(240805) -- CHANGSHA, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2024 shows the repaired dike in the Juanshui River in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. All three dike breaches on a river in central China's Hunan Province have been sealed after rescuers worked around the clock to reduce the threat of flooding. The last two dike breaches on the Juanshui River in the city of Xiangtan were repaired on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, according to the city's flood control and drought relief headquarters. Rescue workers said that 80 units of heavy machinery, including excavators and bulldozers, had been sent to repair the dike. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager cleans up her home at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager cleans up his yard at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Electricity workers check power devices in a building at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager cleans a chair at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(FOCUS)CHINA-HUNAN-TYPHOON GAEMI-RESTORATION (CN)

(240731) -- CHANGSHA, July 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villagers clean up a yard at Huazhong Village of Hekou Town, Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province, July 31, 2024. Heavy rainfall has affected 1.15 million people in central China's Hunan Province since Friday, leading to direct economic losses of around 6.13 billion yuan (about 859.75 million U.S. dollars), local authorities said Wednesday. Heavy rainstorms from Typhoon Gaemi forced the evacuation of 95,000 people in the province, with 49,800 requiring emergency relief, according to preliminary statistics from the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers preparing to transfer flood-affected residents near a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers searching for flood-affected residents near a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers and emergency vehicles deployed to seal a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers and emergency vehicles deployed to seal a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 3800 Evacuated After Dike Breach In Central China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Chen Sihan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers preparing to transfer flood-affected residents near a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers searching for flood-affected residents near a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers and emergency vehicles deployed to seal a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows rescuers and emergency vehicles deployed to seal a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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(SpotNews)CHINA-HUNAN-XIANGTAN-JUANSHUI RIVER-DIKE BREACH-RESCUE (CN)

(240729) -- CHANGSHA, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows the scene of a dike breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County, central China's Hunan Province. Another dike breach occurred in the Juanshui River in central China's Hunan Province at about 1:40 p.m. on Monday, local authorities said. The breach in Hekou Township of Xiangtan County has widened to more than 30 meters, according to the provincial emergency management center. Relocation of residents and emergency rescue operations are currently underway. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Sihan)

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Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

STORY: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up SHOOTING TIME: April-May 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): VANG VAN DAT, Vietnamese tour guide 3. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHONG YUANJIAN, Chinese tourist 5. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LUO JINGWEN, Store owner in Hekou County, Yunnan 7. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): PAN YUXIAN, Sales manager of a travel agency in Hekou County, Yunnan STORYLINE: China is witnessing a notable surge in China-Vietnam cross-border tourism. The influx of Vietnamese tourists in southwest China's Yunnan Province and south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where the major China-Vietnam border ports are located

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Xinhua Headlines: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

(240611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2021 shows railway (front) and expressway bridges linking Hekou Port (R) in Hekou County, southwest China's Yunnan Province and north Vietnam's Lao Cai Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Xinbo)

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Xinhua Headlines: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

(240611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Riders compete during an international cycling race along a route crossing the border area between China's Hekou County and Vietnam's Lao Cai Province on Dec. 10, 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Xinhua Headlines: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

(240611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Riders compete during an international cycling race along a route crossing the border area between China's Hekou County and Vietnam's Lao Cai Province on Dec. 10, 2023. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

(240611) -- BEIJING, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2021 shows railway (front) and expressway bridges linking Hekou Port (R) in Hekou County, southwest China's Yunnan Province and north Vietnam's Lao Cai Province. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

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Border county in SW China sees growing tourism during Spring Festival holiday

STORY: Border county in SW China sees growing tourism during Spring Festival holiday SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: HEKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hekou 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): NGUYEN QUANG DUY, Vietnamese travel agency manager 3. various of tourists STORYLINE: During the Spring Festival holiday, Hekou County in China's Yunnan Province which borders Vietnam has seen a boost in cross-border tourism. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): NGUYEN QUANG DUY, Vietnamese travel agency manager "On the second, third and fourth days of the Lunar New Year, there are many Vietnamese tourists traveling to China, and the number of travelers in the last three days is the highest. Vietnamese tourists like the scenery in Yunnan, and the service in China is very good." According to the local culture and tourism bureau, from Feb. 9 to 12, nearly 180,000 tourist visits from home and abroad were registered in Hekou, with a tourism revenue of nearly 138 million yuan (ab

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Cross-border Spring Festival gala held between China, Vietnam

STORY: Cross-border Spring Festival gala held between China, Vietnam SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: HEKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIONG XUANANG, Xinhua Correspondent 2. various of the China-Vietnam spring festival gala STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIONG XUANANG, Xinhua Correspondent "I am now in Hekou Yao Autonomous County in southwest China's Yunnan Province, which is bordered with Lao Cai Province in Vietnam. Today, a New Year gala co-hosted by China and Vietnam is held there. Let's enjoy it." More than 2,000 border residents from China and Vietnam watched the Spring Festival gala online and offline on Tuesday. Artists from both sides brought wonderful performances to an exciting crowd gathering in Hekou County, an important gateway for economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries. It's the sixth edition of the cross-border galas initiated in 2017. A similar gala was also held in Vietnam's Lao Cai on Monday

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China, Vietnam jointly maintain cross-border railway bridge for upcoming travel rush

STORY: China, Vietnam jointly maintain cross-border railway bridge for upcoming travel rush SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 & File DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:37 LOCATION: HEKOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Vietnam Railway Bridge 2. various of workers conducting maintenance on the bridge 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CAI SONG, Employee of China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd. 4. various of the China-Vietnam Railway Bridge STORYLINE: The railway departments of China and Vietnam have recently conducted joint maintenance on the China-Vietnam Railway Bridge to prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush and ensure the safety of the cross-border transportation. The China-Vietnam Railway Bridge connects Hekou of China's Yunnan Province and Lao Cai of Vietnam, which is a cross-border railway bridge with a history of over 100 years. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CAI SONG, Employee of China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd. "In order to ensure the safety and smooth operat

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Border resident from Vietnam pursues career in China

STORY: Border resident from Vietnam pursues career in China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ly Ta So 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LY TA SO, Vietnamese working in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LY TA SO, Vietnamese working in China 4. various of Ly Ta So STORYLINE: The border county of Hekou in southwest China's Yunnan Province is home to a major China-Vietnam land port. Many border residents from Vietnam are doing business or working in Hekou. 23-year-old Ly Ta So is one of them. A few years ago, she came to Hekou to study at a vocational school. After graduation, Ly Ta So got a job at a local trading company. She is mainly responsible for tracking logistics information and providing translation and interpretation services for the clients. For her, living in China is a pleasant experience. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LY TA SO, Vietnamese working in China "What I like most about China is that you can order

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China, Vietnam co-host int'l cycling race

STORY: China, Vietnam co-host int'l cycling race SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9-10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: HEKOU, CHINA CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cyclists competing in the game 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG SHIZHONG, Chinese cyclist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Vietnamese): DO TRONG HUNG, Vietnamese cyclist STORYLINE: Border county of Hekou in southwest China's Yunnan Province and its neighboring city of Lao Cai in Vietnam have co-hosted an international cycling race over the weekend. More than 600 cyclists and cycling enthusiasts from China and Vietnam attended the event to enjoy the fun of cycling and passion of sports. Firstly held in 2017, the race aims to set up a platform for sport and cultural exchanges between the two countries, and help deepen the friendship between their peoples. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIANG SHIZHONG, Chinese cyclist "This cycling route is actually very difficult as there are a lot of climbs and descents, which requires the cyclists to well coo

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a view of Hekou ancient town in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a view along the Yellow River in Hekou ancient town in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a view of Hekou ancient town in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows the city gate of Hekou ancient town in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a view of Hekou ancient town in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a view of Hekou ancient town in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a bridge across the Yellow River at Hekou ancient town in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-GANSU-YELLOW RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230917) -- LANZHOU, Sept. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a view of Hekou ancient town in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province. The Yellow River, originating from the Bayan Har Mountains, meanders thousands of miles in Gansu. On both sides of the river, ancient cities, towns and villages formed and prospered, and became important guardians and inheritors of the Yellow River culture. In recent years, Gansu Province has continuously strengthened the preservation and revitalization of ancient cities, towns and villages along the Yellow River, protecting and repairing historical buildings and ancient dwellings. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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Conference held in China's Yunnan to strengthen banking cooperation with Vietnam

STORY: Conference held in China's Yunnan to strengthen banking cooperation with Vietnam DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:56 LOCATION: HEKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference and banks in Yunnan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA CHAO, Deputy head, Hekou city branch of Agricultural Bank of China STORYLINE: A conference was held in Hekou City, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Thursday to strengthen banking cooperation between China and Vietnam. Representatives from the Yunnan provincial branch of the Agricultural Bank of China and the State Bank of Vietnam reached a consensus on cross-border trade facilitation. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MA CHAO, Deputy head, Hekou city branch of Agricultural Bank of China "At present, the Yunnan provincial branch of the Agricultural Bank of China has established cooperative relationships with 13 Vietnamese banks. From 2020 to April 2023, the Yunnan provincial branch had completed an international settlement volume of 2.507 billion U.S. dollars with

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China-Vietnam border port imports Thai fruit for first time

STORY: China-Vietnam border port imports Thai fruit for first time DATELINE: April 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the transportation of durians from Thailand 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HAN TAO, Manager of Hekou Sutao Trading Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TAN FEIRAN, Deputy director of Hekou County Commerce, Industry and Information Bureau 4. various of the transportation of durians STORYLINE: The Hekou Port on the border between China and Vietnam sees the arrival of 12 tonnes of fresh durian from Thailand. It is the first time that Thai fruits entered China through the port in southwestern Yunnan Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HAN TAO, Manager of Hekou Sutao Trading Co., Ltd. "The batch of durians comes from Thailand's Burinam Province. It took it three days to arrive at Kim Thanh international border gate in Lao Cai Province of Vietnam. Then it left the Hekou Port on March 27 for Kunming (in Yunnan) and then was distributed to Beijing, S

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China-Vietnam border port witnesses resumption of outbound group tours

STORY: China-Vietnam border port witnesses resumption of outbound group tours DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Tourists STORYLINE: As group tours between China and Vietnam resumed on Wednesday, three tourist groups consisting of 110 people entered Vietnam via the Hekou Port in southwest China's Yunnan Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Tourist "This is my first time going abroad. I'm very happy." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourist "I'm so happy because I'm going to travel to Vietnam via the Hekou Port. I came here three years ago. Now I'm here again." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Tourists "We registered for this group tour last month. I was on a trip days ago. After having a rest, I chose to travel to Vietnam." 　 Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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Customs clearance restored for drivers at Hekou Port on China-Vietnam border

STORY: Customs clearance restored for drivers at Hekou Port on China-Vietnam border DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hekou Port 2. various of trucks passing through the port 3. SOUNDBITE (Vietnamese): Vietnamese driver STORYLINE: Customs clearance has been restored for drivers at the Hekou Port on the China-Vietnam border. The first batch of 32 inbound vehicles went through the customs and drove to an international goods yard in Hekou on Thursday. SOUNDBITE (Vietnamese): Vietnamese driver "This is the first time that Vietnamese drivers have come to China's Hekou Port in nearly three years. The entry formalities were handled smoothly, making it convenient for Vietnamese drivers and cargoes to clear the customs." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)