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(240413) -- BEIJING, April 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun records paper-cutting patterns in an old residence in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 15, 2024. The Horinger paper-cutting has formed a unique artistic style with rich patterns demonstrating animals, plants and folk customs, which is closely related to the geographical location of Horinger County, a place boasts a long history of both farming civilization and nomadic civilization. The craft was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Duan Jianjun, 51, is a national representative inheritor of Horinger paper-cutting. Since 1994, Duan has been engaged in the protection work of Horinger paper-cutting techniques by collecting dictations from elderly people to record paper-cutting instructions and patterns. His work has brought many endangered skills and a large number of precious patterns back to life. In recent years, with the support of local authorities, Duan established an inst

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Foreign experts laud China's developments in deep-sea technology, equipment

STORY: Foreign experts laud China's developments in deep-sea technology, equipment DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAREN LLOYD, Microbiology professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHBAZ KHAN, Director of UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for East Asia 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AMR ZAKARIA HAMOUDA, President of the Egyptian National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries STORYLINE: Foreign experts attending a conference on international deep-sea science and technology cooperation in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, lauded the developments that China has made in deep-sea technology and equipment. The 2023 Hainan Free Trade Port International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum and Deep-Sea Technology Innovation Conference, which concluded on Thursday, saw the participation of representatives from about 170 organizations and inst

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Smart bionic arm helps para athlete light cauldron at Asian Para Games

STORY: Smart bionic arm helps para athlete light cauldron at Asian Para Games DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. pics of Xu Jialing 2. various of the company 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE XIYUJIN, BrainCo Senior Vice President and Partner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN RUI, Product experience officer for BrainCo STORYLINE: At the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games held in east China's Hangzhou on Sunday, China's para swimmer Xu Jialing lit the cauldron with an intelligent bionic arm. This brain-computer interface product was made by a Hangzhou local tech company, BrainCo. The cutting-edge gadget enables independent finger movement and coordination among fingers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE XIYUJIN, BrainCo Senior Vice President and Partner "This intelligent bionic arm utilizes brain-computer interface technology to read neural and muscle signals from her limb and uses AI algorithms to decipher her intended movements. For inst

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Training program on data analysis, paper writing launched for Nepali researchers

STORY: Training program on data analysis, paper writing launched for Nepali researchers DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training course STORYLINE: A training program kicked off Tuesday in Kathmandu to help young Nepali researchers improve their data analysis and scientific paper writing, a move that is believed to contribute to in-depth research on climate change in South Asia. Some 30 early-career researchers, mostly from Tribhuvan University, are taking part in the seven-day training course supported by the Kathmandu Center for Research and Education, which was established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) inside the university, and the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO). The training program is part of a research project funded by the ANSO, a non-profit, non-governmental international scientific organization established in 2018 by the CAS and 36 other international science and education inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (2r), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (1r); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2l); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (2l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (1l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (1r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2r); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (2l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (1l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (1r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (1r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2l); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (2r), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (1r); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2l); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2r); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2r); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Princess Of Asturias Enters Military Academy - Zaragoza

The Princess of Asturias, Leonor (1l), arrives accompanied by King Felipe VI; Queen Letizia (2r); and her sister Infanta Sofia (2r); at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza on the occasion of her entrance for her military training, on August 17, 2023, in Zaragoza, Aragon , Spain. The Princess of Asturias begins today her training as a lady cadet at the General Military Academy, joining a new class of cadets, future officers of the Army, the Civil Guard and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. Leonor will have a special study plan compared to that of the other cadets, since she will take two courses in one year and will have, like her father King Felipe VI, the specialty of infantry. She will join 612 cadets (140 women) in the first promotion, but on October 7, the day of the Oath of Allegiance, she will join the second promotion. In the first weeks of military life, the cadets will acquire basic knowledge of military law and regulations, which they will complement with physical training and military inst

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Titan Sub's Main Support Ships Return To Harbour - Canada

The offshore supply ship Atlantic Melvin turns around after delivering the launch pad for the Titan sub beside the Polar Prince, Saturday, June 24, 2023 on Saturday, June 24, 2023,n Saturday, June 24, 2023, inSt. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Titan Sub's Main Support Ships Return To Harbour - Canada

A man stands on the deck of the Polar Prince after it docked in on Saturday, June 24, 2023, inSt. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Titan Sub's Main Support Ships Return To Harbour - Canada

A Coast Guard helicopter flies over the port of on Saturday, June 24, 2023, inSt. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Titan Sub's Main Support Ships Return To Harbour - Canada

The Titan-sub launchi barge is moved to the Coast Guard yard at port on Saturday, June 24, 2023, inSt. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Titan Sub's Main Support Ships Return To Harbour - Canada

The Polar Prince arrives, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the port on Saturday, June 24, 2023, inSt. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Titan Sub's Main Support Ships Return To Harbour - Canada

The Polar Prince arrives, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the port on Saturday, June 24, 2023, inSt. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gala held in Cairo to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Gala held in Cairo to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese New Year reception in Egypt's capital Cairo 2. various of guests 3. Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang speaking 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIAO LIQIANG, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt 5. various of guests 6. Head of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority Amr El-Kady speaking 7. various of guests 8. Vice-chairman of the Cairo-based Egyptian-Chinese Friendship Association Ali El-Hefny speaking 9. various of the reception gala STORYLINE: A Chinese New Year reception in Egypt's capital Cairo to mark the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit has gathered hundreds of attendees from both countries, who enjoyed cultural performances and shared new year wishes in the festive atmosphere. Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Egypt on the eve of China's Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb. 5 this year, the event featured music played by traditional Chinese inst

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Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance during the concert STORYLINE: A unique Chinese New Year concert "The Sound of Spring" was held in New York on Saturday, charming the audience with the diversity and artistry of Chinese symphonic music. Now in its fourth year, the concert was jointly presented by the U.S.-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China. Featuring well-known musical pieces such as Spring Festival Overture, Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, along with other festive works, the two-hour-long program showcased an exciting blend of Chinese American artists, Chinese symphonic music, and traditional instruments. Chinese music is full of enchanting stories and uplifting sounds, said Cai Jindong, conductor of the concert and director of the U.S.-China Music Inst

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World would suffer consequences of "decoupling from China": German expert

STORY: World would suffer consequences of "decoupling from China": German expert DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HELGA ZEPP-LAROUCHE, Founder and chairwoman of Schiller Institute 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HELGA ZEPP-LAROUCHE, Founder and chairwoman of Schiller Institute STORYLINE: A German expert has said that the idea of reducing dependency on China, which is being peddled by some politicians, is a geopolitical plot, and would amount to "economic suicide" for Germany. She added that even the world economy would suffer the consequences. In a Xinhua interview, Helga Zepp-LaRouche, founder and chairwoman of the German think tank Schiller Institute, warned that attempt by Germany to reduce its economic dependency on China under the pressure of the United States will plunge the country into turmoil and put its economy at great peril. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HELGA ZEPP-LAROUCHE, Founder and chairwoman of Schiller Inst