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US: Brush Fire Erupts In Del Mar Heights, San Diego 3

A brush fire erupted in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood in San Diego on Tuesday morning, June 25. The fire near Mira Montana Drive off Del Mar Heights Road prompted the mandatory evacuation of 2,500 residents from the area. The fire's forward progress was stopped by about 5:30 p.m. and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted by 7:20 p.m.

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(SP)CHINA-HUNAN-ZHANGJIAJIE-DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING-TOURISM (CN)

(240519) -- CHANGSHA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Jan. 3, 2024. Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills. Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it. "As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said. According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking. "For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye. (Photo by Wu Yon

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER & ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240229) -- BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An ultra-fast laser micro-machining device engraves characters on a match head at a workshop of MICROMACH in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 19, 2024. Yang Xiaojun is director of the Photonic Manufacturing Systems and Application Research Center of Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He was employed by the institute after graduating with a Ph.D degree in 2008, and led his team to incorporate the MICROMACH company in 2015 to speed up the industrial application of his achievements in ultra-fast laser manufacturing research. Over the years, the company's workforce has grown from around 30 to over 450 employees. According to Yang, entrepreneurship requires self-evolution that keeps overthrowing pre-existing knowledge and ideas. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER & ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240229) -- BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yang Xiaojun shows a new type of turbine blade processed at a workshop of MICROMACH in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 19, 2024. Yang Xiaojun is director of the Photonic Manufacturing Systems and Application Research Center of Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He was employed by the institute after graduating with a Ph.D degree in 2008, and led his team to incorporate the MICROMACH company in 2015 to speed up the industrial application of his achievements in ultra-fast laser manufacturing research. Over the years, the company's workforce has grown from around 30 to over 450 employees. According to Yang, entrepreneurship requires self-evolution that keeps overthrowing pre-existing knowledge and ideas. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER & ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240229) -- BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker shows the words engraved on a match head with ultra-fast laser micromachining technology at a workshop of MICROMACH in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 19, 2024. Yang Xiaojun is director of the Photonic Manufacturing Systems and Application Research Center of Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He was employed by the institute after graduating with a Ph.D degree in 2008, and led his team to incorporate the MICROMACH company in 2015 to speed up the industrial application of his achievements in ultra-fast laser manufacturing research. Over the years, the company's workforce has grown from around 30 to over 450 employees. According to Yang, entrepreneurship requires self-evolution that keeps overthrowing pre-existing knowledge and ideas. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-TEENAGERS-HOMETOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (C) plays table tennis at Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 6, 2015. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-TEENAGERS-HOMETOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (2nd R) watches a rehearsal of their schoolmates outside a vocal music classroom of Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 14, 2015. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-TEENAGERS-HOMETOWN-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (C) helps parents herd goats in Nongding Village of Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 7, 2015. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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Joseph stresses need to look forward and change structures

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 20 Kyodo - Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2017. Joseph said Japan needs to leave its exploits at Rugby World Cup 2015 behind and start building toward the future.

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Aoki inks 1-year, $4.7 million deal with Giants

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows outfielder Norichika Aoki. The San Francisco Giants announced Jan. 19, 2015, they have signed a one-year contract with Aoki, who played the previous season with Kansas City, which lost the World Series to the Giants in seven games.

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Japan-Germany foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels

BRUSSELS, Germany - Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (far R) and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier (far L) attend a meeting in Brussels on Jan. 19, 2015. They agreed to closely cooperate in ensuring an early stabilization of the situation in Ukraine.

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Sharapova wins 1st-round Australian Open match

MELBOURNE, Australia - Maria Sharapova of Russia serves during an Australian Open first-round match against Petra Martic of Croatia in Melbourne on Jan. 19, 2015. Sharapova beat Matric 6-4, 6-1.

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PM Abe in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM, Israel - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C), with his wife Akie next to him, visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel, on Jan. 19, 2015.

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Federer wins 1st-round Australian Open match

MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot during an Australian Open first-round match against Yen Hsun Lu of Taiwan in Melbourne on Jan. 19, 2015. Federer beat Lu 6-4, 6-2, 7-5.

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Japan, Israel PMs announce cooperation in cybersecurity

JERUSALEM, Israel - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu attend a joint press conference before a summit meeting in Jerusalem on Jan. 19, 2015. They said the two countries will strengthen cooperation in countering cyberattacks and promote exchanges between defense officials.

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Japan, Israel PMs announce cooperation in cybersecurity

JERUSALEM, Israel - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands before a summit meeting in Jerusalem on Jan. 19, 2015. At a joint press conference, they announced the two countries will strengthen cooperation in countering cyberattacks and promote exchanges between defense officials.

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Japan prepare for Asian Cup game against Jordan

MELBOURNE, Australia - Members of Japan's Blue Samurai practice in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 19, 2015, on the eve of their final Group D Asian Cup game against Jordan.

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Fujitsu taps exec Tanaka as next president

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Tatsuya Tanaka, 58, a corporate executive officer and senior vice president of Fujitsu Ltd. The company said on Jan. 19, 2015, that it has nominated Tanaka as its new president, replacing Masami Yamamoto, 61, who will become chairman. Both will assume the new positions after gaining approval from the company's board following a shareholder meeting on June 22.

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Jordan coach Ray Wilkins attends press conference

MELBOURNE, Australia - Jordan coach Ray Wilkins attends a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 19, 2015, on the eve of Jordan's Group D Asian Cup game against Japan.

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Japan coach Aguirre attends press conference

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan coach Javier Aguirre attends a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 19, 2015, on the eve of Japan's final Group D Asian Cup game against Jordan.

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Japan's Ito beaten in Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Tatsuma Ito of Japan returns a shot during a first-round match against Martin Klizan of Slovakia at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Jan. 19, 2015. Klizan won 7-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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New DPJ head Okada to retain Edano as secretary general

TOKYO, Japan - Katsuya Okada, new leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, meets with reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2015. Okada has decided to retain Yukio Edano as party secretary general.

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New DPJ head Okada to retain Edano as secretary general

TOKYO, Japan - Yukio Edano, secretary general of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, heads to the party headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2015. He will keep the post after Katsuya Okada was elected new DPJ leader.

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Japan's Ito beaten in Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Tatsuma Ito of Japan returns a shot during a first-round match against Martin Klizan of Slovakia at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne on Jan. 19, 2015. Klizan won 7-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Coach Michael Chang (L) gives advice to Japan's Japan's Kei Nishikori during practice on Jan. 18, 2015, in Melbourne, Australia, for the Australian Open Tennis Championships. Fifth-seed Nishikori will play against Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the first round of the tournament starting on Jan. 19.

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Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open tennis

MELBOURNE, Australia - Kei Nishikori of Japan smiles during practice for the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 17, 2015. Fifth seed Nishikori will face Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the first round of the tournament starting on Jan. 19.

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Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open tennis

MELBOURNE, Australia - Kei Nishikori of Japan practices for the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 17, 2015, with his coach Michael Chang looking on behind him. Fifth seed Nishikori will face Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the first round of the tournament starting on Jan. 19.

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Japanese antiwar journalist Muno turns 100

TOKYO, Japan - Takeji Muno, a prominent antiwar journalist in Japan whose career has included covering both wartime prime ministers, Fumimaru Konoe and Hideki Tojo, speaks during an interview in Saitama north of Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2014, ahead of his 100th birthday on Jan.2, 2015. Wary of the "smells of war" brought about by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policies such as a national secrecy law and the push for the right to exercise collective self-defense, Muno vowed to continue to speak out for as long as he lives.

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Nishikori aims for semifinals at all 4 Grand Slam events

BRADENTON, United States - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori, who is now ranked fifth in the world, practices at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2014. Nishikori's first action in 2015 will be in Australia at the Brisbane International, starting from Jan. 4, as a warm-up for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Jan. 19.

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Nishikori aims for semifinals at all 4 Grand Slam events

BRADENTON, United States - Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori, who is now ranked fifth in the world, smiles during public practice at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, on Dec. 27, 2014. Nishikori's first action in 2015 will be in Australia at the Brisbane International, starting from Jan. 4, as a warm-up for the Australian Open, starting in Melbourne on Jan. 19.

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Bloodstained shirt of attacked Nagasaki mayor shown

NAGASAKI, Japan - A bloodstained shirt worn in 1990 by then Nagasaki Mayor Hitoshi Motoshima during a shooting attack is shown to the press in the southwestern Japan city's municipal office on Dec. 17, 2014, ahead of an exhibit of items related to him set for Jan. 15-19, 2015. Motoshima, who died at 92 on Oct. 31, 2014, was shot by a rightist in January 1990 for his statements about the emperor's responsibility for World War II.

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xinyi cheers herself during the COVID-19 nucleic acid testing work in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 20, 2022. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital. Although the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Tianjin caused by the Omicron variant has .....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xinyi (R), along with other staff members, goes to carry out nucleic acid sampling for residents in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 20, 2022. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital. Although the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Tianjin caus.....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xinyi (L) registers the information of residents in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 20, 2022. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital. Although the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Tianjin caused by the Omicron variant has been curbed effect.....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 2, 2015 shows Huang Xinyi (R) and Zhang Boli, then president of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, at a doctoral graduation ceremony of the university in north China's Tianjin. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central .....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xinyi poses for a photo as she attends a meeting commending role models in the country's fight against the COVID-19 epidemic at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2020. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospit.....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Frost is seen formed on the protective shield of Huang Xinyi due to the cold weather in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 20, 2022. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital. Although the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Tianjin caused by the Omicron .....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 22, 2011 shows Huang Xinyi (L) and her mother posing for a photo at Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Fuzhou, capital city of Fujian Province. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital. Although the latest .....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xinyi (L) carries out nucleic acid sampling for a resident in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 20, 2022. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital. Although the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Tianjin caused by the Omicron variant has been cur.....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xinyi (1st L) poses for a group photo before work with colleagues from Tianjin Third Central Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 20, 2022. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital. Although the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Tianjin.....

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CHINA-TIANJIN-COVID-19-TAIWANESE-DOCTOR (CN)

(220126) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Huang Xinyi (R) collects a swab sample from a resident for COVID-19 test at a testing site in Hedong District of north China's Tianjin, Jan. 20, 2022. Tianjin launched its fourth citywide COVID-19 nucleic acid testing at 6 a.m. on Jan. 20. Doctor Huang Xinyi, who participated in the citywide nucleic acid testing for the second time, was in charge of the testing site of Guanyun Primary School in Hedong District of Tianjin, together with seven colleagues. Born in Kaohsiung of southeast China's Taiwan, Huang Xinyi came to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2003 to study traditional Chinese medicine. After receiving her doctorate at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015, she became a doctor in the infection department of Tianjin Third Central Hospital. Although the latest resurgence of COVID-19 in Tianj.....

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-VOLCANOLOGIST-INTERVIEW-TONGA

(220119) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 5, 2015 shows Hunga Ha'apai island in Tonga. The Tonga volcanic eruption is not likely to cause global climate change, while the volcanic ash and acid rain may damage crops and water supply, a leading New Zealand volcanologist said on Jan. 17, 2022.TO GO WITH "Interview: Tonga volcanic eruption not likely to cause global climate change, says New Zealand volcanologist" (Photo by Shane Cronin/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-VOLCANOLOGIST-INTERVIEW-TONGA

(220119) -- AUCKLAND, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 3, 2015 shows Hunga Ha'apai island in Tonga. The Tonga volcanic eruption is not likely to cause global climate change, while the volcanic ash and acid rain may damage crops and water supply, a leading New Zealand volcanologist said on Jan. 17, 2022.TO GO WITH "Interview: Tonga volcanic eruption not likely to cause global climate change, says New Zealand volcanologist" (Photo by Shane Cronin/Xinhua)

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Institute provides students guidance for studying in U.S.

Yoko Sakae, shown in this photo taken on Jan. 19, 2015, head of the Sakae Institute of Study Abroad, provides Japanese students with advice and tools for studying abroad on the basis of her experience in studying in the United States. She recommends young people study there to broaden their horizons. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-Thai Premier Yingluck indicted over rice-pledging scheme

Photo taken Jan. 9, 2015, shows former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Yingluck was indicted on Feb. 19, 2015 over a controversial rice-pledging scheme introduced by her government. Yingluck could be jailed for up to 10 years if she is found guilty. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's statistics office chief under investigation

Wang Baoan, the head of the National Bureau of Statistics, attends a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 19, 2016, on gross domestic product data for 2015. China's anti-graft watchdog said on Jan. 26 that Wang has been placed under investigation for "serious disciplinary violations," an accusation it typically uses as a euphemism for corruption. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Keidanren seeking annual wage increases at 2016 negotiations

Yasumi Kudo, vice chairman of the Japan Business Federation, known as Keidanren, briefs reporters on Keidanren's report used as guidance for member companies' wage talks with employees during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2015. The report called the companies to consider annual income growth for workers at the wage talks. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China's 2015 GDP at 6.9%, weakest growth in 25 years

Reporters in Beijing grab handouts on China's gross domestic product data for 2015, released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Jan. 19, 2016. The Chinese economy in the reporting year marked the slowest pace of expansion in a quarter of a century. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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World's oldest man dies at 112

Undated photo shows Yasutaro Koide, who was recognized in August 2015 by Guinness World Record as the world's oldest living man. Koide died at a hospital in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Jan. 19, 2016, at 112. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan upper house panel approves FY 2015 extra budget

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) bows after the House of Councillors Budget Committee approves the fiscal 2015 supplementary budget proposal on Jan. 19, 2016. The budget plan is set to be enacted during a plenary session the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo