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Data center in China's Hunan utilizes cold lake water for cooling

STORY: Data center in China's Hunan utilizes cold lake water for cooling SHOOTING TIME: recent DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dongjiang Lake 2. various of the Dongjiang Lake big data center 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEI JIANJUN, Chairman of Hunan Cloudnest Information Technology Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU MOPING, Deputy director of the local environmental protection bureau STORYLINE: In Zixing City, China's Hunan Province, the Dongjiang Lake big data center hosts over 36,000 servers from the country's top information platforms. To maintain optimal temperatures and prevent malfunctions, the servers are cooled using cold water from Dongjiang Lake, located a few kilometers away. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEI JIANJUN, Chairman of Hunan Cloudnest Information Technology Co., Ltd. "After pumping up the lake water, we use plate heat exchangers and pipelines to bring the cold air carried by the pumped cold water to coo

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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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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun makes paper-cutting works at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 institute for the sake

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun makes paper-cutting works at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 institute for the sake

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun reads a book about paper-cutting at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 institute for t

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun checks an ancient window sash component at his institute in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (2nd R) communicates with art teacher Xu Feng (1st R) at Horinger No. 2 Primary School in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 au

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (R) and his apprentice Bao Zhiming view paper-cutting works at an exhibition hall in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 authori

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paper-cutting works are pictured 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 institute for th

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (C) teaches students paper-cutting skills at Horinger No. 2 Primary School in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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, D

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun stands outside 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 institute for the sake o

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun makes paper-cutting works at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 institute for the sake

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (R) and his apprentice Bao Zhiming view a paper-cutting work at an exhibition hall in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 author

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun seals his paper-cutting work at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 institute for the s

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (C) poses for a group photo with students of Horinger No. 2 Primary School in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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, D

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (R) and his apprentice Niu Chunxia discuss paper-cutting skills at his institute in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 authorit

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 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 insti

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paper-cutting works are displayed at an exhibition hall in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 institute for

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (C) introduces his paper-cutting work to students at Horinger No. 2 Primary School in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 author

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (R) and his apprentice Niu Chunxia discuss paper-cutting skills at his institute in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 authorit

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (4th L, front) poses for a group photo with students of Horinger No. 2 Primary School in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 aut

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 15, 2024 shows a paper-cutting work created by Duan Jianjun in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. 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

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun (C) teaches students paper-cutting skills at Horinger No. 2 Primary School in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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, D

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun makes paper-cutting works at his institute in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 institute for

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students makes paper-cutting works at Horinger No. 2 Primary School in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 i

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Duan Jianjun makes paper-cutting works at home in Horinger County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 14, 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 institute for the sake

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HORINGER PAPER-CUTTING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240412) -- HOHHOT, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An elderly woman shows her paper-cutting work 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 institute for the sake

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CHINA-HEBEI-HANDAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(240219) -- HANDAN, Feb. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftsman Cui Jianjun presents his wood carvings via live streaming in Feixiang District, Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 19, 2024. During the Spring Festival, a series of live streaming events were held in Feixiang District of Handan, introducing the Chinese intangible cultural heritages like eggshell carving and wood carving to netizens. (Xinhua/Wang Xiao)

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CHINA-HEBEI-HANDAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-LIVE STREAMING (CN)

(240219) -- HANDAN, Feb. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Craftsman Cui Jianjun speaks as he presents his wood carvings via live streaming in Feixiang District, Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 19, 2024. During the Spring Festival, a series of live streaming events were held in Feixiang District of Handan, introducing the Chinese intangible cultural heritages like eggshell carving and wood carving to netizens. (Xinhua/Wang Xiao)

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(SP)JAPAN-TOKYO-STREET SKATEBOARDING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China competes during the men's qualifier at the Street Skateboarding World Championships 2023 in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Yiyi)

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(SP)JAPAN-TOKYO-STREET SKATEBOARDING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

(231214) -- TOKYO, Dec. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China competes during the men's qualifier at the Street Skateboarding World Championships 2023 in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Yiyi)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FINANCIAL-SUMMIT

(231108) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jianjun, vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, speaks at the main session of the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 7, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Star-studded financial summit lineup casts vote of confidence in Hong Kong, mainland" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING(CN)

(230927) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Zhang Jie (R) and bronze medalist Su Jianjun of China celebrate after the Men's Street Final of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING(CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China competes during the Men's Street Qualification Heat of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING(CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China competes during the Men's Street Qualification Heat of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING(CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China competes during the Men's Street Qualification Heat of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING(CN)

(230926) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China reacts during the Men's Street Qualification Heat of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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Chinese police officers join Croatia's Safe Tourist Season patrol

STORY: Chinese police officers join Croatia's Safe Tourist Season patrol DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Zagreb 2. joint police patrol of Croatian and Chinese police officers in the central park in Zagreb 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): MISLAV SVIHIR, Zagreb Police Department 4. various of tourists in Zagreb 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XU JIANJUN, Police officer from China 6. various of tourists in Zagreb 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LI YUN, Police officer from China STORYLINE: If you are a tourist visiting the Croatian capital, you might see some familiar faces in uniform. They are the Chinese police officers who are patrolling the streets of Zagreb with their Croatian counterparts as part of a special project. The project, called Safe Tourist Season, aims to provide maximum security and assistance for foreign visitors in Croatia. It is a unique initiative that has been running since 2006 and has attracted the interest of other Europe

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China-Croatia joint police patrol to improve security in Croatian tourist cities

STORY: China-Croatia joint police patrol to improve security in Croatian tourist cities DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese police officers arriving at the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 3. Croatian national anthem playing at the ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZORICA LAUSIC, Chief of the International Police Cooperation Division at the Croatian Interior Ministry 6. various of Chinese police officers 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): XU JIANJUN, Chief officer of the Chinese patrol team STORYLINE: Eight Chinese police officers have joined their Croatian counterparts to patrol in four major Croatian tourist cities for one month in order to better serve tourists, especially Chinese tourists, in the country. This year's joint police patrol project was launched on Sunday at the Chinese embassy in Croatia's capital Zagreb

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Kenya hosts Kung Fu championship tournament amid growing popularity of sport

STORY: Kenya hosts Kung Fu championship tournament amid growing popularity of sport DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tournament STORYLINE: Kenya on Saturday hosted a Kung Fu championship tournament in the central Kenyan town of Kiambu located on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Ngaruiya Njonge, Chairman of Kenya Kung Fu Wushu Federation, said that 13 clubs took part in the second edition of the Kenya Kung Fu Wushu Championship Tournament, which saw competitors showcasing their skills in the Chinese martial arts. Njonge said that in total, 70 participants from various age groups competed for awards in the tournament that was sponsored by the Chinese embassy in Kenya. "This tournament is a celebration of the rich and vibrant culture of Kung Fu Wushu, a discipline that has captivated people around the globe," said Njonge. Tang Jianjun, counselor at the Chinese embassy in Kenya, said that the Chinese embassy will continue to sup

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S STREET QUALIFIERS

(230202) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China competes during the men's street qualifiers at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S STREET QUALIFIERS

(230202) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China competes during the men's street qualifiers at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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(SP)UAE-SHARJAH-WORLD SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S STREET QUALIFIERS

(230202) -- SHARJAH, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Su Jianjun of China falls during the men's street qualifiers at the 2022 Skateboarding Street and Park World Championships in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-NEW DRAMA SERIES-LAUNCHING

(221210) -- NAIROBI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tang Jianjun, cultural counselor of the Chinese embassy in Kenya, speaks during the launching ceremony of the Swahili drama series KIU, in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 8, 2022. Chinese pay television firm StarTimes on Thursday evening launched the new drama series in Kenya amid its growing efforts to produce local content. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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CHINA-AUTUMN-SCENERY (CN)

(221004) -- URUMQI, Oct. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022 shows scenery of the east section of the Tianshan Mountains in Hami City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Chen Jianjun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-RELIEF EFFORTS (CN)

(220908) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer searches for trapped people after earthquake on a helicopter in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022. (Photo by Hu Jianjun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-RELIEF EFFORTS (CN)

(220906) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Quake-affected residents are transferred via a helicopter in Luding County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 6, 2022. Over 2,700 military and armed police personnel have been dispatched, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, to assist with disaster response after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday. (Photo by Hu Jianjun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-WORKERS (CN)

(220501) -- HARBIN, May 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker works a China First Heavy Industries (CFHI) in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 8, 2022. International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is observed on May 1 in China. The group of photos uses the light and shadow in photography to outline the labor scene of the industrial workers in China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo by Chen Jianjun/Xinhua)

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Eyeing food security, China strengthens domestic grain supply

STORY: Eyeing food security, China strengthens domestic grain supply DATELINE: April 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of spring farming 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MENG QINGSHAN, Director, Qixing Branch of Heilongjiang Beidahuang Agriculture Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO BAOZHONG, General Manager of Jingyang Biological Fertilizer Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU JIANJUN, Wheat expert 5. various of spring farming STORYLINE: As the weather turns warm, farmers across China are busy with spring farming. Strenuous efforts nationwide are being made to guarantee the country's grain security amid the global climbing up of grain prices. Modern farming machinery is widely used in spring farming. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MENG QINGSHAN, Director, Qixing Branch of Heilongjiang Beidahuang Agriculture Co., Ltd. "Smart agriculture technologies have changed the traditional way of farming. Our equipment is fitted with the Beidou satellite navigation system. O

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(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Xie Jianjun runs with the torch during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Winter Olympic Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)