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China's ultra-large self-propelled dredger to be used in Pinglu Canal construction

STORY: China's ultra-large self-propelled dredger to be used in Pinglu Canal construction DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian Jing Hao dredger 2. various of staff introducing the vessel STORYLINE: China's ultra-large self-propelled cutter-suction dredger Tian Jing Hao, or Sky Whale, will be used in the waterway construction of China's new canal, the Pinglu Canal, in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. On July 11, China's 19th Maritime Day, the Qinzhou Maritime Safety Administration and Tian Jing Hao at Qinzhou Port in the Beibu Gulf of Guangxi jointly carried out activities. Since it was put into operation in 2010, the Tian Jing Hao has played an important role in the construction of major ports along China's domestic coast and major national strategic projects. The Pinglu Canal, stretching over 134 km with an estimated investment of 72.7 billion yuan (about 10.3 billion U.S. dollars), aims to link the Xijiang River

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100,000th Hayabusa capsule viewer

TOKYO, Japan - Moe Nakajima, 11, (C) and her parents pose for photos in Tokyo on Aug. 19, 2010, after she became the 100,000th viewer of a capsule taken back to Earth from the asteroid Itokawa by the Hayabusa unmanned space probe. The capsule has been exhibited in Kanagawa Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture and Tokyo since July. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, was examining particles found in a container in the capsule for asteroid surface samples.

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Kagame reelected Rwandan president

KIGALI, Rwanda - This file photo taken July 30, 2010, shows Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who the country's election commission announced Aug. 11 has won reelection. The 52-year-old Kagame has won another 7-year term after securing 93 percent of the vote in Rwanda's second presidential election since the 1994 genocide. (Photo by Tomoaki Nakano)

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Kan apologizes to party for election setback

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan looks glum after speaking at a meeting of the Democratic Party of Japan's lawmakers in Tokyo on July 29, 2010. Kan apologized for his remarks on the consumption tax, which led to the party's setback in the July 11 upper house election.

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Ichiro hitless against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 27, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 as his team lost 0-11.

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Ichiro hitless against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds to short in the third inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 27, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 as his team lost 0-11.

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Ichiro hitless against White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki flies to center in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 27, 2010. Ichiro went 0-for-4 as his team lost 0-11.

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15th anniv. of Srebrenica massacre

SREBRENICA, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Coffins containing the remains of people killed in the July 1995 Srebrenica massacre are laid out in a cemetery in the eastern Bosnian town on July 11, 2010. Work to identify the remains of the victims is continuing and there are many coffins still awaiting burial 15 years after the massacre in which Serb forces slaughtered over 6,000 Muslims.

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15th anniv. of Srebrenica massacre

SREBRENICA, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Coffins containing the remains of people killed in the July 1995 Srebrenica massacre are laid out in a cemetery in the eastern Bosnian town on July 11, 2010. Work to identify the remains of the victims is continuing and there are many coffins still awaiting burial 15 years after the massacre in which Serb forces slaughtered over 6,000 Muslims.

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Homasho beats Takekaze at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Komusubi Homasho (L) swats No. 11 maegashira Takekaze into the ringside seats with a powerful right hand throw at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 18, 2010.

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Semenya returns to track after review of gender tests

LAPPEENRANTA, Finland - Caster Semenya of South Africa is surrounded by children after winning the women's 800-meter race in Lappenranta, Finland, on July 15, 2010, her first race after an 11-month absence due to doubts about her gender.

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Your Party's Watanabe dismisses Kan's call for sales tax debate

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshimi Watanabe, head of the small opposition Your Party which gained 10 seats in the July 11 House of Councillors election, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on July 14, 2010. Watanabe said Prime Minister Naoto Kan should tackle administrative reform before pressing for tax reform.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands coach Bert Van Marwijk (R) walks off the field after trying to console his players after they were beaten by Spain in the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands winger Arjen Robben (L) leaves Spain defender Gerard Pique in his wake during the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title in the tournament.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands winger Arjen Robben tries to shake off Spain defender Carles Puyol during the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title in the tournament.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xavi (R) and Netherlands winger Arjen Robben vie for the ball during the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title in the tournament.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain midfielder Xavi (L) plays a pass with Netherlands striker Dirk Kuyt in close attendance during the first half of the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title in the tournament.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands striker Robin Van Persie (9) takes on Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas during the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title in the tournament.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain striker David Villa (R) fires in a shot against the Netherlands in the first half of the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title in the tournament.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Fireworks go off after Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 to win the World Cup at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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2010 FIFA World Cup trophy

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - The World Cup trophy is displayed at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain beat the Netherlands in the final 1-0 to claim their first title in the tournament.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas looks for options with Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder closing in during the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain striker David Villa fires in a shot during the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title in the tournament.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands' Joris Mathijsen (L) reacts after Spain's Andres Iniesta (R) scored a decisive goal during the second extra period of the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first World Cup title.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain's Jesus Navas shoots during the first extra period of the World Cup final against the Netherlands at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first World Cup title.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque is congratulated after his team beat the Netherlands 1-0 to claim their first World Cup title at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands' Arjen Robben (C) is in the dumps after losing the World Cup final against Spain 1-0 at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. At back right is Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder.

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Ichiro to play on American League All-Star team

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki acknowledges fans after an announcement was made that he will play on the American League All-Star team at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 11, 2010, ahead of a game against the New York Yankees. Ichiro, who collected the second-largest number of fan votes among the league's outfielders, will make a major league All-Star appearance for the 10th straight year.

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Creamer wins U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Paula Creamer (R) of the United States celebrates after winning the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, the first major title of her career, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on July 11, 2010.

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Japan's Yokomine 10th at U.S. women's Open golf

Oakmont, United States - Sakura Yokomine from Japan ties for 10th, her career-best finish in an overseas major, in the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on July 11, 2010.

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Creamer wins U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Paula Creamer of the United States celebrates after winning the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, the first major title of her career, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on July 11, 2010.

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Creamer wins U.S. Women's Open

Oakmont, United States - Paula Creamer of the United States holds up her trophy for winning the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament, the first major title of her career, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on July 11, 2010.

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Molinari wins Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Italy's Edoardo Molinari wins the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 11, 2010.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 6th win

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka starts against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on July 11, 2010. Matsuzaka pitched 6 innings, earning his 6th win this season in his team's 3-2 victory.

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Molinari wins Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Italy's Edoardo Molinari wins the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 11, 2010.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 6th win

TORONTO, Canada - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka starts against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada, on July 11, 2010. Matsuzaka pitched 6 innings, earning his 6th win this season in his team's 3-2 victory.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain defender Sergio Ramos (R) consoles Netherlands striker Arjen Robben after Spain defeated the Dutch 1-0 in the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to center in the eighth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on July 11, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 2-5 loss.

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Spain win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg reacts after allowing a goal by Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta during extra time of a World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. The Netherlands lost 1-0.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain supporters celebrate after Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 to claim its first World Cup title at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Ichiro extends hitting streak to 13 games

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the sixth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Safeco Field in Seattle on July 11, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4, extending his hitting streak to 13 games in a 2-8 loss.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain players present coach Vicente Del Bosque (R, front) with the World Cup trophy at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 to claim their first world championship title.

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Angels' Matsui 2-for-4 against Athletics

OAKLAND, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui singles to left in the sixth inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in California on July 11, 2010. Matsui went 2-for-4 in a 2-5 loss.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands defender John Heitinga (3) leaves the pitch after receiving a second warning and subsequent red card during extra time of the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A man bursts into a pitch and advances to the World Cup trophy just before the start of the final match between Spain and the Netherlands at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain players pose for photos as they celebrate their country's first World Cup title at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain players celebrate their country's first World Cup title at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0.

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Spain beats Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas kisses the World Cup trophy, after it was presented to him by FIFA President Sepp Blatter (2nd from R, front) and South African President Jacob Zuma (R, front) at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas (R) and defender Carles Puyol celebrate after Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 to claim its first World Cup title at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder reacts after Spain defeated his team 1-0 to claim the World Cup title at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010.