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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-JIANGXI-GUQIN MAKER (CN)

(240313) -- NANCHANG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yihua (R) plays Guqin with an apprentice near a waterfall in Yihuang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 26, 2020. The Guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese instrument, boasts a history of over 3,000 years. Feng Yihua, a 38-year-old Guqin maker, hails from Yihuang County in east China's Jiangxi Province. Influenced by his family, Feng began studying the Guqin at age 18. He later moved to Shanghai to be an apprentice under a master in the craft of Guqin-making. "Creating a Guqin by hand requires raw lacquer, which initially caused skin allergies. I even cut my thumb while carving the holes," Feng recalled his apprenticeship. Through years of perseverance, Feng has honed his skills in both playing and crafting the Guqin. In 2014, he returned to his hometown to establish a Guqin studio, dedicating himself to this sophisticated profession. The process of hand-making a Guqin spans at least three years, involving around 100 procedures

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CHINA-SICHUAN-YANGTZE RIVER-CHANGE (CN)

(230713) -- CHENGDU, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The above part of this combination photo taken by Zeng Lang in July 2014 shows a view along the Yangtze River in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, before an ecological improvement project. The lower part taken by Xinhua photographer Xu Bingjie shows a scenery along the Yangtze River in Yibin on June 26, 2023. In the past decade, Yibin and Luzhou of southwest China's Sichuan Province have made great efforts in improving ecological environment of the Yangtze River. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-YANGTZE RIVER-CHANGE (CN)

(230713) -- CHENGDU, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The above part of this combination photo taken in 2014 shows farmers boarding a ferry with litchi at Sanjiang dock in Hejiang County of Luzhou, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The lower part taken by Xinhua photographer Liu Kun on June 27, 2023 shows the deserted Sanjiang dock and the nearby Sanjiangju Bridge which has been put into use. In the past decade, Yibin and Luzhou of southwest China's Sichuan Province have made great efforts in improving ecological environment of the Yangtze River. (Xinhua)

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Soccer ball-shaped cake

KOBE, Japan - Photo taken in Kobe on June 20, 2014, shows soccer ball-shaped cakes sold by Juchheim, a confectionery company based in Kobe. The cakes, a vanilla mousse covered with chocolate, will be sold at Juchheim shops across Japan until July 13, when the World Cup final will be held in Brazil.

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Soccer ball-shaped cake

KOBE, Japan - Photo taken in Kobe on June 20, 2014, shows soccer ball-shaped cakes sold by Juchheim, a confectionery company based in Kobe. The cakes, a vanilla mousse covered with chocolate, will be sold at Juchheim shops across Japan until July 13, when the World Cup final will be held in Brazil.

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Slack real estate business takes toll on China's economy

BEIJING, China - A worker takes a break at a condominium complex construction site in Beijing on Oct. 13, 2014. Sluggish real estate business is viewed as a major culprit behind China's economic slowdown to a relatively low year-on-year growth rate of 7.3% in the July-September quarter.

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Condo complexes being built in Beijing amid low-key GDP data

BEIJING, China - Condominium complexes are under construction in Beijing on Oct. 13, 2014. Sluggish real estate investment sent China's year-on-year economic growth slowing to 7.3% in the July-September quarter.

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Fiat Chrysler stock begins trading on NYSE

KINGSTON, Canada - The showroom of a Chrysler dealer in Ontario, Canada, is photographed in July 2014. Shares of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 13.

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Brazilian style hand-rolled sushi

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Photo taken July 13, 2014, shows a chef preparing hand-rolled sushi in a restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Many ingredients, such as tropical fruits, in hand-rolled sushi served at restaurants in Brazil are unheard of in Japan.

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Mother, daughter relax in women-only train car

BANGKOK, Thailand - A woman and her daughter relax in a women- and children-only carriage of a train about to leave Bangkok on Aug. 1, 2014. Thailand's national railway operator launched women-only train carriages after a 13-year-old girl was raped and killed aboard an overnight train in July.

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Attendant for women-only train cars ready to work

BANGKOK, Thailand - An attendant for women- and children-only carriages poses before a train leaves Bangkok on Aug. 1, 2014. Thailand's national railway operator on the same day launched the carriages after a 13-year-old girl was raped and killed aboard an overnight train in July.

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1st production model of HondaJet at air show

OSHKOSH, United States - The first production model of Honda Aircraft Co.'s HondaJet takes part in an air show in Oshkosh, the United States, on July 28, 2014. The roughly 13-meter-long plane is powered by two engines installed above the main wings.

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1st production model of HondaJet at air show

OSHKOSH, United States - Photo taken July 28, 2014, shows the first production model of Honda Aircraft Co.'s HondaJet, unveiled at an air show in Oshkosh, the United States. The roughly 13-meter-long plane is powered by two engines installed above the main wings.

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Choir practices to restage post-A-bomb service

TOKYO, Japan - Choral singers practice a Messiah chorus at Hiroshima Nagarekawa Church in Hiroshima in this file photo taken on July 13, 2014, preparing to restage a choir service held by the church in December 1947 in the aftermath of the 1945 atomic bombing of the western Japanese city. The service is set for December.

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Choral singers practice to restage post-A-bomb service

TOKYO, Japan - Choral singers practice a Messiah chorus at Hiroshima Nagarekawa Church in Hiroshima in this file photo taken on July 13, 2014, preparing to restage a choir service held by the church in December 1947 in the aftermath of the 1945 atomic bombing of the western Japanese city. The service is set for December.

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China sees ghost towns increase despite economic growth

BEIJING, China - A deserted new town in Tianjin, northern China, as seen in this photo taken on July 13, 2014, is one of more than 10 ghost towns in the country resulting from government curbs on home purchases designed to control the housing bubble.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Bastian Schweinsteiger raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other Germany players after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (L) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. At right is teammate Thomas Muller. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (L) holds the Golden Glove trophy, for the World Cup's best goalkeeper, and Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the Golden Ball trophy, for the tournament's best player, after their final match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Messi wins Golen Ball award

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi holds the Golden Ball trophy for the World Cup's best player at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final earlier in the day to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer raises the Golden Glove trophy for the World Cup's best goalkeeper after the final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi takes off his World Cup silver medal after the award ceremony at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Mario Gotze (2nd from R) and other German players celebrate after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Gotze scored the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the final. Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta is seen in the far right.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's players celebrate after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta is seen in the far left.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Thomas Muller raises the World Cup trophy as he acknowledges cheers from supporters with teammates Jerome Boateng (L) and Per Mertesacker after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Philipp Lahm raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other German players and coach Joachim Low (far R) after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany players acknowledge cheers from supporters after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze kisses the World Cup trophy after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Gotze scored the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the final.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany coach Joachim Low celebrates after Germany's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Thomas Muller (front L) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (7) celebrate after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Thomas Muller (C) and other Germany players celebrate after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Argentina's Lionel Messi is seen in the far left.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Bastian Schweinsteiger raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other Germany players after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (center, facing the camera) takes a free kick near the end of the second half of extra time during the World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany players celebrate after winning the country's fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Bastian Schweinsteiger holds the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other Germany players after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany players celebrate after winning the country's fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) reacts after Argentina's defeat by Germany in the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other Germany players after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their country's fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup title

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Miroslav Klose (C in front row) and other Germany players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after missing an attempt at goal from a free kick near the end of the second half of extra time during the World Cup final against Germany at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's players celebrate after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Lionel Messi (10) and other Argentina players walk to be awarded as Germany players applaud after their World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Lionel Messi (10) and other Argentina players react after their defeat by Germany in the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze looks up after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Mario Gotze (19) and other Germany players celebrate after beating Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Gotze scored the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the final.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze scores the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (19) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Argentina's Javier Mascherano (14) is also pictured. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.

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Germany beat Argentina to win World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Germany's Mario Gotze (back) scores the winning goal in the second half of extra-time of the World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 2014. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to win their fourth World Cup title.