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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retiring pro shogi player Hifumi Kato waves after his retirement press conference in Tokyo in June 2017. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Hui-fang (C), head of T-makers, poses for a group photo with part of her team members at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entre

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows a shared platform for cultural and tourism designers at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Hui-fang (L), head of T-makers, talks with a team member at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams. "An increa

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A Taiwanese student from Huaqiao University (2nd R) carries out internship at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dre

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows a view of T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams. "An increasing number of young people

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Hui-fang (2nd L), head of T-makers, talks with her team members at a roadshow hall of T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepre

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lee Chia-hsun (L), a young Taiwanese who graduated from Jimei University, learns about e-commerce and livestreaming at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young peop

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows a shared platform for cultural and tourism designers at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams. "An incre

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows a view of T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams. "An increasing number of young people from Taiwan see t

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lee Chia-hsun (L), a young Taiwanese who graduated from Jimei University, learns about e-commerce and livestreaming at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing the

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yu Hui-fang (C), head of T-makers, poses for a group photo with part of her team members at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams.

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Taiwanese student from Huaqiao University (2nd R) carries out internship at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams. "An increasi

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yu Hui-fang (2nd L), head of T-makers, talks with her team members at a roadshow hall of T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams. "

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-TAIWAN-YOUTH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-PLATFORM (CN)

(240616) -- XIAMEN, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yu Hui-fang (L), head of T-makers, talks with a team member at T-makers in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 14, 2024. Based in Xiamen of southeast China's Fujian Province, T-makers is a platform dedicated to providing services of innovation and entrepreneurship for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its establishment in August 2016, T-makers has attracted more than 170 companies and applied for subsidies amounting to over ten million yuan for more than 100 youth businesses from Taiwan. At the same time, it provides convenience and preferential treatment in business registration, financial and tax services for young entrepreneurs and resident companies. Yu Hui-fang, head of T-makers, said that her team aims to provide more meticulous and professional services for young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, so that the platform serves young people in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams. "An increasing number of yo

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Taiwan-funded medical firm vows to further tap into Chinese mainland market

STORY: Taiwan-funded medical firm vows to further tap into Chinese mainland market SHOOTING TIME: File & June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MINGHUI, Assistant to the president of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-invested gene sequencing firm, entered the Chinese mainland market in 2016. Based in China's eastern coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian Province, the company has grown rapidly due to the favorable business environment and supportive policies. It has vowed to continue its pace of investing in the health sector in the coming years. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MINGHUI, Assistant to the president of Lihpao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. "In the past three years, the company's business in Xiamen has grown exponentially, strengthening our confidence and determination to deeply cultivate the Chinese mainland market. The compa

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-JINJIANG RIVER-CHANGE (CN)

(230713) -- CHENGDU, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members monitor the river chief management system in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 14, 2023. Jinjiang River traverses the central part of Chengdu, contributing to the fame and glamor of Chengdu's many historic and cultural events. It has two main streams called Fuhe River and Nanhe River. Starting from Dujiangyan, the 150-km river goes outbound from Shuangliu District. In February of 2016, local government of Chengdu implemented ten regulations on water control. In 2017, the city started a program on water ecology management and building a greenway along Jinjiang River. As a result, the water quality of Jinjiang River has been improved a lot. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-JINJIANG RIVER-CHANGE (CN)

(230713) -- CHENGDU, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 14, 2023 shows the ninth water recycling factory of Chengdu in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Jinjiang River traverses the central part of Chengdu, contributing to the fame and glamor of Chengdu's many historic and cultural events. It has two main streams called Fuhe River and Nanhe River. Starting from Dujiangyan, the 150-km river goes outbound from Shuangliu District. In February of 2016, local government of Chengdu implemented ten regulations on water control. In 2017, the city started a program on water ecology management and building a greenway along Jinjiang River. As a result, the water quality of Jinjiang River has been improved a lot. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airbus A220 At Paris Air Show

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership. It was originally designed by Bombardier and had two years in service as the Bombardier CSeries. The program was launched on 13 July 2008, the smaller A220-100 (formerly CS100) made its maiden flight on 16 September 2013, was awarded an initial type certificate by Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with launch operator Swiss Global Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December. Le Bourget, France, June 19, 2023. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2 months since powerful quakes in southwestern Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan, June 14 Kyodo - Municipal officials of the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto fall silent on June 14, 2016, in honor of victims of a series of powerful earthquakes that hit the city and surrounding areas two months ago. Mayor Kazufumi Onishi told the officials to do their utmost for those affected by the disaster.