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Giant Panda Reintroduction - China

WOLONG, June 29, 2024 -- This file photo taken on Nov. 20, 2010 shows staff members dressed up in giant panda costumes holding a giant panda cub into a bamboo basket at the second-phase giant panda wild training fields of Hetaoping panda base in Wolong, southwest China's Sichuan Province. In recent years, China has made significant progress in panda conservation through a series of measures, including forest and wildlife protection as well as the construction of giant panda national parks. The wild giant panda population in China has grown from about 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900. Giant panda reintroduction refers to releasing captive-bred giant pandas to their historical distribution areas to live and reproduce after acclimatization training so as to rebuild the wild population of the species. China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) started a reintroduction program in 2003. It has reintroduced eleven pandas into the wild, nine of which survived. In the future, the center will

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Giant Panda Reintroduction - China

WOLONG, June 29, 2024 -- This file photo taken on Nov. 20, 2010 shows staff members monitoring the giant panda wild training fields of Hetaoping panda base in Wolong, southwest China's Sichuan Province. In recent years, China has made significant progress in panda conservation through a series of measures, including forest and wildlife protection as well as the construction of giant panda national parks. The wild giant panda population in China has grown from about 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900. Giant panda reintroduction refers to releasing captive-bred giant pandas to their historical distribution areas to live and reproduce after acclimatization training so as to rebuild the wild population of the species. China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) started a reintroduction program in 2003. It has reintroduced eleven pandas into the wild, nine of which survived. In the future, the center will continue to train more individual panda cubs using the mother-cub process before relea

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(FOCUS)CHINA-SICHUAN-GIANT PANDA-REINTRODUCTION (CN)

(240629) -- WOLONG, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken on Nov. 20, 2010 shows staff members dressed up in giant panda costumes holding a giant panda cub into a bamboo basket at the second-phase giant panda wild training fields of Hetaoping panda base in Wolong, southwest China's Sichuan Province. In recent years, China has made significant progress in panda conservation through a series of measures, including forest and wildlife protection as well as the construction of giant panda national parks. The wild giant panda population in China has grown from about 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900. Giant panda reintroduction refers to releasing captive-bred giant pandas to their historical distribution areas to live and reproduce after acclimatization training so as to rebuild the wild population of the species. China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) started a reintroduction program in 2003. It has reintroduced eleven pandas into the wild, nine of wh

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(FOCUS)CHINA-SICHUAN-GIANT PANDA-REINTRODUCTION (CN)

(240629) -- WOLONG, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken on Nov. 20, 2010 shows staff members monitoring the giant panda wild training fields of Hetaoping panda base in Wolong, southwest China's Sichuan Province. In recent years, China has made significant progress in panda conservation through a series of measures, including forest and wildlife protection as well as the construction of giant panda national parks. The wild giant panda population in China has grown from about 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900. Giant panda reintroduction refers to releasing captive-bred giant pandas to their historical distribution areas to live and reproduce after acclimatization training so as to rebuild the wild population of the species. China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) started a reintroduction program in 2003. It has reintroduced eleven pandas into the wild, nine of which survived. In the future, the center will continue to train more individual panda cu

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China's ultra-large self-propelled dredger completes construction task in Pinglu Canal project

STORY: China's ultra-large self-propelled dredger completes construction task in Pinglu Canal project SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: QINZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian Jing Hao leaving Qinzhou Port, China's Guangxi STORYLINE: China's ultra-large self-propelled cutter-suction dredger Tian Jing Hao, or Sky Whale, on Saturday completed its task in the ongoing Pinglu Canal project in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Initiated in August 2022, the 134.2-km-long Pinglu Canal stretches from the Xijin reservoir in the city of Hengzhou to Qinzhou port in the south of Guangxi. The Tian Jing Hao was used in the waterway construction of the canal on Aug. 20, 2023. Since then, it has dredged around 2,570,000 cubic meters of sand and mud. 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.

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FRANCE-CHINA-FRENCH THEATER DIRECTOR-INTERVIEW

(240122) -- PARIS, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on June 9, 2010 shows French theater director Patrick Sommier receiving Beijing Great Wall Friendship Award from Beijing municipal government. TO GO WITH "Feature: French theater director's 20-year ties with Chinese operas" (Xinhua)

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Nuclear fuel unloaded in Fukui Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Plutonium-uranium mixed oxide, or MOX, fuel is unloaded from a ship in the town of Takahama, Fukui Prefecture, in June 2010, to be transported to the Takahama nuclear power plant operated by Kansai Electric Power Co. Japan held 30.1 tons of fissile plutonium at home and abroad as of the end of 2010, down 0.9 ton from a year earlier for the second consecutive yearly decline, the government said Sept. 20, 2011.

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AirAsia X to offer Osaka-Kuala Lumpur flight

OSAKA, Japan - Azran Osman-Rani (C), chief executive officer of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X, attends an event in Osaka, western Japan, on Aug. 10, 2011, to promote a flight between Osaka and Kuala Lumpur to be launched on Nov. 30. In the promotional period through June 20, the lowest fare available on the new route from Kansai International Airport is set at 3,931 yen one way. The total ticket cost, including airport taxes, rises to 8,081 yen. The flight will be the airline's second service linking Malaysia and Japan after the inauguration in 2010 of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo.

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Vargas Llosa in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in literature, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2011.

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Japanese supercomputer becomes world's No. 1 in computing speeds

KOBE, Japan - File photo taken in October 2010 shows a Japanese supercomputer, nicknamed ''K,'' being jointly developed in Kobe, western Japan, by Riken, a Japanese state-backed major research institute, and Fujitsu Ltd. Riken said June 20, 2011, that the supercomputer has been ranked the world's No. 1 in current computing speeds, the first time since 2004 that a Japanese supercomputer has captured the top position.

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Astronaut Noguchi wants to go back in space

TOKYO, Japan - Astronaut Soichi Noguchi poses with a model of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft that he was aboard in June when he returned to Earth from the International Space Station, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 20, 2010. Noguchi, who is making a visit to Japan, expressed his eagerness to take part in another space mission.

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Japan lose to Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan defender Yuichi Komano (3) is consoled by midfielder Junichi Inamoto (20) after Japan's loss against Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Komano missed Japan's third spot kick, resulting in a 5-3 penalty shootout loss.

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Japan vs Paraguay in World Cup 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) clears the danger from Paraguay midfielder Nestor Ortigoza (20) during the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010.

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G-20 summit in Canada

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C, back), U.S. President Barack Obama (R, front) and other leaders of the Group of 20 major developed and emerging countries line up for a group photo at the G-20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010.

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G-20 leaders agree on 'growth-friendly' fiscal consolidation

TORONTO, Canada - Leaders of the Group of 20 major developed and emerging countries wave during a group photo session at the G-20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010. They agreed on carrying out ''growth-friendly'' fiscal consolidation plans. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-20 leaders agree on 'growth-friendly' fiscal consolidation

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (upper center) waves as leaders of the Group of 20 major developed and emerging countries line up for a group photo at the G-20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010. They agreed on carrying out ''growth-friendly'' fiscal consolidation plans. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan, U.S. agree to deepen alliance

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama after their talks in Toronto on June 27, 2010, on the fringes of the Group of 20 summit in Canada. They agreed to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance further while working closely on a range of bilateral and global issues.

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Japan, U.S. agree to deepen alliance

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Barack Obama after their talks in Toronto on June 27, 2010, on the fringes of the Group of 20 summit in Canada. They agreed to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance further while working closely on a range of bilateral and global issues.

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Japan, U.S. agree to deepen alliance

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) talks with U.S. President Barack Obama in Toronto on June 27, 2010, on the fringes of the Group of 20 summit in Canada. They agreed to deepen the Japan-U.S. alliance further while working closely on a range of bilateral and global issues.

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G-20 summit in Canada

TORONTO, Canada - Leaders from the Group of 20 countries attend a plenary session in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010. (Pool photo)

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G-20 summit in Canada

TORONTO, Canada - Leaders from the Group of 20 countries attend a plenary session in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010. (Pool photo)

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G-20 summit in Canada

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and other leaders from the Group of 20 countries attend a plenary session in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010. (Pool photo)

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Japan-China summit in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao shake hands before their talks in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010, on the sidelines of a Group of 20 summit. The two leaders agreed to strength strategic, mutually beneficial relations. (Pool photo)

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Japan-China summit in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (3rd from L) and Chinese President Hu Jintao (3rd from R) hold talks in Toronto, Canada, on June 27, 2010, on the sidelines of a Group of 20 summit. The two leaders agreed to strength strategic, mutually beneficial relations. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-20 summit begins in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and his wife Michelle attend a welcoming ceremony for a Group of 20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 26, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-20 summit begins in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) and his wife Nobuko at the start of a Group of 20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 26, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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G-20 summit begins in Toronto

TORONTO, Canada - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (2nd from R) and his wife Laureen (R) welcome Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (2nd from L) and his wife Nobuko at the start of a Group of 20 summit in Toronto, Canada, on June 26, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Kan arrives in Canada for G-8, G-20 summits

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan waves upon arrival at Pearson International Airport in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, on June 24, 2010. He will attend the Group of Eight and Group of 20 summit meetings in the country to make his diplomatic debut as Japan's leader. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Kan arrives in Canada for G-8, G-20 summits

TORONTO, Canada - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan climbs down to the tarmac at Pearson International Airport in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, on June 24, 2010, followed by his wife Nobuko. He will attend the Group of Eight and Group of 20 summit meetings in the country to make his diplomatic debut as Japan's leader. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Denmark's Dennis Rommedahl (C) and Japan's Junichi Inamoto (20) vie for the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

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Kan leaves for summits in Canada

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (L), accompanied by his wife Nobuko, boards a government airplane at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 24, 2010, to head for Canada to attend the Group of Eight and Group of 20 summit meetings.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Italy supporters cheer during a World Cup Group F match against New Zealand at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, on June 20, 2010.

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Supporters at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - An Ivory Coast supporter poses during a World Cup Group G match against Brazil at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010.

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S. Africa deal France knockout blow but also fall at last hurdle

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (2nd from R) and his teammates react after South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo (20) scores the opening goal in the 20th minute of their World Cup Group A match at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010. South Africa won 2-1, but both teams failed to advance to the knockout stage.

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South Africa vs France in World Cup Group A

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - South Africa defender Bongani Khumalo (20) celebrates after scoring in the 20th minute of a World Cup Group A match against France at Mangaung Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 22, 2010.

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Supporters in World Cup matches

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of New Zealand back their squad at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, on June 20, 2010, in a World Cup Group F match against Italy.

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Supporters in World Cup matches

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Supporters of Brazil pose during a World Cup Group G match against the Ivory Coast at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010.

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Paraguay beat Slovakia 2-0 in World Cup Group F

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Paraguay's Roque Santa Cruz looks across during a World Cup Group F match against Slovakia at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Paraguay won 2-0.

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Asada seeking new step at next world championship

NARITA, Japan - Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada of Japan, who is seeking her second consecutive victory at the world figure skating championship, meets the press at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on June 20, 2010 after returning home from training in Canada.

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Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 in World Cup Group G

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Brazil midfielder Kaka (R) pushes the ball past the Ivory Coast's Kolo Toure, helping Elano to score Brazil's third goal during the second half of a World Cup Group G match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2010. Brazil won 3-1.

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Tiger Woods at 4th at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States tips his hat after finishing his play in the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Woods finished fourth with a three-over 287.

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Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa appears downcast after finishing 33rd in the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010.

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Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland holds up the U.S. Open Golf Championship trophy after winning the event with an even-par total of 284 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa looks dejected after finishing his play in the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa looks dejected after finishing his play in the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits out of a bunker on the sixth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Braves' Kawakami allows 6 hits, 5 runs against Royals

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami pitches against the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 20, 2010. Kawakami gave up six hits and five runs in two-plus innings. The Braves won 8-5.

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Ishikawa comes in 33rd at U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts after missing a birdie putt on the seventh hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. Ishikawa came in 33rd with a 12-over 296.

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Braves' Kawakami allows 6 hits, 5 runs against Royals

ATLANTA, United States - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kenshin Kawakami (R) is removed by manager Bobby Cox in the third inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field in Atlanta on June 20, 2010. Kawakami gave up six hits and five runs in two-plus innings. The Braves won 8-5.