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Chinese New Year Celebrations - China

Tourists walk through a dragon-shaped lantern at Longting Park in Kaifeng of central China's Henan Province, January 22, 2025. As the 2025 Chinese New Year will fall on January 29, excitement is palpable everywhere in China. The Chinese people immerse themselves in traditional customs and partake in the festivities. The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, falls on next Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Photo by Li Junsheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers show their tickets on bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Passengers pose for a photo on bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou departs from Heze East Railway Station in Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member helps a child board the bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou at Heze East Railway Station in Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Performers from Heze perform on bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Train attendants pose for a photo at Heze East Railway Station in Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yang Xiuling (R), an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, shows her paper-cutting works on bullet train G4007 from Heze to Zhengzhou, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-LANKAO-HIGH-SPEED RAILWAY-OPERATION (CN)

(240718) -- HEZE, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People pose for a photo to celebrate the full operation of the Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway at Heze East Railway Station in Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2024. The section from Zhuangzhai in east China's Shandong Province to Lankao in central China's Henan Province was put into service on Thursday, marking the full operation of the 472-kilometer-long Rizhao-Lankao high-speed railway. The railway line starts from Rizhao West Railway Station and ends at Lankao South Railway Station, linking cities like Rizhao, Linyi, Jining, Heze, Shangqiu and Kaifeng, which prominently shortens the travel time between the major cities in Shandong and Henan provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-HENAN-KAIFENG-ANCIENT CITY GATE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240712) -- KAIFENG, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows a schematic map of the ruins of Jinglong Gate from the Northern Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province. Chinese archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an inner city gate of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126). This discovery marks the largest and highest-scale city gate ruins from the Northern Song period found so far. Jinglong Gate, the only inner city gate of the ancient capital discovered to date, is about 60 meters wide with the gateway extending 19.3 meters. (Kaifeng Cultural Relics and Archaeology Institute/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-HENAN-KAIFENG-ANCIENT CITY GATE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240712) -- KAIFENG, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows the excavation site of the ruins of Jinglong Gate from the Northern Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province. Chinese archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an inner city gate of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126). This discovery marks the largest and highest-scale city gate ruins from the Northern Song period found so far. Jinglong Gate, the only inner city gate of the ancient capital discovered to date, is about 60 meters wide with the gateway extending 19.3 meters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yuan Yueming)

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CHINA-HENAN-KAIFENG-ANCIENT CITY GATE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240712) -- KAIFENG, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows the ruins of an ancient building near the ruins of Jinglong Gate from the Northern Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province. Chinese archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an inner city gate of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126). This discovery marks the largest and highest-scale city gate ruins from the Northern Song period found so far. Jinglong Gate, the only inner city gate of the ancient capital discovered to date, is about 60 meters wide with the gateway extending 19.3 meters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yuan Yueming)

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CHINA-HENAN-KAIFENG-ANCIENT CITY GATE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240712) -- KAIFENG, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An archaeologist works at the excavation site of the ruins of Jinglong Gate from the Northern Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province, June 18, 2024. Chinese archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an inner city gate of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126). This discovery marks the largest and highest-scale city gate ruins from the Northern Song period found so far. Jinglong Gate, the only inner city gate of the ancient capital discovered to date, is about 60 meters wide with the gateway extending 19.3 meters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yuan Yueming)

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CHINA-HENAN-KAIFENG-ANCIENT CITY GATE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240712) -- KAIFENG, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a view of the ruins of Jinglong Gate from the Northern Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province. Chinese archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an inner city gate of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126). This discovery marks the largest and highest-scale city gate ruins from the Northern Song period found so far. Jinglong Gate, the only inner city gate of the ancient capital discovered to date, is about 60 meters wide with the gateway extending 19.3 meters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yuan Yueming)

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CHINA-HENAN-KAIFENG-ANCIENT CITY GATE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240712) -- KAIFENG, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows a view of the ruins of Jinglong Gate from the Northern Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province. Chinese archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an inner city gate of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126). This discovery marks the largest and highest-scale city gate ruins from the Northern Song period found so far. Jinglong Gate, the only inner city gate of the ancient capital discovered to date, is about 60 meters wide with the gateway extending 19.3 meters. (Kaifeng Cultural Relics and Archaeology Institute/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-HENAN-KAIFENG-ANCIENT CITY GATE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240712) -- KAIFENG, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An archaeologist works at the excavation site of the ruins of Jinglong Gate from the Northern Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province, June 18, 2024. Chinese archaeologists have unearthed the ruins of an inner city gate of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126). This discovery marks the largest and highest-scale city gate ruins from the Northern Song period found so far. Jinglong Gate, the only inner city gate of the ancient capital discovered to date, is about 60 meters wide with the gateway extending 19.3 meters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yuan Yueming)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT HARVEST-DU MENGYUAN (CN)

(240603) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Du Mengyuan checks wheat in the fields in Quxing Township in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 31, 2024. Amidst the golden waves of wheat and the roar of machinery, 22-year-old Du Mengyuan, a female machine operator, skillfully maneuvers a combine harvester through the fields. Growing up in a rural village, Du Mengyuan developed a deep connection with the land. After graduating from university in 2023, she made the bold decision to return to her hometown and start her own business. "I love this land and hope to give back to my hometown with what I have learned," Du said. Over the past year, Du has utilized online platforms to sell local agricultural products, while also capturing the essence of rural life through her camera during her spare time. In April of this year, Du achieved a significant milestone as she obtained her driving license of tractor and combine harvester. "The past few days have been incredibly busy. I bar

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT HARVEST-DU MENGYUAN (CN)

(240603) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo shows Du Mengyuan operating a combine harvester through the wheat fields in Quxing Township in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 31, 2024. Amidst the golden waves of wheat and the roar of machinery, 22-year-old Du Mengyuan, a female machine operator, skillfully maneuvers a combine harvester through the fields. Growing up in a rural village, Du Mengyuan developed a deep connection with the land. After graduating from university in 2023, she made the bold decision to return to her hometown and start her own business. "I love this land and hope to give back to my hometown with what I have learned," Du said. Over the past year, Du has utilized online platforms to sell local agricultural products, while also capturing the essence of rural life through her camera during her spare time. In April of this year, Du achieved a significant milestone as she obtained her driving license of tractor and combine harves

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT HARVEST-DU MENGYUAN (CN)

(240603) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Du Mengyuan measures a wheat field in Quxing Township in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 31, 2024. Amidst the golden waves of wheat and the roar of machinery, 22-year-old Du Mengyuan, a female machine operator, skillfully maneuvers a combine harvester through the fields. Growing up in a rural village, Du Mengyuan developed a deep connection with the land. After graduating from university in 2023, she made the bold decision to return to her hometown and start her own business. "I love this land and hope to give back to my hometown with what I have learned," Du said. Over the past year, Du has utilized online platforms to sell local agricultural products, while also capturing the essence of rural life through her camera during her spare time. In April of this year, Du achieved a significant milestone as she obtained her driving license of tractor and combine harvester. "The past few days have been incredibly busy. I barely

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT HARVEST-DU MENGYUAN (CN)

(240603) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Du Mengyuan checks wheat in the fields in Quxing Township in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 31, 2024. Amidst the golden waves of wheat and the roar of machinery, 22-year-old Du Mengyuan, a female machine operator, skillfully maneuvers a combine harvester through the fields. Growing up in a rural village, Du Mengyuan developed a deep connection with the land. After graduating from university in 2023, she made the bold decision to return to her hometown and start her own business. "I love this land and hope to give back to my hometown with what I have learned," Du said. Over the past year, Du has utilized online platforms to sell local agricultural products, while also capturing the essence of rural life through her camera during her spare time. In April of this year, Du achieved a significant milestone as she obtained her driving license of tractor and combine harvester. "The past few days have been incredibly busy. I barely have time to

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT HARVEST-DU MENGYUAN (CN)

(240603) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows Du Mengyuan operating a combine harvester through the wheat fields in Quxing Township in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 31, 2024. Amidst the golden waves of wheat and the roar of machinery, 22-year-old Du Mengyuan, a female machine operator, skillfully maneuvers a combine harvester through the fields. Growing up in a rural village, Du Mengyuan developed a deep connection with the land. After graduating from university in 2023, she made the bold decision to return to her hometown and start her own business. "I love this land and hope to give back to my hometown with what I have learned," Du said. Over the past year, Du has utilized online platforms to sell local agricultural products, while also capturing the essence of rural life through her camera during her spare time. In April of this year, Du achieved a significant milestone as she obtained her driving license of tractor and combine harvester. "The past fe

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT HARVEST-DU MENGYUAN (CN)

(240603) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Du Mengyuan measures a wheat field in Quxing Township in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 31, 2024. Amidst the golden waves of wheat and the roar of machinery, 22-year-old Du Mengyuan, a female machine operator, skillfully maneuvers a combine harvester through the fields. Growing up in a rural village, Du Mengyuan developed a deep connection with the land. After graduating from university in 2023, she made the bold decision to return to her hometown and start her own business. "I love this land and hope to give back to my hometown with what I have learned," Du said. Over the past year, Du has utilized online platforms to sell local agricultural products, while also capturing the essence of rural life through her camera during her spare time. In April of this year, Du achieved a significant milestone as she obtained her driving license of tractor and combine harvester. "The past few days have been incredibly busy. I barely have time to eat,

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CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT-HARVEST (CN)

(240526) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A farmer harvests wheat in the fields in Beidingzhuang Village in Weishi County, Kaifeng City of central China's Henan Province, May 26, 2024. Henan Province is gearing up for a massive wheat harvest, with an estimated 85 million mu (approximately 5.67 million hectares) of wheat expected to be harvested around May 27, according to the province's agricultural department. This year, Henan has planned an extensive deployment of agricultural machinery to ensure a smooth and efficient harvest. A total of 4 million units of various types of agricultural machinery will be utilized. As of 5:00 PM on May 26, Henan has already successfully harvested 13.999 million mu (approximately 933,267 hectares) of wheat. (Photo by Li Xinyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT-HARVEST (CN)

(240526) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows farmers harvesting wheat in the fields in Beidingzhuang Village in Weishi County, Kaifeng City of central China's Henan Province, May 26, 2024. Henan Province is gearing up for a massive wheat harvest, with an estimated 85 million mu (approximately 5.67 million hectares) of wheat expected to be harvested around May 27, according to the province's agricultural department. This year, Henan has planned an extensive deployment of agricultural machinery to ensure a smooth and efficient harvest. A total of 4 million units of various types of agricultural machinery will be utilized. As of 5:00 PM on May 26, Henan has already successfully harvested 13.999 million mu (approximately 933,267 hectares) of wheat. (Photo by Li Xinyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT-HARVEST (CN)

(240526) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows farmers harvesting wheat in the fields in Beidingzhuang Village in Weishi County, Kaifeng City of central China's Henan Province, May 26, 2024. Henan Province is gearing up for a massive wheat harvest, with an estimated 85 million mu (approximately 5.67 million hectares) of wheat expected to be harvested around May 27, according to the province's agricultural department. This year, Henan has planned an extensive deployment of agricultural machinery to ensure a smooth and efficient harvest. A total of 4 million units of various types of agricultural machinery will be utilized. As of 5:00 PM on May 26, Henan has already successfully harvested 13.999 million mu (approximately 933,267 hectares) of wheat. (Photo by Li Xinyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT-HARVEST (CN)

(240526) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A farmer harvests wheat in the fields in Beidingzhuang Village in Weishi County, Kaifeng City of central China's Henan Province, May 26, 2024. Henan Province is gearing up for a massive wheat harvest, with an estimated 85 million mu (approximately 5.67 million hectares) of wheat expected to be harvested around May 27, according to the province's agricultural department. This year, Henan has planned an extensive deployment of agricultural machinery to ensure a smooth and efficient harvest. A total of 4 million units of various types of agricultural machinery will be utilized. As of 5:00 PM on May 26, Henan has already successfully harvested 13.999 million mu (approximately 933,267 hectares) of wheat. (Photo by Li Xinyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a scene at a traditional Chinese musical instrument workshop in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Instrument maker Xu Yachong processes a guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese musical instrument, in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, April 17, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Instrument maker Xu Bing sells guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese musical instrument, via livestreaming in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 13, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Shao Zedong)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sells guzheng, also known as Chinese zither, via livestreaming in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 13, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Shao Zedong)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sells guzheng, also known as Chinese zither, via livestreaming in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 13, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-LANKAO-TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT(CN)

(240514) -- LANKAO, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Instrument maker Xu Bing plays guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese musical instrument, at home in Lankao County of Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, May 13, 2024. In recent years, Lankao County has vigorously developed the traditional musical instrument industry in an effort to fully utilize paulownia trees, which are bountiful in the county. Lankao County is now home to more than 200 traditional musical instrument enterprises, providing guzheng, guqin, pipa, and other traditional Chinese musical instruments. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-PLA NAVY-75 ANNIVERSARY (CN)

(240424) -- QINGDAO, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 22, 2024 shows naval vessel Kaifeng open to public visit at Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province. This year marks the 75th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. (Photo by Liu Zaiyao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-PLA NAVY-75 ANNIVERSARY (CN)

(240424) -- QINGDAO, April 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 22, 2024 shows naval vessels Kaifeng and Handan open to public visit in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. This year marks the 75th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. (Photo by Liu Zaiyao/Xinhua)

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try on fireproof suits at the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 22, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by Ma Jiewen/Xinhua)

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns to tie knot at the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 22, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by Ma Jiewen/Xinhua)

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo shows people visiting navy vessels at the pier 3 in Qingdao Port of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 21, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by Ma Jiewen/Xinhua)

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try on fireproof suits at the pier 3 in Qingdao Port of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 21, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by Ma Jiewen/Xinhua)

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 in Qingdao Port of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 21, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by Ma Jiewen/Xinhua)

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children learn flag language at the pier 3 in Qingdao Port of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 21, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo shows people visiting supply ship Kekexilihu (front) at the pier 3 in Qingdao Port of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 21, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by Ma

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo shows people visiting a navy vessel at the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 22, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by M

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People pose for photos with a navel soldier on the missile destroyer Guiyang at the pier 3 in Qingdao Port of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 21, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by Ma

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(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-QINGDAO-NAVY VESSELS-PUBLIC EVENT (CN)

(240422) -- QINGDAO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo shows people visiting navy vessels at the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, April 22, 2024. The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy holds open day events in multiple coastal cities including Qingdao around April 23 to mark the 75th anniversary of its founding. From April 20 to 24, the public in Qingdao will be able to tour the missile destroyers Guiyang, Shijiazhuang and Kaifeng, missile frigate Handan, supply ship Kekexilihu, and submarine rescue vessel Hongzehu at the pier 3 and the Qingdao International Sailing Center pier. Most of the vessels have been involved in major missions such as escort mission in the Gulf of Aden, overseas port visits and joint exercises. In addition to Qingdao, the navy said it would organize simultaneous open day activities at its barracks in other cities, including Dalian, Yantai, Ningbo, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Haikou and Sanya. (Photo by Ma

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-SPRING FESTIVAL-CULTURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240216) -- ZHENGZHOU, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Feb. 12, 2024 shows people visiting the Millennium City Park in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province. During the Spring Festival holiday, various cultural tourism events across central China's Henan Province have attracted lots of tourists. (Photo by Tan Yuzeng/Xinhua)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-SPRING FESTIVAL-CULTURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240216) -- ZHENGZHOU, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a folk performance at a scenic spot in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 12, 2024. During the Spring Festival holiday, various cultural tourism events across central China's Henan Province have attracted lots of tourists. (Photo by Tan Yuzeng/Xinhua)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-SPRING FESTIVAL-CULTURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240216) -- ZHENGZHOU, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a folk performance at a scenic spot in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 12, 2024. During the Spring Festival holiday, various cultural tourism events across central China's Henan Province have attracted lots of tourists. (Photo by Tan Yuzeng/Xinhua)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-SPRING FESTIVAL-CULTURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240216) -- ZHENGZHOU, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Feb. 12, 2024 shows people watching a folk performance at the Millennium City Park in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province. During the Spring Festival holiday, various cultural tourism events across central China's Henan Province have attracted lots of tourists. (Photo by Tan Yuzeng/Xinhua)

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(HenanPixels)CHINA-HENAN-SPRING FESTIVAL-CULTURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240216) -- ZHENGZHOU, Feb. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a folk performance at the Wansuishan scenic spot in Kaifeng City, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 13, 2024. During the Spring Festival holiday, various cultural tourism events across central China's Henan Province have attracted lots of tourists. (Photo by Tan Yuzeng/Xinhua)

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Azerbaijani expat explores traditional Chinese tea art in central China

STORY: Azerbaijani expat explores traditional Chinese tea art in central China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: KAIFENG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMIN GANBAROV, Azerbaijani expat living in China's Zhengzhou 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WANG DONG, President of Kaifeng Tea Culture Research Association 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EMIN GANBAROV, Azerbaijani expat living in China's Zhengzhou 4. various of tea making skills 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG DONG, President of Kaifeng Tea Culture Research Association 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): EMIN GANBAROV, Azerbaijani expat living in China's Zhengzhou 7. STANDUP 6 (Chinese): WANG DONG, President of Kaifeng Tea Culture Research Association 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): EMIN GANBAROV, Azerbaijani expat living in China's Zhengzhou 9. various of tea making skills 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): WANG DONG, President of Kaifeng Tea Culture Research Association 11. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): EMIN GANBA