Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (2nd from R) poses for a photo in front of Kuang Si Falls in the ancient Lao capital of Luang Prabang on Nov. 20, 2025.

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko poses for a photo in front of Kuang Si Falls in the ancient Lao capital of Luang Prabang during her official trip to Laos on Nov. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko poses for a photo in front of Kuang Si Falls in the ancient Lao capital of Luang Prabang during her official trip to Laos on Nov. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

Swiss Watch AP 150th Anniversary Royal Oak Offshore Sunset Party in Taipei

Swiss Watch AP 150th Anniversary Royal Oak Offshore Sunset Party in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Taiwanese actor Kuang Chen Chang attends the 150th anniversary Royal Oak Offshore Sunset Party of Audemars Piguet in Taipei, China on October 29, 2025.

Swiss Watch AP 150th Anniversary Royal Oak Offshore Sunset Party in Taipei

Swiss Watch AP 150th Anniversary Royal Oak Offshore Sunset Party in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - OCTOBER 29, 2025 - Taiwanese actor Kuang Chen Chang attends the 150th anniversary Royal Oak Offshore Sunset Party of Audemars Piguet in Taipei, China on October 29, 2025.

Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Chinese director and screenwriter Bi Gan poses for a photocall after receiving a Special Prize for the film "Kuang ye shi dai" (Resurrection) during the closing ceremony at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Chinese director and screenwriter Bi Gan poses for a photocall after receiving a Special Prize for the film "Kuang ye shi dai" (Resurrection) during the closing ceremony at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Chinese director and screenwriter Bi Gan poses for a photocall after receiving a Special Prize for the film "Kuang ye shi dai" (Resurrection) during the closing ceremony at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Cannes - Palme D'Or Winners Photocall

Chinese director and screenwriter Bi Gan poses for a photocall after receiving a Special Prize for the film "Kuang ye shi dai" (Resurrection) during the closing ceremony at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2025. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louis Vuitton Opening Ceremony in Taipei

Louis Vuitton Opening Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2024 - Taiwanese actor Kuang-Chen Chang attends the opening ceremony of Louis Vuitton flagship store in Taipei, Taiwan province, China, Nov 29, 2024.

Louis Vuitton Opening Ceremony in Taipei

Louis Vuitton Opening Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2024 - Taiwanese actor Kuang-Chen Chang attends the opening ceremony of Louis Vuitton flagship store in Taipei, Taiwan province, China, Nov 29, 2024.

Louis Vuitton Opening Ceremony in Taipei

Louis Vuitton Opening Ceremony in Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2024 - Taiwanese actor Kuang-Chen Chang attends the opening ceremony of Louis Vuitton flagship store in Taipei, Taiwan province, China, Nov 29, 2024.

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

The Chinese couple, Wang An Qi and Kuang Ning Xin, second place in the final of the Inline Freestyle Pair Slalom specialty, during the "World Skateboard Games Italy 2024"

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

The Chinese couple, Wang An Qi and Kuang Ning Xin, second place in the final of the Inline Freestyle Pair Slalom specialty, during the "World Skateboard Games Italy 2024"

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

The Chinese couple, Wang An Qi and Kuang Ning Xin, second place in the final of the Inline Freestyle Pair Slalom specialty, during the "World Skateboard Games Italy 2024"

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

The Chinese couple, Wang An Qi and Kuang Ning Xin, second place in the final of the Inline Freestyle Pair Slalom specialty, during the "World Skateboard Games Italy 2024"

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

The Chinese couple, Wang An Qi and Kuang Ning Xin, second place in the final of the Inline Freestyle Pair Slalom specialty, during the "World Skateboard Games Italy 2024"

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

The Chinese couple, Wang An Qi and Kuang Ning Xin, second place in the final of the Inline Freestyle Pair Slalom specialty, during the "World Skateboard Games Italy 2024"

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

The Chinese couple, Wang An Qi and Kuang Ning Xin, second place in the final of the Inline Freestyle Pair Slalom specialty, during the "World Skateboard Games Italy 2024"

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

- Skateboard - World Skateboard Games Italy 2024 - Rome

The Chinese couple, Wang An Qi and Kuang Ning Xin, second place in the final of the Inline Freestyle Pair Slalom specialty, during the "World Skateboard Games Italy 2024"

(SP)CHINA-HOTAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-FOURTH STAGE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HOTAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-FOURTH STAGE (CN)

(240525) -- HOTAN, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Driver Hu Guohua of China and his pilot Kuang Jingen of China (Front) compete during the fourth stage at the 2024 Taklimakan Rally, China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

(SP)CHINA-HOTAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-FOURTH STAGE (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HOTAN-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-FOURTH STAGE (CN)

(240525) -- HOTAN, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Driver Hu Guohua of China and his pilot Kuang Jingen of China (Front) compete during the fourth stage at the 2024 Taklimakan Rally, China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 25, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

A Brighter Summer Day

A Brighter Summer Day

Kuang Ting and Cheng Huei on one of their rare times off together, New Taipei City, Taiwan, 2019 ‘Gay men in Taiwan think that manly gay men are more popular because when we were young we were told that we should be manly, don’t act like a girl! So when we grow up we want to find someone very masculine to compensate the lack of masculinity we should have. When I see straight guys playing basketball for example, even now I still wish I could be more like them. These big muscly American guys, competitive, real men. But what is a real man? I still need to learn how to break this stereotype, but this is a life long challenge.’ Kuang Ting Kuang Ting (right) and Cheng Huei have been together for nine years. Cheng Huei was exhausted on their day off as he works long hours. He is in the army and doesn’t feel safe to come out with his coworkers. Kuang Ting works as a part time English teacher. Cheng Huei only came out to his parents officially because he wanted to get married. He literally came out to his family the d

LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SI WATERFALL

LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SI WATERFALL

(231231) -- VIENTIANE, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 30, 2023 shows the view of Kuang Si waterfall in Luang Prabang, Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SI WATERFALL

LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SI WATERFALL

(231231) -- VIENTIANE, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 30, 2023 shows people visiting the Kuang Si waterfall in Luang Prabang, Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SI WATERFALL

LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SI WATERFALL

(231231) -- VIENTIANE, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor enjoys the view of Kuang Si waterfall in Luang Prabang, Laos, Dec. 30, 2023. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SI WATERFALL

LAOS-LUANG PRABANG-KUANG SI WATERFALL

(231231) -- VIENTIANE, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 30, 2023 shows the view of Kuang Si waterfall in Luang Prabang, Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

CHINA-HONG KONG-MAINLAND-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS-EXCHANGE (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-MAINLAND-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231029) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kuang Yukun (L) works with Yeung Yiu-cheong at Princess Margaret Hospital in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Hong Kong, mainland healthcare professionals exchange brings mutual inspiration" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

CHINA-HONG KONG-MAINLAND-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS-EXCHANGE (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-MAINLAND-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231029) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kuang Yukun speaks during an interview at Princess Margaret Hospital in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Hong Kong, mainland healthcare professionals exchange brings mutual inspiration" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

CHINA-HONG KONG-MAINLAND-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS-EXCHANGE (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-MAINLAND-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS-EXCHANGE (CN)

(231029) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kuang Yukun (R) and Yeung Yiu-cheong walk along a corridor at Princess Margaret Hospital in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 12, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Hong Kong, mainland healthcare professionals exchange brings mutual inspiration" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

Serve people with heart: delivery woman in China's Xiamen

STORY: Serve people with heart: delivery woman in China's Xiamen DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delivery woman working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KUANG XIAOYU, Delivery woman STORYLINE: Kuang Xiaoyu, 32, has been a delivery woman in east China's Xiamen for more than five years. She delivers about 100 parcels on average every day. Kuang says that though her work was hard sometimes as it requires physical strength, she enjoys it very much most of the time. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KUANG XIAOYU, Delivery woman "If someone has a very urgent delivery, when he or she receives it from me, the person usually thanks me many times. I feel happy and fulfilled at those moments. The most important thing in this job is to serve people with heart." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xiamen, China. (XHTV)

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-VOLLEYBALL-AVC CUP-WOMEN

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG CITY-VOLLEYBALL-AVC CUP-WOMEN

(220821) -- PASIG CITY, Aug. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Coach Kuang Qi of China instructs the players during the Pool A match between China and South Korea at the 2022 AVC (Asian Volleyball Confederation) Cup for Women in Pasig City, the Phillipines, Aug. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Schools in Shanghai disinfected for class resumption

STORY: Schools in Shanghai disinfected for class resumption DATELINE: May 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KUANG YUANMING, Leader of disinfection mission, Shanghai Jiyou Environmental Protection Technology Co., LTD. STORYLINE: Many high schools and middle schools in Shanghai are being disinfected to get ready for students' return. High school students in junior and senior years can go back to campus starting from June 6. Middle school students in their final year can also resume offline classes starting from June 13. The city has now closed all clinical services in schools converted into makeshift hospitals. Disinfection of these schools will be finished by Sunday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KUANG YUANMING, Leader of disinfection mission, Shanghai Jiyou Environmental Protection Technology Co., LTD. "In the first round, we sterilize all the areas used as quarantine cabins and remove beds and quilts. Then we started the second round of disin

Taiwan holds live-fire drill ahead of China military exercises

Taiwan holds live-fire drill ahead of China military exercises

Artillery units fire during Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Sept. 10, 2015, to test the island's ability to fend off an attack from China. China announced the same day it will hold live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait for three days from Sept. 11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Taiwan President Tsai looks to build "new" military

Taiwan President Tsai looks to build "new" military

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen delivers a speech during the Han Kuang military exercise in Pingtung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 25, 2016, the first time she has attended the annual event as commander-in-chief since taking office in May. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo