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Endangered animals thrive in China's Sichuan due to improving ecological environment

STORY: Endangered animals thrive in China's Sichuan due to improving ecological environment SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wild animals STORYLINE: The ecological environment in Nianlong Township, Seda County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, is well-preserved. The area is home to primitive forest, nature reserve, and other abundant wildlife resources. Rare protected animals such as Tibetan antelope, white-lipped deer, blue eared pheasant, argali sheep, and wild yak are distributed across the area. With the improvement of ecological environment, the populations of various endangered animals have continuously increased. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

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Over 100 white-lipped deer spotted in NW China nature reserve

STORY: Over 100 white-lipped deer spotted in NW China nature reserve DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of white-lipped deer in Qilian Mountains National Nature Reserve STORYLINE: More than 100 white-lipped deer were recently spotted in Qilian Mountains National Nature Reserve, northwest China's Gansu Province. The white-lipped deer, a unique Chinese species under first-class national protection, lives in the area at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 meters. It primarily inhabits high-altitude grasslands within the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and its surrounding areas. Notably, it has been classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Qilian Mountains National Nature Reserve in Gansu is rich in wildlife resources, serving as a hub of biological diversity in Northwestern China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lanzhou, China. (XHTV)

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(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee takes a rest while patrolling at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 21, 2023 shows a group of blue sheep at Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows a group of white-lipped deer at Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger p

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee patrols at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, which brings them a

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows Gecho Chopee taking photos while patrolling at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an e

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee patrols at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, which brings them a

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee takes a rest while patrolling at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee takes photos while patrolling at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows a griffon vulture at Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, w

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee patrols at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 21, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, which brings them a

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee (R) and Tsering Nima patrol at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 21, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position,

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 21, 2023 shows a snow leopard at Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, whic

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2023 shows a golden eagle at Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, whic

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee checks out a white-lipped deer that has been recently hunted at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 21, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here wit

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee (back) stays with his family in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, which brings them a

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee patrols at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 22, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, which brings them a

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee prepares a meal while patrolling at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 21, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger posit

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CHINA-QINGHAI-YUSHU-ANGSAI CANYON-RANGER (CN)

(230225) -- YUSHU, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gecho Chopee checks out blue sheep hair at the Angsai Canyon in Angsai Township of Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 21, 2023. Gecho Chopee is an ecological ranger of Sanjiangyuan National Park. He is responsible for patrolling a section of the Angsai Canyon in Qinghai Province. The unique climatic and geographical conditions have created a diverse ecosystem in the Angsai Canyon and made it a good habitat for a number of rare species such as snow leopards, Tibetan blue bear, lynx and white-lipped deer. Before 2005, snow leopards were rarely seen at the Angsai Canyon. With the continuous efforts of environmental protection, there are more snow leopards in the canyon in recent years. The improvement of ecological environment brings snow leopards a better life, so does the herders' families. Starting from 2018, local government has provided each herder family here with an ecological ranger position, w

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Senior N. Korean diplomat heads to Russia

PYONGYANG, North Korea, Oct. 27 Kyodo - North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Sin Hong Chol is pictured at Beijing's international airport on Oct. 27, 2018, as he transits to visit Russia. Sin was tight-lipped when asked by reporters about the purpose of his trip.

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Noda remains tight-lipped on timing of general election

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda answers reporters' questions in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2012. Noda remained tight-lipped on when he will call a general election.

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Hakuho hurting over bout-rigging scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho remains tight-lipped during a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2011. The Mongolian yokozuna commented for the first time on the match-fixing sandal, denying any involvement and saying the cancellation of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament due to the scandal has put a ''hole'' in his heart. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Hoshino tight-lipped on return from U.S.

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers Senior Director Senichi Hoshino, touted as one of promising candidates to serve as manager of the Central League club Yomiuri Giants next season, remains tight-lipped as he arrives at Kansai International Airport from a trip to the United States on Aug. 25.

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Tanaka tight-lipped on how he will respond to no-confidence vote

NAGANO, Japan - Photographers and reporters swarm around Nagano Gov. Yasuo Tanaka as he comes out of his residence in Nagano on July 6. He remained cautious about how to respond to a no-confidence motion against him which passed the previous day. Asked whether he will dissolve the prefectural assembly, resign or wait until he automatically loses the post, Tanaka, 46, only said, ''What I will do is to try to understand how the people in the prefecture think about it.''

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Suzuki opts to ''observe the developments''

TOKYO, Japan - Muneo Suzuki, a senior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker and one of key players at the center of the political drama over a Foreign Ministry decision to bar two Japanese nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from the international Afghan donor conference in Tokyo on Jan. 21, sits tight-lipped in the Diet building Jan. 29. Suzuki denied any involvement in the ministry's decision on NGO participation, saying only that he will ''observe the developments'' of the case.

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CHINA-QINGHAI-SANJIANGYUAN NATIONAL PARK-WHITE-LIPPED DEER (CN)

(220325) -- XINING, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 24, 2022 shows a herd of white-lipped deer at the source of the Lancang River section of the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Sanjiangyuan, meaning the "source of three rivers," is home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers. The ecological system has been steadily improving in recent years in the Sanjiangyuan National Park, making it a habitat of an increasing number of wild animals. The white-lipped deer, under China's first-class national protection, who live in forests and grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau, have been witnessed in the Sanjiangyuan National Park. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-SANJIANGYUAN NATIONAL PARK-WHITE-LIPPED DEER (CN)

(220325) -- XINING, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 24, 2022 shows a herd of white-lipped deer at the source of the Lancang River section of the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Sanjiangyuan, meaning the "source of three rivers," is home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers. The ecological system has been steadily improving in recent years in the Sanjiangyuan National Park, making it a habitat of an increasing number of wild animals. The white-lipped deer, under China's first-class national protection, who live in forests and grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau, have been witnessed in the Sanjiangyuan National Park. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-SANJIANGYUAN NATIONAL PARK-WHITE-LIPPED DEER (CN)

(220325) -- XINING, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 24, 2022 shows a herd of white-lipped deer at the source of the Lancang River section of the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Sanjiangyuan, meaning the "source of three rivers," is home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers. The ecological system has been steadily improving in recent years in the Sanjiangyuan National Park, making it a habitat of an increasing number of wild animals. The white-lipped deer, under China's first-class national protection, who live in forests and grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau, have been witnessed in the Sanjiangyuan National Park. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-SANJIANGYUAN NATIONAL PARK-WHITE-LIPPED DEER (CN)

(220325) -- XINING, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 24, 2022 shows a herd of white-lipped deer at the source of the Lancang River section of the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Sanjiangyuan, meaning the "source of three rivers," is home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers. The ecological system has been steadily improving in recent years in the Sanjiangyuan National Park, making it a habitat of an increasing number of wild animals. The white-lipped deer, under China's first-class national protection, who live in forests and grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau, have been witnessed in the Sanjiangyuan National Park. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-QINGHAI-SANJIANGYUAN NATIONAL PARK-WHITE-LIPPED DEER (CN)

(220325) -- XINING, March 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 24, 2022 shows a herd of white-lipped deer at the source of the Lancang River section of the Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Sanjiangyuan, meaning the "source of three rivers," is home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers. The ecological system has been steadily improving in recent years in the Sanjiangyuan National Park, making it a habitat of an increasing number of wild animals. The white-lipped deer, under China's first-class national protection, who live in forests and grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau, have been witnessed in the Sanjiangyuan National Park recently. (Xinhua/Li Zhanyi)

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Suzuki opts to ''observe the developments''

TOKYO, Japan - Muneo Suzuki, a senior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker and one of key players at the center of the political drama over a Foreign Ministry decision to bar two Japanese nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from the international Afghan donor conference in Tokyo on Jan. 21, sits tight-lipped in the Diet building Jan. 29. Suzuki denied any involvement in the ministry's decision on NGO participation, saying only that he will ''observe the developments'' of the case.

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Hoshino tight-lipped on return from U.S.

OSAKA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers Senior Director Senichi Hoshino, touted as one of promising candidates to serve as manager of the Central League club Yomiuri Giants next season, remains tight-lipped as he arrives at Kansai International Airport from a trip to the United States on Aug. 25. (Kyodo)

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Button refuses to confirm F1 future ahead of Suzuka GP

Racing driver Jenson Button speaks at a press conference at the Suzuka circuit in Mie Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 24, 2015, ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix on Sept. 27. Button was tight-lipped about his future in Formula One amid reports he would retire at the end of 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Senior N. Korean diplomat heads to Russia

North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Sin Hong Chol is pictured at Beijing's international airport on Oct. 27, 2018, as he transits to visit Russia. Sin was tight-lipped when asked by reporters about the purpose of his trip. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho hurting over bout-rigging scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho remains tight-lipped during a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2011. The Mongolian yokozuna commented for the first time on the match-fixing sandal, denying any involvement and saying the cancellation of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament due to the scandal has put a ''hole'' in his heart. (Pool photo by Kyodo News) (Kyodo)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, left, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. On the right side is seen cow called Jabulani. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, left, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. On the right side is seen cow called Jabulani. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, right, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. On the left side is seen cow called Jabulani. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, left, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. On the right side is seen cow called Jabulani. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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southern white rhinoceros, southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum)

Gaya, three years old cow of southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is seen for the first time in a large outdoor enclosure, on March 19, 2020, in Dvur Kralove nad Labem Zoo, Czech Republic. Gaya comes from Beauval Zoo in central France. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)