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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in the kitchen of a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber enjoys food at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber (L) shakes hands with a fan in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's pop

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity grad

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks with his sister Aya about social media content performance in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Manda

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in the kitchen of a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber (R) works with a video producer in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlo

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlo

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity grad

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity gradually grew among

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in the kitchen of a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlog

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in the kitchen of a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlog

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber (L) shakes hands with a fan in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity graduall

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularit

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber enjoys food at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity gr

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks with his sister Aya about social media content performance in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Ira

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video at a local restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularit

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber (R) works with a video producer in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity grad

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"Laowai" in China | Iraqi food vlogger gains millions of fans in China

(240601) -- CHENGDU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi food vlogger Ahmed Mohammed Jaber records a video in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 28, 2024. Dressed in a smart suit, Ahmed Mohammed Jaber talks to the camera in Mandarin with an accent, commencing his latest food tasting vlog. Ahmed, also known by the Chinese name Wang Lixuan, hails from Iraq though it is the food vlogger's tenth year in China. Born in 1994, Ahmed's childhood memories were filled with the agonies of war and displacement. In 2014, he moved to China. In 2018, Ahmed took part in a video training competition and learned basic video editing and content managing skills. Later, during a trip, he recorded himself as he enjoyed the local food while making comments. He uploaded the video online, where it attracted a large number of viewers. Encouraged by this success, Ahmed went on to produce more food tasting videos, which received positive feedback. The Mandarin-speaking Iraqi food vlogger's popularity gradually grew among

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Chinese Language courses open for local people in Myanmar

STORY: Chinese Language courses open for local people in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony for the Chinese Language training project STORYLINE: China's CITIC, in cooperation with the China Cultural Center in Yangon and other organizations, launched a Chinese Language training project for local people in Myanmar on Friday. The language training project aims to improve the vocational skills of local people and enhance their competency for future employment opportunities, especially at Chinese companies in Myanmar, according to CITIC Myanmar. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Ma Chuanfu, deputy general manager of CITIC Myanmar, said the company has implemented multiple projects in Myanmar since 2014, benefiting hundreds of thousands of local people. U Kyaw Kyaw Soe, manager of the training project, said that nearly 70 students were enrolling in the three-month Ch

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Indonesia's economy grows 5.11 pct in Q1

STORY: Indonesia's economy grows 5.11 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of the financial sector in Indonesia 3. various of a port in Indonesia 4. various of Jakarta STORYLINE: Indonesia's economy grew by 5.11 percent year on year in the first quarter of this year, Statistics Indonesia BPS announced on Monday. The quarterly growth marks the highest for a first quarter since 2015, said acting head of BPS Amalia Widyasanti, adding the Southeast Asian country had recorded a growth of 5.12 percent in the first quarter of 2014. However, "Compared to the previous quarter, economic growth contracted 0.83 percent," said the official at a press conference. The main contributors to the economic growth in the first quarter in terms of production are the processing, trade, construction and mining sectors, according to her. "In the first quarter of 2024, the manufacturing

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Hungarian works to foster cultural understanding in China

STORY: Hungarian works to foster cultural understanding in China SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people interacting with the "magic wall" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEVEN BACK, Representative of the Hungarian National Museum in China and the CEO of Back & Rosta 3. various of Steven Back working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEVEN BACK, Representative of the Hungarian National Museum in China and the CEO of Back & Rosta STORYLINE: At the Shanghai Museum, a "magic wall" has attracted many audiences. With just a gentle touch on the screen, the details, stories, and translations of Chinese cultural relics in different languages have been displayed. The developer of this "magic wall" is Steven Back, a Hungarian who has launched "Magic Wall" technology with his team since 2014. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEVEN BACK, Representative of the Hungarian National Museum in China and the CEO of Back & Rosta "Th

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Yemen's national museum reopens in pilot operation after more than a decade

STORY: Yemen's national museum reopens in pilot operation after more than a decade DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the National Museum of Yemen in Sanaa, Yemen's capital STORYLINE: The National Museum in Sanaa, Yemen, has reopened its doors recently to the public in a two-week test operation after being closed for more than a decade due to war. The museum houses a collection of artifacts that span thousands of years of Yemen's history, including ancient coins, jewelry, and pottery. The reopening of the museum was met with joy by many Yemenis, who see it as a symbol of hope for the future. It is also a major boost for the tourism industry in Yemen, which has been devastated by the war. In 2015, Yemen received just 100,000 tourists, down from more than 1 million in 2014. The museum's director, Abbad bin Ali Al-Hayyan, said that the museum is currently open for limited hours, but that they hope to expand hours and services in the future. He

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Japan's real wages slump most in nearly decade

STORY: Japan's real wages slump most in nearly decade DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's real wages in the fiscal year 2022 registered the steepest decline since 2014 as price increases outpaced the growth in nominal wages, official data showed Tuesday. In the fiscal year from April 2022 to March 2023, inflation-adjusted real wages fell by 1.8 percent from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. This marked the sharpest decline since a 2.9-percent drop in the fiscal year 2014 when an increase in consumption tax led to higher prices. Nominal monthly wages rose by 1.9 percent in the last fiscal year to an average of 326,308 yen, the fastest growth in over 30 years. However, inflation outpaced such gains by experiencing a climb of 3.8 percent due to surging prices in food, electricity, and gas. During the period, regular salary, including base pay, rose 1.1 percent, wh

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Rally held in Yemen's capital to mark Unity Day

STORY: Rally held in Yemen's capital to mark Unity Day DATELINE: May 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a rally held in Sanaa to mark the Unity Day of Yemen 2. various of Yemenis performing traditional dance 3. various of the national flag of Yemen STORYLINE: Yemenis rally on Monday in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, to mark the 33rd anniversary of the Unity Day of Yemen. Unity Day of Yemen commemorates the unification of North Yemen and South Yemen, which took place on May 22 in 1990. Yemen has been mired in a civil war since late 2014 when the Houthi militia seized control of several northern provinces and forced the Saudi-backed Yemeni government out of the capital Sanaa. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sanaa. (XHTV)

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I hope relationship between Central Asian countries and China will get closer: Kyrgyz expat

STORY: I hope relationship between Central Asian countries and China will get closer: Kyrgyz expat DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): BAKTYGUL RAIMBEKOVA, Teacher, North Minzu University 2. various of Baktygul Raimbekova's daily life in Yinchuan STORYLINE: "I hope that the relationship between Central Asian countries and China will get closer and we will find more good projects for cooperation," says Baktygul Raimbekova, a Kyrgyz expat living in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): BAKTYGUL RAIMBEKOVA, Teacher, North Minzu University "Hello, my Chinese name is Bahe. I am from Kyrgyzstan and now I'm living in Yinchuan, capital of China's Ningxia. I teach Russian at North Minzu University. I remember when I began teaching in 2014, many students were afraid to greet others or express themselves. They might be very shy, and some students may be relatively traditional. But now, every student, wow, I can't imagine it, every student sta

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Midwestern U.S. city mayor eyes rebuilding strong economic partnership with China

STORY: Midwestern U.S. city mayor eyes rebuilding strong economic partnership with China DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: DETROIT, the United States CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Detroit 2. various of the White House and U.S. Capitol building 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL E. DUGGAN, Mayor of Detroit 4. various of streets of America 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL E. DUGGAN, Mayor of Detroit STORYLINE: Michael E. Duggan, mayor of Detroit, the largest city in the midwestern U.S. state of Michigan, said that Detroit is "very anxious" to rebuild "a strong economic partnership with the Chinese economy." Duggan, who has been the mayor of Detroit since 2014, made the remarks in response to a question by Xinhua at a recent Zoom briefing on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation and Trade Ministerial Meetings. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL E. DUGGAN, Mayor of Detroit "Our relationship with the Chinese is something that needs to be restarted. It was somethi

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Japan's current account surplus plunges in FY 2022

STORY: Japan's current account surplus plunges in FY 2022 DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo 2. various of ports 3. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's current account surplus in fiscal year 2022 dived 54 percent from the previous period, owing to a record trade deficit due to price surges in imports and a weaker yen, official data showed on Thursday. According to the finance ministry's preliminary report, the current account surplus in the fiscal period from April 2022 to March 2023 stood at 9.23 trillion yen (68.85 billion U.S. dollars), hitting the lowest level since fiscal 2014. Imports were up 35 percent to 117.68 trillion yen while exports rose 16.3 percent to 99.62 trillion yen, the data showed. The deficit in goods trade widened to 18.06 trillion for the fiscal year, which is regarded by market watchers as the main reason for the country's bleaker balance of payments. As the deficit

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China's Dong becomes first woman to conquer all 14 peaks above 8,000m

STORY: China's Dong becomes first woman to conquer all 14 peaks above 8,000m DATELINE: May 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Dong Hongjuan ascending the Mount Shishapangma STORYLINE: Chinese mountaineer Dong Hongjuan has become the first woman to conquer all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters on earth. Dong, 42, successfully ascended to the summit of 8,027-meter Mount Shishapangma on May 26, which was confirmed by the international mountaineering summit website 8000ers.com on Sunday. Dong reached the summit of Mt. Qomolangma in 2013, completed Cho Oyu and Gasherbrum II in 2014, Qogir (K2), Nanga Parbat and Gasherbrum I in 2017, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Broad in 2018, Annapurna in 2021, Makalu, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu in 2022. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lhasa, China. (XHTV)

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Mountaintop airport in China's Guangxi sees passenger traffic growth in Q1

STORY: Mountaintop airport in China's Guangxi sees passenger traffic growth in Q1 DATELINE: May 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial view of the karst mountainous area 2. various of Hechi airport STORYLINE: A mountaintop airport in China's Guangxi has seen strong passenger traffic growth in the first quarter of this year. The Hechi Airport, with an altitude of 677 meters, is the highest airport in Guangxi. The numbers of flights and passenger traffic in Q1 increased by 118% and 226.79% respectively, compared with 2019. The airport's runway has a length of 2,200 meters and a width of 45 meters. The airport opened to traffic in August 2014, and now operates three flight routes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

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Man recalls brother's kamikaze mission

FUKUOKA, Japan - A photo of kamikaze pilot Yukio Araki in the final months of World War II is shown by his elder brother Seiichi in Kiriu, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 1, 2014. Yukio went on a suicide mission at age 17 from a base in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in May 1945.

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Spring Airlines launches Japan services

NARITA, Japan - A Spring Airlines Co. passenger jet arrives to a water-spraying welcome at Narita airport, near Tokyo, on Aug. 1, 2014, the same day the Japanese unit of the Chinese budget carrier commenced three domestic routes after twice postponing the launch originally planned for May.

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Japan-N. Korea talks

BEIJING, China - Senior Japanese and North Korean officials hold talks at the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on July 1, 2014. Japan and North Korea discussed the specifics of a major deal struck in May, under which Pyongyang promised to investigate its past abductions of Japanese nationals.

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Japan-N. Korea talks

BEIJING, China - Junichi Ihara (2nd from L), the head of Asian affairs at the Japanese Foreign Ministry, and Song Il Ho (3rd from R), the North Korean ambassador in charge of normalizing diplomatic ties with Tokyo, hold talks at the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on July 1, 2014. Japan and North Korea discussed the specifics of a major deal struck in May, under which Pyongyang promised to investigate its past abductions of Japanese nationals.

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Japan-N. Korea talks

BEIJING, China - Junichi Ihara (R), the head of Asian affairs at the Japanese Foreign Ministry, and Song Il Ho (C), the North Korean ambassador in charge of normalizing diplomatic ties with Tokyo, head for their meeting at the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on July 1, 2014. Japan and North Korea discussed the specifics of a major deal struck in May, under which Pyongyang promised to investigate its past abductions of Japanese nationals.

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Japan-N. Korea talks

BEIJING, China - Junichi Ihara (R), the head of Asian affairs at the Japanese Foreign Ministry, shakes hands with Song Il Ho, the North Korean ambassador in charge of normalizing diplomatic ties with Tokyo, ahead of their talks at the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on July 1, 2014. Japan and North Korea discussed the specifics of a major deal struck in May, under which Pyongyang promised to investigate its past abductions of Japanese nationals.

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Japan-N. Korea talks

BEIJING, China - Junichi Ihara (R), the head of Asian affairs at the Japanese Foreign Ministry, and Song Il Ho, the North Korean ambassador in charge of normalizing diplomatic ties with Tokyo, head for their meeting at the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on July 1, 2014. Japan and North Korea discussed the specifics of a major deal struck in May, under which Pyongyang promised to investigate its past abductions of Japanese nationals.

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Japan-N. Korea talks

BEIJING, China - Junichi Ihara (R), the head of Asian affairs at the Japanese Foreign Ministry, and Song Il Ho, the North Korean ambassador in charge of normalizing diplomatic ties with Tokyo, head for their meeting at the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on July 1, 2014. Japan and North Korea discussed the specifics of a major deal struck in May, under which Pyongyang promised to investigate its past abductions of Japanese nationals.

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Japan-N. Korea talks

BEIJING, China - Photo shows the North Korean Embassy in Beijing on July 1, 2014, ahead of a meeting there between senior Japanese and North Korean officials. Japan and North Korea discussed the same day the specifics of a major deal struck in May, under which Pyongyang promised to investigate its past abductions of Japanese nationals.

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Urban Animal Album

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka named AL pitcher of the month

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka of Japan throws during a practice session before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 3, 2014, after earning American League pitcher of the month honors for May. In six starts, the 25-year-old righty went 5-1 with an ERA of 1.88 over 43 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees' Tanaka named AL pitcher of the month

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka of Japan throws during a practice session before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium in New York on June 3, 2014, after earning American League pitcher of the month honors for May. In six starts, the 25-year-old righty went 5-1 with an ERA of 1.88 over 43 innings.

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Tanaka earns 8th win

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Tanaka earns 8th win

NEW YORK, Untied States - New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka starts a game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 31, 2014. Tanaka allowed a run in eight innings and earned his eighth win as the Yankees beat the Twins 3-1.

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Urawa midfielder Umesaki scores game-winning goal

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Kofu midfielder Cristiano scores equalizer before loss at home

KOFU, Japan - Midfielder Cristiano da Silva (R) of Ventforet Kofu scores an equalizer past Urawa Reds goalkeeper Nobuhiro Kato before the J-League club succumbed 2-1 at home in the first round of the Nabisco Cup soccer competition in Kofu, eastern Japan, on May 28, 2014.