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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

Fans gather at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to witness the final run of a Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

A Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out arrives at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka for its final run on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

Fans gather at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to witness the final run of a Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

A Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out arrives at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka for its final run on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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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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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - White House senior advisor for policy Stephen Miller prior to the arrival of United States President Donald J. Trump, who will present the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the U.S. Military Academy football team in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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BRI Stories | Ancient temple excavation gains progress by joint Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission

(240529) -- LUXOR, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese archaeologist Wen Zhen works at the excavation site of the Montu Temple in Luxor, Egypt, on May 1, 2024. The Montu Temple, located at the Karnak Temple Complex of Egypt's monument-rich city of Luxor, was dedicated to the worship of Montu, a falcon-headed war god. Since late 2018, the first Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission has been working seasonally at the Karnak Temple Complex, inspiring many Egyptian and Chinese experts to strengthen related cooperation. After nearly six years of joint efforts by Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists, the excavation of the once-abandoned Montu Temple, has achieved fruitful results. (Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRI Stories | Ancient temple excavation gains progress by joint Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission

(240529) -- LUXOR, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese archaeologist Gao Wei works at the excavation site of the Montu Temple in Luxor, Egypt, on May 1, 2024. The Montu Temple, located at the Karnak Temple Complex of Egypt's monument-rich city of Luxor, was dedicated to the worship of Montu, a falcon-headed war god. Since late 2018, the first Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission has been working seasonally at the Karnak Temple Complex, inspiring many Egyptian and Chinese experts to strengthen related cooperation. After nearly six years of joint efforts by Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists, the excavation of the once-abandoned Montu Temple, has achieved fruitful results. (Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRI Stories | Ancient temple excavation gains progress by joint Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission

(240529) -- LUXOR, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Archaeologists of a Chinese-Egyptian archaeological mission work at the excavation site of the Montu Temple in Luxor, Egypt, on May 1, 2024. The Montu Temple, located at the Karnak Temple Complex of Egypt's monument-rich city of Luxor, was dedicated to the worship of Montu, a falcon-headed war god. Since late 2018, the first Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission has been working seasonally at the Karnak Temple Complex, inspiring many Egyptian and Chinese experts to strengthen related cooperation. After nearly six years of joint efforts by Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists, the excavation of the once-abandoned Montu Temple, has achieved fruitful results. (Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRI Stories | Ancient temple excavation gains progress by joint Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission

(240529) -- LUXOR, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese archaeologists Jia Xiaobing (C) and Wen Zhen (L) communicate with an Egyptian archaeologist at the excavation site of the Montu Temple in Luxor, Egypt, May 1, 2024. The Montu Temple, located at the Karnak Temple Complex of Egypt's monument-rich city of Luxor, was dedicated to the worship of Montu, a falcon-headed war god. Since late 2018, the first Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission has been working seasonally at the Karnak Temple Complex, inspiring many Egyptian and Chinese experts to strengthen related cooperation. After nearly six years of joint efforts by Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists, the excavation of the once-abandoned Montu Temple, has achieved fruitful results. (Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRI Stories | Ancient temple excavation gains progress by joint Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission

(240529) -- LUXOR, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese archaeologist Jia Xiaobing (L) discusses with teammates about carved stones at the excavation site of the Montu Temple in Luxor, Egypt, on May 1, 2024. The Montu Temple, located at the Karnak Temple Complex of Egypt's monument-rich city of Luxor, was dedicated to the worship of Montu, a falcon-headed war god. Since late 2018, the first Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission has been working seasonally at the Karnak Temple Complex, inspiring many Egyptian and Chinese experts to strengthen related cooperation. After nearly six years of joint efforts by Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists, the excavation of the once-abandoned Montu Temple, has achieved fruitful results. (Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordanian PM inaugurates China-funded road project

STORY: Jordanian PM inaugurates China-funded road project SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: AS-SALT, Jordan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony 2. various of the road 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 4. various of the road 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAHER ABU AL-SAMEN, Jordanian Minister of Public Works and Housing 6. various of the road STORYLINE: Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Monday inaugurated a China-funded road project in the western region of the country. The inauguration ceremony, which was held in As-Salt, a city about 30 km northwest of the Jordanian capital Amman, was also attended by Jordanian Minister of Public Works and Housing Maher Abu Al-Samen and Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong. In September 2018, China and Jordan signed an agreement to renovate and expand the 12.5-km mountainous road, connecting the Jordan Valley with As-Salt, the capital of the

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Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams

STORY: Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinjiang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FERNANDO SANCHEZ CIPITRIA, Football coach, Xinjiang Silk Road Eagle Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NEELS THERIC, Motorcycle racer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Motorcycle racer STORYLINE: In northwest China's Xinjiang, sport is more than just a game. It is a source of inspiration, resilience and unity, fueling dreams and shaping futures in this dynamic corner of the world. Official data revealed that in 2023 alone, Xinjiang built 247 new football fields. A growing number of professional coaches also went to this land of football passion, providing more advanced training for the players. Former Real Madrid youth coach Fernando Sanchez Cipitria returned to Xinjiang for a second stint this year. In 2018, during his first journey, he frequently traveled through cities and villages to scou

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Promotion event highlights China International Import Expo in Istanbul

STORY: Promotion event highlights China International Import Expo in Istanbul SHOOTING DATE: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotional event STORYLINE: A promotion event for the 7th China International Import Expo took place on Friday in Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, attracting nearly 100 representatives from government, business, and academia sectors. Addressing the guest, Wei Xiaodong, consul general of China in Istanbul, emphasized that Türkiye, as an important trade partner of China, has forged a profound connection with the expo since its inception in 2018. "Each year, scores of Turkish enterprises eagerly participate in the exhibition in China, showcasing a diverse array of products spanning from home appliances to food and beyond," he noted. "China eagerly anticipates the increased flow of high-quality Turkish goods and services through this platform," he pointed out, noting that the col

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Vacant homes in Japan hit record 9 mln

STORY: Vacant homes in Japan hit record 9 mln SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of apartments and houses in Tokyo STORYLINE: The number of vacant homes in Japan has climbed to a fresh record of 9 million as of October 2023, up by 510,000 from the previous survey conducted in 2018, the latest government data showed. The tally also made up a record 13.8 percent of the total number of homes in the country, meaning that one in about seven homes is abandoned, according to the internal affairs ministry survey published Tuesday. The rising number can be attributed to an increase in cases where properties are left unattended because single elderly dwellers die or move to nursery homes, according to the ministry. Of the 9 million unoccupied dwellings, the majority at 4.43 million are available for rent, while 330,000 are for sale and 380,000 are empty second dwellings such as vacation homes. The status of the remainin

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CHINA-HAINAN-VISA-FREE-TOURISTS (CN)

(240502) -- HAIKOU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Inbound passengers go through border control at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Meng Xushun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-VISA-FREE-TOURISTS (CN)

(240502) -- HAIKOU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An inbound passenger goes through border control at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Meng Xushun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-VISA-FREE-TOURISTS (CN)

(240502) -- HAIKOU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Inbound passengers go through border control at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Zhu Chenpeng/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-VISA-FREE-TOURISTS (CN)

(240502) -- HAIKOU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Inbound passengers go through border control at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Zhu Chenpeng/Xinhua)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-HORSE BAG-CRAFTSMAN (CN)

(230501) -- LHASA, May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sonam Qoipei (C) chats with his family members in Nang County of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, April 19, 2023. At Sonam Qoipei's workshop of handmade horse bag, various types of horse bags are neatly placed on the cabinets. The horse bag is made of cowhide, which is waterproof. Its making skill was listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Tibet in 2018. Sonam Qoipei, 61, developed a keen interest in making horse bags when he was a child, after he saw the adults in his village riding on horses with the bags. At the age of 21, he studied the craft of making horse bags from a local craftsman. For now, he has become the inheritor of the craft. The process of making horse bags involves dozens of steps, so the production is time-consuming and the output is low, which has hindered its development and inheritance. In 2015, the craftsmanship received a financial support from the local government, so that it can be passed on. In 2022

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-HORSE BAG-CRAFTSMAN (CN)

(230501) -- LHASA, May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sonam Qoipei makes a horse bag in Nang County of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, April 19, 2023. At Sonam Qoipei's workshop of handmade horse bag, various types of horse bags are neatly placed on the cabinets. The horse bag is made of cowhide, which is waterproof. Its making skill was listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Tibet in 2018. Sonam Qoipei, 61, developed a keen interest in making horse bags when he was a child, after he saw the adults in his village riding on horses with the bags. At the age of 21, he studied the craft of making horse bags from a local craftsman. For now, he has become the inheritor of the craft. The process of making horse bags involves dozens of steps, so the production is time-consuming and the output is low, which has hindered its development and inheritance. In 2015, the craftsmanship received a financial support from the local government, so that it can be passed on. In 2022, Sonam Qoipei w

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-HORSE BAG-CRAFTSMAN (CN)

(230501) -- LHASA, May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sonam Qoipei displays a horse bag he made in Nang County of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, April 18, 2023. At Sonam Qoipei's workshop of handmade horse bag, various types of horse bags are neatly placed on the cabinets. The horse bag is made of cowhide, which is waterproof. Its making skill was listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Tibet in 2018. Sonam Qoipei, 61, developed a keen interest in making horse bags when he was a child, after he saw the adults in his village riding on horses with the bags. At the age of 21, he studied the craft of making horse bags from a local craftsman. For now, he has become the inheritor of the craft. The process of making horse bags involves dozens of steps, so the production is time-consuming and the output is low, which has hindered its development and inheritance. In 2015, the craftsmanship received a financial support from the local government, so that it can be passed on. In 2022, Son

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Egyptian Navy receives German-made MEKO-A200 frigate

STORY: Egyptian Navy receives German-made MEKO-A200 frigate SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Alexandria 2. various of a frigate arriving in Alexandria STORYLINE: The Egyptian naval forces received on Sunday a new German-made MEKO-A200 frigate at a base in the coastal province of Alexandria, the Egyptian military said in a statement. Built by Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), the frigate delivery procedures were already completed in Bremerhaven, Germany, in mid-December before the warship headed to Egypt. Named "Al-Qadeer," the new frigate is the third MEKO-A200 warship to be delivered to Egypt out of four frigates contracted between Egypt and TKMS in 2018. The Egyptian Navy received the first frigate, "Al-Aziz," in October 2022 and the second, "Al-Qahhar," in May 2023. The Egyptian military spokesman, Gharib Abdel-Hafez, said in the statement that the "Al-Qadeer" frigate will incre

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