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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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Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit sits on the branch of a tree with her rifle resting nearby in Erbil, Iraq, on May 1, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SUQIAN, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Illustration: College Entrance examination voluntary filling, July 1, 2024, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China. In recent years, some examinees and parents are keen to pay for voluntary filling services for the college entrance examination. According to IIMedia Consulting, the market payment scale of China's college entrance examination voluntary filling in 2023 will be 950 million yuan.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Illustration: College Entrance examination voluntary filling, July 1, 2024, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China. In recent years, some examinees and parents are keen to pay for voluntary filling services for the college entrance examination. According to IIMedia Consulting, the market payment scale of China's college entrance examination voluntary filling in 2023 will be 950 million yuan.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Illustration: College Entrance examination voluntary filling, July 1, 2024, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China. In recent years, some examinees and parents are keen to pay for voluntary filling services for the college entrance examination. According to IIMedia Consulting, the market payment scale of China's college entrance examination voluntary filling in 2023 will be 950 million yuan.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Illustration: College Entrance examination voluntary filling, July 1, 2024, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China. In recent years, some examinees and parents are keen to pay for voluntary filling services for the college entrance examination. According to IIMedia Consulting, the market payment scale of China's college entrance examination voluntary filling in 2023 will be 950 million yuan.

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Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:08 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Voice on site: "Okay, okay. Everything is OK." On May 18, 2023, Li Shengtao successfully glided off Mt. Qomolangma's South Col from an altitude of about 8,000 meters to the base camp area on the Nepali side. He became the first Chinese to accomplish this remarkable feat. Voice of Li Shengtao, Chinese paraglider "In May 2023, I successfully flew a paraglider over Mt. Qomolangma. At that moment, it felt as if I touched the sky." "No matter how high you fly, you always need to go back home. By the end of 2023, I returned to Lhasa." Over the past ten years, Li Shengtao has run a camp to promote the sport of paragliding in Xizang. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHENGTAO, Chinese paraglider "Hi, Xinyu." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG XINYU, Paragliding enthusiast "Here is for you." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): L

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Egypt reports growth in electronic payment gateway operations

STORY: Egypt reports growth in electronic payment gateway operations SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ministry of Finance 2. various of Egypt's Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait speaking STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait said on Sunday that the Government Electronic Payment Gateway (GePG) has experienced growth in its operations from July 2023 to May 2024, referring the total value of services processed through GePG reached 2.5 trillion Egyptian pound (EGP) (about 51.9 billion USD) during this period, compared to 2.1 trillion EGP (43.6 billion USD) in the previous fiscal year. The electronic payment service for workers' salaries in the country saw a growth rate of 24 percent, amounting to 299.4 billion EGP (6.21 billion USD), versus 242.2 billion EGP (5.03 billion USD) in the same period of the last fiscal year. The minister further highlighted that the value of the electronic payment service

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Türkiye aims for top 3 global travel destination status by 2028

STORY: Türkiye aims for top 3 global travel destination status by 2028 SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel company TUI STORYLINE: Following a successful year in 2023, Türkiye is targeting a position among the world's top three travel destinations by 2028, industry officials said. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced in May that Türkiye aims to attract 80 million foreign tourists annually within the next four years, aspiring to become one of the top three foreign tourist destinations globally. Currently, Türkiye ranks fourth. Türkiye's ambitious tourism plans are crucial for its economy, which relies heavily on tourism revenue. The nation welcomes millions of foreign visitors each year, providing vital income amid significant economic challenges. "This goal is attainable, but Türkiye has work to

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Chinese solar products, technology benefit local hospital in Uganda

STORY: Chinese solar products, technology benefit local hospital in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EVELYNE NAMUYANJA, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABUBAKARI KALYESUBULA, Medical officer, Ndejje Health Center IV 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ESTHER MPIIRIRWE, Solar energy analyst 5. various of a solar product store STORYLINE: Power outages once plagued Ndejje Health Center IV, a hospital serving 40,000 people, in Uganda's central district of Wakiso. Now, the situation has improved, with solar panels ensuring uninterrupted services, vital for maternal care and vaccine storage. According to Ember, an energy think tank, China's solar exports to Africa surged by 187 percent in the first half of 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EVELYNE NAMUYANJA, Local resident "I came the day before the operation. And all the time throughout the theater, power was on. It was succe

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COFCO's sustainable soybean shipment arrives at Tianjin Port in N China

STORY: COFCO's sustainable soybean shipment arrives at Tianjin Port in N China SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cargo ship STORYLINE: A cargo ship transporting "deforestation-free" soybeans, imported by China's COFCO Group, docked at Tianjin Port on Friday following a month-long voyage from Brazil. These soybeans will then be processed at a local food plant before being delivered to the end customer. The contract, inked in 2023, includes a distinct "deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF)" provision, ensuring that the production of goods does not cause a change to natural ecosystems. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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Children in Gaza hold onto hope for peace amid Palestinian-Israeli conflict

STORY: Children in Gaza hold onto hope for peace amid Palestinian-Israeli conflict SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children in Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IBRAHIM AL-ARABY, Gaza-based Palestinian child 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): JAMAL ABU EISHA, Gaza-based Palestinian child STORYLINE: Despite the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Palestinian children still cling to hope, dreaming to return to their normal life in Gaza soon. Since Oct. 7, 2023, the Israeli army has killed more than 36,200 Palestinians and wounded about 82,000 others in the Gaza Strip, with a significant number being children and women, according to the health authorities in Gaza. A group of UN experts said in April that more than 80% of schools in Gaza had been damaged or destroyed, and at least 625,000 students had no access to education. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IBRAHIM AL-ARABY, Gaza-based Palestinian child "I was displaced from B

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Industrial production costs fall in Italy for 6th consecutive month

STORY: Industrial production costs fall in Italy for 6th consecutive month SHOOTING DATE: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Rome STORYLINE: Industrial producer prices in Italy fell for the sixth consecutive month, the country's statistics entity reported Thursday, due largely to continued decreases in energy costs. The Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) said that prices for industrial producers fell by 0.9 percent in April compared to the previous month. Costs were 5.9 percent below their levels from a year earlier. The trend represents a marked turn-around from 2022 and early 2023, when the key index rose nearly every month and when year-on-year increases regularly topped 30 percent due to the spike in energy prices. Overall inflation in Italy has fallen dramatically since October 2023. This decline has been broadly in line with the drop in producer prices. Still, the rate of decrease in producer

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Former Brazilian football star Kaka visits China's Village Super League

STORY: Former Brazilian football star Kaka visits China's Village Super League SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: RONGJIANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of former Brazilian footballer Kaka visiting the Village Super League in Guizhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAKA, Former Brazilian footballer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAKA, Former Brazilian footballer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARCO SEGATTO, Italian student at Guizhou University 5. various of audience watching the game STORYLINE: Former Brazilian footballer Kaka paid a visit on Monday to the Village Super League in Rongjiang County in China's Guizhou Province. In 2023, the Village Super League (VSL), also dubbed "Cun Chao," featuring 20 teams, became a hit in China and the world for its popularity, down-to-earth nature and festive atmosphere. During his visit, Kaka received a warm welcome and gifts such as a batik scarf and a batik jacket, all handmade by local Miao people. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engli

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Chinese truck enterprise expands presence in Central Asian market with tailored products

STORY: Chinese truck enterprise expands presence in Central Asian market with tailored products SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of downtown Xi'an 2. various of SHACMAN trucks 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUI XIANG, Brand manager of Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile Import & Export Co., Ltd., an affiliate company of SHACMAN STORYLINE: Riding the waves of deepening China-Central Asia cooperation, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises have accelerated pace to expand their market presence in five Central Asian countries, namely, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The Shaanxi Automobile Holding Group Co., Ltd. (SHACMAN) is one of them. By introducing customized design and performance of its trucks to meet the specific needs of users, the company exported more than 7,500 heavy trucks to Central Asian countries in 2023, up 110 percent year on year. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUI XIANG, Brand

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China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023

STORY: China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. STORYLINE: China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023, revealing the country's deteriorating human rights situation with facts and figures. The report calls on the U.S. government to take concrete measures to tackle its human rights problems, and respond to the expectations of the American people and international concerns. The report said that the human rights situation in the United States continued to deteriorate in 2023, adding that human rights are becoming increasingly polarized in the country. Noting that civil and political rights have been reduced to mere talk in the United States, the report draws attention to worsening problems including gun violence, partisan fights, police brutality and the ineffective polic

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Vendors, service providers in Cambodia expect more Chinese tourists

STORY: Vendors, service providers in Cambodia expect more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vendors in Cambodia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): EAK VANTHA, Souvenir vendor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KOY PROS, Souvenir vendor STORYLINE: Souvenir vendors and transportation service providers in Cambodia's Siem Reap province say that attracting visitors from China is essential to revitalizing their tourism industry. Souvenir vendor Eak Vantha said that there has been a gradual increase in the number of international tourists, including from China, after the Chinese-financed Siem Reap Angkor International Airport launched commercial operations in November 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): EAK VANTHA, Souvenir vendor "I wish to see a lot of Chinese tourists coming to Cambodia. The more they come, the better our sales will be because they like buying a lot of souvenirs. I think the new airport will help attract more

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Trade exchange volume between Egypt, China hit 13.9 bln USD in 2023

STORY: Trade exchange volume between Egypt, China hit 13.9 bln USD in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:23 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) 2. various of ships laden with goods STORYLINE: The volume of trade exchange between Egypt and China reached 13.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, the Egypt's Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) said on Tuesday. According to the Egyptian website "Egypt Today," the volume of Egyptian exports to China recorded 909 million USD during 2023, while the volume of Egyptian imports from China reached 12.9 billion USD during 2023. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Japan's net external assets hit record 3 tln USD in 2023

STORY: Japan's net external assets hit record 3 tln USD in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's net external assets rose to a record 471.31 trillion yen (3 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2023, up 12.2 percent from a year earlier, as a weak yen inflated the value of foreign stocks, bonds, and other holdings in yen terms, government data showed Tuesday. With the figure increasing for a sixth straight year, Japan retained its position as the world's largest creditor for the 33rd straight year in yen terms, followed by Germany and China as of the end of 2023, according to the Ministry of Finance. Gross external assets, held by the Japanese government, companies and individual investors, rose 11.1 percent to 1,488.34 trillion yen, while external debt went up 10.6 percent to 1,017.04 trillion yen, the ministry said. The yen was 7.0 percent weaker against the U.S. dollar in

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Girona FC celebrates qualification for Champions League

STORY: Girona FC celebrates qualification for Champions League SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: GIRONA, Spain CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration in Girona (courtesy of Girona FC) STORYLINE: Girona FC of the Spanish league (La Liga) celebrated on Sunday afternoon after qualifying to play in the European Champions League next season. Fans swarmed the center of Girona in northeast Spain to show appreciation for the team's historic 2023/24 season. Girona FC placed third in this year's La Liga classification, behind only Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The team secured a place in the Champions League for the 2024/25 season, along with Real Madrid, Barca and Atletico Madrid. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Girona, Spain. (XHTV)

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Journey into China's tea culture: Hengzhou Jasmine tea

STORY: Journey into China's tea culture: Hengzhou Jasmine tea SHOOTING DATE: Recent footage DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of jasmine and tea plants STORYLINE: Jasmine tea is tea scented with the aroma of jasmine blossoms and typically has green tea as its base. When the fresh jasmine flowers are harvested, they are blended with layers of tea leaves. Workers stir the tea leaves and flowers overnight, allowing the leaves to absorb the aromatic scent of the jasmine blossoms. The hot and humid climate and the sandy soil in Hengzhou City of south China's Guangxi provide favorable conditions for jasmine and tea plants to thrive. Hengzhou's jasmine planting area reached 131,000 mu (about 8,733 hectares) in 2023, with a fresh flower yield of 103,000 tonnes. The average price of fresh flowers reached 34 yuan (about 4.7 U.S. dollars) per kilogram, benefiting 340,000 jasmine farmers. The city has over 130 jasmine tea enterprises, generatin

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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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South Chinese city serves pre-cooked food home and abroad

STORY: South Chinese city serves pre-cooked food home and abroad SHOOTING DATE: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: HEZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of pre-made food and production 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MO SUZHENG, Deputy director, Hezhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO YINGXIANG, Head of quality control department of a local food company, Hezhou City 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG YING, Deputy director of a local food production factory, Hezhou City STORYLINE: Thanks to its abundant food resources and advanced processing technology, Hezhou City in south China's Guangxi has seen a rapid growth of pre-cooked food industry in recent years. In 2023, Hezhou's agro-product processing industry, including the ready-made meal industry, created employment for over 2,700 locals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MO SUZHENG, Deputy director, Hezhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau "The agricultura

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China-Central Asia cooperation yields mutual benefits

STORY: China-Central Asia cooperation yields mutual benefits SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's Xi'an (file footage) 2. various of China's Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU ZHE, Teacher at Northwestern Polytechnical University 4. various of Sahedov Begench, a businessman from Turkmenistan 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SAHEDOV BEGENCH, Turkmen businessmen 6. various of China-Europe Railway Express (file footage) STORYLINE: One year ago, the first China-Central Asia Summit held in China's Xi'an set a new platform for good neighborliness and win-win cooperation between China and five Central Asian countries. Over the past year, an increasing number of people have been involved in the growing wave of cooperation between China and Central Asia. In October 2023, China's Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) officially opened its campus in Kazakhstan. SOUNDBITE 1 (

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Malawian president urges traders to utilize int'l markets

STORY: Malawian president urges traders to utilize int'l markets SHOOTING DATE: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair 2. SOUNDBITE (Chichewa): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President 3. various of the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair STORYLINE: Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday urged traders in the country to take advantage of the export market deals the government has signed with China and other international market avenues to increase foreign exchange inflows into the country. The president made the appeal when he officially opened the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair in the country's commercial city of Blantyre. He lamented the gap between the country's imports and exports for the past years, saying that in March 2023, the trade deficit between imports and exports was 177.7 million U.S. dollars, while in the same month, 2024, the gap increased to 194.4 million d

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,857: ministry

STORY: Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 35,857: ministry SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a refugee camp in central Gaza after Israeli attacks STORYLINE: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 35,857, Gaza health authorities said in a press statement on Friday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 57 Palestinians and wounded 93 others, bringing the total death toll to 35,857 and injuries to 80,293 since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out in October 2023. Local sources and eyewitnesses told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes targeted on Friday a residential house in the east of Gaza City. The Civil Defense Service said in a brief statement that its crew recovered the bodies of eight people, including children and women, from under the rubble of the house. Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip to retaliate ag

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Russian hockey professionals help hone skills of Chinese children

STORY: Russian hockey professionals help hone skills of Chinese children SHOOTING DATE: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of students training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): GORIN VALERY, Hockey coach 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): VLADISLAV SHCHERBAKOV, Goalkeeper coach 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN YUCHEN, Student STORYLINE: As an increasing number of children in China have begun learning to play hockey, Russian coaches have come to China's Shenyang to help hone the hockey skills of children. Gorin Valery, a professional hockey player and Vladislav Shcherbakov, a goalkeeper coach, were invited by the Shenyang Hockey Association in 2023. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): GORIN VALERY, Hockey coach "I came to Shenyang because I'm interested in working in international exchanges. I'm aware of the significant improvement in hockey in China in recent years, and I'm eager to share my experience. Given this opportunity,

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Turkish police detain over 8,000 suspects in 11 months over links to failed coup: minister

STORY: Turkish police detain over 8,000 suspects in 11 months over links to failed coup: minister SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish police operation (Courtesy of Turkish Interior Ministry) STORYLINE: A total of 8,153 suspects were detained over the past 11 months across Türkiye over their alleged links to a network accused of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2016, a cabinet minister said Friday. In a post on social media platform X, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said between June 1, 2023, and May 15, a total of 5,191 operations were performed. Of those detained, 1,518 were arrested, and judicial control orders were issued for 1,751 others, he added. In the latest series of police operations, a total of 45 suspects were detained across 18 provinces in the past four days, he said. The suspects were allegedly linked to the Gulen movement, which the Turkish government accused of atte

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Iranian official hails extensive cultural cooperation with China

STORY: Iranian official hails extensive cultural cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: May 19, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the National Museum of Iran 2. SOUNDBITE (Farsi): JEBRAEL NOKANDEH, Director of National Museum of Iran 3. various of the National Museum of Iran STORYLINE: Iran's cooperation with China in the area of cultural heritage is "extensive, friendly and responsible," Director of the National Museum of Iran Jebrael Nokandeh said in Tehran on Saturday. Nokandeh said, as two major cultural heritage hubs in the world, Iran and China, one located in West Asia and the other in East Asia, were connected via the ancient Silk Road, "which is their common heritage." He said the two countries have been promoting cultural cooperation under the framework of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia, which was established in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, in late April 2023. SOUNDBITE (Farsi): JEBRAEL NO

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7 killed by Israeli forces on West Bank

STORY: 7 killed by Israeli forces on West Bank SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: RAMALLAH, Palestine CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israeli army forces storming Jenin in the West Bank STORYLINE: Seven people were killed and nine others injured by the Israeli army in the Palestinian city of Jenin in the northern West Bank on Tuesday morning, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. Israeli forces stormed the city of Jenin and its camp, which led to the outbreak of confrontations concentrated in the vicinity of Jenin camp, Palestinian security sources told Xinhua. Among the dead were a surgical specialist at Jenin Hospital Aseed Jabareen, teacher Allam Jaradat and a student on his way back home, according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA. Since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out in October 2023, the death toll in the West Bank has risen to 513, WAFA noted. The Israel Defense Forces said it launched a counter-terror operation i

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Egypt exports largest quantity of agricultural products in its history in 2023

STORY: Egypt exports largest quantity of agricultural products in its history in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:49 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an open market 2. various of farmers picking up oranges STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Al Sayed Al Qusair said on Tuesday that Egypt exported the largest quantity of agricultural products in its history in 2023 as it amounted to 7.5 million tons, generating revenues worth $8.8 billion. During a cabinet meeting, the minister pointed out that Egypt ranked first in the exports of orange and frozen strawberry. In that context, he clarified that the value of fresh goods reached 3.7 billion U.S. dollars, while that of processed food recorded 5.1 billion dollars. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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(FujianPano) CHINA-FUJIAN-MARICULTURE (CN)

(240521) -- FUZHOU, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2021 shows a mariculture zone in Guanwu Village of Lianjiang County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Situated by the East China Sea, Fujian Province boasts a sea area of 136,000 square km, a rugged coastline and numerous bays and islands, making it an optimal place for developing mariculture. Over the years, Fujian has concentrated on increasing high-quality marine fishery food supplies, and accelerating the upgrading of mariculture while protecting the marine ecological environment. In 2023, Fujian's mariculture output was nearly 5.8 million tonnes, ranking second in the country. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Referees hit the pitch before the start of the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game between SC Dnipro-1 and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Midfielder Oleksandr Pikhalonok of SC Dnipro-1 hits the pitch before the start of the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game against FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Captains - defender Oleksandr Svatok (R) of SC Dnipro-1 and midfielder Taras Stepanenko of FC Shakhtar Donetsk - and referees perform the national anthem before the start of the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Midfielder Newertton (R) of FC Shakhtar Donetsk and defender Oleksandr Svatok of SC Dnipro-1 are seen in action during the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Players of FC Shakhtar Donetsk (white kit) and SC Dnipro-1 (blue kit) hold the banner before the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Players of FC Shakhtar Donetsk (white kit) and SC Dnipro-1 (blue kit) are seen in action during the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Players of SC Dnipro-1 pose for a photo before the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game against FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Former Ukrainian professional footballer Yevhen Seleznov (C) is seen during the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and SC Dnipro-1 at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Manager of SC Dnipro-1 Yurii Maksymov (R) performs the national anthem before the start of the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game against FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - A man with a prosthetic leg performs the national anthem before the start of the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game between SC Dnipro-1 and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Manager of SC Dnipro-1 Yurii Maksymov (R) is seen before the start of the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game against FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Midfielder Newertton (R) of FC Shakhtar Donetsk and defender Oleksandr Svatok of SC Dnipro-1 are seen in action during the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Forward Danylo Sikan (C) of FC Shakhtar Donetsk is seen in action with goalkeeper Yevhenii Volynets (L) and defender Eduard Sarapii (back) of SC Dnipro-1 during the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Midfielder Newertton (R) of FC Shakhtar Donetsk and a player of SC Dnipro-1 are seen in action during the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Young fans are seen after the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game between SC Dnipro-1 and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Midfielder Oleksii Hutsuliak (R) of SC Dnipro-1 is seen in action with defender Valerii Bondar of FC Shakhtar Donetsk during the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Fans of FC Shakhtar Donetsk cheer on their favourite team before the start of the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game against SC Dnipro-1 at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

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Dnipro-1 and Shakhtar Donetsk play to 1-1 draw

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 19, 2024 - Manager of FC Shakhtar Donetsk Marino Pusic (L) is pictured before the start of the 2023/2024 Ukrainian Premier League Round 29 game between SC Dnipro-1 and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at the Dnipro Arena, Dnipro, central Ukraine.