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Sumitomo Mitsui group CEO Jun Ota dies

File photo taken on Dec. 14, 2018, shows Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.'s Jun Ota (L) and Takeshi Kunibe after being appointed the company's president and chairman, respectively. Ota, who became president and CEO in 2019, died on Nov. 25, 2023, due to pancreatic cancer, aged 65.

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Confucius Institute in Czech Republic marks 5th anniversary

STORY: Confucius Institute in Czech Republic marks 5th anniversary SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances at the event STORYLINE: A celebration was held in Prague on Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Confucius Institute of the University of Finance and Administration (VSFS). The celebration highlighted art performances including Chinese dragon dance, qipao dress show and Czech traditional music. The event was attended by VSFS teachers and students, officials from the Chinese embassy, as well as representatives from China Jiliang University, a university based in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou that jointly launched the Confucius Institute with VSFS in 2018. Speaking at the event, Chinese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Feng Biao commended the contributions made by the Confucius Institute in the last five years in advancing language and cultural exchanges between the two

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New strawberry from Tochigi Pref.

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 14 Kyodo - Photo taken in Utsunomiya on Nov. 14, 2018, shows a new variety of strawberry "Tochigi i37," developed by Tochigi Prefecture. The eastern Japan prefecture, with the nation's largest strawberry harvest, plans to put the new type of fruit on sale in a few years if a cultivation test and market study prove to be successful.

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NE China's Harbin emerging as wetland paradise

STORY: NE China's Harbin emerging as wetland paradise DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wetlands in Harbin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XING GUANGYOU, Harbin Forestry and Grassland Administration 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XING GUANGYOU, Harbin Forestry and Grassland Administration STORYLINE: Through years of ecological conservation and restoration efforts, China's Harbin is emerging as a wetland paradise. The northeastern Chinese city boasts 198,700 hectares of wetlands, including one of international importance and 13 national wetland parks. The city was awarded the title of "International Wetland City" in 2018. Its achievements in wetlands protection have earned good returns. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XING GUANGYOU, Harbin Forestry and Grassland Administration "Since Harbin was awarded the title of 'International Wetland City,' the economic and cultural development of the city has been largely boosted. We are providing better ecolog

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Blacksmith in Toyota, Japan

A blacksmith works in the Sanshu Asuke Yashiki interactive museum, where artisans demonstrate handcraft techniques in a traditional Japanese setting, in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New strawberry from Tochigi Pref.

Photo taken in Utsunomiya on Nov. 14, 2018, shows a new variety of strawberry "Tochigi i37," developed by Tochigi Prefecture. The eastern Japan prefecture, with the nation's largest strawberry harvest, plans to put the new type of fruit on sale in a few years if a cultivation test and market study prove to be successful. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Jaroslav Kubera

***FILE PHOTO*** The Chairman of the Czech Senate Jaroslav Kubera speaks at a press conference in Prague on this Nov. 14, 2018, file photo. The upper house of Czech parliamentｴs chairman and a long-term mayor of Teplice, North Bohemia, died in this town all of a sudden at the age of 72 years on Monday, January 20, 2020. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Air pollution in Beijing

Air pollution shrouds Beijing's Tiananmen Square in this photo taken Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Air pollution in Beijing

Air pollution shrouds Beijing's Tiananmen Square in this photo taken Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Exhibition marking 40 years of China's reform and opening-up policy

Photo taken in Beijing on Nov. 14, 2018, shows an exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Paralympic swimmer Dias

Paralympic swimmer Daniel Dias of Brazil poses for a photo with children in Tokyo on Nov. 23, 2018. Dias has won 14 swimming gold medals at the Paralympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's cybersecurity chief Sakurada

Yoshitaka Sakurada, minister in charge of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2018. Sakurada, also the government's cybersecurity strategy chief, has drawn criticism after admitting he has not used a computer in his professional life during a parliamentary committee meeting on Nov. 14. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's cybersecurity chief Sakurada

Yoshitaka Sakurada, minister in charge of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, speaks during a meeting of the House of Representatives' committee on the Cabinet in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2018. Sakurada, also the government's cybersecurity strategy chief, has drawn criticism after admitting he has not used a computer in his professional life. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's cybersecurity chief Sakurada

Yoshitaka Sakurada, minister in charge of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, leaves a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2018. Sakurada, also the government's cybersecurity strategy chief, has drawn criticism after admitting he has not used a computer in his professional life during a parliamentary committee meeting on Nov. 14. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's cybersecurity chief Sakurada

Yoshitaka Sakurada, minister in charge of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2018. Sakurada, also the government's cybersecurity strategy chief, has drawn criticism after admitting he has not used a computer in his professional life during a parliamentary committee meeting on Nov. 14. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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40th anniversary of Chinese reform

People pose for a photo in front of Beijing's National Museum of China on Nov. 14, 2018, where a special exhibition is being held to mark the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up policy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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40th anniversary of Chinese reform

Photos of Chinese President Xi Jinping are on display at Beijing's National Museum of China on Nov. 14, 2018, for a special exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up policy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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40th anniversary of Chinese reform

People look at a model (front) of a domestically built aircraft carrier at Beijing's National Museum of China on Nov. 14, 2018, which is on display for a special exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up policy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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40th anniversary of Chinese reform

Chinese President Xi Jinping is projected on a large video screen set up at Beijing's National Museum of China on Nov. 14, 2018, for a special exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening-up policy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Broadcast equipment fair in Japan

Photo taken Nov. 14, 2018, shows a system developed by Fujitsu Ltd. on display at the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, near Tokyo. The system allows a viewer to feel the floor shake as the players move during a pro basketball game held on a remote site. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Broadcast equipment fair in Japan

Photo taken Nov. 14, 2018, shows a tablet developed by NTT Docomo Inc. on display at the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, near Tokyo. Users can watch a live broadcast of a golf tournament in augmented reality on the tablet. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Broadcast equipment fair in Japan

Photo taken Nov. 14, 2018, shows a system developed by Sony Corp. and NTT Docomo Inc. on display at the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, near Tokyo. The system allows viewers to watch a rugby match with virtual reality without wearing special goggles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Basketball: Memphis Grizzlies' Yuta Watanabe

File photo shows Yuta Watanabe of the Memphis Grizzlies. Watanabe made his second NBA appearance on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star series

Nao Higashihama pitches in Game 5 of the MLB-Japan All-Star series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star series

Nao Higashihama pitches in Game 5 of the MLB-Japan All-Star series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star series

Rhys Hoskins hits a two-run homer in the second inning in Game 5 of the MLB-Japan All-Star series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star series

Kazuma Okamoto hits a solo home run in the second inning in Game 5 of the MLB-Japan All-Star series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 14, 2018 (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star series

Kazuma Okamoto hits a solo home run in the second inning in Game 5 of the MLB-Japan All-Star series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star series

Akitake Okada (R) allows an RBI single to Carlos Santana in the sixth inning in Game 5 of the MLB-Japan All-Star series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 14, 2018 (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star series

Members of Japanese baseball's all-star team celebrate after a 6-5 win over the MLB All-Stars in Game 5 of their series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 14, 2018 (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Air pollution in Beijing

Tourists wear face masks due to severe air pollution in Beijing on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Air pollution in Beijing

A man wears a face mask due to severe air pollution in Beijing on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Air pollution in Beijing

Police officers wear face masks due to severe air pollution in Beijing on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Air pollution in Beijing

People walk in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in heavy smog due to severe air pollution on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Figure skating: Hanyu in Moscow

Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu arrives in Moscow on Nov. 14, 2018, for the Rostelecom Cup. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Figure skating: Hanyu in Moscow

Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu arrives in Moscow on Nov. 14, 2018, for the Rostelecom Cup. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan PM Abe at RCEP meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) attends a leaders' meeting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2018. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan PM Abe at RCEP meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (with headphones) attends a leaders' meeting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2018. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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ASEAN-Japan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are pictured in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2018. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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ASEAN-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (5th from L) and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations wave for a group photo in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kisenosato's 4th consecutive loss

Japanese grand champion Kisenosato falls to his fourth consecutive defeat on the fourth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kisenosato's 4th consecutive loss

Japanese grand champion Kisenosato is pictured in the dressing room after falling to his fourth consecutive defeat on the fourth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kisenosato's 4th consecutive loss

Japanese grand champion Kisenosato falls to his fourth consecutive defeat on the fourth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Kisenosato's 4th consecutive loss

Japanese grand champion Kisenosato falls to his fourth consecutive defeat on the fourth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Okinawa governor in U.S.

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki speaks to reporters after meeting with officials from the U.S. Department of State and the Defense Department in Washington on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe-Putin talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to reporters after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe-Putin talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to reporters after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Senior N. Korean official in South

Ri Jong Hyok (C), vice chairman of North Korea's Korea Asia-Pacific Peace Committee, speaks to reporters upon his arrival at South Korea's Incheon International Airport on Nov. 14, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Senior N. Korean official in South

Ri Jong Hyok (C), vice chairman of North Korea's Korea Asia-Pacific Peace Committee, arrives at South Korea's Incheon International Airport on Nov. 14, 2018, to attend an international symposium. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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ASEAN-Japan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (4th from L) and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations wave for a group photo in Singapore on Nov. 14, 2018. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo