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High-grade gold ore found off remote island south of Tokyo

High-grade gold ore found off remote island south of Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 21 Kyodo - An illustration shows the location of Aogashima Island (arrow) in the Pacific. A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo said on June 2, 2016 that it discovered high-grade gold ore in 2015 in a hydrothermal deposit at an underwater volcanic crater off Aogashima Island in the Izu Island chain over 350 kilometers south of Tokyo.(Kyodo)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231202) -- BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 30, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. This year's climate conference has garnered notable global attention as it marks the conclusion of the Global Stocktake, the first-ever two-year assessment of the world's collective progress toward the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The conference, running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, will welcome more than 70,000 delegates from around the globe in a bid to work out a worldwide solution to the pressing climate issues facing the planet and all mankind. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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China's BYD to sell midsize electric bus in Japan

STORY: China's BYD to sell midsize electric bus in Japan SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of photos of the BYD electric buses in Kyoto STORYLINE: China's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD will start to sell a new model of midsize electric bus in Japan to meet the growing demand for green public transportation. The J7 midsize electric bus tailored for the Japanese market has a range of 250 km and is priced at 36.5 million Japanese yen (about 240,000 U.S. dollars), according to a press conference of BYD Japan Co., Ltd. on Tuesday. The model is set to begin accepting reservations starting from Jan. 1, 2024, with deliveries expected in the fall of 2025. The Chinese auto giant made its entry into the Japanese electric bus market in 2015 by delivering five electric buses in Kyoto. Currently, BYD holds a share of over 70 percent in the Japanese electric bus market and aims

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China sends emergency aid to Nepal for quake-hit areas

STORY: China sends emergency aid to Nepal for quake-hit areas SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:53 LOCATION: POKHARA, Nepal CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Chinese emergency relief materials at Nepal 2. various of unloading of Chinese emergency aid 3. various of the handover ceremony STORYLINE: A batch of Chinese emergency relief materials for earthquake-hit areas in western Nepal was transported to Pokhara International Airport on Wednesday. Two Chinese cargo planes landed at the airport with 600 cotton tents and 4,600 blankets worth 5 million RMB yuan (690,000 U.S. dollars). Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song attended the handover ceremony. Shrestha noted that China has always supported Nepal in its economic development, and provided assistance in the time of crisis and need, such as during the 2015 earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are pleased to say that we h

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Japan beat Dominican Republic in Premier 12 baseball

Japan beat Dominican Republic in Premier 12 baseball

TAIPEI, Nov. 13 Kyodo - Japan's Sho Nakata acknowledges the crowd after his team beat the Dominican Republic 4-2 in a Premier 12 Group B game at Taiyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan on Nov. 12, 2015.

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Abe, Park hold 1st talks amid row over "comfort women" issue

Abe, Park hold 1st talks amid row over "comfort women" issue

SEOUL, Nov. 2 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) shakes hands with South Korean President Park Geun Hye ahead of their first one-on-one meeting at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on Nov. 2, 2015. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Miyakawa finishes 4th in women's floor exercise

Japan's Miyakawa finishes 4th in women's floor exercise

GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 2 Kyodo - Japan's Sae Miyakawa performs during the women's floor exercise at the world gymnastics championships in Glasgow, Scotland, on Nov. 1, 2015. Miyakawa received 14.933 points to rank equal 4th.

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Papier-mache sheep manufactured in Fukushima Pref.

Papier-mache sheep manufactured in Fukushima Pref.

KORIYAMA, Japan - Manufacturing of papier-mache sheep is at its peak at an artisan village in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2014, as 2015 falls on the Year of the Sheep. Nearly 2,000 paper sheep are expected to be made by late January 2015.

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COP20 president eyes draft agreement for new framework

COP20 president eyes draft agreement for new framework

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, minister of state for environment in Peru and president of the United Nations Twentieth Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP20) in Lima this December, gives an interview in Denmark's Copenhagen on Nov. 2, 2014. He said he aims to have an agreement on a draft at COP20 for the planned establishment of the new framework at the end of 2015.

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Ecuadorian livestreaming anchor sees good opportunities in China

STORY: Ecuadorian livestreaming anchor sees good opportunities in China DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat 2. various of Tefa and her husband 3. various of Tefa cooking 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat 6. various of Tefa working 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TEFA, Ecuadorian expat "Hello! My name is Tefa and I'm from Ecuador. I have been living in China for ten years. My friends say I'm like a native here." Ten years ago, Tefa married her Chinese boyfriend and settled down in Shenyang, China's Liaoning Province. She started studying Chinese at Shenyang Normal University in 2015. From not understanding Chinese and not getting used to Chinese food to being familiar with China and falling in love with it, Tefa said everything about China was new to her. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TEFA, E

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Qing Dynasty shipwreck transferred to dock near Huangpu River

STORY: Qing Dynasty shipwreck transferred to dock near Huangpu River DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the shipwreck transferring work STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent "This is Ding Ting from Xinhua News Agency. Behind me is the new home to Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck near the Huangpu River, which used to be the site of Shanghai Shipyard with a history of about 120 years." An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai on Nov. 21 and transferred to the dock via the Yangpu Bridge as scheduled. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. The sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a ke

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China wins Men's World Team Chess Championship

STORY: China wins Men's World Team Chess Championship DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:38 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Men's World Team Chess Championship 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEN YANG, Captain of the Chinese chess team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU SHANGLEI, Chinese player STORYLINE: China won the 2022 Men's World Team Chess Championship after beating the reigning Chess Olympiad champion Uzbekistan in the final Friday in Jerusalem. China won twice 2.5-1.5 in the double-header final match to win the title for the third time, after taking the gold in 2015 and 2017. China won the first match thanks to a win by Bai Jinshi over Shamsiddin Vokhidov, with tied games in the other three boards. In the second match, Li Di overcame Ortik Nigmatov, while the other three games of the match again ended in a draw. China's Lu Shanglei and Xu Xiangyu contributed two draws each, against Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov respectively. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEN YANG, Capta

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Made-in-China souvenirs all the rage at World Cup

STORY: Made-in-China souvenirs all the rage at World Cup DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the products of Guangdong Cheche Cultural Development Co., Ltd. and WAGON International Co., Ltd. 2. various of employees working at factories 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN LEIGANG, Director of Guangdong Cheche Cultural Development Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG YUMIN, Manager of WAGON International Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The cute plushy mascot of La'eeb, coffee mugs, mini statues of the official emblem, and even the replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy, popular souvenirs you get at the ongoing Qatar World Cup may come from China. Guangdong Cheche Cultural Development company in south China's Guangdong Province is a manufacturer of the 2022 FIFA World Cup souvenirs. To ensure the smooth production and distribution of souvenirs, the company started to work with the Qatar World Cup organizing committee in 2015. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker fixes the body of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 21, 2022. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows the protected mast of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a part of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker checks the lifting of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 21, 2022. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows the protected mast of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members wrap up the mast of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck for protection at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 21, 2022. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows the mast of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck surfacing at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows the mast of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck surfacing at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a part of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows the mast of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck surfacing at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a part of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a part of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a part of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers prepare items to fix the body of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China, on Nov. 21, 2022. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows the mast of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck (L, C) surfacing at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a part of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows the mast of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck surfacing at the salvage operation site in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a part of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck lifted out of waters in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE  (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-SALVAGE (CN)

(221121) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. A milestone in China's underwater archaeology efforts, the sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a key underwater survey. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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