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Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link Construction - China

Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link Construction - China

GUANGZHOU, June 29, 2024 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 10, 2022 shows people working on a piece of concrete girder of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The 24-km-long cross-sea link is scheduled to open to traffic on June 30. Once operational, the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan will be reduced from the current two hours to approximately 30 minutes. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-ZHONGSHAN-LINK (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-ZHONGSHAN-LINK (CN)

(240629) -- GUANGZHOU, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 10, 2022 shows people working on a piece of concrete girder of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in south China's Guangdong Province. Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It consists of one underwater tunnel, two bridges and two artificial islands, making it one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world. The 24-km-long cross-sea link is scheduled to open to traffic on June 30. Once operational, the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan will be reduced from the current two hours to approximately 30 minutes. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid

STORY: Turkish parliament approves Sweden's NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. photos of the Turkish parliament voting on the bill of Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO in the Grand National Assembly 2. various of Turkish parliament (shooting time: Dec. 22, 2023) 3. various of the headquarters of NATO (April 4, 2023) 4. File footage of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Türkiye (shooting time: Nov. 8, 2022) 5. various of a high council meeting of Türkiye-Sweden-Finland and NATO in Türkiye (shooting time: June 14, 2023) STORYLINE: Turkish lawmakers on Tuesday approved a long-delayed bill on Sweden's bid to become the 32nd member of NATO. The Turkish parliament voted on the bill after a debate in the Grand National Assembly. A total of 346 lawmakers participated in the voting, with 287 votes in favor, 55 against, and four abstentions. Turkish Pres

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Maiden Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concludes in Yaounde

STORY: Maiden Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concludes in Yaounde SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: The first edition of the Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concluded in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, on Thursday. The event was attended by senior government officials from Cameroon and diplomats representing various Asian countries. "Its objective is to strengthen friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Cameroon and its Asian partners," said Cameroon's Foreign Minister Lejeune Mbella Mbella during the event's opening. He said that the initiative aims to enhance mutual understanding, expand people-to-people exchanges, and promote cultural cooperation between Cameroon and Asian nations. Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development Alamine Ousmane Mey emphasized Cameroon's "excellent" trade relations with Asian countries. "Between 2017 and 2022, Asian countries account

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5 killed in Jerusalem shooting attack

STORY: 5 killed in Jerusalem shooting attack SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shooting attack 2. various of the attack site STORYLINE: At least five people, including two gunmen, were killed in a shooting attack on Thursday morning in Jerusalem, according to police and emergency services. Two gunmen opened fire at a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem before being killed on the spot, Israel police said in a statement. A 24-year-old woman was announced dead at the scene, while two elderly victims died of wounds in hospital, emergency service Magen David Adom was quoted by local media as saying. The attack occurred almost a year after the same bus stop witnessed a deadly bombing attack on Nov. 23, 2022. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV)

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

China Highway Traffic Mileage Ranks First in The World

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - Aerial photo shows the Taicang section of the Shenyang - Haikou Expressway in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, Nov 24, 2023. According to the regular press conference of the Ministry of Transport held on November 23, 2023, by the end of 2022, the total mileage of China's highways will reach 5.35 million kilometers, an increase of 1.12 million kilometers in 10 years; The length of expressways opened to traffic reached 177,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world.

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese, European firms' expansion of cooperation key to stabilizing global supply chain

Xinhua Headlines: Chinese, European firms' expansion of cooperation key to stabilizing global supply chain

(230926) -- FRANKFURT, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luo Hongxing (L), the overseas marketing director of Foshan Juyang New Energy Co., Ltd., discusses business with overseas customers during a trade delegation's visit to Europe, on Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY-DINOSAUR EGG (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY-DINOSAUR EGG (CN)

(230519) -- LONGYAN, May 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows a researcher working on a part of fossilized dinosaur eggs discovered in Huangzhu Village of Shanghang County, Longyan City, southeast China's Fujian Province. TO GO WITH "Fossilized dinosaur egg found in east China's Fujian" (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Drawing from the ice a booming industry, China's old industrial base speeds its way for new growth

Xinhua Headlines: Drawing from the ice a booming industry, China's old industrial base speeds its way for new growth

(230325) -- BEIJING, March 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the Beidahu ski resort in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Shufen cleans her homestay in Nangou village, near Beidahu Ski Resort, northeast China's Jilin Province on Nov. 21, 2022. Driven by winter sports economy, an increasing number of villagers have found their way to wealth. The 53-year-old Yu Shufen is among the first individuals in her village to run a homestay for skiers. Yu established her homestay to provide catering and accommodation for skiers 13 years ago. Her business nowadays can generate hundreds of thousands of yuan in revenue each snow season. "Winter is the busiest time of the year in our village nowadays, and winter sports economy has become a golden opportunity for us to achieve wealth," says Yu. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin wit

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WMO-INTERVIEW

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WMO-INTERVIEW

(230324) -- GENEVA, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Wenjian, assistant secretary-general of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), speaks in an interview with Xinhua News Agency in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 19, 2022. China's advancements in meteorological science and technology have benefited not only its own population but also the rest of the world, Zhang has said. TO GO WITH "Interview: China's cutting-edge meteorological technology is benefiting world, says WMO official" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's strong recovery shores up foreign firms

Xinhua Headlines: China's strong recovery shores up foreign firms

(230324) -- BEIJING, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2022 shows a multi-function medical rescue unit at the booth of Mercedes-Benz during the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FARMER-MYSTERY VEG BOX (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-FARMER-MYSTERY VEG BOX (CN)

(230128) -- HUANGSHAN, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Tao and his father package vegetables in Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: New farmer boosts rural development with 'mystery veg box'" (Xinhua/Guo Chen)

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CHINA-ANHUI-FARMER-MYSTERY VEG BOX (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-FARMER-MYSTERY VEG BOX (CN)

(230128) -- HUANGSHAN, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Tao (R) delivers packaged vegetables to a delivery man in Yixian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 24, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: New farmer boosts rural development with 'mystery veg box'" (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-FIREWORKS-FRENCH DESIGNER (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-FIREWORKS-FRENCH DESIGNER (CN)

(230124) -- NANCHANG, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier watches the fireworks drama "Love of Fireworks" at the Wanzai ancient town of Wanzai County, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 14, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: French designer makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks" (Xinhua/Zhu Yunuo)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-FIREWORKS-FRENCH DESIGNER (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-FIREWORKS-FRENCH DESIGNER (CN)

(230124) -- NANCHANG, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2022 shows the fireworks drama "Love of Fireworks" in the Wanzai ancient town of Wanzai County, east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: French designer makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-FIREWORKS-FRENCH DESIGNER (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-FIREWORKS-FRENCH DESIGNER (CN)

(230124) -- NANCHANG, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier (L) and Zeng Ming discuss about a fireworks drama at the Wanzai ancient town of Wanzai County, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 14, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: French designer makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks" (Xinhua/Zhu Yunuo)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-STOLEN ARTIFACTS-RETRIEVAL

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-STOLEN ARTIFACTS-RETRIEVAL

(221128) -- DAMASCUS, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows retrieved artifacts at the Syrian national museum in Damascus, Syria. Around 35,000 stolen Syrian artifacts have been retrieved by the authorities since the beginning of the 11-year war in Syria, an antiquities official told Xinhua on Sunday. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Syria retrieves around 35,000 stolen artifacts during 11-year war: official

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Richarlison (L) of Brazil shoots to score during the Group G match between Brazil and Serbia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(SP)XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-SPORT

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring during the Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ras Abu Aboud (974) Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

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Inflation bites into Christmas market sales in Slovakia

STORY: Inflation bites into Christmas market sales in Slovakia DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:06:30 LOCATION: Bratislava CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Christmas markets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Slovak): PETER, Manager of a food stand 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Slovak): ANNA, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Slovak): GABRIEL, Visitor STORYLINE: After a two-year break caused by the mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, the popular Christmas markets returned to town squares across Slovakia. This time around, the managers of the stands had another issue of concern to deal with -- inflation. The pre-Christmas period is traditionally dedicated to buying gifts and visiting the Christmas markets, which pop up in the center of each town in early December and end before Christmas night and are comprised of various stands offering food, drinks and local crafts. This year, the markets in Bratislava were open between Nov. 25 and Dec. 22. The most popular food here by far was the so-called Gypsy roast -- fried chicken or pork meat in a bu

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) performs his trademark high jump celebration after scoring from the penalty spot during the second half of a World Cup Group H football match against Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo pumps his fist after scoring from the penalty spot during the second half of a World Cup Group H football match against Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (front) controls the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group H football match against Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (top) heads the ball in front of the goal during the first half of a World Cup Group H football match against Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) carries the ball towards the goal during the first half of a World Cup Group H football match against Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) kisses the ball before taking a penalty during the second half of a World Cup Group H football match against Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, on Nov. 24, 2022.

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CHINA-WORLD'S LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDOR-COMPLETION (CN)

CHINA-WORLD'S LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDOR-COMPLETION (CN)

(221220) -- BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the Baihetan hydropower station, which straddles the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan in southwest China. The Baihetan hydropower station, the world's second-largest in terms of total installed capacity, went fully operational Tuesday in the upper section of the Yangtze River in southwest China, according to China Three Gorges Corporation. Its operation marked the completion of the world's largest clean energy corridor, where six mega hydropower stations on the Yangtze work to transmit electricity from the resource-rich west to energy-consuming regions in the east. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-WORLD'S LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDOR-COMPLETION (CN)

CHINA-WORLD'S LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDOR-COMPLETION (CN)

(221220) -- BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the water outlet of the Baihetan hydropower station, which straddles the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan in southwest China. The Baihetan hydropower station, the world's second-largest in terms of total installed capacity, went fully operational Tuesday in the upper section of the Yangtze River in southwest China, according to China Three Gorges Corporation. Its operation marked the completion of the world's largest clean energy corridor, where six mega hydropower stations on the Yangtze work to transmit electricity from the resource-rich west to energy-consuming regions in the east. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-WORLD'S LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDOR-COMPLETION (CN)

CHINA-WORLD'S LARGEST CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDOR-COMPLETION (CN)

(221220) -- BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the ultra-high-voltage (UHV) power transmission circuit of the Baihetan hydropower station, which straddles the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan in southwest China. The Baihetan hydropower station, the world's second-largest in terms of total installed capacity, went fully operational Tuesday in the upper section of the Yangtze River in southwest China, according to China Three Gorges Corporation. Its operation marked the completion of the world's largest clean energy corridor, where six mega hydropower stations on the Yangtze work to transmit electricity from the resource-rich west to energy-consuming regions in the east. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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Xinhua Headlines: China builds world's largest clean energy corridor

Xinhua Headlines: China builds world's largest clean energy corridor

(221220) -- CHENGDU, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the Baihetan hydropower station, which straddles the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan in southwest China. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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