CHINA-MIGRATORY BIRD SANCTUARIES-UNESCO-HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-MIGRATORY BIRD SANCTUARIES-UNESCO-HERITAGE (CN)

(240726) -- BEIJING, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Migratory birds fly over the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 12, 2023. Five nominated sites of the migratory bird sanctuaries along the coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China successfully passed the review process Friday to be included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was made during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, according to China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Suhui)

BENIN-PARAKOU-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY-COTTON PRODUCTION

BENIN-PARAKOU-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY-COTTON PRODUCTION

(240612) -- PARAKOU, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Locals pose for a photo in a cotton field in Belle Cite village, near the central city of Parakou, Benin, Nov. 26, 2023. Parakou is a vital hub for cotton production in Donatien Benin, with cotton cultivation serving as the primary income source for locals like Ezin. Since 2013, the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin has been assisting local farmers to improve agricultural techniques. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese technology boosts cotton production in Benin" (Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

BENIN-PARAKOU-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY-COTTON PRODUCTION

BENIN-PARAKOU-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY-COTTON PRODUCTION

(240612) -- PARAKOU, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Locals pose for a photo in a cotton field in Belle Cite village, near the central city of Parakou, Benin, Nov. 26, 2023. Parakou is a vital hub for cotton production in Donatien Benin, with cotton cultivation serving as the primary income source for locals like Ezin. Since 2013, the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin has been assisting local farmers to improve agricultural techniques. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese technology boosts cotton production in Benin" (Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-FUJIAN-BIODIVERSITY-BIRDS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-BIODIVERSITY-BIRDS (CN)

(240522) -- FUZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A spoon-billed sandpiper forages at Weitou Bay in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Nov. 26, 2023. Located along the bird migration route between East Asia and Australasia, Fujian is noted for its great biodiversity, and the number of wild animal and plant species ranks among the top in the country. A large number of migratory birds breed, overwinter or stop over in the province every year, and about 600 bird species have been recorded here. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

CHINA-JIUQUAN-DONGFENG SPACE CITY (CN)

CHINA-JIUQUAN-DONGFENG SPACE CITY (CN)

(240519) -- JIUQUAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a poster about Chinese taikonauts in the Dongfeng Space City in northwest China. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: Exploring Space City in the Gobi Desert" (Xinhua/Jia Zhao)

CHINA-JIUQUAN-DONGFENG SPACE CITY (CN)

CHINA-JIUQUAN-DONGFENG SPACE CITY (CN)

(240519) -- JIUQUAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a road heading towards the Dongfeng Space City in northwest China. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: Exploring Space City in the Gobi Desert" (Xinhua/Jia Zhao)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2024 shows a photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2024 shows a photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2024 shows staff members installing photovoltaic panels in the tidal area in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members inspect the power feeder panel at a photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 26, 2024. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members inspect the battery bank at a photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 26, 2024. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members install photovoltaic panels in a tidal area in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 26, 2024. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at the control room of a photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 26, 2024. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2024 shows a photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-TAIZHOU-PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PROJECT (CN)

(240403) -- TAIZHOU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member patrols in a tidal area in Sanmen County of Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 26, 2024. The photovoltaic power project in Sanmen County has generated over 20 million kWh of electricity. The project had a planned area of about 494 acres in size and was officially integrated into the electrical grid on Nov. 30, 2023. Following full integration into the grid, it is expected to produce up to 80 million kWh of electricity annually. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

Türkiye to introduce anti-dumping measures on solar panel imports from 5 countries

STORY: Türkiye to introduce anti-dumping measures on solar panel imports from 5 countries SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar power plants in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye announced Tuesday that it will introduce anti-dumping measures for importing solar panels from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan. A guarantee fee of 25 U.S. dollars per square meter will be applied to products imported from these countries as of March 26, according to a communique published by the country's Trade Ministry on Tuesday. The anti-dumping measures will be imposed on the import of "photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or arranged in (solar) panels" from these countries, it said. The principles regarding the application of a guarantee fee for importing the product were determined within the scope of an investigation initiated on Nov. 25, 2023, said the communique. Xinhu

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Rural Roads in China

Rural Roads in China

ENSHI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2023 - Photo taken on Nov 26, 2023 shows a rural road in Aikou village of the Bajiao Dong ethnic group in Enshi city, Central China's Hubei province. By the end of 2023, the total length of rural roads in China had reached 4.6 million kilometers.

Xinhua Headlines: New productive forces reshape China's economic landscape

Xinhua Headlines: New productive forces reshape China's economic landscape

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows the booth of Chinese automaker Geely at the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

Türkiye raises policy rate to 45 pct as predicted

STORY: Türkiye raises policy rate to 45 pct as predicted SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024/Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish central bank (Nov. 30, 2023) 2. various of Turkish lira (Nov. 30, 2023) 3. various of people at cashpoints in Türkiye (Jan. 9, 2024) 4. various of Turkish lira (Nov. 30, 2023) STORYLINE: The Turkish central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate by 250 basis points to 45 percent, in line with market expectations. The central bank's monetary policy committee said in a statement that the level of monetary tightening required to establish disinflation has been reached. "Taking into account the lagged impact of monetary tightening, the committee assesses that the monetary tightness required to establish the disinflation course is achieved and that this level will be maintained as long as needed," the statement said. According to the statement, the committee assessed that the current policy rate le

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows a train running at the foot of the Yulong Snow Mountain in southwest China's Yunnan Province. A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in Yunnan, opened to traffic on Nov. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ENSEMBLE-MOGAO GROTTOES (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ENSEMBLE-MOGAO GROTTOES (CN)

(231231) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kam Shing-hei, the artistic coordinator and composer-in-residence of the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble, conducts the orchestra during the opening of the "Hong Kong Palace Performing Showtime Carnival" in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 26, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Hong Kong ensemble decodes resonance of ageless Mogao Grottoes" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ENSEMBLE-MOGAO GROTTOES (CN)

CHINA-HONG KONG-ENSEMBLE-MOGAO GROTTOES (CN)

(231231) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble perform during the opening of the "Hong Kong Palace Performing Showtime Carnival" in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 26, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Hong Kong ensemble decodes resonance of ageless Mogao Grottoes" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded off the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with a typically dominant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen's 19th win of 22 Grand Prix in a record-breaking year, as the Dutchman secured his third consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in the Qatar Sprint race in October. This file photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows Red Bull Racing's driver Max Verstappen performing a burnout after winning the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded off the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with a typically dominant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen's 19th win of 22 Grand Prix in a record-breaking year, as the Dutchman secured his third consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in the Qatar Sprint race in October. This file photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen (2nd L) of Red Bull Racing posing on the podium after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks on cargo ship in Red Sea, Israeli city

STORY: Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks on cargo ship in Red Sea, Israeli city SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 26, 2023/File DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: MILITARY&POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cargo ships in Red Sea (file) 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): YEHYA SAREA, Military spokesman for Houthi Group 3. various of footage released by Houthis of an attack on a commercial ship in the Red Sea (Dec. 14, 2023) 4. various of footage released by the Houthis of missiles and drones being fired at Israel (Nov. 11, 2023) 5. various of Yahya Sarea addressing a large-scale rally in Sanaa to show Houthis' support for Palestine (Dec. 15, 2023) STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi rebels on Tuesday claimed responsibility for fresh attacks on a commercial ship in the Red Sea and on the Israeli city of Eilat in the northern part of the Red Sea. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): YEHYA SAREA, Military spokesman for Houthi Group "Our naval forces carried out a military operation against a commercial ship called MSC UNITED, wi

Italian businessman impressed by rapid changes in China

STORY: Italian businessman impressed by rapid changes in China SHOOTING DATE: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Italian businessman's work and life 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BUZZELLI PAOLO, Technical assistance manager of SACMI Machinery (Foshan Nanhai) Co., Ltd STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): BUZZELLI PAOLO, Technical assistance manager of SACMI Machinery (Foshan Nanhai) Co., Ltd "My name is Paolo. I'm from Italy. The first time I came to China was exactly in 1994. My responsibility from the first day was to install and start up ceramic machinery all over China. After those 6 years, they assigned me to other countries. In 2004, I was lucky to be requested to come here, and live permanently in China and in Foshan, and having a much more stable, much more comfortable life. My company is involved in the ceramic machinery. We have been in China since 1987. Our main product is a hydraulic press. My job is involved in

Xinhua Headlines-Yearender: China's high-speed rail journey on faster track in 2023

Xinhua Headlines-Yearender: China's high-speed rail journey on faster track in 2023

(231226) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People celebrate the operation of a section of the Sichuan-Qinghai railway at Maoxian Railway Station in Maoxian County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Xinhua Headlines-Yearender: China's high-speed rail journey on faster track in 2023

Xinhua Headlines-Yearender: China's high-speed rail journey on faster track in 2023

(231226) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A train runs along the Lijiang-Shangri-la railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

Rural revitalization in China's Yunnan driven by bamboo industry

STORY: Rural revitalization in China's Yunnan driven by bamboo industry SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bamboo forests 2. various of a bamboo product company 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): OU XIANQIN, Bamboo product company manager STORYLINE: Villages in Zhaotong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province become more prosperous by developing the bamboo industry. The weather and climate in the areas are suitable for growing bamboo. Local people have taken advantage of its bamboo forests to produce furniture, homeware, decorations, and snacks to drive the local economy. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): OU XIANQIN, Bamboo product company manager "Our cooperative has 109 full-time workers and 359 part-time workers to produce furniture and handicrafts." Zhaotong has nearly 420,000 hectares of bamboo industry bases, with 176,000 hectares of land growing bamboo shoots. The local bamboo industry benefits 530,000 rural households

CHINA-HAINAN-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING-OPENING (CN)

(231218) -- HAIKOU, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows the scenery along the Hainan coastal highway for sightseeing in Danzhou, south China's Hainan Province. The opening ceremony of the Hainan coastal highway for sightseeing was held in Haikou on Monday. This 988-kilometer ring road connects most bays, capes, specialty townships, scenic spots and resorts along the coast of this island province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

BRI contributes to development of Arab countries: Egyptian expert

STORY: BRI contributes to development of Arab countries: Egyptian expert SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nile of Egypt (Nov. 26, 2023) 2. various of Egypt's new administrative capital (Nov. 27, 2023) 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED KANDIL, Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt 4. various of the China-Arab States Summit (Sep. 21, 2023) STORYLINE: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is of great significance and has contributed significantly to the development of Arab countries, an Egyptian expert told Xinhua in a recent interview. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED KANDIL, Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt "Arab countries have many development needs in education, health, infrastructure, and other projects that contribute to raising their citizens' standard of living. The BRI is one of the most important development initiatives in the world, and there are mutual benefits betw

Xinhua Headlines: Disabled Tibetan photographer aims high

Xinhua Headlines: Disabled Tibetan photographer aims high

(231210) -- LHASA, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lhapa Dondrup (1st, R) takes photos during a wheelchair basketball training session in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Xinhua Headlines: Disabled Tibetan photographer aims high

Xinhua Headlines: Disabled Tibetan photographer aims high

(231210) -- LHASA, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lhapa Dondrup takes photos during a wheelchair basketball training session in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(231204) -- WUHAN, Dec. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 4, 2023. He Yiyi (C) of American Stars Team celebrates after his goal assisting by his teammate Kaka (L) during the 2023 World Super-footballer Games between European Stars Team and American Stars Team in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Nov. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(231204) -- SACRAMENTO, Dec. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 4, 2023. Stephen Curry of Golden State Warriors falls during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season match between Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors in Sacramento, the United States, Nov. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Christmas market opens in Bucharest to celebrate festive season

STORY: Christmas market opens in Bucharest to celebrate festive season SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bucharest Christmas Market STORYLINE: The 16th Bucharest Christmas Market has opened in the Romanian capital city to celebrate the festive season. Organized by the Bucharest City Hall, the market will run from Nov. 30 to Dec. 26. With around 130 stalls, the market offers a variety of winter holiday gifts, such as toys, handicrafts, souvenirs, and local delicacies. It also sets up a play area for children and performance stages, providing both local residents and tourists with various entertainment activities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bucharest. (XHTV)

Foreign firms eager to tap into emerging opportunities in China's supply chains

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