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CHINA-PLA NAVY-ESCORT MISSION-15 YEARS (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff aboard an escorted ship wave to greet the 42nd escort mission fleet dispatched by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Nov. 5, 2022. Since December 2008, China has been dispatching naval ships to carry out vessel protection operations in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia. Over the past 15 years, 45 consecutive fleets, 150 vessels and 35,000 personnel of the PLA Navy have joined the efforts, escorting more than 7,200 Chinese and foreign vessels, including 12 World Food Program ships. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Chinese navy's 15-year quest for peace in Gulf of Aden, waters off Somalia" (Photo by Ma Yubin/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-QINZHOU PORT (CN)

(231128) -- QINZHOU, Nov. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial combo photo shows the Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Oct. 23, 2015 (above) and on Sept. 13, 2022. Started as a small fishing village in 1992, the Qinzhou Port of south China's Guangxi has been constructed into a modern international pivotal hub along the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor after 30 years of development. An automated container terminal for sea-rail intermodal services has been constructed in Qinzhou Port, along with the industrial cluster thriving at the Qinzhou Port section of China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin)

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China's Hunan steps up efforts to protect migratory birds

STORY: China's Hunan steps up efforts to protect migratory birds SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:36 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of migratory birds in Swan Lake 2. various of restoration efforts 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI JIANZHI, Volunteer 4. various of flocks of birds STORYLINE: Thanks to the restoration and protection efforts, migratory bird species have been observed on the Swan Lake, a natural water area on the south of Dongting Lake, China's second-largest freshwater lake in central China's Hunan Province. Once an important wintering habitat for migratory birds, the population of birds on the Swan Lake's had dropped sharply due to habitat loss, over-hunting, human interference and other factors. The local government started to restore the environment in 2022 by planting trees and increasing vegetation coverage in the wetland along the lake. A patrolling team was also set up to protect birds from hunting. Efforts have been

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China Eastern Buys 100 C919 Aircraft From COMAC

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - (FILE) Photo taken on Nov 9, 2022 shows the C919, a Chinese-made large passenger plane, at the 2022 Zhuhai Air Show in South China's Guangdong Province. On the evening of September 28, 2023, China Eastern announced that the company signed the "C919 Aircraft Sale and Purchase Agreement" with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to purchase 100 C919 aircraft from COMAC.

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China Eastern Buys 100 C919 Aircraft From COMAC

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - (FILE) Photo taken on Nov 9, 2022 shows the C919, a Chinese-made large passenger plane, at the 2022 Zhuhai Air Show in South China's Guangdong Province. On the evening of September 28, 2023, China Eastern announced that the company signed the "C919 Aircraft Sale and Purchase Agreement" with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to purchase 100 C919 aircraft from COMAC.

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China Eastern Buys 100 C919 Aircraft From COMAC

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - (FILE) Photo taken on Nov 9, 2022 shows the C919, a Chinese-made large passenger plane, at the 2022 Zhuhai Air Show in South China's Guangdong Province. On the evening of September 28, 2023, China Eastern announced that the company signed the "C919 Aircraft Sale and Purchase Agreement" with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to purchase 100 C919 aircraft from COMAC.

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China Eastern Buys 100 C919 Aircraft From COMAC

ZHUHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 9, 2022 - (FILE) Photo taken on Nov 9, 2022 shows the C919, a Chinese-made large passenger plane, at the 2022 Zhuhai Air Show in South China's Guangdong Province. On the evening of September 28, 2023, China Eastern announced that the company signed the "C919 Aircraft Sale and Purchase Agreement" with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to purchase 100 C919 aircraft from COMAC.

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Memorial ceremony for ex-head of Panasonic predecessor

Panasonic Holdings Corp. Chairman Kazuhiro Tsuga speaks to reporters in Osaka, western Japan, on March 17, 2023, after attending a memorial ceremony for Kunio Nakamura, former president of Panasonic Holdings forerunner Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., who died of pneumonia on Nov. 28, 2022, at age 83.

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Memorial ceremony for ex-head of Panasonic predecessor

A memorial ceremony is held for Kunio Nakamura, former president of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., now Panasonic Holdings Corp., at an Osaka hotel in western Japan on March 17, 2023. Nakamura died of pneumonia on Nov. 28, 2022, at age 83.

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Memorial ceremony for ex-head of Panasonic predecessor

Canon Inc. Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai speaks to reporters in Osaka, western Japan, on March 17, 2023, after attending a memorial ceremony for Kunio Nakamura, former president of Panasonic Holdings Corp. forerunner Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., who died of pneumonia on Nov. 28, 2022, at age 83.

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Memorial ceremony for ex-head of Panasonic predecessor

A memorial ceremony is held for Kunio Nakamura, former president of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., now Panasonic Holdings Corp., at an Osaka hotel in western Japan on March 17, 2023. Nakamura died of pneumonia on Nov. 28, 2022, at age 83.

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Memorial ceremony for ex-head of Panasonic predecessor

A memorial ceremony is held for Kunio Nakamura, former president of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., now Panasonic Holdings Corp., at an Osaka hotel in western Japan on March 17, 2023. Nakamura died of pneumonia on Nov. 28, 2022, at age 83.

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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)

(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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New Zealand business sentiment worst since 1961: survey

STORY: New Zealand business sentiment worst since 1961: survey DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traffic, office buildings, companies, manufacturing and products in market in New Zealand STORYLINE: New Zealand companies have shown "the weakest" confidence since 1961 as they prepare for tough times ahead due to deteriorating labor shortage and hiking interest rates. The latest New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion, which was published on Tuesday, showed a deterioration in business sentiment and activity. A net 73 percent of businesses expect general economic conditions to deteriorate over the coming months, the weakest over the survey's history, according to the survey conducted from Nov. 28, 2022 to Jan. 9, 2023. The survey reflected the effects of the more stringent monetary policy in November when the Reserve Bank of New Zealand indicated that it would take interest rates higher than

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Xinhua Headlines: GDP reaches new level as Chinese economy embarks on new journey of hope

(230117) -- BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers are on duty at the construction site of the Huafu mega bridge at the Sichuan-Chongqing section of the Chongqing-Kunming high-speed railway in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Nov. 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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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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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-AERIAL PHOTO

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This stitched aerial photo taken on Nov. 28, 2022 shows the scenery of Yarlung Zangbo River at the foot of Mount Namjagbarwa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Photo by Dong Zhixiong/Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-GIRL-CHINA-BOND

(221228) -- DHAKA, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2022 shows Alifa Chin ("China" in Bengali), who was born on China's naval hospital ship Peace Ark in 2010, and her family in Dhaka, Bangladesh. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladeshi girl 'little China' aims at studying medical science in China" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-GIRL-CHINA-BOND

(221228) -- DHAKA, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2022 shows Alifa Chin ("China" in Bengali), who was born on China's naval hospital ship Peace Ark in 2010, and her brother walking down an alley in Dhaka, Bangladesh. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladeshi girl 'little China' aims at studying medical science in China" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-GIRL-CHINA-BOND

(221228) -- DHAKA, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Alifa Chin ("China" in Bengali, R), who was born on China's naval hospital ship Peace Ark in 2010, talks with her neighbors in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov. 28, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladeshi girl 'little China' aims at studying medical science in China" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-GIRL-CHINA-BOND

(221228) -- DHAKA, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2022 shows Alifa Chin ("China" in Bengali), who was born on China's naval hospital ship Peace Ark in 2010, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladeshi girl 'little China' aims at studying medical science in China" (Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Nov. 20, 2022 shows the general view of the opening ceremony of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended in dramatic fashion with Argentina beating France through a penalty shootout in the final and winning the trophy for the first time in 36 years. With seven goals and three assists, Argentina's Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament. French striker Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot for the tournament's top scorer with eight goals. The Qatar World Cup marked several firsts in the history of the tournament - the first held in the Middle East, the first taking place in winter of the Northern Hemisphere. The Qatar World Cup also became the first to feature female referees, semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) and five-substitute rule. Morocco became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (R) attempts a shot on goal during the first half of a World Cup Group H football match against Uruguay at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 28, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo dribbles the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group H football match against Uruguay at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 28, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (L) puts his head to a Bruno Fernandes cross during the second half of a World Cup Group H football match against Uruguay at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Nov. 28, 2022.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-PANZHIHUA-CYCAD-NATURE RESERVE (CN)

(221208) -- CHENGDU, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows a mining site after ecological restoration in a cycad national nature reserve in Panzhihua, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 28, 2022. The city of Panzhihua boasts China's only national-level cycad nature reserve, with over 385,000 cycad plants. Local authorities and Panzhihua Iron and Steel have stepped up efforts to protect cycad plants, amid the city's green development and endeavors to restore ecosystems. Mining has been stopped in the reserve. Mountains that used to be bare due to the mining have turned green again. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-PANZHIHUA-CYCAD-NATURE RESERVE (CN)

(221208) -- CHENGDU, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows a mining site after ecological restoration in a cycad national nature reserve in Panzhihua, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 28, 2022. The city of Panzhihua boasts China's only national-level cycad nature reserve, with over 385,000 cycad plants. Local authorities and Panzhihua Iron and Steel have stepped up efforts to protect cycad plants, amid the city's green development and endeavors to restore ecosystems. Mining has been stopped in the reserve. Mountains that used to be bare due to the mining have turned green again. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-PANZHIHUA-CYCAD-NATURE RESERVE (CN)

(221208) -- CHENGDU, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a cycad plant in a cycad national nature reserve in Panzhihua, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 28, 2022. The city of Panzhihua boasts China's only national-level cycad nature reserve, with over 385,000 cycad plants. Local authorities and Panzhihua Iron and Steel have stepped up efforts to protect cycad plants, amid the city's green development and endeavors to restore ecosystems. Mining has been stopped in the reserve. Mountains that used to be bare due to the mining have turned green again. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-PANZHIHUA-CYCAD-NATURE RESERVE (CN)

(221208) -- CHENGDU, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a cycad plant in a cycad national nature reserve in Panzhihua, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 28, 2022. The city of Panzhihua boasts China's only national-level cycad nature reserve, with over 385,000 cycad plants. Local authorities and Panzhihua Iron and Steel have stepped up efforts to protect cycad plants, amid the city's green development and endeavors to restore ecosystems. Mining has been stopped in the reserve. Mountains that used to be bare due to the mining have turned green again. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-PANZHIHUA-CYCAD-NATURE RESERVE (CN)

(221208) -- CHENGDU, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows a paved road in a mining site after ecological restoration in a cycad national nature reserve in Panzhihua, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 28, 2022. The city of Panzhihua boasts China's only national-level cycad nature reserve, with over 385,000 cycad plants. Local authorities and Panzhihua Iron and Steel have stepped up efforts to protect cycad plants, amid the city's green development and endeavors to restore ecosystems. Mining has been stopped in the reserve. Mountains that used to be bare due to the mining have turned green again. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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On site in Urumqi: Life returning to normal amid COVID-19 measures

STORY: On site in Urumqi: Life returning to normal amid COVID-19 measures DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Urumqi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU XIANGLI, Tire shop owner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Ms. WANG, Tire shop owner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HAO HONGMEI, Staff member of a local supermarket 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG BING, Staff member, a local branch of JD Logistics 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): HUANG HE, Deputy general manager, Silkroad Resort in Urumqi 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WEI JIANYE, Deputy director of Nanshan scenic spot administrative committee, Urumqi STORYLINE: Life in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has been gradually returning to normal. With COVID-19 control measures in place, the city has restored public transport in a gradual and orderly manner starting from Nov. 28. More and more private cars appear on roads. Car owners in Urumqi are busy with changing sn

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Preparation for 2023 Year of Rabbit

Rabbit ceramic figurines are lined up at a Shigaraki ware pottery in Koka in Shiga Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 28, 2022, as production of the figurines reach its peak in preparation for the Year of the Rabbit in 2023 under the Chinese zodiac.

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CORRECTED: Preparation for 2023 Year of Rabbit

Rabbit ceramic figurines are lined up at a Shigaraki ware pottery in Koka in Shiga Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 28, 2022, as production of the figurines reach its peak in preparation for the Year of the Rabbit in 2023 under the Chinese zodiac.

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(221205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2022) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 5, 2022. Lionel Messi of Argentina greets spectators after the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(221205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2022) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 5, 2022. Referee Stephanie Frappart runs during the Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Dec. 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(221205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2022) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 5, 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts before the Group H match between South Korea and Portugal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(221205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2022) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 5, 2022. Son Heung-min of South Korea reacts after the Group H match between South Korea and Portugal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(221205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2022) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 5, 2022. Lionel Messi of Argentina greets spectators after the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(221205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2022) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 5, 2022. Kylian Mbappe (R) of France celebrates his goal during the Round of 16 match between France and Poland of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(221205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4, 2022) TRANSMITTED on Dec. 5, 2022. Hugo Lloris (3rd R), goalkeeper of France, loses the ball during the Round of 16 match between France and Poland of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-ANHUI-QIMEN-KEEMUN BLACK TEA-INHERITOR (CN)

(221130) -- QIMEN, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker rolls tea leaves after withering at Wang Chang's tea company in Qimen County, east China's Anhui Province, March 28, 2022. Keemun black tea, one of the most famous Chinese tea with intensive aroma, has a history of more than 100 years. The tea, also called "Qihong" in Chinese, plays an important role in cultural exchanges between the west and the east. In 2008, the making of Keemun black tea was listed as China's national-level intangible cultural heritage, and nowadays the tea has become a symbol for Anhui Province or even China. The primary processing of Keemun black tea includes four steps, namely natural withering, rolling, fermenting and drying, lasting from before the Qingming festival (April) to June. After that, the refining of the tea is much more complicated, which mainly includes procedures such as screening, winnowing, compressing, re-drying, blending, piling and packing. Of all the refining steps, blending is the key, which decides the shape,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-ANHUI-QIMEN-KEEMUN BLACK TEA-INHERITOR (CN)

(221130) -- QIMEN, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A farmer picks tea leaves at a tea garden in Qimen County, east China's Anhui Province, March 28, 2022. Keemun black tea, one of the most famous Chinese tea with intensive aroma, has a history of more than 100 years. The tea, also called "Qihong" in Chinese, plays an important role in cultural exchanges between the west and the east. In 2008, the making of Keemun black tea was listed as China's national-level intangible cultural heritage, and nowadays the tea has become a symbol for Anhui Province or even China. The primary processing of Keemun black tea includes four steps, namely natural withering, rolling, fermenting and drying, lasting from before the Qingming festival (April) to June. After that, the refining of the tea is much more complicated, which mainly includes procedures such as screening, winnowing, compressing, re-drying, blending, piling and packing. Of all the refining steps, blending is the key, which decides the shape, scent, and color of the fin

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-ANHUI-QIMEN-KEEMUN BLACK TEA-INHERITOR (CN)

(221130) -- QIMEN, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A farmer shows newly-picked tea leaves at a tea garden in Qimen County, east China's Anhui Province, March 28, 2022. Keemun black tea, one of the most famous Chinese tea with intensive aroma, has a history of more than 100 years. The tea, also called "Qihong" in Chinese, plays an important role in cultural exchanges between the west and the east. In 2008, the making of Keemun black tea was listed as China's national-level intangible cultural heritage, and nowadays the tea has become a symbol for Anhui Province or even China. The primary processing of Keemun black tea includes four steps, namely natural withering, rolling, fermenting and drying, lasting from before the Qingming festival (April) to June. After that, the refining of the tea is much more complicated, which mainly includes procedures such as screening, winnowing, compressing, re-drying, blending, piling and packing. Of all the refining steps, blending is the key, which decides the shape, scent, and col

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-ANHUI-QIMEN-KEEMUN BLACK TEA-INHERITOR (CN)

(221130) -- QIMEN, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A farmer picks tea leaves at a tea garden in Qimen County, east China's Anhui Province, March 28, 2022. Keemun black tea, one of the most famous Chinese tea with intensive aroma, has a history of more than 100 years. The tea, also called "Qihong" in Chinese, plays an important role in cultural exchanges between the west and the east. In 2008, the making of Keemun black tea was listed as China's national-level intangible cultural heritage, and nowadays the tea has become a symbol for Anhui Province or even China. The primary processing of Keemun black tea includes four steps, namely natural withering, rolling, fermenting and drying, lasting from before the Qingming festival (April) to June. After that, the refining of the tea is much more complicated, which mainly includes procedures such as screening, winnowing, compressing, re-drying, blending, piling and packing. Of all the refining steps, blending is the key, which decides the shape, scent, and color of the fin

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-ANHUI-QIMEN-KEEMUN BLACK TEA-INHERITOR (CN)

(221130) -- QIMEN, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 28, 2022 shows a Keemun black tea product of Wang Chang's tea company in Qimen County, east China's Anhui Province. Keemun black tea, one of the most famous Chinese tea with intensive aroma, has a history of more than 100 years. The tea, also called "Qihong" in Chinese, plays an important role in cultural exchanges between the west and the east. In 2008, the making of Keemun black tea was listed as China's national-level intangible cultural heritage, and nowadays the tea has become a symbol for Anhui Province or even China. The primary processing of Keemun black tea includes four steps, namely natural withering, rolling, fermenting and drying, lasting from before the Qingming festival (April) to June. After that, the refining of the tea is much more complicated, which mainly includes procedures such as screening, winnowing, compressing, re-drying, blending, piling and packing. Of all the refining steps, blending is the key, which decides

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-ANHUI-QIMEN-KEEMUN BLACK TEA-INHERITOR (CN)

(221130) -- QIMEN, Nov. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker puts fresh tea leaves into a withering machine at Wang Chang's tea company in Qimen County, east China's Anhui Province, March 28, 2022. Keemun black tea, one of the most famous Chinese tea with intensive aroma, has a history of more than 100 years. The tea, also called "Qihong" in Chinese, plays an important role in cultural exchanges between the west and the east. In 2008, the making of Keemun black tea was listed as China's national-level intangible cultural heritage, and nowadays the tea has become a symbol for Anhui Province or even China. The primary processing of Keemun black tea includes four steps, namely natural withering, rolling, fermenting and drying, lasting from before the Qingming festival (April) to June. After that, the refining of the tea is much more complicated, which mainly includes procedures such as screening, winnowing, compressing, re-drying, blending, piling and packing. Of all the refining steps, blending is the key, which deci

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Three residents rescued in blizzard-hit Altay in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Three residents rescued in blizzard-hit Altay in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of rescuers saving the three trapped people in Altay STORYLINE: Three local residents were successfully rescued from blizzard-hit mountainous region by a bulldozer and rescuers on Nov. 23 in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Altay has been suffering from blizzards recently, with snow accumulating to over 1 meter deep in mountainous regions. The three residents were trapped on the road buried by heavy snow while driving to transport daily necessities. Upon receiving emergency calls, police officers immediately contacted local authorities to send a bulldozer to the accident site. After shovelled snows for more than 10 hours over 40 km, the bulldozer successfully saved the trapped residents, turning the once deadly road into a passage of life. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Urumqi,

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Season of skating kicks off in Moscow

STORY: Season of skating kicks off in Moscow DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of GUM ice rink on Red Square 2. various of GUM Fair STORYLINE: The most glamorous ice rink in Moscow opened to public on Tuesday, welcoming visitors who were rushing to the Red Square, marking the start of the skating season in the country. The GUM ice rink has an area of 2,700 square meters. Its refrigerant pipes make sure its ice does not melt even at the temperature of 10 degrees Celsius above zero. It will remain open until February 28, 2023. According to mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin, over 200 skating rinks with artificial ice are expected to operate this winter in the Russian capital. Traditionally, skating rinks with artificial ice start operation in November, and when cold weather becomes stable, the ones with natural ice will open as well. Stepping outside the rink, the GUM Fair can offer New Year souvenirs -- warm mittens, famous Russian sho

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A glimpse of snow-making for Sun Island Snow Expo in China's Harbin

STORY: A glimpse of snow-making for Sun Island Snow Expo in China's Harbin DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the snow-making work STORYLINE: Snow-making has started in northeast China's Harbin for the 35th Sun Island Snow Expo. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Harbin, China. (XHTV)