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Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor takes photos at the booth of Siemens at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

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Xinhua Headlines: China abolishes mortgage floor rates, cuts minimum down payment ratios to boost property market

(240517) -- BEIJING, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 9, 2023 shows a newly-built residential complex in Feixi County of Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

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Xinhua Headlines: Traditional Chinese attire resurges as chic fashion

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children wearing Hanfu make cloisonne handicrafts at Shanwang kindergarten in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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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

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Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping chairs the first China-Central Asia Summit and delivers a keynote speech themed "Working Together for a China-Central Asia Community with a Shared Future Featuring Mutual Assistance, Common Development, Universal Security, and Everlasting Friendship" in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 19, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 9. Xiplomacy writes new chapter for Chinese diplomacy On Nov. 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Joe Biden in San Francisco, charting the forward-looking San Francisco vision. In this year, Xi paid a state visit to Russia, chaired the first China-Central Asia Summit, attended the BRICS leaders' meeting in South Africa and paid a state visit to the African country, participated in the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in San Francisco, conducted a state visit to Vietnam, held talks with and sent messages and letters to leaders of various countries and international organi

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xiao Qi Ji walks at Shenshuping giant panda base in Wolong National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 27, 2023. Born on Aug. 21, 2020 in the United States, Xiao Qi Ji was returned to China on Nov. 9 from the Smithsonian's National Zoo with its parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. Following more than a month of quarantine, examination and care from panda keepers, Xiao Qi Ji met the public here for the first time on Tuesday. (Photo by Chen Juwei/Xinhua)

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China takes measures to ensure timely medical care for children amid rise in respiratory illnesses

STORY: China takes measures to ensure timely medical care for children amid rise in respiratory illnesses SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 3, /Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU/GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of hospitals and children in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO FENG, Head Nurse of Pediatric Ward 5, Henan Provincial People's Hospital 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG BIN, Director of the Pediatric Center at Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University STORYLINE: Facing the recent high incidences of respiratory illnesses among children, medical authorities across China have coordinated medical resources and taken multiple measures to meet the increasing demand for medical treatment. The National Health Commission (NHC) said that it will fully tap the potential of pediatric diagnosis and treatment services and expand the total number of available service resources. Currently, pediatric medical institutions nationwide continue to run around the c

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Chinese-trained Kenyan acrobatics coach passing life-long skills to local youth

STORY: Chinese-trained Kenyan acrobatics coach passing life-long skills to local youth SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9/Nov. 21/Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kavita training students 2. various of Kavita showing documents and photos that he had in China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MATHIAS KAVITA, Kenyan acrobatics coach 3. file photos from Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe of China 4. various of Kavita training students 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MATHIAS KAVITA, Kenyan acrobatics coach 6. various of acrobatic performances 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ERIC MUSYOKA, Acrobatics trainee 8. various of Kavita training Liu Libo 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIU LIBO, Chinese working in Kenya 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MATHIAS KAVITA, Kenyan acrobatics coach STORYLINE: Mathias Kavita, 52, went to China to study acrobatics at an early age under a China-Kenya cooperation agreement. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MATHIAS KAVITA, Kenyan acrobatics coach "They we

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Kenya's railway evolution fuels nation's renewal

STORY: Kenya's railway evolution fuels nation's renewal SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 28 and Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:02 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nairobi Railway Museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 5. various of Sevily mentoring young people at a SGR locomotive depot 6. various of the SGR model at the Railway Museum 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DENNIS MUNENE, Executive Director of the China-Africa Center 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): DENNIS MUNENE, Executive Director of the China-Africa Center 10. footages of SGR passengers and cargo train shot in 2021-2023 (file) STORYLINE: The Nairobi Railway Museum, nestled in Nairobi's bustling downtown, remains a popular destination for both locals and tourists eager to delve into

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TUNISIA-SOUSSE-CHINESE-BUILT SEWAGE TREATMENT STATION

(231209) -- TUNIS, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows part of the Chinese-built Hamdoun sewage treatment station in Sousse, Tunisia, Nov. 28, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built sewage treatment plant supplies irrigation water to drought-hit Tunisian farmers" (Xinhua/Huang Ling)

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TUNISIA-SOUSSE-CHINESE-BUILT SEWAGE TREATMENT STATION

(231209) -- TUNIS, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows part of the Chinese-built Hamdoun sewage treatment station in Sousse, Tunisia, Nov. 28, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built sewage treatment plant supplies irrigation water to drought-hit Tunisian farmers" (Xinhua/Huang Ling)

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TUNISIA-SOUSSE-CHINESE-BUILT SEWAGE TREATMENT STATION

(231209) -- TUNIS, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows part of the Chinese-built Hamdoun sewage treatment station in Sousse, Tunisia, Nov. 28, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built sewage treatment plant supplies irrigation water to drought-hit Tunisian farmers" (Xinhua/Huang Ling)

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TUNISIA-SOUSSE-CHINESE-BUILT SEWAGE TREATMENT STATION

(231209) -- TUNIS, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows part of the Chinese-built Hamdoun sewage treatment station in Sousse, Tunisia, Nov. 28, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built sewage treatment plant supplies irrigation water to drought-hit Tunisian farmers" (Xinhua/Huang Ling)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-MATH TEACHER-FOOTBALL COACH (CN)

(231209) -- XI'AN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- In this photo taken with a mobile phone, Zhu Xiaolong (2nd R) plays football with students at the Weifeng Central School in Huyi District of Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Nov. 30, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Math teacher leading rural children to triumphs on football field" (Xinhua/Sun Zhenghao)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-MATH TEACHER-FOOTBALL COACH (CN)

(231209) -- XI'AN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- In this photo taken with a mobile phone, Zhu Xiaolong coaches students football at the Weifeng Central School in Huyi District of Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Nov. 29, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Math teacher leading rural children to triumphs on football field" (Xinhua/Sun Zhenghao)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-MATH TEACHER-FOOTBALL COACH (CN)

(231209) -- XI'AN, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- In this photo taken with a mobile phone, Zhu Xiaolong gives a math class at the Weifeng Central School in Huyi District of Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Nov. 29, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Math teacher leading rural children to triumphs on football field" (Xinhua/Sun Zhenghao)

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Xinhua Headlines: China-EU cooperation to provide more stability amid global challenges

(231209) -- BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos at the booth of Siemens at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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European observers highlight importance of dialogue between EU, China

STORY: European observers highlight importance of dialogue between EU, China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Union (file footage) 2. various of Beijing (file footage) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FARUK BORIC, President of Association of Friendship between China and BiH 4. various of the China-Europe freight train (file footage) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ALAIN LABAT, President of the Federation of French-Chinese Associations STORYLINE: Some European observers have stressed the significance of the relationship between the European Union and China, emphasizing the need for increased dialogue between the two sides. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership and the 25th anniversary of the China-EU Summit mechanism. And a China-EU Summit was held in Beijing on Thursday, the first in-person meeting between the two sides after the pandemic

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231209) -- BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Habudelashen Nusupbek walks his horse at a winter pasture in Yumin County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 29, 2023. Baht Turlksi, a 53-year-old herder, lives near the majestic Baluke Mountain, which lies in the south of Yumin County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Every year between late November and early December is the time for Kazak herders to stock meat for winter. During the traditional festive practice, herders share the fruits of their work and replenish energy for the winter. It is also the time for family gathering and relationship strengthening. Baht and her husband Habudelashen Nusupbek invited family members, neighbors and friends in the festive practice this year. Each person was assigned with specific tasks, such as preparing, cleaning and filling the beef sausages. After over two hours of work, the meat needed during the winter has been placed on the drying rack, waiting to be air dried. (Xinhua/H

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Putin announces plans to run for president in 2024

STORY: Putin announces plans to run for president in 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kremlin and surrounding area STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Friday his plans to run for reelection next year, said the Kremlin. The announcement was made during an informal conversation between Putin and participants of Russia's special military operation, following a ceremony where he awarded Gold Star medals to Heroes of Russia. "I won't hide that I have had various thoughts at different times. But now, you are right, now is the time to decide. I will run for President of the Russian Federation," the Kremlin said, citing Putin. On Thursday, Russia's Federation Council, or upper house of parliament, voted unanimously to hold the next presidential elections on March 17, 2024. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Yao's Vlog: China's "city of eternal spring" in eyes of media executives

STORY: Yao's Vlog: China's "city of eternal spring" in eyes of media executives SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:35 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kunming City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAJUM IQBAL, Head of Communications with the Regional Delegation for East Asia of the International Committee of the Red Cross 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TEH TSUI LING, Malaysian National News Agency 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): TEH TSUI LING, Malaysian National News Agency 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): WING PING ALICE HANG, Editor-in-Chief at Oceania Tv ltd 8. various of the Dounan Flower Market 9. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 10. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHU QI, Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center 12. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): CHUN WAI WONG, Malaysian National News Agency C

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China's new visa-free policy applauded by Europeans

STORY: China's new visa-free policy applauded by Europeans SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:12 LOCATION: Paris/Berlin/Brussels/Rome/Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese visa application service center 2. various of foreign tourist in Xi'an, China 3. various of views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHRISTOPHE, Doctor, France 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ESTHER, Researcher, France 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (German): JAN, Senior school student, Germany 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TOMMASO DE ANGELIS, Resident of Rome, Italy 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Catalan): JOSEP MARIA GOMES, Int'l Business Developer, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Spain 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): LUIGI GAMBARDELLA, President of ChinaEU, Belgium STORYLINE: China has recently announced to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia on a trial basis. From Dec. 1, 2023 to Nov. 30, 2024, holders of ordinary passports fro

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CHINA-BEIJING-AMERICAN ARCHITECT-GREAT WALL-DREAM (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- American architect Jim Spear is seen at the yard of his home in Mutianyu Village of Huairou District in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "Into Chinese Culture: American architect builds dreams under Great Wall" (Photo by Wang Zilu/Xinhua)

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Restrictions lifted as air quality improves in Indian capital

STORY: Restrictions lifted as air quality improves in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of traffic STORYLINE: Indian capital experienced a notable improvement in air quality on Wednesday owing to light rainfall and increased wind speeds. The Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped from 365 on Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 258 by Wednesday at 9 a.m. The authorities revoked the Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR), which resulted in the relaxation of bans on specific types of vehicles in Delhi, and nearby surrounding areas of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Budh Nagar. Earlier actions, initiated by the government on Nov. 2, involved halting various pollution-causing activities, such as construction and mining. However, with these restrictions now lifted, there might be a restart of these activities

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Foreign diplomatic envoys impressed by new energy industry in China's Shenzhen

STORY: Foreign diplomatic envoys impressed by new energy industry in China's Shenzhen SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shenzhen, China (File) 2. various of the 2023 tour of foreign diplomats to Chinese localities 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROLAND REILAND, Ambassador of Luxembourg to China 4. various of new energy vehicles and related products on display 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): UENO ASAKO, Minister of Embassy of Japan to China 6. various of Shenzhen, China (File) 7. various of the 2023 tour of foreign diplomats to Chinese localities 8. various of research on new energy vehicles (File) 9. various of the 2023 tour of foreign diplomats to Chinese localities 10. various of automobile manufacturing and Shenzhen's public transportation (File) STORYLINE: Diplomatic envoys from 12 countries have gone on a four-day tour in China's Shenzhen to better understand the city's achievements in new energy and

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4 die in coal mine accident in south Poland

STORY: 4 die in coal mine accident in south Poland SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Warsaw CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of the Sobieski Mine 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Polish): MARCIN MASLAK, Spokesman for Tauron 3. various of the Sobieski Mine 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Polish): MARCIN MASLAK, Spokesman for Tauron 5. various of mine shaft 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Polish): MARCIN MASLAK, Spokesman for Tauron 7. various of Tauron company logo 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Polish): MARCIN MASLAK, Spokesman for Tauron 9. various of workers walking inside the mine complex STORYLINE: Four people died in a coal mine accident in the Silesia province in south Poland, the state mining authority (WUG) said on Tuesday. The accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. local time (1430 GMT) in the Sobieski coal mine at the level of 600 meters underground in Jaworzno of the Silesia province, when a six-person brigade was designated to flush the backfill pipeline, said Piotr Strzoda, a WUG dispatcher.

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U.S. midwestern cities seek cooperation with China

STORY: U.S. midwestern cities seek cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of councilwoman of Kansas City speaking to Xinhua 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RYANA PARKS-SHAW, Councilwoman of Kansas City 3. various of Mayor of Edina, Minnesota Jim Hovland speaking to Xinhua 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIM HOVLAND, Mayor of Edina, Minnesota 5. various of Mayor of Elkhart Rod Roberson speaking to Xinhua 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ROD ROBERSON, Mayor of Elkhart, Indiana 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RYANA PARKS-SHAW, Councilwoman of Kansas City 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JIM HOVLAND, Mayor of Edina, Minnesota 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ROD ROBERSON, Mayor of Elkhart, Indiana 10. various of USHCA's official communications advisor Steve Grand speaking 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): STEVE GRAND, USHCA's official communications advisor STORYLINE: Mayor Pro Tem of Kansas City in the U.S. state of Missouri Ryana Parks-Sh

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French chef makes gastronomy become "green"

STORY: French chef makes gastronomy become "green" SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: GRENOBLE, France CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Christophe Aribert's restaurant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CHRISTOPHE ARIBERT, Two Michelin star chef 3. various of restaurant kitchen 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): CHRISTOPHE ARIBERT, Two Michelin star chef 5. various of Aribert picking wild plants in the forest 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): CHRISTOPHE ARIBERT, Two Michelin star chef 7. various of Aribert picking wild plants in the forest 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): CHRISTOPHE ARIBERT, Two Michelin star chef 9. various of plant-based cooking classes STORYLINE: Christophe Aribert is a pioneer in eco-friendly cuisine. His restaurant in Saint-Martin d'Uriage in southeastern France mainly provides local ingredients with no air conditioning and minimal use of plastic packaging. All his efforts earned the award of Green Star from Michelin Guide two years ago, which is set for the most en

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Shandong Province First 9-meter Shield Machine

JINAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 27, 2023 - Shandong Province's first 9-meter shield machine "Qilu" rolls off the assembly line at Jinan Heavy Industry Group Co., LTD., in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, Nov. 27, 2023.

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Shandong Province First 9-meter Shield Machine

JINAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 27, 2023 - Shandong Province's first 9-meter shield machine "Qilu" rolls off the assembly line at Jinan Heavy Industry Group Co., LTD., in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, Nov. 27, 2023.

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A shutterbug's passion for finless porpoises

STORY: A shutterbug's passion for finless porpoises SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: YICHANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Yangtze finless porpoises 2. various of Yang He 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG HE, Photographer in Yichang 4. various of Yang He 5. various of the Yangtze finless porpoises 6. various of Yang He 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG HE, Photographer 8. various of Yang He 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG HE, Photographer 10. various of the Yangtze finless porpoises STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG HE, Photographer in Yichang "I've been following finless porpoises and snapping pictures of them since I retired. Every morning when I wake up, the first thing in my head is to photograph finless porpoises. It wasn't until August 2020 that I finally captured my first good photo of a finless porpoise. The feeling at that moment was truly exhilarating." 65-year-old Yang He grew up along the Yangtze River. He became

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(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-XIANGQI-CHAMPIONSHIP

(231125) -- HOUSTON, Nov. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Chen of China (R) competes against Lai Ly Huynh of Vietnam during the men's individual round 9 match at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 24, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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Golf: Inami

Japanese golfer Mone Inami attends a press conference at Great Island Club in Chonan, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Nov. 9, 2023, unveiling a plan to play on the U.S. LPGA Tour in the 2024 season.

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Customers Shop at A Supermarket in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 9, 2023 - Customers shop at a supermarket in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Nov 9, 2023. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2023, the national consumer price fell by 0.2% year-on-year. In January - October 2023, the average national consumer price rose by 0.4% over the same period last year.

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PALESTINIAN REFUGEE-ARTWORK

(231120) -- DAMASCUS, Nov. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hani al-Rakoui works on a piece of souvenir at his workshop in Damascus, Syria, Nov. 9, 2023. Hani al-Rakoui, a Palestinian refugee living in Syria, is on a unique journey to safeguard and promote the Palestinian heritage among the diaspora by creating artworks representing his homeland culture. TO GO WITH "Feature: Overseas Palestinian safeguards cultural heritage through artworks" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

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Meet Chinese trekker Abu: from Xinjiang to Beijing

STORY: Meet Chinese trekker Abu: from Xinjiang to Beijing SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abu 2. STANDUP (English): LI ZIWEI, Xinhua correspondent in Beijing 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ABU, Trekker from Kashgar, China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ABU, Trekker from Kashgar, China 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ABU, Trekker from Kashgar, China 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ABU, Trekker from Kashgar, China 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ABU, Trekker from Kashgar, China 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ABU, Trekker from Kashgar, China 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ABU, Trekker from Kashgar, China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI ZIWEI, Xinhua correspondent in Beijing "After a 5,000-km trek across China in 280 days, a 24-year-old man, from Kashgar, Xinjiang, has finally arrived in Beijing." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ABU, Trekker from Kashgar, China "Hello, I'm Abu, a Uygur trekker." Caption: Why did you come to Beijing? SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese):

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Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak ignites calls for hygienic practices

STORY: Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak ignites calls for hygienic practices SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of patients 2. various of local communities 3. various of local water supply 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): PATRICK MUTISI, Local resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL VERE, Harare City Council's head of epidemiology and disease control 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL VERE, Harare City Council's head of epidemiology and disease control 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DOUGLAS MOMBESHORA, Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Child Care 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Shona): GLADYS MASARA, Street vendor in Kuwadzana 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Shona): ANGELINE FORMOZA, Local resident 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Shona): GEORGINA MUSIYAZVIRIYO, Local resident STORYLINE: A Cholera outbreak in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, has ignited calls for increased hygienic practices to prevent its spread as the city battles a shortage of clean water. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): PATR

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-PALESTINIAN REFUGEE-ARTWORK

(231120) -- DAMASCUS, Nov. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hani al-Rakoui works on a piece of souvenir at his workshop in Damascus, Syria, Nov. 9, 2023. Hani al-Rakoui, a Palestinian refugee living in Syria, is on a unique journey to safeguard and promote the Palestinian heritage among the diaspora by creating artworks representing his homeland culture. TO GO WITH "Feature: Overseas Palestinian safeguards cultural heritage through artworks" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

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Vlog: Traditional Tibetan dance brims with vitality in China's Xizang

STORY: Vlog: Traditional Tibetan dance brims with vitality in China's Xizang SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 12/17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the locals dancing in a park in Lhasa 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG ZHIQI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the park in Lhasa 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG ZHIQI, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TASHI DONDRUP, Lhasa resident 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG ZHIQI, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): TASHI DONDRUP, Lhasa resident 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): HUANG ZHIQI, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): TASHI DONDRUP, Lhasa resident 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): HUANG ZHIQI, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): TASHI DONDRUP, Lhasa resident 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): HUANG ZHIQI, Xinhua correspondent 13. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): TASHI DONDRUP, Lhasa resident 14. SOUNDBITE 11 (Chinese): HUANG ZHIQI, Xinhua correspondent 15. SOUNDBITE 12 (Chinese

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Cassava crops reflect growing agricultural cooperation between China, Africa

STORY: Cassava crops reflect growing agricultural cooperation between China, Africa SHOOTING TIME: Nov.13-16 2023 and file DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: SANYA, China/Brazzaville CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the second Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Agriculture held in south China's Sanya 2. various of experiment on cassava crops 3. various of an agriculture demonstration center in the Republic of the Congo 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PAUL VALENTIN NGOBO, Congolese Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries 5. various of an agriculture demonstration center in the Republic of the Congo 6. various of African officials visiting agricultural bases in Sanya 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EVELYNE HEYI AVAGALA, Director, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Kenya 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GRETELLE ISAAC, Principal Lands Officer, Agriculture Department, Seychelles 9. various of agricultural bases in Sanya STORYLINE: Chinese agronomists said they plan to boost

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-INTERVIEW-JAMES LAURENCESON

(231119) -- SYDNEY, Nov. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- James Laurenceson, director of the Australia-China Relations Institute, reacts during an interview with Xinhua in Sydney, Australia, Nov. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "Explainer: APEC's way forward: a historical perspective" (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-EDUCATION-SCHOOL LIFE (CN)

(231118) -- LHASA, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma (L) chats with her roommate in dormitory at Damxung County Middle School in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 9, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. Her home is located in Choden Village of Lungring Township in Damxung County, at the southern foot of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Mathematics is the favorite subject of Sichod Drolma. "I feel satisfied when I succeed in solving math problems," the 15-year-old girl said. After evening self-study hours everyday, Sichod Drolma walks back to the dormitory hand in hand with her friends and takes physical exercise. Roommates of Sichod Drolma always enjoy chatting with each other before falling asleep. The Tibetan girl said school is like her second home. The plateau region has made s

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-EDUCATION-SCHOOL LIFE (CN)

(231118) -- LHASA, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma (3rd R) and her roommates enjoy leisure time in their dormitory at Damxung County Middle School in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 9, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. Her home is located in Choden Village of Lungring Township in Damxung County, at the southern foot of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Mathematics is the favorite subject of Sichod Drolma. "I feel satisfied when I succeed in solving math problems," the 15-year-old girl said. After evening self-study hours everyday, Sichod Drolma walks back to the dormitory hand in hand with her friends and takes physical exercise. Roommates of Sichod Drolma always enjoy chatting with each other before falling asleep. The Tibetan girl said school is like her second home. The pl

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-EDUCATION-SCHOOL LIFE (CN)

(231118) -- LHASA, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma has a physics class at Damxung County Middle School in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 9, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. Her home is located in Choden Village of Lungring Township in Damxung County, at the southern foot of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Mathematics is the favorite subject of Sichod Drolma. "I feel satisfied when I succeed in solving math problems," the 15-year-old girl said. After evening self-study hours everyday, Sichod Drolma walks back to the dormitory hand in hand with her friends and takes physical exercise. Roommates of Sichod Drolma always enjoy chatting with each other before falling asleep. The Tibetan girl said school is like her second home. The plateau region has made significant strides in

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-EDUCATION-SCHOOL LIFE (CN)

(231118) -- LHASA, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma arranges her bed and prepares to sleep in the dormitory at Damxung County Middle School in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 9, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. Her home is located in Choden Village of Lungring Township in Damxung County, at the southern foot of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Mathematics is the favorite subject of Sichod Drolma. "I feel satisfied when I succeed in solving math problems," the 15-year-old girl said. After evening self-study hours everyday, Sichod Drolma walks back to the dormitory hand in hand with her friends and takes physical exercise. Roommates of Sichod Drolma always enjoy chatting with each other before falling asleep. The Tibetan girl said school is like her second home. The plateau re

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-EDUCATION-SCHOOL LIFE (CN)

(231118) -- LHASA, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma (standing) answers teacher's question during a class at Damxung County Middle School in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 9, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. Her home is located in Choden Village of Lungring Township in Damxung County, at the southern foot of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Mathematics is the favorite subject of Sichod Drolma. "I feel satisfied when I succeed in solving math problems," the 15-year-old girl said. After evening self-study hours everyday, Sichod Drolma walks back to the dormitory hand in hand with her friends and takes physical exercise. Roommates of Sichod Drolma always enjoy chatting with each other before falling asleep. The Tibetan girl said school is like her second home. The plateau regio

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-EDUCATION-SCHOOL LIFE (CN)

(231118) -- LHASA, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma (2nd L) and her classmates have a physics class at Damxung County Middle School in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 9, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. Her home is located in Choden Village of Lungring Township in Damxung County, at the southern foot of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Mathematics is the favorite subject of Sichod Drolma. "I feel satisfied when I succeed in solving math problems," the 15-year-old girl said. After evening self-study hours everyday, Sichod Drolma walks back to the dormitory hand in hand with her friends and takes physical exercise. Roommates of Sichod Drolma always enjoy chatting with each other before falling asleep. The Tibetan girl said school is like her second home. The plateau region has

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-EDUCATION-SCHOOL LIFE (CN)

(231118) -- LHASA, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma's mother arranges certificates of merit awarded to her children in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 9, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. Her home is located in Choden Village of Lungring Township in Damxung County, at the southern foot of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Mathematics is the favorite subject of Sichod Drolma. "I feel satisfied when I succeed in solving math problems," the 15-year-old girl said. After evening self-study hours everyday, Sichod Drolma walks back to the dormitory hand in hand with her friends and takes physical exercise. Roommates of Sichod Drolma always enjoy chatting with each other before falling asleep. The Tibetan girl said school is like her second home. The plateau region has made significan

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Rafah crossing, "life passage" for Gaza Strip

STORY: Rafah crossing, "life passage" for Gaza Strip SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 21, 2023; Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of route to the Rafah border crossing airport 2. STANDUP 1 (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Red Crescent Society Emergency Operations Center Airport Team 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): LOTFY GHEITH, Manager of emergency operation center of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society 5. various of truck to Rafah border crossing 6. STANDUP 2 (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LOTFY GHEITH, Manager of emergency operation center of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society 8. various of trucks and ambulances leading to Rafah border crossing 9. STANDUP 3 (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent 10. various of an ambulance 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WAGDY AMIN, Doctor of Al-Arish Hospital STORYLINE: As the Hamas-Israel conflict dragged on into the second month, the Rafah border crossing, th

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Presidential election in Madagascar

STORY: Presidential election in Madagascar SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Antananarivo city views 2. various of polling stations 3. various of Madagascar's incumbent president Andry Rajoelina casting ballot 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, incumbent president of Madagascar 5. various of presidential candidate Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko casting ballot 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Malagasy): SITENY RANDRIANASOLONIAIKO, presidential candidate 7. various of polling stations 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Malagasy): OROTHE, Malagasy voter 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Malagasy): FARA, Malagasy voter STORYLINE: Madagascar kicked off its first round of the presidential election on Thursday to select the national leader for the next five years among 13 candidates, including incumbent President Andry Rajoelina. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Madagascar, over 11 million registered voters among the 30 milli