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(240313) -- NANCHANG, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yihua plays Guqin at a park in Yihuang County, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 25, 2022. The Guqin, a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese instrument, boasts a history of over 3,000 years. Feng Yihua, a 38-year-old Guqin maker, hails from Yihuang County in east China's Jiangxi Province. Influenced by his family, Feng began studying the Guqin at age 18. He later moved to Shanghai to be an apprentice under a master in the craft of Guqin-making. "Creating a Guqin by hand requires raw lacquer, which initially caused skin allergies. I even cut my thumb while carving the holes," Feng recalled his apprenticeship. Through years of perseverance, Feng has honed his skills in both playing and crafting the Guqin. In 2014, he returned to his hometown to establish a Guqin studio, dedicating himself to this sophisticated profession. The process of hand-making a Guqin spans at least three years, involving around 100 procedures. This lengthy process tests t

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Young people gather at music event in Lahore

LAHORE, Pakistan - Young people congregate at a garden beside the Sufi Islamic shrine of Baba Shah Jamal in Lahore, eastern Pakistan, every Thursday night as shown in this file photo taken on Nov. 13, 2014.

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Sufi Islamic music played every Thursday in Lahore

LAHORE, Pakistan - A big music event is held at a garden by the Sufi Islamic shrine of Baba Shah Jamal in Lahore, eastern Pakistan, every Thursday night as shown in this file photo taken on Nov. 13, 2014. Several hundred people dance to the tune of Sufi Islamic music and rediscover their ties with Islam.

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Auto dealers opening kids' classes in showrooms

TOKYO, Japan - A girl is welcomed by an instructor in an English conversation class operated by Benesse Corp. in a Toyota dealership showroom in Kunitachi, western Tokyo, as seen in this file photo taken on Nov. 13, 2014. Classes for children opened by educational firms in auto showrooms are increasing.

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Pakistan gas station employs women workers in rare move

LAHORE, Pakistan - Three female staffers pose at a gas station on Nov. 13, 2014, in Lahore, eastern Pakistan. The gas station is the first in Pakistan to employ women to run the operation, a bold initiative in the Muslim country.

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Pakistan gas station hires women staff in rare move

LAHORE, Pakistan - A female staffer pumps gas for a customer at a gas station in Lahore, eastern Pakistan, on Nov. 13, 2014. The gas station is the first in Pakistan to employ women to run the operation, a bold initiative in the Muslim country.

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Pakistan gas station hires women workers in rare move

LAHORE, Pakistan - A female staffer at a gas station in Lahore, eastern Pakistan, fills the fuel tank of a motorcycle on Nov. 13, 2014. The gas station is the first in Pakistan to employ women to pump gas, a bold initiative in the Muslim country.

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Daughter follows firefighter father involved in 1995 quake

OSAKA, Japan - Eri Inoue climbs a ladder during a training session as a firefighter in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture, in this file photo taken on Nov. 13, 2014. Inoue has chosen the profession because of her father's involvement as a firefighter in the Great Hanshin Earthquake that hit the western Japan prefecture in 1995.

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Luminous campaign posters in strong demand

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Nov. 13, 2014, shows a sample election campaign poster, featuring the name of the mock candidate printed with paint that glows in the dark, produced by Itsuki Print Co., a Tokyo company making campaign goods. According to the company, this type of poster is in strong demand ahead of the Dec. 14 general election.

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Japan wins the Chiba International Ekiden

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Ayumi Hagiwara finishes the Chiba International Ekiden in first place at Chiba Central Sports Center near Tokyo, on Nov. 24, 2014. In a field comprised of 13 teams from 11 countries competing over 42.195 kilometers, Japan broke the tape in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 53 seconds.

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Japan Antarctica team to set up wind power generator

TOKYO, Japan - Hideaki Nakamura, a member of the 56th Japanese Antarctic expedition team, checks the drawing for a wind power generation system he is going to set up in Antarctica, at the National Institute of Polar Research in Tokyo's Tachikawa City on Nov. 13, 2014, before the team's departure on Nov. 25.

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Subway terror attack rescue drill conducted

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters with protective gear conduct a rescue drill at a subway station in Tokyo's Hibiya district on Nov. 20, 2014, simulating a terror attack. Around 300 police officers and firefighters participated in the drill prior to the 20th anniversary of the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system by the Aum Shinrikyo cult that killed 13 people and injured more than 6,000, on March 20 next year.

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Subway terror attack rescue drill conducted

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters with protective gear conduct a rescue drill at a subway station in Tokyo's Hibiya district on Nov. 20, 2014, simulating a terror attack. Around 300 police officers and firefighters participated in the drill prior to the 20th anniversary of the sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system by the Aum Shinrikyo cult that killed 13 people and injured more than 6,000, on March 20 next year.

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Saitama Gold Theater members perform in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - The Saitama Gold Theater, made up of actors 55 years and older and led by famed theater director Yukio Ninagawa, performs "Ravens, We Shall Load Bullets" in Hong Kong on Nov. 13, 2014.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan coach Eddie Jones watches an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Kane Hesketh jumps to catch the ball during the second half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan coach Eddie Jones congratulates his players after their 18-13 victory over Romania in an international rugby test match at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Male Sau runs with the ball during the second half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Hendrik Tui (L in up) reaches for the ball in a lineout during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Kosei Ono is tackled during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Harumichi Tatekawa carries the ball during the second half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Atsushi Hiwasa (L) passes the ball during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Orange grower looks happy before harvesting

OITA, Japan - Koji Imamura, a farmer in Kitsuki, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, looks happy on Nov. 13, 2014, as he examines oranges of the "Miko" (pretty girl) brand, known for their bright color and soft flesh, before harvesting.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japanese fans of their compatriot tennis player Kei Nishikori hold flags on Nov. 13, 2014, in London after Nishikori defeated David Ferrer of Spain 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in the British capital. World No.5 Nishikori advanced to the semifinals.

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HondaJet eyes profit 5 years after 1st delivery

GREENSBORO, United States - Michimasa Fujino, president of Honda Aircraft Co., says during an interview at its U.S. plant in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Nov. 13, 2014, that the Honda Motor Co. subsidiary will seek to climb into the black five years after the first delivery of its HondaJet small aircraft.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan serves during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan celebrates after beating David Ferrer of Spain 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori advanced to the semifinals.

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3D image of fox projected over tumulus in western Japan

KASHIHARA, Japan - A three-dimensional image of a fox is projected over the Ishibutai tumulus made of large rocks in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 13, 2014, for the test illumination of "projection mapping."

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Abe visits post office in Yangon

YANGON, Myanmar - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) hands a postcard addressed to Sanae Takaichi, the Japanese internal affairs and communications minister, to an official at the Yangon central post office, asking for its delivery, in Yangon, Myanmar, on Nov. 13, 2014.

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H.K. pro-democracy protest faces court-ordered clearance

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Tents set up by pro-democracy protesters occupy a main street in the Mongkok shopping district in Hong Kong on Nov. 13, 2014. Hong Kong court has ordered bailiffs and police to clear part of the roads occupied for 47 straight days by pro-democracy protesters on Nov. 15 at the earliest.

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Kyoto's Kiyomizu temple lit up

KYOTO, Japan - The wooden stage of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward is lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 13, 2014. About 500 lights illuminated the temple, one of Japan's most celebrated temples, founded in 780 in the wooded hills east of Kyoto. The stage just out from the temple's main hall is 13 meters above the hillside below.

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Snow plow in action in Hokkaido, northern Japan

SAPPORO, Japan - A snow plow known as the "Sasara tram" is at work on a snowy street in Sapporo on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 13, 2014, in an operation launched 15 days earlier than last year.

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Nishikori reaches semifinals at ATP World Tour Finals

LONDON, United Kingdom - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot during a Group B match at the ATP World Tour Finals in London against David Ferrer of Spain on Nov. 13, 2014. World No.5 Nishikori beat 10th-ranked Ferrer, who came in as a substitute for injured Milos Raonic, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals.

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3D image of planet projected on tumulus in west Japan

KASHIHARA, Japan - A three-dimensional image of a planet is projected over the Ishibutai tumulus made of large rocks in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 13, 2014, for the test illumination of "projection mapping."

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Japan PM Abe leaves Myanmar for Australia

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waves as he leaves Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw for Australia's Brisbane on Nov. 13, 2014, after attending the East Asia Summit and a meeting with ASEAN leaders. Abe will attend a G-20 summit in Brisbane.

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Kyoto's Kiyomizu temple lit up

KYOTO, Japan - The wooden stage of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward is lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 13, 2014. About 500 lights illuminated the temple, one of Japan's most celebrated temples, founded in 780 in the wooded hills east of Kyoto. The stage just out from the temple's main hall is 13 meters above the hillside below.

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Kyoto's Kiyomizu temple lit up

KYOTO, Japan - The wooden stage of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward is lit up on a trial basis on Nov. 13, 2014. About 500 lights illuminated the temple, one of Japan's most celebrated temples, founded in 780 in the wooded hills east of Kyoto. The stage just out from the temple's main hall is 13 meters above the hillside below.

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H.K. pro-democracy protest faces court-ordered clearance

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Police officers stand guard on Nov. 13, 2014, by a barricade set up pro-democracy protesters in the Mongkok shopping district in Hong Kong. Hong Kong court has ordered bailiffs and police to clear part of the roads occupied for 47 straight days by pro-democracy protesters on Nov. 15 at the earliest.

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H.K. pro-democracy protest faces court-ordered clearance

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Pro-democracy protesters continue their occupation in Hong Kong's Admiralty district on Nov. 13, 2014. Hong Kong court has ordered bailiffs and police to clear part of the roads occupied for 47 straight days by pro-democracy protesters on Nov. 15 at the earliest.

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H.K. pro-democracy protest faces court-ordered clearance

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Helmets prepared by pro-democracy protesters are seen in the Mongkok shopping district in Hong Kong on Nov. 13, 2014. Hong Kong court has ordered bailiffs and police to clear part of the roads occupied for 47 straight days by pro-democracy protesters on Nov. 15 at the earliest.

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East Asia Summit in Myanmar

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - Leaders from 18 countries in the Asia-Pacific region sit for the East Asia Summit at Myanmar International Convention Center in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on Nov. 13, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Gold banana for Takashimaya exhibition in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A woman holds a banana-shaped object of pure gold during a press preview on Nov. 13, 2014, of an exhibition featuring gold products at a Takashimaya department store in Osaka ahead of the opening of the exhibition and sales.

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Hitachi unveils 1st IEP train for Britain

KUDAMATSU, Japan - The first pre-series in Britain's Intercity Express Program train is unveiled to the media by Hitachi Ltd. at its Kasado plant in the city of Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan on Nov. 13. 2014. It is the first of three pre-series IEP being built in Japan.

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Gold Osaka Castle model for Takashimaya exhibition

OSAKA, Japan - A solid gold model of Osaka Castle is shown during a press preview on Nov. 13, 2014, of an exhibition featuring gold products at a Takashimaya department store in Osaka ahead of the opening of the exhibition and sales.

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H.K. pro-democracy protest faces court-ordered clearance

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Tents set up by pro-democracy protesters occupy a main street in the Mongkok shopping district in Hong Kong on Nov. 13, 2014. Hong Kong court has ordered bailiffs and police to clear part of the roads occupied for 47 straight days by pro-democracy protesters on Nov. 15 at the earliest.

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East Asia Summit in Myanmar

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - (from L) Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Myanmar's President Thein Sein, U.S. President Barack Obama and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak stand for a group photo ahead of the East Asia Summit at Myanmar International Convention Center in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on Nov. 13, 2014.

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Hitachi unveils 1st IEP train for Britain

KUDAMATSU, Japan - Photo shows a driver's seat of the first pre-series in Britain's Intercity Express Program train unveiled to the media by Hitachi Ltd. on Nov. 13, 2014, at its Kasado plant in the city of Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan. It is the first of three pre-series IEP being built in Japan.

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Hitachi unveils 1st IEP train for Britain

KUDAMATSU, Japan - The first pre-series in Britain's Intercity Express Program train is unveiled to the media by Hitachi Ltd. at its Kasado plant in the city of Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan on Nov. 13. 2014. It is the first of three pre-series IEP being built in Japan.

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Hitachi unveils 1st IEP train for Britain

KUDAMATSU, Japan - The first pre-series in Britain's Intercity Express Program train is unveiled to the media by Hitachi Ltd. at its Kasado plant in the city of Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in western Japan on Nov. 13. 2014. It is the first of three pre-series IEP being built in Japan.