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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

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Monumental structure unveiled in Iran's capital to commemorate Palestinians killed in Gaza

STORY: Monumental structure unveiled in Iran's capital to commemorate Palestinians killed in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: A monumental structure was unveiled in the Iranian capital Tehran on Wednesday to commemorate the Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. The unveiling ceremony of an 8-meter-tall metallic structure was held at Tehran's central Valiasr Square ahead of the Day of Gaza, which is annually marked by Iranians on Jan. 19 to commemorate the Palestinians' resistance during Israel's war on the coastal enclave in 2008-2009. The Palestinian students attending the ceremony sent doves flying into the sky to symbolize the liberation of the people of Gaza. The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to more than 24,000 since its outbreak on Oct. 7, 2023, according to the Gaza-based Health Ministry. Xinhua News Age

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows tourists having tea at a teahouse in Yuyuan Garden of east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has als

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows a teahouse at Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating eco

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows a tourist posing for photos at Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows the night view of a pavilion at Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also bee

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows people visiting Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating e

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows a tourist posing for photos at Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows the "Jinbo" China-Europe freight train arriving in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also b

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows tourists visiting Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows a view of Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating economi

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows tourists posing for pictures at Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also bee

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 13, 2021 shows container vessel of the China COSCO Shipping docking at Yangshan Port, east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shan

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows tourists having tea at a teahouse in Yuyuan Garden of east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has als

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows tourists visiting Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows the inner view of a teahouse at Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also bee

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows tourists resting at a pavilion at Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also b

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows tourists visiting Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows a view of Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating economi

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows tourists visiting Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows people taking pictures of koi fish at Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has al

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2023 shows a tourist having tea at a teahouse in Yuyuan Garden of east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has al

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Chinese major pickle production base sees export to RCEP partners increasing

STORY: Chinese major pickle production base sees export to RCEP partners increasing SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fuling District 2. various of the company 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHOU LINXIANG, General manager of a local pickled mustard tubers producing company STORYLINE: The history of pickle-making in Fuling District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality dates back more than 150 years. The district's traditional method of producing preserved mustard tubers was listed as a state-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. As a popular snack on many Chinese people's dinner tables, the pickled mustard tubers have been accepted by more foreigners in recent years. And thanks to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the world's biggest free trade pact that took effect in 2022, the pickle's export volume to Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian countries has increased

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Nobel laureate Kariko underscores groundbreaking potential of mRNA technology

STORY: Nobel laureate Kariko underscores groundbreaking potential of mRNA technology DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: SZEGED, Hungary CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the panel discussion STORYLINE: Biochemist Katalin Kariko, 2023 Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine, underscored the application potential of mRNA technology in a panel discussion at her alma mater, University of Szeged, on Thursday evening. Originally focused on cancer vaccines, mRNA's versatility has broadened to encompass various therapeutic applications, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of therapy drugs, she explained to an audience made up mostly of university students in response to a question from Xinhua. "Definitely, the messenger RNA (mRNA) as a therapy will be used for many, many applications, many different treatments, and therapies," she said. "Originally, you know the first ones of these companies such as BioNtech in 2008 were formed to make cancer vaccines, and they gained a lot of kn

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Dollar rises into 110 yen level

TOKYO, Japan - A currency exchange bulletin board shows the U.S. dollar trading above the 110 yen line (top) in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2014. It is the dollar's highest level against the Japanese currency since August 2008.

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N. Korea announces 2008 census report

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People attend a governmental meeting on a census report in Pyongyang on Dec. 16, 2009. The North Korean government announced its population was about 24 million as of Oct. 1, 2008.

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Panasonic group to see 1st red ink in 6 yrs in FY 2008

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken Oct. 1, 2008, shows the headquarters of Panasonic Corp. in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture. The Japanese top electronics maker is likely to report a consolidated net loss for the 2008 business year through March, falling into the red for the first time since the 2002 business year.

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Matsuzaka shines as Red Sox beat Rays in ALCS Game 1

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 10. Matsuzaka pitched seven-plus scoreless innings to earn his first win of the 2008 postseason as the Red Sox won 2-0.

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Shinoda Plasma to build 2-meter-by-3-meter display panels

KOBE, Japan - An 86-inch plasma panel measuring 1 meter by 2 meters developed by Shinoda Plasma Co., Ltd. is on display in Kobe on Oct. 26. Shinoda Plasma, a Kobe-based venture spun from Fujitsu Ltd., says it is developing 150-inch panels measuring 2 meters by 3 meters by putting the basic 86-inch panels together. It plans to sell these giant panels by the fall of 2008. Built with plasma tubes 1 meter long and 1 mm in diameter, the panels can be bent into various shapes for use at public arenas such as railway stations and airports, the company says.

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Tanaka Kikinzoku unveils 2008 calendar made of pure gold

TOKYO, Japan - A model points out a calendar for 2008 made of pure gold at the flagship store of Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K. in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district on Oct. 18. Tanaka Kikinzoku will begin taking orders for the 30 million yen calendar on Oct. 19. On the back of the calendar are printed images from the picture scroll of the Tale of Genji, a classic work of Japanese literature which will be marking its 1,000th anniversary next year.

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(2)Rogge upbeat halfway through preparations for Beijing Olympics

BEIJING, China - International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge and Mrs. Rogge spread the Olympic flag at the Great Wall of China outside Beijing on Nov. 1. Rogge, in Beijing since Oct. 30, toured construction sites for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games venues. (Pool photo)

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New Zealand households face rising cost of living

STORY: New Zealand households face rising cost of living DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Wellington 2. various of people shopping in supermarkets and malls 3. various of street views STORYLINE: The cost of living for the average household increased by 7.7 percent year on year, with increasing prices widely felt across all household groups in the September 2022 quarter, New Zealand's statistic department Stats NZ said on Wednesday. All household groups faced their highest annual cost-of-living increase since the series began in 2008, Stats NZ said. "Higher prices for housing and food were the main contributors to the increase across all the household groups," consumer prices manager Katrina Dewbery said in a statement. Each quarter, the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs) measure how inflation affects 13 different household groups, plus an all-households group, or the average household. The consumer price in

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Chinese language gains greater popularity among Afghan youth

STORY: Chinese language gains greater popularity among Afghan youth DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Confucius Institute 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HAMID GHULAMI, Director, Chinese Language and Literature Department 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): MOHAMMAD ISMAEL ADIB, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): KHAWAJA ABDUL BASHIR SEDIQI, Student STORYLINE: Afghanistan's only Confucius Institute, also known as the Department of Chinese Language and Literature of Kabul University, has supported hundreds of young people to learn Chinese since its foundation in 2008. Hamid Ghulam, director of the department, said the number of Chinese language learners has been on the rise in the past few years. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): HAMID GHULAMI, Director, Chinese Language and Literature Department "More than 90 students, including boys and girls, are currently learning the Chinese language in the Chinese language and literature department of the university. Although t

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Crane dance in NE China

STORY: Crane dance in NE China DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the crane dance STORYLINE: Crane dance is a traditional dance in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, China. Performers mimic poise and walk from cranes. The crane dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage item in 2008. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun, China. (XHTV)

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Iraqis visit al-Baghdadi Museum to remember ancestors' legacy

STORY: Iraqis visit al-Baghdadi Museum to remember ancestors' legacy DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:45 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the al-Baghdadi Museum 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): JASIM SAKRAN, Director of al-Baghdadi Museum 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SAWSAN AL-SHAIBANI, Visitor 4 various of visitors STORYLINE: The exhibits in Iraq's al-Baghdadi Museum are one of the tourist landmarks in Baghdad, offering a nostalgic journey into the past daily life of the capital city, through scenes featuring life-size wax models. Located near the Tigris River that bisects Baghdad, the museum's old building was first built in 1869, during the Ottoman era. In 1970, the al-Baghdadi Museum was opened in the old building after renovation. It includes 385 statues representing more than 77 scenes featuring folk crafts, trades, professions, local customs, and street life. The museum was damaged during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and was rehabilitated in August 2008. SOUNDBITE 1 (Ara

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Huawei's training program helps Brunei nurture ICT talents

STORY: Huawei's training program helps Brunei nurture ICT talents DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Seeds for the Future 2022 STORYLINE: Huawei Technologies in Brunei officially launched its "Seeds for the Future" 2022 program on Monday, aimed at nurturing local information and communications technology (ICT) talents. As a flagship global Corporate Social Responsibility program of Chinese tech giant Huawei, "Seeds for the Future" was first initiated in 2008 and designed to develop skilled, local ICT talents and bridge communication between countries and cultures. "By the end of 2021, this program has been implemented across 137 countries and regions, covering 12,000 students from over 500 universities," Zhang Jianwei, CEO of Huawei Technologies in Brunei, told Xinhua. "This is the 8th session since the program was held back in 2015 in Brunei. It is also the third year we are conducting online training since t

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Mumbai witnesses India's age-old tradition of Ram Leela

STORY: Mumbai witnesses India's age-old tradition of Ram Leela DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ram Leela STORYLINE: Performers brought together an age-old Indian folk drama, "Ram Leela"(also Ramlila), in Mumbai on Wednesday, which was the 10th day of Navratri celebrations (Dussehra). Ram Leela is one of the most speculated scenes in Dussehra Festival. The theatrical experience is seen by hundreds of people at every stage. The tradition of Ram Leela in India goes back to 1950, since then Ram Leela has been organized every year to mark the tradition. Ram Leela is a big part of the Hindu culture. It was listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008 . Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

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UN agency warns of global recession induced by monetary policy in advanced economies

STORY: UN agency warns of global recession induced by monetary policy in advanced economies DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:29 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNCTAD video 2. various of streets, people walking and shopping and traffic in different countries 3. SOUNDBITE (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, UNCTAD Secretary-General STORYLINE: Monetary policy moves in advanced economies risk pushing the world towards global recession and prolonged stagnation, inflicting worse damage than the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 shock, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Monday. Rapid interest rate increases and fiscal tightening in advanced economies, combined with the crises resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict, have already turned a global slowdown into a downturn with the desired soft landing looking unlikely, said a UNCTAD report titled "Trade and Development Report 2022." In a decade of ultra-low interest rates, cen

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Impressions of China in new era: David Ferguson

STORY: Impressions of China in new era: David Ferguson DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of David Ferguson in interview 2. STANDUP (English): DAVID FERGUSON, Honorary Chief English Editor of Foreign Languages Press, CICG 3. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID FERGUSON, Honorary Chief English Editor of Foreign Languages Press, CICG STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DAVID FERGUSON, Honorary Chief English Editor of Foreign Languages Press, CICG "Hi. My name is David Ferguson. I come from Scotland. I came to China in 2006, so I've been here for 16 years. I work as a book writer and editor." SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID FERGUSON, Honorary Chief English Editor of Foreign Languages Press, CICG "China looked like a land of opportunity. Lots of things were happening here. In 2008, my wife found an advert for a job as a journalist and editor with China.org, which is a web-based information and news provider. So I came to Beijing in 2008, just before the Beijing Olympi

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A CPC national congress delegate striving to become a best steelworker

STORY: A CPC national congress delegate striving to become a best steelworker DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: HANDAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of daily works of steel mill 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG XIAOYU, Steel mill worker STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG XIAOYU, Steel mill worker "My name is Tang Xiaoyu. Since I started working 14 years ago, I've devoted myself to the frontline of production, and have kept honing my skills and studying production technologies." SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TANG XIAOYU, Steel mill worker "In 2008, I graduated from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, majoring in metallurgical engineering. When I first started working, I was sort of at a loss. I learned a lot of theoretical knowledge, but I felt that I knew nothing at the steel mill. Fortunately, I met my mentor He Shunsheng. His words enlightened me. He said to me, 'do what you have to do. At steel mills, we should try to become the best steelworker. As long as you keep s

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Camel race festival kicks off in Jordan's desert

STORY: Camel race festival kicks off in Jordan's desert DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAMZA ZAWAEDH, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SALEH ALZAWEDEH, Organizer at Jordanian Camel Sports Committee STORYLINE: The 2022 Jordan camel race festival kicked off on Friday in the Wadi Rum desert of Jordan, with over 500 camels participating in the race. The camel race is a traditional sporting activity in Arab countries, which was, in ancient times, one of the most anticipated events in various festivities. The two-day competition also includes a camel beauty contest, according to the festival organizer, adding that the festival was inspired by the Sheikh Zayed camels race festival, which was held annually also in Wadi Rum from 2008 to 2019. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAMZA ZAWAEDH, Participant "Camels are the culture we inherited from our fathers and grandfathers. Before establishing the racecourse (the Shei

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(2)Rogge upbeat halfway through preparations for Beijing Olympic

BEIJING, China - International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge and Mrs. Rogge spread the Olympic flag at the Great Wall of China outside Beijing on Nov. 1. Rogge, in Beijing since Oct. 30, toured construction sites for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games venues. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Panasonic group to see 1st red ink in 6 yrs in FY 2008

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken Oct. 1, 2008, shows the headquarters of Panasonic Corp. in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture. The Japanese top electronics maker is likely to report a consolidated net loss for the 2008 business year through March, falling into the red for the first time since the 2002 business year. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea announces 2008 census report

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People attend a governmental meeting on a census report in Pyongyang on Dec. 16, 2009. The North Korean government announced its population was about 24 million as of Oct. 1, 2008. (Kyodo)

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Shinoda Plasma to build 2-meter-by-3-meter display panels

KOBE, Japan - An 86-inch plasma panel measuring 1 meter by 2 meters developed by Shinoda Plasma Co., Ltd. is on display in Kobe on Oct. 26. Shinoda Plasma, a Kobe-based venture spun from Fujitsu Ltd., says it is developing 150-inch panels measuring 2 meters by 3 meters by putting the basic 86-inch panels together. It plans to sell these giant panels by the fall of 2008. Built with plasma tubes 1 meter long and 1 mm in diameter, the panels can be bent into various shapes for use at public arenas such as railway stations and airports, the company says. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka shines as Red Sox beat Rays in ALCS Game 1

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 10. Matsuzaka pitched seven-plus scoreless innings to earn his first win of the 2008 postseason as the Red Sox won 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Dollar rises into 110 yen level

TOKYO, Japan - A currency exchange bulletin board shows the U.S. dollar trading above the 110 yen line (top) in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2014. It is the dollar's highest level against the Japanese currency since August 2008. (Kyodo)