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Exhibition honoring late fashion designer Hanae Mori

An exhibition of the work of late Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori is held at Iwami Art Museum in Masuda in the western Japan prefecture of Shimane on Oct. 4, 2025. About 400 items, including five dresses belonging to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, are on display at the exhibition, which is being held through Dec. 1 to mark the 100th anniversary next January of the birth of Mori, who was brought up in Shimane Prefecture and died at 96 in 2022.

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Exhibition honoring late fashion designer Hanae Mori

An exhibition of the work of late Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori is held at Iwami Art Museum in Masuda in the western Japan prefecture of Shimane on Oct. 4, 2025. About 400 items, including five dresses belonging to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, are on display at the exhibition, which is being held through Dec. 1 to mark the 100th anniversary next January of the birth of Mori, who was brought up in Shimane Prefecture and died at 96 in 2022.

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CHINA-JIANGSU-LIANYUNGANG-SCO-INT'L LOGISTICS PARK (CN)

(240704) -- LIANYUNGANG, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone file photo taken on Oct. 13, 2022 shows an international freight train departing from the SCO (Lianyungang) International Logistics Park in Lianyungang City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Inaugurated in 2015, the SCO (Lianyungang) International Logistics Park covering an area of about 69.79 square kilometers is home to over 1,600 enterprises. (SCO stands for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization) The park has built a multimodal logistics system comprising roads, railways, rivers, and the sea, which also integrates industries such as new materials and new energy besides modern logistics. As of the end of June this year, the accumulated throughput of the park hit 289 million tonnes with a combined logistics business revenue of 19.06 billion yuan (about 2.62 billion U.S. dollars). (Photo by Wang Jianmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-JIANGSU-LIANYUNGANG-SCO-INT'L LOGISTICS PARK (CN)

(240704) -- LIANYUNGANG, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 13, 2022 shows an international freight train about to depart from the SCO (Lianyungang) International Logistics Park in Lianyungang City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Inaugurated in 2015, the SCO (Lianyungang) International Logistics Park covering an area of about 69.79 square kilometers is home to over 1,600 enterprises. (SCO stands for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization) The park has built a multimodal logistics system comprising roads, railways, rivers, and the sea, which also integrates industries such as new materials and new energy besides modern logistics. As of the end of June this year, the accumulated throughput of the park hit 289 million tonnes with a combined logistics business revenue of 19.06 billion yuan (about 2.62 billion U.S. dollars). (Photo by Wang Jianmin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India's exports grow 1.23 pct in November

STORY: India's exports grow 1.23 pct in November SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of market 3. various of electronic parts manufacturing unit 4. various of traffic STORYLINE: India's overall exports in November were estimated to be around 62.58 billion U.S. dollars, up 1.23 percent year on year, according to data released by the federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Friday. Electronic goods exports registered a growth of 23.56 percent at 17.74 billion dollars during April-November, as compared to 14.36 billion dollars in the same period last year. Meanwhile, the overall trade deficit during April-November improved by 38.79 percent from 100.38 billion dollars last year to 61.44 billion dollars during the same months this year. Merchandise trade deficit also improved from 189.21 billion dollars in April-November 2022 to 166.35 billion dollars in April-November 2023. Xinhua News A

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How have China's EVs managed to win hearts and minds of Europeans

STORY: How have China's EVs managed to win hearts and minds of Europeans SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 11/Oct. 29, 2023 DATELINE: DEC. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Stockholm/ CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of European cities 2. various of cars 3. various of NIO power swap station 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHAN LIND, NIO ET7 owner in Sweden 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (German): HELMUT STETTNER, CEO, Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd. 6. various of car making process STORYLINE: With high quality, innovative designs, and competitive prices, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands such as BYD, NIO, Xpeng, Hongqi and Lynk & Co are increasingly winning the hearts and minds of European consumers. Statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show that Chinese brands account for almost 4 percent of European Union (EU) battery-electric car sales in 2022, up from 0.4 percent just three years ago. The EU imported over half a million Chinese-made cars in 2022, of which around 63 percent were

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Burgundy wines report robust sales in H1

STORY: Burgundy wines report robust sales in H1 SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31/Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: BEAUNE, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of wine stores in Beaune 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): BENJAMIN MAILLET, Sommelier in a restaurant in Beaune 3. various of sommelier Benjamin Maillet 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): BENJAMIN MAILLET, Sommelier in a restaurant in Beaune 5. various of Burgundy wine vines (files, shooting in September) 6. various of Burgundy wines in a market STORYLINE: According to a recent survey carried out by the Burgundy Wine Board (BIVB), sales of Burgundy wines remained at record levels in the first half of this year, with 43 million bottles sold abroad. The BIVB data showed that the region generated over 1.5 billion euros in revenue by exporting approximately 122.7 million liters of wine to more than 170 countries and regions in 2022, marking an impressive increase of over 1 million euros compared to 2021. However, Francois Labet, president of

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Australian unemployment falls to 3.6 pct in September

STORY: Australian unemployment falls to 3.6 pct in September DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Computer screen displaying unemployment rate data 2. Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaking about the unemployment rate on television 3. Morning rush hour crowd on their way to work 4. Australian government job assistance booths 5. Australian outdoor labor workforce scenes STORYLINE: Australia's unemployment fell from 3.7 percent to 3.6 percent in September, data has revealed. According to monthly labor force data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday, the Australian economy added 6,700 jobs between August and September. Responding to the data, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that it takes the total number of jobs created since the governing Labor Party won power in May 2022 to 561,500. "This is the most jobs created in the first term of any government on record, and we're only halfway through the term," he told reporters in Can

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China's NEV firm gains popularity in Philippines

STORY: China's NEV firm gains popularity in Philippines DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BYD Philippines 2. various of clients 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARK ANDREW TIENG, Managing director, BYD Philippines 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANGELA, Manila resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAI JIREH MABANSAG, Dealer development manager, BYD Philippines STORYLINE: China's NEV giant BYD has gained popularity in the Philippines' market, as the global trend of increasing fuel prices continues to burden consumers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARK ANDREW TIENG, Managing director, BYD Philippines "We're very proud to say that BYD has a very big market share of the electric vehicle sales of the Philippines. We have more than 60 percent market share as of 2022. Because of the fuel prices, a global trend that's going high, going up, Filipinos are looking for alternative energy sources for their cars. The demand will jump very big, very huge. We're ready to impro

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CHINA-HAINAN-SANSHA-SEA TURTLE PROTECTION (CN)

(231004) -- SANSHA, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 23, 2022 shows the Beidao Island, part of the Qilianyu Islands in Sansha City, south China's Hainan Province. Huang Cheng, director of the community of Beidao Island, patrols the island daily to protect sea turtles and their eggs. Besides turtle protection, Huang also needs to collect marine pollutants and restore the environment on the island. "Sea turtles are very sensitive to environmental change, which affects their life and hatching," he said. Huang Cheng followed the footsteps of his father Huang Hongbo. Back in the 1980s, China listed sea turtles under state protection and has since enhanced measures to prohibit the capture and trade of sea turtles and their eggs. Local fishermen were educated and encouraged to take up the job of turtle protection. Huang Hongbo was a veteran fisherman who knew a lot about the habits of sea turtles. He was invited to head the turtle protection station of Beidao Island in 2015. Thr

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Archaeology gaining popularity among young people in China

STORY: Archaeology gaining popularity among young people in China DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the students studying relics 2. various of the museums in China STORYLINE: The number of graduate students pursuing archaeology has significantly increased in recent years as more young people are enthralled by the rich contents of traditional Chinese culture. Echoing the increasing public attention to history and traditional culture, China has formulated an ambitious archaeological plan stretching until 2025. The country also plans to build national archaeological laboratories with international influence and competitiveness, eight to 10 regional labs, and 20 national archaeological specimen warehouses in key regions. China registered 382 more museums in 2022, bringing the total number of museums nationwide to 6,565 as of last year, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration. The museums hosted 34,000 exhibitions an

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Xinhua Headlines: More Chinese youngsters dig into archaeological discoveries

(231004) -- BEIJING, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Jie (R), a doctoral candidate from Sichuan University, leads an intern to put pottery pieces together at an archaeological workstation in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by He Qionghui/Xinhua)

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Egypt's population hits 105 mln: statistics agency

STORY: Egypt's population hits 105 mln: statistics agency DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nile River 2. various of Egyptian people walking on the street STORYLINE: Egypt's population reached 105 million on Saturday, showed the population clock of the country's statistics agency. On Oct. 1, 2022, Egypt's population stood at 104 million, meaning the population of the most populous Arab country has increased by 1 million in eight months, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics. In the past few years, Egypt has been working on solutions to curb overpopulation. In March, the government said it will pay married women aged between 21 and 45 with no more than two children an annual incentive of 1,000 Egyptian pounds (32.42 U.S. dollars). They will receive the total amount when they turn 45. In February 2022, President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi launched a national family development project to tackle the health, ed

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U.S.-FLORIDA-FORT MYERS-HURRICANE IAN-AFTERMATH

(221005) -- FORT MYERS (U.S.), Oct. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022 shows the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida, the United States. The death toll from Hurricane Ian in the United States has exceeded 110, while hundreds of thousands of customers remain without power. At least 110 people, including 105 in Florida and five in North Carolina, have died due to Ian, according to a tally by CNN on Wednesday. (Photo by Rolando López/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2022. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the 20th CPC National Congress on behalf of the 19th CPC Central Committee on Oct. 16. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 4. CPC convenes its 20th national congress The 20th National Congress of the CPC was held in Beijing from Oct. 16 to 22. The meeting produced a blueprint for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. Xi Jinping was elected general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and named chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission at the first plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee on Oct. 23. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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China-aided science museum wins hearts of science enthusiasts in Ethiopia

STORY: China-aided science museum wins hearts of science enthusiasts in Ethiopia DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of China-aided science museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): TEWODROS ESHETU, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANAYE EWNETU, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): TEWODROS ESHETU, Visitor 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MANAYE EWNETU, Visitor 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): WORHU GACHENA, Director general of Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Center STORYLINE: Within just a few weeks of operation, a China-aided science museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has attracted large numbers of visitors. According to figures from the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Center, more than 700,000 science enthusiasts from Ethiopia and beyond have visited the museum since it was officially opened on Oct. 4. The museum, the first of its kind in Africa, is expected to serve as a platform where scientific innovations will be conceived and born to support the gr

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221113) -- HARBIN, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022 shows the Hulan River estuary wetland park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Through long-term protection and restoration efforts, Harbin is emerging as a wetland paradise. The city was certified as an "international wetland city" in 2018. Many ecological parks in the city have become ideal places for people to do exercises, such as hiking, cycling and roller skating, as well as other recreational activities. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221113) -- HARBIN, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022 shows the Alejin Island Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Through long-term protection and restoration efforts, Harbin is emerging as a wetland paradise. The city was certified as an "international wetland city" in 2018. Many ecological parks in the city have become ideal places for people to do exercises, such as hiking, cycling and roller skating, as well as other recreational activities. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221113) -- HARBIN, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022 shows a view of the Sun Island scenic area in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Through long-term protection and restoration efforts, Harbin is emerging as a wetland paradise. The city was certified as an "international wetland city" in 2018. Many ecological parks in the city have become ideal places for people to do exercises, such as hiking, cycling and roller skating, as well as other recreational activities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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1st Chinese-invested expressway injects new vitality into Cambodia's economic growth

STORY: 1st Chinese-invested expressway injects new vitality into Cambodia's economic growth DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG YIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. aerial view of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TENG SOK HEM, Supervisor at PPSHV Expressway Monitoring Center 4. various of the Traffic Camera Control Center at Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG YIYI, Xinhua correspondent "I'm here at the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville (PPSHV) Expressway, which has been open for trial use since Oct. 1. Invested by the China Road and Bridge Corporation, it connects the capital of Phnom Penh and the deep-water port province of Preah Sihanouk. And it is the country's first-ever expressway. It also marks the quality cooperation between Cambodia and China under the Belt and Road Initiative." The over-187-kilometer expressway has two lanes for traffic in each direction plus an eme

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(221108) -- BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, 2022) TRANSMITTED on Nov. 8, 2022. Zhang Boheng of China competes in rings competition of the men's all-around final at the 51st FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool, Britain, Nov. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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Five African elephant calves bred in Qingyuan, Guangdong

STORY: Five African elephant calves bred in Qingyuan, Guangdong DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: QINGYUAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of African elephants and their calves 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG HANDONG, Breeding specialist with the Chimelong Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG HANDONG, Breeding specialist with the Chimelong Group 4. various of African elephants and their calves STORYLINE: Five African elephant calves have been successfully bred in the Chimelong National Ex-situ Conservation Base of World Endangered Wild Plants and Animals in Qingyuan, Guangdong Province. All the calves are in good health. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG HANDONG, Breeding specialist with the Chimelong Group "Among the five baby elephants, the first was born in May this year, the second in June, the third in July, and the fourth in August. The latest one was born on Oct. 25, with a birth weight of 128.5 kg. The five baby elephants are all in great condition. They feed on breast m

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BRITAIN-LONDON-20TH CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-SYMPOSIUM

(221104) -- LONDON, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Martin Albrow, a fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences, speaks at a symposium hosted by the Chinese Embassy in London, Britain, on Oct. 31, 2022. China's development achieved through meticulous planning and diligence has raised the living standards of its people and inspired the rest of the world, a panel of British experts on China has said. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's development is an inspiration for the world" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-20TH CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-SYMPOSIUM

(221104) -- LONDON, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Martin Jacques (L), a British scholar and political commentator, and Martin Albrow, a fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences, attend a symposium hosted by the Chinese Embassy in London, Britain, on Oct. 31, 2022. China's development achieved through meticulous planning and diligence has raised the living standards of its people and inspired the rest of the world, a panel of British experts on China has said. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's development is an inspiration for the world" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-20TH CPC NATIONAL CONGRESS-SYMPOSIUM

(221104) -- LONDON, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 31, 2022 shows a symposium hosted by the Chinese Embassy in London, Britain. China's development achieved through meticulous planning and diligence has raised the living standards of its people and inspired the rest of the world, a panel of British experts on China has said. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's development is an inspiration for the world" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CARPET-CHINA

(221104) -- KABUL, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People work at a carpet-weaving workshop in a slum on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan products welcomed in Chinese market, bringing new hope to poor Afghans" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CARPET-CHINA

(221104) -- KABUL, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man works at a carpet-weaving workshop in a slum on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan products welcomed in Chinese market, bringing new hope to poor Afghans" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CARPET-CHINA

(221104) -- KABUL, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man works at a carpet-weaving workshop in a slum on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan products welcomed in Chinese market, bringing new hope to poor Afghans" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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NE China oilfield's green transition

STORY: NE China oilfield's green transition DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: PANJIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Liaohe Oilfield of China National Petroleum Corp 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO YIKANG, Deputy director, Planning Department of Liaohe Oilfield of CNPC 3. various of Liaohe Oilfield STORYLINE: With annual crude oil output of 10 million tonnes for 36 consecutive years since 1986, Liaohe Oilfield of China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) has embarked on a green development path over recent years. Thanks to its abundant renewable energy resources, the Liaohe Oilfield has resorted to clean energies including solar, wind and geothermal power since 2020. By the end of Oct. this year, a 40-megawatt distributed photovoltaic (PV) project has provided 24 million kWh electricity to pumping units in total. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO YIKANG, Deputy director, Planning Department of Liaohe Oilfield of CNPC "By the end of this year, another 140-megawatt photovoltai

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Xinhua Headlines: 5th CIIE expected to energize global economy, cooperation

(221104) -- BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 31, 2021 shows the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, east China. (Photo by Jiang Zhongcheng/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE

(221104) -- SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People explore the mangrove swamps on boardwalks in Singapore's Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on Oct. 27, 2022. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE

(221104) -- SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People explore the mangrove swamps on boardwalks in Singapore's Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on Oct. 27, 2022. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE

(221104) -- SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Three long-tailed macaques groom each other in Singapore's Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on Oct. 27, 2022. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE

(221104) -- SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 27, 2022 shows the river and the mangrove swamps from the pedestrian bridge in Singapore's Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2022, in Okinawa's capital Naha shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons ahead of a ceremony later in the day to reconstruct Shuri Castle. The log will be used as a beam for the main building of the castle, of which six buildings were burned down in the Oct. 31, 2019, fire.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2022, in Okinawa's capital Naha shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons ahead of a ceremony later in the day to reconstruct Shuri Castle. The log will be used as a beam for the main building of the castle, of which six buildings were burned down in the Oct. 31, 2019, fire.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2022, in Okinawa's capital Naha shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons ahead of a ceremony later in the day to reconstruct Shuri Castle. The log will be used as a beam for the main building of the castle, of which six buildings were burned down in the Oct. 31, 2019, fire.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken on Nov. 3, 2022, in Okinawa's capital Naha shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons at a ceremony to reconstruct Shuri Castle. The log will be used as a beam for the main building of the castle, of which six buildings were burned down in the Oct. 31, 2019, fire.

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China recognizes hotpot chef as independent occupation

STORY: China recognizes hotpot chef as independent occupation DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG WENJUN, Vice chairman of the Chongqing Hotpot Association 3. various of hotpot cooking 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG WENJUN, Vice chairman of the Chongqing Hotpot Association 5. various of hotpot STORYLINE: China has recently recognized hotpot chef as an independent occupation. Hotpot chefs in Chongqing, a municipality in southwest China where spicy hotpot has long enjoyed national fame, were encouraged by the recognition. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG WENJUN, Vice chairman of the Chongqing Hotpot Association "Now we hotpot people are recognized as an independent line of work, the hotpot chef. With the new profession, I'm more assured and confident. This occupation will be a new choice for many people in the catering industry." The recognition by the Occupational Classification System of the Peo

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NE China's 400-MWh power storage utility put into operation

STORY: NE China's 400-MWh power storage utility put into operation DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dalian Concurrent Energy Storage Power Station 2. various of the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI XIANFENG, Deputy director of the DICP 4. various of wind and photovoltaic power generating units STORYLINE: The first phase of a power storage utility with a capacity of 400 MWh was put into operation in northeast China's Dalian on Sunday. According to the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the capacity of the Dalian Concurrent Energy Storage Power Station was designed to meet the electricity demand of some 200,000 residents per day and will be doubled to 800 MWh in the future. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI XIANFENG, Deputy director of the DICP "The energy storage technology, in our understanding, is to build a 'bank' for electricity, whe

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Russian teacher aspires to become Dunhuang culture promoter

STORY: Russian teacher aspires to become Dunhuang culture promoter DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pronkina Olga in Dunhuang city, northwest China's Gansu Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PRONKINA OLGA, Teacher at Gansu University of Political Science and Law 3. various of Pronkina Olga working and studying at Gansu University of Political Science and Law and Lanzhou University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PRONKINA OLGA, Teacher at Gansu University of Political Science and Law 5. various of Pronkina Olga visiting Gansu Provincial Museum and cultural relics STORYLINE: 36-year-old Pronkina Olga from Russia has been fascinated by Dunhuang culture during her 13 years of studying and working in the Chinese city of Lanzhou. She now aspires to become an inheritor and promoter of Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PRONKINA OLGA, Teacher at Gansu University of Political Science and Law "I've been working and living in the Chinese city o

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Contemporary art exhibition held in front of Egyptian pyramids

STORY: Contemporary art exhibition held in front of Egyptian pyramids DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): EL SEED, Tunisian artist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JWAN YOSEF, Swedish artist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FENNA VISSER, Tourist STORYLINE: An open-air exhibition featuring a dozen contemporary art installations is held in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. The "Forever Is Now" exhibition combines contemporary art with the ancient history and cultural heritage of the pyramids. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): EL SEED, Tunisian artist "The pyramids in the background are more important than the artwork. The background gives meaning to the piece. My work will perish but the pyramids will remain." Jwan Yosef, a Syrian-born Swedish artist, presents a huge 3D figure of his own face sinking into the sand. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JWAN YOSEF, Swedish artist "To have that dialogue with

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CPC's governance in foreign expats' eyes

STORY: CPC's governance in foreign expats' eyes DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:07:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of technology and infrastructure 2. various of farmland 3. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 4. shot of ethnic minority people 5. various of Mark Levine 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARK LEVINE, Professor at Minzu University of China 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 9. various of traffic 10. various of ethnic minority people 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MARK LEVINE, Professor at Minzu University of China 12. various of photos of Mark Levine 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 14. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MARK LEVINE, Professor at Minzu University of China 15. various of countryside houses 16. various of Mark Levine playing the guitar 17. exterior shot of the Great Hall of the People 18. various of David Ferguson 19. SOUNDBITE 7 (English

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With handmade bows, Palestinians aim to enter archery competition at 2024 Olympics

STORY: With handmade bows, Palestinians aim to enter archery competition at 2024 Olympics DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of practicing archery sport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED AL-ZAHHAR, Archery maker 3. various of Ahmed al-Zahhar making bows at his workshop 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): WASIM NAIEF, Archery maker STORYLINE: Armed with the bows that they have handmade themselves, Ahmed al-Zahhar and Wasim Naief, two Gaza-based young Palestinians, aspire to enter the archery competition at the 2024 Olympic Games. They have overcome many difficulties. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED AL-ZAHHAR, Archery maker "The reason why we made bows is that there is no place in the Gaza Strip that sells bows and it's difficult to import them due to the Israeli ban. So, my colleague and I resorted to making these brackets years ago." After six months of hard work, the two young men finally succeeded in making their first bow. Since then, they have be

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Former president Lula da Silva wins 2nd round of Brazil's presidential elections

STORY: Former president Lula da Silva wins 2nd round of Brazil's presidential elections DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: Brasilia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): CHEN HAOQUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 3. various of Jair Bolsonaro 4. various of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): LUIZ INACIO LULA DA SILVA, President-elect of Brazil 6. various of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Portuguese): ELIZABETH BARROS DE SOUZA, Voter in Sao Paulo 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Portuguese): ROBERTA VELASCO, Voter in Rio de Janeiro STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHEN HAOQUAN, Xinhua correspondent "Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won the presidential elections, the Superior Electoral Court, the highest body of the Brazilian electoral justice, known as the TSE, announced Sunday evening." Figures released by the TSE showed that Lula da Silva obtained more than 60 million votes, or 50.89 percent of the vote, surpass

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Smart agriculture on edge of desert benefits farmers in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Smart agriculture on edge of desert benefits farmers in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of pastures in the Taklimakan Desert 2. various of smart technology 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU WENHUA, Manager of forage planting base of an agricultural technology company 4. various of agricultural activities in Xinjiang STORYLINE: A vast expanse of yellow sand is dotted with round pastures in the southern part of the Taklimakan, China's largest desert, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Hotan County, located at the southern fringe of the desert, has actively promoted the development of smart agriculture. Forage planting has become possible regardless of the high evaporation rate and low water retention capacity in the desert. Water-saving irrigation equipment has been applied to accurately control the amount and time of water spraying. Through forage planting, the county has

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Lebanese president leaves office amid steep financial crisis

STORY: Lebanese president leaves office amid steep financial crisis DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Michel Aoun leaving Baabda Palace 2. various of Michel Aoun walking 3. various of Michel Aoun's supporters 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MICHEL AOUN, Lebanese President 5. various of Michel Aoun's supporters 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): CHARBEL AOUN, Michel Aoun's supporter 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): STEPHANIE KHAZAAL, Michel Aoun's supporter 9. various of Michel Aoun's supporters STORYLINE: Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Sunday departed the presidential palace a day before the end of his term, leaving the country in a presidential vacuum amid a steep financial crisis. Hundreds of supporters gathered at Baabda Palace to bid farewell to Aoun by chanting slogans and carrying portraits of the president. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MICHEL AOUN, Lebanese President "Today morning, I sent a letter to the parliament, as per my constitutional powers, I signed

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Rare bodybuilding competition brings athletes together in war-torn Yemen

STORY: Rare bodybuilding competition brings athletes together in war-torn Yemen DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Sanna CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a bodybuilding competition in Sanaa, Yemen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AL-JAWFI NAJEEB, Organizer 3. various of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MADAR SALEM, Bodybuilder 5. various of the competition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AHMED WADIH, Bodybuilder 6. various of the competition STORYLINE: Since the ongoing civil war in Yemen broke out in 2014, the country has been in effect divided into two parts: places that remain under the control of the internationally-recognized Yemeni government and regions run by the Houthi rebels. Since the Saudi-led Arab coalition imposed a strict blockade in 2015, millions of Yemenis have been stranded in the Houthi-controlled regions and are unable to travel or visit their families or friends in other parts of the country or abroad. Almost all connections between the two parts are cut ou

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Chinese scientists' anti-cancer fight on "science islet"

STORY: Chinese scientists' anti-cancer fight on "science islet" DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "science island" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU QINGSONG, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences 3. various of researchers working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG AOLI, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences 5. various of researchers working 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU QINGSONG, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: The Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is located on an islet in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province. Thousands of researchers work on the "science islet." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU QINGSONG, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences "I came to the 'science islet' in the northwest of Hefei 10 years ago. We've been devoted to the integrated development of anti-

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NAMIBIA-MARINE ANIMALS-PROTECTION

(221030) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Cape Fur Seal entangled in fishing line rests on the shore in Walvis Bay, Namibia, on Dec. 4, 2020. TO GO WITH "Oceans Conservation Namibia boosts awareness on marine animals protection" (Ocean Conservation Namibia/Handout via Xinhua)