Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

FRANCE. ESSONNE (91) MAYS RESTORATION WORKSHOPS AT THE CATHEDRALE NOTRE DAME DE PARIS (PRECISE LOCATION CONFIDENTIAL): AFTER SURFACE CLEANING BY LAURENCE MUGNIOT'S WORKSHOP, GAPS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE ON ?SAINT ANDRE A GENOUX DEVANT SA CROIX? BY GABRIEL BLANCHARD (1670). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

8th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou

8th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou

FUZHOU, CHINA - APRIL 28, 2025 - Citizens experienced the precise diagnosis of traditional Chinese medicine intelligent robots at the on-site experience area of the 8th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China on April 28, 2025.

Shandong Province Robot Conference

Shandong Province Robot Conference

ZOUCHENG, CHINA - APRIL 25, 2025 - Children watched a demonstration of precise grasping by a robot arm at the Shandong Province Robot Conference in Zoucheng City, Shandong Province, China on April 25, 2025.

Shandong Province Robot Conference

Shandong Province Robot Conference

ZOUCHENG, CHINA - APRIL 25, 2025 - Children watched a demonstration of precise grasping by a robot arm at the Shandong Province Robot Conference in Zoucheng City, Shandong Province, China on April 25, 2025.

Shandong Province Robot Conference

Shandong Province Robot Conference

ZOUCHENG, CHINA - APRIL 25, 2025 - Children watched a demonstration of precise grasping by a robot arm at the Shandong Province Robot Conference in Zoucheng City, Shandong Province, China on April 25, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

Scientific Research Practice Teacher-student Exchange in Hefei

HEFEI, CHINA - APRIL 20, 2025 - The research mentors of the University of Science and Technology of China had an exchange with the students of the Youth Class College, providing precise guidance for the students' discipline positioning in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China on April 20, 2025.

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge: An Intimate Collection - Paris

Auction of the personal collection Entitled "Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé: an intimate collection", this sale will take place online from January 21 to 30, a period which coincides with Paris Men's Fashion Week. These drawings “mix precise anatomical details and lascivious poetry (...) which allow us to delve into the inner world of Yves Saint Laurent,” detailed the auction house in a press release. by Sotheby’s France in Paris, France on January 24, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPTOELECTRONIC INFORMATION-INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-OPTOELECTRONIC INFORMATION-INDUSTRY (CN)

(240706) -- WUHAN, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 3, 2024 shows a chip testing equipment in Wuhan Precise Electronics Co., Ltd., in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, is the birthplace of China's first optical fiber and a national optoelectronic information industry base. In recent years, Hubei Province has made major breakthroughs in the development of optoelectronic information industry and accelerated the building of optoelectronic information industry clusters. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Zixuan)

Civilian deaths in Rafah caused by "unexpected secondary explosions, fire": Israeli army

STORY: Civilian deaths in Rafah caused by "unexpected secondary explosions, fire": Israeli army SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari speaking to foreign media (published by IDF on Tuesday) 2. various of IDF operations in Gaza (published by IDF on Tuesday) 3. various of the fire in Gaza's Rafah and the injured in hospital STORYLINE: The Israeli military on Tuesday said its initial investigation findings indicated that it was unexpected secondary explosions and fire that caused dozens of civilian deaths in its airstrike on Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on Sunday night. In a video posted on the website of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari, speaking to foreign media, said the army had launched a "precise" attack on a structure where two senior Hamas commanders, Yassin Rabia and Khaled Najjar, were located. The IDF accused the two Hamas officials of "orchestratin

China: Drone Equipped With Flame Thrower Clears Power Line Obstruction In Xinjiang

A drone equipped with a mechanism to shoot flames was used to remove a thin plastic film that got entangled on an electric transmission line in Urumqi, Xinjiang on April 28. This precise and effective use of technology not only removed the obstruction but also demonstrated a novel way to maintain essential infrastructure.

Israeli army takes control of Rafah crossing in Gaza

STORY: Israeli army takes control of Rafah crossing in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of IDF troops entering into the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing (source: IDF) STORYLINE: Israel's military said on Tuesday that it had started "a precise counterterrorism operation" in Rafah city in the south of the Gaza Strip and assumed "operational control" over the Rafah crossing in Gaza. The crossing, which has served as a passage for humanitarian aid from Egypt to war-torn Gaza, was out of service. Since the beginning of the assault overnight Monday, Israel said it has taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, with the Israeli forces killing at least 20 militants. Israeli forces attacked the Rafah city from the ground and air, the military said, as residents reported heavy and relentless bombardments. The military said it had struck "military structures, underground infrastructure, and thre

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows quick testing devices for leaking gas at Hefei CAS InfraRed Precise Instrument Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the ecosystem with cutting-

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESSES (CN)

(240126) -- HEFEI, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 17, 2024 shows a quick testing device for leaking gas at Hefei CAS InfraRed Precise Instrument Co., Ltd. in the China Environment Valley in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Dubbed an "ecological environment hospital," China Environment Valley in Hefei has become a thriving hub for environmental businesses. By the end of 2023, it housed over 400 enterprises dealing with fields related to water, atmosphere, solid waste, environmental modification and monitoring. Beyond just providing a physical space, the Valley fosters a collaborative ecosystem where companies dive deeper than mere participation. They actively explore innovative management strategies, leading to a double win: enhanced environmental quality and increased efficiency. The Valley's success hinges on a well-oiled machinery. The local government acts as a magnet for environmental protection enterprises, while a dedicated research institute fuels the ecosystem with cutting

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing poses for a photo with a tuned piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous hand

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing checks the wood to be used to produce pianos at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticul

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This composite photo taken on April 21, 2023 shows the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) in southwest China's Sichuan Province. China's LHAASO, a high-altitude cosmic ray observatory, has released the precise energy spectrum for the highest-energy gamma-ray radiation from the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) observed to date. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-LHAASO-ENERGY SPECTRUM-GAMA-RAY RADIATION (CN)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-LHAASO-ENERGY SPECTRUM-GAMA-RAY RADIATION (CN)

(231117) -- BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 21, 2023 shows the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) about 4,410 meters above sea level in southwest China's Sichuan Province. China's Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), a high-altitude cosmic ray observatory, has released the precise energy spectrum for the highest-energy gamma-ray radiation from the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) observed to date. The study, conducted by the LHAASO collaboration team, was led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the findings were published recently in the journal Science Advances. TO GO WITH "Across China: China's cosmic ray observatory releases energy spectrum for highest-energy gamma ray" (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-LHAASO-ENERGY SPECTRUM-GAMA-RAY RADIATION (CN)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-LHAASO-ENERGY SPECTRUM-GAMA-RAY RADIATION (CN)

(231117) -- BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Songzhan, the corresponding author of the study and a researcher at the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, introduces research findings at the IHEP of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 14, 2023. China's Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), a high-altitude cosmic ray observatory, has released the precise energy spectrum for the highest-energy gamma-ray radiation from the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) observed to date. The study, conducted by the LHAASO collaboration team, was led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the findings were published recently in the journal Science Advances. TO GO WITH "Across China: China's cosmic ray observatory releases energy spectrum for highest-energy gamma ray" (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-LHAASO-ENERGY SPECTRUM-GAMA-RAY RADIATION (CN)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-LHAASO-ENERGY SPECTRUM-GAMA-RAY RADIATION (CN)

(231117) -- BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This composite photo taken on April 21, 2023 shows the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) about 4,410 meters above sea level in southwest China's Sichuan Province. China's Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), a high-altitude cosmic ray observatory, has released the precise energy spectrum for the highest-energy gamma-ray radiation from the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) observed to date. The study, conducted by the LHAASO collaboration team, was led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the findings were published recently in the journal Science Advances. TO GO WITH "Across China: China's cosmic ray observatory releases energy spectrum for highest-energy gamma ray" (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-LHAASO-ENERGY SPECTRUM-GAMA-RAY RADIATION (CN)

(EyesonSci) CHINA-LHAASO-ENERGY SPECTRUM-GAMA-RAY RADIATION (CN)

(231117) -- BEIJING, Nov. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Songzhan, the corresponding author of the study and a researcher at the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, introduces research findings at the IHEP of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 14, 2023. China's Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), a high-altitude cosmic ray observatory, has released the precise energy spectrum for the highest-energy gamma-ray radiation from the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) observed to date. The study, conducted by the LHAASO collaboration team, was led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the findings were published recently in the journal Science Advances. TO GO WITH "Across China: China's cosmic ray observatory releases energy spectrum for highest-energy gamma ray" (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

Dutch economy shrinks for 3rd consecutive quarter

STORY: Dutch economy shrinks for 3rd consecutive quarter SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in the Netherlands STORYLINE: The Dutch economy contracted in the third quarter of 2023, which already was the third quarterly shrinkage of the year, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) said on Tuesday. According to CBS, the gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.2 percent in the Q3 of 2023 compared to the previous quarter. The contraction was smaller than in the first two quarters of this year, when the economy shrank by 0.5 and 0.4 percent respectively. The last time the Dutch economy shrank three quarters in a row was during the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009. "Many jobs often disappear during a recession," CBS chief economist Peter Hein van Mulligen explained in a presentation. "That is not the case now. Many jobs were created, 31,000 to be precise compared to the previous quarter. The la

Israel says it's conducting "precise" operation against Hamas

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First batch of exhibits for 6th CIIE arrives at venue in Shanghai

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Türkiye's tea yield drops due to insufficient precipitation: media

STORY: Türkiye's tea yield drops due to insufficient precipitation: media DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea gardens in Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish authorities projected that tea yield loss in the Black Sea region this year is expected to exceed the average level of the past five years due to climate factors, the Demiroren news agency reported Wednesday. The significant drop this year is due to insufficient rainfall and high temperatures caused by the global warming effects, said the report. Over the last five years, annual yield losses stood at 20 percent, Mehmet Erdogan, president of the Rize Commodity Exchange, told Demiroren. He said works have been going on to determine the precise amount of loss in yield this year, and the amount of tea harvest delivered so far was not promising. In the Turkish Black Sea provinces of Rize, Trabzon, Artvin, and Giresun, the harvest period continues on 830,000 decares (about 83,000 hect

Massive explosion hits Sudanese capital

STORY: Massive explosion hits Sudanese capital DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the explosion STORYLINE: A massive explosion hit the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Saturday amid conflicting information about its causes and precise location. Fire and thick smoke rose above the central area of Khartoum, where major institutions such as the airport, the presidential palace, and the General Command of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) were stationed. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the explosion occurred in a jet fuel storehouse inside Khartoum International Airport after a fire broke out there, while another eyewitness said it took place near the presidential palace in central Khartoum. The clashes between the SAF and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued on Saturday in various areas of the capital. The SAF bombarded several RSF posts south of Khartoum, using warplanes and artillery missile

Slaves’ lives uncovered at Pompeii villa - Italy

Slaves’ lives uncovered at Pompeii villa - Italy

The furnishings of a room assigned to slaves have been found in the Roman villa of Civita Giuliana, about 600 metres from the walls of ancient Pompeii, Italy on August 2023. The lives of the slaves who kept the Ancient Roman rich in their often opulent settings in Pompeii have been revealed by a fresh dig. It looks like a photograph which denounces a situation of precariousness and subordination said the Italian culture ministry. However, it is an image of almost 2000 years ago, made with the cast technique, existing only in and around Pompeii. Materials such as furniture and fabrics, as well as the bodies of victims of the eruption of 79 AD, were covered by the pyroclastic cloud, which then became solid ground while the decomposed organic matter left a void in the ground: an imprint which, filled with plaster, has revealed its original form. What has now emerged suggests a precise hierarchy within the servitude. While one of the two beds found in recent weeks is extremely simple and without a mattress the ot

Slaves’ lives uncovered at Pompeii villa - Italy

Slaves’ lives uncovered at Pompeii villa - Italy

The furnishings of a room assigned to slaves have been found in the Roman villa of Civita Giuliana, about 600 metres from the walls of ancient Pompeii, Italy on August 2023. The lives of the slaves who kept the Ancient Roman rich in their often opulent settings in Pompeii have been revealed by a fresh dig. It looks like a photograph which denounces a situation of precariousness and subordination said the Italian culture ministry. However, it is an image of almost 2000 years ago, made with the cast technique, existing only in and around Pompeii. Materials such as furniture and fabrics, as well as the bodies of victims of the eruption of 79 AD, were covered by the pyroclastic cloud, which then became solid ground while the decomposed organic matter left a void in the ground: an imprint which, filled with plaster, has revealed its original form. What has now emerged suggests a precise hierarchy within the servitude. While one of the two beds found in recent weeks is extremely simple and without a mattress the ot