(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-FREESTYLE SKIING-JUNIOR MIXED TEAM AERIALS (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-FREESTYLE SKIING-JUNIOR MIXED TEAM AERIALS (CN)

(240224) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Qixian of team Jiangsu competes during the junior mixed team aerials competition of freestyle skiing event at the 14th National Winter Games in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

Centuries-old tea road regains glory as Belt and Road cooperation deepens

STORY: Centuries-old tea road regains glory as Belt and Road cooperation deepens DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:07 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China/ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (Russian): MARIA ALEKSEEVA, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZOU YINGWEN, Inheritor of Wuyi Mountains tea-making crafts 3. STANDUP (Russian): MARIA ALEKSEEVA, Xinhua reporter 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG BOQUAN, Dean of School of History and Culture, Hubei University 5. STANDUP (Russian): MARIA ALEKSEEVA, Xinhua reporter 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TIAN JIAN, Director of Shanxi merchants research institute in Qixian County 7. SOUNDBITE (Russia): SERGEY KALASHNIKOV, Chairman of Russian Association for International Cooperation STORYLINE: STANDUP (Russian): MARIA ALEKSEEVA, Xinhua reporter "As the famous ancient Chinese philosopher Zhu Xi said in his poem, 'Sipping tea clears the mind, and refreshes the spirit.' We Russians also say, 'Drinking tea can live a long life.' I don't know whether th

Xinhua Headlines: Centuries-old tea road regains glory as Belt and Road cooperation deepens

Xinhua Headlines: Centuries-old tea road regains glory as Belt and Road cooperation deepens

(231002) -- BEIJING, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows a view of the Qu family compound, the historical residence of one of China's most prominent Jin merchant families during the Ming and Qing dynasties, in Qixian County, north China's Shanxi Province. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

Xinhua Headlines: Centuries-old tea road regains glory as Belt and Road cooperation deepens

Xinhua Headlines: Centuries-old tea road regains glory as Belt and Road cooperation deepens

(231002) -- BEIJING, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows a view of the Qu family compound, the historical residence of one of China's most prominent Jin merchant families during the Ming and Qing dynasties, in Qixian County, north China's Shanxi Province. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)

Spring Festival in China's Henan celebrated with traditional folk performances

STORY: Spring Festival in China's Henan celebrated with traditional folk performances DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:55 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traditional folk performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU ZIQI, Tourist 3. various of traditional folk performances 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SU BAOSHENG, Performer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAO, Local resident STORYLINE: People in central China's Henan Province are celebrating the Spring Festival with traditional folk performances. In Qixian County, the time-honored Shehuo performance has attracted many visitors. Shehuo, a gala of folk performances including the lion and dragon dance, enjoys widespread popularity in rural areas across China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU ZIQI, Tourist "I felt the passion of the local people and the unique culture of the temple fair." In Suixian County, the streets come alive with a festive atmosphere as locals and tourists join the traditional Caijie performance. SOUNDBITE

Homestay tourism boosts rural revitalization in China's Taihang Mountains

STORY: Homestay tourism boosts rural revitalization in China's Taihang Mountains DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: HEBI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of homestays Liangshuiquan Village, Qixian County, Henan province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI ERGAO, Village official 3. various of stone houses 4. shot of the Ancient Dwelling Exhibition 5. various of a guest room 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PANG HAIYUN, Villager 7. various of recreational facilities 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI ERGAO, Village official 9. shot of a farmer driving 10. various of exhibitions 11. various of tourists 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIU, Tourist 13. various of homestays STORYLINE: Located deep in the Taihang Mountains, Liangshuiquan Village in central China's Henan Province has more than 70 old stone houses, most of which have been transformed into homestays, making the area a well-known tourist destination. However, isolated by the surrounding mountains, the village was once poverty-stricken. SOUNDB