27th NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

27th NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

Sofia Laforteza, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeung of KATSEYE Group attends the 27th NRJ Music Awards on October 31, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

27th NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

27th NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

Sofia Laforteza, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeung of KATSEYE Group attends the 27th NRJ Music Awards on October 31, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

27th NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

27th NRJ Music Awards - Cannes

Sofia Laforteza, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jeung of KATSEYE Group attends the 27th NRJ Music Awards on October 31, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Walt Disney Company's Emmy Awards Celebration - LA

The Walt Disney Company's Emmy Awards Celebration - LA

Jonathan Schmidt, Raj Kapoor At The Walt Disney Company's Emmy Awards Celebration - Vibiana In Los Angeles CA, USA on September 14, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Walt Disney Company's Emmy Awards Celebration - LA

The Walt Disney Company's Emmy Awards Celebration - LA

Jonathan Schmidt, Raj Kapoor At The Walt Disney Company's Emmy Awards Celebration - Vibiana In Los Angeles CA, USA on September 14, 2025. Photo by Fati S/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pandora Event - NYC

Pandora Event - NYC

Lara Raj, Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel and Yoonchae Jung of Katseye attend Pandora Talisman Collection Launch Celebration in New York, NY on September 8, 2025. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

MTV Video Music Awards - Press Room

MTV Video Music Awards - Press Room

Megan Skiendiel, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeong, Sophia Laforteza and Lara Raj of KATSEYE pose in the press room at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, Nassau County, New York, United States. Photo by Jorge Estrellado/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

MTV Video Music Awards - Press Room

MTV Video Music Awards - Press Room

Megan Skiendiel, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeong, Sophia Laforteza and Lara Raj of KATSEYE pose in the press room at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, Nassau County, New York, United States. Photo by Jorge Estrellado/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

2025 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

Rhea Raj arrives at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, Nassau County, New York, United States. Photo by Jorge Estrellado/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

2025 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Manon Bannerman, Sophia Laforteza and Daniela Avanzini of KATSEYE wearing Dolce and Gabbana arrive at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025 in Elmont, Nassau County, New York, United States. Photo by Jorge Estrellado/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards - Santa Monica

2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards - Santa Monica

Lara Raj, Jeung Yoon-chae, Daniela Avanzini, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel and Sophia Laforteza of American girl group KATSEYE arrive at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (38th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards) held at Barker Hangar on June 21, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards - Santa Monica

2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards - Santa Monica

Lara Raj, Jeung Yoon-chae, Daniela Avanzini, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel and Sophia Laforteza of American girl group KATSEYE arrive at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (38th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards) held at Barker Hangar on June 21, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards - Santa Monica

2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards - Santa Monica

Lara Raj, Jeung Yoon-chae, Daniela Avanzini, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel and Sophia Laforteza of American girl group KATSEYE arrive at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (38th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards) held at Barker Hangar on June 21, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman and Jeung Yoon-cha of American girl group KATSEYE, Meghan Trainor, Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini and Megan Skiendiel of American girl group KATSEYE arrive at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Sophia Laforteza, Jeung Yoon-chae and Megan Skiendiel of American girl group KATSEYE arrive at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Sophia Laforteza, Jeung Yoon-chae and Megan Skiendiel of American girl group KATSEYE arrive at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

Indian-American singer, actress, dancer, model & producer Lara Raj of American girl group KATSEYE arrives at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

American singer-songwriter Rhea Raj arrives at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

American singer-songwriter Rhea Raj arrives at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

American singer-songwriter Rhea Raj arrives at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

American singer-songwriter Rhea Raj arrives at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

American singer-songwriter Rhea Raj arrives at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

iHeartRadios 1027 KIIS FM Wango Tango - LA

American singer-songwriter Rhea Raj arrives at iHeartRadio's 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango 2025 Presented by Fiji Airways held at the Huntington City Beach on May 10, 2025 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-HOCKEY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-HOCKEY

(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Raj Kumar Pal (top) of India shoots during the men's quarterfinal of hockey between Great Britain and India in Colombes, northwest suburbs of Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers collect debris at the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 24, 2024. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers collect debris at the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 24, 2024. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers collect debris at the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 24, 2024. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers collect debris at the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 24, 2024. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers collect debris at the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, July 24, 2024. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows smoke billowing from the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Wang Xinyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(FOCUS)NEPAL-KATHMANDU-PLANE CRASH

(240724) -- KATHMANDU, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows the site of an air crash at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered after a plane crashed on Wednesday at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, said Hansa Raj Pandey, spokesman at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-U.S. DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-U.S. DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with a delegation led by Raj Subramaniam, board chair of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), in Beijing, capital of China, July 22, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Yuewei)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-U.S. DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-U.S. DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with a delegation led by Raj Subramaniam, board chair of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), in Beijing, capital of China, July 22, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yue Yuewei)

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-U.S.-BUSINESS DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-U.S.-BUSINESS DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with a delegation led by Raj Subramaniam, board chair of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), in Beijing, capital of China, July 22, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shen Hong)

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-U.S.-BUSINESS DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-HE LIFENG-U.S.-BUSINESS DELEGATION-MEETING (CN)

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with a delegation led by Raj Subramaniam, board chair of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC), in Beijing, capital of China, July 22, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shen Hong)

NEPAL-DOLAKHA-CHINA-AIDED SCHOOLS-HANDOVER

NEPAL-DOLAKHA-CHINA-AIDED SCHOOLS-HANDOVER

(240517) -- DOLAKHA, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2024 shows the newly-rebuilt Sarba Secondary School in Jilu of Dolakha, Nepal. Two public schools rebuilt with Chinese assistance in Nepal's Dolakha district were handed over to local authorities on Thursday. The schools in Jilu and Singati of the district were damaged in the 2015 massive earthquake, and Sinohydro Bureau 6 Co., Ltd. under the Power Construction Corporation of China undertook their demolition and reconstruction under an assistance agreement signed by the governments of Nepal and China. (Photo by Nirana Raj Bana/Xinhua)

NEPAL-DOLAKHA-CHINA-AIDED SCHOOLS-HANDOVER

NEPAL-DOLAKHA-CHINA-AIDED SCHOOLS-HANDOVER

(240517) -- DOLAKHA, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows a scene during a handover ceremony for two public schools rebuilt with Chinese assistance held in Dolakha, Nepal. Two public schools rebuilt with Chinese assistance in Nepal's Dolakha district were handed over to local authorities on Thursday. The schools in Jilu and Singati of the district were damaged in the 2015 massive earthquake, and Sinohydro Bureau 6 Co., Ltd. under the Power Construction Corporation of China undertook their demolition and reconstruction under an assistance agreement signed by the governments of Nepal and China. (Photo by Nirana Raj Bana/Xinhua)

55th Annual NAACP Image Awards

55th Annual NAACP Image Awards

Rhea Raj arrives at the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

55th Annual NAACP Image Awards

55th Annual NAACP Image Awards

Rhea Raj arrives at the 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shenzhen, vibrant city with bright future: American entrepreneur

STORY: Shenzhen, vibrant city with bright future: American entrepreneur SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): RAJ OSWAL, American entrepreneur STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): RAJ OSWAL, American entrepreneur "My name is Raj Oswal and I am from California. I came to Shenzhen in April 2019. I started my company in 2020. We are a technology solution provider. My latest initiative is to work on education technology using solutions like virtual reality, VR. When I graduated from college, I worked in the startup field in Silicon Valley for about 12 years. When I came here, I was really surprised to see (Shenzhen). It reminded me of Silicon Valley. It reminded me that entrepreneurial spirit that I had grown up. I had that same feeling in Shenzhen. I thought this should be a really good platform for me to build a business over here. So that's why I decided to start my Chinese entity in Shenzhen, becau

Expats join celebrations for Chinese New Year in Hainan

STORY: Expats join celebrations for Chinese New Year in Hainan SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration to welcome the upcoming Spring Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROSE, Pakistani student 3. various of dragon-related footage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEXANDER RAJ, American basketball coach STORYLINE: As the Chinese New Year approaches, nearly 100 foreigners from more than 40 countries gathered in Haikou, China, for a celebration to welcome the upcoming Spring Festival. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROSE, Pakistani student "This event was really amazing. The one activity in which I participated was calligraphy, and I wrote something about China. I wrote two sentences. The first one is 'China is my second hometown' and the second one is 'I love China.'" According to the lunar Chinese calendar, 2024 will be the Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival or New Year's Day falling on Feb. 10. SOUNDBIT

"Happy Chinese New Year" art and cultural show held in Kathmandu

STORY: "Happy Chinese New Year" art and cultural show held in Kathmandu SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the banner of the show, "Beautiful Anhui into Nepal" 2. various of Dev Raj Ghimire, speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives arriving at the event 3. various of Dev Raj Ghimire talking with Chen Song, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal 4. various of the audience 5. various of the performances at the event STORYLINE: Artists from east China's Anhui Province made an art and cultural performance in the Nepali capital on Wednesday evening as the Chinese New Year nears. Dances, opera face-changing, instrumental music performances, singing of local opera pieces, and magic and acrobatics shows were performed to frequent applause from more than 600 spectators. A photo exhibition was held to highlight Anhui's tourist attractions ahead of the cultural show, organized to share "Happy Chinese New Year" w

NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE NEW YEAR-PERFORMANCE

NEPAL-KATHMANDU-CHINESE NEW YEAR-PERFORMANCE

(240125) -- KATHMANDU, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives Dev Raj Ghimire delivers a speech before an art and cultural performance in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 24, 2024. TO GO WITH "'Happy Chinese New Year' art and cultural show held in Kathmandu" (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-CGCC-LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON GALA

U.S.-NEW YORK-CGCC-LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE DRAGON GALA

(240119) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Raj Subramaniam, president and CEO of FedEx Corporation, speaks at the China General Chamber of Commerce-U.S.A.(CGCC) 2024 Lunar New Year of the Dragon Gala in New York, the United States, on Jan. 18, 2024. Business leaders from Chinese and American corporations are more upbeat about China-U.S. relations as bilateral ties have experienced stabilization and improvement in recent months. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

University in U.S. Illinois to expand education cooperation with China

STORY: University in U.S. Illinois to expand education cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chicago-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAJ ECHAMBADI, IIT President 3. various of Chicago-related footage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAJ ECHAMBADI, IIT President STORYLINE: Chicago-based Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is set to expand its education cooperation with China, IIT President Raj Echambadi announced at the 7th China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) - Chicago Annual Gala held recently in Chicago. IIT is embarking on a two-pronged strategy with regard to China. First, IIT will send students from its Chicago campus to study in China through unique study programs for six months or a year. "We are calling it a Send China program," Echambadi said in a group interview with the media on the sidelines of the annual gala. Then "we want to set up multiple joint programs in C

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ROLLER SKATING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ROLLER SKATING (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Aarathy Kasturi Raj (L) and Heeral Sadhu of India compete during the Women's Speed Skating 3000m Relay Race Final of Roller Skating at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)