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ETHIOPIA-CHINESE-BUILT RAILWAY-HANDOVER

(240511) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers buy tickets at the Lebu Railway Station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept. 9, 2023. The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway's management and operation to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation. TO GO WITH "Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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ETHIOPIA-CHINESE-BUILT RAILWAY-HANDOVER

(240511) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A train attendant checks passengers' tickets in the cabin in Ethiopia, Sept. 9, 2023. The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway's management and operation to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation. TO GO WITH "Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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ETHIOPIA-CHINESE-BUILT RAILWAY-HANDOVER

(240511) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local train driver receivs a notebook from his Chinese predecessor at the Adama station in Adama City, Ethiopia, Sept. 9, 2023. The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway's management and operation to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation. TO GO WITH "Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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ETHIOPIA-CHINESE-BUILT RAILWAY-HANDOVER

(240511) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 11, 2023 shows the Lebu Railway Station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway's management and operation to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation. TO GO WITH "Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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ETHIOPIA-CHINESE-BUILT RAILWAY-HANDOVER

(240511) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers board a train at the Lebu Railway Station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept. 9, 2023. The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway's management and operation to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation. TO GO WITH "Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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ETHIOPIA-CHINESE-BUILT RAILWAY-HANDOVER

(240511) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 9, 2023 shows the Lebu Railway Station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway's management and operation to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation. TO GO WITH "Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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ETHIOPIA-CHINESE-BUILT RAILWAY-HANDOVER

(240511) -- ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers chat in the dining cabin of a train in Ethiopia on Sept. 9, 2023. The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway's management and operation to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation. TO GO WITH "Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway" (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows the railway station of Hengdaohezi in Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-KYLIAN MBAPPE-LEAVING PSG

(240511) -- PARIS, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Sept. 19, 2023 shows Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe reacting during the UEFA Champions League 1st round Group F football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France. Kylian Mbappe confirmed on May 10, 2024, that he will leave French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, without revealing his next destination. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-SCIENTISTS-FRESHWATER SNAIL SPECIES-DISCOVERY (CN)

(240112) -- KUNMING, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a male Helicostoa liuae clinging on a female one in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (L, photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023), a shell sample of a female Helicostoa liuae (above, R, photo taken on Sept. 16, 2022) and a shell sample of a male Helicostoa liuae (below, R, photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022). A group of international scientists has rediscovered a sessile freshwater snail endemic to China after it had disappeared for more than 100 years. TO GO WITH "Freshwater snail species spotted in south China after over 100 years" (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's auto exports hit record high in 2023 amid increased global recognition

(240111) -- BEIJING, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Wuling Air electric vehicle is seen outside the venue of the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-WORLD NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man walks among the rubble of a destroyed building after a massive earthquake in Tahannaout, Morocco, on Sept. 9, 2023. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco on Sept. 8 at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) at a depth of 18.5 km, said the United States Geological Survey. (Photo by Saouri Aissa/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: 2024, a year of ongoing crises and unyielding hope for peace

(240103) -- BEIJING, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 11, 2023 shows the construction site of Central Business District (CBD) project in the new administrative capital, east of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Both men's and women's marathon world records were shattered in 2023. On October 8, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum became the first man to run a marathon in under 2:01:00, setting a new world record of two hours and 35 seconds to win the Chicago Marathon, while Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia lowered the women's record with her 2:11:53 run to victory in the Berlin Marathon on September 24. This file photo taken on Sept. 24, 2023 shows Tigist Assefa celebrating after winning the women's race of the Berlin Marathon 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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China-Vietnam tourism cooperation zone witnesses cross-border travel boom

STORY: China-Vietnam tourism cooperation zone witnesses cross-border travel boom SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: CHONGZUO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourism cooperation zone 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI BING, Manager of a local tourism company 3. various of tourists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI BING, Manager of a local tourism company 5. various of the waterfall STORYLINE: A tourism cooperation zone on the border between China and Vietnam has seen a cross-border travel boom since it started trial operation in September this year. The Chinese section of the China-Vietnam Detian Waterfall cross-border tourism cooperation zone is located in the border city of Chongzuo in China's Guangxi. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI BING, Manager of a local tourism company "Since the cooperation zone started trial operation on Sept. 15, we have received 96 tourist groups from inside China, or some 1,000 visits, as well as 165 tourist groups from Vie

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Xinhua Headlines: Xi's visit to chart course for development of China-Vietnam ties, boost shared growth in Asia-Pacific

(231211) -- BEIJING, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member promotes Vietnamese coffee products via livestreaming during the 19th China-ASEAN Expo at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Boan)

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Xinhua Headlines: Xi's visit to chart course for development of China-Vietnam ties, boost shared growth in Asia-Pacific

(231211) -- BEIJING, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members label durians to be exported to China at a durian processing plant in Dak Lak province, Vietnam, Sept. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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U.S. House votes to expel Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress

STORY: U.S. House votes to expel Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. House of Representatives voting on the bill STORYLINE: The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday voted to expel New York Republican George Santos from Congress over the lies, scandals and alleged campaign finance crimes. The lower chamber voted 311-114 to expel Santos, with all Republican leaders voting against expulsion. In total, 105 Republicans and 206 Democrats voted for expulsion. The latest action, which required a two-third majority, makes Santos, a first-term lawmaker, the sixth member of the House to be expelled in the body's history. Santos invented ties to the Holocaust and made false claims that his mother was at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. His detractors also mentioned several times his use of campaign funds for personal expenses. Xinhua News Agency corre

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-MEXICO-CILI-PRICKLY PEAR-ECONOMY (CN)

(231111) -- GUIYANG, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker washes Cili fruit slices in Gujiao Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 1, 2023. Cili (Rosa roxburghii), meaning "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit renowned for its rich vitamin C content and various nutritional benefits. This distinctive fruit is a hallmark produce of the mountainous regions in southwest China's Guizhou. Currently, the Cili production stands as a key driver in promoting rural revitalization in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The county's Cili cultivation area has expanded to 105,000 mu (7,000 hectares), yielding an annual output of 16,000 tons of fresh fruit. The comprehensive output value exceeds 400 million yuan (approximately 54.87 million U.S. dollars), significantly contributing to the income growth of the over 8,000 local farmers. Meanwhile in the semi-arid parts of Mexico, another kind of throny fruit also brings profits to local farmers. The prickly pear cactus is a plant that b

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-MEXICO-CILI-PRICKLY PEAR-ECONOMY (CN)

(231111) -- GUIYANG, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A farmer collects Cili fruits in Chaxiang Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 1, 2023. Cili (Rosa roxburghii), meaning "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit renowned for its rich vitamin C content and various nutritional benefits. This distinctive fruit is a hallmark produce of the mountainous regions in southwest China's Guizhou. Currently, the Cili production stands as a key driver in promoting rural revitalization in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The county's Cili cultivation area has expanded to 105,000 mu (7,000 hectares), yielding an annual output of 16,000 tons of fresh fruit. The comprehensive output value exceeds 400 million yuan (approximately 54.87 million U.S. dollars), significantly contributing to the income growth of the over 8,000 local farmers. Meanwhile in the semi-arid parts of Mexico, another kind of throny fruit also brings profits to local farmers. The prickly pear cactus is a plant that

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-MEXICO-CILI-PRICKLY PEAR-ECONOMY (CN)

(231111) -- GUIYANG, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker makes preserved Cili fruit at a cooperative in Chaxiang Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 1, 2023. Cili (Rosa roxburghii), meaning "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit renowned for its rich vitamin C content and various nutritional benefits. This distinctive fruit is a hallmark produce of the mountainous regions in southwest China's Guizhou. Currently, the Cili production stands as a key driver in promoting rural revitalization in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The county's Cili cultivation area has expanded to 105,000 mu (7,000 hectares), yielding an annual output of 16,000 tons of fresh fruit. The comprehensive output value exceeds 400 million yuan (approximately 54.87 million U.S. dollars), significantly contributing to the income growth of the over 8,000 local farmers. Meanwhile in the semi-arid parts of Mexico, another kind of throny fruit also brings profits to local farmers. The prickly pear

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-MEXICO-CILI-PRICKLY PEAR-ECONOMY (CN)

(231111) -- GUIYANG, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A farmer dries preserved Cili fruits in Gujiao Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 1, 2023. Cili (Rosa roxburghii), meaning "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit renowned for its rich vitamin C content and various nutritional benefits. This distinctive fruit is a hallmark produce of the mountainous regions in southwest China's Guizhou. Currently, the Cili production stands as a key driver in promoting rural revitalization in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The county's Cili cultivation area has expanded to 105,000 mu (7,000 hectares), yielding an annual output of 16,000 tons of fresh fruit. The comprehensive output value exceeds 400 million yuan (approximately 54.87 million U.S. dollars), significantly contributing to the income growth of the over 8,000 local farmers. Meanwhile in the semi-arid parts of Mexico, another kind of throny fruit also brings profits to local farmers. The prickly pear cactus is a plant tha

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-MEXICO-CILI-PRICKLY PEAR-ECONOMY (CN)

(231111) -- GUIYANG, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Farmers collect Cili fruits in Chaxiang Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 1, 2023. Cili (Rosa roxburghii), meaning "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit renowned for its rich vitamin C content and various nutritional benefits. This distinctive fruit is a hallmark produce of the mountainous regions in southwest China's Guizhou. Currently, the Cili production stands as a key driver in promoting rural revitalization in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The county's Cili cultivation area has expanded to 105,000 mu (7,000 hectares), yielding an annual output of 16,000 tons of fresh fruit. The comprehensive output value exceeds 400 million yuan (approximately 54.87 million U.S. dollars), significantly contributing to the income growth of the over 8,000 local farmers. Meanwhile in the semi-arid parts of Mexico, another kind of throny fruit also brings profits to local farmers. The prickly pear cactus is a plant that be

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-MEXICO-CILI-PRICKLY PEAR-ECONOMY (CN)

(231111) -- GUIYANG, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A farmer dries preserved Cili fruits at a cooperative in Chaxiang Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 1, 2023. Cili (Rosa roxburghii), meaning "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit renowned for its rich vitamin C content and various nutritional benefits. This distinctive fruit is a hallmark produce of the mountainous regions in southwest China's Guizhou. Currently, the Cili production stands as a key driver in promoting rural revitalization in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The county's Cili cultivation area has expanded to 105,000 mu (7,000 hectares), yielding an annual output of 16,000 tons of fresh fruit. The comprehensive output value exceeds 400 million yuan (approximately 54.87 million U.S. dollars), significantly contributing to the income growth of the over 8,000 local farmers. Meanwhile in the semi-arid parts of Mexico, another kind of throny fruit also brings profits to local farmers. The prickly pear

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-MEXICO-CILI-PRICKLY PEAR-ECONOMY (CN)

(231111) -- GUIYANG, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cili fruits are pictured in Chaxiang Village of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 1, 2023. Cili (Rosa roxburghii), meaning "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit renowned for its rich vitamin C content and various nutritional benefits. This distinctive fruit is a hallmark produce of the mountainous regions in southwest China's Guizhou. Currently, the Cili production stands as a key driver in promoting rural revitalization in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The county's Cili cultivation area has expanded to 105,000 mu (7,000 hectares), yielding an annual output of 16,000 tons of fresh fruit. The comprehensive output value exceeds 400 million yuan (approximately 54.87 million U.S. dollars), significantly contributing to the income growth of the over 8,000 local farmers. Meanwhile in the semi-arid parts of Mexico, another kind of throny fruit also brings profits to local farmers. The prickly pear cactus is a plant that bears

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-MEXICO-CILI-PRICKLY PEAR-ECONOMY (CN)

(231111) -- GUIYANG, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker makes preserved Cili fruit in Gujiao Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 1, 2023. Cili (Rosa roxburghii), meaning "thorn pear" in Chinese, is a yellowish, spiny fruit renowned for its rich vitamin C content and various nutritional benefits. This distinctive fruit is a hallmark produce of the mountainous regions in southwest China's Guizhou. Currently, the Cili production stands as a key driver in promoting rural revitalization in Longli County, Guizhou Province. The county's Cili cultivation area has expanded to 105,000 mu (7,000 hectares), yielding an annual output of 16,000 tons of fresh fruit. The comprehensive output value exceeds 400 million yuan (approximately 54.87 million U.S. dollars), significantly contributing to the income growth of the over 8,000 local farmers. Meanwhile in the semi-arid parts of Mexico, another kind of throny fruit also brings profits to local farmers. The prickly pear cactus is a plant that

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Xinhua Headlines: China's grain producing areas work to safeguard bumper harvest

(231016) -- BEIJING, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 11, 2023 shows a reaper harvesting paddy rice at a field in Baidi Town, Xuancheng City of east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Jiang Jianxing/Xinhua)

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TANZANIA-DAR ES SALAAM-YOUNG STUDENT-CHINESE CULTURE

(231011) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sharon Emmanuel Munisi, a student at the University of Dar es Salaam, dances during the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Sept. 29, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Tanzanian student embraces Chinese culture, dreaming of cultural ambassador role" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

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Hangzhou Asian Games promotes friendship: foreign attendees

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games promotes friendship: foreign attendees DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): OLONBAYAR JAMSRAN, Mongolian athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMANTHA ARUNA BANDARA RAJAPAKSA, Sri Lankan team official 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WENDY MICHELLE WERNETH, Journalist from Asian Games News Service 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ABDULAZIZ MOHAMMAD S ALBAQOUS, Media attache of NOC Saudi Arabia STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games were held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8, attracting 12,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions. Many foreign attendees have shared their impressions of the just concluded sports event, saying it's a well-organized Games which has promoted friendship. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): OLONBAYAR JAMSRAN, Mongolian athlete "I'm a Mongolian marathon runner. It's very unforgettable that this is my first time attending the Asian Games. T

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SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-VOLUNTEERS-BEACH-GARBAGE CLEANING

(231011) -- MOGADISHU, Oct. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Suweydo Mohamed Abdi carries a bag of garbage at Mogadishu's Liido beach in Somalia, Sept. 29, 2023. Somali youth have launched a campaign against the littering of plastic waste on the beaches of the capital, Mogadishu, infusing vitality into marine ecosystems that support livelihoods. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Youth-led campaign in Somalia tackles plastic pollution on beaches, boosts marine ecosystems" (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua)

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SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-VOLUNTEERS-BEACH-GARBAGE CLEANING

(231011) -- MOGADISHU, Oct. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Reham Ibrahim Anshur (C) participates in the clean-up campaign of Mogadishu's Liido beach in Somalia, Sept. 29, 2023. Somali youth have launched a campaign against the littering of plastic waste on the beaches of the capital, Mogadishu, infusing vitality into marine ecosystems that support livelihoods. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Youth-led campaign in Somalia tackles plastic pollution on beaches, boosts marine ecosystems" (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua)

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Baseball: U-18 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's high school baseball national team attend the press conference at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2023, a day after winning the men's Under-18 Baseball World Cup in Taipei.

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Johnny's talent agency sex abuse scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Victims of sexual abuse by the late Johnny Kitagawa, founder of Johnny & Associates Inc., gather for a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2023.

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Thousands evacuated as wildfire rips through Spain's Tenerife

STORY: Thousands evacuated as wildfire rips through Spain's Tenerife DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the people being evacuated in Tenerife, Canary Islands STORYLINE: Around 3,000 people have been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island of Tenerife due to a raging wildfire, the Canary Islands' regional government said on Thursday. Unseasonal hot weather plus strong winds has reignited a wildfire that originally began on Aug. 15. The blaze has already burned around 12,273 hectares of land, in the worst wildfire ever to hit the Canary Islands, which are located off the northwest coast of Africa. Around 12,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in and around Santa Ursula and La Orotava in the northeast of the island. The fire was brought under control by firefighters on Sept. 11, but had not been fully extinguished. Temperatures of over 30 degrees centigrade (well above average for October), coupled with stro

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India's foreign exchange reserves dip to 4-month low

STORY: India's foreign exchange reserves dip to 4-month low DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. India gate 2. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 3. various of banks 4. various of market 5. various of traffic STORYLINE: India's foreign exchange reserves fell by 2.335 billion U.S. dollars to 590.7 billion dollars during the week ending Sept. 22, according to the latest data released by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). That was the lowest foreign reserves in the past four months. It was also the third consecutive week that India's forex reserves had declined. According to the data, foreign currency assets decreased by 2.55 billion dollars to 523.36 billion dollars. Gold reserves increased by 307 million dollars to 44.307 billion dollars. Special Drawing Rights dipped by 79 million dollars to 18.01 billion dollars. The country's Reserve position in the International Monetary Fund decreased by 11 million dollars to 5.02 billion dollars. Xinhu

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Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill

STORY: Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:11 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian Tian (Sept. 23) 2. various of Mei Xiang (Sept. 23) 3. various of Xiao Qi Ji (Sept. 23) 4. various of the event on Sept. 23 5. various of the event on Sept. 30 STORYLINE: Despite the autumn chill on an early Saturday morning, Washingtonians and visitors from across the United States flocked to the Smithsonian's National Zoo in the nation's capital, seizing what would perhaps be their last chance to see the three giant pandas which are to leave for China later this year. Honoring its agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA), the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will send Xiao Qi Ji, who was born at the zoo three years ago, his mom Mei Xiang, and his dad Tian Tian back to China by early December. To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and s

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BRI brings development, peace and stability to African countries: expert

STORY: BRI brings development, peace and stability to African countries: expert DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center 3. various of infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative STORYLINE: The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be held in Beijing in October. Dennis Munene Mwaniki, executive director of the China-Africa Center at the Africa Policy Institute, said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) brings development to African countries, which is the foundation of peace and stability. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center "The Belt and Road Initiative, it's not only just an infrastructure connectivity initiative but more so it has its five pillars, which are the policy coordination, we have the trade promotion, we h

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Kenyan youths cherish Chinese culture in Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations

STORY: Kenyan youths cherish Chinese culture in Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANTAL ATIENO, Student, University of Nairobi 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAREN CHEBET, Student, University of Nairobi STORYLINE: Kenyan students at the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi on Thursday enjoyed Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations alongside their Chinese counterparts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANTAL ATIENO, Student, University of Nairobi "I have been learning Chinese for about 6 months now, and we have been taught different things from paper cutting, calligraphy, dance, 'Wushu.' I am also doing Bianlian, which is face-changing. I enjoy it because when we do it here at the institute we are able to interact with each other, have fun, we are learning at the same time, as we do the cultural activities." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KAREN CHEBET, Student, University of Nairob

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BRIDGE (CN)

(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team China (1st R and 2nd L) compete against team Chinese Taipei during the Men's Team Round Robin 1-11 match of Bridge at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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40 days to go: Let's make the right call at CIIE 2023

STORY: 40 days to go: Let's make the right call at CIIE 2023 DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAINER KERN, Vice General Manager of Karcher China 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN FUNG, Fung Group China President 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FABRICE MEGARBANE, President of L'Oréal North Asia Zone and CEO of L'Oréal China 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MICHELE GINOCCHIETTI, General Manager, High-end Professional Solutions at EssilorLuxottica China 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Japanese): SHIRAHAMA KATSUYA, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Brother (China) Ltd. 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ANDREW WU, Managing Director, Dun & Bradstreet China 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ULRICH STEFER, CFO of Bayer Greater China 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): CHEN WENJIN, Marketing Director of HRC 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): TRACY XIE, President of Vale China 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): VIVIAN WANG, Marketing Director of Dole China 11. SOUNDBITE 11 (Japanese): SHUJI KONDOH, Ge

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Anti-polio campaign launched in Afghanistan

STORY: Anti-polio campaign launched in Afghanistan DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of an anti-polio campaign in Kabul, Afghanistan STORYLINE: Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health on Monday launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign in the war-ravaged country. During the four-day campaign, 11 million children under five will receive doses of the anti-polio vaccine for immunization as part of the country's efforts to eradicate the crippling disease among children, it said in a press release. In addition to administering anti-polio vaccines, the children will also take vitamin A supplements during the campaign, said the ministry. The campaign was initiated after five polio cases have been reported so far this year in Afghanistan. In 2022, two polio cases were reported. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two remaining polio-endemic countries in the world. Xinhua News Agency corres

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Hangzhou Asian Games impresses athletes, reporters

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games impresses athletes, reporters DATELINE: Sept.27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 19th Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete 3. various of the 19th Asian Games 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete 5. various of the 19th Asian Games 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Russian): KIRILL STANIK, Kazakh athlete 8. various of the 19th Asian Games 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MOOSA ALHARRASI, Qatari athlete 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (Arabic): BASEM BADRAN, Syrian sports journalist 11. various of the athlete village STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games is underway in east China's Zhejiang Province. Innovations in making the sporting gathering a sustainable reality have impressed athletes competing in the Games. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARNAB SHARAR, Bangladeshi athlete "None of the games was like the Hangzhou Asian Games. It's the best, best of all.

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-HUAWEI-PRODUCT LAUNCH EVENT (CN)

(230925) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A customer experiences AITO M7 at a flagship store of Huawei in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 11, 2023. Chinese telecom giant Huawei held a product launch event on Monday in Shenzhen. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-HUAWEI-PRODUCT LAUNCH EVENT (CN)

(230925) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a flagship store of Huawei in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 11, 2023. Chinese telecom giant Huawei held a product launch event on Monday in Shenzhen. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-HUAWEI-PRODUCT LAUNCH EVENT (CN)

(230925) -- SHENZHEN, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People buy smartphones at a flagship store of Huawei in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 11, 2023. Chinese telecom giant Huawei held a product launch event on Monday in Shenzhen. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-ANTI-POLIO-VACCINATION

(230925) -- KABUL, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A health worker gives a dose of anti-polio vaccine to a child in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 25, 2023. Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health on Monday launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign in the war-ravaged country. During the four-day campaign, 11 million children under five will receive doses of the anti-polio vaccine for immunization as part of the country's efforts to eradicate the crippling disease among children, it said in a press release. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-ANTI-POLIO-VACCINATION

(230925) -- KABUL, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child receives a dose of anti-polio vaccine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 25, 2023. Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health on Monday launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign in the war-ravaged country. During the four-day campaign, 11 million children under five will receive doses of the anti-polio vaccine for immunization as part of the country's efforts to eradicate the crippling disease among children, it said in a press release. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-ANTI-POLIO-VACCINATION

(230925) -- KABUL, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child receives a dose of anti-polio vaccine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 25, 2023. Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health on Monday launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign in the war-ravaged country. During the four-day campaign, 11 million children under five will receive doses of the anti-polio vaccine for immunization as part of the country's efforts to eradicate the crippling disease among children, it said in a press release. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-ANTI-POLIO-VACCINATION

(230925) -- KABUL, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child receives a dose of anti-polio vaccine in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 25, 2023. Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health on Monday launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign in the war-ravaged country. During the four-day campaign, 11 million children under five will receive doses of the anti-polio vaccine for immunization as part of the country's efforts to eradicate the crippling disease among children, it said in a press release. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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Asiad Express: How to practice zero waste at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Asiad Express: How to practice zero waste at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:00 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Asian Games Village in China's Hangzhou 2. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Asian Games Village 4. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of Asian Games Village 6. STANDUP 3 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 7. various of the Asian Games app 8. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Journalist from India 9. STANDUP 4 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 10. STANDUP 5 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HU SHANGLING, Staff member of Wensli Silk STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "The 19th Asian Games officially opened on Saturday. 'Green' is one of the fundamental principles guiding the organization of the Hangzhou Asian Games, and 'zero waste' is considered an important aspect of the 'green' Asian Games. Today,