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Illustration - Economy Growth - China

Illustration - An aerial drone photo taken on on December 15, 2025 shows staff members examining intelligent aerial work platforms for export at a machinery company in Leidian Town, Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. China's economy has maintained steady momentum in November, creating favorable conditions to achieve the annual growth target, as revealed by the latest economic indicators on Monday. In November, the country's value-added industrial output expanded 4.8 percent year on year. In the first 11 months, the industrial output increased by 6 percent. Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Agriculture - China

A worker checks the growth of paddy rice seedlings at a smart seedling cultivation factory in Dongheng Village, Huzhou City of east China's Zhejiang Province, March 14, 2025. Various modern technologies are being used during the spring ploughing farm work across the country. Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-SUMMER VACATION-ACTIVITIES (CN)

(240719) -- BEIJING, July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children experience tie-dye in Deqing County of Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 19, 2024. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A volunteer tells the history of the Wanshan Bridge to a group of young visitors in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 26, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People walk on the Wanshan Bridge in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 26, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This drone photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows people taking photos on the Shouchang Bridge in Erdu Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman walks on the Jianji Bridge in Longsheng Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 27, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows a view of the Wanshan Bridge in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows people resting on the Wanshan Bridge in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a pedestrian walking on the Sheqiao Bridge in Longsheng Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman walks on the Yong'an Bridge in Xiayang Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 25, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This drone photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows a man boating under the Shouchang Bridge in Erdu Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A volunteer tells the history of the Wanshan Bridge to a group of young visitors in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 26, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit the Puji Bridge in Lishan Village of Zhongguan Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 24, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cultural relics conservators conduct inspections on the Jianji Bridge in Longsheng Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 27, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows a view of the Wanshan Bridge in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cultural relics conservators conduct inspections on the Jianji Bridge in Longsheng Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 27, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Puji Bridge in Lishan Village of Zhongguan Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 24, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This drone photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows people taking photos on the Shouchang Bridge in Erdu Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks on the Jianji Bridge in Longsheng Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 27, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk on the Wanshan Bridge in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 26, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows people resting on the Wanshan Bridge in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a pedestrian walking on the Sheqiao Bridge in Longsheng Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This drone photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows a man boating under the Shouchang Bridge in Erdu Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks on the Yong'an Bridge in Xiayang Village of Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 25, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-DEQING-ANCIENT BRIDGES-RENOVATION (CN)

(240627) -- DEQING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer tells the history of the Wanshan Bridge to a group of young visitors in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 26, 2024. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level protection. In recent years, the county has spared no effort in the protection and renovation of ancient stone bridges, while promoting the integration of its heritage resources with cultural tourism and research trips. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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Watermelon Harvest - China

A farmer picks a watermelon at a fruit and vegetable planting base in Nanlu Village of Moganshan Town, Deqing County in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 19, 2024. Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240622) -- BEIJING, June 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A farmer picks a watermelon at a fruit and vegetable planting base in Nanlu Village of Moganshan Town, Deqing County in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 19, 2024. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240622) -- BEIJING, June 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A farmer picks a watermelon at a fruit and vegetable planting base in Nanlu Village of Moganshan Town, Deqing County in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 19, 2024. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SUMMER-HARVEST (CN)

(240621) -- DEQING, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A farmer picks a watermelon at a fruit and vegetable planting base in Nanlu Village of Moganshan Town, Deqing County in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 19, 2024. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-SUMMER-HARVEST (CN)

(240621) -- DEQING, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A farmer picks a watermelon at a fruit and vegetable planting base in Nanlu Village of Moganshan Town, Deqing County in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 19, 2024. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION (CN)

(240220) -- HUZHOU, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 20, 2024 shows a dragon dance performance in celebration of the upcoming Lantern Festival in Qianyuan Township of Deqing County in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. As the Lantern Festival is approaching, traditional dragon dance performances are staged across the country in full festive atmosphere. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240210) -- BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows actors performing dragon dance in Xinshi Ancient Town, Deqing County of east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 10, 2024. As the festive mood reached its peak, China on Saturday ringed in the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival. Regarded as the most celebrated holiday among Chinese, it signifies a time of joyful family reunions and a slew of cultural events. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240210) -- BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a lantern-decorated corridor in Deqing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 9, 2024. People across the country held various celebrations on Friday, the Chinese Lunar New Year's eve, to welcome the traditional festival. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240209) -- DEQING, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a lantern-decorated corridor in Deqing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 9, 2024. People across the country held various celebrations on Friday, the Chinese Lunar New Year's eve, to welcome the traditional festival. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FUTURE FACTORIES (CN)

(230428) -- HANGZHOU, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Technicians check a production line at a loader production base of Sany Group in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 27, 2023. Zhejiang is committed to developing future factories in its region, as a way to boost the transformation and upgrading of its manufacturing industry. The term future factory refers to a modern plant that employs digital technologies to achieve digital design, intelligent production, intelligent management, collaborative manufacturing, green manufacturing and safe control, among other things. Currently, a total of 52 future factories have been recognized in the province. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FUTURE FACTORIES (CN)

(230428) -- HANGZHOU, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A technician operates on a robotic arm at a loader production base of Sany Group in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 27, 2023. Zhejiang is committed to developing future factories in its region, as a way to boost the transformation and upgrading of its manufacturing industry. The term future factory refers to a modern plant that employs digital technologies to achieve digital design, intelligent production, intelligent management, collaborative manufacturing, green manufacturing and safe control, among other things. Currently, a total of 52 future factories have been recognized in the province. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-LANTERNS (CN)

(240208) -- BEIJING, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take a selfie at a lantern show to celebrate the coming Spring Festival in Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 7, 2024. Many Chinese cities are adorned with illuminated lanterns as Spring Festival is around the corner. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-PREPARATION (CN)

(240123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers perform folk dance in Fatou Village of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 22, 2024. Various events are held across the country in celebration of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240120) -- BEIJING, Jan. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests take photos of a Lingyan AG100 trainer aircraft at the delivery ceremony in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 19, 2024. The first batch of China's domestically-developed Lingyan AG100 trainer aircraft was delivered in Huzhou City on Friday, marking the official entry of Lingyan AG100 aircraft into the market. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION EVENTS (CN)

(240116) -- BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A villager makes dragon lantern in Fatou Village of Deqing County in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 16, 2024. Various events are held across the country in celebration of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION EVENTS (CN)

(240116) -- BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Volunteer calligraphers write Spring Festival couplets for workers at a workshop in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 16, 2024. Various events are held across the country in celebration of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-LOW TEMPERATURES-COUNTERMEASURES (CN)

(231223) -- BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of a heat supply company checks the equipment in Leidian Township of Deqing County, Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 23, 2023. Countermeasures have been taken to prevent or alleviate impacts inflicted by extensive snowfall and other freezing conditions. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231220) -- BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a manufacturing enterprise in Deqing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 18, 2023. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SCHOOLS-NEW SEMESTER (CN)

(230901) -- DEQING, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A police officer (1st R) introduces the harm of drugs at a primary school in Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 1, 2023. The new school semester kicked off in many parts of China on Friday. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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China's bumper summer harvest key stabilizer to inflation-plagued world

STORY: China's bumper summer harvest a key stabilizer to an inflation-plagued world DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of harvesters 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE JINGMING, Grain Grower, Dongzhuang Village, Dongzhuang Town, Ningyang County, Shandong Province 3. various of harvesters 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHA WENCHONG, Head of Jinfeng Agricultural Machinery Service Cooperative, Ningyang County, Shandong Province 5. various of harvesting 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI ZHUJIE, Villager of Shangguo, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province 7. various of harvesting 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG YONG, Agricultural machinery operator 9. various of harvesting 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI RUISHENG, Deputy Secretary and Mayor of Shangguo Township, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province 11. various of measurement 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): XU JUNMING, Director of the Agricultural Technology Promotion Station and Senior Agronomist, Yuncheng City, Shanxi

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Laos, China to jointly train Chinese language teachers

STORY: Laos, China to jointly train Chinese language teachers DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: An agreement has been inked among the National University of Laos (NUOL), the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) under China's education ministry, and the Guangxi Minzu University in the Lao capital for jointly training Chinese language teachers of Laos. The three parties will jointly develop a curriculum for training Chinese language teachers for the NUOL Confucius Institute. Also, the project will annually sponsor 60 Lao students under the Confucius Institute's Chinese normal undergraduate program for a two-year study at the Guangxi Minzu University in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Ma Jianfei, CLEC director general, and Xie Shangguo, president of the Guangxi Minzu University, said in their speeches that through joint efforts, the Chinese language major and the

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FUTURE FACTORIES (CN)

(230428) -- HANGZHOU, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A technician operates on a robotic arm at a loader production base of Sany Group in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 27, 2023. Zhejiang is committed to developing future factories in its region, as a way to boost the transformation and upgrading of its manufacturing industry. The term future factory refers to a modern plant that employs digital technologies to achieve digital design, intelligent production, intelligent management, collaborative manufacturing, green manufacturing and safe control, among other things. Currently, a total of 52 future factories have been recognized in the province. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FUTURE FACTORIES (CN)

(230428) -- HANGZHOU, April 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Technicians check a production line at a loader production base of Sany Group in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 27, 2023. Zhejiang is committed to developing future factories in its region, as a way to boost the transformation and upgrading of its manufacturing industry. The term future factory refers to a modern plant that employs digital technologies to achieve digital design, intelligent production, intelligent management, collaborative manufacturing, green manufacturing and safe control, among other things. Currently, a total of 52 future factories have been recognized in the province. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SPRING-FARMING (CN)

(230417) -- DEQING, April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 17, 2023 shows farmers transplanting rice seedlings in Hemu Village of Deqing County, Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Farmers across China are busy with agricultural production in spring. (Photo by Xie Shangguo/Xinhua)