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U.S. travel industry insiders underline tourism's pivotal role in fostering mutual understanding

STORY: U.S. travel industry insiders underline tourism's pivotal role in fostering mutual understanding SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of Xi'an 2. various of the China-U.S. tourism leadership summit 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BEN HARTLEY, Executive Director, SILKROAD Ensemble 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADAM JOHN FOSTER, Chairman, Helen Foster Snow Foundation 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADAM BURKE, President & CEO of Los Angeles Convention and Tourism Board, Vice Chairman of the World Tourism Alliance STORYLINE: For decades, travel has acted as an essential link between China and the United States, fostering mutual understanding between their people. At a China-U.S. tourism leadership summit recently concluded in China's Xi'an, officials and travel industry leaders from both countries highlighted the pivotal role of tourism in fostering mutual understanding. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BEN HARTLEY, Ex

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Xinhua Headlines: Winter sports boom brings brighter future for Xinjiang residents

(230208) -- URUMQI, Feb. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhihua (L), an elderly woman, practises skiing at the Silkroad Resort, one of the largest ski resorts in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhou Ye)

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Xinhua Headlines: Winter sports boom brings brighter future for Xinjiang residents

(230208) -- URUMQI, Feb. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People ski at the Silkroad Resort, one of the largest ski resorts in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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Xinhua Headlines: One year on, Beijing Winter Olympics leaves lasting imprint on Chinese society

(230204) -- BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lei Jiajun (R) records tenancy information for tourists at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member looks for suitable ski boots for tourists at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A shuttle bus driver waits for tourists at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Shouqian operates a caterpillar at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ski instructor leads children to enter the ski area at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Wenyong, who is in charge of the maintenance and operation of snowmaker along with other staff members, works at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jinfu, a caterpillar driver, inspects the abrasion of the machine at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member tests a snowmaker at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People have fun at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of an ambulance corps works beside a ski track at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-WINTER SPORTS-EMPLOYMENT (CN)

(230126) -- URUMQI, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ski instructor (L) Li Rong gives instructions to a trainee at the Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 25, 2023. Along with the increasing popularity of winter sports among the public, some ski resorts, built at the suburban areas in Urumqi, have provided surrounding villagers with more job opportunities and helped increase their incomes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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On site in Urumqi: Life returning to normal amid COVID-19 measures

STORY: On site in Urumqi: Life returning to normal amid COVID-19 measures DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Urumqi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU XIANGLI, Tire shop owner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Ms. WANG, Tire shop owner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HAO HONGMEI, Staff member of a local supermarket 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG BING, Staff member, a local branch of JD Logistics 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): HUANG HE, Deputy general manager, Silkroad Resort in Urumqi 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WEI JIANYE, Deputy director of Nanshan scenic spot administrative committee, Urumqi STORYLINE: Life in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has been gradually returning to normal. With COVID-19 control measures in place, the city has restored public transport in a gradual and orderly manner starting from Nov. 28. More and more private cars appear on roads. Car owners in Urumqi are busy with changing sn

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Sheraling Buddhist Monastery in Battu, Himachal Pradesh, India, on July 03, 2010. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) (Credit:Creative Touch Imaging Ltd/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (L) talks to his colleague at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of .....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of winter .....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (3rd L) directs his colleagues to rescue an "injured skier" during a drill at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinj.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (L) has breakfast with his son at home in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of winter .....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows the village where Talhat Satayr's home is settled in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from th.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr skiing at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the development of .....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (L) hugs with Ma Dongxu, who was once rescued by Talhat, in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited from the deve.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Talhat Satayr (C) talks to an "injured skier" during a drill at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2022. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benefited fro.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr checking on working conditions of his colleagues within a WeChat chatroom in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinj.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr (1st L) calling the roll of his potral team at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now ha.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SKI PATROLLER (CN)

(220119) -- URUMQI, Jan. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2022 shows Talhat Satayr (L) running into his son (R) skiing at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Talhat Satayr, 45, is the captain of the ski patrol team, which provides rescue services for tourists in need, at Silkroad Resort in Urumqi of Xinjiang. During his early life, he spent most of his time on the pastures along the canyons on Tianshan Mountain. He began to work at Silkroad Resort, which is not far away from his home in Urumqi, 16 years ago. Being a ski patroller is not an easy job, yet Talhat knows well the responsibilities on the shoulders of him and his teammates. He has been sent to Italy and northeast China's Jilin Province to learn professional rescue knowledge and skills at ski resort. Just like Talhat, more and more people in Xinjiang now have benef.....