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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 25, 2021 shows Expedition 66 crew members gather for a Thanksgiving meal inside the International Space Station's Unity module. From left, are Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov; ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer; and NASA astronauts Raja Chari. Iss066e083038 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised dec

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 22, 2001 shows Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson (left), Expedition 3 mission commander, and cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov, flight engineer representing Rosaviakosmos, eat a Thanksgiving meal in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS003-E-08151 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decora

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 28, 2019 shows NASA astronauts (left to right) Christina Koch and Jessica Meir harvested Mizuna mustard greens on Thanksgiving Day inside the ESA (European Space Agency) laboratory module's VEGGIE facility. iss061e061596 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, and culturally diverse menus,

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 28, 2013 shows NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, poses for a photo with his Thanksgiving meal in the Unity node of the International Space Station. ISS038-E-009300 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, and culturally diverse menus, such as the "den blagodaren

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 25, 2021 shows Expedition 66 crew members gather for a Thanksgiving meal inside the International Space Station's Unity module. From left, are NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn with Roscosmos cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov. iss066e083008 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings,

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 28, 2013 shows NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins (mostly out of frame), Expedition 38 flight engineer, offers a close-up view of his Thanksgiving meal in the Unity node of the International Space Station. ISS038-E-009304 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, and culturally diverse menus, su

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 22, 2001 shows Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin (left), Expedition 3 flight engineer, and astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, mission commander, eat a Thanksgiving meal in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). Tyurin represents Rosaviakosmos. ISS003-E-08147 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decora

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated September 22, 2001 shows Cosmonauts Vladimir N. Dezhurov (left) and Mikhail Tyurin, both Expedition 3 flight engineers representing Rosaviakosmos, eat a Thanksgiving meal in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS003-E-08146 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, an

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji checks microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji checks microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient books and historica

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji searches for archived microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient book

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji searches for archived microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient book

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji checks details of microfilm with a magnifying glass at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the p

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji prints microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient books and historica

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji checks microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient books and historica

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji checks microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient books and historica

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji reviews documents through microfilm reader at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious a

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji checks microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient books and historica

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 22, 2024 shows microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient books and hist

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji edits the catalog information of microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious a

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji develops microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient books and histori

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji prepares to archive microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient books

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji checks the information of microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient

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CHINA-JILIN-MICROFILM-DOCUMENT PRESERVATION (CN)

(240422) -- CHANGCHUN, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Shanji checks the information of microfilm at Jilin Provincial Library in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 22, 2024. Microfilm is an effective way to preserve ancient texts and documents. China has started using micrographics technology to preserve invaluable documents on a large scale in 1985, since the establishment of the National Library's center for microfilm reproduction. Since then, over 40 public libraries have been engaging in using microfilm for document preservation. Jilin Provincial Library is one of the first batch of microfilm reproduction libraries in China. As a staff member of the library, Zheng Shanji's responsibility is to digitalize the microfilm document. The microfilm work involves many aspects and requires a series of professional operations, including shooting, washing, cataloging, copying, digital conversion and so on. "I take different responsibilities in my work, and the 'models' are the precious ancient

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (1st L) learns about the education of children of people with visual impairment and their daily life in an affordable housing community in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 18, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng arranges a Braille document on his suggestions at an instruction center of blind massage in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through training. During the "two sessions" in 2023,

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng records his suggestions in Braille at an instruction center of blind massage in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through training. During the "two sessions" in 2023, he proposed

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (R), accompanied by a volunteer, is on his way to visit people with visual impairment in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 18, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through training. During the "two sessions" in 2023, he

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (2nd R) demonstrates massage techniques for people with visual impairment at an instruction center of blind massage in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through training. During t

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (1st L) gives Spring Festival gifts to people with visual impairment in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 18, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through training. During the "two sessions" in 2023, he proposed to prov

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng demonstrates massage techniques for people with visual impairment at an instruction center of blind massage in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through training. During the "two

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng reads the Braille versions of replies to the suggestions he raised at an instruction center of blind massage in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through training. During the "two

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-NPC DEPUTY (CN)

(240226) -- FUZHOU, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (1st R) demonstrates massage techniques for people with visual impairment at an instruction center of blind massage in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Wang Yongcheng was born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967. Among the deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. In 1985, at the age of 18, Wang lost his sight in an unfortunate accident. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey, acquiring massage skills and conducting non-profit training. Since 1995, Wang has been engaged in services for people with disabilities, and organized activities including rehabilitation, education, training, employment service and financial assistance for them. He has helped more than 6,000 people with visual impairment get out of poverty and become self-reliance through training. During t

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Baseball: Hanshin wins Japan Series

A fan jumps into the Dotonbori River in Osaka's Minami district on Nov. 5, 2023, after local baseball team Hanshin Tigers won the Japan Series championship. (Kyodo)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Tuukka Mäntylä (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Janne Pesonen (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Jukka Rautakorpi (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Mikko Eloranta (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Timo Favorin (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Heikki Hietanen (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Simo Siira (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Markku Innanen (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

One of the so called Ice Hockey Lions of the year, Seppo Hurme (C), before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Euro Hockey Tour 2023

So called Ice Hockey Lions of the year before the men's icehockey Euro Hockey Tour match Switzerland vs Finland on 9th November, 2023 in Tampere, Finland. Since 1985 the most merited ice hockey players, coaches, referees and influencers have been ennobled in to the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame. People from left to right are Markku Innanen, Simo Siira, Seppo Hurme, Heikki Hietanen, Timo Favorin, Jukka Rautakorpi, Janne Pesonen, Tuukka Mäntylä and Mikko Eloranta. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Türkiye's iconic Hagia Sophia to charge foreign visitors

STORY: Türkiye's iconic Hagia Sophia to charge foreign visitors SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Foreign tourists will have to pay a fee to visit Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, an iconic mosque, starting Jan. 15, 2024, Türkiye's culture and tourism minister said on Tuesday. "It will remain free for Turkish worshippers," Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said in a televised address in Istanbul broadcast live by Haberturk television channel. The minister noted that the decision was made upon advice from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). No entrance fee has been in place since the mosque, located on the European side of Istanbul, was converted from a museum three years ago. The 1,500-year-old building is one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. It was enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. In September, Turkis

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Int'l sports officials hail well-organized, friendly Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Int'l sports officials hail well-organized, friendly Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: Aug. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chengdu Universiade 2. various of international athletes in Chengdu 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LEONZ EDER, FISU Acting President 4. various of the Athletes' Village 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JOSE PERURENA, President of the International World Games Association (IWGA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOACHIM GOSSOW, CEO of the International World Games Association (IWGA) STORYLINE: International sports officials have praised China for staging a well-organized and friendly Chengdu Universiade to the world. Leonz Eder, acting president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), has visited China more than 20 times since his first trip in 1985. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LEONZ EDER, FISU Acting President "I have been visiting China so many times, and China always hosts our events with great passion, with great success.

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BURUNDI-BUJUMBURA-CHINA AID-BAMBOO & RATTAN WEAVING

(230710) -- BUJUMBURA, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 21, 2023 shows a product exhibition hall at Kamenge handicraft vocational training center in Bujumbura, Burundi. Teams of Chinese experts have been conducting vocational training on handicrafts such as rattan weaving, bamboo weaving, and woodworking in Burundi since 1985. The Kamenge handicraft vocational training center, an institute that the Chinese government helped to establish, successfully hosted 14 sessions of such training to date for about 600 locals from poor families. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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BURUNDI-BUJUMBURA-CHINA AID-BAMBOO & RATTAN WEAVING

(230710) -- BUJUMBURA, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees make rattan weaving at Kamenge handicraft vocational training center in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 21, 2023. Teams of Chinese experts have been conducting vocational training on handicrafts such as rattan weaving, bamboo weaving, and woodworking in Burundi since 1985. The Kamenge handicraft vocational training center, an institute that the Chinese government helped to establish, successfully hosted 14 sessions of such training to date for about 600 locals from poor families. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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BURUNDI-BUJUMBURA-CHINA AID-BAMBOO & RATTAN WEAVING

(230710) -- BUJUMBURA, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A trainee makes bamboo furniture at Kamenge handicraft vocational training center in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 21, 2023. Teams of Chinese experts have been conducting vocational training on handicrafts such as rattan weaving, bamboo weaving, and woodworking in Burundi since 1985. The Kamenge handicraft vocational training center, an institute that the Chinese government helped to establish, successfully hosted 14 sessions of such training to date for about 600 locals from poor families. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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BURUNDI-BUJUMBURA-CHINA AID-BAMBOO & RATTAN WEAVING

(230710) -- BUJUMBURA, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A trainee makes rattan weaving at Kamenge handicraft vocational training center in Bujumbura, Burundi, June 21, 2023. Teams of Chinese experts have been conducting vocational training on handicrafts such as rattan weaving, bamboo weaving, and woodworking in Burundi since 1985. The Kamenge handicraft vocational training center, an institute that the Chinese government helped to establish, successfully hosted 14 sessions of such training to date for about 600 locals from poor families. (Xinhua/Han Xu)