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China: Cat Perfectly Mirrors Cartoon Kitten on Screen

On November 17, 2025, in Shandong, China, a pet cat mimicked a cartoon kitten on its owner’s computer, turning its head in sync with the animation and delighting viewers.

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China: Cat Instantly Starts Grooming in Sync With Owner’s Touch

A man in Jiangxi, China, lightly tapped his cat’s back on October 15, 2025, triggering a perfectly synced grooming reaction. Each touch made the cat instantly lick its fur as if “cleaning” the same spot, creating a funny and well-timed interaction that left the owner laughing.

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China: Child and Dog Share Adorable Seesaw Moment in Quanzhou

On September 21, a video captured a touching scene at a residential fitness area in Quanzhou, where a young child and a dog played together on a seesaw. The dog moved up and down in sync with the child, creating an adorable moment.

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Robots Welcome World Media At The SCO - Tianjin

A staff member happens to gesture in sync with "Xiaohe," a multimodal interactive robot, at the media center for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 in north China's Tianjin, on Aug. 30, 2025. A variety of robots have attracted numerous eyes at the media center as the SCO Summit 2025 is held in this port city from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. Photo by Wang Jianhua /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-UNIVERSITY-CULTURAL WEEK

(240513) -- MOGADISHU, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wearing traditional garments participate in an event of SIMAD University's cultural week in Mogadishu, Somalia, on May 11, 2024. Amid the vibrant colors and rhythmic beats at SIMAD University's main campus, a group of boys dressed in traditional white danced energetically, their movements in sync with the heart-pounding drumbeats of Somali folk music. The scene unfolded against a backdrop of traditional Somali food and horses as part of the university's cultural week, which began Saturday. (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Cultural week celebrated at university to remind students of richness of Somali heritage

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SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-UNIVERSITY-CULTURAL WEEK

(240513) -- MOGADISHU, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wearing traditional garments participate in an event of SIMAD University's cultural week in Mogadishu, Somalia, on May 11, 2024. Amid the vibrant colors and rhythmic beats at SIMAD University's main campus, a group of boys dressed in traditional white danced energetically, their movements in sync with the heart-pounding drumbeats of Somali folk music. The scene unfolded against a backdrop of traditional Somali food and horses as part of the university's cultural week, which began Saturday. (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Cultural week celebrated at university to remind students of richness of Somali heritage

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SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-UNIVERSITY-CULTURAL WEEK

(240513) -- MOGADISHU, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wearing traditional garments participate in an event of SIMAD University's cultural week in Mogadishu, Somalia, on May 11, 2024. Amid the vibrant colors and rhythmic beats at SIMAD University's main campus, a group of boys dressed in traditional white danced energetically, their movements in sync with the heart-pounding drumbeats of Somali folk music. The scene unfolded against a backdrop of traditional Somali food and horses as part of the university's cultural week, which began Saturday. (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Cultural week celebrated at university to remind students of richness of Somali heritage

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SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-UNIVERSITY-CULTURAL WEEK

(240513) -- MOGADISHU, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wearing traditional garments participate in an event of SIMAD University's cultural week in Mogadishu, Somalia, on May 11, 2024. Amid the vibrant colors and rhythmic beats at SIMAD University's main campus, a group of boys dressed in traditional white danced energetically, their movements in sync with the heart-pounding drumbeats of Somali folk music. The scene unfolded against a backdrop of traditional Somali food and horses as part of the university's cultural week, which began Saturday. (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Cultural week celebrated at university to remind students of richness of Somali heritage

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SOMALIA-MOGADISHU-UNIVERSITY-CULTURAL WEEK

(240513) -- MOGADISHU, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wearing traditional garments participate in an event of SIMAD University's cultural week in Mogadishu, Somalia, on May 11, 2024. Amid the vibrant colors and rhythmic beats at SIMAD University's main campus, a group of boys dressed in traditional white danced energetically, their movements in sync with the heart-pounding drumbeats of Somali folk music. The scene unfolded against a backdrop of traditional Somali food and horses as part of the university's cultural week, which began Saturday. (Photo by Hassan Bashi/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Cultural week celebrated at university to remind students of richness of Somali heritage

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Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival formally kicks off

STORY: Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival formally kicks off SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of fireworks STORYLINE: The 2024 edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival kicked off on Saturday night at the Valletta Grand Harbor. The stunning fireworks display lit up the sky and the harbor, attracting locals and tourists alike. The fireworks were released from boats perched in the harbor. There was a magnificent range of colors and designs, in sync with the upbeat music playing on shore. Fireworks will illuminate the Maltese skies in other locations including Marsaxlokk, Nadur and Mellieha, with the grand finale taking place at the Grand Harbour on the last day of the month. The festival is organized by the Malta Tourism Authority as a way to offer more tourist attractions while helping to preserve an old Maltese tradition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Honda unveils new ASIMO humanoid robot

WAKO, Japan - A new ASIMO humanoid robot unveiled by Honda Motor Co. at a press conference on Dec. 15 can run and move in sync with people. The latest technologies target a new level of mobility that will better enable the robot to function and interact with people by quickly processing information and acting more nimbly in real-world environments, the automaker said.

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Tohoku University develops dancing robot that can follow lead

TOKYO, Japan - A robot developed by a team at Tohoku University dances waltz following a human dancer's lead. Kazuhiro Kosuge, the team's leader, said July 15 the robot can predict the dancer's next move through hand pressure applied to its arms and back. He said the team's aim is not to create a substitute for a human dancer, but to help further technology for developing a robot that can move in sync with humans.

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GDI in sync with development goals of BRICS countries: Indian expert

STORY: GDI in sync with development goals of BRICS countries: Indian expert DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of BRICS countriesSOUNDBITE 1 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru UniversitySOUNDBITE 2 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru UniversitySOUNDBITE 3 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru Universityvarious of Chinese people fighting against poverty STORYLINE: An Indian expert says that the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) will help promote the development of BRICS countries. BRICS is the acronym for an emerging-market bloc that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the

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U.S. Fed chair says 50 basis points rate hike "on the table" for May meeting

STORY: U.S. Fed chair says 50 basis points rate hike "on the table" for May meeting DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Fed Chair 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Fed Chair 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Fed Chair STORYLINE: It is appropriate for the U.S. Federal Reserve to "move a little more quickly" amid surging inflation and accommodative monetary condition, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday, signaling a 50-basis-point rate hike for the May meeting. Powell made the remarks in a panel discussion during the 2022 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEROME POWELL, U.S. Fed Chair "Our goal is to use our tools to get demand and supply back in sync, so that inflation moves down and do so without a slowdown that amounts to a recession. That's our goal. I don't think you'll hear anyone at the Fed say that that's goi

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Olympic event in Paris

An Olympic event is held in Paris on Aug. 8, 2021, in sync with the closing of the Tokyo Olympics. The French capital will host the next Summer Games in 2024.

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Ashley Scott, Justin Long, Peter Dante, Kevin Heffernan & Jonah Hill Characters: Cheryl,Junior,Danny Gutierrez,Whitaker & Cooker Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 0mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/12/06 17:09:41.3 Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority White Balance: Shade Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Center-Weighted AF Mode: Manual Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 4320 x 2868 1/40 sec - F/0 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV Sharpening: None Lens: Sensitivity: ISO 160 Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Allen Covert & Robert Patrick Characters: Fred & Gus Hayden Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 85mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/11/30 20:41:37.3 Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Incandescent Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern AF Mode: Manual Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 4320 x 2868 1/80 sec - F/2.8 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sharpening: None Lens: 85mm F/1.4 D Sensitivity: Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Steve Zahn Characters: Peter Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 28mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/11/22 09:01:18.3 Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Cloudy Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Center-Weighted AF Mode: Manual Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 4320 x 2868 1/125 sec - F/4 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sharpening: None Lens: 28mm F/1.4 D Sensitivity: ISO 125 Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Steve Zahn & Jonah Hill Characters: Peter & Cooker Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 0mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/11/21 08:16:25.6 Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Cloudy Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Center-Weighted AF Mode: Manual Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 4320 x 2868 1/100 sec - F/0 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sharpening: None Lens: Sensitivity: ISO 320 Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Justin Long Characters: Junior Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 180mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/12/15 10:45:07.5 Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Incandescent Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern AF Mode: AF-S Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 2868 x 4320 1/80 sec - F/3.5 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sharpening: None Lens: 180mm F/2.8 D Sensitivity: Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Allen Covert & Steve Zahn Characters: Fred & Peter Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 0mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/11/18 11:08:18.2 Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Shade Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Center-Weighted AF Mode: Manual Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 4320 x 2868 1/800 sec - F/0 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sharpening: None Lens: Sensitivity: ISO 125 Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Peter Dante Characters: Danny Gutierrez Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 50mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/12/06 08:59:17.2 Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Shade Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern AF Mode: Manual Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 4320 x 2868 1/125 sec - F/3.8 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV Sharpening: None Lens: Sensitivity: ISO 100 Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Steve Zahn & Kevin Heffernan Characters: Peter & Whitaker Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 0mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/11/23 15:23:45.1 Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Cloudy Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Center-Weighted AF Mode: Manual Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 4320 x 2868 1/80 sec - F/0 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sharpening: None Lens: Sensitivity: ISO 250 Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Strange Wilderness (2008)

Ashley Scott & Justin Long Characters: Cheryl & Junior Film: Strange Wilderness (2008) Director: Fred Wolf 01 February 2008 Photo by Darren Michaels [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X Focal Length: 0mm Optimize Image: Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB) Noise Reduction: OFF 2005/12/01 22:51:55.7 Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Incandescent Tone Comp: Auto RAW (12-bit) Metering Mode: Center-Weighted AF Mode: Manual Hue Adjustment: 08 Image Size: 4320 x 2868 1/80 sec - F/0 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Saturation: Normal Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sharpening: None Lens: Sensitivity: Image Comment: [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 01 February 2008

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Stealing Christmas (2003)

Betty White Characters: Emily Sutton Film: Stealing Christmas (TV-FILM) Usa 2003, Director: Gregg Champion 30 November 2003 [,Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D100 Focal Length: 85mm White Balance: Incandescent Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB) 2003/03/07 00:33:03 Exposure Mode: Shutter Priority AF Mode: AF-S Hue Adjustment: 0｡ JPEG (8-bit) Fine Metering Mode: Spot Tone Comp: Auto Sharpening: Normal Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000) 1/125 sec - f/2.2 Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Noise Reduction: OFF Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Image Comment: Lens: 85mm f/1.8 D Sensitivity: ISO 1600 [,End of Shooting Data Section] Date: 30 November 2003

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Japanese financial markets in turmoil on Brexit fears

Employees of Daiwa Securities Co. work as a stock price board in the company's Tokyo office show Japan's key Nikkei stock index having shed more than 1,300 points to dip below the 15,000 line on June 24, 2016. That day, the Japanese financial markets experienced turbulence in sync with reports from Britain on returns from the country's referendum on its EU membership. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese financial markets in turmoil on Brexit results

Reporters swarm around Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso (C back) at the ministry in Tokyo on June 24, 2016, as the Japanese financial markets experienced turbulence in sync with reports from Britain on returns from the country's referendum on its EU membership. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese financial markets in turmoil on Brexit results

Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso answers reporters' questions at the ministry in Tokyo on June 24, 2016, as the Japanese financial markets experienced turbulence in sync with reports from Britain on returns from the country's referendum on its EU membership. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese financial markets in turmoil on Brexit fears

A stock price board in Osaka shows June 24, 2016, Japan's key Nikkei stock index having shed more than 1,000 points to 15,155.13, as the Japanese financial markets experienced turbulence in sync with reports from Britain on returns from the country's referendum on its EU membership. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese financial markets in turmoil on Brexit fears

The British and European Union flags are displayed in the Tokyo office of a foreign exchange dealer on June 24, 2016. The same day, the Japanese financial markets experienced turbulence in sync with reports from Britain on returns from the country's referendum on its EU membership. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.S. says it is in sync with China on N. Korean provocation

Sung Kim, U.S. special representative for North Korea policy, speaks to reporters in Beijing on April 21, 2016, after talks with his Chinese counterpart Wu Dawei. Kim said they agreed to work closely in deterring North Korea from taking further provocative actions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.S. says it is in sync with China on N. Korean provocation

Sung Kim, U.S. special representative for North Korea policy, speaks to reporters in Beijing on April 21, 2016, after talks with his Chinese counterpart Wu Dawei. Kim said they agreed to work closely in deterring North Korea from taking further provocative actions. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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KDDI develops teddy bear-shaped communication tool

KDDI Corp. unveils the "Comi Kuma" bears -- a communication tool in the shape of a teddy bear -- in Tokyo on March 29, 2016. The telecom company said the stuffed animal with 12 built-in censors and a Bluetooth module to work in sync with a smartphone, is suitable for use by young children and grandparents living apart to stay close to each other. If a user kisses a Comi Kuma bear, for instance, a corresponding image showing a bear kissing another bear will appear on the display in the ribbon worn by a bear belonging to another user. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan, U.S. at odds over TPP, but in sync on Okinawa

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shake hands in Washington on Feb. 10, 2017. The two ministers held a meeting and were at odds over the Trans-Pacific Partnership from which the United States withdrew recently, but were in agreement to proceed with the planned relocation of a U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tohoku University develops dancing robot that can follow lead

TOKYO, Japan - A robot developed by a team at Tohoku University dances waltz following a human dancer's lead. Kazuhiro Kosuge, the team's leader, said July 15 the robot can predict the dancer's next move through hand pressure applied to its arms and back. He said the team's aim is not to create a substitute for a human dancer, but to help further technology for developing a robot that can move in sync with humans. (Kyodo)