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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

TOKYO, Japan, June 20 Kyodo - Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions. (Kyodo)

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions.

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions.

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions.

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions.

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I Liga : FC Arouca vs SL Benfica

Arouca, 01/12/2024 - Futebol Clube de Arouca hosted Sport Lisboa e Benfica this evening at the Arouca Municipal Stadium, in a match for the 12th round of the I Liga 2024/25. Leandro Barreiro ; Taichi Fukui (Tony Dias)

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(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-FUJIAN-KULIANG-CHINA-U.S. YOUTH FESTIVAL-ACTIVITIES (CN)

(240630) -- FUZHOU, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guests attend a Taichi class during the "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 26, 2024. The "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" concluded here on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Qin Lang)

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(EyesOnsci)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-DIGITAL CHINA SUMMIT-EXPERIENCE AREA (CN)

(240523) -- FUZHOU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A robot practices Taichi at the on-site experience area for the 7th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 23, 2024. The 7th Digital China Summit will take place in Fuzhou from May 24 to 25. The preview of its on-site experience area, covering an area of 56,000 square meters and consisting of five major parts, was opened at Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center on Thursday. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (1st L) and French students visit Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and b

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (L) visits Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and better," Guillaume Large

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (front) practices Taichi with French students in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could g

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ziqiang (L) instructs Guillaume Large in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and bette

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2024 shows people practicing Taichi in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student performs Taichi in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and better," Guillaume Lar

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (1st R) and French students visit in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better an

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (front L) and Chen Ziqiang (front R) practice Taichi with French students in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I h

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (2nd R) watches a Taichi performance in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French students practice Taichi on the St. Emilion Monolithic Church Square near Bordeaux, France, 2019. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and better," Guillaume Large said. (

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ziqiang (front R) instructs Guillaume Large (front L) in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get

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(SP)CHINA-HENAN-TAICHI-FRENCH ENTUSIAST

(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large practices Taichi in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and better," Guilla

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (front L) practices Taichi with Chen Ziqiang (front R) in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationshi

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A French student takes a video of the Taichi performance in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get be

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(SP)CHINA-HENAN-TAICHI-FRENCH ENTUSIAST

(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (1st L) practices Taichi with French students in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could g

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (3rd L) communicates with French students in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get b

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large drinks water after a training session of Taichi in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ziqiang (L) instructs Guillaume Large in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and bette

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (front R) practices Taichi with Chen Ziqiang in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could ge

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (front L) practices Taichi with Chen Ziqiang (front R) in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationshi

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A French student visits in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and better," Guillaume Large

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (front L) and Chen Ziqiang (front R) practice Taichi in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ziqiang (front) practices Taichi with French students in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A French student practices stone-lift in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and better," G

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(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (front L) practices Taichi in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and bette

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(SP)CHINA-HENAN-TAICHI-FRENCH ENTUSIAST

(240508) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guillaume Large (front) practices Taichi in Chenjiagou Village of Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province, April 19, 2024. Guillaume Large (Chen Shaoquan), a 44-year-old Taichi enthusiast from Bordeaux of France, has been practicing Taichi for over 20 years. Guillaume Large got a sports injury in his young age and decided to start practicing Taichi at a local club in France as a way of recovery. From then on he gradually fell in love with Taichi. In 2007, Guillaume Large and his fellows established an association, aiming to promote Chinese culture in France through teaching Taichi and Chinese, etc. In 2013, he started to learn Taichi from Chen Ziqiang, the head coach of Chenjiagou Taichi School in Wenxian County, central China's Henan Province. Since then, he has led French students to come to study in Chenjiagou almost every year. "Now French people are becoming increasingly fond of Chinese culture, and I hope our relationship could get better and better,

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kho Taichi of China's Hong Kong hits a shot in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kho Taichi of China's Hong Kong hits a shot in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Koga Akira/Saito Taichi (R) of Japan compete against Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia in the doubles match of the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Goh Sze Fei (R)/Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia compete against Koga Akira/Saito Taichi of Japan in the doubles match of the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Goh Sze Fei (1st L)/Nur Izzuddin (2nd L) of Malaysia celebrate with teammates after defeating Koga Akira/Saito Taichi of Japan in the doubles match of the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Koga Akira/Saito Taichi (R) of Japan compete against Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia in the doubles match of the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin (R) of Malaysia compete against Koga Akira/Saito Taichi of Japan in the doubles match of the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Koga Akira/Saito Taichi (R) of Japan compete against Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia in the doubles match of the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Koga Akira/Saito Taichi (R) of Japan compete against Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia in the doubles match of the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-JPN VS MAS(CN)

(240502) -- CHENGDU, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Koga Akira/Saito Taichi (R) of Japan compete against Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia in the doubles match of the quarterfinal between Japan and Malaysia at BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 2, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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Memorial service for whales killed

TAICHI, Japan, April 29 Kyodo - Whalers and former whalers hold an annual memorial service in Taichi, Wakayama Prefecture, on April 29, 2024, in front of a monument of a whale to pray for the repose of the coastal whales they killed. Whaling from the western Japan town dates back over 400 years. (Kyodo)

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Memorial service for whales killed

Whalers and former whalers hold an annual memorial service in Taichi, Wakayama Prefecture, on April 29, 2024, in front of a monument of a whale to pray for the repose of the coastal whales they killed. Whaling from the western Japan town dates back over 400 years.

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ITALY-ROME-HIGH SCHOOL-CHINESE LANGUAGE-PERFORMANCE

(240326) -- ROME, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students of Rome Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II perform Taichi in Rome, Italy, March 25, 2024. Students in Rome Convitto Nazionale Vittorio Emanuele II attended a Chinese show on Monday to demonstrate their learning outcomes of Chinese language via diverse performances. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-GOLF-INTERNATIONAL SERIES MACAO

(240314) -- MACAO, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kho Taichi of China's Hong Kong reacts during the round 1 match at the International Series Macao of golf tournament in south China's Macao, March 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-GOLF-INTERNATIONAL SERIES MACAO

(240314) -- MACAO, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kho Taichi of China's Hong Kong reacts during the round 1 match at the International Series Macao of golf tournament in south China's Macao, March 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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(SP)CHINA-MACAO-GOLF-INTERNATIONAL SERIES MACAO

(240314) -- MACAO, March 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kho Taichi of China's Hong Kong competes during the round 1 match at the International Series Macao of golf tournament in south China's Macao, March 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)