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Lineup of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Yohei Matsumoto, who is set to become education, culture, sports, science and technology minister in the Cabinet of new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, before an attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace.

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Saori Minami

Saori Minami=Date: November 2, 1971, Place: Japan

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Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura on the set of the movie “Abashiri Prison”=Date : December 10, 1971, Place : Sounkyo, Hokkaido

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Tomisaburo Wakayama

Tomisaburo Wakayama=Place: Akasaka, Japan

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Sports Agency, Agency for Cultural Affairs Signs

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Sports Agency, Agency for Cultural Affairs Signs=May 27,2025,Tokyo

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Sports Agency, Agency for Cultural Affairs Signs

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Sports Agency, Agency for Cultural Affairs Signs=May 27,2025,Tokyo

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Sports Agency, Agency for Cultural Affairs Signs

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Sports Agency, Agency for Cultural Affairs Signs=May 27,2025,Tokyo

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Japan-China high-level dialogue

(from L) Japanese Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Toshiko Abe, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, are pictured ahead of a high-level cultural exchange dialogue in Beijing on Dec. 25, 2024.

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Conference League football match HJK vs Dinamo Minsk

Video assistant referee (VAR) technology during UEFA Conference League football match HJK vs Dinamo Minsk in Helsinki, Finland on October 24, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi

Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2024, after being awarded for her accomplishment at the Summer Games during a ceremony held by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

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Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi

Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi (R) is awarded for her accomplishment at the Summer Games during a ceremony held by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2024.

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Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi

Paris Olympic women's javelin champion Haruka Kitaguchi (R) and Japan Sports Agency Commissioner Koji Murofushi pose for a photo in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2024. She was awarded for her accomplishment at the Summer Games during a ceremony held by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology the same day.

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Lineup of Japan PM Ishiba's Cabinet

Toshiko Abe, who is set to become education, culture, sports, science and technology minister in the Cabinet of new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 1, 2024, before her attestation in a ceremony at the Imperial Palace.

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Green Life Festival in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - Visitors visit a rubber pellet environmental sports court created by Nike's old shoe recycling technology during the Green Life Festival in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024.

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Pope Francis Meets With Young People Of Scholas Occurrentes - Jakarta

Pope Francis meets with the young people of Scholas Occurrentes at Grha Pemuda Youth Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024. LEFT: Jose Maria del Corral the President of Scholas Occurrentes. Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation is an international non-profit organization created by Pope Francis in 2013, that works with youth in more than 190 countries to educate them in the ‘Culture of Encounter’ through arts, sports, and technology. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets With Young People Of Scholas Occurrentes - Jakarta

Pope Francis meets with the young people of Scholas Occurrentes at Grha Pemuda Youth Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation is an international non-profit organization created by Pope Francis in 2013, that works with youth in more than 190 countries to educate them in the ‘Culture of Encounter’ through arts, sports, and technology. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets With Young People Of Scholas Occurrentes - Jakarta

Pope Francis meets with the young people of Scholas Occurrentes at Grha Pemuda Youth Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation is an international non-profit organization created by Pope Francis in 2013, that works with youth in more than 190 countries to educate them in the ‘Culture of Encounter’ through arts, sports, and technology. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets With Young People Of Scholas Occurrentes - Jakarta

Pope Francis meets with the young people of Scholas Occurrentes at Grha Pemuda Youth Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation is an international non-profit organization created by Pope Francis in 2013, that works with youth in more than 190 countries to educate them in the ‘Culture of Encounter’ through arts, sports, and technology. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets With Young People Of Scholas Occurrentes - Jakarta

Pope Francis meets with the young people of Scholas Occurrentes at Grha Pemuda Youth Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation is an international non-profit organization created by Pope Francis in 2013, that works with youth in more than 190 countries to educate them in the ‘Culture of Encounter’ through arts, sports, and technology. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets With Young People Of Scholas Occurrentes - Jakarta

Pope Francis meets with the young people of Scholas Occurrentes at Grha Pemuda Youth Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation is an international non-profit organization created by Pope Francis in 2013, that works with youth in more than 190 countries to educate them in the ‘Culture of Encounter’ through arts, sports, and technology. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets With Young People Of Scholas Occurrentes - Jakarta

Pope Francis meets with the young people of Scholas Occurrentes at Grha Pemuda Youth Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation is an international non-profit organization created by Pope Francis in 2013, that works with youth in more than 190 countries to educate them in the ‘Culture of Encounter’ through arts, sports, and technology. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Meets With Young People Of Scholas Occurrentes - Jakarta

Pope Francis meets with the young people of Scholas Occurrentes at Grha Pemuda Youth Center in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 4, 2024. Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation is an international non-profit organization created by Pope Francis in 2013, that works with youth in more than 190 countries to educate them in the ‘Culture of Encounter’ through arts, sports, and technology. Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. It is the 45th trip of Francis' pontificate and brings to 65 the countries he will have visited. Photo: (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's Paris Olympics delegation

Members of Japan's Paris Olympics delegation and Japanese Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Masahito Moriyama (front C) pose for photos at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 14, 2024.

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Paris 2024 - Sport For Sustainable Development Summit

Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Moriyama Masahito pictured before "Sport for sustainable development" summit organized at the Carrousel du Louvre (Louvre Carrousel) in Paris, France on July 25, 2024 ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Sport For Sustainable Development Summit

Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Moriyama Masahito pictured before "Sport for sustainable development" summit organized at the Carrousel du Louvre (Louvre Carrousel) in Paris, France on July 25, 2024 ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong: Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Drone Show 3

A spectacular drone show over the Victoria Harbor was held on Monday, June 10, ahead of this year's Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races scheduled on June 15-16.

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Hong Kong: Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Drone Show 4

A spectacular drone show over the Victoria Harbor was held on Monday, June 10, ahead of this year's Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races scheduled on June 15-16.

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Hong Kong: Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Drone Show 5

A spectacular drone show over the Victoria Harbor was held on Monday, June 10, ahead of this year's Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races scheduled on June 15-16.

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First "Village Super League" final held in Benin

STORY: First "Village Super League" final held in Benin SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: PARAKOU, Benin CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final of the African "Village Super League" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YVES KOBA, Head of the Belle Cite Village in Parakou, Benin 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHOU XIAOYONG, Head of the 3rd Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin STORYLINE: The final of the first edition of the African "Village Super League" was held in Parakou city of Benin on Saturday. The rural football event, which draws on the experience of the Village Super League from China's Guizhou, was initiated by a China-assisted cotton technology project team and local staff. They leveled a standard soccer field at the project base to satisfy local villagers' passion for soccer. Since the opening at the end of March, this soccer tournament, composed of 12 village teams, has been held on weekends. After fierce competition, the team of Barr

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Chongqing ushers in new low-altitude consumption scenarios

STORY: Chongqing ushers in new low-altitude consumption scenarios SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of people enjoying aerial views of the city's landmarks 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN YUN, Engineer of Chongqing Liangjiang Aviation and Aerospace Industry Investment Group Co., Ltd 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN HONG, Engineer, Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Cool Black Intelligent Flight Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality planned to introduce a slew of new consumption scenarios starting from Tuesday via a week-long promotion event to stimulate the low-altitude economy. Chongqing intends to introduce diverse recreational activities related to low-altitude sports and tourism. These activities include parachuting, paragliding, and sightseeing over the Yangtze River and the cityscape of Chongqing on a balloon, helicopter, or f

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Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Vice President of the University of Tokyo Ms. HAYASHI Kaori, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Minister of State for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Chahuán and the President, Chile-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, participate in the Kagami-Biraki for the good fortune and unity of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory – TAO project University of Tokyoon April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Vice President of the University of Tokyo Ms. HAYASHI Kaori, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Minister of State for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Chahuán and the President, Chile-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, participate in the Kagami-Biraki for the good fortune and unity of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory – TAO project University of Tokyoon April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Vice President of the University of Tokyo Ms. HAYASHI Kaori, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Minister of State for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Chahuán and the President, Chile-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, participate in the Kagami-Biraki for the good fortune and unity of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory – TAO project University of Tokyoon April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Vice President of the University of Tokyo Ms. HAYASHI Kaori, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Minister of State for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, Senator of the Republic of Chile Francisco Chahuán and the President, Chile-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, participate in the Kagami-Biraki for the good fortune and unity of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory – TAO project University of Tokyoon April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: (L-R) Ambassador of Japan in Chile Mrs. ITO Takako, Rector of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Mr. Ignacio Sánchez, President, Parliamentary League of Friendship Chile - Japan Mr. SHIONOYA Ryu, Minister of State of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation of Chile Aisén Etcheverry, President of the Comprehensive Research Institute of Natural Sciences in Japan, RIKEN Mr. GONOKAMI Makoto, Rector of the University of Tokyo Prof. FUJII Teruo, Former President of Chile Eduardo Frei, Vice President of the University of Tokyo Mrs. HAYASHI Kaori, Rector of the University of Chile Mrs. Rosa Devés, and Prof. Emeritus YOSHII Yuzuru, pose for the official photograph at the end of the ceremony inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory project - TAO of the University of Tokyo on April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: State Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, speaks during the opening ceremony of the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory project - TAO on April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Inauguration of the Tokyo Atacama Observatory - TAO

SANTIAGO, CHILE – APRIL 30: State Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan Mr. IMAEDA Soichiro, speaks during the opening ceremony of the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory project - TAO on April 30, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Sebastián Vivallo Oñate/Agencia Makro)

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Eastern Chinese county exports "fitness" to global market

STORY: Eastern Chinese county exports "fitness" to global market SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: DEZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of commercial fitness equipment 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL FEDERMAN, Gym owner from Brazil 3. various of foreigners using fitness equipment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID VON HASE, Fitness equipment dealer from German 5. various of the fitness equipment dealer from German 6. various of commercial fitness equipment 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU XINLI, General manager of production base of local fitness equipment company STORYLINE: Ningjin County, one of major commercial fitness equipment production bases in China's Shandong, has seen more foreign businessmen flocking to find cooperation opportunities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL FEDERMAN, Gym owner from Brazil "I own two gyms in Brazil. And this is why I came to look for some suppliers in China to try to do business with them. Technology, I'm ve

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch the musical fountain at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the twilight scenery at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the scenery of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take photos with the monument of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People rest at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows Hadada Ibis at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children play at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the scenery of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the musical fountain and light show at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit a light show at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)