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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Joggers run on the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, June 22, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization. Photo by X

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 16, 2024 shows a view of the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization. Photo by X

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(Focus)CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Yehua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 21, 2024 shows a sightseeing bus running on the scenic highway loop of Hainan, in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province. The sightseeing bus started official operation on Wednesday, providing tourists with a new option of visiting the island. This 988-kilometer scenic highway opened to traffic on Dec. 18 in 2023. It runs through 12 coastal cities and counties of the province. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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#CHINA-LABOR DAY-HOLIDAY-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230503) -- WANNING, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 1, 2023 shows tourists visiting Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province. (Photo by Ye Longbin/Xinhua)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-HAINAN-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING (CN)

(231229) -- HAIKOU, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 3, 2023 shows the scenery along the Hainan coastal highway for sightseeing in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province. This 988-kilometer ring road connects most bays, capes, specialty townships, scenic spots and resorts along the coast of this island province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 11, 2023 shows the snow scenery of the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-HAINAN-COASTAL HIGHWAY FOR SIGHTSEEING-OPENING (CN)

(231218) -- HAIKOU, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 3, 2023 shows the scenery along the Hainan coastal highway for sightseeing in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province. The opening ceremony of the Hainan coastal highway for sightseeing was held in Haikou on Monday. This 988-kilometer ring road connects most bays, capes, specialty townships, scenic spots and resorts along the coast of this island province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231204) -- BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 3, 2023 shows a section of the round-the-island sightseeing highway in Wanning City, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-AUTUMN SCENERY (CN)

(231114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2023 shows a woman walking on the Wanning Bridge, the oldest bridge on the Beijing Central Axis, in Beijing, capital of China. The bridge, having a history of over 700 years, is located on the crossing point of the Beijing Central Axis and the Yuhe River section of the Grand Canal. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 km between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Chinese authorities have planned to recommend the Beijing Central Axis as China's 2024 world cultural heritage application project. It was included on the preliminary list of China's world cultural heritage sites in 2012. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-AUTUMN SCENERY (CN)

(231114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2023 shows a mythical creature sculpture on the Wanning Bridge, the oldest bridge on the Beijing Central Axis, in Beijing, capital of China. The bridge, having a history of over 700 years, is located on the crossing point of the Beijing Central Axis and the Yuhe River section of the Grand Canal. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 km between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Chinese authorities have planned to recommend the Beijing Central Axis as China's 2024 world cultural heritage application project. It was included on the preliminary list of China's world cultural heritage sites in 2012. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-RETURNED OVERSEAS CHINESE (CN)

(230906) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liang Huizhen (R) checks the taste of dishes at the Istana Indonesian restaurant in Wanning City of south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 29, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Returned overseas Chinese maintain China-Indonesia bonds with culinary delights" (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-RETURNED OVERSEAS CHINESE (CN)

(230906) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Du Tianjiang and his wife Liang Huizhen pose for a photo in front of their Istana Indonesian restaurant in Wanning City of south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 29, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Returned overseas Chinese maintain China-Indonesia bonds with culinary delights" (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-SUMMER (CN)

(230725) -- BEIJING, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-SUMMER (CN)

(230725) -- BEIJING, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk on the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-SUMMER (CN)

(230725) -- BEIJING, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lotus flowers are pictured beside the Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

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Stranded whale shark sent back into sea in south China

STORY: Stranded whale shark sent back into sea in south China DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:10 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of villagers and tourists sending the whale shark back into sea in south China STORYLINE: A whale shark got stranded on a beach on Friday in Wanning, south China's Hainan province. The whale shark was sent back into sea by nearby villagers and tourists. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CULTURE-CENTRAL AXIS (CN)

(230613) -- BEIJING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors are seen on the Wanning Bridge, which was built in Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) in 1285, in Beijing, capital of China, June 9, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate (Yongdingmen) in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Fourteen historical places along the axis, including Qianmen, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, the Drum and Bell Towers, and Tian'anmen Square have been identified as the key heritage sites. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CULTURE-CENTRAL AXIS (CN)

(230613) -- BEIJING, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rickshaw ride passing the Wanning Bridge built in Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) in Beijing, capital of China, June 11, 2023. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate (Yongdingmen) in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Fourteen historical places along the axis, including Qianmen, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, the Drum and Bell Towers, and Tian'anmen Square have been identified as the key heritage sites. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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#CHINA-LABOR DAY-HOLIDAY-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230503) -- WANNING, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 1, 2023 shows tourists visiting Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province. (Photo by Ye Longbin/Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRIDGE-RENEWAL (CN)

(230318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the restored Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2023 (up, photo taken by Chen Zhonghao) and the Wanning Bridge with water pipes and telecommunication cables attached to its side before renewal in Beijing, capital of China (down, undated photo provided by Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau). TO GO WITH "Across China: Helping 700-year-old Beijing bridge shed weight" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRIDGE-RENEWAL (CN)

(230318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians are pictured on the restored Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Helping 700-year-old Beijing bridge shed weight" (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRIDGE-RENEWAL (CN)

(230318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows the restored Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. TO GO WITH "Across China: Helping 700-year-old Beijing bridge shed weight" (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRIDGE-RENEWAL (CN)

(230318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows an ancient stone creature, referred to as the "water control beast", positioned near the restored Wanning Bridge in Beijing, capital of China. TO GO WITH "Across China: Helping 700-year-old Beijing bridge shed weight" (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-SURFING (CN)

(230115) -- WANNING, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A surfing coach (1st R) gives instructions to tourists at Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 13, 2023. Surfing has become a symbol of Wanning thanks to its unique geographical and climatic advantages. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-SURFING (CN)

(230115) -- WANNING, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows tourists going surfing at Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 14, 2023. Surfing has become a symbol of Wanning thanks to its unique geographical and climatic advantages. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-SURFING (CN)

(230115) -- WANNING, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows tourists going surfing at Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 14, 2023. Surfing has become a symbol of Wanning thanks to its unique geographical and climatic advantages. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-SURFING (CN)

(230115) -- WANNING, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child goes surfing at Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 13, 2023. Surfing has become a symbol of Wanning thanks to its unique geographical and climatic advantages. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-SURFING (CN)

(230115) -- WANNING, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows tourists going surfing at Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 14, 2023. Surfing has become a symbol of Wanning thanks to its unique geographical and climatic advantages. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-SURFING (CN)

(230115) -- WANNING, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists go surfing at Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 13, 2023. Surfing has become a symbol of Wanning thanks to its unique geographical and climatic advantages. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-SURFING (CN)

(230115) -- WANNING, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows tourists going surfing at Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 14, 2023. Surfing has become a symbol of Wanning thanks to its unique geographical and climatic advantages. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-SURFING (CN)

(230115) -- WANNING, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist goes surfing at Riyue Bay in Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Jan. 13, 2023. Surfing has become a symbol of Wanning thanks to its unique geographical and climatic advantages. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-CAFE-RETURNED OVERSEAS CHINESE (CN)

(221120) -- WANNING, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Shihong (R) and his wife Shen Hongmei are pictured in their cafe in Xinglong Township of Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 17, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: Coffee aroma evokes fond memories among returned overseas Chinese" (Xinhua/Chen Ziwei)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-CAFE-RETURNED OVERSEAS CHINESE (CN)

(221120) -- WANNING, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Li Shihong's relatives and friends gather at the cafe run by Li and his wife in Xinglong Township of Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 17, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: Coffee aroma evokes fond memories among returned overseas Chinese" (Xinhua/Chen Ziwei)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-CAFE-RETURNED OVERSEAS CHINESE (CN)

(221120) -- WANNING, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Shen Hongmei makes coffee in the cafe run by her and her husband in Xinglong Township of Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 17, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: Coffee aroma evokes fond memories among returned overseas Chinese" (Xinhua/Chen Ziwei)

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CHINA-HAINAN-WANNING-CAFE-RETURNED OVERSEAS CHINESE (CN)

(221120) -- WANNING, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Shen Hongmei makes coffee in the cafe run by her and her husband in Xinglong Township of Wanning, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 17, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: Coffee aroma evokes fond memories among returned overseas Chinese" (Xinhua/Chen Ziwei)

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Pandan leaf planting gains popularity in China's Hainan

STORY: Pandan leaf planting gains popularity in China's Hainan DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: WANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAN SHUMIN, Owner of Xinglong Nanyang Flavor, Wanning, Hainan Province, China 2. various of pandan plants 3. various of pandan cakes 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MRS ZHU, Tourist 5. various of pandan plants 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG YOUPING, Villager, Qiaobei Village, Wanning 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHU ZHONG, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHEN DERAN, Vice director, Wanning Bureau for Rural Revitalization STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAN SHUMIN, Owner of Xinglong Nanyang Flavor, Wanning, Hainan Province, China "This is an Indonesian dessert. It's usually eaten with coconut juice, ice and sugar. These are the traditional pandan seven-layer cakes. These are pandan rainbow rolls. These are pandan crystal cake. These are pandan rice dumplings. These are my favorite pandan

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"Coffee town" in China's Hainan

STORY: "Coffee town" in China's Hainan DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: WANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinglong STORYLINE: In a small town in south China's Hainan Province, there are more than 200 coffee shops, with per capita annual coffee consumption exceeding 200 cups. Xinglong Town in Wanning City is located at 18 degrees north latitude, an area that is rich in selenium, making it an ideal place to grow coffee. In the 1950s, returned overseas Chinese from Southeast Asia brought back not only coffee planting and production technology, but also the habit of drinking coffee. The first coffee factory was established in Xinglong in 1952, three years after the founding of New China. In recent years, the coffee business has skyrocketed in Wanning. According to the latest official figures, its coffee plantation area reached about 307 hectares by the end of 2021. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wanning, China. (XHTV)

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Technology facilitates preventive protection of ancient buildings in China

STORY: Technology facilitates preventive protection of ancient buildings in China DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the examination work conducted by researchers 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG TAO, Sci-tech protection research office, Beijing Institute of Archaeology STORYLINE: With modern technologies, experts and researchers from the Beijing Institute of Archaeology have been doing "physical examination" for ancient buildings to assess and determine potential risks facing them. Over the years, the team has completed renovation designs for dozens of cultural relics sites under state-level protection. At present, the researchers are conducting regular examinations for the Wanning Bridge, which is over 700 years old. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG TAO, Sci-tech protection research office, Beijing Institute of Archaeology "I have been engaged in this field for about 17 years. I'm a cultural relics 'doctor,' mainly conducting examination on anci