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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-OPERA-PRINCESS WENCHENG (CN)

(240313) -- LHASA, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform in a new season of the historical opera "Princess Wencheng" in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 12, 2024. "Princess Wencheng" was first staged in Lhasa in 2013. Since its debut, more than 1,800 performances of the opera have been staged. The show tells the story of Princess Wencheng, who came all the way from Chang'an (today's city of Xi'an) to marry Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo over 1,300 years ago. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-OPERA-PRINCESS WENCHENG (CN)

(240313) -- LHASA, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform in a new season of the historical opera "Princess Wencheng" in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 12, 2024. "Princess Wencheng" was first staged in Lhasa in 2013. Since its debut, more than 1,800 performances of the opera have been staged. The show tells the story of Princess Wencheng, who came all the way from Chang'an (today's city of Xi'an) to marry Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo over 1,300 years ago. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-OPERA-PRINCESS WENCHENG (CN)

(240313) -- LHASA, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform in a new season of the historical opera "Princess Wencheng" in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 12, 2024. "Princess Wencheng" was first staged in Lhasa in 2013. Since its debut, more than 1,800 performances of the opera have been staged. The show tells the story of Princess Wencheng, who came all the way from Chang'an (today's city of Xi'an) to marry Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo over 1,300 years ago. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-OPERA-PRINCESS WENCHENG (CN)

(240313) -- LHASA, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform in a new season of the historical opera "Princess Wencheng" in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 12, 2024. "Princess Wencheng" was first staged in Lhasa in 2013. Since its debut, more than 1,800 performances of the opera have been staged. The show tells the story of Princess Wencheng, who came all the way from Chang'an (today's city of Xi'an) to marry Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo over 1,300 years ago. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-OPERA-PRINCESS WENCHENG (CN)

(240313) -- LHASA, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform in a new season of the historical opera "Princess Wencheng" in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 12, 2024. "Princess Wencheng" was first staged in Lhasa in 2013. Since its debut, more than 1,800 performances of the opera have been staged. The show tells the story of Princess Wencheng, who came all the way from Chang'an (today's city of Xi'an) to marry Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo over 1,300 years ago. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-OPERA-PRINCESS WENCHENG (CN)

(240313) -- LHASA, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform in a new season of the historical opera "Princess Wencheng" in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 12, 2024. "Princess Wencheng" was first staged in Lhasa in 2013. Since its debut, more than 1,800 performances of the opera have been staged. The show tells the story of Princess Wencheng, who came all the way from Chang'an (today's city of Xi'an) to marry Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo over 1,300 years ago. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man plays the guitar in front of the Princess Wencheng Theatre in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 6, 2023. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The outdoor musical "Princess Wencheng" is staged in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Traditional Tibetan culture well protected in Lhasa: scholar

STORY: Traditional Tibetan culture well protected in Lhasa: scholar DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tibet 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VIKASH KUMAR SINGH, Lecturer, Asian Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University STORYLINE: Vikash Kumar Singh, a lecturer at the Asian Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University, said he was impressed by the inheritance and protection of traditional Tibetan culture after visiting Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. SOUNDBITE (English): VIKASH KUMAR SINGH, Lecturer, Asian Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University "I found in Lhasa, people are like, still they stick to their own dance, own music, their own musical instrument, and their own way of telling a story. If you go to Lhasa, you can have a wonderful story like narration of Wencheng Gongzhu (Princess Wencheng) from the Tang Dynasty (618-907). She married the local king of Xizang. So they have a very beautiful narra

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IRAN-TEHRAN-FM-PRESS CONFERENCE

(230320) -- TEHRAN, March 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 19, 2023. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Sunday that he will meet with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in the near future. TO GO WITH "Iranian FM says to meet Saudi counterpart soon" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-KANAANI-CHINA-MIDDLE EAST-PEACE

(230314) -- TEHRAN, March 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2023. China's important role in resuming Tehran-Riyadh relations is part of Beijing's efforts to help ensure peace, stability and security in the Middle East, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Monday. By hosting the Iranian and Saudi Arabian delegations and exchanging messages between the two sides, China managed to prepare the ground, with goodwill, for holding a successful meeting for the achievement of the agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the ministry's spokesperson Nasser Kanaani told a weekly press conference. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE SPEECH COMPETITION

(230223) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant speaks at the first Chinese speech competition for Iranian college students in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 22, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese speech contest in Iran highlights cultural similarities" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE SPEECH COMPETITION

(230223) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant speaks at the first Chinese speech competition for Iranian college students in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 22, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese speech contest in Iran highlights cultural similarities" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CRAFTS-EXHIBITION

(230207) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor demonstrates handicraft-making skills at the National Crafts Exhibition in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 7, 2023. The exhibition opened in Tehran on Feb. 7 and will run until Feb. 10. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CRAFTS-EXHIBITION

(230207) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor demonstrates handicraft-making skills at the National Crafts Exhibition in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 7, 2023. The exhibition opened in Tehran on Feb. 7 and will run until Feb. 10. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CRAFTS-EXHIBITION

(230207) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor sorts exhibits at the National Crafts Exhibition in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 7, 2023. The exhibition opened in Tehran on Feb. 7 and will run until Feb. 10. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CRAFTS-EXHIBITION

(230207) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor sorts exhibits at the National Crafts Exhibition in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 7, 2023. The exhibition opened in Tehran on Feb. 7 and will run until Feb. 10. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CRAFTS-EXHIBITION

(230207) -- TEHRAN, Feb. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor demonstrates handicraft-making skills at the National Crafts Exhibition in Tehran, Iran, Feb. 7, 2023. The exhibition opened in Tehran on Feb. 7 and will run until Feb. 10. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-SHIRAZ-WORLD HERITAGE-PERSEPOLIS

(230126) -- SHIRAZ, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen at the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in southern Iran, Jan. 25, 2023. Persepolis, a UNESCO world heritage site, was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (550-330 BC). The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-SHIRAZ-WORLD HERITAGE-PERSEPOLIS

(230126) -- SHIRAZ, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen at the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in southern Iran, Jan. 25, 2023. Persepolis, a UNESCO world heritage site, was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (550-330 BC). The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-SHIRAZ-WORLD HERITAGE-PERSEPOLIS

(230126) -- SHIRAZ, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in southern Iran, Jan. 25, 2023. Persepolis, a UNESCO world heritage site, was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (550-330 BC). The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-SHIRAZ-WORLD HERITAGE-PERSEPOLIS

(230126) -- SHIRAZ, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in southern Iran, Jan. 25, 2023. Persepolis, a UNESCO world heritage site, was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (550-330 BC). The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-SHIRAZ-WORLD HERITAGE-PERSEPOLIS

(230126) -- SHIRAZ, Jan. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the ruins of Persepolis near the city of Shiraz in southern Iran, Jan. 25, 2023. Persepolis, a UNESCO world heritage site, was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia (550-330 BC). The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-YAZD-WIND CATCHERS

(230124) -- YAZD, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows wind catchers in Yazd, Iran. The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-YAZD-WIND CATCHERS

(230124) -- YAZD, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows wind catchers in Yazd, Iran. The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-YAZD-WIND CATCHERS

(230124) -- YAZD, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows wind catchers in Yazd, Iran. The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-YAZD-WIND CATCHERS

(230124) -- YAZD, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows a wind catcher in Yazd, Iran. The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-COIN-RABBIT SYMBOL

(230119) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kourosh Salehi, a historian and international affairs expert at the International University of Islamic Denominations, observes a coin with the rabbit symbol in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: 12-animal Zodiac, three-rabbit symbol show Chinese cultural impact in Iranian history via Silk Road: historian" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-COIN-RABBIT SYMBOL

(230119) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A coin with the rabbit symbol is pictured in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: 12-animal Zodiac, three-rabbit symbol show Chinese cultural impact in Iranian history via Silk Road: historian" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-LUNAR NEW YEAR-ACTIVITY

(230118) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian students display Chinese Lunar New Year decorations at a park in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 18, 2023. The Confucius Institute of Tehran University held the event on Wednesday to help students learn about Chinese culture and festival traditions to welcome the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-LUNAR NEW YEAR-ACTIVITY

(230118) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian students display Chinese Lunar New Year decorations at a park in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 18, 2023. The Confucius Institute of Tehran University held the event on Wednesday to help students learn about Chinese culture and festival traditions to welcome the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-DAILY LIFE-SNOWFALL

(230115) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take a rest during snowfall at a park in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-DAILY LIFE-SNOWFALL

(230115) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker attempts to remove snow from a tree at a park in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-DAILY LIFE-SNOWFALL

(230115) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take photos in snow at a park in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-DAILY LIFE-SNOWFALL

(230115) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker attempts to remove snow from a tree at a park in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-GATHERING

(230111) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua (L) distributes Spring Festival kits to overseas Chinese at the Chinese Embassy in Iran for the upcoming Spring Festival in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 10, 2023. The Chinese people in Iran gathered on Tuesday at the Chinese embassy, decorated with such festive elements as red lanterns, to welcome the upcoming Spring Festival, the biggest celebration for most Chinese in a year. TO GO WITH "Feature: Spring Festival gathering inspires Chinese people in Iran" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINA-YOUNGSTER-PAINTING-EXHIBITION

(230105) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian children paint during the work exhibition of the first China-themed painting competition for Iranian children and teenagers in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Iranian youngsters learn more about China through drawing" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINA-YOUNGSTER-PAINTING-EXHIBITION

(230105) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranians visit the work exhibition of the first China-themed painting competition for Iranian children and teenagers in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Iranian youngsters learn more about China through drawing" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINA-YOUNGSTER-PAINTING-EXHIBITION

(230105) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian child paints during the work exhibition of the first China-themed painting competition for Iranian children and teenagers in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Iranian youngsters learn more about China through drawing" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINA-YOUNGSTER-PAINTING-EXHIBITION

(230105) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A prize winner of the first China-themed painting competition for Iranian children and teenagers speaks beside her painting in Tehran, Iran, Jan. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Iranian youngsters learn more about China through drawing" (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-QASSEM SOLEIMANI-ASSASSINATION-ANNIVERSARY

(230103) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a ceremony marking the 3rd anniversary of former Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani's assassination in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 3, 2023. Iranians gathered on Tuesday across the country to remember former commander Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated by the United States in January 2020. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-QASSEM SOLEIMANI-ASSASSINATION-ANNIVERSARY

(230103) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a ceremony marking the 3rd anniversary of former Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani's assassination in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 3, 2023. Iranians gathered on Tuesday across the country to remember former commander Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated by the United States in January 2020. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-QASSEM SOLEIMANI-ASSASSINATION-ANNIVERSARY

(230103) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a ceremony marking the 3rd anniversary of former Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani's assassination in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 3, 2023. Iranians gathered on Tuesday across the country to remember former commander Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated by the United States in January 2020. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-QASSEM SOLEIMANI-ASSASSINATION-ANNIVERSARY

(230103) -- TEHRAN, Jan. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a ceremony marking the 3rd anniversary of former Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani's assassination in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 3, 2023. Iranians gathered on Tuesday across the country to remember former commander Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated by the United States in January 2020. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-BANDAR ABBAS-CHINA-CONSULATE GENERAL-OPENING

(221221) -- BANDAR ABBAS, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua (1st R) and Deputy Governor of Hormuzgan province Adel Shahrzad (2nd R) attend a ceremony with others to open China's Consulate General in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Dec. 21, 2022. China's Consulate General in Bandar Abbas was officially opened on Wednesday in the capital of Hormuzgan Province on the southern coast of Iran, marking the establishment of China's first consulate general in Iran. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-HORMUZ ISLAND-SCENERY

(221220) -- HORMUZ ISLAND (IRAN), Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit Hormuz Island, southern Iran, on Dec. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-HORMUZ ISLAND-SCENERY

(221220) -- HORMUZ ISLAND (IRAN), Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People take a boat to leave Hormuz Island, southern Iran, on Dec. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-HORMUZ ISLAND-SCENERY

(221220) -- HORMUZ ISLAND (IRAN), Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2022 shows the scenery of Hormuz Island, southern Iran. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-HORMUZ ISLAND-SCENERY

(221220) -- HORMUZ ISLAND (IRAN), Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2022 shows salt flats on Hormuz Island, southern Iran. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

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IRAN-HORMUZ ISLAND-SCENERY

(221220) -- HORMUZ ISLAND (IRAN), Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2022 shows the scenery of Hormuz Island, southern Iran. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)