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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tsering Wangdu seeks for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of the m

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tsering Wangdu seeks for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 23, 2024. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per year by selling caterpillar fungus in Shade Town of Kangding City, one of

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Traditional games held to celebrate Tibetan New Year in China's Xizang

STORY: Traditional games held to celebrate Tibetan New Year in China's Xizang SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Xigaze, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sigulong village 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TENZIN WANGDU, Resident of Sigulong Village, Xigaze City 3. various of Tibetan games 4. various of Guozhuang Dance STORYLINE: A series of traditional Tibetan games, such as throwing the horns of yaks and playing with sheep's knees, were recently held during this year's Tibetan New Year in Sigulong Village in Xigaze, a city in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. After Tibetan traditional games, villagers formed a big circle and danced the Guozhuang, a traditional Tibetan dance to celebrate the New Year. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TENZIN WANGDU, Resident of Sigulong Village, Xigaze City "Every year, our village enjoys a festive atmosphere to welcome the Tibetan New Year. I hope to pass down the traditional games and culture of our ethnic group. Happy Ne

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Tibet Vlog: Take a sip of latte in Lhasa

STORY: Tibet Vlog: Take a sip of latte in Lhasa DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:36 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of coffee shops in Lhasa 2. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TARAB YONTEN TSOMO, Owner of a coffee shop in Lhasa 4. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TARAB YONTEN TSOMO, Owner of a coffee shop in Lhasa 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HU FAXIANG, Lhasa resident 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Tourist from Wuhan 8. SOUNDBITE (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE (English): Local customer 10. SOUNDBITE (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE (English): DOUGLAS EDWARD WILFORD, Owner of Summit Cafe 12. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 13. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LHAPA WANGDU, College student from Lhasa 14. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Tourist from Wuhan 15. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HU FAXIANG, Lhasa resident 16. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STAN

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Homestay business boosts border town's development in China's Tibet

STORY: Homestay business boosts border town's development in China's Tibet DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the town 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG FAN, Head of Gyirong Town 3. various of homestays 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): NYIMA WANGDU, Resident of Ne Village STORYLINE: Homestay business has brought prosperity to Gyirong, a small border town in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The town, situated at an altitude of over 2,800 meters, has a mild climate. The unique, magnificent scenery has made it a popular destination for tourists. To give full play to its advantages, local governments have increased investment to develop the tourism industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG FAN, Head of Gyirong Town "Gyifu Village has invested over 10 million yuan (about 1.45 million U.S. dollars) to build homestays for 19 households. Besides, the county government has invested another 10 million yuan to improve infrastructure in the village

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Tibetan relics show solid bonds between plateau, plains

STORY: Tibetan relics show solid bonds between plateau, plains DATELINE: April 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:20 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tibet 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHAKA WANGDU, Researcher, Tibet cultural relics protection research institute 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): BASANG, Monk from Samye Monastery 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHAKA WANGDU, Researcher, Tibet cultural relics protection research institute STORYLINE: The Potala Palace, a landmark in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, features a mural that illustrates a historic marriage between the Han and Tibetan ethnic groups. The mural depicts ancient Tibetan officials standing in a row to welcome Wencheng, a princess of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The princess traveled to Tibet to marry Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century. Similar to the mural, many other relics in Tibet have helped further uncover cultural communication and integration between the plateau region and the rest of China. 　　 SOUN

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Roads in Tibet, China deliver better life, brighter future

STORY: Roads in Tibet, China deliver better life, brighter future DATELINE: March 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:30 LOCATION: LHASA CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial shot of Medog County in Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GESANG DEGYI, National lawmaker, Deputy headmaster of Medog elementary school in Tibet, China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): BAIMA QOEZHOEN, Deputy to the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GESANG DEGYI, National lawmaker, Deputy headmaster of Medog elementary school in Tibet, China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): GESANG DEGYI, National lawmaker, "Deputy headmaster of Medog elementary school in Tibet, China 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): GESANG DEGYI, National lawmaker, Deputy headmaster of Medog elementary school in Tibet, China 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): YESHE NORBU, Resident of Medog County 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): TSERING WANGDU, Resident of Medog County 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): GESANG DEGYI, National lawmaker, "Deputy headmast

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Intelligent Agriculture

A farmer fertilizes wheat in Wangdu County, Hebei Province, China, April 4, 2021.

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Intelligent Agriculture

A plant protection worker uses a drone to spray wheat on a family farm in Wangdu County, Hebei Province, China, April 4, 2021.

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Intelligent Agriculture

A plant protection worker adds pesticide to a drone in Wangdu County, Hebei Province, China, April 4, 2021.

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Intelligent Agriculture

A plant protection worker adds pesticide to a drone in Wangdu County, Hebei Province, China, April 4, 2021.

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Intelligent Agriculture

A plant protection worker uses a drone to spray wheat on a family farm in Wangdu County, Hebei Province, China, April 4, 2021.

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Intelligent Agriculture

A plant protection worker irrigates wheat at a family farm in Wangdu County, Hebei Province, China, April 4, 2021.