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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Baofen brews tea at the homestay she operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xin

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo shows aerial views of a homestay before (above, file photo) and after refurbishment (below, taken by Xinhua journalist Liu Xu on June 26, 2024) at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members take photos for tourists at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo b

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Qiongtong pulls the curtain of a room at the homestay he operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surroundin

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows terraced fields at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers have lunch at the construction site of a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Ph

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Fenglan (C) talks with German tourists at the homestay she operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surroun

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A college graduate newly recruited by a homestay is out for business at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surroundin

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo shows homestays and terraced fields in 2013 (above, file photo) and 2024 (below, taken by Xinhua journalist Cao Yiming) at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the de

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Qiongtong has a business call at the homestay he operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 27, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas.

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Bin (1st L) serves tea to tourists at the homestay he operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding a

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Baofen and her husband work at the homestay they operate at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas.

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a panoramic view of homestays and terraced fields at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related busines

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows homestays at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xinhu

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Baofen brews tea at the homestay she operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by X

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Baofen brews tea at the homestay she operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by X

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A German tourist orders food at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xinhua/A

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager walks in terraced fields at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRE

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Bin, a homestay operator, waves goodbye to tourists at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Qiongtong (1st L), a homestay operator, talks with newly-recruited staff members at his homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-r

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Bin (1st L) serves tea to tourists at the homestay he operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding a

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- German tourists enjoy rural scenery at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by X

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-recruited college graduates edit a promotion video clip at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in sur

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists are pictured during a traditional festival at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by

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T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-INT'L TOURISM ALLIANCE-SILK ROAD CITIES-MEETING

(240629) -- ISTANBUL, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Francesco Frangialli, honorary secretary-general of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, speaks at a meeting of the International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities in Istanbul, T

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US: Multiple Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest Outside NYU Stern School Of Business

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including students and faculty members, rallied outside the New York University Stern School of Business on Monday, April 22. As the protest intensified, multiple protesters were taken into custody.

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- CHONGQING, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, March 27, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- CHONGQING, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, March 27, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Zhang Ziyu)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- CHONGQING, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, March 27, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- CHONGQING, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, March 27, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Zhang Ziyu)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- CHONGQING, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, March 27, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- CHONGQING, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, March 27, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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Boao: transformation of a fishing village

STORY: Boao: transformation of a fishing village SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao in Hainan Province 2. various of venue of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) STORYLINE: Themed "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. Boao boasts the permanent venue of BFA, a non-governmental and non-profit international organization founded to promote regional economic development and cooperation. Since the founding of BFA in 2001, Boao has undergone tremendous changes, transforming from a small fishing village into a name card of Hainan, which features modernity and vibrancy. The transformation of Boao has also spurred the development of the local tourism industry, with homestays, restaurants and bars springing up. Currently, there are more than 100 such businesses, a

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Jordan seeks to woo Chinese tourists

STORY: Jordan seeks to woo Chinese tourists SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Jordan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAKRAM QUEISI, Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZURAB POLOLIKASHVILI, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 4. various of views in Jordan STORYLINE: Jordan's tourism sector is planning a trip to China to woo Chinese tourists, said Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Makram Queisi on Wednesday. At a joint press conference with Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili at the archaeological site of Amman Citadel in the country's capital, Queisi said China is one of the major and promising markets in the world, and Jordan welcomes Chinese tourists. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAKRAM QUEISI, Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities "China is one of the majo

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UNWTO official sends Chinese New Year greetings

STORY: UNWTO official sends Chinese New Year greetings SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNWTO executive director, Natalia Bayona, congratulating the Chinese New Year through a video on social networks STORYLINE: An official of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has sent her greetings on the occasion of the Chinese New Year. The executive director of the UNWTO, Natalia Bayona, congratulated the Chinese New Year from Madrid, where the headquarters of the UNWTO is located. Through a video on social networks, Bayona has expressed: "I wish the global Chinese community a happy, peaceful, and prosperous Year of the Dragon." The UNWTO executive director emphasized that the Year of the Dragon "represents ambition, prosperity, good fortune, and its power in bringing people together. These values align perfectly with our tourism sector." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Madrid. (XHTV)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 1, 2023 shows people visiting the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, southwest China. The scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings saw about one million tourist trips made from January to October this year, up 358.7 percent year on year. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 1, 2023 shows people visiting the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, southwest China. The scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings saw about one million tourist trips made from January to October this year, up 358.7 percent year on year. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students pose for a photo at the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 1, 2023. The scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings saw about one million tourist trips made from January to October this year, up 358.7 percent year on year. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 1, 2023. The scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings saw about one million tourist trips made from January to October this year, up 358.7 percent year on year. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Statues are seen at the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 1, 2023. The scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings saw about one million tourist trips made from January to October this year, up 358.7 percent year on year. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 1, 2023. The scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings saw about one million tourist trips made from January to October this year, up 358.7 percent year on year. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, southwest China, Nov. 1, 2023. The scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings saw about one million tourist trips made from January to October this year, up 358.7 percent year on year. The Dazu Rock Carvings were placed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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Türkiye's iconic Hagia Sophia to charge foreign visitors

STORY: Türkiye's iconic Hagia Sophia to charge foreign visitors SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Foreign tourists will have to pay a fee to visit Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, an iconic mosque, starting Jan. 15, 2024, Türkiye's culture and tourism minister said on Tuesday. "It will remain free for Turkish worshippers," Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said in a televised address in Istanbul broadcast live by Haberturk television channel. The minister noted that the decision was made upon advice from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). No entrance fee has been in place since the mosque, located on the European side of Istanbul, was converted from a museum three years ago. The 1,500-year-old building is one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. It was enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. In September, Turkis

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UNESCO adds Palestinian site to World Heritage List

STORY: UNESCO adds Palestinian site to World Heritage List DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: RAMALLAH, Palestine CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tel es-Sultan in Jericho 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MAJED ISHAQ, General Manager of Tourism Marketing and Media STORYLINE: The World Heritage Committee on Sunday officially added a Palestinian heritage site to the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In a press statement sent to Xinhua, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry said "Tell es-Sultan, located in Jericho in the West Bank, was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List." "The decision to add the historical site took place during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting held in Saudi Arabia," the ministry added. "Such an important decision affirmed the unique universal value of the site and of Palestine in general and reveals the historical, aesthetic, ethnological, and anthropological origins of the

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SPAIN-MADRID-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-PROMOTION

(230609) -- MADRID, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows a promotion event of Maojian green tea from central China's Xinyang City, at the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, Spain. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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SPAIN-MADRID-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-PROMOTION

(230609) -- MADRID, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member tastes tea during a promotion event of Maojian green tea from central China's Xinyang City, at the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, Spain, June 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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SPAIN-MADRID-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-PROMOTION

(230609) -- MADRID, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows a tea art performance at a promotion event of Maojian green tea from central China's Xinyang City, at the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, Spain. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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SPAIN-MADRID-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-PROMOTION

(230609) -- MADRID, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 8, 2023 shows a promotion event of Maojian green tea from central China's Xinyang City, at the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, Spain. (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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Experience different cultures and styles at Hainan expo

STORY: Experience different cultures and styles at Hainan expo DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YUAN RUI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI XUAN, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN NING, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN XIAOWEI, Senior Trade Officer of Swiss Business Hub China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): AKIBA TAKAMITSU, Deputy director-general of Japan External Trade Organization Guangzhou office 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): QIAO XIN, Staff member of Korea Tourism Organization Guangzhou office STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN RUI, Xinhua correspondent "The third China International Consumer Products Expo or Hainan expo is held here in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Here, you can travel around the world within a day, buying fine products and enjoying amazing food worldwide. However, the expo is not just a trading platform, but also offers precious opportunities of cultural exchange among differ