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Lebanon's first Xiangqi championship held in Beirut

STORY: Lebanon's first Xiangqi championship held in Beirut SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HANI MIKATI, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAOUDE, Head of the Xiangqi Committee in Lebanon 4. various of participants STORYLINE: Lebanon's first annual tournament of Xiangqi, or Chinese chess, was held Sunday in the Jal El Dib area, north of the capital Beirut. Some 70 players of all ages participated in the game. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HANI MIKATI, Participant "We are here with the Chinese players, learning from their years of experience in the Chinese chess. And we are learning about the Chinese culture through the Chinese chess game, which is a very old and traditional game in China, and the insightful player is the one who wins at the end." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAOUDE, Head of the Xiangqi Committee in Lebanon "Xiangqi, which is the Chinese chess,

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Chinese players win at 18th World Xiangqi Championship

STORY: Chinese players win at 18th World Xiangqi Championship SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:25 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 18th World Xiangqi Championship, hosted in Houston, is drawing to a close with an electrifying finale that crowned new champions -- Meng Chen and Tang Sinan of Team China. Demonstrating the global appeal of Xiangqi, which is often referred to as Chinese chess, the one-week prestigious event ended on Saturday night, marking the first time the tournament has been held on American soil. In the edge-of-the-seat men's final held on Friday, Vietnamese star Lai Ly Huynh clashed with Chinese grandmaster Meng in a game brimming with skillful plays and opportunities. Lai appeared poised to clinch his first world championship title, dominating the early stages of the match. However, a pivotal error in the endgame led to a draw, pushing the match into a high-stakes sudden-death t

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(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-XIANGQI-CHAMPIONSHIP

(231125) -- HOUSTON, Nov. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Chen of China (R) competes against Lai Ly Huynh of Vietnam during the men's individual round 9 match at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 24, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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Xiangqi grandly debuted with its 18th world championship kicking off in U.S. Space City

STORY: Xiangqi grandly debuted with its 18th world championship kicking off in U.S. Space City SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of players and competition STORYLINE: In a significant moment for Xiangqi, an ancient Chinese board game, world-class competitors and enthusiasts gathered in Houston, also known as the U.S. Space City, in Texas, for the commencement of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship on Sunday night. Demonstrating the global appeal of Xiangqi, which is often referred to as Chinese chess, the prestigious event also represents the first time the tournament has been held on American soil. The week-long competition, together with the 4th World Youth Xiangqi Championship being held concurrently, attracts a total of 84 participants from 13 countries and regions, according to the organizers. The World Xiangqi Federation (WXF), the American Xiangqi Association, the Houston Xiangqi Association, and the

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(SP)U.S.-HOUSTON-XIANGQI-CHAMPIONSHIP

(231121) -- HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Chen (R) of China competes against Cheng Yin Lung of China's Hong Kong during the men's individual round 2 match at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 20, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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(231121) -- HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Chen (L) of China competes against Cheng Yin Lung of China's Hong Kong during the men's individual round 2 match at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship in Houston, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 20, 2023. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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Chinese chess competition held in Lebanon

STORY: Chinese chess competition held in Lebanon DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:15 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAWDE, Head of Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee 3. various of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AMINE KORKOMAZ, Lebanese Chinese chess player 5. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: A Xiangqi (Chinese chess) competition was held in Beirut on Saturday, attracting around 70 Lebanese and Chinese players to compete. The event was co-organized by the Confucius Institute at Saint Joseph University (USJ) and Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAWDE, Head of Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee "This competition aims to promote the intellectual development of the youths and strengthen their self-confidence. Chinese chess can help strengthen self-confidence. Through this game, the youths will have a better understanding of the Chinese culture. We are the only committee of C

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold Medalist Zheng Weitong (C) of China, Silver Medalist Zhao Xinxin (L) of China and Bronze Medalist Lai Ly Huynh of Vietnam attend the awarding ceremony for Men's Individual of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold Medalist Zuo Wenjing of China attends the awarding ceremony for Women's Individual of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Weitong (R) of China competes against Zhao Xinxin of China during the Men's Individual Final match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Weitong (R) of China competes against Zhao Xinxin of China during the Men's Individual Final match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold Medalist Zuo Wenjing (C) of China, Silver Medalist Wang Linna (L) of China and Bronze Medalist Ngo Lan Huong of Singapore attend the awarding ceremony for Women's Individual of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna of China competes against Zuo Wenjing of China during the Women's Individual Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zuo Wenjing of China competes against Wang Linna (not in the picture) of China during the Women's Individual Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna (R) of China shakes hands with Zuo Wenjing of China before the Women's Individual Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna (R) of China competes against Zuo Wenjing of China during the Women's Individual Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zuo Wenjing of China competes against Wang Linna of China during the Women's Individual Round 4 of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin of China competes against Zheng Weitong of China during the Men's Individual Round 4 of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna (L) of China competes against Zuo Wenjing of China during the Women's Individual Round 4 of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin (L) of China competes against Zheng Weitong of China during the Men's Individual Round 4 of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231003) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna (R) of China competes against Li Kevin of China's Macao during the Women's Individual Round 1 of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231003) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin (R) of China competes against Ge Jen-yi of Chinese Taipei during the Men's Individual Round 1 of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231003) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zuo Wenjing (L) of China competes against Peng Jou-An of Chinese Taipei during the Women's Individual Round 1 of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI(CN)

(231003) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Weitong of China competes during the Men's Individual Round 1 of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Team China pose for photo after winning the Mixed Team Round 5 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists of China (C), Silver medalists of Vietnam(L) and Bronze medalists of China's Hong Kong attend the awarding ceremony for the Mixed Team Round 5 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fung Tony Ga Zen (R) of China's Hong Kong competes against Ge Jen-Yi of Chinese Taipei during the Mixed Team Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin (L) of China competes against Lai Ly Huynh of Vietnam during the Mixed Team Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang (L) of China shakes hands with Nguyen Thanh Bao of Vietnam at the beginning of the Mixed Team Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fung Tony Ga Zen (R) of China's Hong Kong competes against Ge Jen-Yi of Chinese Taipei during the Mixed Team Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wong Hok Him (L) of China's Hong Kong competes against Chao Yi-Fan of Chinese Taipei during the Mixed Team Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lan Ka Yan (L) of China's Hong Kong competes against Peng Jou-An of Chinese Taipei during the Mixed Team Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin (R) of China competes against Lai Ly Huynh of Vietnam during the Mixed Team Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna (R) of China competes against Nguyen Hoang Yen of Vietnam during the Mixed Team Final of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zuo Wenjing (R) of China competes against Ngo Lan Huong of Singapore during the Mixed Team Round 5 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin of China competes during the Mixed Team Round 5 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin (R) of China competes against Woo Alvin Tsung Han of Singapore during the Mixed Team Round 5 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Weitong (L) of China competes against Low Yi Hao of Singapore during the Mixed Team Round 5 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Weitong (L) of China competes against Low Yi Hao of Singapore during the Mixed Team Round 5 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin (R) of China competes against Woo Alvin Tsung Han of Singapore during the Mixed Team Round 5 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin of China competes during the Mixed Team Round 4 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang (R) of China competes with Chao Yi-Fan of Chinese Taipei during the Mixed Team Round 4 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna (R) of China competes with Peng Jou-An of Chinese Taipei during the Mixed Team Round 4 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna of China competes during the Mixed Team Round 4 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-XIANGQI (CN)

(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lam Ka Yan (L) of China's Hong Kong competes against Jee Xin Ru of Malaysia during the Mixed Team Round 2 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wong Hok Him (L) of China's Hong Kong competes against Sim Yip How of Malaysia during the Mixed Team Round 2 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fung Tony Ga Zen (R) of China's Hong Kong competes against Tan Yu Huat of Malaysia during the Mixed Team Round 2 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Xinxin (R) of China shakes hands with Lai Ly Huynh of Vietnam before the Mixed Team Round 2 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Linna of China competes during the Mixed Team Round 2 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(230929) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang (L) of China competes against Nghyen Minh Nhat Quang of Vietnam during the Mixed Team Round 2 match of Xiangqi at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)