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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolin is pictured at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoying, a prof

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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolin is pictured at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoying, a prof

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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

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Robot Chemist - China

Robot Xiaolai performs an experiment at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitute of human labor to a "research partner." According to Zhu Zhuoy

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Robot Chemist - China

Professor Zhu Zhuoying (R) and doctoral student Guo Lulu have a discussion in front of Robot Xiaolin at the state key laboratory of precision and intelligent chemistry of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, November 24, 2025. Traditional chemical research has long relied on continuous trial and error by scientists. With the development of artificial intelligence and robotic automation technologies, it has become possible to design experiments and issue instructions through intelligent platforms, using robots to replace human labor in experiential operations, which enhances experimental efficiency and precision. In 2021, after eight years of dedicated effort by a research team from USTC, Xiaolai, the first-generation "robot chemist," was successfully developed. After several years of iterations, the second-generation dual-armed humanoid robot Xiaolin has been put into operation, capable of performing more complex tasks. It has evolved from a substitut

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World Games 2025 Closing Ceremony in Chengdu - China

Shi Xiaolin, president of the organising committee of The World Games 2025 Chengdu, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Zhang Liyun /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Games 2025 Closing Ceremony in Chengdu - Chin

Shi Xiaolin, president of the organising committee of The World Games 2025 Chengdu, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 17, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection

STORY: China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARAZ BAGRILI, Head of the International Organization Cooperation Department, Ministry for Culture of Azerbaijan 4. various of the event STORYLINE: The 2nd Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, from Wednesday to Thursday, attracting around 150 attendees from 23 countries and 2 international organizations. The alliance has been running for a year. Attendees from China and other countries to the meeting have spoken highly of China's efforts and shared their views on the future of cultural heritage protection in Asia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum "I have a deep feeling about this meeting.

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Mountainous town in China's Xinjiang ensures safe travel of students

STORY: Mountainous town in China's Xinjiang ensures safe travel of students SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: YECHENG, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students being transported to school by a convoy of vehicles 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ALIMU MAMAT, Student from Yecheng County No. 15 High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ALIMU MAMAT, Student from Yecheng County No. 15 High School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LYU YONGGANG, Official from Education Bureau of Yecheng County 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG XIAOLIN, Traffic police officer in Yecheng County 6. various of students entering the school STORYLINE: Nestled in the Kunlun Mountains in China's Xinjiang, Xihxu Township is enveloped by majestic peaks and challenging roads. For years, a dedicated convoy of vehicles has been ensuring the safe passage of students here between school and home. The convoy was carrying students free-of-charge to their boarding school in Yecheng County ahead of the sp

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Ice, snow business heats winter economy in northeast China's Jilin

STORY: Ice, snow business heats winter economy in northeast China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jilin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TANG XIAOLIN, Owner of a hot spring resort, Jilin Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG WENYU, Deputy general manager of a local tourist resort, Jilin Province STORYLINE: With abundant ice-and-snow resources, Jilin Province in northeast China has developed related tourist projects to attract more tourists to boost local economy. Besides enjoying the amazing snow-covered scenery, tourists can ski, visit snow theme parks, savor local cuisines and enjoy the warmth of hot springs, etc. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TANG XIAOLIN, Owner of a hot spring resort, Jilin Province "After a day of skiing, skiing enthusiasts might feel tired. Soaking in the hot spring can help them relieve fatigue and promote blood circulation. Recently, our visitors mainly come from Jiangsu, Zhejia

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Chengdu Universiade welcomes 1st batch of athletes

STORY: Chengdu Universiade welcomes 1st batch of athletes DATELINE: July 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of athletes going through customs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUKASZ SIEVERT, Brazilian athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ISABELLE VAREJEAN, Brazilian athlete 4. various of athletes 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI XIAOLIN, Official of Shuangliu Airport Customs under Chengdu Customs STORYLINE: More than 40 athletes from the United States, Brazil, Argentina, France and other countries arrived at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport on Friday for the 31st FISU World University Games. Accompanied by more than 20 delegation officials, they are the first batch of athletes to pass through the official entry and exit ports for the Chengdu Universiade. They will compete in basketball, table tennis, taekwondo and other events. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUKASZ SIEVERT, Brazilian athlete "Just to have fun, you know, try to win the championship, by enjoying the most

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Smart farming brings vitality to agriculture in China's Henan

STORY: Smart farming brings vitality to agriculture in China's Henan DATELINE: March 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farmland 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG YINGFAN, Agricultural technician 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG ZHONGQI, Agricultural technician 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TAI XIAOLIN, Agricultural technician 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG YINGFAN, Agricultural technician 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): WANG ZHONGQI, Agricultural technician 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): TAI XIAOLIN, Agricultural technician STORYLINE: In Xiping County of central China's Henan Province, a high-standard farmland demonstration area was put into operation last October to apply the latest big data and smart technologies to agriculture. A group of young agricultural technicians has been invited to join the project. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG YINGFAN, Agricultural technician "My name is Wang Yingfan. I was born in 2000. I majored in agricultural resources and en

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin chooses mud to make Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 14, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the colors

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Lin Tao (L) and his father Lin Yongmao making a Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Nov. 14, 2015 (upper) and Lin Tao (L) communicating with his son Lin Xiaolin on the craft of making Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village, Feb. 14, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Yang Chenguang). Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin communicates with his father Lin Tao (R) on the mud choosing for making Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 14, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling t

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin carves on a Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 14, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the colors of Cheng

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin presents Chengni inkstones via live streaming in a studio in Xinjiang County of Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 15, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the colors

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Tao (L), a representative inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone at the provincial level, guides his son Lin Xiaolin on the details of carving on Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 14, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin checks the quality of a Chengni inkstone at a studio in Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 15, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the colors of C

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 15, 2023 shows Chengni inkstones displayed at a Chengni inkstone cultural park in Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he i

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin displays a Chengni inkstone designed by him in a studio in Xinjiang County of Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 15, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the colors o

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin (L) communicates with a colleague in a studio in Xinjiang County of Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 15, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the colors of Chengni

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin carves on a Chengni inkstone in a studio in Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 15, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the colors of Chengni inkst

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin (R) filters the mud to make Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 14, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lin Xiaolin talks with his father Lin Tao (front, R) in Guangcun Village of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 14, 2023. Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well since his childhood. In 2019, he innovated the production of Chengni inkstone with his knowledge on ceramics after returning from studying abroad. By controlling the temperature of the kiln, he increased the col

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Japanese lawmakers in China

BEIJING, China - Masahiko Komura (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with Li Xiaolin, the head of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, ahead of talks in Beijing on May 5, 2014. (Pool photo)

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Japanese lawmakers in China

BEIJING, China - Masahiko Komura (far R), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Li Xiaolin (2nd from L), the head of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, in Beijing on May 5, 2014. (Pool photo)

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Chinese unofficial envoy in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Li Xiaolin (R), the head of a key Chinese organization involved in people-to-people diplomacy with foreign countries, attends an exhibition in Tokyo of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy masters on April 2, 2013, together with former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) and his wife Miyuki (2nd from L). Li was in Japan in her capacity as president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

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Chinese unofficial envoy in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Li Xiaolin (2nd from L), the head of a key Chinese organization involved in people-to-people diplomacy with foreign countries, attends the opening of an exhibition in Tokyo of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy masters on April 2, 2013, together with former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (2nd from R). Li was in Japan in her capacity as president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

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China friendship ass'n chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Li Xiaolin, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, gives a press conference in Tokyo on April 18, 2012. Li aired concerns over Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara's policy of buying the disputed Senkaku Islands from their owner, saying a bilateral territorial row only damages public sentiment in the two countries.

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Rare fossilized dinosaur footprints found in E China

STORY: Rare fossilized dinosaur footprints found in E China DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site where the fossils were discovered 2. shot of researchers 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOLIN, Researcher at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences 4. various of dinosaur footprints 5. various of researchers 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG BAOPENG, Associate researcher of Beijing Museum of Natural History 7. various of researchers 8. various of the site where the fossils were discovered STORYLINE: About 15 square meters of well-preserved dinosaur footprints with both positive and negative fossil slabs have been unearthed in Shanghang County, Longyan City of east China's Fujian Province. Experts say the discovery of such a large area of well-preserved dinosaur imprints is rare across the globe. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOLIN, Researcher at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleont

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Arxan woodland embraces new amid ecological efforts

STORY: Arxan woodland embraces new amid ecological efforts DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: INNER MONGOLIA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Arxan woodland 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHENG XIAOLIN, Party chief of Deer Village, Arxan, Inner Mongolia STORYLINE: The city of Arxan in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is located in the southwest of the Dahinggan Mountains. The lumber industry used to be one of the pillar industries here, but after a logging ban was imposed in 2012, local residents turned to eco-tourism to boost incomes. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHENG XIAOLIN, Party chief of Deer Village, Arxan, Inner Mongolia "Loggers didn't know what to do after a logging ban brought the logging industry to an end. They had no other skills. Logging was their only skill to make a living. So with the support from the local forestry department and government, we started the sika deer-raising business, which later boosted local tourism and benefited villagers. Now our e

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COSTA RICA-ALAJUELA-POAS VOLCANO

(220825) -- ALAJUELA, Aug. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 24, 2022 shows the Poas Volcano in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. (Xinhua/Fan Xiaolin)

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COSTA RICA-ALAJUELA-POAS VOLCANO

(220825) -- ALAJUELA, Aug. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 24, 2022 shows the Botos Lake in the Poas Volcano National Park in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. (Xinhua/Fan Xiaolin)

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COSTA RICA-ALAJUELA-POAS VOLCANO

(220825) -- ALAJUELA, Aug. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the Poas Volcano National Park in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, Aug. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Fan Xiaolin)

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SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-HAJJ SEASON-TRANSPORT

(220713) -- MECCA, July 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 12, 2022 shows the Mecca light rail operated in the Hajj season in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the current Hajj season is successful and safe. The Saudi General Authority for Statistics announced on Friday that the total number of pilgrims in the current Hajj season reached 899,353, including 779,919 foreign pilgrims and 119,434 domestic pilgrims. (Photo by Han Xiaolin/CRCC/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-HAJJ SEASON-TRANSPORT

(220713) -- MECCA, July 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 12, 2022 shows the Mecca light rail operated in the Hajj season in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the current Hajj season is successful and safe. The Saudi General Authority for Statistics announced on Friday that the total number of pilgrims in the current Hajj season reached 899,353, including 779,919 foreign pilgrims and 119,434 domestic pilgrims. (Photo by Han Xiaolin/CRCC/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-HAJJ SEASON-TRANSPORT

(220713) -- MECCA, July 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Pilgrims give thumbs up to the fast and convenient services of the Meacca light rail trains in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, July 9, 2022. Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the current Hajj season is successful and safe. The Saudi General Authority for Statistics announced on Friday that the total number of pilgrims in the current Hajj season reached 899,353, including 779,919 foreign pilgrims and 119,434 domestic pilgrims. (Photo by Han Xiaolin/CRCC/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-MECCA-PILGRIM TRANSPORT

(220709) -- MECCA, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 8, 2022 shows the pilgrims from all over the world waiting on the platform to board the light rail trains in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Han Xiaolin/CRCC handout via Xinhua)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-TCM TEAM-AID (CN)

(220408) -- HONG KONG, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tong Xiaolin (3rd L), leader of a traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) experts team from the Chinese mainland and an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with other TCM experts, visits the Hong Kong Baptist University's Chinese Medicine Telemedicine Center Against COVID-19 in Hong Kong, south China, April 3, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: Mainland, Hong Kong agree to implement 'three easy' principles in fighting COVID-19, says mainland medical expert" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-CARRIE LAM-MAINLAND TCM EXPERTS-MEETING (CN)

(220408) -- HONG KONG, April 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam (4th R) meets with members of a mainland team of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) experts on the fight against COVID-19 led by Tong Xiaolin (4th L), an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in Hong Kong, south China, April 7, 2022. TO GO WITH "HKSAR chief executive meets mainland TCM experts supporting epidemic fight" (Information Services Department of the Government of the HKSAR/Handout via Xinhua)

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Chinese mainland sends TCM experts to HK to help fight COVID-19

STORY: Chinese mainland sends TCM experts to HK to help fight COVID-19 DATELINE: March 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:48 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traditional Chinese medicine experts 2. various of COVID-19 prevention in Hong Kong STORYLINE: The Chinese mainland on Tuesday sent a team of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) experts to Hong Kong to support its fight against the fifth wave of the pandemic. The seven-member team is led by Tong Xiaolin, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. All the medical professionals have rich experiences in anti-epidemic work. At a press conference held last week, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said the HKSAR government had requested the central authorities to send another team of traditional Chinese medicine experts to Hong Kong. She said the mainland's experience in using the traditional Chinese medicine to treat COVID-19 patients is applicable to Hong Kong, and she belie

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(TWO SESSIONS) CHINA-BEIJING-CPPCC-MEMBERS-INTERVIEW (CN)

(220310) -- BEIJING, March 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ma Xiaolin, a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), attends an interview via video link ahead of the closing meeting of the fifth session of the 13th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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LDP's Nikai, CPAFFC president Li eye boosting cultural ties

Toshihiro Nikai (R), chairman of the General Council of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Li Xiaolin, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, raise their glasses in Beijing on Oct. 31, 2015. They agreed in their talks to promote bilateral cultural exchanges. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Li Xiaolin, president of China's friendship association

Photo shows Li Xiaolin, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and daughter of former Chinese President Li Xiannian. She was at a meeting held by former Japanese home affairs minister Takeshi Noda and Yu Zhengsheng, the fourth-highest ranking member of the Communist Party of China, in June 2015 in Beijing and separately held talks with Noda during his visit to China. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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China friendship ass'n chief in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Li Xiaolin, president of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, gives a press conference in Tokyo on April 18, 2012. Li aired concerns over Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara's policy of buying the disputed Senkaku Islands from their owner, saying a bilateral territorial row only damages public sentiment in the two countries. (Kyodo)