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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Tourists visit the ancient town of Xunxian in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Tourists visit the ancient town of Xunxian in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Actors perform a lion dance for tourists at the ancient town of Xunxian in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Tourists swarm the ancient city of Xunxian in Hebi city, Henan province, China, on the evening of Sept 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Stilt performers perform for tourists at the ancient town of Xunxian county in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Children pose for a photo with lion dancers at the ancient town of Xunxian in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Stilt performers perform for tourists at the ancient town of Xunxian county in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A stilt performer prepares to perform for tourists at the ancient town of Xunxian in Hebi city, Henan province, China, on the evening of Sept 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Tourists watch a lion dance performance at the ancient town of Xunxian in Hebi city, Henan province, China, on the evening of Sept 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Actors perform a lion dance for tourists at the ancient town of Xunxian in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - Stilt performers perform for tourists at the ancient town of Xunxian county in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept. 24, 2024.

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Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

Xunxian Ancient City Night Economic Consumption

HEBI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - A stall in the ancient town of Xunxian county prepares local snacks for tourists in Hebi city, Henan province, China, Sept 24, 2024 evening.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240226) -- BEIJING, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform lion dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Photo by Zhang Tingyuan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform a comedy show during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform lion dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Photo by Zhang Tingyuan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240224) -- JUNXIAN, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch lion dance in Xunxian County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 24, 2024. People across the country celebrate the Lantern Festival, which fell on Feb. 24 this year, amid a festive and bustling atmosphere. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

Grain Corn Flooded in Xinxiang, China

HEBI, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2023 - Autumn grain corn is flooded in Gongqu West flood detention area near Dongxuzhuang village, Xunxian county, Hebi City, Henan Province, China, Aug. 5, 2023.

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Science, technology support sowing in China's Henan

STORY: Science, technology support sowing in China's Henan DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of tractors 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG WENQUAN, Local agriculture official 3. various of sowing process STORYLINE: Farmers in central China's Henan Province have taken advantage of science and technology to improve sowing this summer. In Xunxian County of Henan, many sowing tractors have installed the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System's intelligent terminal so that the machine can work automatedly, efficiently and accurately. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONG WENQUAN, Local agriculture official "It saves labor, time, and effort with a quality sowing process." Dubbed the "granary in China's central plains," Henan holds significant agricultural importance in China, accounting for around a quarter of the country's total annual wheat output. The application of BeiDou intelligent terminals in harvesting and sowing machinery has reached an adv

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China's Henan sees spring farming going smart

STORY: China's Henan sees spring farming going smart DATELINE: March 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmlands in Henan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FENG SUQUAN, Deputy manager of a local agricultural company 3. various of technicians working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIN HAILIN, Local agricultural expert STORYLINE: Intelligent agriculture has helped Henan Province, a major grain-producing base in central China, better manage the farmlands with over 85 million mu (about 5.7 million hectares) of wheat during the spring farming season. In Xunxian County, Hebi City, sprinklers are working based on the information provided by an intelligent agriculture control center. Technicians have analyzed data through an Internet of Things (IoT) platform to better control fertilization, irrigation and pesticide use, which greatly reduces labor costs, saves water, and improves work efficiency. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FENG SUQUAN, Deputy manager of a local agri

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Carnival-like event Shehuo wows tourists in rural China

STORY: Carnival-like event Shehuo wows tourists in rural China DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:37 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shehuo 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZUO HONGMIN, Tourist STORYLINE: Xunxian County Central China's Henan Province The carnival-like event Shehuo was held Monday. Performers walked on stilts and presented lion and folk dances. Shehuo enjoys widespread popularity in many rural areas in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZUO HONGMIN, Tourist "I am very impressed by the Shehuo performance and there are so many tourists here. The performers are very energetic and perform well." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhengzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Experiencing time-honored Shehuo parade at temple fair in China's Henan

STORY: Experiencing time-honored Shehuo parade at temple fair in China's Henan DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a time-honored Shehuo performance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CUI FANGFANG, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YING, Tourist STORYLINE: A time-honored Shehuo performance has attracted many visitors at the ancient temple fair in Xunxian County, central China's Henan Province. Shehuo, a gala of folk performances including the lion and dragon dance, enjoys widespread popularity in rural areas across China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CUI FANGFANG, Tourist "I take my child here and feel very excited to see the Shehuo performance. I also feel the strong atmosphere of Chinese New Year here." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YING, Tourist "The temple fair has strong vibe of Chinese New Year. And the performance is quite good." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhengzhou, China. (XHTV)

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86-year-old agronomist spreads seeds of corn, hope in China

STORY: 86-year-old agronomist spreads seeds of corn, hope in China DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cheng Xiangwen working at corn fields 2. file of Cheng Xiangwen working in Hainan 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHENG XIANGWEN, Agronomist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG XIANGWEN, Agronomist 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHENG XIANGWEN, Agronomist STORYLINE: 86-year-old Cheng Xiangwen is an agronomist and spends most of his life studying and cultivating corn. Cheng is a native of central China's Henan Province, a massive corn production base. After graduating in 1963, Cheng became an agrotechnician in Henan's Xunxian County. In 1964, he came to Hainan, where it was warmer, and started corn breeding work there. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHENG XIANGWEN, Agronomist "The living conditions were difficult when we first came here, we lived in local farmers' homes. To reduce expenses, we bought a sewing machine to sew bags." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese

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How ancient Chinese store grains in large granaries over 1,400 years ago

STORY: How ancient Chinese store grains in large granaries over 1,400 years ago DATELINE: July 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: HENAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Liyang Granary 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DONG YUJIE, Guide of Liyang Granary site STORYLINE: How do ancient Chinese people store grains? Archaeological findings at this site in Xunxian County in Henan Province may offer a glimpse of the grain storage methods 1,400 years ago. Liyang Granary was built from the year 583 in China's Sui Dynasty. It was used as state granary for 600 years. Since 2011, 152 pits have been discovered in the area. The grain storage capacity was estimated at more than 15,000 tonnes, which can feed 80,000 people for a year. The site was added to the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2014. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DONG YUJIE, Guide of Liyang Granary site "The biggest granary relic discovered here is up to 13 meters in diameter and 8 meters in depth. It's shaped like a bowl. (In ancient times,) the w

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2021-CHINA NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2021-CHINA NEWS

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A girl has dinner at a temporary relocation site in a middle school in Xunxian County of Hebi City, central China's Henan Province, July 29, 2021. (Xinhua/Li An)

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