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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HUZHOU-XIAOXIJIE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL BLOCK (CN)

(240426) -- HUZHOU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Musician Li Xiaoqiang (L) rehearses with his friends in his studio at Xiaoxijie historical and cultural block in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 21, 2024. The Xiaoxijie historical and cultural block, situated in the city center of Huzhou, boasts a rich history spanning over a millennium. Since 2013, the city of Huzhou has launched a protection and transformation project of the historical and cultural block, emphasizing the restoration of the unique features of Xiaoxijie and introducing modern industries on this basis. Today, cultural facilities such as art galleries and museums are opened in Xiaoxijie. Young entrepreneurs with dreams settled here to build cafes, pottery shops, custom jewelry shops, music studios, etc. The integration of traditional and modern elements has injected new vitality into the block. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HUZHOU-XIAOXIJIE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL BLOCK (CN)

(240426) -- HUZHOU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Musician Li Xiaoqiang works in his studio at Xiaoxijie historical and cultural block in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 21, 2024. The Xiaoxijie historical and cultural block, situated in the city center of Huzhou, boasts a rich history spanning over a millennium. Since 2013, the city of Huzhou has launched a protection and transformation project of the historical and cultural block, emphasizing the restoration of the unique features of Xiaoxijie and introducing modern industries on this basis. Today, cultural facilities such as art galleries and museums are opened in Xiaoxijie. Young entrepreneurs with dreams settled here to build cafes, pottery shops, custom jewelry shops, music studios, etc. The integration of traditional and modern elements has injected new vitality into the block. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240128) -- BEIJING, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. (Xinhua/Li An)

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang (L) checks a piece of raw jade with his apprentice at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvi

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang checks a piece of raw jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu ha

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang (L) instructs an apprentice at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu h

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang checks a piece of raw jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu ha

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang reads at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has trained over 100 ja

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows jade carving artworks displayed at the exhibition room of Liu Xiaoqiang's studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the pote

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang carves a piece of jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has tr

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang carves a piece of jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has tr

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-CONGJIANG-GUNNER TRIBE-TOURISM (CN)

(240109) -- CONGJIANG, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy of Miao ethnic group with peculiar local hairstyle plays at Biasha Village in Congjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 14, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Tourism fires up revitalization of China's 'gunner tribe'" (Xinhua/Cui Xiaoqiang)

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Uygur woman forges friendship, sees growing business in jade town in China's Henan

STORY: Uygur woman forges friendship, prospers in business in jade town in China's Henan DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:06 LOCATION: NANYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shifosi 2. SOUNDIBTE 1 (Chinese): AZATIGULI, Jade shop owner 3. SOUNDIBTE 2 (Chinese) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU XIAOQIANG, Master of Arts and Crafts in Henan Province STORYLINE: Shifosi, a town in China's Henan Province traditionally known for its jade business, is gaining a new reputation in the region for ethnic unity. In recent years, more than 1,000 ethnic Uygurs have settled here and made a living with the jade business. Azatiguli from Xinjiang has lived in Shifosi for over a decade and regarded this town as their second home long ago. She has found her love here, and worked her way up from being a laundry worker to becoming the owner of a jade shop. SOUNDIBTE 1 (Chinese): AZATIGULI, Jade shop owner "Today is the first day of opening, and there are many discounts. We are old friends, and you are my VI

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China, Indonesia eye stronger ties via "Two Countries, Twin Parks"

STORY: China, Indonesia eye stronger ties via "Two Countries, Twin Parks" DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pemalang district 2. various of the prawn farm 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa): JONI SETYAWAN, Seasoned Indonesian prawn farmer 4. various of the production line of Fujian MiaoTianHui Food Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN QING'AN, Legal representative of Indonesian subsidiary of Fujian MiaoTianHui Food Co., Ltd. 6. various of Fuqing Zhaohua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE XIAOQIANG, Deputy general manager, Fuqing Zhaohua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd. 8. various of the project between China and Indonesia STORYLINE: In the Pemalang district of Indonesia's Central Java province, a prawn farm, covering about 70,000 square meters, was built by a Chinese company in 2021. Once the prawn larvae here are four months old, they will undergo processing and be shipped to Fuzhou, capital city of east China's Fujian Province, abou

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(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230726) -- CHENGDU, July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Qin Xiaoqiang runs with the torch during the torch relay of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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(SP)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY(CN)

(230726) -- CHENGDU, July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Qin Xiaoqiang (R) and Yang Qichang pose during the torch relay of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-TRADITIONAL EMBROIDERY (CN)

(230411) -- GUIYANG, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pan Yuzhen, a 77-year-old embroiderer, shows her hand-made Miao costume in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Traditional embroidery promotes 'China chic' in global fashion" (Xinhua/Cui Xiaoqiang)

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Chinese experts help boost agricultural transformation in Uganda

STORY: Chinese experts help boost agricultural transformation in Uganda DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of agricultural production in Uganda 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOQIANG, Head of the Chinese agriculture team for the 3rd phase cooperation 3. various of fish breeding 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER MUYIMBO, Coordinator of the 3rd phase cooperation on the Ugandan side 5. various of rice field 6. shot of a farmer in Uganda STORYLINE: Chinese experts have been working in Uganda, sharing experiences with local farmers on how to boost production and promote agricultural transformation. The cooperation, under the FAO-China South-South Program, is in its third phase in the east African country. According to Zhang Xiaoqiang, head of the Chinese expert team, the third phase of the program aims to guide local farmers to look at agriculture in a commercial way. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOQIANG, Head of the Chinese expert team for th

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UGANDA-WAKISO-CHINA-AGRICULTURE

(230102) -- WAKISO, Jan. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese agriculture expert Chen Taihua (L) talks to Zhang Xiaoqiang, head of the Chinese agriculture team for the third phase under the framework of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-China South-South Program, at the Aquaculture Research and Development Centre in Kajjansi, Wakiso District, Uganda, Dec. 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: China moves to fast-track agriculture production in Uganda" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DANDONG-SNOW SCENERY (CN)

(221011) -- DANDONG, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy the view of Tianqiaogou forest park after snow in Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Oct. 10, 2022. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoqiang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DANDONG-SNOW SCENERY (CN)

(221011) -- DANDONG, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows a view of Tianqiaogou forest park after snow in Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoqiang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DANDONG-SNOW SCENERY (CN)

(221011) -- DANDONG, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows a view of Tianqiaogou forest park after snow in Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoqiang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DANDONG-SNOW SCENERY (CN)

(221011) -- DANDONG, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows a view of Tianqiaogou forest park after snow in Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning Province. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoqiang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-WHEAT-HARVEST (CN)

(220523) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Technician Hu Xiaoqiang operates a harvester in the wheat field in Huyang Town of Tanghe County, Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, May 22, 2022. Farmers in south Henan are now preoccupied with agricultural businesses as summer harvest hits full swing. (Xinhua/Zhang Haoran)