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7th CIIE - Shanghai

Visitors experience a robotic surgical system during the 7th China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2024. The 7th CIIE was held here from Nov. 5 to 10. Many exhibitors offered various interactive activities for visitors to learn about their products and services. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

A visitor experiences gliding with a mixed reality (MR/ABACAPRESS.COM device during the 7th China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2024. The 7th CIIE was held here from Nov. 5 to 10. Many exhibitors offered various interactive activities for visitors to learn about their products and services. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

A robot solving a Rubik's Cube is pictured during the 7th China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2024. A range of precision instruments, products and processing equipment are on display at the ongoing 7th CIIE, attracting great attention from the visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-XINJIANG-HUOCHENG-LAVENDER-INDUSTRY (CN)

(240727) -- HUOCHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit a lavender field in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2024. Lavender was introduced in Huocheng County more than half century ago from France. Sharing many similarities with Provence in France as latitude, meteorological and soil conditions, Huocheng become the largest lavender production base in China and the third largest in the world, following Provence and Japan's Furano. In recent years, the county has given impetus to the lavender industry by integrating agriculture, industry and tourism, increasing the income of local people. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-HUOCHENG-LAVENDER-INDUSTRY (CN)

(240727) -- HUOCHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit a lavender field in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2024. Lavender was introduced in Huocheng County more than half century ago from France. Sharing many similarities with Provence in France as latitude, meteorological and soil conditions, Huocheng become the largest lavender production base in China and the third largest in the world, following Provence and Japan's Furano. In recent years, the county has given impetus to the lavender industry by integrating agriculture, industry and tourism, increasing the income of local people. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-HUOCHENG-LAVENDER-INDUSTRY (CN)

(240727) -- HUOCHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit a lavender museum in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2024. Lavender was introduced in Huocheng County more than half century ago from France. Sharing many similarities with Provence in France as latitude, meteorological and soil conditions, Huocheng become the largest lavender production base in China and the third largest in the world, following Provence and Japan's Furano. In recent years, the county has given impetus to the lavender industry by integrating agriculture, industry and tourism, increasing the income of local people. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-HUOCHENG-LAVENDER-INDUSTRY (CN)

(240727) -- HUOCHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit a lavender field in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2024. Lavender was introduced in Huocheng County more than half century ago from France. Sharing many similarities with Provence in France as latitude, meteorological and soil conditions, Huocheng become the largest lavender production base in China and the third largest in the world, following Provence and Japan's Furano. In recent years, the county has given impetus to the lavender industry by integrating agriculture, industry and tourism, increasing the income of local people. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-HUOCHENG-LAVENDER-INDUSTRY (CN)

(240727) -- HUOCHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo shows lavender blossoms at a lavender field in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2024. Lavender was introduced in Huocheng County more than half century ago from France. Sharing many similarities with Provence in France as latitude, meteorological and soil conditions, Huocheng become the largest lavender production base in China and the third largest in the world, following Provence and Japan's Furano. In recent years, the county has given impetus to the lavender industry by integrating agriculture, industry and tourism, increasing the income of local people. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-HUOCHENG-LAVENDER-INDUSTRY (CN)

(240727) -- HUOCHENG, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists select lavender products at a lavender farm in Huocheng County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2024. Lavender was introduced in Huocheng County more than half century ago from France. Sharing many similarities with Provence in France as latitude, meteorological and soil conditions, Huocheng become the largest lavender production base in China and the third largest in the world, following Provence and Japan's Furano. In recent years, the county has given impetus to the lavender industry by integrating agriculture, industry and tourism, increasing the income of local people. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-KANAS SCENIC AREA-POLICE STATION (CN)

(240724) -- BURQIN, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers of the Kanas border police station patrol on horseback in areas inaccessible by vehicles in the Kanas scenic area of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2024. The Kanas border police station is located in the Kanas scenic area of Altay. In recent years, the tourism industry in Altay has developed vigorously. According to police officers at the station, the Kanas scenic area receives a maximum of over 20,000 tourists per day. The station has joined forces with local people and staff of scenic spots to solve the problems of tourists, greatly improving the police efficiency. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-KANAS SCENIC AREA-POLICE STATION (CN)

(240724) -- BURQIN, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers of the Kanas border police station patrol on horseback in areas inaccessible by vehicles in the Kanas scenic area of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2024. The Kanas border police station is located in the Kanas scenic area of Altay. In recent years, the tourism industry in Altay has developed vigorously. According to police officers at the station, the Kanas scenic area receives a maximum of over 20,000 tourists per day. The station has joined forces with local people and staff of scenic spots to solve the problems of tourists, greatly improving the police efficiency. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-KANAS SCENIC AREA-POLICE STATION (CN)

(240724) -- BURQIN, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Police officers of the Kanas border police station mediate disputes among tourists in the Kanas scenic area of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2024. The Kanas border police station is located in the Kanas scenic area of Altay. In recent years, the tourism industry in Altay has developed vigorously. According to police officers at the station, the Kanas scenic area receives a maximum of over 20,000 tourists per day. The station has joined forces with local people and staff of scenic spots to solve the problems of tourists, greatly improving the police efficiency. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-KANAS SCENIC AREA-POLICE STATION (CN)

(240724) -- BURQIN, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A police officer shows the roster of the first generation of border police at the original barracks of the Kanas border police station in the Kanas scenic area of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2024. The Kanas border police station is located in the Kanas scenic area of Altay. In recent years, the tourism industry in Altay has developed vigorously. According to police officers at the station, the Kanas scenic area receives a maximum of over 20,000 tourists per day. The station has joined forces with local people and staff of scenic spots to solve the problems of tourists, greatly improving the police efficiency. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-KANAS SCENIC AREA-POLICE STATION (CN)

(240724) -- BURQIN, July 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A police officer of the Kanas border police station explains border laws and regulations to villagers at a village assembly in Burqin County of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2024. The Kanas border police station is located in the Kanas scenic area of Altay. In recent years, the tourism industry in Altay has developed vigorously. According to police officers at the station, the Kanas scenic area receives a maximum of over 20,000 tourists per day. The station has joined forces with local people and staff of scenic spots to solve the problems of tourists, greatly improving the police efficiency. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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Xinhua Headlines: The formulation of the CPC's landmark reform resolution

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors take photos of dancing robots during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240705) -- BEIJING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member demonstrates a gesture-controlled robot during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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2024 World AI Conference - Shanghai

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors enter the venue of the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Huang Xiaoyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2024 World AI Conference - Shanghai

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A robot folds a piece of clothing during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Huang Xiaoyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2024 World AI Conference - Shanghai

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor in exoskeleton gears lifts a 30-kilogram water bag with ease during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Huang Xiaoyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2024 World AI Conference - Shanghai

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member demonstrates a gesture-controlled robot during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Huang Xiaoyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2024 World AI Conference - Shanghai

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of a dexterous robotic hand during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Huang Xiaoyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-OPENING (CN)

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member demonstrates a gesture-controlled robot during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-OPENING (CN)

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A robot folds a piece of clothing during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-OPENING (CN)

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor takes photos of a dexterous robotic hand during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-OPENING (CN)

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors enter the venue of the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-OPENING (CN)

(240704) -- SHANGHAI, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor in exoskeleton gears lifts a 30-kilogram water bag with ease during the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai, east China, July 4, 2024. The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance opened here on Thursday. The World AI Conference focuses on the theme "Governing AI for Good and for All" this year, with aims to establish international cooperation and exchange platforms featuring openness, inclusiveness, and equal participation, advance global AI governance, and develop an open, fair and effective governance mechanism. The conference brings together government officials, and representatives of international organizations, industries, universities and research institutes, among others. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-VENUE (CN)

(240703) -- SHANGHAI, July 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members are pictured in front of Shanghai Expo Center, the venue of upcoming 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, in east China's Shanghai, July 3, 2024. The event will be held here on July 4. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-VENUE (CN)

(240703) -- SHANGHAI, July 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sanitary workers walk past an entrance to Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, the venue of upcoming 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, in east China's Shanghai, July 3, 2024. The event will be held here on July 4. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-VENUE (CN)

(240703) -- SHANGHAI, July 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members walk past an installation marking the upcoming 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in front of Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in east China's Shanghai, July 3, 2024. The event will be held here on July 4. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-WORLD AI CONFERENCE-VENUE (CN)

(240703) -- SHANGHAI, July 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People walk past a billboard for the 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance near Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, the venue of this upcoming event, in east China's Shanghai, July 3, 2024. The event will be held here on July 4. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Xiaoyong)

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BENIN-PARAKOU-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY-COTTON PRODUCTION

(240612) -- PARAKOU, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Shou Xiaoyong, the head of the Chinese expert team of the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin, explains cotton cultivation methods to local farmers in Belle Cite village, near the central city of Parakou, Benin, June 24, 2023. Parakou is a vital hub for cotton production in Donatien Benin, with cotton cultivation serving as the primary income source for locals like Ezin. Since 2013, the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin has been assisting local farmers to improve agricultural techniques. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese technology boosts cotton production in Benin" (Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BENIN-PARAKOU-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY-COTTON PRODUCTION

(240612) -- PARAKOU, June 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Shou Xiaoyong, the head of the Chinese expert team of the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Belle Cite village, near the central city of Parakou, Benin, May 25, 2024. Parakou is a vital hub for cotton production in Donatien Benin, with cotton cultivation serving as the primary income source for locals like Ezin. Since 2013, the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin has been assisting local farmers to improve agricultural techniques. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese technology boosts cotton production in Benin" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yahui)

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BENIN-PARAKOU-CHINESE TECHNOLOGY-COTTON PRODUCTION

(240612) -- PARAKOU, June 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shou Xiaoyong, the head of the Chinese expert team of the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Belle Cite village, near the central city of Parakou, Benin, May 25, 2024. Parakou is a vital hub for cotton production in Donatien Benin, with cotton cultivation serving as the primary income source for locals like Ezin. Since 2013, the Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin has been assisting local farmers to improve agricultural techniques. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese technology boosts cotton production in Benin" (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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First "Village Super League" final held in Benin

STORY: First "Village Super League" final held in Benin SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: PARAKOU, Benin CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final of the African "Village Super League" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YVES KOBA, Head of the Belle Cite Village in Parakou, Benin 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHOU XIAOYONG, Head of the 3rd Chinese Support Mission for Cotton Production in Benin STORYLINE: The final of the first edition of the African "Village Super League" was held in Parakou city of Benin on Saturday. The rural football event, which draws on the experience of the Village Super League from China's Guizhou, was initiated by a China-assisted cotton technology project team and local staff. They leveled a standard soccer field at the project base to satisfy local villagers' passion for soccer. Since the opening at the end of March, this soccer tournament, composed of 12 village teams, has been held on weekends. After fierce competition, the team of Barr

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CHINA-GANSU-WUWEI-DAIRY FARM-AI-POWERED DEVICES (CN)

(230508) -- WUWEI, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows cows on a rotary milking machine at a dairy farm in Wuwei, northwest China's Gansu Province. AI-powered devices have boosted efficiency of the farm, making animal monitoring and management more accurate. A monitoring necklace attached to each cow collects multiple data of the animal such as breath, rumination frequency, feeding situation and number of steps. These data are transmitted in real-time to veterinarians who can monitor the cows' milking and health conditions. Additionally, electronic ear tags provide a convenient method for identifying and managing individual cows, similar to giving each cow an ID. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

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Zimbabwean president commissions Chinese-funded power plant expansion project

STORY: Zimbabwean president commissions Chinese-funded power plant expansion project DATELINE: Aug. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: HWANGE, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project in Hwange 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, President of Zimbabwe 3. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua Reporter 4. various of Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project in Hwange 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SODA ZHEMU, Zimbabwe's Minister of Energy and Power Development 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (ENGLISH): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JI XIAOYONG, President of Sinohydro Corporation STORYLINE: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday commissioned the Chinese-funded Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project in Hwange, about 780 km from the capital Harare. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, President of Zimbabwe "We now are energy sufficient in this country, but of course as a result of the continue

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-TONGLIAO-SAND PREVENTION (CN)

(230803) -- TONGLIAO, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the sandy land before sand control in Bulteger Gacha, Horqin Left Wing Rear Banner of Tongliao City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in 2008 (above, file photo) and the meadow in front of Bai Shun's house in Bulteger Gacha, Horqin Left Wing Rear Banner of Tongliao City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Aug. 2, 2023 (below, photo taken by Xinhua photographer Huang Xiaoyong). Locating in the center of the Horqin Sandy Land, Bulteger Gacha, a small village in Horqin Left Wing Rear Banner of Tongliao City, used to suffer from desertification. Since 2002, Bai Shun, a local Mongolian farmer, has led his family take root in this village and devote themselves to the control of desertification. The survival rate of planted trees was low at the beginning due to lack of experience and fund. In order to improve the survival rate, Bai Shun sold his possessions to raise money and made every effort in raising saplings, pulli

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(SP)CHINA-HARBIN-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230615) -- HARBIN, June 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Jiang Tian (R) and Liu Xiaoyong attend the torch relay of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Summer World University Games at Harbin Institute of Technology in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, June 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Hui Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Hui Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Hui Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-GANSU-WUWEI-DAIRY FARM-AI-POWERED DEVICES (CN)

(230508) -- WUWEI, May 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows cows on a rotary milking machine at a dairy farm in Wuwei, northwest China's Gansu Province. AI-powered devices have boosted efficiency of the farm, making animal monitoring and management more accurate. A monitoring necklace attached to each cow collects multiple data of the animal such as breath, rumination frequency, feeding situation and number of steps. These data are transmitted in real-time to veterinarians who can monitor the cows' milking and health conditions. Additionally, electronic ear tags provide a convenient method for identifying and managing individual cows, similar to giving each cow an ID. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

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Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway sees rising passenger flow in ski season

STORY: Beijing-Zhangjiakou high-speed railway sees rising passenger flow in ski season DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of passengers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOYONG, Head of Qinghe Railway Station in Beijing 3. various of ski gear check-in counter 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG XIAOYONG, Head of Qinghe Station in Beijing 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MS. MENG, Tourist 6. various of travelers 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MS. CHEN, Tourist 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI QIXUAN, Head of Chongli Railway Station in Zhangjiakou STORYLINE: A high-speed railway linking the two co-hosts of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Beijing and Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province, has seen a rising number of passengers recently, as the country optimized its COVID-19 response. Many of the travelers are heading to ski resorts along the rail line, such as those in Yanqing District of Beijing and Chongli District of Zhangjiakou. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOYONG,

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First giant panda born in Singapore turns 7 months old

STORY: First giant panda born in Singapore turns 7 months old DATELINE: March 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:58 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of guests watching Le Le in the Giant Panda Forest River Wonders STORYLINE: Singapore's first giant panda baby, Le Le, is now nearly seven months old and met the public with his mother, Jia Jia, at the resting area of the Giant Panda Forest River Wonders on Thursday. Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Swee Keat, China's Ambassador to Singapore Hong Xiaoyong, Mandai Wildlife Group CEO Mike Barclay and Mandai Wildlife Group Deputy Chairman and Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Tan Chuan-Jin attended the event. Weighing in at 15.86 kg (as of March 8), Le Le is active and curious about his new environment. His mother, Jia Jia, always watches her baby exploring, ready to protect him. Visitors whipped out their mobile phones to capture the adorable look of the baby panda. Mike, CEO of Mandai W

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SINGAPORE-GIANT PANDA CUB-DEBUT

(211230) -- SINGAPORE, Dec. 30, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Singapore Hong Xiaoyong (L) and Singapore's Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin attend the Giant panda cub nursery unveiling ceremony at the River Wonders in Singapore, Dec. 30, 2021. The giant panda cub Le Le made its debut on Thursday here. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)