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Australia: Three Missing in Victoria as Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Fire Conditions

Three people, including a child, have been reported missing after a home burned down in Longwood on Friday, January 9, as catastrophic bushfires sweep through Victoria and South Australia. Authorities remain on high alert with dozens of towns under threat and multiple properties already destroyed by the out-of-control blazes.

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers attend a Shehuo parade in Sanliying Village in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 9, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation in recent yea

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240625) -- BEIJING, June 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Tiecheng draws a pattern for jade carving at his studio in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2024. China's Jade carving art, which can date back to the Neolithic Age, reached its peak time in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). The art was inscribed into the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Selecting materials, designing and carving are the three major steps involved in jade carving. The craftsmen should have mastery in painting, carving and literature in order to complete an artwork, which is designed and carved according to the material itself and the aspiration of the artist. Most of the jade carving artworks convey auspicious meanings. Zhang Tiecheng, a master of the jade carving art born in Beijing in 1967, has devoted his love to traditional Chinese paintings since childhood. In 1987, he was enrolled in the Beijing Jade Articles Factory and became an apprentice of master Wang Yaotang. In his over 30 yea

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Former Thai PM Thaksin granted bail after indictment in royal insult case

STORY: Former Thai PM Thaksin granted bail after indictment in royal insult case SHOOTING TIME: June 18/Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing of the Thai attorney-general's office 2. various of a car carrying Thaksin leaving a police hospital on Feb. 18, 2024 STORYLINE: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted bail on Tuesday, the country's criminal court said, following a formal indictment on his charge of royal insult. Thaksin has been released during trial on bail of 500,000 baht (about 13,600 U.S. dollars) under the condition that he is prohibited from leaving the kingdom unless permitted, a court statement said. According to the Thai Attorney-General, Thaksin is alleged to have defamed the monarchy during an interview with foreign media in 2015, which violated lese majeste and computer crime laws. The 74-year-old former prime minister returned to Thailand from self-exile last yea

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CHINA-SICHUAN-GARZE-CATERPILLAR FUNGUS-HARVEST SEASON (CN)

(240527) -- GARZE, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a temporary residence area built by the locals seeking for caterpillar fungus in Shade Town, Kangding City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. From early May to late June every year, caterpillar fungus enters its harvest season in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Found only at high altitudes, caterpillar fungus, known in China as "winter-worm summer-grass," is said to be effective in boosting the immune system. During the harvest season, the locals will start heading for alpine ground over 4,000 meters above sea level to collect the fungus. The caterpillar fungus harvest time can last over 40 days. For the locals, collecting this precious fungus offers them seasonal jobs and helps increase their income. In recent years, the average household income could be increased by 20,000 to 60,000 yuan (about 2,760 to 8,282 U.S. dollars) per yea

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Lebanese official calls for protecting civilians during conflicts

STORY: Lebanese official calls for protecting civilians during conflicts SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of ambulances carrying corpses of victims of the Israeli air raid on the border village of Mays al-Jabal 2. shots of villagers participating in the funerals of the Israeli air raid victims 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MELHEM KHALAF, Member of Lebanese parliament 4. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on the outskirts of the border town of Alma el Shaab STORYLINE: During the funerals held on Monday for the victims of an Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese village of Mays al-Jabal, member of the parliament Melhem Khalaf called for restoring the principles of human rights and for protecting civilians during conflicts. Four people were killed and three others injured on Sunday in the Israeli airstrike, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. Mays al-Jabal has been a regular target of the Israeli army since last yea

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Paulo Futre. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Sérgio Conceição. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pepe; Vitor hugo. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pepoe. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Paulo Futre; Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Paulo Futre; Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Paulo Futre; Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. António Coutinho, president of the Casa do FC Porto de Espinho. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Marcano; Diogo Costa; Pepe. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Marcano; Diogo Costa; Hood. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Evanilson; Marcano; Diogo Costa; Hood. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. António Coutinho, president of the Casa do FC Porto de Espinho. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. António Coutinho, president of the Casa do FC Porto de Espinho. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Sérgio Conceição. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. António Coutinho, president of the Casa do FC Porto de Espinho. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Dinner celebrating 42 years of Pinto da Costa's presidency

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Vitor hugo. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Fernando Gomes. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. António Coutinho, president of the Casa do FC Porto de Espinho; Vitor hugo. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Dinner celebrating 42 years of Pinto da Costa's presidency

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Sérgio Conceição. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Sérgio Conceição; Pepe. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Marco Martins; Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. António Coutinho, president of the Casa do FC Porto de Espinho. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Pinto da Costa'sd anniversaersary dinner at Casino de Espinho

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. João Pinto; Rui Barros; Hood; António Folha. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Dinner celebrating 42 years of Pinto da Costa's presidency

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Dinner celebrating 42 years of Pinto da Costa's presidency

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pinto da Costa. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Dinner celebrating 42 years of Pinto da Costa's presidency

Espinho, 04/23/2024 - FC Porto: Anniversary dinner for Pinto da Costa's 42nd yea oin office as head of FC Porto, at the Casino de Espinho. Pinto da Costa; António Coutinho, president of the Casa do FC Porto de Espinho. (José Carmo / Global Imagens)

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Lukashenko elected as chair of All-Belarusian People's Assembly

STORY: Lukashenko elected as chair of All-Belarusian People's Assembly SHOOTING TIME: March April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: Minsk CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lukashenko delivering speech 2. various of people voting STORYLINE: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was elected as the chair of the All-Belarusian People's Assembly on Wednesday, according to local media reports. The All Belarusian People's Assembly is a general meeting of the Belarusian government with industry leaders and other top officials from every sector of the government. It has previously been held six times from 1996 to 2021. The assembly this year is convened in a newly empowered role, as established by amendments to the Belarusian constitution. It is now recognized as the premier representative body of democracy in Belarus, the BelTA news agency said. Under the new status, the All-Belarusian People's Assembly will convene at least once a year and its members will serve five-yea

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Brazilian buyer sees great business opportunities at Canton Fair

STORY: Brazilian buyer sees great business opportunities at Canton Fair SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ELLEN, Brazilian buyer STORYLINE: Amazed by the tremendous opportunities at China's Canton Fair, Brazilian buyer Ellen has decided to launch her own clothing business in Guangzhou, with a focus on evening dresses. SOUNDBITE (English): ELLEN, Brazilian buyer "Guangzhou is a very dynamic city where the experience is different every time you visit. My name is Ellen and I am half Brazilian. I have studied and worked in Canada, the UK, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. After (having) been to so many places, I have decided to start my own business trading here in Guangzhou in the field of clothing, specifically on evening dresses, because they have a better cost and a variety of dresses that are of higher quality. My first time in Guangzhou was when I came for the Canton Fair last yea

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Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin released on parole

STORY: Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin released on parole SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024/file DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a car carrying Thaksin leaving a police hospital 2. various of the police hospital 3. Thaksin returning to Thailand in August 2023 STORYLINE: Thailand's convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday, six months after his return to the country from self-exile. Xinhua reporters observed that a car carrying Thaksin left a police hospital in Bangkok at 6:06 a.m. local time (2306 GMT) on Sunday, where he received medical treatment and served six months of his one-year prison sentence. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin previously said that the release on parole of Thaksin was in line with the law. According to the country's Justice Ministry, the 74-year-old former prime minister is among the 930 inmates approved for parole this month. He is eligible for parole as he is over 70 yea

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Dutch shoppers turn frugal amid economic downturn

STORY: Dutch shoppers turn frugal amid economic downturn SHOOTING TIME: December 21, 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Christmas market in the Hague, the Netherlands. 2. various of street scenes with Christmas decorations in Amsterdam STORYLINE: With Storm Pia wreaking havoc throughout the Netherlands, the harsh weather conditions have dealt yet another blow to the already sluggish pre-Christmas sales in Amsterdam, the Dutch capital. Long before the storm hit the Dutch shores, however, stubbornly high inflation had already cast a shadow over the festive season by prompting Dutch shoppers to watch their budgets more closely. According to a report by Dutch news website NU.nl, some festive products like Christmas wreaths and ragout cost 10 percent more now than a year ago. The latest figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) also confirm that Dutch shoppers are now buying less food and drinks than they did a yea

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CHINA-XINJIANG-YULI-COTTON FARMER (CN)

(231109) -- YULI, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 1, 2023 shows packed cotton at a processing plant in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Late autumn witnesses the harvest season of the vast cotton fields in Yuli County. Arkin Reyim, a cotton farmer, stood next to his cotton field, observing a cotton-picking machine humming. Xinjiang is well-suited for growing cotton thanks to its unique natural conditions. It has become a significant hub for producing commodity cotton in the country. In recent years, the local government has made efforts to promote intensive cotton farming and increase the adoption of cotton harvesting machines. As a result, the mechanization rate for cotton planting and harvesting in Xinjiang has reached 94 percent. This is the busiest time of the year for Arkin Reyim. A cotton-picking machine operates in over 300 mu (20 hectares) of cotton fields and automatically bundles cotton into rolls, each weighing about 2 tons. "Last yea

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CHINA-XINJIANG-YULI-COTTON FARMER (CN)

(231109) -- YULI, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 1, 2023 shows packed cotton at a processing plant in Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Late autumn witnesses the harvest season of the vast cotton fields in Yuli County. Arkin Reyim, a cotton farmer, stood next to his cotton field, observing a cotton-picking machine humming. Xinjiang is well-suited for growing cotton thanks to its unique natural conditions. It has become a significant hub for producing commodity cotton in the country. In recent years, the local government has made efforts to promote intensive cotton farming and increase the adoption of cotton harvesting machines. As a result, the mechanization rate for cotton planting and harvesting in Xinjiang has reached 94 percent. This is the busiest time of the year for Arkin Reyim. A cotton-picking machine operates in over 300 mu (20 hectares) of cotton fields and automatically bundles cotton into rolls, each weighing about 2 tons. "Last yea

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China, Cuba sign agreements to boost biotechnology cooperation

STORY: China, Cuba sign agreements to boost biotechnology cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: The 12th Meeting of the Cuba-China Joint Working Group of Biotech Cooperation closed Thursday in the Cuban capital, Havana, with the signing of agreements between the two countries. The agreements include creating joint ventures, developing medicines for cancer treatment, creating a biopharmaceutical industrial park and other topics of common interest. Wu Hao, China's secretary general of the National Development and Reform Commission, said that the two countries will also sign a memorandum of understanding as soon as possible to enhance biotechnology collaboration. "China and Cuba complement each other in establishing a satisfactory base with huge potential for development," he said, adding that the two sister nations will continue to consolidate work results in yea

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International Day for Biological Diversity

YANTAI, CHINA - MAY 22, 2023 - Golden snub-nosed monkeys are seen at a zoo in Yantai, East China's Shandong province, May 22, 2023. 22 May 2023 marks the 23rd International Day for Biological Diversity, with the theme "From Agreement to Collaboration: Restoring Biodiversity" this yea

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SAIC Motor holds groundbreaking ceremony for new energy park in Thailand

STORY: SAIC Motor holds groundbreaking ceremony for new energy park in Thailand DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: CHON BURI, Thailand CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MG's electric cars 2. various of the ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO FENG, President of SAIC Motor-CP, a joint venture between SAIC Motor Corp and Charoen Pokphand Group 4. various of MG's electric cars 5. various of street views in Thailand STORYLINE: Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor on Sunday expanded its current portfolio in Thailand by breaking ground on a new energy industrial park. The new energy park in Chon Buri province features a power battery plant, a production line for EV components, a container yard, and a logistics warehouse to enhance transportation efficiency. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO FENG, President of SAIC Motor-CP, a joint venture between SAIC Motor Corp and Charoen Pokphand Group "The SAIC brand MG has about 180,000 users in Thailand, and has built a good reputation. In the past few yea

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China files record number of European patent applications in 2022

STORY: China files record number of European patent applications in 2022 DATELINE: March 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of European Patent Office STORYLINE: Chinese companies and inventors filed a record high of 19,041 patent applications at the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2022. This is according to the Patent Index 2022 of the office Tuesday. This marks an increase of 15.1 percent year-on-year, the highest among the 20 major patent filing countries. The top five applicant countries are the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and France, with China and the United States being the main engines of growth in patent filings. In the company ranking, Huawei was still the largest patent applicant at the EPO in 2022, filing some 4,500 patents, up more than 27 percent year-on-year. An EPO spokesperson said patent filings from China, now accounting for nearly 10 percent of the total applications at the office, have more than doubled over the past five yea

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Thailand to hold general election on May 14

STORY: Thailand to hold general election on May 14 DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thailand Election Commission 2. file video of Thailand's 2019 general election STORYLINE: Thailand plans to hold a general election on May 14, the country's Election Commission announced on Tuesday, a day after the House of Representatives was dissolved. Political parties must submit their prime ministerial nominees between April 4 and April 7, Election Commission Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong told a news conference. In a statement, the Election Commission also announced the application schedule for 500 House of Representatives candidates. Under the two-ballot system, more than 52 million eligible voters will elect 500 members of the House of Representatives. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on Monday endorsed a decree to dissolve the House of Representatives which was formed after the 2019 general election, with a four-yea

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Ukrainian president visits Britain for defense cooperation

STORY: Ukrainian president visits Britain for defense cooperation DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Volodymyr Zelensky meeting UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street (press release by 10 Downing Street) 2. various of Zelensky in UK parliament (Parliament TV) STORYLINE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday to discuss defense cooperation. This was his second visit outside his country since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Zelensky addressed both houses of the UK Parliament after meeting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street. He then met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. In his speech in Parliament, Zelensky thanked the UK for its support and appealed for fighter jets. The UK government said in a statement on Wednesday that it had already trained 10,000 Ukrainian troops to "battle readiness" over the past six months and would "upskill" a further 20,000 this yea

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Madagascan expat marks Lunar New Year with Chinese husband

STORY: Madagascan expat marks Lunar New Year with Chinese husband DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xunkou Town 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): FETRA HARISOA 3. various of Xunkou Town 4. various of street view in China 5. various of celebration of the Chinese New Year 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU QIANG, Harisoa's husband STORYLINE: "I love Chinese New Year," said a Madagascan expat, who is celebrating the festival with her Chinese husband in east China's Jiangxi Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): FETRA HARISOA "Hello. My name is Harisoa. I come from Madagascar. I met my husband in Madagascar. We got married there. Then he took me back to China. China is a very nice country with very modern infrastructure and fast and convenient transportation. We have a son, a very handsome and smart boy, who likes to write and practice Chinese. Every New Year, we return to the village to celebrate the Spring Festival with our family. I love Chinese New Yea