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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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"Laowai" in China | Belgian youth leads idyllic life in SW China

(240714) -- GUIYANG, July 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kevin Cillen Michael E. tends a newborn rabbit at his farm in Xiasi Village, Dushan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 13, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the mountains in Xiasi Village lies a unique ecological family farm. It is run by Kevin Cillen Michael E., a 28-year-old Belgian who has a passion for the land. Together with his parents and siblings, they have combined Western farming techniques with local countryside practices to cultivate an "ecological oasis" in the remote area. Surrounded by verdant hills and the melodious songs of birds, the family has dedicated themselves to the land, tirelessly pursuing their farming dream in China. Their journey began in 2000 when Kevin's mother, Hetty Cillen Bottheft, visited China as a volunteer for the first time. The enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Guizhou captivated her, compelling her to make this foreign country her home. Soon after, Kevin's father, Patrick

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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Zimbabwean farmers find fulfillment in rabbit breeding program

STORY: Zimbabwean farmers find fulfillment in rabbit breeding program SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: RUWA, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Monica Mudonhi and rabbits 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MONICA MUDONHI, Rabbit farmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MONICA MUDONHI, Rabbit farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): REGIS NYAMAKANGA, ZICORBA President 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PAIDA NYAMAKANGA, Executive director, Raymeg Rabbit Producers STORYLINE: Monica Mudonhi is a rabbit farmer in Ruwa, about 22 km to the southeast of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The 68-year-old has been breeding rabbits for about three years, and it has become more than just a source of income; it is a way of life. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MONICA MUDONHI, Rabbit farmer "It's a habit now, and wherever you are, you are thinking of your rabbits, especially when you know that they are about to kindle, you are not settled wherever you are." Mudonhi is among the beneficiaries of a

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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East China village holds lantern show featuring Chinese zodiac animals

STORY: East China village holds lantern show featuring Chinese zodiac animals SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the lantern parade 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HE JIXING, City-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor in Anhui STORYLINE: A lantern show featuring Chinese zodiac animals was held on Saturday in Hongcun Village, east China's Anhui Province, to celebrate the Lantern Festival. The 12 Chinese zodiac animals are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep or goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HE JIXING, City-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor in Anhui "The Lantern Festival celebrations in Hongcun have a history of hundreds of years. To celebrate the festival this year, we've designed a group of lanterns featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac animals to light up the night sky in the countryside."| The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month o

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Australian citizen scientists urged to help track rabbit virus

STORY: Australian citizen scientists urged to help track rabbit virus SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:49 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of CSIRO Discovery centre 2. various of wild rabbits STORYLINE: Australians have been called upon to help the national science agency track rabbit diseases to help contain the invasive pest species. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) on Thursday released new research showing that testing for the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) has expanded from fewer than 30 tissue samples annually to an average of 345 tested samples per year since the 2015 launch of the disease monitoring program. RHDV, also known as Rabbit Calicivirus or Lagovirus, is used as a biocontrol agent to manage feral rabbits, which are one of Australia's most destructive pest species. According to the CSIRO, feral rabbits cause plant diversity loss, compete with native animals for food and cost t

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-LANTERNS-CHINESE ZODIAC-ARTIST

(240212) -- SYDNEY, Feb. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 10, 2024 shows a rabbit-shaped lantern designed by Chinese-Australian artist Erika Zhu displayed in front of Sydney's Town Hall in Sydney, Australia. As part of a 16-day "welcoming party" underway in Australia's Sydney for the Year of Dragon, a collection of 12 Chinese Zodiac lanterns featuring 12 animals were lighting the way from Sydney's Town Hall down to Chinatown in Haymarket precinct. TO GO WITH "Feature: Zodiac lanterns infused with Spring Festival memory of Chinese-Australian artist" (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

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Zodiac transition ceremony

A rabbit and a seahorse, representing a dragon, are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 27, 2023. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit and 2024 will be the Year of the Dragon.

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHONGSHAN-FRENCH DESIGNER (CN)

(230918) -- ZHONGSHAN, Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French designer Johannes Faure-Brac displays a seal featuring the Year of the Rabbit in Zhongshan, south China's Guangdong Province, July 10, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: French designer contributes to sustainable development in China" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 7, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes and their babies at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes and their babies at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a Tibetan antelope feeding its baby at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes taking care of their babies at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes and their babies at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 7, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes migrating with their babies at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows a Tibetan antelope migrating with its baby at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes and their babies at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 9, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a Tibetan antelope feeding its baby at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTUN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-TIBETAN ANTELOPE-REPRODUCTION (CN)

(230715) -- ALTUN MOUNTAINS, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows Tibetan antelopes migrating with their babies at the rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The rabbit lake district of the Xinjiang Altun Mountains National Nature Reserve has an average altitude of about 5,000 meters. Surrounded by snow mountains in four directions, the district is a natural shelter for Tibetan antelopes to avoid the natural enemies. The animal enters its peak season of reproducing in July. Thousands of baby Tibetan antelopes are born here every year. In the guide of their mothers, the babies will learn basic living skills such as standing, walking and running within half an hour after birth. Tibetan antelopes are under the first-class protection of the country. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

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Flower fairy festival kicks off in Shanghai

STORY: Flower fairy festival kicks off in Shanghai DATELINE: March 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAO YUNFAN, Hanfu lover STORYLINE: A flower fairy festival, originating from the worship of flower deities, kicked off in China's Shanghai Thursday. This year's festival features over 600 varieties and 2.5 million plant flowers, with the main exhibition area in the Dongping National Forest Park. The festival also attracts traditional clothing Hanfu lovers. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAO YUNFAN, Hanfu lover "My Hanfu skirt is made of silk. I also wear ornaments with flower elements. This year is the Year of the Rabbit and we add some rabbit elements to Hanfu and I was born in a Year of the Rabbit." The festival will last till May 3. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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Gyalpo Losar Celebration in Nepal

A masked deity perform Cham dance at Sherpa Monastery on the final day of Gyalpo Losar observed by indigenous Sherpa community of Nepal. Running for fortnight, the Sherpa community are celebrating the Losar meaning New Year. Sherpa live along the Northern border of Nepal with Tibet and mainly follow the Tibetan calendar. The Gyalpo Losar also coincides with the Tibetan New Year. As per the Tibetan calendar itâs the 2150 New Year of the Rabbit.

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Gyalpo Losar Celebration in Nepal

A masked deity perform Cham dance at Sherpa Monastery on the final day of Gyalpo Losar observed by indigenous Sherpa community of Nepal. Running for fortnight, the Sherpa community are celebrating the Losar meaning New Year. Sherpa live along the Northern border of Nepal with Tibet and mainly follow the Tibetan calendar. The Gyalpo Losar also coincides with the Tibetan New Year. As per the Tibetan calendar itâs the 2150 New Year of the Rabbit.

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Gyalpo Losar Celebration in Nepal

Female members of Sherpa community clad in traditional attire are pictured while resting at Sherpa Monastery on the final day of Gyalpo Losar observed by indigenous Sherpa community of Nepal. Running for fortnight, the Sherpa community are celebrating the Losar meaning New Year. Sherpa live along the Northern border of Nepal with Tibet and mainly follow the Tibetan calendar. The Gyalpo Losar also coincides with the Tibetan New Year. As per the Tibetan calendar itâs the 2150 New Year of the Rabbit.

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Gyalpo Losar Celebration in Nepal

A masked deity perform Cham dance at Sherpa Monastery on the final day of Gyalpo Losar observed by indigenous Sherpa community of Nepal. Running for fortnight, the Sherpa community are celebrating the Losar meaning New Year. Sherpa live along the Northern border of Nepal with Tibet and mainly follow the Tibetan calendar. The Gyalpo Losar also coincides with the Tibetan New Year. As per the Tibetan calendar itâs the 2150 New Year of the Rabbit.

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Gyalpo Losar Celebration in Nepal

A masked deity perform Cham dance at Sherpa Monastery on the final day of Gyalpo Losar observed by indigenous Sherpa community of Nepal. Running for fortnight, the Sherpa community are celebrating the Losar meaning New Year. Sherpa live along the Northern border of Nepal with Tibet and mainly follow the Tibetan calendar. The Gyalpo Losar also coincides with the Tibetan New Year. As per the Tibetan calendar itâs the 2150 New Year of the Rabbit.

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TIBETAN NEW YEAR (CN)

(230221) -- LHASA, Feb. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy in traditional costume eats chema, roasted barley and fried wheat grain in a two-tier rectangular wooden box, to celebrate the Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 21, 2023. Feb. 21 marks the first day of the Year of the Water Rabbit under the Tibetan calendar. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TIBETAN NEW YEAR (CN)

(230221) -- LHASA, Feb. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman prepares to taste highland barley wine to greet the Tibetan New Year, in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 21, 2023. Feb. 21 marks the first day of the Year of the Water Rabbit under the Tibetan calendar. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-TIBETAN NEW YEAR (CN)

(230221) -- LHASA, Feb. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman in traditional costume eats chema, roasted barley and fried wheat grain in a two-tier rectangular wooden box, to celebrate the Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 21, 2023. Feb. 21 marks the first day of the Year of the Water Rabbit under the Tibetan calendar. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-TRADE TIE-ICEBREAKERS 2023

(230211) -- LONDON, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shadows of rabbit shapes are cast onto the ceiling during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration in London, Britain, Feb. 8, 2023. British business leaders have said they hope that trade ties between Britain and China will deepen as the two countries work toward economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remarks were made Wednesday during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration, jointly hosted by the 48 Group Club, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK and China-Britain Business Council. TO GO WITH "British business community eyes stronger trade ties with China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-TRADE TIE-ICEBREAKERS 2023

(230211) -- LONDON, Feb. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 8, 2023 shows rabbit toys at the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration in London, Britain. British business leaders have said they hope that trade ties between Britain and China will deepen as the two countries work toward economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remarks were made Wednesday during the "Icebreakers" 2023 Chinese New Year celebration, jointly hosted by the 48 Group Club, China Chamber of Commerce in the UK and China-Britain Business Council. TO GO WITH "British business community eyes stronger trade ties with China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FLORENTIA VILLAGE CHONGQING (CN)

(230210) -- CHONGQING, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Florentia Village Chongqing in Chongqing, southwest China, Jan. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Italian designer outlets ring in Year of Rabbit with soaring popularity" (Xinhua)

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Beijing embraces first snow in the Year of the Rabbit

STORY: Beijing embraces first snow in the Year of the Rabbit DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the snow day in Beijing STORYLINE: Beijing received the first snow in the Year of the Rabbit on Thursday. The forecast predicts that the cold weather will continue, forecasting temperatures as low as minus 5 degrees Celsius on Thursday night. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Japan's major snow festival held in Hokkaido

STORY: Japan's major snow festival held in Hokkaido DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG XIAOYU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the snow festival STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG XIAOYU, Xinhua correspondent "I am here in Sapporo, the capital city of north Japan's Hokkaido. The 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival has kicked off here and will run through Feb. 11. As one of the largest snow festivals in Japan, it's held offline for the first time in three years. By walking around the 1.5-kilometer-long venue, visitors can enjoy the charm of ice and snow." The snow festival features more than 160 snow and ice sculptures. The winter celebration was held virtually for the previous two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sculptures created by citizens include those featuring shimaenaga, a subspecies of long-tailed tits found in Hokkaido, as well as rabbits, as 2023 marks the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac. Th

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Ottawa Mayor sends Chinese Lunar New Year greetings

STORY: Ottawa Mayor sends Chinese Lunar New Year greetings DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MARK SUTCLIFFE, Ottawa Mayor 2. various of visitors and cultural events STORYLINE: Chinese Lunar New Year was celebrated at the Horticulture Building of Lansdowne Park in Ottawa on Sunday. Many visitors and revelers, including the Mayor of Ottawa Mark Sutcliffe, came and enjoyed the cultural events. SOUNDBITE (English): MARK SUTCLIFFE, Ottawa Mayor "It's so great to be back in person again and have an opportunity to celebrate the Chinese culture. The Chinese community is such an important part of our city and one example of the great multicultural fabric we have in Ottawa, so it's really special to have this event today. Happy New Year. I wanted to wish everyone a very prosperous and healthy Year of the Rabbit. Happy New Year." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ottawa. (XHTV)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-CHINESE NEW YEAR RECEPTION

(230206) -- CAIRO, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests watch an artistic performance during a Chinese New Year reception marking the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Gala held in Cairo to celebrate Chinese New Year" (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Gala held in Cairo to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Gala held in Cairo to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese New Year reception in Egypt's capital Cairo 2. various of guests 3. Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang speaking 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIAO LIQIANG, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt 5. various of guests 6. Head of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority Amr El-Kady speaking 7. various of guests 8. Vice-chairman of the Cairo-based Egyptian-Chinese Friendship Association Ali El-Hefny speaking 9. various of the reception gala STORYLINE: A Chinese New Year reception in Egypt's capital Cairo to mark the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit has gathered hundreds of attendees from both countries, who enjoyed cultural performances and shared new year wishes in the festive atmosphere. Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Egypt on the eve of China's Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb. 5 this year, the event featured music played by traditional Chinese inst