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International Handicrafts Festival in Kokand

International Handicrafts Festival in Kokand

Models present creations during a fashion show at the third International Handicrafts Festival in Kokand, Uzbekistan, September 20, 2025. The three-day festival kicked off here Friday, featuring handicrafts fairs, costume shows and industry dialogue sessions. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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International Handicrafts Festival in Kokand

International Handicrafts Festival in Kokand

Models present creations during a fashion show at the third International Handicrafts Festival in Kokand, Uzbekistan, September 20, 2025. The three-day festival kicked off here Friday, featuring handicrafts fairs, costume shows and industry dialogue sessions. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

This photo taken on August 29, 2025 shows a performance celebrating Uzbekistan's 34th Independence Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

This photo taken on August 29, 2025 shows a performance celebrating Uzbekistan's 34th Independence Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

This photo taken on August 29, 2025 shows a performance celebrating Uzbekistan's 34th Independence Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

Uzbekistan Independence Day Celebration - Tashkent

This photo taken on August 29, 2025 shows a performance celebrating Uzbekistan's 34th Independence Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A baby elephant takes a walk at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A lion cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A bear cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A hippo enjoys watermelon at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A hippo cools off in a pond at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tiger cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tiger quenches its thirst at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-CHARVAK-SCENERY

UZBEKISTAN-CHARVAK-SCENERY

(240730) -- CHARVAK, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows the scenery in Charvak, Uzbekistan. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-CHARVAK-SCENERY

UZBEKISTAN-CHARVAK-SCENERY

(240730) -- CHARVAK, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows the scenery in Charvak, Uzbekistan. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-CHARVAK-SCENERY

UZBEKISTAN-CHARVAK-SCENERY

(240730) -- CHARVAK, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 28, 2024 shows the scenery in Charvak, Uzbekistan. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-HEATWAVE

(240726) -- TASHKENT, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children play by a fountain during a heatwave in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 25, 2024. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-HEATWAVE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-HEATWAVE

(240726) -- TASHKENT, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People walk on a street during a heatwave in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, July 25, 2024. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-INT'L CHILDREN'S DAY

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-INT'L CHILDREN'S DAY

(240602) -- TASHKENT, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children watch a parade celebrating International Children's Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-INT'L CHILDREN'S DAY

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-INT'L CHILDREN'S DAY

(240602) -- TASHKENT, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children watch a parade celebrating International Children's Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, June 1, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People lay flowers in honor of the Victory Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People lay flowers in honor of the Victory Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-FLOWER

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People lay flowers in honor of the Victory Day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 9, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a Victory Day military parade in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a Victory Day military parade in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a Victory Day military parade in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-VICTORY DAY-MILITARY PARADE

(240509) -- TASHKENT, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a Victory Day military parade in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, May 8, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-FAISALABAD-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

PAKISTAN-FAISALABAD-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240420) -- FAISALABAD, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People look at posters made by Pakistani students to celebrate the United Nations Chinese Language Day at the Confucius Institute at Faisalabad Agricultural University, in Faisalabad, Pakistan, April 19, 2024. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that efforts are being made to promote the teaching of the Chinese language and literature both at the governmental and private levels in Pakistan. (Photo by Sumair Zafar/Xinhua)

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High-quality growth important for China's long-term success: expert

STORY: Demonstration zone in China's Hainan showcases green practices SHOOTING TIME: March 26-28, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CARL FEY, Professor of Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School, Visiting scholar at Boao Forum 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHELE GERACI, Former Undersecretary of State at the Italian Ministry of Economic Development 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Policy advisor to the Secretary General of BFA 5. SOUNDBITE (English): BEN SIMPFENDORFER, Partner of Oliver Wyman, Asia Pacific Head of Oliver Wyman Forum STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent "Making strides in new quality productive forces, featuring high-tech, high efficiency, and high quality, is high on China's agenda this year. What momentum will it inject into China's economy? What opportunities will it bring to China and the world? How will it benefit

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240328) -- BOAO, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zafar Uddin Mahmood, policy advisor to the Secretary General of Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), addresses a panel discussion themed on "The Global Security Initiative: Addressing Security Challenges and Promoting World Peace" during the BFA Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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GLOBALink | China promotes high-quality development through innovation: expert

STORY: China promotes high-quality development through innovation: expert SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao Forum for Asia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Policy advisor to Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 3. various of street views in China STORYLINE: "We will see a lot of innovations, new technologies emerging in the future in China," said policy advisor to the Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA). He believed that innovation, greenery, digital, sharing and harmony will become the pillars of China's future progress. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Policy advisor to Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) "I think without innovation, we cannot move forward. And we have seen a great accelerated development in innovation of technology, in every field. And as you know the innovation centers of the world are now moving to the eas

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240327) -- BOAO, March 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zafar Uddin Mahmood, policy advisor to the Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Innovation, Greenness, Digital Intelligence and Integration Led High-Quality Development" during the BFA Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NOWRUZ-CELEBRATION

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NOWRUZ-CELEBRATION

(240322) -- TASHKENT, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in events to celebrate Nowruz in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, March 21, 2024. Nowruz (Navruz in Uzbek) is widely celebrated on March 21 as the International Day of Navruz in accordance with a resolution of the United Nations. Nowruz means "new day" marking the first day of spring and is celebrated in all the five Central Asian countries, as well as in Iran, Afghanistan and some other countries. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NOWRUZ-CELEBRATION

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NOWRUZ-CELEBRATION

(240322) -- TASHKENT, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in events to celebrate Nowruz in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, March 21, 2024. Nowruz (Navruz in Uzbek) is widely celebrated on March 21 as the International Day of Navruz in accordance with a resolution of the United Nations. Nowruz means "new day" marking the first day of spring and is celebrated in all the five Central Asian countries, as well as in Iran, Afghanistan and some other countries. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NOWRUZ-CELEBRATION

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NOWRUZ-CELEBRATION

(240322) -- TASHKENT, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in events to celebrate Nowruz in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, March 21, 2024. Nowruz (Navruz in Uzbek) is widely celebrated on March 21 as the International Day of Navruz in accordance with a resolution of the United Nations. Nowruz means "new day" marking the first day of spring and is celebrated in all the five Central Asian countries, as well as in Iran, Afghanistan and some other countries. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NOWRUZ-CELEBRATION

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NOWRUZ-CELEBRATION

(240322) -- TASHKENT, March 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in events to celebrate Nowruz in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, March 21, 2024. Nowruz (Navruz in Uzbek) is widely celebrated on March 21 as the International Day of Navruz in accordance with a resolution of the United Nations. Nowruz means "new day" marking the first day of spring and is celebrated in all the five Central Asian countries, as well as in Iran, Afghanistan and some other countries. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-SPRING FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-SPRING FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(240208) -- TASHKENT, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A concert in celebration of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year is held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Feb. 6, 2024. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NEW YEAR

UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-NEW YEAR

(240101) -- TASHKENT, Jan. 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People greet the upcoming year of 2024 in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, Dec. 31, 2023. (Photo by Zafar/Xinhua)

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Yao's Vlog: How the world can understand China better

STORY: Yao's Vlog: How the world can understand China better SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2-5, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: KUNMING/GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fifth World Media Summit and Guangzhou City 2. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HALEY CARMEN TEMPLE DONOVAN, Features writer, Ottawa Life Magazine 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHUN WAI WONG, Malaysian National News Agency Chairman 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARK LEVINE, Professor of Minzu University of China 6. various of Yunnan Province 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FRANCISCO ALBERTO TAIANA, Historian, sinologist, Argentina's National News Agency Telam 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan 9. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): CHUN WAI WONG, Malaysian

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KABADDI (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KABADDI (CN)

(231007) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Amirmohammad Zafar Danesh (white) of Iran competes during the Men's Team Gold Medal Match of Kabaddi between India and Iran at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KABADDI (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KABADDI (CN)

(231006) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chang Chia-Ming (L) of Chinese Taipei and Amirmohammad Zafar Danesh of Iran compete during the Men's Team Semifinal Game of Kabaddi between Iran and Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-COTTON-SUSTAINABLE TECH (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-COTTON-SUSTAINABLE TECH (CN)

(230922) -- TASHKENT, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Abandoned ships run aground in the Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest lake, in Uzbekistan, Sept. 29, 2021. TO GO WITH "Feature: Conserving the Aral Sea -- sustainable tech improves harvest, ecosystem in Central Asia" (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua)

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Japan's nuclear wastewater dumping threatens human health, global ecosystem

STORY: Japan's nuclear wastewater dumping threatens human health, global ecosystem DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the nuclear power plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID COPPLESTONE, Professor in environmental radioactivity at the University of Stirling in the United Kingdom 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZAFAR ULLAH KORESHI, Dean of Graduate Studies, Air University, Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Prof. TIMOTHY MOUSSEAU, Department of Biological Sciences at University of South Carolina STORYLINE: Japan has started releasing nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean disregarding public concerns and strong opposition from both home and abroad. Observers say Japan's move is highly irresponsible, and may pose long-term threats to human health and the marine environment. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID COPPLESTONE, Professor in environmental radioactivity at the University

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Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater draws ire from int'l community

STORY: Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater draws ire from int'l community DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:42 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant 2. various of protesters 3. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAFAR ULLAH KORESHI, Dean of Graduate Studies, Air University, Pakistan 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LEONARD SIMANJUNTAK, Country Director of Greenpeace Indonesia 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Prof. TIMOTHY MOUSSEAU, Department of Biological Sciences at University of South Carolina 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Japanese): MIZUHO FUKUSHIMA, Head of Social Democratic Party "Radioactive materials, once discharged, cannot be retrieved, so they must be intensively managed. Such materials would be beyond management if they are discharged into the ocean. We can't allow such a thing to happen." 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Korean): KIM YOUNG-CHUL, Executive Chief, Federation of Korean Fishermen's Associations 9. SOUNDBITE 6

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"Ba'Tie Girl" celebrates Pakistan-China friendship through film co-production

STORY: "Ba'Tie Girl" celebrates Pakistan-China friendship through film co-production DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Pakistani movie co-producer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIE PENG, Movie producer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Special assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister STORYLINE: The first major film co-produced by film-makers in China and Pakistan will hit the big screen next week. The film, "Ba'Tie Girl," which means the girl from ironclad-brotherly Pakistan, revolves around the friendship between a Chinese woman and a Pakistani teenage girl who both share a love for football. The Chinese lady traveled from China to Pakistan to work as a translator at a China-built hydropower project providing cheap and clean electricity to Pakistan. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Pakistani movie co-producer "(Chinese filmmakers) they're very capable. They're very tale

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Students, "bridge of hope" for China-Bangladesh relations: Chinese ambassador

STORY: Students, "bridge of hope" for China-Bangladesh relations: Chinese ambassador DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Farewell Reception for 2023 Chinese Government Scholarship recipients in Dhaka, Bangladesh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): TANZIA BINT ZAFAR, Scholarship recipient 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): HAIMA HAIDER ASHA, Scholarship recipient STORYLINE: The young students are the "bridge of hope" to carry forward the traditional friendship between China and Bangladesh, making their own efforts for the bright future of China-Bangladesh relations, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said. Yao made the remarks on Monday at the farewell reception for 2023 Chinese Government Scholarship recipients, which was held at the Embassy of China in Bangladesh. The Chinese ambassador encouraged the students to cherish the present and assiduously study not only professional courses, but also Chinese history and culture, while exploring the str

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