XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240519) --BEIJING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows the first flight to resume air links between Cuba and China at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba. Local authorities said that the first flight to resume air links between Cuba and China arrived in Havana on Friday, with a stopover in Spain, which will enhance connectivity and facilitate exchanges between the two countries. (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

CUBA-HAVANA-1ST BEIJING-MADRID-HAVANA FLIGHT-ARRIVAL

CUBA-HAVANA-1ST BEIJING-MADRID-HAVANA FLIGHT-ARRIVAL

(240518) -- HAVANA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows the first flight to resume air links between Cuba and China at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba. Local authorities said that the first flight to resume air links between Cuba and China arrived in Havana on Friday, with a stopover in Spain, which will enhance connectivity and facilitate exchanges between the two countries. (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

CUBA-HAVANA-1ST BEIJING-MADRID-HAVANA FLIGHT-ARRIVAL

CUBA-HAVANA-1ST BEIJING-MADRID-HAVANA FLIGHT-ARRIVAL

(240518) -- HAVANA, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The first flight to resume air links between Cuba and China arrives at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, May 17, 2024. Local authorities said that the first flight to resume air links between Cuba and China arrived in Havana on Friday, with a stopover in Spain, which will enhance connectivity and facilitate exchanges between the two countries. (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

Pakistani president lauds China as most trustworthy friend

STORY: Pakistani president lauds China as most trustworthy friend SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said Wednesday that China is the most trustworthy friend, and his country looks forward to further cooperation with China in various fields. Pakistan will continue to firmly support China in safeguarding its core interests, and advance the construction of the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC), Zardari noted when meeting with Luo Zhaohui, head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency. Talking about the recent terrorist attack on the Dasu Hydropower Station, Zardari expressed condolences to the victims and their families on behalf of the Pakistani people, adding that his country promised to take resolute measures to bring the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible and never allow terrorists to undermine the friendship betw

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 - Wu Zhaohui, then president of Zhejiang University, delivers a speech at a forum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 29, 2016. On April 11, 2024, The State Council appointed Wu Zhaohui as vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 - Wu Zhaohui, then president of Zhejiang University, delivers a speech at a forum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 29, 2016. On April 11, 2024, The State Council appointed Wu Zhaohui as vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 - Wu Zhaohui, then president of Zhejiang University, delivers a speech at a forum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 29, 2016. On April 11, 2024, The State Council appointed Wu Zhaohui as vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 - Wu Zhaohui, then president of Zhejiang University, delivers a speech at a forum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 29, 2016. On April 11, 2024, The State Council appointed Wu Zhaohui as vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

Wu Zhaohui As Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 - Wu Zhaohui, then president of Zhejiang University, delivers a speech at a forum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 29, 2016. On April 11, 2024, The State Council appointed Wu Zhaohui as vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

China's Yanbian ignites football fever as cultural season kicks off

STORY: China's Yanbian ignites football fever as cultural season kicks off SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch ceremony 2. various of footballers competing in games STORYLINE: A football-themed cultural season event kicked off Tuesday in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, northeast China's Jilin Province. The initiative aims to bolster the sport's development in the region, a cradle of the country's football talents. Over 1,300 football matches will be held throughout the season, which spans various age groups and is expected to attract more than 30,000 athletes and more than 400,000 spectators and participants. Deputy Governor Yin Zhaohui of Yanbian expressed the region's commitment to nurturing the sport's dynamism and promoting the popularity and influence of its football at home and abroad. Coinciding with the event's inauguration, the Yanbian Football Youth Training Center, under the

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-CURLING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-HULUN BUIR-14TH NATIONAL WINTER GAMES-CURLING (CN)

(240219) -- HULUN BUIR, Feb. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hao Zhaohui of Inner Mongolia competes during the mixed doubles 9th round match between Hao Zhaohui/He Dan of Inner Mongolia and Meng Tianyu/Cao Chang of Shanxi at curling event in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

CUBA-HAVANA-INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR

CUBA-HAVANA-INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR

(230502) -- HAVANA, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors give a performance at the 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba, in Havana, Cuba, May 1, 2023. The 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba kicked off Monday at Havana's Morro-Cabana Historic Military Park. Running through Friday, the event is attended by 573 tour operators from across the world. (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

CUBA-HAVANA-INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR

CUBA-HAVANA-INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR

(230502) -- HAVANA, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 1, 2023 shows a scene at the 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba, in Havana, Cuba. The 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba kicked off Monday at Havana's Morro-Cabana Historic Military Park. Running through Friday, the event is attended by 573 tour operators from across the world. (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

FIJI-SUVA-ONE-CHINA PRINCIPLE-COMMITMENT-REITERATION

FIJI-SUVA-ONE-CHINA PRINCIPLE-COMMITMENT-REITERATION

(240203) -- SUVA, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Zhaohui (L), head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, shakes hands with Fijian Acting Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica after signing related cooperation documents in Suva, Fiji, Feb. 2, 2024. Kamikamica said Friday that his country firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to inject new momentum into China-Fiji comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. TO GO WITH "Fiji reiterates commitment to one-China principle" (Xinhua/Feng Qidi)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240130) -- BEIJING, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Zhaohui (2nd R), head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, who participates in the reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru as a representative of the Chinese government, and Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea (2nd L), unveil a plaque of the Chinese embassy during the ceremony held in a hotel in Nauru, Jan. 29, 2024. The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on Monday evening in a hotel in the southeastern part of the Pacific island country. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

Chinese embassy in Nauru holds reopening ceremony

STORY: Chinese embassy in Nauru holds reopening ceremony SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reopening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIONEL AINGIMEA, Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WANG XUGUANG, Head of Chinese diplomatic team in Nauru STORYLINE: The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on Monday in a hotel in the Pacific island country. A plaque of the Chinese embassy was unveiled by Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea and Luo Zhaohui, head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, who participated in the event as a representative of the Chinese government. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIONEL AINGIMEA, Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade "The pace in which China is moving in its relationship with Nauru is not only very fast, but very welcome in Nauru. Nauru looks forward to what we can do tog

NAURU-CHINESE EMBASSY-REOPENING CEREMONY

NAURU-CHINESE EMBASSY-REOPENING CEREMONY

(240129) -- YAREN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea speaks during the reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru held in a hotel in Nauru, Jan. 29, 2024. The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on Monday evening in a hotel in the southeastern part of the Pacific island country. A plaque of the Chinese embassy was unveiled by Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea and Luo Zhaohui, head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, who participated in the event as a representative of the Chinese government. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

NAURU-CHINESE EMBASSY-REOPENING CEREMONY

NAURU-CHINESE EMBASSY-REOPENING CEREMONY

(240129) -- YAREN, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Zhaohui (2nd R), head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, who participates in the reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru as a representative of the Chinese government, and Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Aingimea (2nd L), unveil a plaque of the Chinese embassy during the ceremony held in a hotel in Nauru, Jan. 29, 2024. The reopening ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Nauru was held on Monday evening in a hotel in the southeastern part of the Pacific island country. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

China calls for AI safety cooperation at summit

STORY: China calls for AI safety cooperation at summit SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit STORYLINE: The Chinese delegation attending the AI Safety Summit in the United Kingdom (UK) has called for exchange and cooperation among countries on artificial intelligence (AI) safety and international governance issues. Wu Zhaohui, China's vice minister of science and technology, spoke at the opening plenary session of the summit on Wednesday, and the Chinese delegation participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues. The Chinese delegation promoted China-proposed Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative launched at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing on Oct. 18, and will carry out bilateral talks with relevant countries. The delegation underlined that the summit provides an important platform for dialogue, and opportunities for exchange and coop

BRITAIN-BLETCHLEY PARK-AI SAFETY SUMMIT-CHINESE DELEGATION

BRITAIN-BLETCHLEY PARK-AI SAFETY SUMMIT-CHINESE DELEGATION

(231102) -- BLETCHLEY PARK, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhaohui (R), China's vice minister of science and technology, addresses AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 1, 2023. Wu spoke at the opening plenary session of the summit on Wednesday, and the Chinese delegation participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues. The Chinese delegation promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative launched at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing on Oct. 18, and will carry out bilateral talks with relevant countries. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-BLETCHLEY PARK-AI SAFETY SUMMIT-CHINESE DELEGATION

BRITAIN-BLETCHLEY PARK-AI SAFETY SUMMIT-CHINESE DELEGATION

(231102) -- BLETCHLEY PARK, Nov. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhaohui (2nd L), China's vice minister of science and technology, attends AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 1, 2023. Wu spoke at the opening plenary session of the summit on Wednesday, and the Chinese delegation participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues. The Chinese delegation promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative launched at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing on Oct. 18, and will carry out bilateral talks with relevant countries. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

A Shared Path | Thriving cross-border e-commerce business

STORY: A Shared Path | Thriving cross-border e-commerce business DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY STORYLINE: Xi'an, China Xi'an, the capital city for many Chinese dynasties, was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Now, under the Belt and Road Initiative, the historical city is bursting with new vitality. "Don't say it's a long journey. The farther you walk, the shorter it'll be." -- Kazakh proverb The Kazakh proverb was confirmed in the story of Anita Jumekenova. 17 years ago, the 19-year-old Anita came from Kazakhstan to study in Xi'an, China, where she met the love of her life. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YUAN ZHAOHUI, Anita's husband "This time we're going back, as I promised Anita when we got married that we would return to her hometown often." Located in the heart of Eurasia, Kazakhstan was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Now, the Silk Road Economic Belt has added new impetus to the country's economic development. Karaganda, Kazakhstan T

Summit of G77 and China opens in Havana

STORY: Summit of G77 and China opens in Havana DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit of Group of 77 and China 2. STANDUP (English): LIN ZHAOHUI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Havana, Cuba STANDUP (English): LIN ZHAOHUI, Xinhua correspondent "Delegations from more than 100 countries, dozens of heads of state or government are gathering here Friday at the Palace of Conventions in the Cuban capital city of Havana to celebrate the summit of Group of 77 and China. Cuban President Diaz-Canel and United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres delivered speeches during the inauguration ceremony. 'Current Development Challenges: The role of Science, Technology and Innovation' is the theme of the Group of 77 and China Havana summit." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Havana. (XHTV)

BAHAMAS-NASSAU-DRAGON BOAT RACING

BAHAMAS-NASSAU-DRAGON BOAT RACING

(230523) -- NASSAU, May 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members from the Bahamas Chinese Dragon Boat Association train by a beach in Nassau, the Bahamas, May 6, 2023. Dragon boat racing continues to gain popularity among Bahamians, and has become an attraction for locals and foreign visitors. TO GO WITH "Feature: Dragon boat racing gains popularity in Bahamas" (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

(230512) -- CHENGDU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Qu Haiwang (R) and Zhong Zhaohui take pictures of the scenery in Yingxiu Town of Wenchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 8, 2023. Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang are medical staff from the affiliated hospitals of Peking University. In 2008, they came to Sichuan and participated in the treatment and transfer of the wounded as members of the first batch of medics who rushed to the disaster area after the Wenchuan earthquake. Fifteen years after the 8-magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan, Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang came back to Wenchuan County at the invitation of local government, paid tributes to earthquake ruins and visited earthquake memorial halls. They also communicated with local primary-level medical workers and jointly provided free clinical treatments for local residents. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

(230512) -- CHENGDU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Qu Haiwang (1st L) and Zhong Zhaohui (2nd L) mourn for victims who died in Wenchuan earthquake at the remains of Xuankou Middle School in Yingxiu Town of Wenchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 8, 2023. Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang are medical staff from the affiliated hospitals of Peking University. In 2008, they came to Sichuan and participated in the treatment and transfer of the wounded as members of the first batch of medics who rushed to the disaster area after the Wenchuan earthquake. Fifteen years after the 8-magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan, Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang came back to Wenchuan County at the invitation of local government, paid tributes to earthquake ruins and visited earthquake memorial halls. They also communicated with local primary-level medical workers and jointly provided free clinical treatments for local residents. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

(230512) -- CHENGDU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Qu Haiwang (L, front), a nurse of Peking University First Hospital in Beijing, takes care of a patient at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 30, 2008 and Qu Haiwang (1st R) communicates with a nurse at the Wenchuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Wenchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 9, 2023. Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang are medical staff from the affiliated hospitals of Peking University. In 2008, they came to Sichuan and participated in the treatment and transfer of the wounded as members of the first batch of medics who rushed to the disaster area after the Wenchuan earthquake. Fifteen years after the 8-magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan, Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang came back to Wenchuan County at the invitation of local government, paid tributes to earthquake ruins and visited earthquake memorial halls. They also communicated with local primary-level medical

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

(230512) -- CHENGDU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Zhong Zhaohui (R, upper) binds up a wound for a patient in Leigu Town of Beichuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 20, 2008 and Zhong Zhaohui, a doctor of Peking University People's Hospital, checks the medical report of a patient during free clinical treatments at the Wenchuan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Wenchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 9, 2023. Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang are medical staff from the affiliated hospitals of Peking University. In 2008, they came to Sichuan and participated in the treatment and transfer of the wounded as members of the first batch of medics who rushed to the disaster area after the Wenchuan earthquake. Fifteen years after the 8-magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan, Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang came back to Wenchuan County at the invitation of local government, paid tributes to earthquake ruins and visited earthquake memorial halls. They also communicated w

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

(230512) -- CHENGDU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Zhaohui (2nd L) and Qu Haiwang (3rd L) listen to the story of a copter crew headed by Senior Colonel Qiu Guanghua while visiting a quake memorial hall in Yingxiu Town, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 8, 2023. Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang are medical staff from the affiliated hospitals of Peking University. In 2008, they came to Sichuan and participated in the treatment and transfer of the wounded as members of the first batch of medics who rushed to the disaster area after the Wenchuan earthquake. Fifteen years after the 8-magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan, Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang came back to Wenchuan County at the invitation of local government, paid tributes to earthquake ruins and visited earthquake memorial halls. They also communicated with local primary-level medical workers and jointly provided free clinical treatments for local residents. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

(230512) -- CHENGDU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhong Zhaohui takes pictures of the scenery in Shuimo Town of Wenchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 9, 2023. Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang are medical staff from the affiliated hospitals of Peking University. In 2008, they came to Sichuan and participated in the treatment and transfer of the wounded as members of the first batch of medics who rushed to the disaster area after the Wenchuan earthquake. Fifteen years after the 8-magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan, Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang came back to Wenchuan County at the invitation of local government, paid tributes to earthquake ruins and visited earthquake memorial halls. They also communicated with local primary-level medical workers and jointly provided free clinical treatments for local residents. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-WENCHUAN-EARTHQUAKE-MEDICAL WORKERS-RETURN (CN)

(230512) -- CHENGDU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Qu Haiwang and Zhong Zhaohui (R) visit a quake memorial hall in Yingxiu Town of Wenchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 8, 2023. Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang are medical staff from the affiliated hospitals of Peking University. In 2008, they came to Sichuan and participated in the treatment and transfer of the wounded as members of the first batch of medics who rushed to the disaster area after the Wenchuan earthquake. Fifteen years after the 8-magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan, Zhong Zhaohui and Qu Haiwang came back to Wenchuan County at the invitation of local government, paid tributes to earthquake ruins and visited earthquake memorial halls. They also communicated with local primary-level medical workers and jointly provided free clinical treatments for local residents. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Ancient Chinese city regains worldwide fame in modernization

STORY: Ancient Chinese city regains worldwide fame in modernization DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xi'an 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHANG ZIQIN, Shaanxi Poetry Society 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DEV RATURI, Indian businessman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YUAN ZHAOHUI, Chinese businessman STORYLINE: Boasting both ancient glory and modern charm, Xi'an, capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, has been capturing global interest with its confident and inclusive culture. Founded over 3,100 years ago, Xi'an served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It was the beginning of Zhang Qian's journey to Western regions via Central Asia in the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD), with his envoy which eventually led to the opening of the Silk Road. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), numerous scholars and poets visited the city, known as Chang'an back then. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHANG ZIQIN, Shaanxi Poetry Society "Xi'an is

Xinhua Headlines: Historic Chinese city captures global attention as summit host

Xinhua Headlines: Historic Chinese city captures global attention as summit host

(230512) -- XI'AN, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yuan Zhaohui (L) talks with a customs officer at the comprehensive bonded zone in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 3, 2021. (Xinhua/Liu Xiao)

THE BAHAMAS-NASSAU-CHINESE ACROBATICS-50TH ANNIVERSARY INDEPENDENCE

THE BAHAMAS-NASSAU-CHINESE ACROBATICS-50TH ANNIVERSARY INDEPENDENCE

(230512) -- NASSAU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Acrobats perform during an acrobatic gala in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Bahamas' independence in Nassau's Atlantis Theatre, Nassau, The Bahamas, May 10, 2023. Chinese descendants and Bahamians celebrated the 50th anniversary of the independence of The Bahamas here Wednesday with the acrobatic gala "Authentic China, Splendid Hunan" at Nassau's Atlantis Theatre. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese acrobatic gala celebrates 50th anniversary of The Bahamas' independence" (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

THE BAHAMAS-NASSAU-CHINESE ACROBATICS-50TH ANNIVERSARY INDEPENDENCE

THE BAHAMAS-NASSAU-CHINESE ACROBATICS-50TH ANNIVERSARY INDEPENDENCE

(230512) -- NASSAU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Acrobats perform during an acrobatic gala in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Bahamas' independence in Nassau's Atlantis Theatre, Nassau, The Bahamas, May 10, 2023. Chinese descendants and Bahamians celebrated the 50th anniversary of the independence of The Bahamas here Wednesday with the acrobatic gala "Authentic China, Splendid Hunan" at Nassau's Atlantis Theatre. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese acrobatic gala celebrates 50th anniversary of The Bahamas' independence" (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

THE BAHAMAS-NASSAU-CHINESE ACROBATICS-50TH ANNIVERSARY INDEPENDENCE

THE BAHAMAS-NASSAU-CHINESE ACROBATICS-50TH ANNIVERSARY INDEPENDENCE

(230512) -- NASSAU, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis(front, 4th R) and Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Dai Qingli(front, 3rd R) stand up and applaud after watching an acrobatic gala in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Bahamas' independence in Nassau's Atlantis Theatre, Nassau, The Bahamas, May 10, 2023. Chinese descendants and Bahamians celebrated the 50th anniversary of the independence of The Bahamas here Wednesday with the acrobatic gala "Authentic China, Splendid Hunan" at Nassau's Atlantis Theatre. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese acrobatic gala celebrates 50th anniversary of The Bahamas' independence" (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

BAHAMAS-GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND-CHINA-DONATION-MEDICAL SUPPLIES

BAHAMAS-GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND-CHINA-DONATION-MEDICAL SUPPLIES

(230510) -- GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, May 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ginger Moxey, minister for Grand Bahama, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Grand Bahama Island, the northernmost island in the Bahamas, May 8, 2023. TO GO WITH "Bahamas receives donation of medical supplies from China" (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

CUBA-HAVANA-INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR

CUBA-HAVANA-INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR

(230502) -- HAVANA, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors give a performance at the 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba, in Havana, Cuba, May 1, 2023. The 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba kicked off Monday at Havana's Morro-Cabana Historic Military Park. Running through Friday, the event is attended by 573 tour operators from across the world. (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

CUBA-HAVANA-INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR

CUBA-HAVANA-INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR

(230502) -- HAVANA, May 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 1, 2023 shows a scene at the 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba, in Havana, Cuba. The 41st International Tourism Fair of Cuba kicked off Monday at Havana's Morro-Cabana Historic Military Park. Running through Friday, the event is attended by 573 tour operators from across the world. (Xinhua/Lin Zhaohui)

(TWO SESSIONS)CHINA-BEIJING-CPPCC-MEMBERS-INTERVIEW (CN)

(TWO SESSIONS)CHINA-BEIJING-CPPCC-MEMBERS-INTERVIEW (CN)

(230311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wei Zhaohui, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), is interviewed ahead of the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

U.S. adopts double standards in democracy, human rights on Latin American issues: expert

STORY: U.S. adopts double standards in democracy, human rights on Latin American issues: expert DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIN ZHAOHUI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various U.S. and Latin America related footage 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GUO CUNHAI, Director of Dept. of Social and Cultural Studies, Institute of Latin American Studies of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIN ZHAOHUI, Xinhua correspondent "The 9th Summit of the Americas is currently taking place in Los Angeles, the second time the United States has hosted the summit since it was first held in Miami in 1994. However, the U.S. government excluded Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua from the summit because of the so-called 'democracy issues.' The Cuban government issued a statement on June 6 saying that the United States' exclusion of regional countries from the Summit is an abuse of its privilege as the host country, ignoring the just d

Vlog: 2022 China "two sessions" buzzwords

STORY: Vlog: 2022 China "two sessions" buzzwords DATELINE: March 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SI FUCHUN, National lawmaker 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHAO ZHIQING, National lawmaker 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU WEI, National political adviser 6. STANDUP 3 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI JUN, National lawmaker 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): HE WEI, National political adviser 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WEI ZHAOHUI, National lawmaker 10. STANDUP 4 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): GUO JIANZENG, National lawmaker 12. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): XIE JIANHUI, National lawmaker STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "China's annual 'two sessions' of the top legislature and political advisory body provide a good occasion to get a glimpse of the country's policy

BOTSWANA-FRANCISTOWN-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-DONATION

BOTSWANA-FRANCISTOWN-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-DONATION

(220129) -- FRANCISTOWN, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wu Zhaohui (R), leader of the 16th China Medical Team in Francistown, poses for a photo with the manager of Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in Francistown, Botswana, Jan. 28, 2022. The 16th Chinese medical team to Botswana on Friday donated a consignment of personal protective equipment to Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, located in Botswana's second largest city Francistown. The items, including face masks, isolation clothes, disposable protective clothing and face shields, will go a long way in easing the shortage of personal protective clothing at the hospital. A total of 21 members of the 16th Chinese medical team are working at the Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital. (Photo by Shingirai Madondo/Xinhua)

(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Zhang Boli (R) and Tong Zhaohui attend the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Tong Zhaohui runs with the torch during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Tong Zhaohui runs with the torch during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(BEIJING 2022) CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY (CN)

(220202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearers Tong Zhaohui (L) and Zhang Boli attend the Beijing 2022 Olympic Torch Relay at the Olympic Forest Park in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Ye)

New coronavirus

New coronavirus

Vice Chinese Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 26, 2020. He accused U.S. President Donald Trump of hampering global efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus by calling it "China virus." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

New coronavirus

New coronavirus

Vice Chinese Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 26, 2020. He accused U.S. President Donald Trump of hampering global efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus by calling it "China virus." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo