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New energy revitalizes coal mining subsidence area in China's Datong

STORY: New energy revitalizes coal mining subsidence area in China's Datong SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: DATONG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the base 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG ZHIWEI, Chairman of a new energy company based in Datong 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HAN ZHICHENG, Local photovoltaic power generation monitoring center STORYLINE: Datong City in north China's Shanxi Province was once heavily-reliant on coal mining. Due to prolonged and large-scale mining, there is a large subsidence area of about 1,687 square kilometers in the city. Thanks to the efforts to tap into renewable energy, the ecological environment here has changed a lot. The construction of the Datong Coal Mining Subsidence Area National Advanced Technology Photovoltaic Demonstration Base began in September 2015. Since then, 13 enterprises have invested in and helped to operate the photovoltaic panels. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG ZHIWEI, Chairman of a new en

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-SHOOTING(CN)

(230730) -- CHENGDU, July 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Duan Zhicheng of China competes during the men's 25m rapid fire pistol team final at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

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(SP)CHINA-JILIN-WINTER SPORTS-SKIING(CN)

(230324) -- CHANGCHUN, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Feb. 15, 1957 shows a general view of the 1st China National Game of Skiing in Tonghua, northeast China's Jilin Province. With its unique natural conditions, Tonghua, located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, is one of the first cities in China to promote skiing. Jinchang Ski Resort, built in 1959, is China's first alpine ski resort. Famous for its long snow season and powder snow, Changbai Mountain in Jilin province has long been an ideal place for skiing. It has become a major destination for ski enthusiasts all over China, thanks to the soaring interest in winter sports fueled by Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Nowadays, Jilin witnesses considerable growth in winter sports economy, as well as real changes to local people's lives. (Xinhua/Xu Zhicheng)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CHINA-DONATION-MEDICAL SUPPLIES

(230110) -- LIBREVILLE, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Zhicheng (3rd R), chief of a subunit of the Chinese medical team to Libreville, and Gisele Mounguengui Epse Kouanga (3rd L), the dean of the China-Gabon Cooperation Hospital, shake hands during the donation ceremony of medical supplies to the hospital in Libreville, Gabon, Jan. 10, 2023. The 24th Chinese medical team to Gabon on Tuesday donated a batch of medical supplies to the China-Gabon Cooperation Hospital in Libreville, the Gabonese capital, to help it boost medical service. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-AERIAL PHOTO

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 24, 2022 shows "post-95s" mural artist Liu Zhicheng (R) working on a wall painting in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The non-profit mural artist Liu Zhicheng has created more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages at his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process have gone viral on the internet. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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(SP)CHINA-HUBEI-HUANGSHI-TABLE TENNIS-NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S TEAM (CN)

(221104) -- HUANGSHI, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lin Gaoyuan of Guangdong serves during the men's team match against Wang Zhicheng of Zhejiang at the 2022 Chinese National Table Tennis Championships in Huangshi, central China's Hubei Province, Nov. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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(SP)CHINA-HUBEI-HUANGSHI-TABLE TENNIS-NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS-MEN'S TEAM (CN)

(221104) -- HUANGSHI, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lin Gaoyuan of Guangdong serves during the men's team match against Wang Zhicheng of Zhejiang at the 2022 Chinese National Table Tennis Championships in Huangshi, central China's Hubei Province, Nov. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers view Liu Zhicheng's wall painting in Cuihu Village, Sanchuan Township, Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng works on a wall painting in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 24, 2022 shows Liu Zhicheng working on a wall painting in Sanchuan Township, Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng (C) poses for a photo with villagers after finishing a wall painting in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng (R) works on a wall painting in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 24, 2022 shows Liu Zhicheng (R) working on a wall painting in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng works on a wall painting in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng takes a break with his wall painting in the background in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng (R) works on a short video with his peer in Cuihu Village, Sanchuan Township, Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng works on a wall painting in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng draws up the draft of a wall painting at home in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 25, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YONGSHENG-WALL PAINTER (CN)

(220626) -- LIJIANG, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhicheng works on a wall painting in Yongsheng County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 24, 2022. A non-profit "post-95s" wall painter, hailing from Yongsheng County of Lijiang City, gained popularity both among villagers in his hometown and netizens on social media platforms. The mural artist named Liu Zhicheng has painted more than 20 wall paintings of different themes in many villages of his hometown. His artworks have added color to the villages and attracted many tourists as the short videos recording the painting process went viral on the internet. "It is my honor and my pleasure to have the chance of prettying up the surroundings with my artistry," said Liu. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)

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Chinese muralists decorate countryside with creativity, passion

STORY: Chinese muralists decorate countryside with creativity, passion DATELINE: May 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of murals 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU ZHICHENG, Mural artist STORYLINE: Liu Zhicheng, a 26-year-old painter, together with his partner Xu Fengkai, has been creating artworks on the walls of farmhouses in Xingyi Village, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Liu has studied wall painting for about six years. In 2020, Liu and his partner began painting walls free of charge and full of love and passion. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU ZHICHENG, Mural artist "I started painting walls in villages when I lived in Tongliang District of Chongqing. Now I paint in Lijiang City of Yunnan Province, which is my hometown. When I paint on walls, I try to combine the environment with my paintings. I also borrow some highlights from 'China chic' and Chinese ink painting. I was in a period of teenage rebellion, and my family worried about me a