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Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Members of team China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Zhang Ziyu (2nd L) of China while Saffron Shiels (3rd L) of Australia goes for a lay-up during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Players of team China cheer up before the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Zhang Ziyu (C) of China competes during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese New Phenomenon Of Women's Basketball

Zhang Ziyu (R) of China shoots the ball during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. Zhang Ziyu, the 17-year-old center for U18 China, is creating buzz at her first international tournament this week due to her size - 2,20 meters (7-foot-3)- which is taller than any WNBA player ever. Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Saffron Shiels (R) of Australia competes during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xu Fengwei (L) of China leaves the court after getting injured during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of team China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Ziyu (R) of China shoots the ball during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Ziyu (C) of China competes during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of team Australia celebrate during the awarding ceremony for the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Players of team China cheer up before the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Saffron Shiels (3rd L) of Australia goes for a lay-up during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Guizhi, head coach of China, gestures during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BASKETBALL-FIBA U18 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP-FINAL (CN)

(240630) -- SHENZHEN, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Yuqian (L) of China competes during the final match between China and Australia at the FIBA U18 Women's Asian Cup 2024 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, June 30, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-funded project helps preserve cultural heritage in Pakistan

STORY: China-funded project helps preserve cultural heritage in Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the heritage site 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAAZ ALI, Volunteer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIGANG, Associate professor at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, director of the Guardians of Gandhara program 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIGANG, Associate professor at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, director of the Guardians of Gandhara program 5. various of the heritage site 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIGANG, Associate professor at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, director of the Guardians of Gandhara program STORYLINE: UNESCO World Heritage Site Takht-i-Bahi, one of the most prestigious Buddhist religious establishments in the ancient Gandhara region, is located in the country's northwest Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Pakistan is rich in cultural heritage with a large number of his

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Matteo Manassero of Italy hits a shot in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Haotong of China hits a shot in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kho Taichi of China's Hong Kong hits a shot in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jin Zihao of China hits a shot in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Matteo Manassero of Italy reacts in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jesper Svensson of Sweden hits a shot in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kho Taichi of China's Hong Kong hits a shot in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Haotong (C) of China reacts in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-GOLF-VOLVO CHINA OPEN(CN)

(240502) -- SHENZHEN, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Lianwei of China reacts in the first round of 2024 Volvo China Open in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-WUHU-ENVIRONMENT (CN)

(240206) -- WUHU, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 25, 2022 shows the Jiangdong water ecological park in Wuhu, east China's Anhui Province. In recent years, Wuhu City in Anhui Province has made continuous efforts to restore the ecological environment of the Yangtze River. Greenways and recreational platforms have been built along the river, attracting many local residents. (Photo by Zhu Zhigang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ATUX-EARTHQUAKE (CN)

(231220) -- ATUX, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters examine a building at a village in Atux City of Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 19, 2023. No casualties have been reported so far after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Atux in Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Dong Zhigang/Xinhua)

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1st Lancang-Mekong forum on traditional medicine held in Cambodia

STORY: 1st Lancang-Mekong forum on traditional medicine held in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:18 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KOEURNG RAKSMIY, Doctor at the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KOEURNG RAKSMIY, Doctor at the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): FANG ZHIGANG, Vice president of the Thai Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association STORYLINE: The first Lancang-Mekong forum on traditional medicine was held in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia on Thursday. Under the theme "Traditional medicine creates a healthy Lancang-Mekong future," the forum, was held in an online-offline hybrid format, attracting more than 100 medical practitioners from Lancang-Mekong countries. Wang Xiaopin, secretary o

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231204) -- BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take part in the Shenzhen Marathon 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES (CN)

(231126) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fukushima Yuki (front)/Hirota Sayaka of Japan compete during the women's doubles final against their compatriots Matsuyama Nami/Shida Chiharu at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 26, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES (CN)

(231126) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Matsuyama Nami/Shida Chiharu (L) of Japan compete during the women's doubles final against their compatriots Fukushima Yuki/Hirota Sayaka at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 26, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES (CN)

(231126) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Matsuyama Nami (R)/Shida Chiharu of Japan celebrate winning the women's doubles final against their compatriots Fukushima Yuki/Hirota Sayaka at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 26, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES (CN)

(231126) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fukushima Yuki (L)/Hirota Sayaka of Japan compete during the women's doubles final against their compatriots Matsuyama Nami/Shida Chiharu at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 26, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES (CN)

(231126) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Matsuyama Nami (L)/Shida Chiharu of Japan celebrate winning the women's doubles final against their compatriots Fukushima Yuki/Hirota Sayaka at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 26, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)

(231123) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nishimoto Kenta of Japan hits a return during the men's singles second round match against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 23, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)

(231123) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand hits a return during the men's singles second round match against Nishimoto Kenta of Japan at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 23, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-MEN'S SINGLES (CN)

(231123) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nishimoto Kenta of Japan hits a return during the men's singles second round match against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 23, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-MIXED DOUBLES (CN)

(231123) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yamashita Kyohei/Shinoya Naru (front) of Japan compete during the mixed doubles second round match against Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong of China at the China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 23, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES (CN)

(231122) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jongkolphan Kititharakul (R)/Rawinda Prajongjai of Thailand compete during the women's doubles first round match against Matsuyama Nami/Shida Chiharu of Japan at China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 22, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES (CN)

(231122) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Matsuyama Nami (front)/Shida Chiharu of Japan compete during the women's doubles first round match against Jongkolphan Kititharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai of Thailand at China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 22, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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#(SP)CHINA-SHENZHEN-BADMINTON-CHINA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES (CN)

(231122) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Matsuyama Nami (L)/Shida Chiharu of Japan react during the women's doubles first round match against Jongkolphan Kititharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai of Thailand at China Masters Badminton Tournament 2023 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 22, 2023. (Photo by Peng Zhigang/Xinhua)

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Chinese Embassy in South Africa holds reception to mark 74th founding anniversary of PRC

STORY: Chinese Embassy in South Africa holds reception to mark 74th founding anniversary of PRC DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MBUYISENI NDLOZI, Member of the National Assembly of South Africa STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in South Africa held a reception Friday evening to mark the upcoming 74th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Li Zhigang, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, and Patricia de Lille, South Africa's Minister of Tourism, delivered speeches respectively at the event, hailing the ties and friendship between the two countries. SOUNDBITE (English): MBUYISENI NDLOZI, Member of the National Assembly of South Africa "Best wishes on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of (the founding of) the People's Republic of China. We take very seriously these 74 years because they've tried and tested years of the pursuit

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(SP)CHINA-SHAOXING-ASIAN GAMES-TORCH RELAY (CN)

(230911) -- SHAOXING, Sept. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Torch bearer Xia Zhigang runs with the torch during the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Shaoxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230904) -- ZHANGZHOU, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This mobile photo taken on Sept. 4, 2023 shows vehicles moving amid strong wind and rain in a section of the Shenyang-Haikou expressway in Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. China's national observatory on Monday morning issued a yellow alert for Typhoon Haikui, the third most severe warning in its four-tier typhoon warning system, as the 11th typhoon of this year is expected to bring gales and heavy rain to southern and eastern parts of the country. Haikui is expected to bring downpours in most parts of Fujian from Monday to Wednesday, with the cumulative rainfall in some areas reaching 600 mm, said Huang Zhigang, chief service expert of the provincial meteorological bureau. (Xinhua/Guo Qi)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230904) -- ZHANGZHOU, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This mobile photo taken on Sept. 4, 2023 shows a section of the Shenyang-Haikou expressway amid strong wind and rain in Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. China's national observatory on Monday morning issued a yellow alert for Typhoon Haikui, the third most severe warning in its four-tier typhoon warning system, as the 11th typhoon of this year is expected to bring gales and heavy rain to southern and eastern parts of the country. Haikui is expected to bring downpours in most parts of Fujian from Monday to Wednesday, with the cumulative rainfall in some areas reaching 600 mm, said Huang Zhigang, chief service expert of the provincial meteorological bureau. (Xinhua/Guo Qi)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230904) -- ZHANGZHOU, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This mobile photo taken on Sept. 4, 2023 shows vehicles moving amid strong wind and rain in a section of the Shenyang-Haikou expressway in Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. China's national observatory on Monday morning issued a yellow alert for Typhoon Haikui, the third most severe warning in its four-tier typhoon warning system, as the 11th typhoon of this year is expected to bring gales and heavy rain to southern and eastern parts of the country. Haikui is expected to bring downpours in most parts of Fujian from Monday to Wednesday, with the cumulative rainfall in some areas reaching 600 mm, said Huang Zhigang, chief service expert of the provincial meteorological bureau. (Xinhua/Guo Qi)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-TYPHOON-HAIKUI (CN)

(230904) -- ZHANGZHOU, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This mobile photo taken on Sept. 4, 2023 shows a waterlogged road in Longhai District, Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. China's national observatory on Monday morning issued a yellow alert for Typhoon Haikui, the third most severe warning in its four-tier typhoon warning system, as the 11th typhoon of this year is expected to bring gales and heavy rain to southern and eastern parts of the country. Haikui is expected to bring downpours in most parts of Fujian from Monday to Wednesday, with the cumulative rainfall in some areas reaching 600 mm, said Huang Zhigang, chief service expert of the provincial meteorological bureau. (Xinhua/Guo Qi)

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Beijing on high alert as heavy rain continues

STORY: Beijing on high alert as heavy rain continues DATELINE: July 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DENG QIYUAN, Fire rescue team, Haidian District 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO GUANCHAO, Beijing MTR Corporation Limited 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI ZHIGANG, Beijing Drainage Group Co., Ltd STORYLINE: China's capital Beijing has continued the highest level alert on Monday as downpours continue to lash the city. Meteorological authorities in Beijing maintained a red alert for rainstorms on Monday morning due to forecasts of torrential rain between 10 a.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, and warned that small- and medium-sized rivers could experience flash floods and landslides. As of 10 a.m. Monday, operations on 275 bus lines run by Beijing Public Transport Corporation were affected, and several train routes in the suburban areas suspended service. All scenic spots in the city were closed off, sport games suspended and res

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Green is Gold: China's green transformation

STORY: Green is Gold: China's green transformation DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:55 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of a vineyard in Ningxia 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN YUAN, Owner of Yuanshi Vineyard 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN YUAN, Owner of Yuanshi Vineyard 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YUAN YUAN, Owner of Yuanshi Vineyard 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YU XIAOJIA, Owner of Lansai Vineyard 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): GONG YOUFA, Local villager 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MARGARET TRACY ANDREWS, Liberian tourist 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): LI BAOSHENG, Tour raft rower 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI HUA, Homestay owner 11. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ZHANG WEI, General Manager of Guilin Esquel Textiles Company Limited 12. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): WU ZHAN, Local resident 13. SOUNDBITE 11 (Chinese): HU ZHIGANG, Official of Langshan Mountain Tourism Resort Management Office 14. SOUNDBITE 12 (Chinese): HU ZHIGANG, Official of Langshan Mountain Tourism Resort Mana

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China, New Zealand to further enhance science cooperation

STORY: China, New Zealand to further enhance science cooperation DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 6th China-New Zealand Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation 2. various of the China-New Zealand cooperation (in food, environmental and health sciences) STORYLINE: Science officials of China and New Zealand on Tuesday discussed ways to deepen cooperation in science and technology innovation in Wellington. Chinese Minister of Science and Technology Wang Zhigang and New Zealand's Research, Science and Innovation Minister Ayesha Verrall co-chaired the 6th China-New Zealand Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation. The two ministers discussed the signing of the next five-year roadmap of cooperation in science and technology, setting priority areas for deeper collaboration. Wang said science and technology was one of the important areas of cooperation between China and New Zealand.