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China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall

STORY: China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flood-hit areas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG ZHOUJI, Resident, Sucun Village, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG HUIYAN, Resident, Gaoliang Village, Zhijin County, Guizhou Province STORYLINE: Heavy rainfall will continue to batter a large portion of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, weather forecasters said on Tuesday. China's National Meteorological Center renewed a red alert for heavy rainfall, the most severe alert in the country's weather warning system. Floods have occurred in several rivers. Rescue and evacuation efforts are underway in multiple flood-hit areas. In low-lying rural areas of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, a mother who had just given birth was transferred with her family to a safe place. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows rescuers discharging water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tao Liang)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows rescuers discharging water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers discharge water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2024. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows rescuers discharging water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers discharge water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2024. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rescuers discharge water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2024. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows rescuers discharging water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers discharge water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2024. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows rescuers discharging water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2024 shows rescuers discharging water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers discharge water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2024. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-WATER DISCHARGE (CN)

(240623) -- BIJIE, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers discharge water from a ponding area in Zhijin County of Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 23, 2024. Recent heavy rainfalls created ponding areas in Zhijin County of Bijie City, and local rescuers carried out missions to discharge the excess water so as to eliminate potential risks. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BAISHUIHE BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240319) -- ZHIJIN, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows the construction site of Baishuihe bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway in southwest China's Guizhou Province. The Baishuihe bridge, with a length of 833.5 meters, has completed the bridge deck installation recently. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BAISHUIHE BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240319) -- ZHIJIN, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker works at the construction site of Baishuihe bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 19, 2024. The Baishuihe bridge, with a length of 833.5 meters, has completed the bridge deck installation recently. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BAISHUIHE BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240319) -- ZHIJIN, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows the construction site of Baishuihe bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway in southwest China's Guizhou Province. The Baishuihe bridge, with a length of 833.5 meters, has completed the bridge deck installation recently. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BAISHUIHE BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240319) -- ZHIJIN, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows the construction site of Baishuihe bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway in southwest China's Guizhou Province. The Baishuihe bridge, with a length of 833.5 meters, has completed the bridge deck installation recently. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BAISHUIHE BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240319) -- ZHIJIN, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers work at the construction site of Baishuihe bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 19, 2024. The Baishuihe bridge, with a length of 833.5 meters, has completed the bridge deck installation recently. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-BAISHUIHE BRIDGE-CONSTRUCTION (CN)

(240319) -- ZHIJIN, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers work at the construction site of Baishuihe bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 19, 2024. The Baishuihe bridge, with a length of 833.5 meters, has completed the bridge deck installation recently. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-STUDENTS-CAVE EXPLORATION (CN)

(230704) -- GUIYANG, July 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from No. 8 Middle School in Bijie visit Zhijin Cave in Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Cave exploration offers students immersive learning experiences" (Xinhua/Xiang Dingjie)

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Explore ecological museum dedicated to unique Miao community in SW China

STORY: Explore ecological museum dedicated to unique Miao community in SW China DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of the area in southwest China's Guizhou 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LUO GANG, Director of Liuzhi Suojia Ecological Museum 3. various of Miao ethnic people 4. various of the museum 5. various of Miao ethnic people participating in activities in the museum STORYLINE: The Liuzhi Suojia Ecological Museum in Gaoxing Village of southwest China's Guizhou Province is dedicated to the protection of the culture of a unique branch of the Miao people. Living deep in the mountains at the juncture of the Liuzhi region and Zhijin county in Guizhou, this branch of the Miao people is recognizable for their unique hairstyle, featuring a headpiece shaped like a pair of long horns. With a population of around 5,000, the small community lives a self-sufficient life through farming and weaving. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LUO GANG, Director of Liuzhi

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Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

YOKOHAMA, Japan - (From L) South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Jong Deok, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hakubun Shimomura and Chinese Vice Minister of Culture Yang Zhijin pose for photos as they meet in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014.

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin works in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 17, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 17, 2018 shows Francois' leaf monkeys in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin records Francois' leaf monkeys with a mobile phone in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 17, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin observes Francois' leaf monkeys in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 17, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin observes Francois' leaf monkeys through binoculars in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 17, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 17, 2022 shows a view of the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Zhijin observes Francois' leaf monkeys through binoculars in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China, March 16, 2022. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-FRANCOIS' LEAF MONKEY-GUARDIAN (CN)

(220324) -- GUIYANG, March 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on March 17, 2022 shows a view of the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve in Guizhou Province, southwest China. Xiao Zhijin has been working in the Mayanghe National Nature Reserve for 33 years, researching and guarding Francois' leaf monkeys. Also known as Francois' langur, the species is one of China's most endangered wild animals and is under top national-level protection. It is also one of the endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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Japan, China, S. Korea decide on 3 cities to host culture events

YOKOHAMA, Japan - (From L) South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Jong Deok, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hakubun Shimomura and Chinese Vice Minister of Culture Yang Zhijin pose for photos as they meet in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2014. (Kyodo)