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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen and the nearby bay in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view of a bay nearby Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a cable car system for transporting coal at midnight in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen and the nearby bay in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen and the nearby bay in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view of Longyearbyen Airport in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen and the nearby bay in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view of a bay nearby Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen and the nearby bay in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen and the nearby bay in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view of Longyearbyen Airport in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a cable car system for transporting coal at midnight in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen and the nearby bay in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen and the nearby bay in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

NORWAY-SVALBARD-MIDNIGHT-VIEW

(240620) -- SVALBARD, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a midnight view in Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole. As one of the northernmost towns on Earth, Longyearbyen has four months of continuous daylight and four months of lasting darkness each year. From late April to late August, the sun never sets, treating visitors to the spectacle of the "midnight sun." (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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Nonpartisan meeting over imperial succession

Nonpartisan meeting over imperial succession

Lawmakers of Japanese ruling and opposition parties resume a meeting in Tokyo on May 17, 2024, after a hiatus of about two years and four months to discuss ways to ensure stable imperial succession.

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Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong double in first 4 months

STORY: Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong double in first 4 months SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 / File DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Hong Kong 2. SOUNDBITE (Cantonese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) STORYLINE: Hong Kong saw 3.4 million visitor arrivals in April, up around 20 percent year on year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board said Tuesday. In the first four months of this year, Hong Kong registered about 14.62 million tourist arrivals, doubling the number of the same period last year, the tourism board said in a press release. Data showed that in April, Hong Kong recorded about 2.48 million visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Cantonese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) "The HKSAR government will roll out a series of measures to attract tourists and make them feel at home and experience the charm of Hong K

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

(231115) -- LONGYEARBYEN, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows a cabin for mailboxes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole, where a polar night lasting up to four months takes place each year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

(231115) -- LONGYEARBYEN, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows a parking lot in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole, where a polar night lasting up to four months takes place each year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

(231115) -- LONGYEARBYEN, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows a shop in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole, where a polar night lasting up to four months takes place each year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

(231115) -- LONGYEARBYEN, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows a street in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole, where a polar night lasting up to four months takes place each year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

(231115) -- LONGYEARBYEN, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows a street in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole, where a polar night lasting up to four months takes place each year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

NORWAY-SVALBARD-POLAR NIGHT

(231115) -- LONGYEARBYEN, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows a restaurant in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen is situated within the Svalbard archipelago at a latitude of approximately 78 degrees north, about 1,300 kilometers from the North Pole, where a polar night lasting up to four months takes place each year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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China, Indonesia eye stronger ties via "Two Countries, Twin Parks"

STORY: China, Indonesia eye stronger ties via "Two Countries, Twin Parks" DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pemalang district 2. various of the prawn farm 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa): JONI SETYAWAN, Seasoned Indonesian prawn farmer 4. various of the production line of Fujian MiaoTianHui Food Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN QING'AN, Legal representative of Indonesian subsidiary of Fujian MiaoTianHui Food Co., Ltd. 6. various of Fuqing Zhaohua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE XIAOQIANG, Deputy general manager, Fuqing Zhaohua Aquatic Food Co., Ltd. 8. various of the project between China and Indonesia STORYLINE: In the Pemalang district of Indonesia's Central Java province, a prawn farm, covering about 70,000 square meters, was built by a Chinese company in 2021. Once the prawn larvae here are four months old, they will undergo processing and be shipped to Fuzhou, capital city of east China's Fujian Province, abou

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Main construction phase of Dateng Gorge irrigation system completed

STORY: Main construction phase of Dateng Gorge irrigation system completed DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the project STORYLINE: The core construction phase of an irrigation system to supply water to over 66,000 hectares of farmland was completed on Saturday in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The Dateng Gorge Water Conservancy project started in 2014 and is located in the Pearl River Basin, in Guiping City. This project is a crucial part of the country's water network to control floods, facilitate shipping, generate electricity, and provide irrigation. With a total investment of 8 billion yuan (about 1.1 billion U.S. dollars), the core construction process of the irrigation system was completed four months ahead of schedule, according to the constructors. China is accelerating the construction of water conservancy projects amid efforts to expand domestic demand, stabilize its economy, and promote high-q

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

PM Mark Rutte Announces Leaving Politics

Mark Rutte is leaving politics. In his statement prior to the debate on the fall of his fourth cabinet, he said that he would not be the leader of the VVD again. He still wants to stay on as outgoing prime minister for the time being. The cabinet fell on Friday evening about migration policy. After months of discussion about measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers, the four coalition parties concluded that they would not be able to reach an agreement together. The Hague, Netherlands on July 10, 2023. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese local gov'ts see steady fiscal revenue growth, sending positive signs

STORY: Chinese local gov'ts see steady fiscal revenue growth, sending positive signs DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PUAH TZE SHYANG, CEO, CapitaLand Investment (China) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAURO DE FELIP, General manager, Ferrero China STORYLINE: According to China's Ministry of Finance, the country's fiscal revenue maintained steady growth momentum in the first four months of this year. From January to April, the fiscal revenue expanded 11.9 percent year on year to nearly 8.32 trillion yuan (about 1.19 trillion U.S. dollars). During the period, the central government collected around 3.76 trillion yuan in fiscal revenue, up 8.6 percent, and local governments collected over 4.56 trillion yuan, surging 14.8 percent. The ministry said that the increase was partly driven by China's continued economic recovery. Foreign business leaders have expressed confidence in the Chinese economy, believing the

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Taicang Port Export Trade

Taicang Port Export Trade

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 24, 2023 - A batch of 4,396 vehicles are about to be exported to Europe via ro-ro wheels at the Taicang Port Automobile Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 24, 2023. From January to April this year, Taicang Port completed the throughput of domestic and foreign trade of 143,400 vehicles, including 91,500 exported vehicles. Taicang Customs recently released statistics, in the first four months of this year, the import and export of Taicang, Jiangsu Province, 34.51 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year.

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Taicang Port Export Trade

Taicang Port Export Trade

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 24, 2023 - A batch of 4,396 vehicles are about to be exported to Europe via ro-ro wheels at the Taicang Port Automobile Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 24, 2023. From January to April this year, Taicang Port completed the throughput of domestic and foreign trade of 143,400 vehicles, including 91,500 exported vehicles. Taicang Customs recently released statistics, in the first four months of this year, the import and export of Taicang, Jiangsu Province, 34.51 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year.

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Taicang Port Export Trade

Taicang Port Export Trade

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 24, 2023 - A batch of 4,396 vehicles are about to be exported to Europe via ro-ro wheels at the Taicang Port Automobile Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 24, 2023. From January to April this year, Taicang Port completed the throughput of domestic and foreign trade of 143,400 vehicles, including 91,500 exported vehicles. Taicang Customs recently released statistics, in the first four months of this year, the import and export of Taicang, Jiangsu Province, 34.51 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year.

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Taicang Port Export Trade

Taicang Port Export Trade

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 24, 2023 - A batch of 4,396 vehicles are about to be exported to Europe via ro-ro wheels at the Taicang Port Automobile Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 24, 2023. From January to April this year, Taicang Port completed the throughput of domestic and foreign trade of 143,400 vehicles, including 91,500 exported vehicles. Taicang Customs recently released statistics, in the first four months of this year, the import and export of Taicang, Jiangsu Province, 34.51 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year.

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Taicang Port Export Trade

Taicang Port Export Trade

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 24, 2023 - A batch of 4,396 vehicles are about to be exported to Europe via ro-ro wheels at the Taicang Port Automobile Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 24, 2023. From January to April this year, Taicang Port completed the throughput of domestic and foreign trade of 143,400 vehicles, including 91,500 exported vehicles. Taicang Customs recently released statistics, in the first four months of this year, the import and export of Taicang, Jiangsu Province, 34.51 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year.

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Taicang Port Export Trade

Taicang Port Export Trade

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 24, 2023 - A batch of 4,396 vehicles are about to be exported to Europe via ro-ro wheels at the Taicang Port Automobile Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 24, 2023. From January to April this year, Taicang Port completed the throughput of domestic and foreign trade of 143,400 vehicles, including 91,500 exported vehicles. Taicang Customs recently released statistics, in the first four months of this year, the import and export of Taicang, Jiangsu Province, 34.51 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year.

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Taicang Port Export Trade

Taicang Port Export Trade

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 24, 2023 - A batch of 4,396 vehicles are about to be exported to Europe via ro-ro wheels at the Taicang Port Automobile Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 24, 2023. From January to April this year, Taicang Port completed the throughput of domestic and foreign trade of 143,400 vehicles, including 91,500 exported vehicles. Taicang Customs recently released statistics, in the first four months of this year, the import and export of Taicang, Jiangsu Province, 34.51 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year.

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Taicang Port Export Trade

Taicang Port Export Trade

SUZHOU, CHINA - MAY 24, 2023 - A batch of 4,396 vehicles are about to be exported to Europe via ro-ro wheels at the Taicang Port Automobile Terminal in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 24, 2023. From January to April this year, Taicang Port completed the throughput of domestic and foreign trade of 143,400 vehicles, including 91,500 exported vehicles. Taicang Customs recently released statistics, in the first four months of this year, the import and export of Taicang, Jiangsu Province, 34.51 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% over the same period last year.

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