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80th A-bomb anniversary

80th A-bomb anniversary

Japanese and U.S. military attaches in Islamabad hold a joint memorial ceremony on Aug. 6, 2025, with Pakistani military personnel and others attending, in the Pakistani capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city of Hiroshima.

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Sanseito party head Sohei Kamiya

Sanseito party head Sohei Kamiya

Sohei Kamiya, head of the opposition Sanseito party, attaches a rosette to the name of a party candidate assured of victory in the House of Councillors election in the early hours of July 21, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Upper house election in Japan

Upper house election in Japan

Tetsuo Saito (3rd from R), head of the Komeito party, the junior partner in Japan's ruling coalition, attaches a rosette to the name of a party candidate assured of victory in the House of Councillors election on July 20, 2025, at the party's headquarters in Tokyo.

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Upper house election in Japan

Upper house election in Japan

Tetsuo Saito (3rd from R), head of the Komeito party, the junior partner in Japan's ruling coalition, attaches a rosette to the name of a party candidate assured of victory in the House of Councillors election on July 20, 2025, at the party's headquarters in Tokyo.

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Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Vatican

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a little girl attaches a drawing to the in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Vatican

Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a little girl attaches a drawing to the in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roma, morte di Papa Francesco - Santo Rosario in memoria di Papa Francesco nel giorno della morte in San Pietro in Vaticano

Roma, morte di Papa Francesco - Santo Rosario in memoria di Papa Francesco nel giorno della morte in San Pietro in Vaticano

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a little girl attaches a drawing to the in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death.

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Roma, morte di Papa Francesco - Santo Rosario in memoria di Papa Francesco nel giorno della morte in San Pietro in Vaticano

Roma, morte di Papa Francesco - Santo Rosario in memoria di Papa Francesco nel giorno della morte in San Pietro in Vaticano

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a little girl attaches a drawing to the in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death.

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Roma, morte di Papa Francesco - Santo Rosario in memoria di Papa Francesco nel giorno della morte in San Pietro in Vaticano

Roma, morte di Papa Francesco - Santo Rosario in memoria di Papa Francesco nel giorno della morte in San Pietro in Vaticano

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a little girl attaches a drawing to the in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death.

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National Day of Slovak Republic marked with reception in Kyiv

National Day of Slovak Republic marked with reception in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - Military attaches attend the diplomatic reception on the occasion of the national holiday of the Slovak Republic, the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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National Day of Slovak Republic marked with reception in Kyiv

National Day of Slovak Republic marked with reception in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - Military attaches attend the diplomatic reception on the occasion of the national holiday of the Slovak Republic, the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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National Day of Slovak Republic marked with reception in Kyiv

National Day of Slovak Republic marked with reception in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - Military attaches attend the diplomatic reception on the occasion of the national holiday of the Slovak Republic, the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Int'l journalists conclude trip to Xinjiang

STORY: Int'l journalists conclude trip to Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the trip of international journalists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FAISAL SAID MOHAMMED MASOOD SAADI, Journalist with the View newspaper from Oman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AIDAN JONAH, Editor-in-chief of The Canada Files 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NATALIE BENELLI, Founder of independent media "neue presse" from Switzerland STORYLINE: A group of 17 journalists from 16 countries concluded a trip to NW. China's Xinjiang on Sunday. The trip started on June 15, taking the journalists to various places across Xinjiang. The journalists gained first-hand knowledge about Xinjiang via the trip. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FAISAL SAID MOHAMMED MASOOD SAADI, Journalist with the View newspaper from Oman "I have personally experienced the Chinese government's concern for Muslims and ethnic minorities. The government attaches great importance

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Pro-Palestinian Students Set Up Encampment Across Canada

Pro-Palestinian Students Set Up Encampment Across Canada

A protester attaches a banner to a tent at an encampment set up on the University of Toronto campus, ON, Canada on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Photo by Chris Young /CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Ottawa encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Ottawa encampment

A pro-Palestinian protester attaches posters to a fence at a University of Ottawa encampment at Tabaret Hall in Ottawa, Canda on May 1, 2024. Photo by Spencer Colby/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60 Afghan students awarded "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship"

STORY: 60 Afghan students awarded "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: A total of 60 students from Kabul University were awarded the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship," as an awarding ceremony kicked off Monday at Kabul University in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing said in a speech that China attaches great importance to China-Afghanistan cooperation in education and is committed to promoting the continuous development of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries. Chancellor of Kabul University Usama Aziz expressed his gratitude to China for providing scholarships to outstanding students of Kabul University, which will encourage Afghan students to grow better, and is also of great significance to promoting China-Afghanistan educational cooperation. Currently, more t

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-JIALU PAPER UMBRELLAS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-JIALU PAPER UMBRELLAS (CN)

(240124) -- WUYUAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man attaches paper covering to a bamboo frame while making a Jialu paper umbrella in Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province, Jan. 11, 2024. The Jialu paper umbrella is named after the village it originated over 800 years ago in Wuyuan of east China's Jiangxi Province. With bamboo frame and paper covering, this umbrella has to go through over 70 steps in its manufacturing procedure. Jialu paper umbrellas were displayed at the Milan Expo in 2015, and found their path to an international fashion show two years later. In 2021, the Jialu paper umbrella-making craft was inscribed as a national intangible cultural heritage. These umbrellas are now sold to over 28 countries and regions in the world. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-TRADITIONAL HIDE SKI (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-TRADITIONAL HIDE SKI (CN)

(231222) -- ALTAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman attaches rawhide onto a wood plank to make hide ski at a traditional hide ski store in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. The Altay region in Xinjiang is recognized as the "birthplace of human skiing," where the locals use hide skis, among the earliest types. Over time, these hide skis have transformed from traditional hunting tools to modern sports equipment, becoming a cultural symbol of the region and a popular product in tourism. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-TRADITIONAL HIDE SKI (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-TRADITIONAL HIDE SKI (CN)

(231222) -- ALTAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman attaches rawhide onto a wood plank to make hide ski at a traditional hide ski store in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. The Altay region in Xinjiang is recognized as the "birthplace of human skiing," where the locals use hide skis, among the earliest types. Over time, these hide skis have transformed from traditional hunting tools to modern sports equipment, becoming a cultural symbol of the region and a popular product in tourism. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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Visit of homegrown jets shows national support for HK's aviation industry: John Lee

STORY: Visit of homegrown jets shows national support for HK's aviation industry: John Lee SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the jets 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. various of the jets STORYLINE: The visit of China's homegrown passenger aircraft C919 and ARJ21 to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is of great significance and shows the country's support for Hong Kong's aviation sector, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday. The two aircraft arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. For C919, China's first homegrown large jetliner that has secured over 1,000 orders, it was its maiden flight outside the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive "This first visit of the two homegrown passenger aircraft fully shows that our country attaches great importance to the development of Hong Kong

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Sudan's sovereign council stresses commitment to facilitating work of humanitarian workers

STORY: Sudan's sovereign council stresses commitment to facilitating work of humanitarian workers SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SULEIMAN AL-DABAILO, Deputy Chairman of the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies 3. various of the forum STORYLINE: Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council on Thursday stressed its commitment to facilitating the work of humanitarian workers and overcoming relevant obstacles. The commitment was made at a forum on humanitarian response held by the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies in Port Sudan, the capital city of the eastern Red Sea State. Suleiman Al-Dabailo, deputy chairman of the committee, said his country attaches great importance to facilitating the work of humanitarian workers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SULEIMAN AL-DABAILO, Deputy Chairman of the Joint National Committee for Humanitarian Emergencies

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LAOS-VIENTIANE-PM-XINHUA-MEETING

LAOS-VIENTIANE-PM-XINHUA-MEETING

(231207) -- VIENTIANE, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (R) meets with Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, in Vientiane, Laos, Dec. 7, 2023. Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said here on Thursday that Laos attaches great importance to the development of news, culture and tourism, and hopes to strengthen cooperation with China in these sectors to attract more Chinese tourists. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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New cedar ball in western Japan shrine

New cedar ball in western Japan shrine

A shrine maiden attaches a wooden tag onto a fresh green "osugidama" cedar ball at Omiwa Shrine, known for enshrining the god of sake, in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 13, 2023.

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Kibbutz Be’eri Massacre Aftermath - Israel

Kibbutz Be’eri Massacre Aftermath - Israel

An Israeli Defence Force soldier attaches an Israeli flag to his Merkava tank close to Kibbutz Be’eri as he prepare for a possible ground invasion of Gaza from Israel. Netivot, Israel, October 20, 2023. Photo by Oliver Marsden/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osiris-REx Returns Sample Of Asteroid To Earth

Osiris-REx Returns Sample Of Asteroid To Earth

Handout photo shows On Scene Commander of Recovery Jasmine Nakayama attaches the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission to a helicopter for transport to the cleanroom, Sunday, September 24, 2023, shortly after the capsule landed at the Department of Defense's Utah Test and Training Range. The sample was collected from the asteroid Bennu in October 2020 by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Photo by Keegan Barber/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osiris-REx Returns Sample Of Asteroid To Earth

Osiris-REx Returns Sample Of Asteroid To Earth

Handout photo shows On Scene Commander of Recovery Jasmine Nakayama attaches the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission to a helicopter for transport to the cleanroom, Sunday, September 24, 2023, shortly after the capsule landed at the Department of Defense's Utah Test and Training Range. The sample was collected from the asteroid Bennu in October 2020 by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Photo by Keegan Barber/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osiris-REx Returns Sample Of Asteroid To Earth

Osiris-REx Returns Sample Of Asteroid To Earth

Handout photo shows On Scene Commander of Recovery Jasmine Nakayama attaches the sample return capsule from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission to a helicopter for transport to the cleanroom, Sunday, September 24, 2023, shortly after the capsule landed at the Department of Defense's Utah Test and Training Range. The sample was collected from the asteroid Bennu in October 2020 by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Photo by Keegan Barber/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise concludes successfully

STORY: China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise concludes successfully DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:36 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the joint humanitarian rescue exercise 2. various of Wang Shuqian, representative of the Chinese observation group 3. various of Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha speaking 4. various of awarding certificates to outstanding soldiers 5. various of handing over medical supplies to Cambodia 6. various of the activities STORYLINE: The China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise came to a successful end on Thursday at the Royal Cambodian Army's Special Forces Command in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha and leader of the Chinese observation group Wang Shuqian, as well as military attaches of foreign countries to Cambodia attended the closing ceremony in which a joint humanitarian rescue exercise was performed by both militaries. In the

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Afghan caretaker gov't attaches great importance to ties with China: spokesman

STORY: Afghan caretaker gov't attaches great importance to ties with China: spokesman DATELINE: Aug. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't 3. various of Chinese aid in Kabul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't 5. various of Chinese aid to earthquake victims 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't STORYLINE: The Afghan caretaker government attaches great importance to ties with neighboring China and appreciates China's role in the Afghan issue, the administration's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): ZABIHULLAH MUJAHID, Spokesman of Afghan caretaker gov't "Our relationship with China is very important, and we attach great importance to it, especially in the economic and diplomatic sectors. China has helped the voice of Afghan people heard on the world stag

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AFGHANISTAN-KANDAHAR-CARETAKER GOV'T-SPOKESMAN-INTERVIEW

AFGHANISTAN-KANDAHAR-CARETAKER GOV'T-SPOKESMAN-INTERVIEW

(230814) -- KANDAHAR, Aug. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chief spokesman of the Afghan caretaker government Zabihullah Mujahid is seen during an interview with Xinhua in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Afghan caretaker gov't attaches great importance to China, says spokesman" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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China's booming NEV market provides opportunities for foreign automakers

STORY: China's booming NEV market provides opportunities for foreign automakers DATELINE: July 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): OLIVER BLUME, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIANG HUAISHENG, General Manager, Vitesco Automotive Electronics (Changchun) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The new energy vehicle (NEV) market in China has provided opportunities for foreign automakers. The latest official figures show, in the first half of this year, China's NEV sales surged 44.1 percent year on year to nearly 3.75 million units. Many global automakers are eyeing the potential of the consumer market in the NEV sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): OLIVER BLUME, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG "We have noticed that China's NEV market is growing rapidly. Volkswagen has very ambitious transformation goals. On the one hand, Volkswagen attaches great importance to sustainability.

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Promotion event on China Int'l Import Expo held in Istanbul, Türkiye

STORY: Promotion event on China Int'l Import Expo held in Istanbul, Türkiye DATELINE: July 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of the 6th China International Import Expo promotion meeting 3. various of cooperation signing ceremony STORYLINE: A promotion for the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was launched in Türkiye's cultural and financial hub Istanbul on Wednesday. Several Turkish business associations and representatives of Chinese companies attended the event. During the promotion, Liu Shaobin, Chinese ambassador to Türkiye, said the event showed that China attaches great importance to developing and deepening cooperation between the two countries. Türkiye has participated in the CIIE for five consecutive years, said Liu, noting that through the Expo, Türkiye's exports to China have exceeded 500 million U.S. dollars. Ning Feng, president of the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Sha

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A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes ( Synchiropus splendidus ) mating in Permuteran Bay, Bali Indonesia on May 2023. The mandarinfish is most famous for its distinctive mating ritual. Under the dimmed light of sunset hours, mandarinfish couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the water’s surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and eggs (around 200 eggs). Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes ( Synchiropus splendidus ) mating in Permuteran Bay, Bali Indonesia on May 2023. The mandarinfish is most famous for its distinctive mating ritual. Under the dimmed light of sunset hours, mandarinfish couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the water’s surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and eggs (around 200 eggs). Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes ( Synchiropus splendidus ) mating in Permuteran Bay, Bali Indonesia on May 2023. The mandarinfish is most famous for its distinctive mating ritual. Under the dimmed light of sunset hours, mandarinfish couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the water’s surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and eggs (around 200 eggs). Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes ( Synchiropus splendidus ) mating in Permuteran Bay, Bali Indonesia on May 2023. The mandarinfish is most famous for its distinctive mating ritual. Under the dimmed light of sunset hours, mandarinfish couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the water’s surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and eggs (around 200 eggs). Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes ( Synchiropus splendidus ) mating in Permuteran Bay, Bali Indonesia on May 2023. The mandarinfish is most famous for its distinctive mating ritual. Under the dimmed light of sunset hours, mandarinfish couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the water’s surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and eggs (around 200 eggs). Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes ( Synchiropus splendidus ) mating in Permuteran Bay, Bali Indonesia on May 2023. The mandarinfish is most famous for its distinctive mating ritual. Under the dimmed light of sunset hours, mandarinfish couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the water’s surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and eggs (around 200 eggs). Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes ( Synchiropus splendidus ) mating in Permuteran Bay, Bali Indonesia on May 2023. The mandarinfish is most famous for its distinctive mating ritual. Under the dimmed light of sunset hours, mandarinfish couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the water’s surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and eggs (around 200 eggs). Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes mating - Bali Indonesia

A couple of mandarin fishes ( Synchiropus splendidus ) mating in Permuteran Bay, Bali Indonesia on May 2023. The mandarinfish is most famous for its distinctive mating ritual. Under the dimmed light of sunset hours, mandarinfish couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the water’s surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and eggs (around 200 eggs). Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

(230323) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers and military equipment for the Cambodia-China "Golden Dragon 2023" joint military exercise are pictured at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Center in Cambodia, March 23, 2023. The joint military exercise kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on security operations for major events and humanitarian rescue. General Hun Manet, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the Royal Cambodian Army of Cambodia, and Major General Chen Mintian, deputy chief of staff of Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, attended the opening ceremony. The event was also participated by military attaches from various countries to Cambodia, and observers from a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

(230323) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese soldiers attend the Cambodia-China "Golden Dragon 2023" joint military exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Center in Cambodia, March 23, 2023. The joint military exercise kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on security operations for major events and humanitarian rescue. General Hun Manet, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the Royal Cambodian Army of Cambodia, and Major General Chen Mintian, deputy chief of staff of Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, attended the opening ceremony. The event was also participated by military attaches from various countries to Cambodia, and observers from a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

(230323) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian soldiers attend the Cambodia-China "Golden Dragon 2023" joint military exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Center in Cambodia, March 23, 2023. The joint military exercise kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on security operations for major events and humanitarian rescue. General Hun Manet, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the Royal Cambodian Army of Cambodia, and Major General Chen Mintian, deputy chief of staff of Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, attended the opening ceremony. The event was also participated by military attaches from various countries to Cambodia, and observers from a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG CHHNANG-CHINA-JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE-GOLDEN DRAGON 2023

(230323) -- KAMPONG CHHNANG, March 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese soldiers attend the Cambodia-China "Golden Dragon 2023" joint military exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Center in Cambodia, March 23, 2023. The joint military exercise kicked off here on Thursday, focusing on security operations for major events and humanitarian rescue. General Hun Manet, deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the Royal Cambodian Army of Cambodia, and Major General Chen Mintian, deputy chief of staff of Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, attended the opening ceremony. The event was also participated by military attaches from various countries to Cambodia, and observers from a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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Russian people respect President Xi very much: Russian sinologist

STORY: Russian people respect President Xi very much: Russian sinologist DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Russia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): GALINA KULIKOVA, First deputy chairperson of the Russia-China Friendship Association 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): GALINA KULIKOVA, First deputy chairperson of the Russia-China Friendship Association 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): GALINA KULIKOVA, First deputy chairperson of the Russia-China Friendship Association 5. various of views of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Russian): GALINA KULIKOVA, First deputy chairperson of the Russia-China Friendship Association STORYLINE: A Russian scholar said Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia shows that China attaches great importance to bilateral relations and will promote practical cooperation between the two countries. Galina Kulikova is the first deputy chairperson of the Russia-China Friendship Association. Sh

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Chinese modernization embraces masses, in harmony with nature: Turkish party official

STORY: Chinese modernization embraces masses, in harmony with nature: Turkish party official DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman, Patriotic Party of Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman, Patriotic Party of Türkiye STORYLINE: Dogu Perincek, chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye, said Chinese modernization is a modernization that embraces the masses and enjoys harmony between humanity and nature. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman, Patriotic Party of Türkiye "The modernization of the People's Republic of China has followed a path that embraces the Chinese society as a whole and attaches importance to the spiritual enrichment while advocating harmony between humanity and nature, and developing by sharing. Chinese modernization is through Chinese socialism. Therefore, it's a modernization that embraces the broader masses and a modernization that sets an example

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U.S.-SAN DIEGO-CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

U.S.-SAN DIEGO-CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

(230205) -- SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy attaches a note of wishes on the wish tree at San Diego Zoo, in San Diego, California, the United States, on Feb. 4, 2023. The San Diego Zoo, which has the largest number of annual visitors among U.S. zoos, kicked off a two-day special event on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. (Photo by Zeng Hui/ Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN DIEGO-CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

U.S.-SAN DIEGO-CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

(230205) -- SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman attaches a note of wishes on the wish tree at San Diego Zoo, in San Diego, California, the United States, on Feb. 4, 2023. The San Diego Zoo, which has the largest number of annual visitors among U.S. zoos, kicked off a two-day special event on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. (Photo by Zeng Hui/ Xinhua)

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Tunisia to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields: president

STORY: Tunisia to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields: president DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of archaeological site of Carthage in the suburb of Tunis 2. various of reception of Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li 3. various of Tunisian President Kais Saied accepting the credentials presented by Wan 4. various of Sino-Tunisian cooperation 5. various of the first China-Arab States Summit 6. various of cityscape in Tunis STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Thursday that his country wishes to further strengthen cooperation with China in various fields. He made the remarks during his meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li, when Saied accepted the credentials of the newly appointed ambassador. Saied said that Tunisia attaches great importance to developing relations with China and appreciates China's long-term development assistance and valuable support. The first China-Arab States Summit has provided

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Fast Retailing to enter Indonesian market

Fast Retailing to enter Indonesian market

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Naoki Otoma (R), group executive vice president of Fast Retailing Co., attaches a Uniqlo logo on a world map at a press conference in Jakarta on Feb. 13, 2013. Fast Retailing said it aims to set up its first Uniqlo casual clothing store in Indonesia in May or June and open nine more at an early date with a view to expanding operations in emerging Southeast Asian markets.

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