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Men's pole vault entered uncharted territory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, as Sweden's Armand Duplantis cleared 6.30 meters to break the world record for the 14th time. The event saw nine championship records fall, with American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaking a 42-year-old championship record in women's 400m. The 2027 athletics worlds will be held at the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" in Beijing. This file photo taken on Sept. 15, 2025 shows Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing with the screen showing his new world record after the men's pole vault final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - A pair of Oriental white storks take care of their chicks in a nest on a power transmission tower in Xinghua city, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Oriental white storks guard a bird's nest on a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Power workers install bird protection panels under the bird nest of an Oriental white stork at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Oriental white storks guard a bird's nest on a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Oriental white storks guard a bird's nest on a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - A pair of Oriental white storks take care of their chicks in a nest on a power transmission tower in Xinghua city, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - A pair of Oriental white storks take care of their chicks in a nest on a power transmission tower in Xinghua city, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Power workers replace insulator strings contaminated with bird droppings under the bird's nest of an Oriental white stork at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Oriental white storks guard a bird's nest on a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Power workers replace insulator strings contaminated with bird droppings under the bird's nest of an Oriental white stork at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Power workers replace insulator strings contaminated with bird droppings under the bird's nest of an Oriental white stork at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Oriental white storks guard a bird's nest on a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Power workers install bird protection panels under the bird nest of an Oriental white stork at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Power workers install bird protection panels under the bird nest of an Oriental white stork at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Power workers replace insulator strings contaminated with bird droppings under the bird's nest of an Oriental white stork at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Power workers install bird protection panels under the bird nest of an Oriental white stork at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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A Bird's Nest on A Power Tower in Xinghua

XINGHUA, CHINA - APRIL 22, 2024 - Electric workers carry equipment to replace insulator strings contaminated with bird droppings at a power transmission tower in Xinghua, Jiangsu province, China, April 22, 2024.

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Graffiti in Arabic that says "bird's nest" or "to sustain". Haifa is one of the cities that is considered "mixed" - Jews, Palestinians and Christians live there. In 1948, the war was fought, following which the State of Israel was founded, but for the Palestinians it was the Nakba, expulsion and flight from their homes to the neighboring Arab countries: Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, etc. Lower Town, Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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92nd Houston Rodeo held in Texas, U.S.

STORY: 92nd Houston Rodeo held in Texas, U.S. SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:12 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 92nd Rodeo STORYLINE: The three-week 92nd Houston Rodeo entered its last week. Coinciding with the local schools' spring break, the number of visitors surged. The event is divided into sections including the carnival, AGVENTURE, livestock exhibits, cowboy competitions, concerts, and more. The AGVENTURE area provides visitors with an all-around introduction to agriculture, where they can see nearly every type of livestock and interact with them up close. At the carnival, visitors can indulge in a variety of foods while having a great time, with the iconic La Grande XL Ferris wheel offering a bird's-eye view of the livestock show. Houston Rodeo started in 1932 as a regional event and later became one of the largest of its kind in the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-KEY PROJECTS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(230707) -- XIONG'AN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 4, 2023 shows a bird's eye view of the start-up area in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. China announced plans to establish the Xiong'an New Area on April 1, 2017, located about 100 km southwest of Beijing, aiming to build the area into a national model of high-quality development and a new engine for the modern economic system. The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on June 30, 2023 to review the guidelines on a raft of policies and measures supporting the high-standard and high-quality construction of the Xiong'an New Area. The focus of the work involving Xiong'an has shifted to high-quality construction and high-level management, the meeting pointed out. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)

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CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-RCEP MEMBER COUNTRIES (CN)

(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member introduces edible bird's nests from Indonesia to a visitor at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 12, 2023. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Fan Yuqing)

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CHINA-HAINAN-CICPE-RCEP MEMBER COUNTRIES (CN)

(230412) -- HAIKOU, April 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 11, 2023 shows edible bird's nests produced in Malaysia at the third China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. The third China International Consumer Products Expo held in the southern province of Hainan has seen active participation from enterprises of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries, such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Thailand. The enterprises come from important consumer sectors like fragrances and flavors, cosmetics, food, and health products. By attending the expo, enterprises of RCEP member countries not only have the opportunity to enhance their brand image, but also to take advantage of the expo's spillover effects and Hainan's tax exemption policies to enter the vast Chinese consumer market. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows an auditorium of the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai on March 16, 2023 (above, taken by Fang Zhe) and an undated file photo of the same place in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage bu

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows a classroom of the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai on March 18, 2023 (above, taken by Fang Zhe) and an undated file photo of the same place in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage buil

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows a view of the site of Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, a heritage building which is now home to the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows a view of the site of Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, a heritage building which is now home to the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view.

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, March 18, 2023. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage building by the Shanghai municipal government in 1994. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows a view of the building of the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage building by the Shanghai municipal government in 1994. (X

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows a view of the site of Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, a heritage building which is now home to the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows a view of the site of Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, a heritage building which is now home to the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, March 18, 2023. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage building by the Shanghai municipal government in 1994. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 16, 2023 shows a view of the site of Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, a heritage building which is now home to the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view.

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows an interior view of the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage building by the Shanghai municipal government in 1994. (Xinhua/Xin Men

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the lobby of the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai on March 18, 2023 (above, taken by Fang Zhe) and an undated file photo of the same place in east China's Shanghai. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage buildi

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, March 18, 2023. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage building by the Shanghai municipal government in 1994. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HERITAGE BUILDING-RENOVATION (CN)

(230324) -- SHANGHAI, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, March 18, 2023. The Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education, one of the earliest technical schools in east China's Shanghai, has finished its renovation and has been transformed into the Design Innovation Institute Shanghai, with the original architecture well preserved. The building was built in 1934 according to the will of British tycoon Henry Lester (1840-1926), one of the richest merchants in Shanghai of his time. He donated almost all of his assets to build a hospital, a medical institute and the technical school, along with other philanthropic projects. Blending Gothic Revival and Art Deco architecture, the Henry Lester Institute of Technical Education building resembles a ship when seen from a distance or a jet from a bird's-eye view. It was listed as a heritage building by the Shanghai municipal government in 1994. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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(SP)SWITZERLAND-LAUSANNE-INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC MUSEUM

(230322) -- LAUSANNE, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man looks at a replica of the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, at the International Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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IOC mission values sites for Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics bid

BEIJING, China, March 27 Kyodo - Alexander Zhukov (2nd from R), head of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission, visits the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in the Chinese capital on March 24, 2015, during an inspection tour to evaluate Beijing's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics. (Pool photo)

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Wild swans arrive in China's Korla to spend winter

STORY: Wild swans arrive in China's Korla to spend winter DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wild swans wintering in Korla 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TURSUN AHMAD, Leader of the "swan squad" 3. various of wild swans STORYLINE: The number of wild swans spending the winter in Korla, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since this year has reached more than 480. The birds, under second-class national protection, have been spending winters in the city since 2006. Korla has set up a special "swan squad" to monitor the bird's number, feed and offer assistance. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TURSUN AHMAD, Leader of the "swan squad" "Swans like nothing greasy or salty, so we chose to feed them plain naan bread, with no oil, no salt, which are good for their health. We check the number of swans every day. There are over 400 swans today. We ordered 250 pieces of naan for them." With the care, the number of wild swans has been increasing

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World's 1st Formula E season begins in Beijing

BEIJING, China - A racing car of Amiln Auri driven by Takuma Sato of Japan runs past the Bird's Nest National Stadium in Beijing, the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, during a qualifying session for the Formula E all-electric auto race on Sept. 13, 2014, the opening day of the first all-electric global racing season. The FIA, the motor racing governing body, will hold 10 races in cities around the world until June next year.

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World's 1st Formula E season begins in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Racing cars hum past the Bird's Nest National Stadium in Beijing, the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, during the Formula E all-electric auto race on Sept. 13, 2014, the opening day of the first all-electric global racing season. The FIA, the motor racing governing body, will hold 10 races in cities around the world until June next year.

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Tokyo governor in China

BEIJING, China - Photo taken April 25, 2014, shows Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe under the hazy skies of Beijing after a visit to the National Stadium (back), the main venue for the 2008 Olympics, also known as the "Bird's Nest," in the Chinese capital.

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Tokyo governor in China

BEIJING, China - Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe (front) visits the National Stadium in Beijing, the main venue for the 2008 Olympics, also known as the "Bird's Nest," on April 25, 2014.

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Tokyo governor in China

BEIJING, China - Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe (front) visits the National Stadium in Beijing, the main venue for the 2008 Olympics, also known as the "Bird's Nest," on April 25, 2014.

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Tree-shaped landscape in north China

STORY: Tree-shaped landscape in north China DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: BAYANNUR, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of tree-shaped landscape STORYLINE: From a bird's eye view, the tree-shaped landscape of Chaoge Mountain in Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia just like a vivid Chinese ink painting. According to geologists, the land surface has formed various of gullies after years of rain and mountain torrents. At sunrise and sunset, the meandering riverbed glows with more color. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bayannur, China. (XHTV)

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Crested ibis on Sado Island

TOKYO, Japan - A crested ibis flies on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, on April 26, 2010. During the breeding season, the bird's head, crest, neck and back are grey.

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Beijing Olympic stadium turns into race circuit

BEIJING, China - Racing cars run through an ad hoc circuit during the Race of Champions competition at the Bird's Nest national stadium in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2009. Former star driver Michael Schumacher also took part in the race.

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Beijing Olympic stadium turns into race circuit

BEIJING, China - Racing cars run through an ad hoc circuit during the Race of Champions competition at the Bird's Nest national stadium in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2009. Former star driver Michael Schumacher also took part in the race.

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Some 34,000 people practice Tai Chi in Beijing

BEIJING, China - People practice Tai Chi outside the National Olympic Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing to break the Guinness world record for the largest number of people practicing it. A total of 33,996 people took part in the event to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Beijing Olympic Games.