Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

Mexico: Thousands of ARMYs Gather Outside Stadium for BTS Arirang World Tour

South Korean boy band BTS performed three sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, as part of their ongoing Arirang World Tour. Thousands of fans without tickets gathered outside the stadium, creating a massive celebration in the surrounding streets to mark the group's return.

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 8

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 2

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 3

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 4

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 5

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 6

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 7

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

French expat's foodie tour in China's Tianshui

STORY: French expat's foodie tour in China's Tianshui SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:40 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QUENTIN, French student at China's Lanzhou University 2. various of the "eight great bowls" 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QUENTIN, French student at China's Lanzhou University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QUENTIN, French student at China's Lanzhou University "Hello everybody, we're going to try a special food from Gansu. I'm here in Tianshui, and going to try the 'eight great bowls.' It's a special dish of this incredible region and let's go try this." The "eight great bowls" are the eight famous local specialties in Tianshui. They can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). They're popular during family get-togethers, especially in rural areas of Tianshui. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QUENTIN, French student at China's Lanzhou University "Come here and try this delicious food, the 'eight great bowl

Cambodia expects more Chinese visitor arrivals to drive tourism growth

STORY: Cambodia expects more Chinese visitor arrivals to drive tourism growth DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the park 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHEY SREYKHUOCH, Souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap 3. various of tourists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): HONG PENG, Chinese-speaking tour guide at the Angkor Archeological Park 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): PENG WANGXI, Chinese businessman from Shanghai STORYLINE: Chey Sreykhuoch, a souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Cambodia, is eager to see more Chinese tourists coming, saying they were the major source of her income in the pre-COVID era. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHEY SREYKHUOCH, Souvenir vendor at the Angkor Archeological Park in Siem Reap "There were many Chinese tourists before the COVID-19, but it went quiet during the pandemic, and now, they have started to come back gradually. We want more Chinese tourists to come and visit Cambodia because the country is v

Tourism Australia greets 1st Chinese tour group of China's Golden Week

STORY: Tourism Australia greets 1st Chinese tour group of China's Golden Week DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Sydney CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors in Australia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia STORYLINE: Tourism Australia, the country's governmental tourism promotion body, greeted on Friday the first Chinese tourist group that arrived in Sydney during China's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. Tourism Australia staged a warm welcoming ceremony at the Sydney international airport. Managing Director of Tourism Australia Phillipa Harrison gave each group member a stuffed toy "souvenir kangaroo Ruby" as a present, and wished them a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. SOUNDBITE (English): PHILLIPA HARRISON, Managing director of Tourism Australia "So we are ready for the Chinese market to come back and we can't wait to welcome them. We have seen a steady increase in numbers from the China market. We anticipate that we'l

CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHAO LEJI-INSPECTION (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHAO LEJI-INSPECTION (CN)

(230324) -- GUANGZHOU, March 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), talks with representatives of villagers who have come back to their hometown to start up their businesses in Lianjiang Village of Lianzhou Town, Doumen District in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, March 22, 2023. Zhao made an inspection tour of the southern Guangdong Province from Tuesday to Friday. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

Chinese teen from Wa ethnic group chases tennis dream

STORY: Chinese teen from Wa ethnic group chases tennis dream DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wang Fa playing tennis 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG FA, Tennis player STORYLINE: Wang Fa, a 14-year-old tennis player who won the title of U14 boys' singles at the 2022 ASICS Tennis Junior Tour Guangzhou, has come under the spotlight not only because of his performance on the court but also for how he carries his tennis rackets. Having started to play tennis since he was eight years old, the boy from southwest China's Yunnan Province said he carries his rackets in a bamboo basket of the Wa people wherever he goes. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG FA, Tennis player "This is the kind of basket that we use back home. We take our baskets wherever we go. I will continue to work hard and train hard. I hope to become a professional in the future." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)