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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AVRIL MUKANYANGI, Winner of the high school segment of the competition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM KAMUCHURUKA, Winner of the college students segment of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL MAPFUMO, Vice Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe STORYLINE: Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The competition, which drew participants from primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges, was organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zimbabwe, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe and Chinese

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240615) -- HARARE, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student sings a song during the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, June 14, 2024. Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240615) -- HARARE, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A student delivers a speech during the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, June 14, 2024. Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240615) -- HARARE, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student sings a song during the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, June 14, 2024. Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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ZIMBABWE-HARARE-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240615) -- HARARE, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student delivers a speech during the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, June 14, 2024. Chinese language students in Zimbabwe on Friday showcased their language competence at the 23rd edition of the Chinese Bridge competition held at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing poses for a photo with a tuned piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous hand

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing checks the wood to be used to produce pianos at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticul

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-YINGKOU-PIANO TUNER (CN)

(240124) -- SHENYANG, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yongqing tunes a piano at a factory of a musical instrument company in Yingkou, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Jan. 23, 2024. Zhang Yongqing, a piano tuner, has been dedicating over 30 years to this profession since graduating from a technical school with a major in instrument manufacturing. Each piano comprises 88 keys, over 200 strings, and numerous components. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause subtle adjustments to the piano's pitch and mechanical state. Zhang's role as a tuner is to counteract these changes, ensuring the piano maintains stable and accurate sound production. This job requires high professional competence and demands deep expertise, musical talent, keen observation, listening skills, and strong hands-on ability. Despite the perceived monotony of the job, Zhang sees each tuning session as a dialogue with the piano, involving precise adjustments to tones, key pressures, and meticulous handling of screws and comp

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

Head of the cystic fibrosis unit at hospital Necker-Enfants malades - AP-HP, Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus (C) looks on during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

French General practitioner, model and Miss France 2013 Marine Lorphelin (C) looks on during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

This photograph shows the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient performs at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient uses a breathing treatment machine during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient performs at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

President of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose David Fiant poses for a photo during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

French General practitioner, model and Miss France 2013 Marine Lorphelin poses for a photo during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

French General practitioner, model and Miss France 2013 Marine Lorphelin poses for a photo during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

President of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose David Fiant poses for a photo during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

French General practitioner, model and Miss France 2013 Marine Lorphelin (L) poses for a photo next to President of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose David Fiant during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

French General practitioner, model and Miss France 2013 Marine Lorphelin poses for a photo during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

Head of the cystic fibrosis unit at hospital Necker-Enfants malades - AP-HP, Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus looks on during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient performs at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

_ during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient performs at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

Head of the cystic fibrosis unit at hospital Necker-Enfants malades - AP-HP, Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus looks on during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient performs at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient performs at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient stands on a balance at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

(R to L) President of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose David Fiant (R) speaks next to Head of the cystic fibrosis unit at hospital Necker-Enfants malades - AP-HP, Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus, General Director of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose Thierry Nouvel and French General practitioner, model and Miss France 2013 Marine Lorphelin during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient performs at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

(R to L) President of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose David Fiant (R) speaks next to Head of the cystic fibrosis unit at hospital Necker-Enfants malades - AP-HP, Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus, General Director of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose Thierry Nouvel and French General practitioner, model and Miss France 2013 Marine Lorphelin during a press visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Press Visit To CRCM At Necker Hospital - Paris

A patient performs at the Cystic Fibrosis Resource and Competence Centre (CRCM) at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital - AP-HP in Paris, France, on December 4, 2023. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM