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Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride, heads to the groom's home in a wedding procession in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the cou

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Caroline Darian, Gisele Pelicot's Daughter, Is No Longer Speaking to Her Mother

Caroline Darian, daughter of Gisèle Pelicot, broke off all contact with her mother after the trial of her father Dominique Pelicot, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging, raping and having his wife raped by other men. During the trial, Caroline, who claims to have also been abused by her father, felt betrayed by her mother, who refused to believe her accusations despite the discovery of compromising photos of her on Dominique's computer. She blames Gisèle for abandoning her, for never trying to get her husband to confess and for silencing her when she expressed her pain. While Gisèle has become a media figure and a symbol of victimhood, Caroline says she feels like a ‘forgotten victim’. For her, her mother is not a heroine. Today, she only addresses her with distant pleasantries and believes that Gisèle failed in her role as a mother. -- File photo - Caroline Darian, Dominique and Gisele Pelicot daughter arrives at the judicial court in Avignon, France on December 19, 2024. Photo by Laurent Cou

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White Pagoda Cultural Week fosters China-Nepal friendship and cultural exchanges

STORY: White Pagoda Cultural Week fosters China-Nepal friendship and cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the white pagoda at Miaoying Temple 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China STORYLINE: The 2024 Beijing White Pagoda Cultural Week kicked off Friday with the theme of "focusing on cultural heritage protection and deepening civilizational exchanges and mutual learning." The event aims to spotlight the historical and cultural significance of the white pagoda at Miaoying Temple in Beijing. Built in 1279 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), this Tibetan Buddhist pagoda was designed by Nepalese architect Arniko. Over 10 engaging activities will showcase the cultural richness of China and Nepal and highlight their historical exchanges and heritage preservation efforts. The week-long event is expected to promote friendly cultural interactions between the two cou

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MasterOfCrafts | Porcelain mending inheritor in east China's Shandong Province

(240601) -- ZIBO, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yang Tao shows a mended porcelain tea pot at his studio in Zichuan District of Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, May 8, 2024. Porcelain mending, an ancient Chinese traditional craft which uses special drills and nails to make patches on broken porcelain wares, gives a new life to the porcelain and allows it to be back into use. Yang Tao, a fifth generation inheritor of Yang's porcelain mending skills in Zibo City of east China's Shandong Province, has been dedicated in the craft for over 30 years." In ancient times, we mended the porcelain wares just for reusing it, but now the craft can recreate it to a piece of artwork," said Yang Tao. Influenced by his father and grandfather, Yang has been interested in the craft since his childhood. The first toy he got was a load filled with various tools for porcelain mending. He became a professional porcelain mender when he was 25 years old and started to visit masters in the art across the cou

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MasterOfCrafts | Porcelain mending inheritor in east China's Shandong Province

(240601) -- ZIBO, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yang Tao shows a mended porcelain tea pot at his studio in Zichuan District of Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, May 8, 2024. Porcelain mending, an ancient Chinese traditional craft which uses special drills and nails to make patches on broken porcelain wares, gives a new life to the porcelain and allows it to be back into use. Yang Tao, a fifth generation inheritor of Yang's porcelain mending skills in Zibo City of east China's Shandong Province, has been dedicated in the craft for over 30 years." In ancient times, we mended the porcelain wares just for reusing it, but now the craft can recreate it to a piece of artwork," said Yang Tao. Influenced by his father and grandfather, Yang has been interested in the craft since his childhood. The first toy he got was a load filled with various tools for porcelain mending. He became a professional porcelain mender when he was 25 years old and started to visit masters in the art across the cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Citizens Buy Thailand Durian in Nanning

NANNING, CHINA - MAY 20, 2024 - People buy Thai durians at an international logistics center for agricultural products in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, May 20, 2024. At present, durian, known as the "king of fruits" in eastern Thailand, has entered the picking season, and the durian has entered the Chinese market through Guangxi, and the increase in supply has caused the price to fall. In recent years, thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance transportation channels, Southeast Asian tropical fruits, including durians, have entered Chinese households at "close to the people" prices, and consumer demand in China has continued to be strong. Data show that in the first quarter of 2024, China imported 48,000 tons of fresh durians through Youyi Pass port, worth 1.85 billion yuan. With the deepening of China-Asean regional cooperation, the fruit trade between China and ASEAN cou

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Heatwave hits taxi drivers' wallets in Myanmar

STORY: Heatwave hits taxi drivers' wallets in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:33 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of taxi in Yangon, Myanmar 2. various of streets in Yangon, Myanmar STORYLINE: The scorching temperatures gripping many parts of Myanmar have significantly impacted people's daily lives, particularly affecting the livelihoods of taxi drivers. The reports released by Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology showed that many areas in the Southeast Asian country have experienced temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. As the mercury has soared across Myanmar, the Ministry of Health has issued advisories, urging citizens to take necessary precautions to safeguard their well-being and providing guidelines for staying safe during extreme heat and minimizing exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation. In Yangon, the temperatures have been above 40 degrees Celsius in recent days, according to the cou

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Beijing speeds up to build international tech innovation hub

STORY: Beijing speeds up to build international tech innovation hub SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zhongguancun Forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HENRY GE, Vice President of SINOBO, CEO and Chief Architect of GTVerse 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN BEILA, NetEase Yaotai Commercial Director 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ARNOUT JACOBS, President of Springer Nature for Greater China STORYLINE: The 2024 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) wrapped up on Monday in Beijing. Themed "Innovating for a Better World," this year's annual conference of the forum comprised five major sections, including meetings and technology trading. It promoted the exchange of brilliant ideas in 6G, blockchains, and other frontier areas at nearly 120 events. The competitions in cutting-edge fields attracted over 3,100 entries from 75 countries and regions, while the technology trading section attracted over 6,000 projects from more than 40 cou

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CHINA-XINJIANG-YULI-COTTON-SPRING PLOUGHING (CN)

(230427) -- YULI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Arkin Reyim feeds his sheep in the Bax Mali Village of Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 29, 2023. Arkin Reyim is a 51-year-old cotton farmer with more than 300 mu (20 hectares) of cotton fields in the Bax Mali Village of Yuli County in Xinjiang. Arkin's courage and unique vision has prompted him to start growing cotton in 2004 when he got married with his wife Hasiyat Kasim. Since then, Arkin has devoted himself into the cultivation of cotton for over 10 years, thus making him an experienced cotton grower in the county. In this year, Arkin bought the Beidou navigation system with 8,000 yuan (about 1155.5 U.S. dollars) to have it installed into his tractor, as a way to mechanise the growing process and improve efficiencies. Yuli County in Xinjiang is suitable for the growing of cotton due to its unique natural conditions. It has become an important commodity cotton production base of the country. At present, the cou

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Informal Meeting Of Heads Of State Or Government Of The European Union - Granada

The acting Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, who acts as host, greets the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, at the informal meeting of Heads of State or Government of the European Union attending the Third Summit of the European Political Community (EPC), on October 6, 2023 in Granada (Spain).50 European Heads of State and Government are attending today the summit of the European Political Community (EPC), one of the meetings held on the occasion of the Spanish Presidency of the EU. This is the third meeting of this intergovernmental forum whose main objective is to show European unity in the face of Russia. Among those attending will be the leaders of the 27 EU member states, as well as the British Prime Minister, the Turkish President and the leaders of the Western Balkan countries. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM The meeting will be attended by the leaders of the 27 EU member states, as well as the British Prime Minister, the Turkish President and the leaders of the cou

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Informal Meeting Of Heads Of State Or Government Of The European Union - Granada

The acting Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, who acts as host, greets the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, at the informal meeting of Heads of State or Government of the European Union attending the Third Summit of the European Political Community (EPC), on October 6, 2023 in Granada (Spain).50 European Heads of State and Government are attending today the summit of the European Political Community (EPC), one of the meetings held on the occasion of the Spanish Presidency of the EU. This is the third meeting of this intergovernmental forum whose main objective is to show European unity in the face of Russia. Among those attending will be the leaders of the 27 EU member states, as well as the British Prime Minister, the Turkish President and the leaders of the Western Balkan countries. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM The meeting will be attended by the leaders of the 27 EU member states, as well as the British Prime Minister, the Turkish President and the leaders of the cou

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CHINA-GUANGXI-QINZHOU-LAND-SEA-TRADE(CN)

(231002) -- GUANGXI, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 2, 2023 shows a train loaded with goods departing from Qinzhou Port East Railway Station in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Container throughput of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor witnessed growth in the first three quarters of 2023, according to railway authorities in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. During this period, some 633,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of goods were transported by rail-sea intermodal trains through the corridor, up 14 percent year on year, data from the China Railway Nanning Group Co., Ltd. showed. Launched in 2017, the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor is a trade and logistics passage jointly built by provincial-level regions in western China and ASEAN members. The trade corridor has developed rapidly over the years, covering 61 cities in 18 provincial-level regions in China and expanding its reach to 393 ports in 119 cou

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Cambodia, UAE sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

STORY: Cambodia, UAE sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of signing ceremony 2. various of a meeting STORYLINE: Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement aimed at boosting their bilateral trade and investment relations. The pact was inked in Phnom Penh between Cambodian Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak and UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi under the presence of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. Hun Sen said the free trade deal would provide Cambodia with larger market access to the UAE. "The United Arab Emirates has a small population, but the country is a global trade and logistics hub," he said. The Cambodian leader expressed his confidence that through the agreement, UAE investors will come to set up factories in Cambodia and export finished products back to their cou

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Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Tehran

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run held in Tehran DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run in Tehran STORYLINE: The Iranian capital Tehran on Thursday hosted the Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run. The event was held in the presence of Chinese Ambassador to Iran Chang Hua, officials of the Iranian Ministry of Sport and Youth, Secretary-General of Iran's National Olympic Committee (NOC) Manaf Hashemi, and representatives of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (HAGOC). A total of 200 children took part in the event, during which they performed kata movements and ran a short distance together. Following the run, all the participants received medals and certificates for having taken part in the event, which was held to mark the upcoming Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8. Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua said the fun run event, which has been held in many Asian cou

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China's digital economy a new growth engine to drive modernization

STORY: China's digital economy a new growth engine to drive modernization DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo STORYLINE: The 6th Digital China Summit has been held in the city of Fuzhou in east China's Fujian Province. With the theme of "Accelerating the construction of digital China to promote Chinese modernization," the two-day summit on Thursday and Friday focuses on showcasing the latest achievements of the Digital China initiative, and on sharing experiences in digital development. Participants have the opportunity to witness remarkable progress in areas such as digital infrastructure, the digital economy, and digital society at an exhibition dedicated to digital development. A digital product expo, a digital innovation competition, and a series of forums are held during the event. China's digital economy, ranking second in the world for many years, has seen robust growth and become a major growth engine for the cou

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CHINA-XINJIANG-YULI-COTTON-SPRING PLOUGHING (CN)

(230427) -- YULI, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Arkin Reyim feeds his sheep in the Bax Mali Village of Yuli County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 29, 2023. Arkin Reyim is a 51-year-old cotton farmer with more than 300 mu (20 hectares) of cotton fields in the Bax Mali Village of Yuli County in Xinjiang. Arkin's courage and unique vision has prompted him to start growing cotton in 2004 when he got married with his wife Hasiyat Kasim. Since then, Arkin has devoted himself into the cultivation of cotton for over 10 years, thus making him an experienced cotton grower in the county. In this year, Arkin bought the Beidou navigation system with 8,000 yuan (about 1155.5 U.S. dollars) to have it installed into his tractor, as a way to mechanise the growing process and improve efficiencies. Yuli County in Xinjiang is suitable for the growing of cotton due to its unique natural conditions. It has become an important commodity cotton production base of the country. At present, the cou

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Egypt's central bank auctions 40 bln EGP in T-bills to fund budget deficit

STORY: Egypt's central bank auctions 40 bln EGP in T-bills to fund budget deficit DATELINE: April 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Ministry of Finance 2. various of the Central Bank of Egypt 3. various of Egyptian banknotes STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, auctioned treasury bills (T-bills) worth 40 billion Egyptian pounds (EGP) (about 1.3 billion U.S. dollars) on Sunday, divided into two issues. The first issue amounts to 23 billion EGP, with a 91-day tenor that matures on July 11, while the second issue totals 17 billion EGP, with a 273-day tenor, maturing on January 9, 2024. This auction follows the CBE's previous auction of T-bills on April 4 with a total value of 38 billion EGP, including 91-day, 182-day, 273-day, and 364-day tenors. The accepted bids amounted to 4.97 billion EGP, with an average yield of 22.3 percent. The CBE typically issues T-bills to fund the budget deficit. The cou

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Iraqi int'l security, defense exhibition held in Baghdad

STORY: Iraqi int'l security, defense exhibition held in Baghdad DATELINE: March 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of defense exhibition 2. various of exhibition halls STORYLINE: Iraq's 11th edition of the International Security and Defense Exhibition kicked off on Saturday in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, with the participation of 78 weapons production companies from 19 countries, including China, France, Bulgaria, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, South Korea, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Adel al-Masoudi, head of the State Company for Iraqi Fairs and Commercial Services, said in a statement that some local weapons production companies affiliated with the ministries of defense, interior, and industry are participating in the four-day exhibition. He said the exhibitors display their technologies for manufacturing light, medium, and heavy weapons, towed and self-propelled artillery of various calibers, combat aircraft, drones, tanks, armored personnel carriers, cou

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Afghan police arrest 10 alleged criminals in northern province

STORY: Afghan police arrest 10 alleged criminals in northern province DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the police on duty on the street in northern Balkh province, Afghanistan STORYLINE: The Afghan police have arrested 10 people on charge of involvement in criminal activities in Afghanistan's northern Balkh province over the past week, the provincial police office said on Monday. The arrested people were involved in illegal activities such as robbery, adultery and mobile snatching in the province, according to a statement released by the police. The police also seized a good quantity of arms and ammunition including seven pieces of AK-47 from the possession of the arrested men. In a similar operation, police detained over a dozen alleged criminals in the country's capital Kabul last week. The Afghan caretaker government has vowed to crack down on criminal elements elsewhere in Afghanistan to ensure law and order in the war-torn cou

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5.1-magnitude quake hits west El Salvador

STORY: 5.1-magnitude quake hits west El Salvador DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site STORYLINE: An earthquake measured at 5.1 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted the western region of the central American nation of El Salvador on Monday, as reported by the country's Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources. The earthquake, which occurred at 17:07 (23:07 GMT), had its epicenter 2 kilometers east of the town of San Lorenzo de Ahuchapan (144 kilometers west of San Salvador) with a depth of 9 kilometers. According to reports from the General Directorate of Civil Protection of El Salvador, there were damages to several houses and structures in the area, in addition to a landslide in Las Chinamas on the border area with Guatemala. The earthquake led to at least 9 aftershocks with magnitudes between 2.9 and 3.4, while the emergency crews continue to evaluate the building damages. The authorities in the central American cou

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Mouthwatering Shaxian Delicacies draw visitors at festival

STORY: Mouthwatering Shaxian Delicacies draw visitors at festival DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: SANMING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shaxian snacks 2. various of tourists at 2022 Shaxian Delicacies Tourism and Culture Festival 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Foreign customer 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese):YOU ZURONG, Director of Shaxian Delicacies Industrial Development Management Committee STORYLINE: The 2022 Shaxian Delicacies Tourism and Culture Festival kicked off on Thursday in Shaxian District, Sanming City in China's Fujian. The festival offers a variety of Shaxian Delicacies, including peanut butter noodles, tofu balls and pork wontons, attracting a large number of customers. Established in 1997, the annual festival provides a platform to showcase Shaxian Delicacies and an opportunity for food makers to communicate and exhibit new snacks. Known for their flavors and affordable prices, Shaxian Delicacies have gained popularity not only in China, but also in foreign cou

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China's Jiangsu facilitates low-carbon grain harvest

STORY: China's Jiangsu facilitates low-carbon grain harvest DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of grain harvest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN ZENGZENG, Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shuyang County, Jiangsu Province 3. various of air-source heat pump dryers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO ZHEYUAN, State Grid Huai'an Power Supply Company 5. various of harvest scenes STORYLINE: The late-season rice harvest is nearing the end. Farmers in east China's Jiangsu Province are working round the clock to dry the unhusked rice to fill up every granary. To facilitate the work, Jiangsu has installed more than 4,000 air-source heat pump dryers in farms and companies across the province. It costs about 5.62 U.S. dollars to dry a tonne of grain with these dryers, while the same workload powered by coal or fuel oil costs four times as much. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN ZENGZENG, Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shuyang Cou

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Myanmar announces National Day amnesty for 5,774 prisoners

STORY: Myanmar announces National Day amnesty for 5,774 prisoners DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people waiting for released prisoners outside the Insein Prison in Yangon 2. various of buses carrying newly released prisoners outside the Insein Prison 3. various of people waving to newly released prisoners in Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar's State Administration Council granted amnesty to 5,774 prisoners on Thursday to mark its National Day, according to the state-run television channel MRTV. According to the council's separate orders, former ministers, artists and four foreign nationals were also granted amnesty on the National Day. The prisoners are remitted sentences to mark the country's National Day and on the humanitarian ground, as well as in view of relations between the respective countries and Myanmar, it said. The council also closed the cases against 11 artists who are still being prosecuted in various courts in the cou

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Concert on floating stage held to mark Czech EU presidency

STORY: Concert on floating stage held to mark Czech EU presidency DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 SOUNDBITE (English): SEMYON BYCHKOV, Chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic 2 various of the concert STORYLINE: An outdoor concert was held Friday on a floating stage on the Vltava River in Prague to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The special concert, called Concert for Europe, was led by musicians of the Czech Philharmonic. SOUNDBITE (English): SEMYON BYCHKOV, Chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic "The music that we will perform today is some of the greatest music composed by Czech composers -- Smetana, Dvorak, Janacek. And for me, today this event symbolizes the idea that the most difficult impossible dreams can come true when people so wish." The floating stage on the surface of the Vltava River could accommodate 170 participants. The audience capacity enabled 1,200 people to enjoy the concert. The concert cou

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Tunisia to start subsidy cuts in 2023: minister

STORY: Tunisia to start subsidy cuts in 2023: minister DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of customers buying baguette, spaghetti and oil at a supermarket STORYLINE: Tunisia will implement a new subsidy system next year to reduce subsidies for basic materials gradually, Minister of Trade and Export Development Fadhila Rabhi said on Tuesday. The spending on subsidies in Tunisia is expected to reach 4.2 billion Tunisian dinars (around 1.39 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, compared to 3.2 billion dinars in 2021 and 730 million dinars in 2010, Rabhi said at a press conference. The new system will be implemented from 2023 to 2026, and the subsidy will be directed to people and families on low incomes, she added. Rabhi stressed that this reform aims to set up a fair support system and rationalize the consumption of subsidized materials. Tunisia is seeking a 4-billion-U.S. dollar loan from the IMF to avoid bankruptcy. To this end, the North African cou

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Sweden, Finland to submit NATO applications Wednesday

STORY: Sweden, Finland to submit NATO applications Wednesday DATELINE: May 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: MILITARY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shots of Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson attending press conference with Finnish President Niinisto (credit: Swedish Government) 2. press release of Swedish Government (credit: Swedish Government) 3. shots of local people protesting against the joining of NATO 4. shots of Stockholm street views 5. shots of street views in Finland STORYLINE: Sweden and Finland will jointly submit their applications for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership on Wednesday, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Tuesday. NATO membership will strengthen security in Sweden as well as in the Baltic Sea region, she said at a press conference with visiting Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto on Tuesday signed the letter informing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) about his cou

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CHINA-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION-DECHEN NGODRUP (CN)

(220509) -- MOUNT QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Dechen Ngodrup shaves at the Mount Qomolangma base camp on May 7, 2022. On Wednesday, 13 members of a Chinese expedition team reached the summit of the world's highest peak at a height of 8,848.86 meters. The squad established an automatic meteorological monitoring station at an altitude of 8,830 meters, the world's highest of its kind. They also measured the thickness of ice and snow using high-accuracy radar and collected samples for further research at the summit. Dechen Ngodrup, head of the squad who had reached the summit of Mount Qomolangma four times, described the difficulty of the summiting mission this time as "beyond imagination." According to him, everything went smoothly until they left the final camp at an altitude of 8,300 meters for the summit at 3 a.m. Wednesday, when they had to walk through snow that reached their knees. "The safety ropes along the route were all buried by snow. Without the ropes for protection, we cou

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Learning Beijing culture by being int'l volunteers at bookstore

STORY: Learning Beijing culture by being int'l volunteers at bookstore DATELINE: April 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: various of the bookstoreSOUNDBITE 1(Chinese): NICOLAS BAMAMOU, Volunteer at Zhengyang BookstoreSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GURBANTUVAK TAGANOVA, Volunteer at Zhengyang BookstoreSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): NICOLAS BAMAMOU, Volunteer at Zhengyang BookstoreSOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): GURBANTUVAK TAGANOVA, Volunteer at Zhengyang BookstoreSOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): NICOLAS BAMAMOU, Volunteer at Zhengyang BookstoreSOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): GURBANTUVAK TAGANOVA, Volunteer at Zhengyang Bookstore STORYLINE: Nicolas Bamamou from Guinea and Gurbantuvak Taganova from Turkmenistan are volunteers at a bookstore in Beijing. Located in a yard of an ancient pagoda of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the bookstore mainly keeps books on the history and culture of Beijing. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NICOLAS BAMAMOU, Volunteer at Zhengyang Bookstore "My name is Nicolas and I'm from Guinea, a cou

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Gabriel Boric inaugurated as youngest president of Chile

STORY: Gabriel Boric inaugurated as youngest president of Chile DATELINE: March 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Santiago CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (Spanish): VALENTINA BASTIAS, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): GABRIEL BORIC, Chile's new president STORYLINE: STANDUP (Spanish): VALENTINA BASTIAS, Xinhua reporter "The deputy and former student leader Gabriel Boric assumed the presidency of Chile this Friday, March 11, at 36 years of age, becoming the youngest president in the entire history of the South American country. Boric received the presidential sash from the hands of the now-former president Sebastian Pinera, who left his post at the La Moneda palace with 70 percent disapproval for his management in four years." SOUNDBITE (Spanish): GABRIEL BORIC, Chile's new president "I am very excited for this moment. With a great sense of responsibility of duty that we have before the people of Chile, we know that we are going to do our best to rise to the challenges that we have as a cou

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Iraq exports nearly 93 mln barrels of crude oil in February

STORY: Iraq exports nearly 93 mln barrels of crude oil in February DATELINE: March 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraqi oil fields STORYLINE: Iraq exported 92.79 million barrels of crude oil in February, bringing in revenues of more than 8.54 billion U.S. dollars, the Iraqi oil ministry said on Tuesday. The average selling price for crude oil in the month was more than 92.08 dollars per barrel, according to a ministry statement, citing statistics from the State Organization for Marketing of Oil. A total of 91.31 million barrels were exported from oil fields in central and southern Iraq via the Port of Basra, and about 1.47 million barrels from the northern province of Kirkuk via the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean, the statement said. Iraq used to export more than 100 million barrels monthly, but the OPEC Plus agreement to cut oil production and a dip in oil prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic have merged to cause a decline in the cou

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