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Chinese border port Hunchun's cargo volumes set record high in Q1

STORY: Chinese border port Hunchun's cargo volumes set record high in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: HUNCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hunchun port 2. various of trains STORYLINE: Import and export cargo volumes at the border rail port of Hunchun in Jilin Province, northeast China, exceeded 1 million tonnes in the first quarter of the year, hitting a record high, according to the border checkpoint in Hunchun. Located in easternmost Jilin, the city of Hunchun borders Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Thanks to China-Europe freight trains and the railway that links China and Russia, the freight volume at Hunchun border rail port has risen significantly in recent years, with goods including coal, flour and seafood. The city has gradually developed into an important window for trade with Russia. Industrial clusters such as import processing industry, energy and fresh seafood have been formed, playing an increas

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(240211) -- BEIJING, Feb. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A dragon-shaped lantern installation is seen at the Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Feb. 10, 2024. From China's northernmost city, Mohe, to Fuyuan City in the easternmost part of the country, from the "Snow Town" scenic spot to the "ice city" of Harbin, the top winter destinations in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have attracted numerous tourists from all over the country to spend the Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SPRING FESTIVAL-TOURISM (CN)

(240210) -- HARBIN, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch the sunrise in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2024. From China's northernmost city, Mohe, to Fuyuan City in the easternmost part of the country, from the "Snow Town" scenic spot to the "ice city" of Harbin, the top winter destinations in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have attracted numerous tourists from all over the country to spend the Spring Festival holiday. (Photo by Li Yongjun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SPRING FESTIVAL-TOURISM (CN)

(240210) -- HARBIN, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch the sunrise in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2024. From China's northernmost city, Mohe, to Fuyuan City in the easternmost part of the country, from the "Snow Town" scenic spot to the "ice city" of Harbin, the top winter destinations in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have attracted numerous tourists from all over the country to spend the Spring Festival holiday. (Photo by Li Yongjun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SPRING FESTIVAL-TOURISM (CN)

(240210) -- HARBIN, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos at the "Snow Town" scenic spot in the city of Mudanjiang in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 10, 2024. From China's northernmost city, Mohe, to Fuyuan City in the easternmost part of the country, from the "Snow Town" scenic spot to the "ice city" of Harbin, the top winter destinations in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have attracted numerous tourists from all over the country to spend the Spring Festival holiday. (Photo by Wang Yanlong/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SPRING FESTIVAL-TOURISM (CN)

(240210) -- HARBIN, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A dragon-shaped lantern installation is seen at the Central Street in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Feb. 10, 2024. From China's northernmost city, Mohe, to Fuyuan City in the easternmost part of the country, from the "Snow Town" scenic spot to the "ice city" of Harbin, the top winter destinations in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have attracted numerous tourists from all over the country to spend the Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-SPRING FESTIVAL-TOURISM (CN)

(240210) -- HARBIN, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 10, 2024 shows tourists watching dragon dance at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. From China's northernmost city, Mohe, to Fuyuan City in the easternmost part of the country, from the "Snow Town" scenic spot to the "ice city" of Harbin, the top winter destinations in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province have attracted numerous tourists from all over the country to spend the Spring Festival holiday. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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Chinese company delivers final section of Algeria's landmark East-West Highway project

STORY: Chinese company delivers final section of Algeria's landmark East-West Highway project DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Algeria's East-West Highway project 2. various of Algerian Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane speaking 3. various of Algeria's East-West Highway project STORYLINE: A landmark Algerian highway built to connect 17 provinces has been completed with a Chinese company delivering its final 84-km segment on Saturday. As the final leg of the East-West Highway project, the 84-km project stretches from Drean in the easternmost province of El Tarf to the town of Raml Souk bordering Tunisia. Algerian Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane hailed the highway's strategic significance in substantially facilitating people's travel and promoting economic exchanges between Algeria and Tunisia. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hezhe people wearing traditional costumes perform during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists look at fish-skin ornaments during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Shi Feng)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hezhe people wearing fish-skin costumes perform during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hezhe people perform Yimakan, an oral art in the form of singing and speaking, during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hezhe people wearing traditional costumes perform during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Hezhe contestant takes part in a competition during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hezhe people take part in a wrestling competition during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students wearing Hezhe traditional costumes take part in the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hezhe people take part in a boat race during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Shi Feng)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hezhe people wearing traditional costumes perform during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-WURIGONG FESTIVAL (CN)

(230702) -- FUYUAN, July 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hezhe people wearing traditional costumes perform during the 11th Wurigong Festival of the Hezhe ethnic group in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 2, 2023. The festival kicked off in China's easternmost city Fuyuan on Sunday. Members of 15 teams from Beijing, Harbin, Jiamusi, Shuangyashan and other places took part in the event. "Wurigong" means joy and celebration in the language of Hezhe ethnic group. Rooted in the traditional culture of Hezhe, the festival integrates elements in art, sports, language, food and handicraft etc. (Xinhua/Shi Feng)

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Thousands of Chinese Canadians gather to reflect on racist Chinese Exclusion Act

STORY: Thousands of Chinese Canadians gather to reflect on racist Chinese Exclusion Act DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YUEN PAU WOO, Senator from British Columbia 3. various of the event STORYLINE: Thousands of Chinese Canadians came to Parliament Hill on Saturday to denounce racism and reflect upon the Chinese Immigration Act, which was passed in 1923 in Canada and commonly known as the Chinese Exclusion Act. People enjoyed various forms of Chinese cultural performances, including dancing, music and lion dance, before speeches were made. SOUNDBITE (English): YUEN PAU WOO, Senator from British Columbia "I know many of you have come from many, many miles away. You've come from the furthest easternmost point of the country to the westernmost point of this country. And that shows that Chinese Canadians are united and they can come together with one voice to show our strength, our determination, and above a

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bai Huaxian, head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, assigns work to his colleagues in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bai Huaxian (L), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei check the operation of the power lines in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bai Huaxian (L), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, tapes his colleague Fei Yiwei's trousers up for walking in the snow in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bai Huaxian (R), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei check the operation of power lines in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bai Huaxian (R), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei check the operation of power lines in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 11, 2022 shows the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bai Huaxian (L), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei are on the way to check the operation of the power lines in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bai Huaxian (R), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei check the operation of the power lines in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial photo, Bai Huaxian (R), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei are on the way to check the operation of the power lines in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial photo, Bai Huaxian, head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei are on the way to check the operation of the power lines in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bai Huaxian (L), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei, check the operation of power facilities of a heating company in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 11, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-ELECTRICAL WORKERS (CN)

(230113) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- In this aerial photo, Bai Huaxian (L), head of the Zhuaji power supply station under Fuyuan power supply company of the State Grid Heilongjiang branch, and his colleague Fei Yiwei check the operation of the power lines in Fuyuan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The Zhuaji power supply station guarantees the power supply to over 1,800 households at Wusu Town and its 11 surrounding villages in Fuyuan, China's easternmost city. Five electricians of the power supply station often face extremely cold weather to check the operation of power lines along the 150-km route. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers select fish products at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 9, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fish products are displayed at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 9, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fishmonger Zhang Yunhao packs fish products at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 10, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Packed fish products are loaded onto a vehicle at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 9, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fishmonger (L) packs fish products at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 10, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fish products (R, front) are displayed at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 9, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fishmonger displays a fish at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 9, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 9, 2023 shows a view of Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fishmonger sells a fish weighing 25 kg at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 10, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-FUYUAN-FISH MARKET (CN)

(230111) -- FUYUAN, Jan. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fish products are displayed at Dongji fish market, literally meaning the easternmost fish market, in Fuyuan City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 9, 2023. As the Spring Festival approaches, Dongji fish market in Fuyuan has entered its peak season, with daily online sales exceeding 300,000 yuan (about 44,307 U.S. dollars). Fuyuan, China's easternmost city, is dubbed "capital of freshwater fish in China," as the rivers here have an abundance of freshwater fish. With the help of local government, Dongji fish market has been built and turned into one of the main freshwater fish trade markets in China. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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How people embrace New Year across China

STORY: How people embrace New Year across China DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Year countdown in Beijing 2. various of the fireworks show in Liuyang 3. various of the sunrise in Fuyuan 4. various of the Qinhuai Lantern Fair in Nanjing 5. various of the Dragon and lion dancing in Hong Kong 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEUNG, Member of a lion dancing team in Hong Kong 7. various of the winter fishing in Chifeng 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG TANTAN, Tourist 9. various of a mountaineering event in Lhasa 10. various of a New Year concert in Lanzhou 11. various of the light show in Xi'an 12. various of a rock climbing competition in Yangshuo STORYLINE: People across China celebrated the arrival of 2023 in various ways as the country optimized its COVID-19 strategy. Beijing New Year countdown Liuyang, Hunan Province Fuyuan, Heilongjiang Province It's the easternmost city on the Chinese mainland Nanjing, Jiangsu Province Qinhuai Lantern Fai

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Former mining land in central China restored to protect biodiversity

STORY: Former mining land in central China restored to protect biodiversity DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO TIE'AN, Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve STORYLINE: The biodiversity conservation progress at Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve in central China has recently been listed as an outstanding case for biodiversity by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve is located at the easternmost end of the Qinling Mountains in central China's Henan Province. It has a total area of 15,160 hectares and a forest coverage rate of 81.2 percent. The nature reserve was once the second largest gold producing area in China. More than 40 years of gold mining had caused serious damage to the environment. Thanks to great efforts made by local governments in restoring ecology since 2016, the area has once again become home of national prot

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DM Onodera visits Japan's easternmost territory

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (R) shakes hands with a Maritime Self-Defense Force member on Japan's easternmost Minamitori Island on June 4, 2014.

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Japan's easternmost territory seen from JSDF aircraft

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's easternmost Minamitori Island, designated administratively as part of Ogasawara village, Tokyo, is seen from a Japan Self-Defense Force airplane on June 4, 204.

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Winter solstice sunrise off Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The sun rises over Minamitori Island far off Tokyo on Dec. 22, 2009. The stone reads: the easternmost Japanese island of Minamitori.

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Winter solstice sunrise off Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - People watch the sun rising on the winter solstice on the easternmost Japanese island of Minamitori far off Tokyo on Dec. 22, 2009.

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Kidnapped Papuan independence leader found dead

JAYAPURA, Indonesia - Theys Hiyo Eluay (photo), an independence leader in the easternmost Indonesian province of Papua, is found dead in his car on Nov. 11 in the Skouw area on the border between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia's Papua Province. He was kidnapped on Nov. 10 by a group of unidentified men.

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Olympic torch arrives in Cook Islands

AVARUA, Rarotonga - The Olympic torch goes around the Rarotonga Island in the Cook Islands, the easternmost point of the torch relay route, held by a man aboard a traditional Maori-style dais May 31.