At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

The animal educator, María, at the Modepan shelter, on November 5, 2024, in Carlet, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. Today marks one week since the DANA devastated the Valencian Community. So far, there are 211 fatalities and considerable material damage in about 70 municipalities in the province of Valencia, from where even today they are still removing belongings, vehicles and water drainage. 98% of the electrical service has already been restored and 93% of the affected population already has water supply. Feria Valencia has assigned seven pavilions, its Events Center and its kitchens to various logistical and humanitarian tasks to fight against the effects of the DANA that has affected the Valencian Community. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Princess Leonor Visits Lisbon

Crown Princess Leonor attends A Visit with marine biologist and educator, Marina Duarte and Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal at Oceanarium on July 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan's new banknotes

TOKYO, Japan, July 3 Kyodo - Video taken on July 3, 2024, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows the front sides of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued the same day. The banknotes feature industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931). (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

A woman shows three slices of bread resembling Japan's new banknotes at a food and sundry goods maker and retailer in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 2, 2024, on the eve of their issuance. The bread was made by Shibusawa Ippinkan, named after Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," and represents (from top to bottom) a 10,000 yen note, a 5,000 yen note and a 1,000 yen note, featuring Shibusawa, educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), respectively.(Kyodo)

Japan launches new banknotes

Japan launches new banknotes

Photo taken on July 3, 2024, in Tokyo shows a 5,000 yen banknote featuring educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), as Japan started issuing new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes the same day. (Pool photo)

CORRECTED: Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

CORRECTED: Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

A woman shows three slices of bread resembling Japan's new banknotes at a food and sundry goods maker and retailer in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 2, 2024, on the eve of their issuance. The bread was made by Shibusawa Ippinkan, named after Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," and represents (from top to bottom) a 10,000 yen note, a 5,000 yen note and a 1,000 yen note, featuring Shibusawa, educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), respectively.

Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

Photo taken on July 3, 2024, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows the front sides of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued the same day. The banknotes feature (from top to bottom) industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931). (Pool photo)

Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

File photo taken on April 14, 2023, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows samples of the front sides of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued on July 3, 2024. The banknotes feature (from top to bottom) industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931).

Japan's new banknotes

Japan's new banknotes

File photo taken on April 14, 2023, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows samples of the backs of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued on July 3, 2024. The banknotes feature (from top to bottom) industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931).

Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Felipe, 28, is an education student and an educator. He sees the occupation as an immense deprivation of national and political rights, not to mention access to water, land and homes. “Once I became active in struggles for human rights, justice and equality, I realized I will always be divided in two. You can either know there’s injustice and do nothing about it and feel bad for this, or you could take action but also feel the great pain that exists in these struggles. Since the war broke out, I feel I’m somewhere in between and the pain is even bigger". Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Felipe, 28, is an education student and an educator. He sees the occupation as an immense deprivation of national and political rights, not to mention access to water, land and homes. “Once I became active in struggles for human rights, justice and equality, I realized I will always be divided in two. You can either know there’s injustice and do nothing about it and feel bad for this, or you could take action but also feel the great pain that exists in these struggles. Since the war broke out, I feel I’m somewhere in between and the pain is even bigger". Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Felipe, 28, is an education student and an educator. He sees the occupation as an immense deprivation of national and political rights, not to mention access to water, land and homes. “Once I became active in struggles for human rights, justice and equality, I realized I will always be divided in two. You can either know there’s injustice and do nothing about it and feel bad for this, or you could take action but also feel the great pain that exists in these struggles. Since the war broke out, I feel I’m somewhere in between and the pain is even bigger". Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Portraits Project - Resisting the War - Israel

Felipe, 28, is an education student and an educator. He sees the occupation as an immense deprivation of national and political rights, not to mention access to water, land and homes. “Once I became active in struggles for human rights, justice and equality, I realized I will always be divided in two. You can either know there’s injustice and do nothing about it and feel bad for this, or you could take action but also feel the great pain that exists in these struggles. Since the war broke out, I feel I’m somewhere in between and the pain is even bigger". Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom - Washington

Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom - Washington

US President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to activist and educator Opal Lee during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 3, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom - Washington

Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom - Washington

US President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to activist and educator Opal Lee during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 3, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom - Washington

Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom - Washington

US President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to activist and educator Opal Lee during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 3, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240119) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students participate in the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2024. Close collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of Malaysia's higher education and promotes sustainable economic and social development, a Malaysian educator said on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240119) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students perform during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2024. Close collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of Malaysia's higher education and promotes sustainable economic and social development, a Malaysian educator said on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240119) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student poses for photos during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2024. Close collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of Malaysia's higher education and promotes sustainable economic and social development, a Malaysian educator said on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240119) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students sign their name on a scroll during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2024. Close collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of Malaysia's higher education and promotes sustainable economic and social development, a Malaysian educator said on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-UNIVERSITI MALAYA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240119) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students make preparation for performances of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 17, 2024. Close collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of Malaysia's higher education and promotes sustainable economic and social development, a Malaysian educator said on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

Collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of education: Malaysian educator

STORY: Collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of education: Malaysian educator SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHAO WANZHEN, China's director of the Kong Zi Institute at Universiti Malaya STORYLINE: Close collaboration with China accelerates the internationalization of Malaysia's higher education and promotes sustainable economic and social development, a Malaysian educator said on Wednesday. In his welcoming speech for the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration program held by the Kong Zi Institute at Universiti Malaya, vice-chancellor of Universiti Malaya Noor Azuan Abu Osman said a key thrust of the country's higher education roadmap is to attract global talents and foster a diverse learning environment. "These include increasing the number of international students, promoting exchange programs and establishing partnerships with renowned foreign instit

China is very different to what I expected, says South African educator

STORY: China is very different to what I expected, says South African educator SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Richard Waddell working at the kindergarten 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten 9. various of Richard Waddell singing with the children 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten STORYLINE: Richard Waddell has been living in China for six years. The 62-year-old South African has worked in six different countries as an educator. Now he's

American composer: bridging East and West through music

STORY: American composer: bridging East and West through music SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Athens 2. various of Tianjin Juilliard School 3. various of Athens 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NICCOLO ATHENS, American composer 5. various of Athens in the Tianjin Juilliard School 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NICCOLO ATHENS, American composer 7. various of Athens in the Tianjin Juilliard School 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NICCOLO ATHENS, American composer 9. various of Athens and students 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): NICCOLO ATHENS, American composer STORYLINE: Athens is a music theory, sight-singing, and ear-training educator and composer at the Tianjin Juilliard School. Born in the American state of Texas in 1988, Athens developed an interest in China through reading. After spending an academic year on his Fulbright Scholarship at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, he got a deeper understanding

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-ANNIVERSARY-CONFUCIUS-BIRTH (CN)

(230928) -- QUFU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony is held to commemorate the 2,574th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 28, 2023. Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker of ancient China, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. TO GO WITH "Across China: Confucian ideas become more popular in digital era" (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

U.S. music educator wins Orchid Awards for promoting cultural exchanges

STORY: U.S. music educator wins Orchid Awards for promoting cultural exchanges DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tianjin 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH W. POLISI, President emeritus and chief China officer at Juilliard School STORYLINE: *** Highlights: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer at the Juilliard School, has been awarded the Lifetime Honorary Award of the Orchid Awards for his contribution to cultural exchanges. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer at the Juilliard School, a renowned performing arts conservatory in the United States, was awarded the Lifetime Honorary Award at the inaugural Orchid Awards ceremony held in Beijing on Friday. The Orchid Awards honor foreign friends who have promoted humanity's shared values, and facilitated cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world and mutual learning among global civilizat

Chinese piano maestro Liu Shikun honored with life achievement award in NYC

STORY: Chinese piano maestro Liu Shikun honored with life achievement award in NYC DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Liu Shikun playing the piano 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU SHIKUN, Chinese piano maestro 3. various of the award 4. various of Liu Shikun playing the piano STORYLINE: Liu Shikun, an 84-year-old Chinese piano maestro, has been honored with the Most Outstanding Asian Artist Lifetime Achievement Award in New York City. Born in 1939, Liu is an outstanding composer, a distinguished arts educator and also a pioneer in U.S.-China cultural exchange. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU SHIKUN, Chinese piano maestro "Receiving the award at such an advanced age has made me feel really encouraged. At this age, I can still continue to work and contribute to the development of music and art in China. For the friendly communication and cultural exchange between the peoples of China and the U.S., and for the cultural undertakings of the

A glimpse of Nishan Sacredland at Confucius's birthplace in China's Shandong

STORY: A glimpse of Nishan Sacredland at Confucius's birthplace in China's Shandong DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nishan Sacredland STORYLINE: The Nishan Sacredland, a cultural tourism destination, is located in Qufu City, the birthplace of Confucius, in east China's Shandong Province. Confucius (551-479 B.C.), an educator and thinker, has influenced countless generations of Chinese society. With a giant statue of Confucius and a study center, the Nishan Sacredland has become a comprehensive cultural base for tourism, recreation, cultural exchange and education. The World Internet Conference Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization is being held here from June 25 to 27 this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jinan, China. (XHTV)

CROATIA-CHINA-UNIVERSITIES-COOPERATION

CROATIA-CHINA-UNIVERSITIES-COOPERATION

(230627) -- ZAGREB, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mato Njavro (L), dean of Zagreb School of Economics and Management, shakes hands with Bai Chongen, dean of School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University, after they signed a cooperation agreement in Zagreb, Croatia, June 20, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Cooperation between universities boosts understanding of China, says Croatian educator" (Xinhua/Li Xuejun)

Late Congressman John Lewis Honored - Washington

Late Congressman John Lewis Honored - Washington

The new USA Forever postage stamp is seen next to the recently installed statue of educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune, during a stamp unveiling ceremony in honor of the late civil rights icon and former US Representative John Lewis (Democrat of Georgia), in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Congressman John Lewis Honored - Washington

Late Congressman John Lewis Honored - Washington

The new USA Forever postage stamp is seen next to the recently installed statue of educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune, during a stamp unveiling ceremony in honor of the late civil rights icon and former US Representative John Lewis (Democrat of Georgia), in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-SANFANGQIXIANG-ANCIENT BUILDINGS(CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-SANFANGQIXIANG-ANCIENT BUILDINGS(CN)

(230615) -- FUZHOU, June 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the former residence of Yan Fu, a renowned Chinese thinker, educator and translator, in Sanfangqixiang (the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 13, 2023. Sanfangqixiang, or the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, is a 40-hectare complex famous for its traditional urban fabric of lanes and alleys. The green slate walkways are lined by ancestral houses, featuring white walls and black tiles. Initially built in the Jin Dynasty (265-420), the neighborhood developed in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and the Five Dynasties (907-960), and thrived in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). Sanfangqixiang, dubbed a museum of Ming and Qing dynasties' architecture, now boasts over 200 ancient buildings. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)