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Adrien Theaux and Nils Allegre at Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Nils Alphand (FRA) excited for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025 Photo by Elena Prati/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Adrien Theaux and Nils Allegre at Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Nils Alphand (FRA) excited for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025 Photo by Elena Prati/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Adrien Theaux and Nils Allegre at Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Nils Alphand (FRA) excited for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025 Photo by Elena Prati/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Adrien Theaux and Nils Allegre at Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Nils Alphand (FRA) excited for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025 Photo by Elena Prati/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Nils Alphand (FRA) excited for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Nils Alphand (FRA) excited for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Nils Alphand (FRA) excited for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Nils Alphand (FRA) excited for his result during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025

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China: Dog Jumps Into Excavator Bucket for Joy Ride

On September 6, 2025, in Hebei province, northern China, a Belgian Malinois ran toward an excavator on farmland and leapt into its bucket. The driver playfully lifted and swung the bucket, giving the dog a short ride before lowering it back down. The excited dog wagged its tail and jumped out happily.

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David Puttnam receives honorary award at Seville European Film Festival

Producer David Puttnam excited after receiving the award, 8/11/2024, in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Producer David Puttnam receives the Honorary Award at the XXI Seville European Film Festival. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: School Of Fish Leaps Out Of Water During Heavy Rainfall In Shenyang, Liaoning

On July 26, 2024, a fascinating natural spectacle unfolded in Shenyang, Liaoning, in northeastern China. As a steady rain poured down, creating large ripples across a local lake, a group of fish began to energetically leap from the water. The sight of the numerous fish jumping amidst the raindrops captivated onlookers. Social media users in China expressed their amusement and wonder at the scene, with comments suggesting the fish seemed so excited by the rain that they were attempting to jump out of the lake, humorously proposing that it might be a good time to catch a few.

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US: Long Lines Of Supporters Form Outside Venue Ahead Of VP Kamala Harris’ First Campaign Rally In Atlanta

Excited supporters formed long lines outside the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 30, ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris' first presidential campaign rally since she became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.

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Pro-Palestine Protest Outside Of White House - Washington

The police are trying to arrest a pro-Palestinian protester, and some pro-Palestinian individuals are getting excited with the police during a pro-Palestinian protest outside of the White House in Washington, D.C., United States, on June 8, 2024. Protesters are expressing distaste at how President Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war. Photo by Aashish Kiphayet/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Protest Outside Of White House - Washington

The police are trying to arrest a pro-Palestinian protester, and some pro-Palestinian individuals are getting excited with the police during a pro-Palestinian protest outside of the White House in Washington, D.C., United States, on June 8, 2024. Protesters are expressing distaste at how President Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war. Photo by Aashish Kiphayet/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Protest Outside Of White House - Washington

The police are trying to arrest a pro-Palestinian protester, and some pro-Palestinian individuals are getting excited with the police during a pro-Palestinian protest outside of the White House in Washington, D.C., United States, on June 8, 2024. Protesters are expressing distaste at how President Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war. Photo by Aashish Kiphayet/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese-built metro rail offers comfortable ride in Nigerian capital

STORY: Chinese-built metro rail offers comfortable ride in Nigerian capital SHOOTING DATE: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the metro and station 2. various of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and officials on the train 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES ANOWAI, Content creator and YouTuber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAOMI OBOI, Communications specialist STORYLINE: Feeling the gentle hum of the train beneath him, content creator and YouTuber James Anowai buzzed with excitement as he settled into his seat on the revitalized Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) in Nigeria's capital. Anowai was excited to tell his followers about his first-ever train ride on the first phase of Abuja's light rail system, which is being built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES ANOWAI, Content creator and YouTuber "Everybody is relaxed. It is very smooth, clean, and actually a nice experience. It is something

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Air China increases flight frequency to UK

STORY: Air China increases flight frequency to UK SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Air China service in Gatwick Airport, London and passengers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JONATHAN POLLARD, Chief Commercial Officer of LGW (London Gatwick Airport) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Passenger 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Passenger STORYLINE: Starting on June 1, 2024, Air China increased its flight frequency to the United Kingdom by adding the Beijing Capital Airport-London Gatwick Airport route. The flight number for this route is CA851/2, with one flight per day. This move is expected to further enhance air connectivity between China and the UK, catering to the travel needs of passengers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JONATHAN POLLARD, Chief Commercial Officer of LGW (London Gatwick Airport) "So we're tremendously excited to welcome today's service to Beijing. Gatwick is the second biggest airport in the UK. And we have a very signif

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Chinese theater goers impressed by French musical

STORY: Chinese theater goers impressed by French musical SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:50 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the musical 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GONG YUXIN, Student, Minzu University of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG WEIXUAN, Student, Jilin University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG YUTONG, Student, Northeast Forestry University STORYLINE: French musical "Mozart, l'Opera Rock" has captivated Chinese audiences with its blend of rock and classical music at Harbin Grand Theater on Thursday. In addition to Harbin, the musical will tour other cities in China, including Nanjing, Wuhan and Shenzhen. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GONG YUXIN, Student, Minzu University of China "I came to Harbin from Beijing yesterday to watch the musical. For me, it is a cherished companion throughout my youth and gives me a lot of encouragement. I feel very happy and excited to watch it today." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG WEIXUAN, Student, Jilin

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China: Sunrise Breaks Through Clouds On Mount Tai Peak To The Delight Of Climbers

A huge crowd of climbers braved the cold wind on April 13 to watch the famous sunrise from the peak of Mount Tai in Taian, Shandong. The filmer said,"I was still very excited at that time. Despite the cold weather, people's longing for Mount Tai couldn't be deterred. Perhaps due to the weather, the sun only appeared twice. But when the Ode to the Motherland song played, the clouds dispersed, the sun rose, and I suddenly felt that all the hardships along the way were worth it. I felt that the efforts and anticipation of this moment were meaningful." Mount Tai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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French tiremaker Michelin vows to continue investment in China

STORY: French tiremaker Michelin vows to continue investment in China SHOOTING TIME: Early April, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Michelin Shenyang plant 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FLORENT MENEGAUX, CEO of Michelin Group 3. various of Michelin Shenyang plant STORYLINE: Impressed by the tremendous development of Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, Florent Menegaux, Michelin Group CEO, has expressed his strong confidence in the performance of its Shenyang plant, vowing to continue investment in China. SOUNDBITE (English): FLORENT MENEGAUX, CEO of Michelin Group "I've seen tremendous development, especially in Shenyang City. I've also seen the development of our people in our plants. I'm always very excited when I come and visit our Shenyang plant. Michelin has been present in the province of Liaoning for the past 30 years. We had an old plant in the city center of Shenyang that we have moved into a more su

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UK exhibitor at consumer products expo eyes further growth in China market

STORY: UK exhibitor at consumer products expo eyes further growth in China market SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of consumer products expo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, Owner and CEO of Rapport London STORYLINE: The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo opens on Saturday in Haikou, Hainan Province. The six-day event will host over 4,000 brands from 71 countries and regions. An executive from a British luxury brand shares his thoughts on joining the expo for the first time. SOUNDBITE (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, Owner and CEO of Rapport London "This is my first time. So I'm really pleased to be here. It's very exciting. It's a real privilege to be here as part of the UK pavilion. And we're very excited about what will happen over the next coming days. We've been speaking to the Hainan government for quite a long time. And then this year we decided it would be a great opportunity to

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240411) -- BEIJING, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The germination of the seeds of Cypripedium flavum is seen at the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, whic

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Xu Kun (L) and researcher Chen Xiaoling observe the germination of seeds at the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Xu Kun checks the germination of the seeds of Cypripedium flavum at the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Xu Kun sorts out plant specimens in his office in Yulong County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 25, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, which contributed to the followin

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Xu Kun checks the growth of plants in a greenhouse at the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, which contri

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fan Zhongyu checks an equipment for collecting seeds at a sample area in Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 28, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium specie

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 28, 2024 shows the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden with the Yulong Snow Mountain, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, which contr

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fan Zhongyu (R) collects statistics at a sample area in Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 28, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, which contribu

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Xu Kun carries out experiments at the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, which contributed to the followi

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young fir is seen at Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 28, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, which contributed to the following production p

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fan Zhongyu observes a fir at a sample area in Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 28, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, which contributed to th

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CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-BOTANIC GARDEN-RESEARCH (CN)

(240410) -- LIJIANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The germination of the seeds of Cypripedium flavum is seen at the Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden in Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2024. Lijiang Alpine Botanic Garden of Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is located in the Yulong Snow Mountain. With an elevation difference of about 1 kilometer, seeds could be conserved under favorable conditions in this area. As the director of the botanic garden, Xu Kun is specialized in plant resources and conservation biology. Recently, in the lab, Xu has observed that the seeds of Cypripedium flavum germinated three months ahead of schedule, which made him feel excited. This means that following experiments could be carried out sooner. The seed germination conditions of endangered Cypripedium are usually strict, and there are few new seedlings each year. After years of research, Xu and his team have obtained the aseptic germination technique of seeds of 4 Cypripedium species, whic

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Australian winemakers excited about re-entry of bottled wine into Chinese market

STORY: Australian winemakers excited about re-entry of bottled wine into Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dowie Doole winery in South Australia's McLaren Vale 2. various of Chris Thomas, managing director and chief winemaker of the Dowie Doole winery STORYLINE: China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that the country will lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine from Friday. Australia welcomed China's decision, which comes at a critical time for the Australian wine industry, said an Australian government statement. The re-entry of Australian bottled wine into the Chinese market will benefit both Australian producers and Chinese consumers, the statement said. Australia's wine exports to China were worth 1.1 billion Australian dollars (some 713 million U.S. dollars) in 2019. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in the wine region of Hunter Valley

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (C), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), sings the national anthem while attending the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learn

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), shows his suggestions written in Braille at the base of Fujian delegation, in Beijing, capital of China, March 3, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage skills and conducting non-profit training. His ef

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is interviewed ahead of the second plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage ski

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (L), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), prepares to go for a meeting with the help of his wife Zhou Jianfa at the base of Fujian delegation, in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage skills and conducti

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), uses his laptop adapted for visually impaired people at the base of Fujian delegation, in Beijing, capital of China, March 3, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage skills and conducting non-profit trai

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (R, front), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), prepares to give an interview ahead of the second plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journ

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (R, front), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), prepares to attend the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC with the help of his wife Zhou Jianfa (L, front) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (C), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), attends the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage skills and conducting

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), reads the government work report in Braille at the base of Fujian delegation, in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage skills and conducting non-profit training. His

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), speaks during an interview at the base of Fujian delegation, in Beijing, capital of China, March 3, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage skills and conducting non-profit training. His efforts helped o

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), is interviewed ahead of the second plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 8, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage ski

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), reads the government work report in Braille while attending the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial jo

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (1st R), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), takes notes in Braille during a group deliberation at the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning mas

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)

(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng (C), a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), reads the government work report in Braille while attending the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024. When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature. "It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots. Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment. Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneuria

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Turks prepare for Ramadan amid record-high inflation

STORY: Turks prepare for Ramadan amid record-high inflation SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): YUSUF BULUT, 64-year-old shopper 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ENVER OZDURAN, 61-year-old retiree STORYLINE: As the holy month of Ramadan is set to kick off soon, millions of Muslims in Türkiye are feeling the shock of high inflation with an unrelenting rise in the prices of essential goods. Türkiye's capital city Ankara's historic Ulus Bazaar is generally the place to go when a typical Turkish family prepares the fast-breaking meal in the evening, the iftar. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): YUSUF BULUT, 64-year-old shopper "Naturally we are excited about Ramadan. However, shopping for commodities ahead of the holy time is very challenging because of soaring prices. (02:30-02:36) It has become impossible to have a meal in a restaurant anymore. (02:36-02:40) This is unprecedented. In

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Student lion dance team set up in E China to cherish traditional culture

STORY: Student lion dance team set up in E China to cherish traditional culture SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the school 2. various of students performing lion dance 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU CHENXIN, Student, Fuzhou Cangshan Guanlan Primary School 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DENG SHUIJIN, Deputy secretary-general of Fujian Dragon and Lion Dance Sports Association 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HU JUAN, Vice principal, Fuzhou Cangshan Guanlan Primary School STORYLINE: A primary school in east China's Fujian Province has set up a lion dance team with an average age of nine. The school aims to encourage the students to inherit and promote the traditional Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU CHENXIN, Student, Fuzhou Cangshan Guanlan Primary School "I really like the lion dance. Every time before I go on stage, I am so excited. When I dance, all of my classmates think I am very cool." SOUNDBITE 2 (C