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Illustration Cinema Theatre

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 18TH ARRONDISSEMENT. MONTMARTRE DISTRICT. GROCERY STORE AU MARCHE DE LA BUTTE (MAISON COLLIGNON) USED AS THE SETTING FOR THE FAMOUS FILM LE FABULEUX DESTIN D'AMELIE POULAIN (THE FABULOUS DESTINY OF AMELIE POULAIN) BY JEAN-PIERRE JEUNET (2001) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Cinema Theatre

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 18TH ARRONDISSEMENT. MONTMARTRE DISTRICT. GROCERY STORE AU MARCHE DE LA BUTTE (MAISON COLLIGNON) USED AS THE SETTING FOR THE FAMOUS FILM LE FABULEUX DESTIN D'AMELIE POULAIN (THE FABULOUS DESTINY OF AMELIE POULAIN) BY JEAN-PIERRE JEUNET (2001) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Cinema Theatre

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 18TH ARRONDISSEMENT. MONTMARTRE DISTRICT. GROCERY STORE AU MARCHE DE LA BUTTE (MAISON COLLIGNON) USED AS THE SETTING FOR THE FAMOUS FILM LE FABULEUX DESTIN D'AMELIE POULAIN (THE FABULOUS DESTINY OF AMELIE POULAIN) BY JEAN-PIERRE JEUNET (2001) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Cinema Theatre

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 18TH DISTRICT. MONTMARTRE DISTRICT. CAFE DES 2 MOULINS (RUE LEPIC) USED AS THE SETTING FOR THE FAMOUS FILM THE FABULOUS DESTINY OF AMELIE POULAIN BY JEAN-PIERRE JEUNET (2001) Photo by Bruno De Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Cinema Theatre

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 18TH DISTRICT. MONTMARTRE DISTRICT. CAFE DES 2 MOULINS (RUE LEPIC) USED AS THE SETTING FOR THE FAMOUS FILM THE FABULOUS DESTINY OF AMELIE POULAIN BY JEAN-PIERRE JEUNET (2001) Photo by Bruno De Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pakistani engineer fulfills career dream in China's Chongqing

STORY: Pakistani engineer fulfills career dream in China's Chongqing SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of AbdurRubb's life in Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDURRUBB, Pakistani engineer in Chongqing, China STORYLINE: Pakistani young man AbdurRubb has aspired to become an engineer since childhood. After graduating from a Chinese university in 2022, he fulfilled his dream in Chongqing, an automobile production base in China. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDURRUBB, Pakistani engineer in Chongqing, China "If I talk about my life in Chongqing, it's fabulous, because the life in Chongqing, the landscape, everything is so good. I really love about the Chongqing landscapes, especially the mountain and the rivers. And if we talk about the Chongqing people, they are also very warm-hearted and welcoming. So I really like to be here and working and enjoying my life. From my academic background and rich experience in in

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Canadian expat experiences cultural heritages in Guangdong

STORY: Canadian expat experiences cultural heritages in Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Zhongshan 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 3. various of dragon dance performances 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 5. SOUNDBITE (English): Spectators 6. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 7. various of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Zhongshan STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat "This is the first day of the Chinese New Year. This is the year of the dragon. I have never seen these many dragons before in my life. It is amazing, so interesting, so fabulous. And they have a saying in Chinese, ren shan ren hai (a massive crowd of people). I understand that now. There are people everywhere." SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat "Too heavy. How much does it weig

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese acrobat performs during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese acrobats perform during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese acrobats perform during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese acrobats perform during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese acrobat performs during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese acrobat performs during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese acrobat performs during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese acrobats perform during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye addresses the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A balloon dragon is seen during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese acrobats perform during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese acrobat performs during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CIRQUE PHOENIX-DALIAN CIRQUE-FABULOUS NIGHT

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese acrobats perform during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. Acrobats from Dalian Cirque of China performed here on Friday night. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231210) -- BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese acrobat performs during the "fabulous night" at Cirque Phoenix in Paris, France, Dec. 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Int'l circus festival concludes in Russia's St. Petersburg

STORY: Int'l circus festival concludes in Russia's St. Petersburg DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the circus performances STORYLINE: The second International Circus Festival "Without Borders" ended Sunday in Russia's second-largest city St. Petersburg. During the four-day festival, about 200 artists from more than ten countries and regions, including Russia, China, Mexico, Italy and Ethiopia gave fabulous acrobatics, magic, diabolo show and other circus performances. The festival was jointly organized by the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Russian State Circus Company. Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova said earlier that the festival had become one of the most important cultural events in Russia, attracting outstanding artistic talents from all over the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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Harry Potter theme park opens in Tokyo

STORY: Harry Potter theme park opens in Tokyo DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter opened to the public on Friday, enabling visitors to explore the behind-the-scenes production of the Harry Potter movies as well as delight themselves with interactive magical experiences. The studio, built on the former Toshimaen site in Tokyo's Nerima Ward, is the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world and the first Warner Bros. Studio Tour to open in Asia. At the opening ceremony, British actor Thomas Andrew Felton, who played the role of Draco Malfoy, on behalf of the cast of the series, expressed his appreciation for "how much attention to detail that has gone into making this fabulous new home for the wizarding world." The second attraction of its kind in the world after London features not only iconic film sets, such as Diagon Alley and Forbidden For

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Marco (1st L) chats with schoolmates at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil have much in common. For example,

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rafaela (L), Manuela (C) and Maria take a selfie near the Weiming Lake of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on March 31, 2023 shows Maria (R) talking with an instructor after a Chinese class at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Bra

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rafaela (L), Manuela (C) and Maria pose for a photo near the Weiming Lake of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Bra

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maria (2nd L) chats with schoolmates at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil have much in common. For example,

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rafaela (R) and Maria talk at a classroom at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil have

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rafaela (R) reads a book at a library of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil have much in common. For example

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rafaela (R) chats with a schoolmate at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil have much in common. For example,

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maria (R) scans a QR code on a vending machine at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, April 13, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maria (R) chats with her language partner Yin Yue, a student majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, April 13, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Manuela practices volleyball at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, March 31, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil have much in common. For example, both ar

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CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maria (2nd R) talks with schoolmates at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, April 13, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil have much

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U.S.-TEXAS-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(230117) -- HOUSTON, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform lion dance to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year in Houston, Texas, the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. Texas, the second most populous U.S. state, is embracing Lunar New Year celebrations popping up more fabulously than before in places ranging from public libraries to children's museums, local bars, and Asian restaurants in both big cities and some small towns. TO GO WITH "Feature: Texans fascinated by more fabulous celebrations for Lunar New Year" (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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U.S.-TEXAS-LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(230117) -- HOUSTON, Jan. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform dragon dance to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year in Houston, Texas, the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. Texas, the second most populous U.S. state, is embracing Lunar New Year celebrations popping up more fabulously than before in places ranging from public libraries to children's museums, local bars, and Asian restaurants in both big cities and some small towns. TO GO WITH "Feature: Texans fascinated by more fabulous celebrations for Lunar New Year" (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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Texans fascinated by more fabulous celebrations for Lunar New Year

STORY: Texans fascinated by more fabulous celebrations for Lunar New Year DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:38 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of audience watching lion dance performance 2. various of lion dance performance STORYLINE: Texas, the second most populous U.S. state, is embracing Lunar New Year celebrations popping up more fabulously than before in places ranging from public libraries to children's museums, local bars, and Asian restaurants in both big cities and some small towns. POST Houston, a downtown entertainment and cultural hub in the state's largest city, hosted a massive Lunar New Year festival on Sunday with eye-catching performances, a carnival-like Asian pop-up market featuring food vendors, games, crafts and other cultural activities, as well as a grand party in the night. Lion and dragon dances, accompanied by the booming, rhythmic beating of drums and gongs, especially whipped up a festive atmosphere, gaining rapturous applause and chee

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Fireworks show held at Marina Bay in Singapore to welcome New Year

STORY: Fireworks show held at Marina Bay in Singapore to welcome New Year DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:48 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists and firework show at Marina Bay 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Visitor from Uganda 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Visitors from South Africa 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Visitors from Malaysia STORYLINE: A fabulous fireworks show was held at Marina Bay in Singapore on Saturday to welcome the New Year. The spectacular display attracted tourists from all over the world. Thousands of visitors came to the bay on Saturday afternoon to wait for the show. It was the first time that the event was held in the last two years. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Visitor from Uganda "I am from Uganda and I live in Thailand. I work and live in Thailand. I'm here to celebrate the New Year. I heard the fireworks are fantastic in Singapore. It's impressive. This is my first time here, and I can't wait to see the fireworks. Happy New Year. Happy 2023." SOUNDBITE 2

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Alex Rodriguez makes fabulous comeback

BALTIMORE, the United States - New York Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez speaks to reporters at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, on May 8, on returning to the team from right hip surgery performed on March 9.

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Alex Rodriguez makes fabulous comeback with first-pitch shot

BALTIMORE, the United States - New York Yankees' slugger Alex Rodriguez belts a three-run home run off Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie in the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, on May 8.

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Koizumi praises Arakawa for winning gold medal

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi talks with Shizuka Arakawa over the phone at his office on Feb. 24 to offer congratulations on her winning the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Turin Olympics. ''I was moved when I cheered for you on TV. Your performance was fabulous,'' the premier told Arakawa. (Pool photo)

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Koizumi praises Arakawa for winning gold medal

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi holds a photo of Shizuka Arakawa at his office on Feb. 24 before making a phone call to her to offer congratulations on winning the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Turin Olympics. ''I was moved when I cheered for you on TV. Your performance was fabulous,'' the premier told Arakawa over the phone later. (Pool photo)

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Fabulous spring views in Wuyi Mountain, S. China's Fujian

STORY: Fabulous spring views in Wuyi Mountain, S. China's Fujian DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:22 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of spring views of Wuyi Mountain STORYLINE: As spring comes in China, green tea trees, rape flowers, and cherry blossoms have attracted many visitors to an ecological tea garden at the foot of Wuyi Mountain, east China's Fujian. Wuyi Mountain, a famous summer resort in Fujian, is widely known as one of the most outstanding subtropical forests in the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Fuzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Expo Orient-Express - Liege

★From 26 October 2021 to 17 April 2022, Train World, the SNCB museum, is hosting an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the epic of the Orient-Express and its creator, Georges Nagelmackers from Liège. This exhibition-event, proposed by Train World as part of Europalia Trains & Tracks, takes you on a journey through Europe, at the turn of the 20th century. Discover the legend of this fabulous train, synonymous with luxury travel, adventures and exotic discoveries, as well as the fascinating story of Georges Nagelmackers, who realized his dream of an international railway network. Authentic Orient-Express cars will be exceptionally presented at Train World in Brussels. They immerse you in the atmosphere and nostalgia aroused by these sumptuous rolling palaces. This exhibition will also give pride of place to decorative works of art and unique documents retracing the adventure of the Orient-

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Expo Orient-Express - Liege

★From 26 October 2021 to 17 April 2022, Train World, the SNCB museum, is hosting an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the epic of the Orient-Express and its creator, Georges Nagelmackers from Liège. This exhibition-event, proposed by Train World as part of Europalia Trains & Tracks, takes you on a journey through Europe, at the turn of the 20th century. Discover the legend of this fabulous train, synonymous with luxury travel, adventures and exotic discoveries, as well as the fascinating story of Georges Nagelmackers, who realized his dream of an international railway network. Authentic Orient-Express cars will be exceptionally presented at Train World in Brussels. They immerse you in the atmosphere and nostalgia aroused by these sumptuous rolling palaces. This exhibition will also give pride of place to decorative works of art and unique documents retracing the adventure of the Orient-

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Expo Orient-Express - Liege

★From 26 October 2021 to 17 April 2022, Train World, the SNCB museum, is hosting an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the epic of the Orient-Express and its creator, Georges Nagelmackers from Liège. This exhibition-event, proposed by Train World as part of Europalia Trains & Tracks, takes you on a journey through Europe, at the turn of the 20th century. Discover the legend of this fabulous train, synonymous with luxury travel, adventures and exotic discoveries, as well as the fascinating story of Georges Nagelmackers, who realized his dream of an international railway network. Authentic Orient-Express cars will be exceptionally presented at Train World in Brussels. They immerse you in the atmosphere and nostalgia aroused by these sumptuous rolling palaces. This exhibition will also give pride of place to decorative works of art and unique documents retracing the adventure of the Orient-

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Expo Orient-Express - Liege

★From 26 October 2021 to 17 April 2022, Train World, the SNCB museum, is hosting an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the epic of the Orient-Express and its creator, Georges Nagelmackers from Liège. This exhibition-event, proposed by Train World as part of Europalia Trains & Tracks, takes you on a journey through Europe, at the turn of the 20th century. Discover the legend of this fabulous train, synonymous with luxury travel, adventures and exotic discoveries, as well as the fascinating story of Georges Nagelmackers, who realized his dream of an international railway network. Authentic Orient-Express cars will be exceptionally presented at Train World in Brussels. They immerse you in the atmosphere and nostalgia aroused by these sumptuous rolling palaces. This exhibition will also give pride of place to decorative works of art and unique documents retracing the adventure of the Orient-

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Expo Orient-Express - Liege

★From 26 October 2021 to 17 April 2022, Train World, the SNCB museum, is hosting an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the epic of the Orient-Express and its creator, Georges Nagelmackers from Liège. This exhibition-event, proposed by Train World as part of Europalia Trains & Tracks, takes you on a journey through Europe, at the turn of the 20th century. Discover the legend of this fabulous train, synonymous with luxury travel, adventures and exotic discoveries, as well as the fascinating story of Georges Nagelmackers, who realized his dream of an international railway network. Authentic Orient-Express cars will be exceptionally presented at Train World in Brussels. They immerse you in the atmosphere and nostalgia aroused by these sumptuous rolling palaces. This exhibition will also give pride of place to decorative works of art and unique documents retracing the adventure of the Orient-

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Expo Orient-Express - Liege

★From 26 October 2021 to 17 April 2022, Train World, the SNCB museum, is hosting an exceptional exhibition dedicated to the epic of the Orient-Express and its creator, Georges Nagelmackers from Liège. This exhibition-event, proposed by Train World as part of Europalia Trains & Tracks, takes you on a journey through Europe, at the turn of the 20th century. Discover the legend of this fabulous train, synonymous with luxury travel, adventures and exotic discoveries, as well as the fascinating story of Georges Nagelmackers, who realized his dream of an international railway network. Authentic Orient-Express cars will be exceptionally presented at Train World in Brussels. They immerse you in the atmosphere and nostalgia aroused by these sumptuous rolling palaces. This exhibition will also give pride of place to decorative works of art and unique documents retracing the adventure of the Orient-