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China: Stunning Waterspout Forms Off Coast Of Hainan

On October 27, 2024, a breathtaking waterspout appeared off the west coast of Haikou, on Hainan Island in southern China. Dark clouds loomed over the sea as strong winds whipped across the water, forming a towering waterspout that rose from the ocean, connecting sea to sky like a colossal dragon. This awe-inspiring spectacle captivated onlookers, who paused in both fear and fascination, marveling at nature's incredible power in this dramatic display.

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Wushu brings Iraq, China even closer

STORY: Wushu brings Iraq, China even closer SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wushu lovers practicing at Shaolin Classic School Organization in Kurdistan-Iraq 2. mid of Burhan Kamil practicing Wushu 3. various of Wushu lovers practicing at Shaolin Classic School Organization in Kurdistan-Iraq 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SORAN KHAFFAF, Wushu lover 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANIEL BAHADEN, Wushu lover STORYLINE: In a Wushu club located in the city of Sulaymaniyah in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, over 100 local Chinese martial arts enthusiasts clad in traditional training attire are diligently practicing Wushu routines. Despite the midsummer heat of Sulaymaniyah, where the temperature has soared to above 40 degrees Celsius, their passion for Wushu burns even hotter. Burhan Kamil is the founder of this Wushu club. Like many foreign enthusiasts of Chinese Kung Fu, Burhan's fascination was s

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CHINA-TIANJIN UNIVERSITY-MALAYSIAN STUDENT (CN)

(240623) -- TIANJIN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken in April 2024 shows Malaysian junior student Tan Pei Wei during an outing at Jinhai Lake in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China. TO GO WITH "Feature: A Malaysian student's fascination with biological sciences, China" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-TIANJIN UNIVERSITY-MALAYSIAN STUDENT (CN)

(240623) -- TIANJIN, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken in September 2023 shows Malaysian junior student Tan Pei Wei preparing for an experiment skill contest at Tianjin University in north China's Tianjin. TO GO WITH "Feature: A Malaysian student's fascination with biological sciences, China" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-TIANJIN UNIVERSITY-MALAYSIAN STUDENT (CN)

(240623) -- TIANJIN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken in September 2023 shows Malaysian junior student Tan Pei Wei preparing for an experiment skill contest at Tianjin University in north China's Tianjin. TO GO WITH "Feature: A Malaysian student's fascination with biological sciences, China" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIANJIN UNIVERSITY-MALAYSIAN STUDENT (CN)

(240623) -- TIANJIN, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken in April 2024 shows Malaysian junior student Tan Pei Wei during an outing at Jinhai Lake in Pinggu District of Beijing, capital of China. TO GO WITH "Feature: A Malaysian student's fascination with biological sciences, China" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi (L) and Rinchen Cimu, the Tibetan female protagonist, attend an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi attends an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi attends an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi (1st L) and guests attend an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi (1st L) and guests attend an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi attends an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi (1st L) and guests attend an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi (L) and Rinchen Cimu, the Tibetan female protagonist, attend an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi attends an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi attends an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi (1st L) and guests attend an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-BEIJING-RYO TAKEUCHI-DOCUMENTARY FILM "THE YANGTZE RIVER" (CN)

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi attends an event promoting the theatrical release of documentary film "The Yangtze River" in Beijing, capital of China, June 5, 2024. Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi shared his deep fascination with the Yangtze River at a media event on Wednesday, reflecting on the journey behind his documentary film on the river currently showing at Chinese cinemas. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Japanese director shares fascination with Yangtze as documentary screens" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liangkuai)

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China's visa-free policy ignites European fascination, enhances connectivity

STORY: China's visa-free policy ignites European fascination, enhances connectivity SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Europe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KONNYID LASZLO, CEO, Hungarian Tourism Agency 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): MARIN ORRIOLS, Spanish businessman and CEO of China-Europe Consultants 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ROLAND, Belgian scientist STORYLINE: To promote exchanges between Chinese and foreign nationals, China has decided to extend the visa-free policy to Dec. 31, 2025, including citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Citizens of these 12 countries with ordinary passports will be allowed to enter and stay in China visa-free for up to 15 days for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit. The policy, geared towards fostering interactions among Chinese and international citizens, ga

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Palumbo Shipyards in Malta hosts open day event

STORY: Palumbo Shipyards in Malta hosts open day event SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 26, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Palumbo Shipyards in Malta on Sunday organized the second edition of its open-day event, drawing in a diverse crowd of visitors. The event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to immerse themselves in the world of maritime mastery, catering particularly to those with a keen interest in ship repair or a fascination with maritime history. Renowned for its excellence in ship repair, maintenance, and refitting services, Palumbo Shipyards boasts a legacy deeply intertwined with Malta's maritime history. The shipyard plays a pivotal role in the development of the local maritime industry and the Maltese economy. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Fascination (2004)

Adam Garcia & Alice Evans Characters: Scott Doherty, Kelly Vance Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Adam Garcia & Jacqueline Bisset Characters: Scott Doherty, Maureen Doherty Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Stuart Wilson & Jacqueline Bisset Characters: Oliver Vance, Maureen Doherty Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Stuart Wilson & Jacqueline Bisset Characters: Oliver Vance, Maureen Doherty Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Stuart Wilson & Jacqueline Bisset Characters: Oliver Vance, Maureen Doherty Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Adam Garcia & Alice Evans Characters: Scott Doherty, Kelly Vance Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Adam Garcia & Jacqueline Bisset Characters: Scott Doherty, Maureen Doherty Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Adam Garcia & Alice Evans Characters: Scott Doherty, Kelly Vance Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Alice Evans Characters: Kelly Vance Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Jacqueline Bisset & James Naughton Characters: Maureen Doherty, Patrick Doherty Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Jacqueline Bisset, Stuart Wilson, Alice Evans & Adam Garcia Characters: Maureen Doherty, Oliver Vance, Kelly Vance, Scott Doherty Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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Fascination (2004)

Adam Garcia & Alice Evans Characters: Scott Doherty, Kelly Vance Film: Fascination (2004) Director: Klaus Mevzel 14 October 2004 Date: 14 October 2004

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