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KENYA-NAIROBI-SUN TZU BOOK HOUSE

(240810) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a corner of the "Sun Tzu Book House" at the Confucius Institute of Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. "Sun Tzu Book House," unveiled recently at the Confucius Institute of Kenyatta University, features various iterations of Sun Tzu's works, including some in silk, others in wood and scrolls. This is the first "Sun Tzu Book House" established abroad by east China's Shandong Province. TO GO WITH:"Feature: In "Sun Tzu Book House," ancient Chinese wisdom inspires young Africans" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Jian)

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Tall Hermann tower

28.05.2024, Tallinn. Tall Hermann is the defensive tower standing at the southwestern corner of Toompea Castle in Tallinn. It is thought to have been built in 1371. A narrow stone staircase of 215 steps leads to the top of the tower. At the top of the tower, 95 metres above sea level, flies the flag that symbolises the ruling power in Estonia. The blue, black, and white of the national flag were first seen here on 12 December 1918 and after years of Soviet occupation, again on 24 February 1989. The flag is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tall Hermann tower

28.05.2024, Tallinn. Tall Hermann is the defensive tower standing at the southwestern corner of Toompea Castle in Tallinn. It is thought to have been built in 1371. A narrow stone staircase of 215 steps leads to the top of the tower. At the top of the tower, 95 metres above sea level, flies the flag that symbolises the ruling power in Estonia. The blue, black, and white of the national flag were first seen here on 12 December 1918 and after years of Soviet occupation, again on 24 February 1989. The flag is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Tall Hermann tower

28.05.2024, Tallinn. Tall Hermann is the defensive tower standing at the southwestern corner of Toompea Castle in Tallinn. It is thought to have been built in 1371. A narrow stone staircase of 215 steps leads to the top of the tower. At the top of the tower, 95 metres above sea level, flies the flag that symbolises the ruling power in Estonia. The blue, black, and white of the national flag were first seen here on 12 December 1918 and after years of Soviet occupation, again on 24 February 1989. The flag is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams

STORY: Sports enliven life in Xinjiang, kindling dreams SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinjiang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FERNANDO SANCHEZ CIPITRIA, Football coach, Xinjiang Silk Road Eagle Club 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NEELS THERIC, Motorcycle racer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Motorcycle racer STORYLINE: In northwest China's Xinjiang, sport is more than just a game. It is a source of inspiration, resilience and unity, fueling dreams and shaping futures in this dynamic corner of the world. Official data revealed that in 2023 alone, Xinjiang built 247 new football fields. A growing number of professional coaches also went to this land of football passion, providing more advanced training for the players. Former Real Madrid youth coach Fernando Sanchez Cipitria returned to Xinjiang for a second stint this year. In 2018, during his first journey, he frequently traveled through cities and villages to scou

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Temple fair held in Nigerian capital to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Temple fair held in Nigerian capital to celebrate Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTINS IFAENYI, Businessman STORYLINE: With the Year of the Dragon just around the corner, the Chinese community in Nigeria held a temple fair on Saturday. The event, organized by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the China Cultural Center in Abuja, witnessed a large turnout of merrymakers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CUI JIANCHUN, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria "If we really try to make a difference, this is a very important year not only for this new government and also for the long-term development of the two nations." It was the first of several events outlined for the celebration of what is also known as the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTINS IFAENYI, Bu

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-WINTER SCENERY (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 shows a corner of the Palace Museum covered by snow in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Gates, palaces, temples, squares and gardens of the old city are all linked up to the axis. As they witnessed the folk activities along the line from old days to new ones, they themselves are a joy to behold at all times. (Xinhua/Luo Xiaoguang)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-AUTUMN SCENERY (CN)

(231114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2023 shows a corner of the Forbidden City, which was first built in 1406 and was listed as one of the world heritage sites by UNESCO in 1987, seen from the Jingshan Mountain on the Beijing Central Axis in Beijing, capital of China. First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 km between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north. Most of the major old-city buildings of Beijing sit along this axis. Chinese authorities have planned to recommend the Beijing Central Axis as China's 2024 world cultural heritage application project. It was included on the preliminary list of China's world cultural heritage sites in 2012. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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(SP)XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK

(231106) -- BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 2023) TRANSMITTED on Nov. 6, 2023. Red Bull's Sergio Perez of Mexico crashes at the first corner during the final race of the 2023 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit in Mexico City, Mexico, Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HOST CITY-CIIE (CN)

(231103) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 28, 2023 shows a C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, getting ready for its first commercial flight in east China's Shanghai. The sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is scheduled to take place from Nov. 5 to Nov. 10 in Shanghai. With the sixth CIIE just around the corner, preparations are in full swing. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-HOST CITY-CIIE (CN)

(231103) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 6, 2023 shows China's first domestically-built large cruise ship "Adora Magic City" in east China's Shanghai. The sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is scheduled to take place from Nov. 5 to Nov. 10 in Shanghai. With the sixth CIIE just around the corner, preparations are in full swing. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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(SP)MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-F1-GRAND PRIX

(231030) -- MEXICO CITY, Oct. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Red Bull's Sergio Perez of Mexico crashes at the first corner during the final race of the 2023 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit in Mexico City, Mexico on Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows the Chengdu Primary School in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A father and his child are seen by a fountain in Montpellier, France, July 17, 2023. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Promenade du Peyrou in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Sun and Immortal Bird Gold Ornament is seen on the dome of the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province on March 10, 2022. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Zhang Yan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows the stadium for the opening ceremony of the Chengdu Universiade and other sports venues at Dong'an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows a residential building called Arbre blanc in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Fountain of the Three Graces at Place de la Comedie in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 4, 2021 shows a city view of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Shen Jun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 20, 2021 shows the Panda Tower in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Zhang Xiangsheng/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows a night view in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Jiang Xiaoyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Montpellier Arc de Triomphe in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 21, 2021 shows a view of Jiaozi park and a financial center in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Du Ruijia/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows the Chengdu Primary School in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 25, 2021 shows the Jincheng Lake Park in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Du Ning/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows the Place de l'Europe in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sight-seeing vehicle runs on a street in Montpellier, France, July 19, 2023. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Fountain of the Three Graces at Place de la Comedie in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Aqueduc Saint-Clément at Promenade du Peyrou in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2021 shows a night view in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Zhang Yan/Xinhua)

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Football: Barcelona vs. Vissel Kobe friendly

Vissel Kobe star Andres Iniesta takes a corner kick during the first half of a football friendly match against Barcelona at National Stadium in Tokyo on June 6, 2023.

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Investigation begins on two ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea

STORY: Investigation begins on two ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:08 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient shipwrecks 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN YALIN, Director of archaeology department of NCHA 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG JIANZHONG, Researcher, National Center for Archaeology under NCHA STORYLINE: An archaeological investigation on two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on Saturday, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology. According to a press conference held Sunday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, during the first archaeological survey of the No. 1 shipwreck, located near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea, researchers successfully established a permanent underwater mapping foundation in the southwest corner of the shipwreck site. The National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said that the preliminary search and investigation as well a

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Maltese students learn Chinese acupressure techniques

STORY: Maltese students learn Chinese acupressure techniques DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Maltese students learning Chinese acupressure techniques STORYLINE: A program on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is helping Maltese students learn about the benefits of Chinese acupressure techniques. In an online class held Tuesday at St. Margaret College Secondary School in Cospiqua, a teacher from Nanjing Vocational Health College in east China's Jiangsu Province gave a detailed demonstration of the techniques and guided the students to practice on their own bodies. Acupressure is used to treat irritations such as headache, toothache, period pain, and neck and back pain. The program is part of activities organized by "China Corner," which was set up at St. Margaret College by science teacher Martin Azzopardi in 2010, after his first visit to the country. Azzopardi expressed hope for further collaborations with more Chinese schools and

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AUSTRALIA-NEW SOUTH WALES-WORLD BOOK DAY-SHAKESPEARE ROOM

(230423) -- SYDNEY, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maggie Patton, head of collection acquisition and curation at the New South Wales (NSW) State Library, stands next to the First Folio in the NSW State Library in Sydney, Australia, April 21, 2023. Every year on April 23, when World Book Day coincides with the death anniversary of William Shakespeare, a hidden gem in the heart of Australia's Sydney will open its door and welcome bookworms as promised. TO GO WITH "Feature: On World Book Day, seek Shakespeare at his 'hidden corner' in Australia's Sydney" (Xinhua/Wang Qi)

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AUSTRALIA-NEW SOUTH WALES-WORLD BOOK DAY-SHAKESPEARE ROOM

(230423) -- SYDNEY, April 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 21, 2023 shows the catalog card of the First Folio in the New South Wales State Library in Sydney, Australia. Every year on April 23, when World Book Day coincides with the death anniversary of William Shakespeare, a hidden gem in the heart of Australia's Sydney will open its door and welcome bookworms as promised. TO GO WITH "Feature: On World Book Day, seek Shakespeare at his 'hidden corner' in Australia's Sydney" (Xinhua/Wang Qi)

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Chinese women's field hockey team beats New Zealand 5-2

STORY: Chinese women's field hockey team beats New Zealand 5-2 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the match STORYLINE: Chinese women's field hockey team beat its New Zealand counterpart 5-2 in the Women Hockey World Pro League 2022-23 match held on Sunday in Wellington, New Zealand. China had a brilliant start to the game, spending the opening five minutes in and around the Black Sticks' circle. They earned an early penalty corner as well, but the ball wasn't stopped cleanly at the top of the circle and the opportunity was missed. Gu Bingfeng's low shot opened the scoring for China in the ninth minute, as her low shot hit the post defender's foot and led to a penalty stroke. A penalty corner by Gu at the beginning of the second quarter forced a fantastic save by Brooke Roberts, diving low to her right as China searched for a second goal to increase their cushion. New Zealand's first score came in the 20th minute, when Olivia Merry

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Japan end in 0-0 draw with Greece

NATAL, Brazil - Japan's Keisuke Honda (4) clears a corner kick during the first half of a World Cup Group C match against Greece at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 19, 2014. Japan and Greece drew 0-0.

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Sagan Tosu vs. Sydney FC

TOSU, Japan - Former Italy forward Alessandro del Piero of Sydney FC takes a corner during the first half of a friendly against Sagan Tosu at Best Amenity Stadium in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, on July 24, 2013. Sagan Tosu won 2-1.

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Haruki Murakami's new novel

TOKYO, Japan - A signboard reading "Books Murakami Haruki" (top) to advertise a special corner for the new novel by popular Japanese author is set up at the entrance of bookstore chain Sanseido's main shop in Tokyo's Jimbocho district on April 12, 2013. The new novel titled "Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and his Years of Pilgrimage" was released at midnight on April 11. It is Murakami's first novel in three years.