The US-Supplied Bunker-Busting Bomb Israel Is Using In Lebanon

The US-Supplied Bunker-Busting Bomb Israel Is Using In Lebanon

Handout photo shows October 16, 2012 shows a F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft completed the first in-flight weapons release of a 2,000 pound GBU-31 BLU-109 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) from a 5th Generation fighter. The munitions Israel used to kill Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, have been identified as US-supplied “bunker-busting” bombs. A video published by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) showed eight planes taking off fitted with about 15 900kg bombs. Dr Nic Jenzen-Jones, director of arms intelligence consultancy Armament Research Services (ARES), identified the bombs as BLU-109s, also known as “bunker-busters” as they are capable of destroying military bunkers deep underground. U.S. Air Force photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Renaud Muselier (president of South Region) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) is seen at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Shaye Lu (China Ambassador in France) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Shaye Lu (China Ambassador in France) is seen at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Renaud Muselier (president of South Region) poses in front of the aircraft after the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Authorities cut the ribbon in front of the aircraft at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Renaud Muselier (president of South Region) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Authorities cut the ribbon in front of the aircraft at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

A traditional Provencal folk troupe is ready to welcome the first 273 passengers of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

A traditional Provençal folk troupe and officials hold a welcome banner in front of the aircraft after the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

A traditional Provençal folk troupe and officials hold a welcome banner in front of the aircraft after the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Authorities cut the ribbon in front of the aircraft at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

A member of the Chinese delegation holds a model of the aircraft that will operate the first direct inaugural flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Direct passenger flight connects China's Guangzhou with Budapest

STORY: Direct passenger flight connects China's Guangzhou with Budapest SHOOTING TIME: June 27, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Budapest Airport exterior 2. various of water salute 3. various of plane arriving at airport 4. various of the speeches and welcoming ceremony STORYLINE: The first scheduled passenger flight between Chinese city Guangzhou and the Hungarian capital Budapest, operated by China Southern Airlines, landed at Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Thursday. As a part of the Hungarian government's "Eastern Opening" policy and China's Belt and Road Initiative, the two countries continue to deepen their bilateral ties with Hungary now having more direct flights to China than any other country in Eastern Europe, according to Boglarka Illes, state secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. "We are very pleased that our bilateral relations, our economic and trade relations are also steadily developi

1st Beijing-Madrid-Havana flight arrives in Cuba

STORY: 1st Beijing-Madrid-Havana flight arrives in Cuba SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:24 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival STORYLINE: Local authorities said that the first flight to resume air links between Cuba and China arrived in Havana on Friday, with a stopover in Spain, which will enhance connectivity and facilitate exchanges between the two countries. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Air China was received at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana with the traditional water salute. Starting with two flights per week, it is hoped that the airline frequency will increase as passenger traffic between the two countries grows. There were no direct flights from China to Cuba until Air China resumed the Beijing-Madrid-Havana route, the only direct one between China and Cuba. The air links were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Havana. (XHTV)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240513) -- BEIJING, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A China Southern Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft serving the direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City lands at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 11, 2024. The first direct passenger flight between China and Mexico after the COVID-19 pandemic landed in the city on Saturday. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

(240512) -- MEXICO CITY, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend an event celebrating the launching of a direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 12, 2024. A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was launched on Saturday. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and arrived in Mexico City at around 11 p.m. local time, with the flight time being approximately 16 hours. The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

(240512) -- MEXICO CITY, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A passenger of the first flight on a direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, arrives at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 11, 2024. A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was launched on Saturday. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and arrived in Mexico City at around 11 p.m. local time, with the flight time being approximately 16 hours. The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

(240512) -- MEXICO CITY, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Crew members of the first flight on a direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, arrive at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 11, 2024. A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was launched on Saturday. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and arrived in Mexico City at around 11 p.m. local time, with the flight time being approximately 16 hours. The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

(240512) -- MEXICO CITY, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers of the first flight on a direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, arrive at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 11, 2024. A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was launched on Saturday. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and arrived in Mexico City at around 11 p.m. local time, with the flight time being approximately 16 hours. The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

MEXICO-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

MEXICO-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

(240512) -- MEXICO CITY, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A China Southern Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft serving the direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City lands at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 11, 2024. The first direct passenger flight between China and Mexico after the COVID-19 pandemic landed here on Saturday. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

MEXICO-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

MEXICO-CHINA-DIRECT FLIGHT-LANDING

(240512) -- MEXICO CITY, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A China Southern Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft serving the direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City lands at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 11, 2024. The first direct passenger flight between China and Mexico after the COVID-19 pandemic landed here on Saturday. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

China launches direct passenger flight to Mexico

STORY: China launches direct passenger flight to Mexico SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the first direct flight departing 2. various of passengers at the airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN JINTAO, President of China Southern Airlines Shenzhen branch 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JESUS SEADE, Mexican Ambassador to China STORYLINE: China launched the first direct passenger air route to Mexico on Saturday. Operated by China Southern Airlines, the flight links Shenzhen in south China's Guangdong Province with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and the flight time will be approximately 16 hours. The biweekly flight is currently also the only direct passenger route from China to Latin America. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN JINTAO, President of China Southern Airlines Shenzhen branch "The new direct flight will g

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240512) -- BEIJING, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows an Airbus A350 aircraft serving the direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was launched on Saturday. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and the flight time will be approximately 16 hours, the airline said. The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America. (Xinhua)

CHINA-SHENZHEN-MEXICO CITY-DIRECT FLIGHT (CN)

CHINA-SHENZHEN-MEXICO CITY-DIRECT FLIGHT (CN)

(240511) -- SHENZHEN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A passenger checks in for a flight to Mexico City at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 11, 2024. A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was launched on Saturday. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and the flight time will be approximately 16 hours, the airline said. The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

CHINA-SHENZHEN-MEXICO CITY-DIRECT FLIGHT (CN)

CHINA-SHENZHEN-MEXICO CITY-DIRECT FLIGHT (CN)

(240511) -- SHENZHEN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A passenger checks in for a flight to Mexico City at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 11, 2024. A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was launched on Saturday. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and the flight time will be approximately 16 hours, the airline said. The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

CHINA-SHENZHEN-MEXICO CITY-DIRECT FLIGHT (CN)

CHINA-SHENZHEN-MEXICO CITY-DIRECT FLIGHT (CN)

(240511) -- SHENZHEN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo shows an Airbus A350 aircraft serving the direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was launched on Saturday. The first flight on the route took off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and the flight time will be approximately 16 hours, the airline said. The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America. (Xinhua)

CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-FRANKFURT-NEW PASSENGER AIR ROUTE (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-FRANKFURT-NEW PASSENGER AIR ROUTE (CN)

(240425) -- SHENYANG, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Flight CZ8021 of China Southern Airlines is seen at the Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 24, 2024. China Southern Airlines, a leading Chinese airline, opened a new passenger air route on Thursday, linking Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province with Frankfurt. This new intercontinental route is the first direct regular route to Germany opened by a domestic airline in the northeastern region of China. (Xinhua)

CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-FRANKFURT-NEW PASSENGER AIR ROUTE (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-FRANKFURT-NEW PASSENGER AIR ROUTE (CN)

(240425) -- SHENYANG, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers of flight CZ8021 go through border inspection formalities at the Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 24, 2024. China Southern Airlines, a leading Chinese airline, opened a new passenger air route on Thursday, linking Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province with Frankfurt. This new intercontinental route is the first direct regular route to Germany opened by a domestic airline in the northeastern region of China. (Xinhua)

CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-FRANKFURT-NEW PASSENGER AIR ROUTE (CN)

CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-FRANKFURT-NEW PASSENGER AIR ROUTE (CN)

(240425) -- SHENYANG, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers of flight CZ8021 go through border inspection formalities at the Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 24, 2024. China Southern Airlines, a leading Chinese airline, opened a new passenger air route on Thursday, linking Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province with Frankfurt. This new intercontinental route is the first direct regular route to Germany opened by a domestic airline in the northeastern region of China. (Xinhua)

Direct charter flight launched between China's Fujian, Maldives

STORY: Direct charter flight launched between China's Fujian, Maldives SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUDA ALI SHAREEF, Charge d'Affaires a.i. of Embassy of Maldives in China 3. various of passengers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIU JING, Passenger 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XU YANG, Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism STORYLINE: The first direct charter flight that connects southeast China's Fujian Province with the Maldives was launched on Wednesday. The maiden flight operated by Xiamen Airlines took off from Fuzhou Changle International Airport with 230 passengers on board, and landed at Male Airport after 7 hours of flight. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUDA ALI SHAREEF, Charge d'Affaires ad interim of Embassy of Maldives in China "We are very happy that this initiative has been taken by the Fujian Provincial People's Government and Xiamen Airline

Direct flight links China's Fuzhou with Seoul in South Korea

STORY: Direct flight links China's Fuzhou with Seoul in South Korea SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony prior to departure 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG ZHENYANG, Deputy general manager of Fuzhou branch of Xiamen Air 3. various of passengers of flight MF877 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN YUN, Flight captain, Xiamen Air STORYLINE: Flight MF877, operated by China's Xiamen Air, departed from Fuzhou in east China and arrived in Seoul in South Korea on Wednesday, marking the official opening of the first direct passenger flight route between the two cities. It is also the first regularly-scheduled direct passenger flight route linking Fuzhou with South Korea. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG ZHENYANG, Deputy general manager of Fuzhou branch of Xiamen Air "Before the opening of the (new route), passengers from Fuzhou had to transfer in places like Shanghai, which would take six to seven hours and wa