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Jordan Bardella signs copies of his book Ce que veulent les Français - Nice

The representative of Fayard Publishing sets up books during Jordan Bardella's book signing for his book “Ce que veulent les français” (What the French Want) at the five-star luxury hotel Boscolo in Nice, France, on November 7, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Mazan Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Platform

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - A gas compression platform of Saudi Arabia's Mazan oil and gas field project is shipped out of Qingdao's West Coast New Area in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Oct 24, 2024. The platform weighs about 20,000 tons, has five decks, and integrates 132 sets of mechanical equipment. Construction of the platform began in February 2022 and will be completed in October 2024.

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Paris 2024 - Princess Amalia with fans at Volleyball Turkey v Netherlands

Princess Amalia with fans at volleyball Turkey v Netherlands during the Paris 2024 olympic games, in Paris, France, on July 29, 2024. Volleyball Women's Preliminary Round Turkey against the Netherlands. The team of national coach Felix Koslowski took a 2-0 lead against the strong Turkish women, but still lost in five sets 3-2 after a nerve-wracking match. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Princess Amalia with fans at Volleyball Turkey v Netherlands

Princess Amalia with fans at volleyball Turkey v Netherlands during the Paris 2024 olympic games, in Paris, France, on July 29, 2024. Volleyball Women's Preliminary Round Turkey against the Netherlands. The team of national coach Felix Koslowski took a 2-0 lead against the strong Turkish women, but still lost in five sets 3-2 after a nerve-wracking match. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Princess Amalia with fans at Volleyball Turkey v Netherlands

Princess Amalia with fans at volleyball Turkey v Netherlands during the Paris 2024 olympic games, in Paris, France, on July 29, 2024. Volleyball Women's Preliminary Round Turkey against the Netherlands. The team of national coach Felix Koslowski took a 2-0 lead against the strong Turkish women, but still lost in five sets 3-2 after a nerve-wracking match. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-KHINKALI RECORD

(240706) -- VLADIVOSTOK, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mayor of Vladivostok Konstantin Shestakov (R) displays the certificate of the Russian record in Vladivostok, Russia, July 6, 2024. The Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok sets a national record of making the most Georgian khinkali in five minutes at one place on Saturday, with 500 people making 4,540 Georgian khinkali in 5 minutes. Georgian khinkali is one of the most beloved foods among Russians. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-KHINKALI RECORD

(240706) -- VLADIVOSTOK, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Georgian khinkali are seen during a Russian record event in Vladivostok, Russia, July 6, 2024. The Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok sets a national record of making the most Georgian khinkali in five minutes at one place on Saturday, with 500 people making 4,540 Georgian khinkali in 5 minutes. Georgian khinkali is one of the most beloved foods among Russians. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-KHINKALI RECORD

(240706) -- VLADIVOSTOK, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mayor of Vladivostok Konstantin Shestakov (C, with a purple tie) celebrates the setting of a Russian record with event participants in Vladivostok, Russia, July 6, 2024. The Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok sets a national record of making the most Georgian khinkali in five minutes at one place on Saturday, with 500 people making 4,540 Georgian khinkali in 5 minutes. Georgian khinkali is one of the most beloved foods among Russians. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Automobile Export Growth

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 5, 2024 - The BYD Explorer 1 car carrier, loaded with cars for export, sets sail from Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, July 5, 2024. On July 4, 2024, according to the data of the General Administration of Customs organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first five months of this year, China's total vehicle exports were 2.446 million, an increase of 26.6%; Exports reached 46.43 billion US dollars, up 19.9 percent year on year.

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China Automobile Export Growth

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 5, 2024 - The BYD Explorer 1 car carrier, loaded with cars for export, sets sail from Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, July 5, 2024. On July 4, 2024, according to the data of the General Administration of Customs organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first five months of this year, China's total vehicle exports were 2.446 million, an increase of 26.6%; Exports reached 46.43 billion US dollars, up 19.9 percent year on year.

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China Automobile Export Growth

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 5, 2024 - The BYD Explorer 1 car carrier, loaded with cars for export, sets sail from Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, July 5, 2024. On July 4, 2024, according to the data of the General Administration of Customs organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first five months of this year, China's total vehicle exports were 2.446 million, an increase of 26.6%; Exports reached 46.43 billion US dollars, up 19.9 percent year on year.

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China Automobile Export Growth

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 5, 2024 - The BYD Explorer 1 car carrier, loaded with cars for export, sets sail from Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, July 5, 2024. On July 4, 2024, according to the data of the General Administration of Customs organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first five months of this year, China's total vehicle exports were 2.446 million, an increase of 26.6%; Exports reached 46.43 billion US dollars, up 19.9 percent year on year.

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China Automobile Export Growth

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 5, 2024 - The BYD Explorer 1 car carrier, loaded with cars for export, sets sail from Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, July 5, 2024. On July 4, 2024, according to the data of the General Administration of Customs organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first five months of this year, China's total vehicle exports were 2.446 million, an increase of 26.6%; Exports reached 46.43 billion US dollars, up 19.9 percent year on year.

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China Automobile Export Growth

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 5, 2024 - The BYD Explorer 1 car carrier, loaded with cars for export, sets sail from Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, July 5, 2024. On July 4, 2024, according to the data of the General Administration of Customs organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first five months of this year, China's total vehicle exports were 2.446 million, an increase of 26.6%; Exports reached 46.43 billion US dollars, up 19.9 percent year on year.

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China Automobile Export Growth

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 5, 2024 - The BYD Explorer 1 car carrier, loaded with cars for export, sets sail from Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, July 5, 2024. On July 4, 2024, according to the data of the General Administration of Customs organized by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in the first five months of this year, China's total vehicle exports were 2.446 million, an increase of 26.6%; Exports reached 46.43 billion US dollars, up 19.9 percent year on year.

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Made-in-China metro train goes into operation in northern Portugal

STORY: Made-in-China metro train goes into operation in northern Portugal SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: PORTO, Portugal CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the metro train STORYLINE: The first Made-in-China metro train in the European Union (EU) was put into commercial operation in Porto, Portugal on Wednesday. Portugal's Minister of Environment and Climate Action Duarte Cordeiro highlighted that the newly launched metro train fulfills the public's expectations for comfortable and secure travel, significantly elevating the efficiency of Porto's metro network. The metro train was manufactured by China's CRRC Tangshan, a collaboration project initiated in early 2020 with Porto Metro, resulting in the production of 18 train sets and a five-year maintenance service agreement. Officially launched in 2021, the first train arrived in Porto by the end of 2022. Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, currently boasts six metro lines and over 80 stations, cove

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-JIANGSU-40TH ANTARCTIC SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (CN)

(231101) -- ZHANGJIAGANG, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cargo vessel Tian Hui sets off from Zhangjiagang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Nov. 1, 2023. China's 40th Antarctic scientific expedition team set sail on Wednesday morning, starting a mission expected to last over five months. This is the first time China's Antarctic scientific research mission will be carried out by three ships. Research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, set off from Shanghai, while cargo vessel Tian Hui departed from Zhangjiagang in east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by He Haiyang/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-SHANGHAI-40TH ANTARCTIC SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Research icebreaker Xuelong sets off from a base dock in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 1, 2023. China's 40th Antarctic scientific expedition team set sail on Wednesday morning, starting a mission expected to last over five months. This is the first time China's Antarctic scientific research mission will be carried out by three ships. Research icebreakers Xuelong and Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon and Snow Dragon 2, set off from Shanghai, while cargo vessel Tian Hui departed from Zhangjiagang in east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Jiansong)

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Photo exhibition on stamps featuring China's natural beauty opens in Mongolia

STORY: Photo exhibition on stamps featuring China's natural beauty opens in Mongolia DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of photo exhibition on stamps featuring beautiful China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI ZHI, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator STORYLINE: A photo exhibition on stamps highlighting China's natural environment opened Friday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator, Mongolia's capital. The exhibition titled "Beautiful China in Postage Stamps" includes five areas with 71 sets of stamps on display, namely China's World Heritage, Natural Reserves, Animals and Plants in the Wild, Water Resources, and Ecological Conservation and Greening. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI ZHI, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator "Since the founding of New China, China has issued thousands of sets of stamps, many of whic

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Southwest China's bronze culture put on display in Chengdu

STORY: Southwest China's bronze culture put on display in Chengdu DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG JIANHUA, Curator STORYLINE: An exhibition featuring the Bronze civilization in the southwest region of China opened Saturday in the southwestern city of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. It shows the social features, religious beliefs, and artistic aesthetics of southwest China in ancient times, and reveals the unified and diversified development pattern of the Chinese civilization. A total of 294 pieces or sets of precious cultural relics, mainly bronzeware from as early as the Neolithic Age and as late as the Qin and Han dynasties (221 B.C.-220 A.D.), are on display at the Jinsha Site Museum. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG JIANHUA, Curator "The exhibition brings together 294 pieces (sets) of precious cultural relics from the collections of 32 museums in five provincial-level regions

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ZAMBIA-SOUTHERN PROVINCE-HYDROPOWER STATION-COMMISSIONING

(230326) -- SOUTHERN PROVINCE, March 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 24, 2023 shows generator sets at the Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station in Southern Province, Zambia. Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema officially commissioned a Chinese-built hydropower plant, following the switching on of the plant's fifth generator on Friday. The five generators at the Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station, constructed by the Chinese firm Sinohydro Corporation Limited, added a total of 750 megawatts to the country's national grid. TO GO WITH "Zambia commissions Chinese-built hydropower plant to tackle power deficit" (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

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Chinese start-up's "air taxi" sets new record for distance flown

STORY: Chinese start-up's "air taxi" sets new record for distance flown DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:37 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the eVTOL aircraft and the flight test STORYLINE: An electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft made by Chinese start-up AutoFlight has recently completed a 250.3-kilometer flight on a single charge, setting a new world record for two-ton eVTOL aircraft. The test took place at a testing facility in Jining in east China's Shandong Province and the aircraft tested was the latest model of its product Prosperity. With a maximum speed of over 200 kilometers per hour, the five-seat aircraft was fully powered by electricity. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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S. Korea to disclose diplomatic documents on ties with Japan

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Lee Soo Hyuck briefs reporters in Seoul on Dec. 28 on the government's plan to make public five sets of diplomatic documents exchanged with Japan for the normalization of relations between the two countries in 1965.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland swats a forehand against Julien Benneteau of France during a men's singles third-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 29, 2012. Federer recovered from two-sets down to beat Benneteau in tense five setter -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 win -- to advance to the 4th round.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland waves after beating Julien Benneteau of France in five sets -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 -- in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on June 29, 2012.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland swats a forehand against Julien Benneteau of France during a men's singles third-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 29, 2012. Federer recovered from two-sets down to beat Benneteau in tense five setter -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 win -- to advance to the 4th round.

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Nishikori-Soeda at Davis Cup

MIKI, Japan - Japan's Kei Nishikori (back) and Go Soeda play against Denis Istomin and Murad Inoyatov of Uzbekistan at Bourbon Beans Dome in Hyogo Prefecture during an Asia/Oceania Group 1 match of the Davis Cup on July 9, 2011. The Japanese pair won three sets to love, giving Japan a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series.

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China sweeps Ogimura Cup titles: Wang Hao wins men's singles

CHIBA, Japan - Athens Olympic silver medalist Wang Hao (photo) beats compatriot Ma Long in five sets to win the men's crown as China swept all four titles at the Ogimura Cup Japan Open at Chiba Port Arena in Chiba on June 24.

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Sony to release new digital Walkman music players, stereo sets

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. will start releasing on Oct. 21 five types of new digital Walkman music players and three types of component stereos that enable music to be download from an online service without the need to use a personal computer. The features of the new Walkman models include reduced distortion of low-pitch sounds and improved functions to reduce exterior noise levels.

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China sets example of maintaining growth in hard times: Russian expert

STORY: China sets example of maintaining growth in hard times: Russian expert DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): SERGEI LUKONIN, Head of the Department of Chinese Politics and Economics at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: The Communist Party of China (CPC) aims to basically realize socialist modernization from 2020 through 2035, and build China into a great modern socialist country from 2035 through the middle of this century. The next five years are believed to be crucial for getting the efforts to build a modern socialist country in all respects off to a good start. A Russian expert said that he's confident in China's future development, as China is an example of maintaining stable economic growth. SOUNDBITE (Russian): SERGEI LUKONIN, Head of the Department of Chinese Politics and Economics at the Institute of World Economy and

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Exhibition in Southern California showcases Mount Qomolangma's illustrious history

STORY: Exhibition in Southern California showcases Mount Qomolangma's illustrious history DATELINE: May 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: From the climbing rope found with the remains of British mountaineer George Mallory, who took part in the first British expeditions to Mount Qomolangma in the early 1920s, to one of the first oxygen sets ever employed in high-altitude climbing, an exhibition being held in Bowers Museum in U.S. Southern California takes visitors on an epic journey to Mount Qomolangma. The exhibition combines photographs, films and artifacts from five expeditions leading up to the earliest successful attempt to climb the highest mountain in the world in 1953. Bowers Museum partners with The Royal Geographical Society in London to present the exhibition, showcasing the illustrious history of Mount Qomolangma and changing technologies of the initial attempts to climb the mountain. This exhibiti

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China sweeps Ogimura Cup titles: Wang Hao wins men's singles

CHIBA, Japan - Athens Olympic silver medalist Wang Hao (photo) beats compatriot Ma Long in five sets to win the men's crown as China swept all four titles at the Ogimura Cup Japan Open at Chiba Port Arena in Chiba on June 24. (Kyodo)

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Nadal wins Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Rafael Nadal of Spain bites the trophy after beating Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Center Court at the All England Club in London on July 6. Nadal beat Federer in five sets to win his first Wimbledon title. (Kyodo)

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Nadal wins Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Rafael Nadal of Spain holds his trophy after beating Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Center Court at the All England Club in London on July 6. Nadal beat Federer in five sets to win his first Wimbledon title. (Kyodo)

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Nadal wins Wimbledon final

WIMBLEDON, England - Rafael Nadal of Spain holds up his trophy after beating Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Center Court at the All England Club in London on July 6. Nadal beat Federer in five sets to win his first Wimbledon title. (Kyodo)

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Raonic defeats Wawrinka to reach Australian Open q'finals

Canada's Milos Raonic hits a two-handed backhand against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland during their fourth-round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 25, 2016. Raonic won in five sets to reach the quarterfinals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Raonic defeats Wawrinka to reach Australian Open q'finals

Canada's Milos Raonic stretches to reach a backhand during his fourth-round match against Stan Wawrinka of Swizerland at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 25, 2016. Raonic won in five sets to reach the quarterfinals. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Raonic defeats Wawrinka to reach Australian Open q'finals

Canada's Milos Raonic pumps his fist after defeating Stan Wawrinka of Swizerland in five sets in the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 25, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Dolls depicting year's newsmakers shown in Tokyo

Photo taken Nov. 26, 2015, in Tokyo shows five sets of unique "hina" dolls featuring newsmakers of the year. They include Naoki Matayoshi, a comedian who won the prestigious Akutagawa literary prize, and Princess Kako, who entered International Christian University in April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Dolls depicting year's newsmakers shown in Tokyo

Photo taken Nov. 26, 2015, in Tokyo shows five sets of unique "hina" dolls featuring newsmakers of the year. They include Naoki Matayoshi, a comedian who won the prestigious Akutagawa literary prize, and Princess Kako, who entered International Christian University in April. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan survives Dominican challenge

Japan's Sarina Koga (L) spikes the ball in the first set of round-robin play against the Dominican Republic at the women's volleyball World Cup at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2015. Japan won in five sets to improve its win-loss record to 4-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo