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Bangladesh honors Wushu medalists at int'l invitational tournament

STORY: Bangladesh honors Wushu medalists at int'l invitational tournament SHOOTING TIME: May 5, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the felicitation ceremony STORYLINE: A ceremony was held in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka on Saturday to honor medal-winners at a Wushu tournament. Bangladeshi competitors won six medals at the 2024 International Wushu Invitational Tournament, which was held from April 23-25 in China's Jiangsu Province. Abdus Sobhan Golap, president of the Bangladesh Wushu Federation, spoke at the ceremony and expressed gratitude to China for supporting the development of Wushu in Bangladesh. Li Shaopeng, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, said that Wushu is an excellent representation of traditional Chinese culture and is a bridge for China-Bangladesh friendship. The Bangladesh Wushu Federation said that the country has more than 600 active players across five official, professional Wushu teams

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Award ceremony of lantern drawing contest held in Bulgaria

STORY: Award ceremony of lantern drawing contest held in Bulgaria SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: The award ceremony of a lantern drawing contest, dedicated to the Chinese Lantern Festival, was held in Sofia on Thursday evening. More than 300 students from six national art schools from five Bulgarian cities took part in the contest. After a preliminary internal selection at each school, a total of 186 works were on display at the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria, which organized the contest. To ensure transparency and fair judging, the embassy invited three experts from the National Academy of Art in Sofia to evaluate the lanterns. Around 120 contestants attended the ceremony. They had the opportunity to see all the lanterns on site and choose their winners. Other activities such as riddle solving, lantern assembling and calligraphy were also part of the ceremony. Xinhua News Agency corre

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a 1952 Oldsmobile "Rocket 88" ornament on display at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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Sci-fi fans from around the world gather at Chengdu WorldCon

STORY: Sci-fi fans from around the world gather at Chengdu WorldCon DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chengdu WorldCon 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU CIXIN, Sci-fi writer 3. various of the Chengdu WorldCon STORYLINE: The 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) opened on Wednesday in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention, which is one of the most anticipated, longest-running and largest sci-fi events in the world. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their know

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors browse science fiction books during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People buy sci-fi themed merchandise during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a multimedia artwork during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a giant statue at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors play VR games during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tries a space helmet originating from "The Wandering Earth", a Chinese sci-fi blockbuster, during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A young visitor enjoys views of space via a VR equipment during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People view a multimedia artwork during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a robot play drum set during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A performer interacts with a robot dog at Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, the main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, the main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows an art installation at Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, the main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows an interior view of Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, the main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform a sci-fi show during the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, the main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLDCON-OPENING (CN)

(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sci-fi fans pose for photos at Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, the main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a drone show during the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Performers dance during the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A model presents an artwork at Chengdu Science Fiction Museum, the main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 18, 2023. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(231019) -- CHENGDU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 18, 2023 shows a drone show during the opening ceremony of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon) in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 81st WorldCon opened here on Wednesday. Chengdu is the second city in Asia and the first in China to host the convention. Themed "Meet the Future," Chengdu WorldCon will highlight the symbiotic relationship between science fiction and the city, presenting over 200 activities, panels and salons, the Hugo Awards, and themed exhibitions occupying an area of 5,000 square meters. Famous sci-fi writers from around the world, including Hugo Award winners Liu Cixin and Robert J. Sawyer, are attending the five-day event, sharing their knowledge of new technology and their visions of a new world. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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Somali boy's peaceful dream takes flight on China's space station

STORY: Somali boy's peaceful dream takes flight on China's space station DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: Mogadishu CATEGORY: CULTURE/SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the award ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OMAR MOHAMUD, Kawkib Mohamud's father 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FEI SHENGCHAO, Chinese Ambassador to Somalia 4. various of paintings STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Somalia on Wednesday awarded a six-year-old Somali boy whose painting was among the top 10 winners of the "My Dream" painting competition. The competition was co-hosted by the secretariat of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the China Manned Space Engineering Office, and the Chinese missions in Africa. The Somali boy, Kawkib Mohamud, won the first prize with his dove-themed painting, which is one of 10 paintings that was exhibited at China's Tiangong space station by the Shenzhou-16 taikonauts who are currently on a five-month exploration mission. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OMAR

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Marathon draws hundreds of participants in Erbil, Iraq

STORY: Marathon draws hundreds of participants in Erbil, Iraq DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: SPORT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Freedom and Newroz marathon in Erbil on March 17 2. various of participants running in marathon STORYLINE: Hundreds of participants joined the Freedom and Newroz marathon in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Friday, ahead of the Newroz, the traditional Kurdish New Year. The event drew hundreds of participants from Kurdistan and other Iraqi cities, including foreign workers in Iraqi Kurdistan. People of different age groups took part in the marathon, starting from Shanidar Park in the center of Erbil. A prize-giving ceremony of the race was held inside Shanidar Park to award the top five winners from various categories in the presence of the Governor of Erbil and a large crowd of sports enthusiasts. The marathon was collaboratively held by the Erbil Governorate and the Erbil Marathon Organization. Xinhua News Agency

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Takahashi, Asada perform at worlds exhibition gala

TURIN, Italy - Daisuke Takahashi (L) and Mao Asada, both title winners at the World Figure Skating Championships, give each other a high-five at the event's exhibition gala in Turin, Italy, on March 28, 2010. The two won Japan's first double gold medal at the event.

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Writer Setouchi, 4 others receive Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - This year's five winners of the Order of Culture -- (From L to R) novelist Jakucho Setouchi, economist Miyohei Shinohara, music critic Hidekazu Yoshida, Japanese-style painter Chusaku Oyama and professor of welding engineering Yoshiaki Arata -- pose for photos at a garden at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3.

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Shinjo named among best dressers

TOKYO, Japan - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (R) and actress Ryoko Yonekura, pose in an awards ceremony at a Tokyo hotel after being named best dressers of the year Dec. 5, 2001. Five other winners of the award, presented by the Japan Men's Fashion Unity, included Nobuteru Ishihara, minister in charge of administrative reforms, and singer Ken Hirai.

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Japan art award winners meet the press

TOKYO, Japan - Four of the five winners of the prestigious Japanese art award Praemium Imperiale meet the press in Tokyo on Oct. 25 ahead of the award ceremony on Oct. 26. (From L to R) A proxy for Niki de Saint Phalle, winner in sculpture, Richard Rogers, who won in architecture, Hans Werner Henze, in music, Ellsworth Kelly, in painting, and Stephen Sondheim, in theater/film.

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U.S. LPGA wins 14th straight Nichirei golf title

The U.S. LPGA squad gains an overwhelming victory over the Japan LPGA team for its 14th straight title in the Nichirei International golf tournament at Tsukuba Country in Ibaraki Prefecture on Nov. 1. The U.S. tour regulars, who began the day with a five-point advantage after the first two days, ran out 24-12 winners over their Japanese tour counterparts. Captain Pat Hurst was named the most valuable player of the 702,000 dollar tournament, in which the winning team earned 450,000 dollars to be divided equally among its 18 members.

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Catedra China Awards held in Madrid

STORY: Catedra China Awards held in Madrid DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MIGUEL ANGEL REDONDO, Delegate of Economy, Innovation and Employment of Madrid City Hall 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CONSUELO MARCO, Director of the East Asian Studies Department, Complutense University of Madrid 5. various of the event STORYLINE: The Catedra China Awards was held in Madrid on Tuesday night, honoring five winners for their work to strengthen relations between Spain and China. Catedra China is an independent non-profit association made up of members of the teaching, professional, business, media, and institutional communities both from Spain and China. The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Spain Wu Haitao and the President of Catedra China Rosa Cervera. Madrid City Hall received the award for its work to establish commercial relations with China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MIGUEL ANG

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(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-AMSTERDAM-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-DUTCH TEAM

(220222) -- AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The medal winners of the Dutch Winter Olympics team were honored at the Hilton Hotel at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands, Feb. 21, 2022. In total, Dutch athletes won 17 medals - eight gold, five silver and four bronze. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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(SP)THE NETHERLANDS-AMSTERDAM-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-DUTCH TEAM

(220222) -- AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The medal winners of the Dutch Winter Olympics team were honored at the Hilton Hotel at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands, Feb. 21, 2022. In total, Dutch athletes won 17 medals - eight gold, five silver and four bronze. (Photo by Sylvia Lederer/Xinhua)

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Shinjo named among best dressers

TOKYO, Japan - New York Mets outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo (R) and actress Ryoko Yonekura, pose in an awards ceremony at a Tokyo hotel after being named best dressers of the year Dec. 5, 2001. Five other winners of the award, presented by the Japan Men's Fashion Unity, included Nobuteru Ishihara, minister in charge of administrative reforms, and singer Ken Hirai.

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Braveheart (1995)

Sophie Marceau & Mel Gibson Characters: Princess Isabelle, William Wallace Film: Braveheart (USA 1995) Director: Mel Gibson 18 May 1995 The 1995 Academy Awardｮ-winning drama 'Braveheart' starred Mel Gibson as Scottish rebel William Wallace and Sophie Marceau as Princess Isabelle. 'Braveheart' was nominated for 10 Oscarsｮ and won five, including Best Picture of the year. 'Braveheart' will screen at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills on Monday, October 20, 2003, as part of the 75th anniversary screening series 'Facets of the Diamond: 75 Years of Best Picture Winners.' Date: 18 May 1995

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Japan team among winners of funds for unmanned lunar voyage

File photo taken in December 2014 in the central Japan city of Hamamatsu shows a compact, lightweight rover developed by Team Hakuto, led by Tohoku University professor Kazuya Yoshida. The team was among five winners of a cash prize to fund ongoing development of technologies for an unmanned trip to the moon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Writer Setouchi, 4 others receive Order of Culture

TOKYO, Japan - This year's five winners of the Order of Culture -- (From L to R) novelist Jakucho Setouchi, economist Miyohei Shinohara, music critic Hidekazu Yoshida, Japanese-style painter Chusaku Oyama and professor of welding engineering Yoshiaki Arata -- pose for photos at a garden at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3. (Kyodo)

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Takahashi, Asada perform at worlds exhibition gala

TURIN, Italy - Daisuke Takahashi (L) and Mao Asada, both title winners at the World Figure Skating Championships, give each other a high-five at the event's exhibition gala in Turin, Italy, on March 28, 2010. The two won Japan's first double gold medal at the event. (Kyodo)

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Wagyu cattle "Olympics" begin in northeastern Japan

The 11th nationwide wagyu fair, a contest held every five years and dubbed the Olympics for wagyu Japanese cattle, begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2017. A record 513 cows from across Japan are taking part in the contest, competing in the breeding cattle or beef cattle divisions with entrants judged on their body shape, coat or the quality of their meat. The winners will be announced on Sept. 11, the final day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wagyu cattle "Olympics" begin in northeastern Japan

The 11th nationwide wagyu fair, a contest held every five years and dubbed the Olympics for wagyu Japanese cattle, begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2017. A record 513 cows from across Japan are taking part in the contest, competing in the breeding cattle or beef cattle divisions with entrants judged on their body shape, coat or the quality of their meat. The winners will be announced on Sept. 11, the final day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wagyu cattle "Olympics" begin in northeastern Japan

The opening ceremony is held for the 11th nationwide wagyu fair, a contest held every five years and dubbed the Olympics for wagyu Japanese cattle, in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2017. A record 513 cows from across Japan are taking part in the contest, competing in the breeding cattle or beef cattle divisions with entrants judged on their body shape, coat or the quality of their meat. The winners will be announced on Sept. 11, the final day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan art award winners meet the press

TOKYO, Japan - Four of the five winners of the prestigious Japanese art award Praemium Imperiale meet the press in Tokyo on Oct. 25 ahead of the award ceremony on Oct. 26. (From L to R) A proxy for Niki de Saint Phalle, winner in sculpture, Richard Rogers, who won in architecture, Hans Werner Henze, in music, Ellsworth Kelly, in painting, and Stephen Sondheim, in theater/film.