Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Chinese paraglider flies over the top of the world SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:08 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Voice on site: "Okay, okay. Everything is OK." On May 18, 2023, Li Shengtao successfully glided off Mt. Qomolangma's South Col from an altitude of about 8,000 meters to the base camp area on the Nepali side. He became the first Chinese to accomplish this remarkable feat. Voice of Li Shengtao, Chinese paraglider "In May 2023, I successfully flew a paraglider over Mt. Qomolangma. At that moment, it felt as if I touched the sky." "No matter how high you fly, you always need to go back home. By the end of 2023, I returned to Lhasa." Over the past ten years, Li Shengtao has run a camp to promote the sport of paragliding in Xizang. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI SHENGTAO, Chinese paraglider "Hi, Xinyu." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG XINYU, Paragliding enthusiast "Here is for you." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): L

Vibrant Plateau: Young Tibetan man's love for downhill mountain biking

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Young Tibetan man's love for downhill mountain biking SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:07 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Referee "30 seconds to go! Listen to the countdown and go!" "Five, four, three, two, one." Having been passionate about cycling for nearly a decade, Tenzin Jigme will finally compete on a national-level stage. Tenzin Jigme is busy packing up his bike for an entirely new challenge. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TENZIN JIGME "I am prepping stuff for tomorrow. And the bike also needs to be ready for tomorrow's flight." As it's his first time leaving Xizang for a competition, Jigme seems a bit out of his element. Thankfully, help from his friends has given him much peace of mind. SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): TENZIN JIGME "All done, right?" SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHOU GEJIA, Jigme's friend "Aren't you going to take the pedals?" SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHOU GEJIA, Jigme's friend "I heard

Vibrant Plateau: Teen boy's love for rock climbing

STORY:Vibrant Plateau: Teen boy's love for rock climbing SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:47 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Meet Mu Zerun, a 14-year-old rock climber. Despite his young age, he is experienced. Nicknamed Xiaomutou, meaning "Little Wood" in English, Mu won first place in all-around at the National Youth Climbing League in May. Voice of commentators: "Alright, let's turn our attention to "Little Wood" Mu Zerun to see how he handles this point. It seems like he's exhausted." "Agree." "Let's see how he manages to break through." After a year of training and competitions, Mu and his father decided to go to Lhasa in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region for high-altitude winter training. The coach they invited for the training was Sonam Gyatso from Xizang Climbing Team. It was a difficult challenge for the young boy to climb outdoors on the plateau. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MU JIANHONG, Mu Zerun's father "You are experiencin

Amazing Milky Way observed from China's Xinjiang

STORY: Amazing Milky Way observed from China's Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: ALTAY, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Milky Way observed from China's Xinjiang STORYLINE: Footages of the Milky Way were captured by electricity workers at a substation in Altay in China's Xinjiang. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Altay, China. (XHTV)

Stunning makeup transformation: Gaojia Opera

STORY: Stunning makeup transformation: Gaojia Opera SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:17 LOCATION: QUANZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the makeup transformation STORYLINE: Don't blink for this stunning makeup transformation featuring Gaojia Opera, a traditional drama that originated in China's Fujian. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Quanzhou, China. (XHTV)

China accelerating development of deep-sea and far-sea mariculture

STORY: China accelerating development of deep-sea and far-sea mariculture SHOOTING TIME: recent footages DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU/FUZHOU/SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Haiwei-2" platform 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGGE, General manager of Guangdong Haiwei Agricultural Group Co., Ltd. 3. various of the fishery in Liaoning Province 4. various of the fishery in Fujian Province 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YOU WEIDE, Chairman of Fujian Sanduao Food Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: China has accelerated the development of deep-sea and far-sea mariculture for the country's food security. The "Haiwei-2" is an intelligent semi-submersible aquaculture platform in south China's Guangdong Province. It boasts a capacity of 30,000 cubic meters of water for aquaculture. Equipped with solar electricity system, the platform is self-sufficient in green energy, which enables unmanned operation and real-time remote monitoring. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGGE, Gener

China's spacecraft takes off from moon with first samples from lunar far side

STORY: China's spacecraft takes off from moon with first samples from lunar far side SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 & File DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. photos of the video animation of the ascender of Chang'e-6 probe carrying samples collected from the moon's far side, lifting off from lunar surface, taken from Beijing Aerospace Control Center (BACC) on June 4, 2024 2. various of Chang'e-6 probe sampling on the moon, June 4, 2024 3. file footages of a Long March-5 rocket, carrying the Chang'e-6 spacecraft, launching at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, May 3, 2024. 4. camera on the lander-ascender combination of Chang'e-6 showing its landing in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin on the far side of the moon on June 2, 2024 5. various of Chang'e-6 probe sampling on the moon, June 4, 2024 STORYLINE: The ascender of China's Chang'e-6 probe lifted off from lunar surface on Tuesday morning, carrying samples collected from t

Shared passion for delicacies fuels China-EU agricultural trade

STORY: Shared passion for delicacies fuels China-EU agricultural trade SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 & File DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. file footages of agri-food products 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAN FENG, Vice chairman of the China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation STORYLINE: China and the European Union (EU) signed an agreement on geographical indications (GI) in 2021, with the aim of improving bilateral trade in agri-food products. This year marks the third anniversary of the landmark agreement coming into effect. The first GI list, which entered into force in 2021, protects 100 Chinese agricultural GIs in the EU and 96 agricultural EU GIs in China. From Bordeaux wines to Sitia olive oil, a wide range of signature agri-products from the EU have gained a greater presence in the kitchens of Chinese families, tickling Chinese taste buds with their exotic flavors. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAN FENG, Vice chairman of the China-

Panda born overseas adapts to life in Sichuan

STORY: Panda born overseas adapts to life in Sichuan SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: WENCHUAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of giant panda Fu Bao STORYLINE: Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea, returned to China in April and now lives in Wolong National Nature Reserve, SW China's Sichuan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wenchuan, China. (XHTV)

Chinese-made flying car debuts over Shenzhen's CBD

STORY: Chinese-made flying car debuts over Shenzhen's CBD SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flying car STORYLINE: A Chinese-made flying car made its maiden "flight" at 30 meters above Shenzhen's Central Business District. Created by Xpeng Huitian, the flying car is scheduled for delivery in 2025. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenzhen, China. (XHTV)

Over 400 Cretaceous dinosaur footprint fossils discovered in SW China

STORY: Over 400 Cretaceous dinosaur footprint fossils discovered in SW China SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:12 LOCATION: LUFENG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dinosaur footprint fossils STORYLINE: Over 400 dinosaur footprint fossils from the early Cretaceous period have been discovered in southwest China's Yunnan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lufeng, China. (XHTV)

Spectacular halo appears in Dali, SW China

STORY: Spectacular halo appears in Dali, SW China SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: DALI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a "halo" in the sky over Dali City STORYLINE: The sun took on a "halo" in the sky over Dali City, SW China's Yunnan. A halo, also known as a circular rainbow, is caused by refraction or reflection of sunlight as it passes through cirrostratus clouds. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dali, China. (XHTV)

Hukou Waterfall meets "rainbow bridge" in NW China

STORY: Hukou Waterfall meets "rainbow bridge" in NW China SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: JIXIAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a "rainbow bridge" spanning above the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River STORYLINE: A "rainbow bridge" spanned above the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in northwest China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jixian, China. (XHTV)

Pandas enjoying a shower

STORY: Pandas enjoying a shower SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:17 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of pandas taking shower STORYLINE: Pandas are enjoying a shower at Chongqing Zoo as the temperature climbed up. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

Fun sports meeting ignites passion in Chinese village

STORY: Fun sports meeting ignites passion in Chinese village SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: GUANGXI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sports meeting in south China's Guangxi STORYLINE: Filled with excitement and joy, a fun sports meeting staged in south China's Guangxi ignited the passion of local villagers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangxi, China. (XHTV)

Türkiye, Azerbaijan ink deal to boost natural gas cooperation

STORY: Türkiye, Azerbaijan ink deal to boost natural gas cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. Footages about gas storage facility STORYLINE: Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and visiting Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov signed an agreement on Tuesday in Istanbul to boost cooperation in the field of natural gas. Following the talks, Bayraktar told reporters that the Natural Gas Cooperation Agreement has elevated the relations between the two countries to a new level. The agreement will allow additional volumes of Azerbaijani natural gas from the Caspian region to be transported to Türkiye by 2030, Bayraktar noted. "A portion of this gas will then continue its journey to reach Europe through Türkiye," he said, adding "with this exemplary cooperation, Türkiye and Azerbaijan make significant contributions to both our own an

Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza, strikes 120 sites: army

STORY: Israel intensifies offensive in Gaza, strikes 120 sites: army SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israeli forces conducting operations and air raids in the Gaza Strip (footages from IDF) STORYLINE: The Israeli army said on Monday that it has intensified its offensive from north to south in the Gaza Strip, targeting 120 sites in Rafah city, the neighborhoods of Jabaliya and Zeitoun in Gaza City. Israel's armored 162 Division was fighting in eastern Rafah and on the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, launching "attacks on Hamas targets," including rocket launchers, and killing "several" militants in face-to-face clashes, the army said in a statement. The military said it was conducting "a limited" operation against militant infrastructure in Rafah, while the United Nations reported that over 300,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah since the weekend as Israeli soldiers advanced further into the city. Comman

2,000-year-old temple reveals China's Buddhist history

STORY: 2,000-year-old temple reveals China's Buddhist history SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: GONGYI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ciyun Temple in Gongyi, Henan Province, central China STORYLINE: The Ciyun Buddhist Temple in Gongyi, central China's Henan Province, has a history of about 2,000 years. It serves as a rich repository of historical artifacts for the study of Buddhism in China. A stone inscription, dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), records the founding of the temple in the seventh year of the Yongping Era (64 AD). The temple has over 50 stone inscriptions from ancient China. The temple's abbot, Shi Yanchao, has devoted himself to the study of these artifacts and the stories they tell. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gongyi, China. (XHTV)

U.S. withholds arms shipment to Israel over "serious concerns" about Rafah offensive: State Dept

STORY: U.S. withholds arms shipment to Israel over "serious concerns" about Rafah offensive: State Dept SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifying on Capitol Hill 2. various of the spokesperson for U.S. State Department Matthew Miller briefing reporters at the press conference 3. file footages of the Pentagon STORYLINE: The United States has withheld one shipment of near-term weapons aid to Israel due to "serious concerns" that a looming large-scale military operation in Rafah by Israeli forces would cause significant loss of civilian lives, the State Department said on Wednesday. Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the State Department, confirmed the halt of security assistance to Israel at a press briefing, telling reporters that the administration of President Joe Biden is reviewing other shipments as the situation in Rafah unfolds. "We have very serious concerns about a po

Why are China's NEVs increasingly popular overseas?

STORY: Why are China's NEVs increasingly popular overseas? SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing/Jakarta/Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese manufacturers of NEVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bahasa Indonesia): FAUZAN, Jakarta resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): NOVE YUNITA SARI, Indonesian auto show visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SALMAN ABU NAWAS, Chinese brand car owner in Jordan 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FABIAN BRANDT, Partner, Global Head of Automotive and Industrial Goods, Oliver Wyman 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: China exported over 1.32 million vehicles in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, rising 33.2 percent year on year, industry data shows. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, some 307,000 new energy vehicles (NEV) were exported, up 23.8 percent year on year. Consumers and experts in various countries have shared their vie

Türkiye not to transfer S-400 missile system to any other country: minister

STORY: Türkiye not to transfer S-400 missile system to any other country: minister SHOOTING TIME: File footages DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. file footages of Russian-made S-400 missile systems in Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler on Thursday ruled out the possibility of transferring the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system to any other country, including Ukraine. "Giving our S-400 system to any other country is out of the question," the minister said in an interview with the CNN Türk broadcaster when asked if Ankara had received any proposal to transfer the S-400 system to Ukraine. The United States had proposed Türkiye send the S-400 system to Ukraine, but Ankara rejected the proposal, former Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in May last year. Tensions between the United States and Türkiye escalated in 2017 when Ankara and Moscow struck the S-400 deal. Washington claimed that the S-400 system would be inc

Syrians brave landmines to harvest truffles amidst soaring prices

STORY: Syrians brave landmines to harvest truffles amidst soaring prices SHOOTING TIME: recent footages DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers gathering truffles 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED AL FARAJ, Vegetable merchant 3. various of farmers gathering truffles 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDULLAH AL-NUAIMAN, Farmer 5. various of farmers gathering truffles 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-MOHAMMED, Farmer STORYLINE: In the vast expanse of the Syrian desert, where the scars of war still linger, a risky yet lucrative enterprise emerged several years ago and is still attracting people to risk their lives for the sake of making money out of it: the harvest of truffles. Despite the dangers posed by undetected landmines and warnings from authorities, Syrians are risking their lives to gather these prized delicacies, driven by the promise of profit in a region where economic opportunities are scarce. In the countryside of Salamiyah region

French expat experiences beauty of ancient residential buildings in NW China

STORY: French expat experiences beauty of ancient residential buildings in NW China SHOOTING TIME: recent footages DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QUENTIN, French student at China's Lanzhou University 2. various of the Hu Family Mansion 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): QUENTIN, French student at China's Lanzhou University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QUENTIN, French student at China's Lanzhou University "Hello, everybody! I'm here at this ancient courtyard, which is the family residence of the Hu." The Hu Family Mansion was established in 1589, during the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Its overall layout and architecture represent a typical northern Chinese quadrangle courtyard covering an area of approximately 5,000 square meters. The Hu Family Mansion is a typical representative of Ming Dynasty residential architecture, with its well-preserved structure showcasing the architectural style, t

China's gigantic telescope detects over 900 new pulsars

STORY: China's gigantic telescope detects over 900 new pulsars SHOOTING TIME: recent footages DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HAN JINLIN, Scientist with the National Astronomical Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) 3. various of the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIANG PENG, Chief engineer of the FAST STORYLINE: China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the world's largest single-dish radio telescope, has identified more than 900 new pulsars since its launch in 2016, its operator said Wednesday. Pulsars, or fast-spinning neutron stars, originate from the imploded cores of massive dying stars through supernova explosions. Pulsar observation is an important task for FAST, which can be used to confirm the existence of gravitational radia

Int'l community calls for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tension

STORY: Int'l community calls for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tension SHOOTING TIME: April 13-14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Jerusalem/Cairo/Damascus/UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. phone footages of the Iran's missile and drone attack in Israel on the night of April 13 3. STANDUP 2 (English): Xie E, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held on April 14 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Egyptian citizen 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SUHAIL NAJM, Syrian citizen STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent "Here I'm near the Israeli Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem. After several hours of discussion Sunday evening, Israel's war cabinet has yet to decide on how and when to respond to Iran's missile and drone attack. Spokesman of Israel Defense Forces Daniel Hagari said in a press briefing Sunday evening that a defensive coalition of Israel and its

Local physiotherapist dedicated to promoting Chinese acupuncture therapy in Solomon Islands

STORY: Local physiotherapist dedicated to promoting Chinese acupuncture therapy in Solomon Islands SHOOTING TIME: recent footages DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Grace Teka learning acupuncture therapy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GRACE TEKA, General rehabilitation physiotherapist 3. various of Grace Teka learning acupuncture therapy 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GRACE TEKA, General rehabilitation physiotherapist STORYLINE: Grace Teka is a general rehabilitation physiotherapist at Lata Hospital in Solomon Islands. Recently, she has finished acupuncture treatment training offered by the Chinese medical team to the Pacific island country. One year ago, when Teka came to National Referral Hospital for training, she suffered from low back pain. She found the Chinese medical team based in the hospital to receive acupuncture treatment. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GRACE TEKA, General rehabilitation physiotherapist "I had my treatment for my bilateral kne

China's energy-rich provinces embark on green, modern development path

STORY: China's energy-rich provinces embark on green, modern development path SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: YULIN/LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of energy facilities in northwest China's Shaanxi Province 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAN GUANGFU, Deputy manager of production plan, Shaanxi Yanchang Zhongmei Yulin Energy and Chemical Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG JINFENG, Senior engineer, Changqing Oilfield 4. various of the Tsomey Drigu wind farm in Shannan City, in China's Xizang 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YANG, Director of the Tsomey Drigu wind farm STORYLINE: China's energy-rich provinces are rapidly transitioning to diversified, low-carbon growth, in line with the country's dual carbon goals of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. In northwest China's Shaanxi Province, energy companies have shifted towards safe, intelligent, and environmentally friendly coal utilization practices. SOUNDBI

New factories driving China's high-quality growth

STORY: New factories driving China's high-quality growth SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of factories and views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG XIAOMING, President of Aptiv China and Asia Pacific 3. SOUNDBITE (English): SAMI ATIYA, President of ABB's Robotics and Discrete Automation Business Area STORYLINE: In recent years, lighthouse factories, unmanned factories, and smart factories have been mushrooming in China. Increased productivity there offers an insight into how new quality productive forces are driving high-quality growth in the world's second-largest economy. As China's first city to include robot density in the statistics, Shanghai has seen its density reach 426 robots per 10,000 people at major enterprises of key industries. Inside a massive factory of Aptiv, a leading global automotive connector supplier, a smart system precisely arranges all production processes. SOUNDBITE 1 (

Türkiye's tourism sector happy to host Chinese tourists during Spring Festival holiday

STORY: Türkiye's tourism sector happy to host Chinese tourists during Spring Festival holiday SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage/Feb. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. footage of Istanbul Airport in Türkiye 2. footages of Chinese tourists in Istanbul Airport, Türkiye 3. footages about Irfan Karsli, head of Istanbul-based travel agency Ligarba 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): IRFAN KARSLI, Head of Istanbul-based travel agency Ligarba 5. footage of Chinese tourist group in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to the president of the Turkish Travel Agencies Association STORYLINE: Representatives of the Turkish tourism sector are looking forward to welcoming Chinese tourists during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, which began Feb. 10 this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): IRFAN KARSLI, Head of Istanbul-based travel agency Ligarba "The Spring Festival is the biggest occasion for family reunions and traveling abroad f

1 wounded in armed attack during Istanbul mayor election campaign

STORY: 1 wounded in armed attack during Istanbul mayor election campaign SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. footage about moment of armed attack captured on security camera, assailants shooting from car in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. footage about people fleeing in panic due to armed attack in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. footages about police teams investigating the scene and taking security measures in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: A woman was injured in an armed attack on Saturday during the mayoral election campaign of Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party in Istanbul, said Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Yerlikaya said on social media platform X that shots were fired with long-barreled weapons and pistols in the Kucukcekmece district at around 4:30 p.m. local time (1330 GMT). The attack took place during the election campaign of the Kucukcekmece party's mayoral candidate, Aziz Yeniay, in the Kanarya neighborhood.

Philippine landslide leaves 7 dead, 48 missing

STORY: Philippine landslide leaves 7 dead, 48 missing SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: DAVAO DE ORO, the Philippines CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue operations (video courtesy of Ruwel Peter Gonzaga) 2. phone footage of the landslide site (video courtesy of Boyric Elesio VlogH) 3. aerial footages of the landslide site in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines (video courtesy of Weng Morente) STORYLINE: Rescuers in the Philippines have recovered the bodies of seven buried under mud and rocks from a landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines on Tuesday night. The Davao de Oro provincial government said that seven bodies and more than 30 injured survivors have been found. It added that 48 more are still missing. The landslide occurred around 7:50 p.m. local time (1150 GMT) Tuesday near a mining site in Maco, a coastal mining town in Davao de Oro province. Xinhua News Agency correspo

European Commission proposes 90 pct cut in emissions by 2040

STORY: European Commission proposes 90 pct cut in emissions by 2040 SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 6, 2024/File DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. various of footages on climate change STORYLINE: The European Commission announced on Tuesday its target of slashing net greenhouse gas emissions within the European Union (EU) by 90 percent by the year 2040, as compared to 1990 levels. A legislative proposal will be made by the next Commission, after the EU elections in June, according to a press release by the Commission. The target aligns with the EU's commitment made in 2021 to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with an interim objective of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030, relative to 1990 levels. Setting a 2040 climate target will provide a clear framework for European industry, investors, citizens and governments to make strategic decisions in the decade, thereb

Harvard University president resigns

STORY: Harvard University president resigns SHOOTING TIME: file footages DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Claudine Gay at a House committee hearing (December 5, 2023) 2. various of Harvard campus (November 1, 2019) STORYLINE: Harvard Corporation confirmed on Tuesday it has accepted Harvard President Claudine Gay's resignation "with overarching consideration in mind." "These past several months have seen Harvard and higher education face a series of sustained and unprecedented challenges. In the face of escalating controversy and conflict, President Gay and the Fellows have sought to be guided by the best interests of the institution whose future progress and well-being we are together committed to uphold," said Harvard Corporation in a statement. Gay said in a statement earlier Tuesday that "It is with a heavy heart but a deep love for Harvard that I write to share that I will be stepping down as president." "This is n

China's retail sales up 10.1 pct in November

STORY: China's retail sales up 10.1 pct in November SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU AIHUA, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics 2. File footages of Chinese economy STORYLINE: China's retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, registered a double-digit year-on-year growth in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU AIHUA, Spokesperson of National Bureau of Statistics "In November, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 4,250.5 billion yuan (about 597.8 billion U.S. dollars), up by 10.1 percent year on year, 2.5 percentage points higher than that of the previous month. Total retail sales of consumer goods topped 42.79 trillion yuan (about 6.03 trillion U.S. dollars) in the January-November period, up 7.2 percent from one year earlier." Retail sales in the country's urban regi

Kenya's railway evolution fuels nation's renewal

STORY: Kenya's railway evolution fuels nation's renewal SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 28 and Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:02 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nairobi Railway Museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 5. various of Sevily mentoring young people at a SGR locomotive depot 6. various of the SGR model at the Railway Museum 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SEVILY MWAILEMI, Assistant Manager at SGR 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DENNIS MUNENE, Executive Director of the China-Africa Center 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): DENNIS MUNENE, Executive Director of the China-Africa Center 10. footages of SGR passengers and cargo train shot in 2021-2023 (file) STORYLINE: The Nairobi Railway Museum, nestled in Nairobi's bustling downtown, remains a popular destination for both locals and tourists eager to delve into

China locomotive of world economy: Russian expert

STORY: China locomotive of world economy: Russian expert SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2013 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. file footages of Chinese economy 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALESKEY KORNILOV, Investment strategist, Russia's VTB Bank STORYLINE: China is a locomotive of the world economy and is expected to maintain its robust performance in 2024, a Russian expert told Xinhua in a recent interview. SOUNDBITE (Russian): ALESKEY KORNILOV, Investment strategist, Russia's VTB Bank "The Chinese economy is aiming at a growth of around 5 percent this year. Naturally, it is a locomotive of the global economy. We also believe that China's fast growth rates will continue next year. China is a major trading partner for many countries, and therefore it is a really important part of the global economy and for Russia as well. We also state that China is our largest trade partner. We see that the relations are very close, and this has laid a good foundation for t

China is a very resilient economy: Pakistani official

STORY: China is a very resilient economy: Pakistani official SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. file footages of Chinese cities 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ASAD ALI SHAH, Deputy chief of Economic Research and International Cooperation Section, Pakistan's Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives STORYLINE: China's economic performance shows great resilience in the face of external shocks and plays a crucial role in sustaining global economic activity, an official with Pakistan's Ministry of Planning said in a recent interview. SOUNDBITE (English): ASAD ALI SHAH, Deputy chief of Economic Research and International Cooperation Section, Pakistan's Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives "I think China's overall economic performance is very satisfactory. China is a very resilient economy. China's opening up policy, China is integrated with the rest of the world, China is signing more FTAs with di

Global media experience tech innovations of China's GBA

STORY: Global media experience tech innovations of China's GBA SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 5th World Media Summit held in Guangzhou 2. various of media representatives visiting the R&D base of Huawei 3. file footages of tech companies in Shenzhen 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PALESA NANGU, CEO of Independent Media African Innovation Solutions 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMED AL RAYSSI, Director-General of the Emirates News Agency (WAM) STORYLINE: Many global media representatives, who are in China for the 5th World Media Summit, gathered in Shenzhen to visit the headquarters of some leading Chinese tech giants, and explore the innovations of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). As a key tech hub in the GBA, Shenzhen hosts the headquarters of major Chinese tech giants such as Huawei and Tencent. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PALESA NANGU, CEO of Independent Media African Innovation Soluti

Egypt's FM heads to Washington to discuss war in Gaza

STORY: Egypt's FM heads to Washington to discuss war in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. file footages of Egypt's Foreign Ministry headquarters in Cairo 2. file footages of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry walking inside the Foreign Ministry 3. file footages of Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters 4. file footages of an Egyptian airport STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry headed to the U.S. capital of Washington D.C. on Tuesday to meet with some members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to discuss a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. He will also address the Israeli war and its repercussions during a meeting at the U.S. Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington D.C. Shoukry is set to join the Arab-Muslim ministerial delegation which will visit Washington D.C. on Thursday. The delegation is expected to call for international action to urge a ceasefire and tackle th

Egypt receives 28 premature babies from Gaza's largest hospital

STORY: Egypt receives 28 premature babies from Gaza's largest hospital SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt receiving premature Palestinian babies STORYLINE: Egypt received on Monday 28 premature babies from Al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital, via Rafah crossing, the only crossing point between the besieged Gaza Strip and Egypt, the Egyptian AlQahera News TV reported. Sixteen babies were transferred to El Arish General Hospital in North Sinai province, while the rest were en route to hospitals in Cairo, the report added. TV footages showed ambulances equipped with incubators ready to offer the essential emergency care at the Egyptian side of Rafah. The newborns' rapidly declining health put them in immediate danger of dying, following the total collapse of medical services at Al-Shifa. According to Egypt's State Information Center, the country has received 236 wounded Palestinians and 197 of their family memb

Musician with Philadelphia Orchestra cherishes half-century bond with China

STORY: Musician with Philadelphia Orchestra cherishes half-century bond with China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of photos of the 50th anniversary concert 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVYD BOOTH, Violinist, Philadelphia Orchestra 3. earlier footages of concerts by Philadelphia Orchestra STORYLINE: A special 50th anniversary concert was held in Beijing on Friday celebrating the Philadelphia Orchestra's 1973 visit to China. It was the first tour to the People's Republic of China made by an American orchestra. Davyd Booth, a violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, was on the 1973 trip. At that time, he didn't imagine the orchestra and himself would be so closely connected with China in the following half century and beyond. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVYD BOOTH, Violinist, Philadelphia Orchestra "It was one of the most important events of my life, and it's still a strong thread that has continued for 50 years, I have

Vlog: Why is BRI so popular?

STORY: Vlog: Why is BRI so popular? DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SEEPHEEPHE MAHAO, Lesotho journalist 3. various of BRI-related footages 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BOUNFAENG PHAYMANIVONG, Lao journalist 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): AMEEN MUNEER MOHAMMED AL-OBAIDI, Iraqi journalist 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JELENA GRUBOR STEFANOVIC, Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MOHAMMAD A. ABUNAYYAN, Chairman of ACWA power, Saudi Arabia STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Over the past decade, the BRI's circle of friends has continued to expand, involving countries in different regions, at different development stages. Why is it so popular? Here, I try to find the answers." Seepheephe Mahao is a journalist from Lesotho, a country in southern Africa wi

Türkiye severing ties with EU in neither side's interest: analyst

STORY: Türkiye severing ties with EU in neither side's interest: analyst DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish flags 2. various of the speech of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Turkish parliament (file) 3. various of some footages about the EU 4. various of a meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Latvia (file) 5. various of a meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with the President of the European Council Charles Michel in India (file) 6. various of a meeting between Türkiye and EU about visa free regime in Türkiye (file) 7. various of some footages about the EU 8. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): MUSTAFA NAIL ALKAN, Scholar at Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University STORYLINE: An end to Ankara's EU membership talks is not in the best interest of either side, Mustafa Nail Alkan, a scholar at Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University, told Xinhua. SO

Fire engulfs gov't headquarters, buildings in Khartoum amid continued clashes

STORY: Fire engulfs gov't headquarters, buildings in Khartoum amid continued clashes DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. phone footages from social media showing flames rising from government buildings in Khartoum STORYLINE: Violent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued for the second day on Sunday around the headquarters of the Sudanese army's General Command. Video clips posted on social media platforms and verified by Xinhua showed fire engulfing government headquarters and buildings west of the army's General Command in central Khartoum. The video clips showed the fire engulfing the tower of the Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company, one of the biggest oil companies in Sudan. The videos also showed the fire engulfing the building of the Sudanese Authority for Specifications and Measurements as well as the tower of the Sudanese Ministry of Justice in Khartoum. The RSF accu

5 dead, 25 injured after truck crashes into mourners in S. Türkiye

STORY: 5 dead, 25 injured after truck crashes into mourners in S. Türkiye DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of cellphone footages of the truck accident in southern Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of Mukerrem Unluer, Governor of Kahramanmaras province (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the scene of the truck accident in southern Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Five people were killed, and 25 others were injured after a truck crashed into a crowd of people gathering for a funeral prayer in southern Turkish Kahramanmaras province, the state-run TRT broadcaster reported Saturday. The truck traveling along the Kahramanmaras-Andirin highway crashed into cars first and then dashed into the crowd due to a brake failure, the TRT reported. Medical teams were dispatched to the scene of the incident. According to Governor of Kahramanmaras Province Mukerrem Unluer, some of the injured were in critical c

Explosion in NW Türkiye injures 5

STORY: Explosion in NW Türkiye injures 5 DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. CCTV footages of the explosion at a large warehouse in Kocaeli, Türkiye 2. various of fire and health teams arriving after the explosion in Kocaeli, Türkiye 3. various of a security booth and grain store destroyed by the force of the explosion in Kocaeli, Türkiye 4. various of medical team transporting the wounded to the hospital in Kocaeli, Türkiye STORYLINE: At least five people were injured in a massive explosion in Türkiye's northwestern province of Kocaeli on Monday, local media reported. The NTV broadcaster said the blast occurred in a large warehouse that belonged to the Turkish Grain Board in Derince Port. The injured people have been rushed to nearby hospitals, it added. Fire brigades and health care units were dispatched to the scene, it noted, adding that the area has been cordoned off in case of more explosions. According to the NTV, tons of grain had b

Turkish police seize 8.5 tons of drugs in Istanbul in Jan.-July

STORY: Turkish police seize 8.5 tons of drugs in Istanbul in Jan.-July DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. file footages about anti-narcotics police team stopping a truck carrying narcotics and arresting the driver in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. file footages about anti-narcotics police officers seizing narcotic substances in raids on designated addresses in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. file footages about criminals caught in operations taken to police cars in Istanbul, Türkiye 4. file footages about police officers displaying narcotics seized during operations at police headquarters in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish anti-narcotics police have seized 8.5 tons of drugs and more than 2.5 million pills since January in Istanbul, the governor's office said in a statement on Tuesday. The police have carried out 24,539 anti-narcotics operations and detained 3,251 suspects since January, said the statement. It vowed to make unremitting efforts to co

11 killed, 37 injured in clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in S. Lebanon

STORY: 11 killed, 37 injured in clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in S. Lebanon DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of armed clashes in Ain Al-Helweh camp on Sunday 2. phone footage of Lebanese Red Cross saving an injured person 3. phone footages of armed clashes in Ain Al-Helweh camp on Sunday 4. various of locals in the Ain Al-Helweh camp STORYLINE: The armed clashes between members of the Palestinian Fatah Movement and Islamist militants in southern Lebanon intensified on Monday, increasing the death toll to 11 and the total injuries to 37, the Elnashra news website reported. Several armed clashes broke out in the Ain Al-Helweh camp in Lebanon's southern city of Sidon between Fatah members and Islamist militants since early Sunday morning, leading to the killing of Abou Ashraf al-Armoushi, a Fatah military officer, three of his bodyguards, and several civilians while injuring others. The armed clashes also forced citizens to move to safe are

American researcher dedicated to Sino-foreign cultural exchanges in China's Fuzhou

STORY: American researcher dedicated to Sino-foreign cultural exchanges in China's Fuzhou DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:10 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Elyn MacInnis in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Consultant, Chinese and Western Culture Research Association of Guling 2. file footages of Milton Gardner living in Guling 3. file footages of Mrs Gardner visiting China in 1992 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Consultant, Chinese and Western Culture Research Association of Guling STORYLINE: An American researcher has devoted herself for years to studying the rich history of Sino-foreign cultural exchanges in Guling, in the suburbs of China's Fuzhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Consultant, Chinese and Western Culture Research Association of Guling, Fuzhou "Mu Yanling is my Chinese name. I came from the United States. This is a picture taken in July 1948, when my husband was only two months old. His father had visited China many time

China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts return safely

STORY: China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts return safely DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Shenzhou-15 return capsule landing at the Dongfeng landing site in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FEI JUNLONG, Member of the Shenzhou-15 crew 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG QINGMING, Member of the Shenzhou-15 crew 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG LU, Member of the Shenzhou-15 crew 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): VILQILEGQI, Local herdsman 7. file footages of the launch of the Shenzhou-15 on Nov. 29, 2022 8. file footages of members of the Shenzhou 15 crew conducting extravehicular activities STORYLINE: Three Chinese astronauts on board the Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship returned to Earth safely on Sunday, after completing their six-month space station mission. The return capsule carrying astronauts Fei Junlong, Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in China's Inner Mongolia. Soon after the