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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A fellow student helps Ren Xin (L) with her costume prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of train

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors and actresses perform "bian lian" during the opening ceremony in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped th

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin adjusts her headwear prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped tho

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (R) and her fellow performers prepare their "bian lian" costumes prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening cer

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (1st L) helps other "bian lian" performers check their costumes prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening cere

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (R, front) performs with other "bian lian" performers during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors and actresses perform "bian lian" during the opening ceremony in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped th

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors and actresses perform "bian lian" during the opening ceremony in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped th

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (3rd R, front) performs with other "bian lian" performers during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. D

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kang Yong (R), leader as well as director of "bian lian" performing squad, helps Ren Xin with her headwear prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skil

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kang Yong (C), leader as well as director of "bian lian" performing squad, pose with other performers during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 8, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled perf

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (front) performs with other "bian lian" performers during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin is pictured prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped those studen

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (L top) distributes sunstroke prevention medications to other "bian lian" performers prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (3rd R) and other "bian lian" performers wait prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of tra

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (C) changes her headwear behind a folding screen prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (R) close the folding screen as other performers changing their headwears prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the op

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kang Yong (C), leader and director of "bian lian" performing squad, talks with other performers prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled perform

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin (L) and her fellow performer walk to the waiting area with "bian lian" costumes prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin prepares her gears prior to an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped those

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY-BEHIND THE SCENES-FACE CHANGING...

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ren Xin performs during an opening ceremony rehearsal in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on July 23, 2023. Ren Xin, a 19-year-old college student, was fascinated with dancing since her childhood. She was one of the actors and actresses who performed the traditional "bian lian", or face-changing during the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu on July 28, 2023. Ren Xin, who was born in a remote mountain village called Changsheng Community in Washi Township of Tongjiang County in Sichuan Province, is now a student majored in dancing performance at Sichuan Film and Television University. Together with other 30 "bian lian" performers, Ren and her fellows were chosen from over 700 dancing performance majors. Four months of intensive "bian lian" training helped those beginners with zero "bian lian" background developed to skilled performers for the opening ceremony. Days of training not only helped those students ma

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (2nd L) has lunch with other students in a canteen at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R) discusses mechanical problems with a student in the dorm at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain takes notes in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks out of a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (L) chats with his roommate in the dorm at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks out of the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain works on his graduation project in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain reads a book in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks into a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (C) plays basketball with other students at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (L) works in a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain plays football at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R) learns to operate a coordinate measuring machine in a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R) learns to operate a coordinate measuring machine in a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain talks with his sister via livestream in his dorm at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (L) chats with a friend after a football game at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks upstairs in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R) works in a lab at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 26, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain walks out of his dormitory building at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain (R, front ) takes his food at a canteen in Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain works on his laptop in a library at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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CHINA-HUNAN-COLLEGE STUDENT-CAMEROON (CN)

(230628) -- CHANGSHA, June 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Magoua Ardain warms up before a football game at Central South University in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, June 14, 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Cameroonian Magoua Ardain is a senior at the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CMEE) in Central South University. Ardain majors in Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Automation, which he likes very much and does a pretty good job. He can also speak very fluent Chinese and has many friends at school. "I'm very happy and I always share my life here with my family," Ardain said. After graduation from the college, Ardain plans to stay here, pursuing a master's degree and gaining work experience. However, he said he would go back home one day and apply what he has learned in China to work for his country. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

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Tanaka's 34-game win streak ends in Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka walks to the team's dugout after the end of the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 20, 2014. Tanaka allowed four runs in six innings. His streak of 34 straight wins in both Japanese baseball and the majors ended as the Yankees lost to the Cubs 6-1.

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Tanaka's 34-game win streak ends in Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago Cubs' Nate Schierholtz (L) runs past New York Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka (L) to home plate to score his team's fourth run on a sacrifice fly by John Baker in the sixth inning of their game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 20, 2014. Tanaka allowed four runs in six innings. His streak of 34 straight wins in both Japanese baseball and the majors ended as the Yankees lost to the Cubs 6-1.

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Tanaka's 34-game win streak ends in Chicago

CHICAGO, United States - New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (R) tosses a ball bunted by Chicago Cubs' Emilio Bonifacio to tag out Cub's John Baker (L) at home base in the fourth inning of their game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on May 20, 2014. Tanaka allowed four runs in six innings. His streak of 34 straight wins in both Japanese baseball and the majors ended as the Yankees lost to the Cubs 6-1.

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Japanese golfer A. Miyazato 8th at Salonpas Cup tourney

IBARAKI, Japan - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the final day of the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at the Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on May 11, 2014. She finished in eighth place with a 1-under par in the first of Japan's four domestic women's majors.

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Mogi wins Salonpas Cup

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Japan's Hiromi Mogi holds the victor's trophies after winning the Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in the city of Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 12, 2013. Mogi finished at 9-under-par 279 at the first of four majors on the Japan LPGA tour.

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N.Y. Yankees' Matsui back in majors, 1st appearance in 4 months

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui tips his hat to the fans as he gets ready to bat in the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 12. Matsui appeared as a designated and No. 8 hitter in the game, his first appearance in about four months and 111 games, and went 4-for-4 with 1 RBI and 1 walk as the Yankees won 12-4.

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Matsui, Yankees agree on $52 mil., 4-year contract

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Hideki Matsui poses for photos at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 16 after a news conference over his $52 million agreement with the major club on a four-year contract extension through the 2009 season that made him the highest-paid Japanese player in the majors.