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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A member of the Beijing Youth Orchestra studies notes at a peer exchange workshop with young musicians from the United States in New York, the United States, Aug. 2, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Jia conducts the Beijing Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, Aug. 4, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" (Photo by Chris Lee/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Jia conducts the Beijing Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, Aug. 4, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" (Photo by Chris Lee/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the Beijing Youth Orchestra interact with the audience at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, Aug. 4, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" (Photo by Chris Lee/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240805) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Jia conducts the Beijing Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in New York, the United States, Aug. 4, 2024. Young musicians from China staged a performance at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, the undisputed highlight of their week-long visit to the Big Apple during World Orchestra Week (WOW!). Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra not only showcased their mastery of both Chinese and Western pieces, but also engaged with peers from the United States, Afghanistan and African countries in interactive workshops. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young Chinese musicians perform, forge friendships during World Orchestra Week in NY" (Photo by Chris Lee/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists are seen near the mooring mast for Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's airship "Norge" in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, June 23, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240627) -- BEIJING, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen near the mooring mast for Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's airship "Norge" in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, June 23, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhao Hongying, a member of the Chinese Arctic expedition team, checks a sampling device to capture microplastics from the air at China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A monument to Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen is seen in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists are seen near the mooring mast for Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's airship "Norge" in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 23, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese scientist Hu Zhengyi attends the annual litter-cleaning campaign in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 21, 2024 shows China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 21, 2024 shows a view outside China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Earl Sullivan Lester, senior engineer with the Norwegian Mapping Authority, speaks during an interview in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese scientist Hu Zhengyi (R) communicates with Special Adviser of Norwegian Polar Institute Kim Holmen at China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientist Hu Zhengyi attends the annual litter-cleaning campaign in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Hongying, a member of the Chinese Arctic expedition team, checks a sampling device to capture microplastics from the air at China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen near the mooring mast for Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's airship "Norge" in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 23, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientist Hu Zhengyi (R) communicates with Special Adviser of Norwegian Polar Institute Kim Holmen at China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 21, 2024 shows China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A monument to Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen is seen in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Earl Sullivan Lester, senior engineer with the Norwegian Mapping Authority, speaks during an interview in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway, on June 21, 2024. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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NORWAY-NY-ALESUND-CHINA-ARCTIC YELLOW STATION-SCIENTISTS

(240626) -- NY-ALESUND (NORWAY), June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 21, 2024 shows a view outside China's Arctic Yellow River Station in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, Norway. In late June, amid Norway's Svalbard archipelago, marking the onset of summer in the Arctic islands, Chinese scientists at a pioneering research outpost delve into uncharted territories while fostering deep friendships with colleagues worldwide, blending scientific exploration with the warmth of human camaraderie. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese scientists brave Arctic depths, discover bonds beyond borders

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1st Frankfurt Dragon Boat Festival kicks off

STORY: 1st Frankfurt Dragon Boat Festival kicks off SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU KEN, Chinese Ambassador to Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES, Coach of Donau Dragon Boat Team of Ulm STORYLINE: The 1st Frankfurt Dragon Boat Festival kicked off on Saturday morning along the banks of the Main River in Frankfurt, Germany. Over 500 people were divided into 22 teams and competed in the dragon boat racing. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU KEN, Chinese Ambassador to Germany "We gather here to share experience and foster friendships through the dragon boat racing. I believe this is an excellent approach. I am confident that this year's dragon boat race will establish a new platform for interaction between the people of our two countries." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES, Coach of Donau Dragon Boat Team of Ulm "My feelings are great. I'm glad to be here. We're here t

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CHINA-BEIJING-SINO-GERMAN TEEN-EXCHANGES (CN)

(240412) -- BEIJING, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and German students visit Youdao, a Beijing-based intelligent education subsidiary of China's internet giant NetEase, in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Sino-German teen friendships grow fonder with exchanges" (Xinhua/Zhao Xu)

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China-U.S. cooperation mutually beneficial: former U.S. ambassador

STORY: China-U.S. cooperation mutually beneficial: former U.S. ambassador SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: MUSCATINE, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS&CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE (English): TERRY BRANSTAD, Former U.S. ambassador to China STORYLINE: Former U.S. ambassador to China Terry Branstad attended a celebration of Chinese New Year in Muscatine, Iowa on Chinese New Year's Eve, and expressing confidence in deepening economic and people-to-people exchanges between China and the U.S. SOUNDBITE (English): TERRY BRANSTAD, Former U.S. ambassador to China "I have the greatest respect for the Chinese people, their work ethic, their commitment to education, the support of their families. We're the two biggest economies in the world. It's important that we work together and we can be mutually beneficial to each other. If you build friendships, you build trust and understanding." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Muscatine, U

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Myanmar's Made Island celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

STORY: Myanmar's Made Island celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: KYAUKPHYU, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Made Island STORYLINE: With smartphones and cameras held high taking videos, people in Myanmar's Made Island were captivated by cultural performances in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. The vibrant celebration on Friday is the first-ever traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with cultural music and dances performed by artists on the island, participants said. Kyaw Htet Naing, a 22-year-old local resident from the Made Island, shared his joy at experiencing the festival for the first time. "I'm very happy to participate in it. I've never heard of it before," he said. While enjoying cultural performances from Chinese artists, Kyaw noticed similarities between Chinese and Myanmar cultures. He also expressed hope for more such events to strengthen bilateral friendships between the people from

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Turkish athletes bring home fond memories, new friendships from Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Turkish athletes bring home fond memories, new friendships from Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the athletes' village of Chengdu Universiade 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ABDULLAH TUGLUK, Turkish athlete 3. various of the city of Chengdu 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ABDULLAH TUGLUK, Turkish athlete 5. various of the athletes' village of Chengdu Universiade 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ABDULLAH TUGLUK, Turkish athlete 7. various of the athletes' village of Chengdu Universiade 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): SEZGIN ATAC, Turkish athlete 9. various of cultural activities 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): YELIZ AY YILDIZ, Turkish athletic coach STORYLINE: The Turkish athletes who took part in the Chengdu Universiade said that they had brought home fond memories and new friendships from Chengdu, China. Speaking to Xinhua, the athletes said they had an incredible experience in Chengdu, from street delicacies to new friends from di

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Egyptian president meets with Chinese, Italian business delegations to seek cooperation

STORY: Egyptian president meets with Chinese, Italian business delegations to seek cooperation DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the meeting STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday met with representatives from the Chinese Wuhuan Engineering Company and the Italian Palestra Company and discussed with them more cooperation opportunities in the field of fertilizer production. The Egyptian Presidency Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy said that the meeting reviewed Egypt's ongoing cooperation with the Chinese and Italian companies, for the immediate start of the construction of the third industrial complex for the production of fertilizers in Ain Sukhna. The spokesperson said that the Egyptian president praised the ongoing cooperation, in light of Egypt's distinguished friendships with both China and Italy. According to Fahmy, the Egyptian president also stressed continuing efforts to localize the industry and to deepen local indu

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China offers life-changing opportunities, says a Honduran dentist

STORY: China offers life-changing opportunities, says a Honduran dentist DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Paola Raquel Palacios 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): PAOLA RAQUEL PALACIOS, Honduran dentist 3. various of Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PAOLA RAQUEL PALACIOS, Honduran dentist STORYLINE: Paola Raquel Palacios, a Honduran dentist, spent five years living and working in China. She said that her China experience enriched her with valuable knowledge, lasting friendships, and a deep personal and professional transformation. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): PAOLA RAQUEL PALACIOS, Honduran dentist "For me, my five years in China have been full of joy. I was able to learn a lot about China, and it changed my life both personally and professionally. I acquired a lot of knowledge and made many friends. And since I was in China, everything in my life was rewarding, and I had the opportunity to get to know more." In 2022, Paola returned to her countr

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Turkish-Chinese letter-writing contest concludes in Istanbul

STORY: Turkish-Chinese letter-writing contest concludes in Istanbul DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:42 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Letters of the Silk Road" contest 2. various of Chinese song performed by the arts association 3. various of people practicing taichi organized by the Turkish Chinese Association 4. various of Zhu Fengye, who came 1st in the competition, reading her letter 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU JIAN, China's acting Consul General STORYLINE: A Turkish-Chinese letter-writing contest concluded Wednesday in Türkiye's largest city Istanbul. Organized by the Turkish-Chinese Cultural Association, the "Letters of the Silk Road" contest invited language students from China and Türkiye to write letters in each other's languages. "We organized the contest in order to raise awareness of the Silk Road and to create lasting friendships between Turkish and Chinese students," said Turkish-Chinese Cultural Association President Irfan Karsli in an online c

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Japanese supporters of Cameroon

OITA, Japan - Residents of the old Japanese village of Nakatsue cheer for Cameroon's World Cup soccer team in Hita, Oita Prefecture, on June 14, 2010. They are rooting for Cameroon even against Japan as friendships with Cameroonians have continued after the western Japan village hosted Cameroon's camp in the 2002 World Cup finals.

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Japanese supporters of Cameroon

OITA, Japan - Children in the old Japanese village of Nakatsue cheer for Cameroon's World Cup soccer team together with students from the African country in Hita, Oita Prefecture, on June 14, 2010. The children are rooting for Cameroon even against Japan as friendships with Cameroonians have continued after the western Japan village hosted Cameroon's camp in the 2002 World Cup finals.

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Japanese supporters of Cameroon

OITA, Japan - Children in the old Japanese village of Nakatsue cheer for Cameroon's World Cup soccer team together with students from the African country in Hita, Oita Prefecture, on June 14, 2010. The children are rooting for Cameroon even against Japan as friendships with Cameroonians have continued after the western Japan village hosted Cameroon's camp in the 2002 World Cup finals.

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Japanese supporters of Cameroon

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Yasumu Sakamoto, a former mayor of the defunct Japanese village of Nakatsue, shows off a national flag of Cameroon in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 13, 2010. Sakamoto is rooting for the African country even against Japan as friendships with Cameroonians have continued after the western Japan village hosted Cameroon's camp in the 2002 World Cup finals.

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Xinhua Headlines: Beyond the playing field, friendships at Beijing 2022 capture hearts and minds

(220209) -- BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Su Yiming (L) of China, Max Parrot (C) and Mark McMorris of Canada pose during the flower ceremony after men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Beyond the playing field, friendships at Beijing 2022 capture hearts and minds

(220209) -- BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gu Ailing (R) of China and Mathilde Gremaud (C) of Switzerland comfort Tess Ledeux (L) of France after women's freeski big air final at Big Air Shougang in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)

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Xinhua Headlines: Beyond the playing field, friendships at Beijing 2022 capture hearts and minds

(220209) -- BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist Su Yiming (L) of China and gold medalist Max Parrot (R) of Canada react during the flower ceremony for the Men's Snowboard Slopestyle final at the Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Beyond the playing field, friendships at Beijing 2022 capture hearts and minds

(220209) -- BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fan Suyuan (2nd L) /Ling Zhi (2nd R) of China pose for photos with Christopher Plys (L) /Vicky Persinger of the United States after the curling mixed doubles round robin event of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics between China and the United States at National Aquatics Centre in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

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Japanese actress Kurihara sees importance of cross-border friendships

Japanese actress Komaki Kurihara speaks in an interview on Jan. 4, 2015, about the importance of building friendships across national borders. She has been actively involved in cultural exchanges with Russia, China and other countries for many years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese actress Kurihara building cross-border friendships

Japanese actress Komaki Kurihara rehearses a play in Tokyo on Jan. 4, 2015. Kurihara has been acting as a cultural diplomat for Russia and China through movies, television programs and plays. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Luxurious guesthouses attract people hungry for neighborly ties

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Yamasaki (2nd from R), CEO of Global Agents, drinks beer with Ebisu apartment residents in a party the company organized to promote friendships. (Kyodo)

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Japanese supporters of Cameroon

OITA, Japan - Children in the old Japanese village of Nakatsue cheer for Cameroon's World Cup soccer team together with students from the African country in Hita, Oita Prefecture, on June 14, 2010. The children are rooting for Cameroon even against Japan as friendships with Cameroonians have continued after the western Japan village hosted Cameroon's camp in the 2002 World Cup finals. (Kyodo)

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Japanese supporters of Cameroon

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Yasumu Sakamoto, a former mayor of the defunct Japanese village of Nakatsue, shows off a national flag of Cameroon in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 13, 2010. Sakamoto is rooting for the African country even against Japan as friendships with Cameroonians have continued after the western Japan village hosted Cameroon's camp in the 2002 World Cup finals. (Kyodo)

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Japanese supporters of Cameroon

OITA, Japan - Residents of the old Japanese village of Nakatsue cheer for Cameroon's World Cup soccer team in Hita, Oita Prefecture, on June 14, 2010. They are rooting for Cameroon even against Japan as friendships with Cameroonians have continued after the western Japan village hosted Cameroon's camp in the 2002 World Cup finals. (Kyodo)