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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final Preparations Before Robert Badinter's Honor At Pantheon - Paris

Final preparations are underway ahead of Robert Badinter's accession to the Pantheon on Thursday, October 9, the 44th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty, which he was instrumental in enshrining in French law as Minister of Justice. A tribute will be paid to the former minister, who died in February 2024, during a solemn ceremony presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Centennial anniv. of death of Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen

Eric Chu (C), leader of Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party, offers a wreathe of flowers during a memorial ceremony for Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen in front of his memorial hall in Taipei on March 12, 2025, the centennial anniversary of his death. Sun played an instrumental role in overthrowing Chinese imperial rule in the 1911 revolution.

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Centennial anniv. of death of Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen

People visit Sun Yat-sen's mausoleum in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, China, on March 12, 2025, the centennial anniversary of his death. Sun played an instrumental role in overthrowing Chinese imperial rule in the 1911 revolution.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children take part in the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Examination in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children take part in the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Examination in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children wait for the pipa test at the Hai 'an Test Site of the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children wait for an instrumental music exam at the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Exam Hai 'an in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Family members of a child who took part in the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music exam wait for the exam at the Hai 'an Exam site in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children practice in a waiting room at the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Exam Hai 'an in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Family members of a child who took part in the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music exam wait for the exam at the Hai 'an Exam site in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children practice in the waiting room at the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Exam Hai 'an in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children wait for the pipa test at the Hai 'an Test Site of the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children take part in the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Examination in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Family members of a child who took part in the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music exam wait for the exam at the Hai 'an Exam site in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Test

NANTONG, CHINA - AUGUST 17, 2024 - Children take part in the 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Musicians Association Instrumental Music Examination in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 17, 2024.

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Chinese investment strongly promotes Namibia's economic development: minister

STORY: Chinese investment strongly promotes Namibia's economic development: minister SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of Rossing's 2023 Sustainability and Performance Report 2. SOUNDBITE (English): TOM ALWEENDO, Namibia's Minister of Mines and Energy 3. various of the event STORYLINE: Namibia's mining industry is one of the largest contributors to the country's economy, with Chinese investment playing a significant role in the development of the uranium mining sector, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo has said. In 2023, the mining sector contributed up to 14.4 percent of Namibia's gross domestic product, Alweendo said Tuesday at a press conference held in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. He noted that Chinese investment has been instrumental in establishing Namibia as one of the world's largest producers of uranium. "I am honored to be here today to recognize the Rossing uranium min

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China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM

STORY: China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM SHOOTING TIME: April 2, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: VANUA LEVU, Fiji CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fiji 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SITIVENI RABUKA, Fijian Prime Minister STORYLINE: China's assistance is instrumental in the development of Fiji and other Pacific island countries, said Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Fiji has enjoyed a very good relationship with China since the establishment of diplomatic ties, and is "very happy to see that China develops relations with the Pacific island countries," the prime minister told Xinhua during his Tuesday visit to the road upgrade project in Vanua Levu, the second-largest island in Fiji. In the company of Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian, Rabuka listened to a report from the Chinese technical team conducting a feasibility study for a road upgrade project, which will connect 61 villages and 15 schools with over 80 km of rural roads renova

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FIJI-VANUA LEVU-CHINA-AID ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT

(240403) -- VANUA LEVU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (4th L) and Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian (5th L) visit the road upgrade project in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. China's assistance is instrumental in the development of Fiji and other Pacific island countries, said Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. TO GO WITH "China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-VANUA LEVU-CHINA-AID ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT

(240403) -- VANUA LEVU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members from China inspect the road upgrade project in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. China's assistance is instrumental in the development of Fiji and other Pacific island countries, said Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. TO GO WITH "China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-VANUA LEVU-CHINA-AID ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT

(240403) -- VANUA LEVU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (2nd L) visits the road upgrade project in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. China's assistance is instrumental in the development of Fiji and other Pacific island countries, said Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. TO GO WITH "China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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Togolese students experience charm of China's guqin culture

STORY: Togolese students experience charm of China's guqin culture SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Lome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Confucius Institute of the University of Lome in Togo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): DAVID, Student at Confucius Institute of University of Lome 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ESTHER, Student at Confucius Institute of University of Lome STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of the University of Lome in Togo recently opened a new course on guqin, a traditional Chinese instrument. Togolese students have not only experienced the charm of Chinese instrumental music, but also learned more about Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): DAVID, Student at Confucius Institute of University of Lome "Guqin teaches us to calm down. First of all, it is an instrument that requires calm. It also teaches us to respect, because we should respect this instrument just like we respect the elders." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ESTHER, Student at Confuciu

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China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Dar es Salaam

STORY: China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Dar es Salaam SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES MDOE, Deputy permanent secretary of Tanzanian Ministry of Education, Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NELSON BONIFACE, Deputy vice chancellor of University of Dar es Salaam 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The 13th Meeting of the China-Africa Think Tanks Forum was held in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam Friday, with participants describing it as a springboard for the continent's economic and industrialization agenda. Opening the one-day forum, James Mdoe, deputy permanent secretary in the Tanzanian Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said China and Africa must figure out ways to deepen cooperation and seek to demonstrate the instrumental role that education can play in build

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UN hails China-fronted biodiversity conservation agenda

STORY: UN hails China-fronted biodiversity conservation agenda SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference on multilateral environmental agreements 2. various of dialogue conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): INGER ANDERSEN, UNEP Executive Director 4. various of dialogue conference 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID COOPER, Acting executive secretary of Secretariat of Convention on Biological Diversity 6. various of 26th UNEA opening ceremony STORYLINE: China's stewardship has been instrumental in injecting vitality into global efforts to protect habitats amid mounting threats, senior United Nations officials said Wednesday on the sidelines of the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) underway in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Inger Andersen, the executive director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), noted that during its presidency of the 15th Conference of Parties to the UN Co

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Kiribati president hails China-Kiribati friendship

STORY: Kiribati president hails China-Kiribati friendship SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Tarawa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spring Festival reception held by Chinese Embassy in Kiribati 2. SOUNDBITE (English): TANETI MAAMAU, Kiribati President STORYLINE: Kiribati President Taneti Maamau said on Saturday that Kiribati and China have continued to forge a friendship rooted in mutual respect, cooperation, and commitment. Maamau made the remarks while addressing the Spring Festival reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Kiribati. SOUNDBITE (English): TANETI MAAMAU, Kiribati President "From the beginning of our establishment of diplomatic relations in 1980, until the resumption of diplomatic relations in 2019, Kiribati and China have continued to forge a friendship rooted in mutual respect, cooperation, and commitment, with a bright and prosperous future. China's support to Kiribati has been instrumental in fostering economic development and enha

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"Happy Chinese New Year" art and cultural show held in Kathmandu

STORY: "Happy Chinese New Year" art and cultural show held in Kathmandu SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the banner of the show, "Beautiful Anhui into Nepal" 2. various of Dev Raj Ghimire, speaker of Nepal's House of Representatives arriving at the event 3. various of Dev Raj Ghimire talking with Chen Song, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal 4. various of the audience 5. various of the performances at the event STORYLINE: Artists from east China's Anhui Province made an art and cultural performance in the Nepali capital on Wednesday evening as the Chinese New Year nears. Dances, opera face-changing, instrumental music performances, singing of local opera pieces, and magic and acrobatics shows were performed to frequent applause from more than 600 spectators. A photo exhibition was held to highlight Anhui's tourist attractions ahead of the cultural show, organized to share "Happy Chinese New Year" w

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Syrian company seeks to expand in Chinese market via upcoming CIIE

STORY: Syrian company seeks to expand in Chinese market via upcoming CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the BioCham store in Damascus 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROULA ALI ADEEB, Founder of BioCham company 3. various of the store 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROULA ALI ADEEB, Founder of BioCham company 5. various of the Damascus rose harvests in BioCham farm (file) 6. various of the BioCham factory (file) STORYLINE: Buoyed by the prospect of introducing a fresh brand image to the Chinese market, a Syrian businesswoman eagerly looks forward to the forthcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE). Roula Ali Adeeb, the founder of BioCham company for natural oil extracts, has been participating in the CIIE since its inception in 2018. She told Xinhua her participation has been instrumental in catapulting her brand into the bustling Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROULA ALI ADEEB, Founder of BioCham company "

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London celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with performances

STORY: London celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with performances DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANTAL HAIDAR, Visitor from Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRANCESCA OLIVIERI, Visitor from Italy 4. various of the performances STORYLINE: A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. The excitement in the audience reached a cresce

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs at a show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Locals learn Chinese-style dances at an event for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Locals watch a lion dance performance at a show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes photos at a show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform lion dance at a show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINESE MUSIC CONCERT

(230824) -- JAKARTA, Aug. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform Chinese Instrumental Ensemble "Flowers Blooming Under the Full Moon" during the Silk Road Chinese Music Concert Indonesia in Sun City, Jakarta, Indonesia, on Aug. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-UNIVERSITY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (CN)

(230404) -- TIANJIN, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens learn to use smart phones at a service center for senor citizens of Hexi District, north China's Tianjin, April 4, 2023. Hexi District of Tianjin has set up a university for senior citizens and five branches of it in communities in recent years, providing more than 40 kinds of courses like instrumental music, vocal music, piano and intelligent life services to the middle-aged and elderly people. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-UNIVERSITY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (CN)

(230404) -- TIANJIN, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens learn to play Erhu, a Chinese musical instrument, at the culture center of Hexi District, north China's Tianjin, April 4, 2023. Hexi District of Tianjin has set up a university for senior citizens and five branches of it in communities in recent years, providing more than 40 kinds of courses like instrumental music, vocal music, piano and intelligent life services to the middle-aged and elderly people. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-UNIVERSITY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (CN)

(230404) -- TIANJIN, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A teacher gives a lesson to senior citizens at the culture center of Hexi District, north China's Tianjin, April 4, 2023. Hexi District of Tianjin has set up a university for senior citizens and five branches of it in communities in recent years, providing more than 40 kinds of courses like instrumental music, vocal music, piano and intelligent life services to the middle-aged and elderly people. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-UNIVERSITY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (CN)

(230404) -- TIANJIN, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens take a vocal lesson at the culture center of Hexi District, north China's Tianjin, April 4, 2023. Hexi District of Tianjin has set up a university for senior citizens and five branches of it in communities in recent years, providing more than 40 kinds of courses like instrumental music, vocal music, piano and intelligent life services to the middle-aged and elderly people. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-UNIVERSITY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (CN)

(230404) -- TIANJIN, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens take a piano lesson at the culture center of Hexi District, north China's Tianjin, April 4, 2023. Hexi District of Tianjin has set up a university for senior citizens and five branches of it in communities in recent years, providing more than 40 kinds of courses like instrumental music, vocal music, piano and intelligent life services to the middle-aged and elderly people. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-UNIVERSITY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (CN)

(230404) -- TIANJIN, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens take a vocal lesson at the culture center of Hexi District, north China's Tianjin, April 4, 2023. Hexi District of Tianjin has set up a university for senior citizens and five branches of it in communities in recent years, providing more than 40 kinds of courses like instrumental music, vocal music, piano and intelligent life services to the middle-aged and elderly people. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)