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Partial lifting of tsunami advisories in Japan

An official from the Japan Meteorological Agency explains the lifting of tsunami advisories for some parts of Japan a day after their issuance in the wake of a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, during a press conference at the agency in Tokyo on July 31, 2025.

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Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People stand on a tsunami evacuation structure in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the issuance of a tsunami warning following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People stand on a tsunami evacuation structure in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the issuance of a tsunami warning following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

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Scene in Kyiv

A woman is seen at a subway station used as a shelter in Kyiv on Feb. 17, 2025, following the issuance of an air-raid alarm.

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Scene in Kyiv

People are seen at a subway station used as a shelter in Kyiv on Feb. 17, 2025, following the issuance of an air-raid alarm.

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Scene in Kyiv

People are seen at a subway station used as a shelter in Kyiv on Feb. 17, 2025, following the issuance of an air-raid alarm.

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[Breaking News]Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

A woman shows three slices of bread resembling Japan's new banknotes at a food and sundry goods maker and retailer in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 2, 2024, on the eve of their issuance. The bread was made by Shibusawa Ippinkan, named after Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," and represents (from top to bottom) a 10,000 yen note, a 5,000 yen note and a 1,000 yen note, featuring Shibusawa, educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), respectively.(Kyodo)

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CORRECTED: Bread featuring Japan's new banknotes

A woman shows three slices of bread resembling Japan's new banknotes at a food and sundry goods maker and retailer in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 2, 2024, on the eve of their issuance. The bread was made by Shibusawa Ippinkan, named after Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," and represents (from top to bottom) a 10,000 yen note, a 5,000 yen note and a 1,000 yen note, featuring Shibusawa, educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931), respectively.

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Japan's new banknotes

Boxes containing Japan's new banknotes are loaded onto a truck at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, for their transportation to financial institutions as their issuance began the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Preparations are under way at the Bank of Japan's Osaka branch on July 3, 2024, for the transportation of Japan's new banknotes to financial institutions as their issuance began the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (2nd from L) stands by a stack of boxes containing Japan's new banknotes at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, prior to their transportation to financial institutions for issuance the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Preparations are under way at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, for the transportation of Japan's new banknotes to financial institutions as their issuance began the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Preparations are under way at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, for the transportation of Japan's new banknotes to financial institutions as their issuance began the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (back, 3rd from R) looks at boxes containing Japan's new banknotes at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, prior to their transportation to financial institutions as their issuance began the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (back, 3rd from R) looks at boxes containing Japan's new banknotes at the BOJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024, prior to their transportation to financial institutions as their issuance began the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (R) speaks during a ceremony marking the issuance of new banknotes at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Japan's new banknotes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks during a ceremony marking the issuance of new banknotes at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on July 3, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Printing of new Japanese banknotes

TOKYO,Japan, June 19 Kyodo -The printing of new Japanese banknotes is shown to the media at a National Printing Bureau plant in Tokyo on June 19, 2024, ahead of the issuance of new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen bills on July 3.(Kyodo)

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Printing of new Japanese banknotes

Photo shows a holographic image of Japanese industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa printed on a new 10,000 yen banknote at a National Printing Bureau plant in Tokyo on June 19, 2024, ahead of its issuance on July 3. The image appears to rotate depending on the viewing angle.

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Printing of new Japanese banknotes

The printing of new Japanese banknotes is shown to the media at a National Printing Bureau plant in Tokyo on June 19, 2024, ahead of the issuance of new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen bills on July 3.

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Printing of new Japanese banknotes

The printing of new Japanese banknotes is shown to the media at a National Printing Bureau plant in Tokyo on June 19, 2024, ahead of the issuance of new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen bills on July 3.

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Printing of new Japanese banknotes

The printing of new Japanese banknotes is shown to the media at a National Printing Bureau plant in Tokyo on June 19, 2024, ahead of the issuance of new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen bills on July 3.

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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The 20-year Ultra-long Special Treasury Bonds Launched

HAI'AN, CHINA - MAY 24, 2024 - A national debt advertisement is seen inside a bank in Hai 'an, East China's Jiangsu province, May 24, 2024. According to the issuance arrangement of ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds announced by the Ministry of Finance, the 20-year ultra-long-term special Treasury bonds were officially launched this morning (May 24, 2024).

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Kenya launches compensation program for wildlife attack victims

STORY: Kenya launches compensation program for wildlife attack victims SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of issuance of compensation 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of residents STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday launched a compensation scheme for victims of wildlife attacks to help them rebuild their livelihoods and meet hefty medical bills. Launched in the northern Kenyan county of Laikipia, home to iconic species including elephants, rhinoceros and buffaloes, the human-wildlife conflict mitigation and compensation scheme is expected to foster harmonious coexistence between local communities and animals in the wild, Ruto said. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "We have close to 17,000 already assessed and verified cases of human-wildlife conflict with the cost of 7 billion shillings (about 53.85 million U.S. dollars). We have so far co

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Malta issues Chinese zodiac stamp for first time

STORY: Malta issues Chinese zodiac stamp for first time SHOOTING DATE: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: SANTA LUCIJA, Malta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: A ceremony for the issuance of a special zodiac stamp for the Chinese Year of the Dragon was held in Malta on Wednesday. It's the first time that Malta has issued a Chinese zodiac stamp since the establishment of its diplomatic relations with China in 1972. In traditional Chinese culture, the Loong, or the Chinese dragon, represents strength, courage and wisdom, and the year of the dragon is a symbol of luck and prosperity, said Peng Yijun, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Malta, at the ceremony. He added that the issuance of the stamp will enable more Maltese people to understand the traditional Chinese culture and enhance the mutual understanding between the two peoples. The "Loong" zodiac stamp features a dragon soaring amidst auspicious clouds, with a face value of 3 e

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MALTA-SANTA LUCIJA-CHINESE ZODIAC STAMP-ISSUANCE

(240306) -- SANTA LUCIJA (MALTA), March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 6, 2024 shows a special zodiac stamp for the Chinese Year of the Dragon in Santa Lucija, Malta. A ceremony for the issuance of a special zodiac stamp for the Chinese Year of the Dragon was held in Malta on Wednesday. It's the first time Malta has issued a Chinese zodiac stamp since the establishment of its diplomatic relations with China in 1972. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-SANTA LUCIJA-CHINESE ZODIAC STAMP-ISSUANCE

(240306) -- SANTA LUCIJA (MALTA), March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 6, 2024 shows a special zodiac stamp for the Chinese Year of the Dragon in Santa Lucija, Malta. A ceremony for the issuance of a special zodiac stamp for the Chinese Year of the Dragon was held in Malta on Wednesday. It's the first time Malta has issued a Chinese zodiac stamp since the establishment of its diplomatic relations with China in 1972. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-SANTA LUCIJA-CHINESE ZODIAC STAMP-ISSUANCE

(240306) -- SANTA LUCIJA (MALTA), March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Peng Yijun (1st R), counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Malta, speaks at a ceremony for the issuance of a special zodiac stamp for the Chinese Year of the Dragon in Santa Lucija, Malta, on March 6, 2024. It's the first time Malta has issued a Chinese zodiac stamp since the establishment of its diplomatic relations with China in 1972. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-SANTA LUCIJA-CHINESE ZODIAC STAMP-ISSUANCE

(240306) -- SANTA LUCIJA (MALTA), March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Representatives show special zodiac stamps for the Chinese Year of the Dragon in Santa Lucija, Malta, on March 6, 2024. A ceremony for the issuance of a special zodiac stamp for the Chinese Year of the Dragon was held in Malta on Wednesday. It's the first time Malta has issued a Chinese zodiac stamp since the establishment of its diplomatic relations with China in 1972. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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Egypt issues 3.5-bln-yuan sustainable panda bonds

STORY: Egypt issues 3.5-bln-yuan sustainable panda bonds DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Finance Ministry 2. various of the Central Bank of Egypt 3. various of Egyptian banknotes STORYLINE: Egypt issued on Monday sustainable panda bonds in the Chinese financial market in the amount of about 3.5 billion yuan (nearly 479 million U.S. dollars). In a statement, Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said the issuance has a maturity of three years with a coupon rate of 3.5 percent. He explained that the issuance is backed by a credit guarantee provided by international development banks with high credit ratings, such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the African Development Bank. Maait noted that Egypt is the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to issue sustainable panda bonds, adding that it succeeded in attracting many Chinese investors. The minister said the issuance serves as a new portal for achievin

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China Evergrande Stock

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - A shareholder displays the stock price of China Evergrande (03333.HK) in Yichang, Hubei province, China, September 26, 2023. On September 24, China Evergrande announced that in view of the subsidiary Evergrande Real Estate Group is being investigated, the current situation of the group cannot meet the eligibility for the issuance of new notes.

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China Evergrande Stock

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - A shareholder displays the stock price of China Evergrande (03333.HK) in Yichang, Hubei province, China, September 26, 2023. On September 24, China Evergrande announced that in view of the subsidiary Evergrande Real Estate Group is being investigated, the current situation of the group cannot meet the eligibility for the issuance of new notes.

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China Evergrande Stock

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - A shareholder displays the stock price of China Evergrande (03333.HK) in Yichang, Hubei province, China, September 26, 2023. On September 24, China Evergrande announced that in view of the subsidiary Evergrande Real Estate Group is being investigated, the current situation of the group cannot meet the eligibility for the issuance of new notes.

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China Evergrande Stock

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - A shareholder displays the stock price of China Evergrande (03333.HK) in Yichang, Hubei province, China, September 26, 2023. On September 24, China Evergrande announced that in view of the subsidiary Evergrande Real Estate Group is being investigated, the current situation of the group cannot meet the eligibility for the issuance of new notes.

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China Evergrande Stock

YICHANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 - A shareholder displays the stock price of China Evergrande (03333.HK) in Yichang, Hubei province, China, September 26, 2023. On September 24, China Evergrande announced that in view of the subsidiary Evergrande Real Estate Group is being investigated, the current situation of the group cannot meet the eligibility for the issuance of new notes.

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Country Garden District in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens pass by the Country Garden Community in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Sept 3, 2023. Country Garden's first debt rollover plan was passed by creditors, and Country Garden disclosed the rollover plan of the bond on August 18. According to the data, the bond issuance scale of 5.83 billion yuan, the current balance of 3.904 billion yuan, the coupon rate of 5.65%, the maturity date is September 2, 2023.

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Country Garden District in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - View of Country Garden residential building in Fuyang city, Anhui province, Sept 3, 2023. Country Garden's first debt rollover plan was passed by creditors, and Country Garden disclosed the rollover plan of the bond on August 18. According to the data, the bond issuance scale of 5.83 billion yuan, the current balance of 3.904 billion yuan, the coupon rate of 5.65%, the maturity date is September 2, 2023.

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Country Garden District in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - View of Country Garden residential building in Fuyang city, Anhui province, Sept 3, 2023. Country Garden's first debt rollover plan was passed by creditors, and Country Garden disclosed the rollover plan of the bond on August 18. According to the data, the bond issuance scale of 5.83 billion yuan, the current balance of 3.904 billion yuan, the coupon rate of 5.65%, the maturity date is September 2, 2023.

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Country Garden District in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens pass by the Country Garden Community in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Sept 3, 2023. Country Garden's first debt rollover plan was passed by creditors, and Country Garden disclosed the rollover plan of the bond on August 18. According to the data, the bond issuance scale of 5.83 billion yuan, the current balance of 3.904 billion yuan, the coupon rate of 5.65%, the maturity date is September 2, 2023.

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Country Garden District in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - View of Country Garden residential building in Fuyang city, Anhui province, Sept 3, 2023. Country Garden's first debt rollover plan was passed by creditors, and Country Garden disclosed the rollover plan of the bond on August 18. According to the data, the bond issuance scale of 5.83 billion yuan, the current balance of 3.904 billion yuan, the coupon rate of 5.65%, the maturity date is September 2, 2023.

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Country Garden District in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - View of Country Garden residential building in Fuyang city, Anhui province, Sept 3, 2023. Country Garden's first debt rollover plan was passed by creditors, and Country Garden disclosed the rollover plan of the bond on August 18. According to the data, the bond issuance scale of 5.83 billion yuan, the current balance of 3.904 billion yuan, the coupon rate of 5.65%, the maturity date is September 2, 2023.

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Country Garden District in Fuyang

FUYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 - Citizens pass by the Country Garden Community in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, Sept 3, 2023. Country Garden's first debt rollover plan was passed by creditors, and Country Garden disclosed the rollover plan of the bond on August 18. According to the data, the bond issuance scale of 5.83 billion yuan, the current balance of 3.904 billion yuan, the coupon rate of 5.65%, the maturity date is September 2, 2023.