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China: Typhoon Bavi Rips Metal Roof Off Residential Building in Shanghai

Typhoon Bavi tore the metal roof off a residential building in Chongming District, Shanghai on July 12, 2026, with footage showing the structure shaking violently before being ripped apart and blown to the ground by powerful gusts.

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People's Republic of China inaugurates embassy in Republic of Honduras

STORY: People's Republic of China inaugurates embassy in Republic of Honduras DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:38 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Honduras STORYLINE: The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26. Yu Bo, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Honduras, said at the inauguration ceremony that Honduras seized the historic opportunity to make the important decision to recognize the one-China principle. With this decision, Honduras became the 182nd country to establish diplomatic relations with China, which China highly appreciated, Yu said. "The one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a widely recognized norm of international relations," he said. Less than three months after the establishment of diplom

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China's Shenyang opens new freight route for RCEP countries

STORY: China's Shenyang opens new freight route for RCEP countries DATELINE: March 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the freight 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO ZENGLI, Chairman of a local wholesale company STORYLINE: A new international freight route for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries through Shenyang to Europe via entrepot trade has been launched. The first train carrying cargo containers from the RCEP member countries, including Laos, Vietnam and Japan, departed from Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Saturday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO ZENGLI, Chairman of a local wholesale company "It took nearly two months (to reach Europe) if we transported by sea, but now it takes less than one month by the freight train via entrepot trade, like about more than 20 days." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

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Scandal-hit ex-minister Matsushima to retain seat

TOKYO, Japan - Former Justice Minister Midori Matsushima, a candidate of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the lower house election, celebrates in her electoral district in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on the night of Dec. 14, 2014, after securing victory in the election. Matsushima resigned from the Cabinet post in October less than two months after assuming it over allegations of violating the election law by distributing paper fans to constituents in the past, which could count as a donation banned under the law.

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Obuchi to retain Diet seat

TAKASAKI, Japan - Scandal-hit former trade minister Yuko Obuchi, a candidate of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the lower house election, smiles during an interview in her electoral district in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture after securing victory in the election on the night of Dec. 14, 2014. Obuchi, the daughter of the late Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, resigned from the Cabinet post in October less than two months after assuming it over dubious political funds reports.

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Lacquer-coated scooter to feature festival

KAINAN, Japan - Members of a youth association in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, renowned for its traditional lacquer ware, show off a lacquer-coated scooter Nov. 9, 2001, which they have taken two months to finish for display during the annual ''Kishu Lacquer Ware Festival'' beginning in the city Nov. 10. (Kishu is Wakayama's medieval name.) The special product, based on a secondhand Italian make, is not for sale. ''If you ask me, it could carry a price tag of no less than 1 million yen,'' Association chief Toshiyuki Nakamura said.

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Construction of Hainan FTP progresses steadily

STORY: Construction of Hainan FTP progresses steadily DATELINE: July 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of Hainana shot of Shen Xiaoming, Party chief of Hainanvarious of Hainan STORYLINE: A Chinese official says steady progress has been made in building China's island province of Hainan into a free trade port (FTP). Shen Xiaoming, Party chief of Hainan, said last week that over the past two years, over 180 policies and measures have taken effect in Hainan to facilitate trade and investment. As one of the country's major opening-up measures in the new era, China aims to build the whole of Hainan Island into a globally influential and high-level FTP by the middle of the century. The wider opening-up push is delivering visible outcomes. The number of registered market entities in Hainan has increased from less than 310,000 in 2013 to more than 1.98 million, with the growth rate ranking first in the country for 28 consecutive months. According to a plan o

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Thais to bid final farewell to late King Bhumibol in Oct.

Less than two months away, skilled craftsmen at Thonburi Art School, on Sept. 4, 2017, check every detail of the structures prepared for the royal crematorium for the late King Bhumibol. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Lacquer-coated scooter to feature festival

KAINAN, Japan - Members of a youth association in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, renowned for its traditional lacquer ware, show off a lacquer-coated scooter Nov. 9, 2001, which they have taken two months to finish for display during the annual ''Kishu Lacquer Ware Festival'' beginning in the city Nov. 10. (Kishu is Wakayama's medieval name.) The special product, based on a secondhand Italian make, is not for sale. ''If you ask me, it could carry a price tag of no less than 1 million yen,'' Association chief Toshiyuki Nakamura said.

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Scandal-hit ex-minister Matsushima to retain seat

TOKYO, Japan - Former Justice Minister Midori Matsushima, a candidate of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the lower house election, celebrates in her electoral district in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on the night of Dec. 14, 2014, after securing victory in the election. Matsushima resigned from the Cabinet post in October less than two months after assuming it over allegations of violating the election law by distributing paper fans to constituents in the past, which could count as a donation banned under the law. (Kyodo)

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Obuchi to retain Diet seat

TAKASAKI, Japan - Scandal-hit former trade minister Yuko Obuchi, a candidate of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in the lower house election, smiles during an interview in her electoral district in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture after securing victory in the election on the night of Dec. 14, 2014. Obuchi, the daughter of the late Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, resigned from the Cabinet post in October less than two months after assuming it over dubious political funds reports. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Olympic organizing chief on spectator cap

Seiko Hashimoto, head of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 28, 2021. It will be difficult to decide on the number of spectators allowed at venues in the near future due to a prolonged struggle against the coronavirus, Hashimoto said less than two months before the opening ceremony of the Olympics. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics

Vehicles bearing the logos of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are lined up in the Japanese capital on May 25, 2021, less than two months before the opening ceremony of the Olympics. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics

Vehicles bearing the logos of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are lined up in the Japanese capital on May 25, 2021, less than two months before the opening ceremony of the Olympics. (Pool photo)

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in front of JR Nagoya Station in central Japan on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in front of JR Nagoya Station in central Japan on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in front of JR Nagoya Station in central Japan on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in front of JR Nagoya Station in central Japan on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Midosuji area on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Umeda area on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Midosuji area on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Umeda area on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Umeda area on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Umeda area on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Umeda area on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

A large screen in Tokyo's Shinjuku area shows the news of Japan's cumulative coronavirus cases exceeding 200,000 on Dec. 21, 2020. It took less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

An electric board in Osaka's Umeda area shows the news of Japan's cumulative coronavirus cases exceeding 200,000 on Dec. 21, 2020. It took less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Tokyo's Akihabara area on Dec. 21, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The cumulative number of coronavirus cases in Japan exceeded 200,000 the same day, taking less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Coronavirus cases top 200,000 in Japan

A large screen in Tokyo's Shinjuku area shows the news of Japan's cumulative coronavirus cases exceeding 200,000 on Dec. 21, 2020. It took less than two months for the country to log 100,000 new cases after reaching 100,000 infections on Oct. 29.

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Widow angry at court ruling on Green Cross chiefs

OSAKA, Japan - A woman whose husband died after receiving HIV-tainted blood products from Green Cross Corp. in the 1980s (back to camera in foreground) speaks to reporters in Osaka on Feb. 24 after the Osaka District Court sentenced three former presidents of the pharmaceutical firm to jail terms ranging from 16 months to two years. The woman said, ''The court's sentence is one year less than the prosecutors demanded. I believe Green Cross killed my husband. I feel like crying, 'Give me back my husband'.''