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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a local Yizu Dage team performing during a parade show on a square in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a local Yizu Dage team performing during a parade show on a square in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a local Yizu Dage team performing during a parade show on the ancient street of Nanzhao in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows a local Yizu Dage team attending a rehearsal in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

Members of a local Yizu Dage team attend a rehearsal in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 18, 2025. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

Members of a local Yizu Dage team attend a rehearsal in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 18, 2025. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

Members of a local Yizu Dage team attend a rehearsal in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 18, 2025. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

A young member of a local Yizu Dage team attends a rehearsal in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 18, 2025. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

A drone photo taken on July 18, 2025 shows members of a local Yizu Dage team attending a rehearsal in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

Members of a local Yizu Dage team wave to tourists during a parade show on the ancient street of Nanzhao in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 18, 2025. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yizu Dage Presentation in Yunnan - China

Young members of a local Yizu Dage team take a break during practices in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 18, 2025. Yizu Dage, a traditional folk art of the Yi ethnic group usually performed during festivals, weddings, funerals and other gathering occasions, has a history of about 10 centuries and was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Weishan is dubbed "cradle of Yizu Dage." Provincial and prefecture authorities of Yunnan have rolled out policies and dedicated funds in support of the development and popularization of Dage art. To date, Dage art is not only integral part of local people's daily life, but also a major tourist attraction. Photo by Peng Yikai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

TOKYO, Japan, June 20 Kyodo - Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions. (Kyodo)

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions.

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions.

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions.

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Tokio pop group member removed from TV show over past conduct

Nippon Television Network Corp. President Hiroyuki Fukuda holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2025, saying Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of Japanese all-male pop group Tokio, was removed from a popular program aired by the TV network due to past conduct that breached compliance rules on multiple occasions.

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Santa Marta Residence at the Vatican on March 2013. In a display of the modesty that seems to be marking his pontificate, Pope Francis has decided not to move to lavish papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace choosing instead to reside in more modest accomodations in the Vatican's Santa Marta hotel. He lives in Casa Santa Marta's suite 201, a room that has elegant furnishings and a large living room where he can receive guests.The guesthouse was built in 1996 on the site of an ancient hospice for the poor. The five-story building has 106 suites, 22 single rooms, and one apartment and sits on the edge of Vatican City. It is regularly inhabited by a few dozen priests and bishops who work in the Vatican. Half the rooms are available for cardinals and bishops visiting Rome for audiences or other official occasions. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis in the Casa Santa Marta, the guest house in the Vatican on April 7, 2014 where he has chosen to live.The guesthouse was built in 1996 on the site of an ancient hospice for the poor. The five-story building has 106 suites, 22 single rooms, and one apartment and sits on the edge of Vatican City. It is regularly inhabited by a few dozen priests and bishops who work in the Vatican. Half the rooms are available for cardinals and bishops visiting Rome for audiences or other official occasions. It was Pope John Paul II who called for the construction of a residence where cardinal electors?the cardinals who can cast votes in papal elections?could live during the papal election. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone Light Show in ChongQing - China

A drone light show is pictured in Nan'an District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 19, 2025. The 15-minute drone light show, which features iconic city landmarks of Chongqing, made its debut on Saturday, presenting a visual feast along with a city lighting display. The show will be held in a regular routine every Saturday in the city and also on holidays and some other important occasions. Photo by Huang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone Light Show in ChongQing - China

A drone light show is pictured in Nan'an District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 19, 2025. The 15-minute drone light show, which features iconic city landmarks of Chongqing, made its debut on Saturday, presenting a visual feast along with a city lighting display. The show will be held in a regular routine every Saturday in the city and also on holidays and some other important occasions. Photo by Huang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone Light Show in ChongQing - China

A drone light show is pictured in Nan'an District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 19, 2025. The 15-minute drone light show, which features iconic city landmarks of Chongqing, made its debut on Saturday, presenting a visual feast along with a city lighting display. The show will be held in a regular routine every Saturday in the city and also on holidays and some other important occasions. Photo by Huang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone Light Show in ChongQing - China

A drone light show is pictured in Nan'an District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 19, 2025. The 15-minute drone light show, which features iconic city landmarks of Chongqing, made its debut on Saturday, presenting a visual feast along with a city lighting display. The show will be held in a regular routine every Saturday in the city and also on holidays and some other important occasions. Photo by Huang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone Light Show in ChongQing - China

A drone light show is pictured in Nan'an District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 19, 2025. The 15-minute drone light show, which features iconic city landmarks of Chongqing, made its debut on Saturday, presenting a visual feast along with a city lighting display. The show will be held in a regular routine every Saturday in the city and also on holidays and some other important occasions. Photo by Huang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone Light Show in ChongQing - China

A drone light show is pictured in Nan'an District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 19, 2025. The 15-minute drone light show, which features iconic city landmarks of Chongqing, made its debut on Saturday, presenting a visual feast along with a city lighting display. The show will be held in a regular routine every Saturday in the city and also on holidays and some other important occasions. Photo by Huang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone Light Show in ChongQing - China

A drone light show is pictured in Nan'an District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 19, 2025. The 15-minute drone light show, which features iconic city landmarks of Chongqing, made its debut on Saturday, presenting a visual feast along with a city lighting display. The show will be held in a regular routine every Saturday in the city and also on holidays and some other important occasions. Photo by Huang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone Light Show in ChongQing - China

A drone light show is pictured in Nan'an District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 19, 2025. The 15-minute drone light show, which features iconic city landmarks of Chongqing, made its debut on Saturday, presenting a visual feast along with a city lighting display. The show will be held in a regular routine every Saturday in the city and also on holidays and some other important occasions. Photo by Huang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo file photo provided by the library of Jilin University shows the comparison of some ancient books before and after restoration. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books would regain their original appearances. In Zhang Qi's view, the restoration of ancient books is a skill

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hua, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, mends the pages of an ancient book at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books would regain their original appearan

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, observes the restoration of an ancient book at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books would regain their original

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, observes the damage of the pages of an ancient book ahead of restoration at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Lihua, director of the ancient books department of Jilin University Library, looks through the catalogues for ancient books at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books would regain thei

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hua, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, works on the restoration of an ancient book at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books would regain their original

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Lihua, director of the ancient books department of Jilin University Library, checks the preservation of ancient books at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books would regain their orig

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, sprays water on the restored pages of an ancient book for flattening at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books wou

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hua, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, observes the damage of the pages of an ancient book ahead of restoration at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old book

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, mends the pages of an ancient book at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books would regain their original appearanc

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CHINA-JILIN-JILIN UNIVERSITY-ANCIENT BOOK RESTORATION (CN)

(240420) -- CHANGCHUN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hua, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, prepares for the restoration of an ancient book at the library of Jilin University in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 19, 2024. Jilin University boasts a collection of nearly 400,000 ancient books in its library. According to Zhang Qi, a restorer of ancient books in the library of Jilin University, the school has been carrying out the restoration work of ancient books since the 1950s, which has never been interrupted for decades. Generations of ancient book restorers have brought countless broken old books "back to life" with their skillful hands and ingenuity. The restoration process of ancient books is meticulous and complicated. The time required to restore an ancient book can range from a few days to several months. In the process of repairing books, restorers will formulate different plans for different occasions, so that the old books would regain their orig

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Ghanaian minister eyes more Chinese investment for development

STORY: Ghanaian minister eyes more Chinese investment for development SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cape Coast Castle 2. various of China-built road projects 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JUSTINA MARIGOLD ASSAN, Central Regional Minister STORYLINE: A Ghanaian minister said Ghana's Central Region has always been ready to seek more Chinese investment to boost development and create jobs. Central Region is one of Ghana's four coastal regions, boasting fertile farming land and many historical scenic attractions. SOUNDBITE (English): JUSTINA MARIGOLD ASSAN, Central Regional Minister "The Chinese community in Accra or in Ghana has been very good friends to the Central Regional Coordinating Council, so I had the opportunity to visit China on two occasions, and we've been doing so many things together. The Central Region, I must be honest with you, is a very good place for you to invest in anything that you want to do, so

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Young Chinese gravitates to time-honored folk musical instrument making

STORY: Young Chinese gravitates to time-honored folk musical instrument making SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:40 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations with Lusheng performance 2. various of making Lusheng 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU XIAOPING, Lusheng maker in Leishan County, Guizhou Province 4. various of playing Lusheng 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU XIAOPING, Lusheng maker in Leishan County, Guizhou Province STORYLINE: Lusheng, a traditional Chinese folk musical instrument made of bamboo pipes, is often played by the ethnic Miao people in China when their festivals and important occasions fall. In 2006, the craft of Lusheng making was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in China. Nowadays, more young Chinese have been engaged in the Lusheng making to inherit the time-honored craftsmanship. Yu Xiaoping is a post-90s Lusheng maker in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Influenced by local villagers, Yu bega

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CIIE provides important market opportunity in the world: Italian jewelry maker

STORY: CIIE provides important market opportunity in the world: Italian jewelry maker SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China/Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARCO RUSSO, CEO of Russo Cammei STORYLINE: The China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be one of the most important occasions to make business in China, said the CEO of an Italian jewelry maker. SOUNDBITE (English): MARCO RUSSO, CEO of Russo Cammei "I am Marco Russo, CEO of Russo Cammei. My brother and I represent the fourth generation of our family to be involved in this family handcraft. My family since 1896 has specialized in the work of cameos. And today we are trying to mix the tradition of the art of cameo with the innovation of new models. We were there (CIIE) for the first time in 2019, and it was a great experience. In the case of the CIIE, you have the opportunity to meet directly the Chinese consumers

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Missing French Toddler Case - Le Haut Vernet

Haut-Vernet Village, one can see the chapel where Emile s family has sought solace on numerous occasions, France on August 8th, 2023, marks one month since the disappearance of Emile, two and a half year-old. The little boy vanished mysteriously in the village of Haut-Vernet. Despite significant efforts deployed to find him and dozens of hectares searched in the vicinity, the child remains untraceable. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Missing French Toddler Case - Le Haut Vernet

Haut-Vernet Village, one can see the chapel where Emile s family has sought solace on numerous occasions, France on August 8th, 2023, marks one month since the disappearance of Emile, two and a half year-old. The little boy vanished mysteriously in the village of Haut-Vernet. Despite significant efforts deployed to find him and dozens of hectares searched in the vicinity, the child remains untraceable. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Missing French Toddler Case - Le Haut Vernet

The church in Vernet where masses were held on several occasions for Emile, France on August 8th, 2023, marks one month since the disappearance of Emile, two and a half year-old. The little boy vanished mysteriously in the village of Haut-Vernet. Despite significant efforts deployed to find him and dozens of hectares searched in the vicinity, the child remains untraceable. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Missing French Toddler Case - Le Haut Vernet

The church in Vernet where masses were held on several occasions for Emile, France on August 8th, 2023, marks one month since the disappearance of Emile, two and a half year-old. The little boy vanished mysteriously in the village of Haut-Vernet. Despite significant efforts deployed to find him and dozens of hectares searched in the vicinity, the child remains untraceable. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Missing French Toddler Case - Le Haut Vernet

The church in Vernet where masses were held on several occasions for Emile, France on August 8th, 2023, marks one month since the disappearance of Emile, two and a half year-old. The little boy vanished mysteriously in the village of Haut-Vernet. Despite significant efforts deployed to find him and dozens of hectares searched in the vicinity, the child remains untraceable. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Missing French Toddler Case - Le Haut Vernet

In the early morning light of Haut-Vernet Village, one can see the chapel where Emile s family has sought solace on numerous occasions, France on August 8th, 2023, marks one month since the disappearance of Emile, two and a half year-old. The little boy vanished mysteriously in the village of Haut-Vernet. Despite significant efforts deployed to find him and dozens of hectares searched in the vicinity, the child remains untraceable. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cooperation with China benefits both countries and beyond: Bolivian president

STORY: Cooperation with China benefits both countries and beyond: Bolivian president DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Europa Building 2. various of the interview 3. SOUNDBITE (English): LUIS ARCE, Bolivian President 4. various of views in China STORYLINE: China has been an important partner for Bolivia, as bilateral cooperation benefits both countries and beyond, said Bolivian President Luis Arce. Arce made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of a summit between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The president said Bolivia and China enjoy friendly relations as the two sides support each other on a wide range of issues on many international multilateral occasions. SOUNDBITE (English): LUIS ARCE, Bolivian President "China is a very important partner for us, not only for the commercial and economic side, but also because we have a long story with China. We sh

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New Zealand musician creates music to reflect connection to China's Zhongshan

STORY: New Zealand musician in Zhongshan creates music reflecting Dragon Boat Festival DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Cantonese): ALAN, Drummer of the band 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DONALD KEPPLE, Musician from New Zealand "Summer has arrived, and in Zhongshan that means many interesting events and special occasions. Our band is called Tempest. My wife and I both come from a classical music background, but we also have a very explosive style of playing. I have a digital guzheng sound on my computer. That's connected to the keyboard and I can play it with all my sounds together. I play the actual acoustic instrument, with some effects layered on top. Zhongs

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Shenzhou-15 taikonauts complete 4th spacewalk, setting China record

STORY: Shenzhou-15 taikonauts complete 4th spacewalk, setting China record DATELINE: April 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 4th spacewalk STORYLINE: The Shenzhou-15 taikonauts on board the orbiting Chinese Tiangong space station have completed their fourth spacewalk, the China Manned Space Agency said on Sunday. Fei Junlong and Zhang Lu, together with Deng Qingming who worked inside the space station and the supporting team on the ground, collaborated to pull off all set tasks on Saturday. Fei and Zhang have since safely returned to the Wentian lab module. The trio have now performed extravehicular activities on four occasions since they were launched into space in November 2022, setting a domestic record for the most spacewalks by a single crew. During the latest extravehicular mission, they installed several items of equipment, including the extravehicular extended pump sets, the cross-module cables, and supporting devices for the extra

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Traditional fabric empowers women in Cameroon

STORY: Traditional fabric empowers women in Cameroon DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:16 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cameroon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ROSTANIE DJIFACK, Ndop retailer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): THERESE YOMMO, Ndop shop owner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): PHILIPPE GUY KAMMOGNE, Ndop tailor STORYLINE: Ndop is a traditional fabric from west Cameroon. It was once only for elites but now belongs to everyone. Clothes made from it are mostly worn on ceremonial occasions such as weddings and funerals. In February 2020, it was listed as a Cameroonian national heritage by the Ministry of Arts and Culture. Making Ndop clothing and accessories empowers local women who could earn a living through it. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ROSTANIE DJIFACK, Ndop retailer "There are many young people interested in it now. If I keep doing this, with the little money I can save, I can open such a shop in the future. Because with it and the art, you can make a living easily. You know how to