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Maintenance Performance On Aircraft - China

Staff members of the Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. under the HNA Technic perform maintenance on an aircraft at the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Nov. 21, 2025. The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base, which started operation in 2022, has performed maintenance service on more than 2,400 aircraft, completed full-body painting for over 280 aircraft, and repaired about 60,000 aircraft components as of the end of October this year. The maintenance base has drawn global clients like Qatar Airways, Royal Air Philippines and Iberia. Under the Hainan FTP's favorable regulations, aircraft entering the region for maintenance are exempt from paying security deposits, and parts imported for repair benefit from a bonded status. The policy support is expected to be amplified following the FTP's official launch of island-wide independent customs operations on Dec. 18. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.

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Maintenance Performance On Aircraft - China

Staff members of the Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. under the HNA Technic perform maintenance on an aircraft at the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Nov. 21, 2025. The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base, which started operation in 2022, has performed maintenance service on more than 2,400 aircraft, completed full-body painting for over 280 aircraft, and repaired about 60,000 aircraft components as of the end of October this year. The maintenance base has drawn global clients like Qatar Airways, Royal Air Philippines and Iberia. Under the Hainan FTP's favorable regulations, aircraft entering the region for maintenance are exempt from paying security deposits, and parts imported for repair benefit from a bonded status. The policy support is expected to be amplified following the FTP's official launch of island-wide independent customs operations on Dec. 18. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.

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Maintenance Performance On Aircraft - China

Staff members of the Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. under the HNA Technic perform maintenance on an aircraft at the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Nov. 21, 2025. The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base, which started operation in 2022, has performed maintenance service on more than 2,400 aircraft, completed full-body painting for over 280 aircraft, and repaired about 60,000 aircraft components as of the end of October this year. The maintenance base has drawn global clients like Qatar Airways, Royal Air Philippines and Iberia. Under the Hainan FTP's favorable regulations, aircraft entering the region for maintenance are exempt from paying security deposits, and parts imported for repair benefit from a bonded status. The policy support is expected to be amplified following the FTP's official launch of island-wide independent customs operations on Dec. 18. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.

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Maintenance Performance On Aircraft - China

A staff member of the Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. under the HNA Technic performs maintenance on an aircraft at the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Nov. 21, 2025. The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base, which started operation in 2022, has performed maintenance service on more than 2,400 aircraft, completed full-body painting for over 280 aircraft, and repaired about 60,000 aircraft components as of the end of October this year. The maintenance base has drawn global clients like Qatar Airways, Royal Air Philippines and Iberia. Under the Hainan FTP's favorable regulations, aircraft entering the region for maintenance are exempt from paying security deposits, and parts imported for repair benefit from a bonded status. The policy support is expected to be amplified following the FTP's official launch of island-wide independent customs operations on Dec. 18. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRES

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Maintenance Performance On Aircraft - China

Staff members of the Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co., Ltd. under the HNA Technic perform maintenance on an aircraft at the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, on Nov. 21, 2025. The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) One-Stop Aircraft Maintenance Base, which started operation in 2022, has performed maintenance service on more than 2,400 aircraft, completed full-body painting for over 280 aircraft, and repaired about 60,000 aircraft components as of the end of October this year. The maintenance base has drawn global clients like Qatar Airways, Royal Air Philippines and Iberia. Under the Hainan FTP's favorable regulations, aircraft entering the region for maintenance are exempt from paying security deposits, and parts imported for repair benefit from a bonded status. The policy support is expected to be amplified following the FTP's official launch of island-wide independent customs operations on Dec. 18. Photo by Zhang Liyun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by He Jinghua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Huangyan District of Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Pan Kanjun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Su Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Yuping Dong Autonomous County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Hu Panxue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The silhouette of a cormorant is pictured in front of a full moon in Qiqihar, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Wang Yonggang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Full Moon - China

The moon rises above Jiamusi City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, September 17, 2024. The Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on September 17 this year. As one of China's most important traditional holidays, it is a joyous time when families come together, appreciate the full moon and share moon cakes, a traditional pastry, to mark the harvest season. Photo by Chen Zhiguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Magnolia trees bloom in Zagreb

STORY: Magnolia trees bloom in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of King Tomislav Square in Zagreb 2. various of blooming trees 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTE PRPIC, Local citizen 4. various of visitors taking photos of a magnolia tree 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): JELENA RISTIC, Visitor 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): JELENA RISTIC, Visitor 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): GURPREET SINGH, Visitor STORYLINE: Spring arrives early this year in Zagreb, Croatia, and its renowned magnolia trees have burst into flower weeks ahead of their usual schedule. People flock to the park to see the trees in full bloom. These trees, nestled amidst the bustling streets in Zagreb's King Tomislav Square, are a symbol of renewal and vitality for residents and visitors alike. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTE PRPIC, Local citizen "This square is one of the most beautiful squares in Zagreb and especially these magnolias are the most beautiful in sp

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Europe struggles to fix migrant predicament

STORY: Europe struggles to fix migrant predicament SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20-25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: LAMPEDUSA, Italy CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the migrants 2. various of migrants' ships 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SERENA CORNIGLIA, Supervisor of migrant reception centers with the Italian Red Cross 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): GIUSEPPE PALMISANO, Bar owner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAMSUN YOSEEF, Migrant from Ethiopia 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DANNIEL WOLDE, Migrant 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): FRIEDRICH REICH, NGO Rescue ship member from Germany STORYLINE: Migration has returned as a hotly debated issue in the European Union (EU) while a fresh crisis is looming on the continent. Irregular crossings at the EU's external borders increased by 17 percent in the first 11 months of this year to over 355,300, surpassing full-year totals in any year since 2016. Most migrants chose the Central Mediterranean route, a risky one that has seen many migrant shipwrecks due t

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Egypt to establish 1-bln-euro tire factory in Suez Canal Economic Zone

STORY: Egypt to establish 1-bln-euro tire factory in Suez Canal Economic Zone DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony of the tire factory project (courtesy of Egyptian Cabinet) 2. various of the Suez Canal STORYLINE: Egypt will establish a tire factory with investments valued at one billion euros (1.07 billion U.S. dollars) in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) northeast of the capital, the Egyptian government said in a statement on Wednesday. The factory will cover 400,000 square meters in three phases, it said. The project aims to produce tires for private cars and heavy trucks with a production capacity of seven million per year at the time of full operation, it added. The move is part of the SCZone's strategy to localize several integrated service and industrial sectors, the statement said, adding that the new factory initially targets securing the needs of domestic markets and reducing importation. It will provide

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Italy hit by wildfires, heat and hail

STORY: Italy hit by wildfires, heat and hail DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of fires in Italy 2. various of firefighters working STORYLINE: The southern Italian island of Sicily was ravaged by fires Tuesday. Meanwhile, storms and hail have battered the northern part of Italy. The airport in the Sicilian capital of Palermo was closed to air traffic on Monday and early Tuesday, as smoke from a nearby blaze had limited visibility in the area. Officials said the airport reopened later on Tuesday, although the number of flights was severely reduced. Catania Airport, Sicily's other main air hub, was closed last week due to a fire in one of the terminals. As of Tuesday, it is also operating at a fraction of full capacity. In total, there were over 50 major wildfires across Sicily, with Italian news sites showing images of grasslands and hillsides on fire. The 2,500-year-old Greek-built Segesta Temple in northwest Sicily, one of the world's be

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UN chief calls for global action to reduce plastic pollution

STORY: UN chief calls for global action to reduce plastic pollution DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN Headquarters 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for concerted global action to reduce plastic pollution. The UN chief made the plea in a video message for an event at the UN headquarters in New York to mark World Environment Day, which falls on June 5 every year. This year's theme is "Solutions to Plastic Pollution." SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Every year, over 400 million tons of plastic is produced worldwide - one-third of which is used just once. Every day, the equivalent of over 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic is dumped into our oceans, rivers, and lakes. The consequences are catastrophic. Microplastics find their way into the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we b

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Light for Ukraine -candlelight memorial

From left, Helsinki Parish Union director Juha Rintamäki, Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Ukrainian Ambassador to Finland Olga Dibrova and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine -candlelight memorial

From left, Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen, Helsinki Parish Union director Juha Rintamäki, Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Ukrainian Ambassador to Finland Olga Dibrova and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö with memorial candles at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

People placing candles on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

People at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

People at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

People placing candles on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

From left, Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Thomas Blomqvist, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen, Helsinki Parish Union director Juha Rintamäki, Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Ukrainian Ambassador to Finland Olga Dibrova and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö with memorial candles at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

People placing candles on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

From left, Helsinki Parish Union director Juha Rintamäki, Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Ukrainian Ambassador to Finland Olga Dibrova and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö with memorial candles at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

People at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

People placing candles on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Planica 2023

Ukrainian flag at the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Planica on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

Prime Minister Sanna Marin (2nd left), Ukrainian Ambassador to Finland Olga Dibrova (middle), Finnish President Sauli Niinistö (2nd right) and Helsinki Mayor Juhana Vartiainen (right) placing candles on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Light for Ukraine memorial event

People at the Light for Ukraine candlelight memorial event for Ukraine war victims at the Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland on February 24, 2023. Russia started the full-scale attack to Ukraine one year ago, on 24th of Feb. 2022. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival returns in full force

STORY: Rio de Janeiro Carnival returns in full force DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes speaking 2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): EDUARDO PAES, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro City 3. various of the carnival STORYLINE: Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes handed the key of the city to King Momo on Friday, marking the official launch of Carnival 2023 in full force. The carnival is Brazil's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): EDUARDO PAES, Rio de Janeiro Mayor "We celebrate life because two carnivals were suspended due to the pandemic. We still remember that, two years ago, right after Carnival 2020, we implemented a home-quarantine measure. Everything stopped. And we did not know what was going to happen, or whether we will be abl

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Local charities in Syria work at total capacity to serve quake-impacted people

STORY: Local charities in Syria work at total capacity to serve quake-impacted people DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: ALEPPO, Syria CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of volunteers preparing meals 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ISSAM HABBAL, Head of the Saed Initiative 3. various of volunteers preparing meals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): EYAD ABAZID, Board member of the al-Bir and al-Ihsan charity 5. various of volunteers putting the meals onto a small truck STORYLINE: During the past painful week after the massive earthquake that hit the already war-torn country of Syria, local charities have been working at full capacity to help the people who are suffering from the deadly tremor. The Saed Initiative is one of them. Working in Syria for years, it aims at helping people who have been impacted by the 11-year war. Following the earthquake, it decided to create a charity kitchen that would give free meals the entire year. Now it distributes between 2,500 and 4,000 meals per day in Aleppo. I

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7,000 runners compete in Dead Sea Marathon

STORY: 7,000 runners compete in Dead Sea Marathon DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): NICK KOLYOHIN, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NIR WANGER, Mayor of Tamar Regional Council 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OPHIR KINDLER, Manager of Dead Sea Marathon STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): NICK KOLYOHIN, Xinhua reporter "Here behind me is the lowest point on (the land on) the Earth, minus 430 meters. And here is happening for the fourth time a marathon of the Dead Sea. About 7,000 participants from around the world will run this marathon from five kilometers to the full marathon and even one competition will be for 50 kilometers. And the track of this marathon is really unique, just for two days every year, this track is open for people that are participants of this marathon, but usually people can't get access to that, and the track is going in the middle of the Dead Sea. From the one side you have the Jordanian border and from the other

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Construction of Chinese-built rail project in full swing in Bangladesh

STORY: Construction of Chinese-built rail project in full swing in Bangladesh DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of construction of the project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD KAWSAR, Laborer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): RAFIQUL ISLAM, Foreman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): NOOR HUSSAIN MONE, Project official 5. various of construction of the project STORYLINE: More than 11,000 Chinese and Bangladeshi workers of the China Railway Group Limited (CREC) have been working flat out for the timely completion of the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project, one of the most significant projects in Bangladesh. The 170-km-long project will pass through Bangladesh's largest Padma Bridge. The bridge, which opened to traffic in June last year, was also built by a Chinese enterprise. The 684th span concrete simple-supported box girder and all viaduct segment box girders of the project were completed on Jan. 25, marking a major milestone of the construction progress. SOUNDBITE 1

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New York City rings in 2023 with ball drop in Times Square

STORY: New York City rings in 2023 with ball drop in Times Square DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:39 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the ball drop 3. various of people at Times Square STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent "Right now I'm at Times Square, New York City, where the more than 110-year-old tradition of crystal ball drop will happen exactly at midnight, ringing in the New Year 2023. This year, the longstanding celebration has returned to full capacity after two years of scaled-back festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That is to say, there's absolutely no limits on how many people can crowd the Crossroads of the World for one of the globe's most iconic parties. As you can see, behind me there are tons of people, waiting to say goodbye to 2022, and hello to 2023. Going back two years, New York City rang in 2021 with just a handful of frontline workers allowed in Times Square. The end-

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Private-sector managed public library in Saga Pref.

SAGA, Japan - Visitors relax at Takeo City Library in Takeo, Saga Prefecture, on April 1, 2014, one year after the public library was reopened under the management of a private-sector entity. The total number of visitors to the library in fiscal 2013 ended March 31 reached 920,000, 3.6 times higher than the last fiscal year the library was open for a full 12 months under city management.

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Japanese ballet dancers finish 5th, 7th at Prix de Lausanne

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Shizuru Kato (front, R) and Yuko Horisawa (L) of Japan pose on stage at the 39th Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition in Lausanne, Switzerland on Feb. 6, 2011. Kato, 16, placed fifth while Horisawa, 16, finished seventh at the competition, qualifying for one-year full scholarships to world renowned ballet schools and some financial aid.

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1,000-year-old cherry in full bloom in Fukushima Pref.

MIHARU, Japan - A cherry tree, believed to be over 1,000 years old, comes into full bloom in Miharu, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 21, 2010. The 13.5-meter-high cherry tree, known as one of the three most beautiful cherry trees in Japan, attracts numerous visitors every year.

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Tokyo 15-year-old comes 3rd at Prix de Lausanne

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Mariko Sasaki of Japan poses for a photo after coming third at the Prix de Lausanne, in Lausanne, Switzerland on Jan. 31, 2010. The 15-year-old from Tokyo and six other top competitors will receive one-year full scholarships to ballet schools around the world and some financial aid.

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Takahashi to run in Tokyo race in Nov.

NARITA, Japan - Sydney Olympic gold medalist Naoko Takahashi speaks with reporters prior to departure from Narita airport for the United States for training. Takahashi said she plans to run in the Tokyo International Women's Marathon for her next full-marathon appearance, one year after making an impressive comeback in the Tokyo meet.

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Hasuike begins job at welfare facility

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - Yukiko Hasuike (R), one of five Japanese abductees repatriated from North Korea last year, starts her job at a Kashiwazaki city government welfare facility in Niigata Prefecture on Feb. 18. She will work part-time before becoming a full-time employee in April (Pool photo)

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Curry poisoning still haunts residents 1 year later

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Sunday, July 25, marks the passing of one full year since four people died after eating poisoned curry in the western Japanese city of Wakayama. The photo shows Mitsuo Hamai (L), head of a group of those affected by the poisoning, praying for the victims in the garage where the arsenic-laced curry was cooked.

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Mumbai prepares to celebrate Festival of Lights

STORY: Mumbai prepares to celebrate Festival of Lights DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. Kandill Galli, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India STORYLINE: As the Indian state of Maharashtra prepares to celebrate Diwali, one of India's biggest religious festivals, Mumbai residents are flocking to buy handmade lanterns and lights. Diwali, or Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This year, the festival falls on Oct. 24. In Mumbai City, where many generations of people have flourished through the trade of paper lanterns, the neighborhoods can be seen full of colorful papers from a few weeks before the Diwali festival. Diwali is celebrated quite differently across India. One thing that remains in common is that every village, town and city is lit up with thousands of lamps. Preparations for Diwali usually begin weeks in advance, and it mostly involves cleaning of the house and buying decorative items. X

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Construction of mega project in China's Greater Bay Area in full swing

STORY: Construction of mega project in China's Greater Bay Area in full swing DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan linkSOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAN CHUANBIN, Vice director, Management center of Shenzhen-Zhongshan link projectvarious of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link STORYLINE: The construction of the Lingdingyang Bridge, one of the key projects of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link in south China, is in full swing. The bridge has a main span of 1,666 meters and a main tower height of 270 meters, which is equivalent to a 90-floor building. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is a super sea-crossing project integrating bridges, islands, tunnels, and underwater channels. The total length of the link is about 24 kilometers. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAN CHUANBIN, Vice director, Management center of Shenzhen-Zhongshan link project "Shenzhen-Zhongshan link is a major project during the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) period, with a total invest

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All power units constructed at major hydropower station in China's Yunnan

STORY: All power units constructed at major hydropower station in China's Yunnan DATELINE: May 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG BOFEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Baihetan hydropower station 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KANG YONGLIN, Baihetan Engineering and Construction Dept., China Three Gorges Corporation 4. various of the Baihetan hydropower station STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG BOFEI, Xinhua correspondent "Behind me is the Baihetan hydropower station. Its last generating unit has been fully installed, meaning it's only one step away from the full operation." The No.9 power-generating unit has been constructed. All units are due to be operational by the end of the year. Baihetan will then be the world's second-largest hydropower station in terms of total installed capacity. The Baihetan hydropower station is equipped with 16 hydro-generating units, each with a capacity of 1 million kilowatts, the larg

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GLOBALink | Iraqi scholar honored with "model worker medal" in Jiangsu, China

STORY: Iraqi scholar honored with "model worker medal" in Jiangsu, China DATELINE: May 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:33 LOCATION: SUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of Jiangsu and Ahmed N. Abdalla workingSOUNDBITE (English): AHMED N. ABDALLA, Professor from Huaiyin Institute of Technology in Jiangsu STORYLINE: China's Jiangsu Province has awarded "model worker medals" to expats ahead of the International Labor Day, which falls on May 1. Fifty-year-old Ahmed N. Abdalla is one of the dozens of foreigners honored with the provincial award. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED N. ABDALLA, Professor from Huaiyin Institute of Technology in Jiangsu "My Chinese name is A'maide. I'm from Iraq. Before I came to China, I was impressed by Chinese story of Hua Mulan and 'Journey to the West,' which is full of imagination. In 2004, I was lucky to be awarded PhD study in China. I also found my Chinese wife." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHMED N. ABDALLA, Professor from Huaiyin Institute of Technology in Jiangsu "IP address, y

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Xinjiang farmers more enthusiastic about cotton farming

STORY: Xinjiang farmers more enthusiastic about cotton farming DATELINE: April 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the plantation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JUMAY HASAN, Cotton farmer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ABDUGANI ABDUKEYUM, Cotton farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUO XIHAI, China National Cotton Group Corporation STORYLINE: Cotton sowing is in full swing in northwest China's Xinjiang. Despite U.S. sanctions on Xinjiang cotton, more Xinjiang cotton farmers have confidence in their careers. Jumay Hasan is one of them. For him, planting cotton has become a good source of income. He plants 130 mu (8.7 hectares) of cotton in Shaya County this year, 10 mu more than last year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JUMAY HASAN, Cotton farmer "Last year, each mu of cotton field in our cooperative harvested 410 kilograms of cotton. We could get more than 2,000 yuan (about 314 U.S. dollars) of dividends per mu." Meanwhile, new technologies also help far

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Spring equinox signals start of one of the year's busiest farming periods in China

Chunfen, or spring equinox, is an important date for Chinese farmers. This year, Chunfen falls on March 20. It's one of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar that reflect changes in the seasons. Around the time of the spring equinox, a major season for farming in China, farming activities are in full swing across the country, from the north to the south.

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Exploring "super mirror" power plant in China's Gobi desert

STORY: Exploring "super mirror" power plant in China's Gobi desert DATELINE: March 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 STANDUP (English): CHENG NAN, Xinhua correspondent 2 various of the power plant 3 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU FUGUO, Head of the power plant STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHENG NAN, Xinhua correspondent "Here is one of China's largest molten-salt solar thermal power plant. Every day, from sunrise to sunset, over 12,000 super mirrors will follow the sun and concentrate the sunbeam onto the 260-meter-high molten-salt tower to generate electricity." The 100MW power plant in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province works by using 12,000 mirrors that concentrate the sunlight onto a receiver at the top of a solar tower. It is designed to generate 390 million kWh of power annually, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 350,000 metric tons per year. When operating at full capacity, it can generate 100,000 kWh of electricity per hour, enabling one

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Natalia Diamante Bryant arrives at the Baby2Baby 10-Year Gala 2021 held at the Pacific Design Center on November 13, 2021 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/NurPhoto) (Credit:Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)