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(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States went to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221109) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at a polling station in San Francisco, California, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221109) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at a polling station in San Francisco, California, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221109) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at a polling station in San Francisco, California, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People line up to vote outside a polling station in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man exits a polling station after voting in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Campaign signs are seen around a street corner near a polling station in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- SAN ANTONIO (U.S.), Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People line up to vote outside a polling station in San Antonio, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Nick Wagner/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-PLANO-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- PLANO (U.S.), Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A young man who just voted shows his voting sticker in Plano, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-PLANO-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- PLANO (U.S.), Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Election signs are seen outside a polling station in Plano, Texas, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States cast their ballots in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters line up to register at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A voter fills in his ballot at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters line up to register at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters are seen at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People vote at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters line up to register at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman fills in her ballot at a polling station in New York, the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters are seen at a polling station in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters register at a polling station in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters are seen at a polling station in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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Concerned voters go to polls in divided U.S. midterm elections

STORY: Concerned voters go to polls in divided U.S. midterm elections DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN DING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DR. JOHN ZOGBY, Public opinion pollster STORYLINE: Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections amid heightened partisanship and divide. STANDUP (English): SUN DING, Xinhua correspondent "Concerned voters across the U.S. are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. All 435 U.S. House of Representatives seats are up for grabs, as are 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate. Plus, 36 out of 50 states and three U.S. territories are electing governors. Numerous other state and local elections are also being contested. The high-stakes elections come as the U.S. struggles with inflation and high gas prices, as well as worries ab

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- ARLINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots during the U.S. midterm elections at a polling station in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- ARLINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman fills in her ballot during the U.S. midterm elections at a polling station in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- ARLINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A voter prepares to cast his ballot during the U.S. midterm elections at a polling station in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- ARLINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A voter (L) prepares to cast his ballot during the U.S. midterm elections at a polling station in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- ARLINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters check in during the U.S. midterm elections at a polling station in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-MIDTERM ELECTIONS

(221108) -- ARLINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Voters fill in their ballots during the U.S. midterm elections at a polling station in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, Nov. 8, 2022. Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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A more unequal, divided, violent United States is seeing its democracy decay

STORY: A more unequal, divided, violent United States is seeing its democracy decay DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAROON SHARIF, Former Minister of State of Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review STORYLINE: In a recent measurement of how countries have progressed towards the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, the United States ranked 41, down from its 2021 ranking of 32. According to the report by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network in June, the U.S. has declined in indicators such as inequalities, labor rights protections and carbon emissions. Many reports have revealed the ills of today's America, where ordinary people have suffered from a system stuck in partisanship amid rising gun violence and an unprecedented pandemic. Experts say the increasingly unequal, split and vi