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Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city

STORY: Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dancer from China's Taiwan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan STORYLINE: Born in China's Taiwan in 2000, Lin Chun-hsuan is now a classical Chinese dance teacher in Xiamen, Fujian Province. With 15 years of experience in classical Chinese dance, she is pursuing her dream in the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan "The most attractive part of classical Chinese dance is that it has a unique posture and charm, and it integrates the artistic essence of Chinese culture. The costumes worn in Chinese dance not only add beauty but also aid in expressing the emotions and narratives within the performance. With graceful and fluid movements, each step aims for perfection in beauty. That's why I find Chinese dance incredibly charming. Chinese

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Takahashi takes lead at Four Continents

GOYANG, South Korea - Daisuke Takahashi grabbed the lead after the men's short program, putting himself in pole position at the Four Continents figure skating meet in Goyang on Feb. 13. Takahashi, who came second at last season's world championships, landed all of his jumps with near perfection, featuring a triple combination, a triple axel and a triple lutz to score 88.57 points -- the second highest score in the history of the sport.

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Kotooshu keeps winning streak alive at Autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu dispatches Tamanoshima to maintain the sole lead with a spotless record at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20. Kotooshu used his 204-centimeter frame to perfection, wrapping his long arms around his opponent's belt before dumping him over the edge with a trademark overarm throw to improve to a perfect 10-0.

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(1)Japanese team returns home after 2-0 victory over Poland

NARITA, Japan - Shimizu S-Pulse midfielder Daisuke Ichikawa arrives at Narita airport March 29 after playing in an international friendly match in Lodz on March 27. Ichikawa, who supplied Naohiro Takahara for a goal after assisting Hidetoshi Nakata's 10th-minute strike, said his cross had worked to perfection.

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Model female worker's pursuit of perfection

STORY: Model female worker's pursuit of perfection DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of Lyu Shuangshuang at work 2 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LYU SHUANGSHUANG, Staff of Tianjin Changlu Hangu Salt Farm Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Lyu Shuangshuang, 36, is a skilled worker at a salt farm in north China's Tianjin municipality. Majored in industrial analysis and inspection during her study at a vocational college, she started the career as a quality supervisor at Changlu Hangu Salt Farm after graduation. Sampling, testing, spending days with bottles and cans and test instruments, Lyu enjoyed her work. The dedication to work and growing professional skills have made her become a model of talent worker in the plant. She also won several honors, such as "Tianjin Technical Expert." SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LYU SHUANGSHUANG, Staff of Tianjin Changlu Hangu Salt Farm Co., Ltd. "We must try our best on work, and then seize the opportunity. Only in this way we can

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Kotooshu keeps winning streak alive at Autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu dispatches Tamanoshima to maintain the sole lead with a spotless record at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20. Kotooshu used his 204-centimeter frame to perfection, wrapping his long arms around his opponent's belt before dumping him over the edge with a trademark overarm throw to improve to a perfect 10-0. (Kyodo)

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Takahashi takes lead at Four Continents

GOYANG, South Korea - Daisuke Takahashi grabbed the lead after the men's short program, putting himself in pole position at the Four Continents figure skating meet in Goyang on Feb. 13. Takahashi, who came second at last season's world championships, landed all of his jumps with near perfection, featuring a triple combination, a triple axel and a triple lutz to score 88.57 points -- the second highest score in the history of the sport. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho eyes perfection at New Year sumo tournament

Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) forces his compatriot yokozuna Harumafuji out of the ring on the 14th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 24, 2015. Hakuho, who became the sole owner of the all-time record by claiming his 33rd Emperor's Cup the previous day, remains unbeaten. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho eyes perfection at New Year sumo tournament

Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (R) forces his compatriot yokozuna Harumafuji out of the ring on the 14th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 24, 2015. Hakuho, who became the sole owner of the all-time record by claiming his 33rd Emperor's Cup the previous day, remains unbeaten. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho eyes perfection at New Year sumo tournament

Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho of Mongolia (L) forces his compatriot yokozuna Harumafuji out of the ring on the 14th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 24, 2015. Hakuho, who became the sole owner of the all-time record by claiming his 33rd Emperor's Cup the previous day, remains unbeaten. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Japanese team returns home after 2-0 victory over Poland

NARITA, Japan - Shimizu S-Pulse midfielder Daisuke Ichikawa arrives at Narita airport March 29 after playing in an international friendly match in Lodz on March 27. Ichikawa, who supplied Naohiro Takahara for a goal after assisting Hidetoshi Nakata's 10th-minute strike, said his cross had worked to perfection.

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix Frantisek Bauer presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix Frantisek Bauer presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix Frantisek Bauer presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix Frantisek Bauer presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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Half mask Respira Compact, Filter Respira Perfection P3, Company Nanologix

Company Nanologix produces protective mask together with a suitable filter or breathing apparatus protects userｴs face, eyes and breathing organs against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents in form of gases, vapours and solid or liquid aerosols. CEO of Nanologix presents products in Cesky Jiretin, Czech Republic, March 11, 2020. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Hajek)

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"Weak" robots

Photo taken May 18, 2018, shows a robot handing a chocolate to a student in a clumsy manner in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. The Toyohashi University of Technology has developed what its research team calls "weak robots," which have been made vulnerable-looking to encourage humans to want to care for them. Weak robots place an emphasis on human-to-human communication and social interaction instead of pursuing functional perfection. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo