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"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Laos

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency contest held in Laos SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: LUANG PRABANG, Laos CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Student 3. various of the event STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Lao university students concluded its final in northern Laos' Luang Prabang province on Saturday. The competition, themed "We are one family," comprised three sections -- a speech, a knowledge quiz and a talent show. A total of 18 contestants from universities across Laos showed their knowledge of the Chinese language and culture while performing Chinese art shows. After fierce competition, a 23-year-old student from Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang province won the first prize and will travel to China as the representative of Laos to participate in the global finals. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): First prize winner "I am very happy. I did not expect that I would w

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UK university students share passion for Chinese culture in competition

STORY: UK university students share passion for Chinese culture in competition SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: Eight university students from across the United Kingdom (UK) showcased their language skills and shared their passion for Chinese culture in a Chinese competition held in London on Thursday. During the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition UK Regional Final for university students, each contestant tackled tasks including speech, quiz race, and talent show. "Looking back at my journey of learning Chinese, I feel very fortunate since it has enabled me to make many new friends and appreciate the depth and breadth of Chinese culture," said Chidimma Daisy Anyakora, the champion of the competition, who has been learning Chinese only since 2019. The contestant -- a freshman from the University of Manchester, along with three other winning contestants, has ear

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Egyptian teen students excel in Chinese language contest

STORY: Egyptian teen students excel in Chinese language contest SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): NORA AHMED, First-place winner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RODAINA BASSEM, Third-place winner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): REHAB MAHMOUD, Director of the Confucius Institute of Cairo University and top judge of the competition 5. various of students taking group photos STORYLINE: At the theater of Confucius Institute for Chinese learning at Cairo University, students representing 13 Egyptian schools nationwide presented a fascinating performance during the "Chinese Bridge" contest in Chinese language proficiency. At the Chinese-speaking competition on Saturday, every participant began with a themed speech, followed by a quiz, and concluded by showcasing their talents, such as reciting a poem, singing a song, and doing a voiceover, all in Chinese. Nora Ahmed, who came from the Egyptia

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs drumming during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs painting during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs drumming during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant plays guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant gives a speech during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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VIETNAM-HANOI-CHINESE LANGUAGE SKILLS CONTEST-HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(240526) -- HANOI, May 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs painting during the final round of the northern and central section of the 17th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 26, 2024. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. (Xinhua/Hu Jiali)

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Chinese proficiency competition Tunisia division finals held

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition Tunisia division finals held SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:45 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Bridge Competition Finals in Tunisia 2. various of award presentation STORYLINE: The Tunisian finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were held in Tunis on Tuesday with a total of 11 contestants participating in the competition. The competition was divided into a keynote speech, a Chinese language quiz, and a talent show. The contestants showed their love of Chinese culture and language through martial arts, dancing, and singing. In the end, Chaima Daghar from the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis won the championship. She will represent Tunisia in the finals in China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

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Chinese language contest held in Czech Republic

STORY: Chinese language contest held in Czech Republic SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of competition for primary school students 2. various of competition for secondary school students 3. various of performance by students of Chinese International School of Prague STORYLINE: Czech national qualifications for the 17th "Chinese Bridge" -- Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign secondary school students -- were held here on Friday. Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the Czech Republic, the competition consists of three parts: themed speech, talent show, and knowledge quiz. Contestants shared their experiences of learning Chinese and their stories about China, demonstrating their passion for the Chinese language and culture through the contest. Alex Ruzicka from the American Academy in Prague won the competition and will represent the Czech Republic in the "Chinese Bridge" global finals. Meanwhile, a Chinese

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Language proficiency contest encourages Cambodians to learn Chinese

STORY: Language proficiency contest encourages Cambodians to learn Chinese SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KOL SOVATHANAK, Winner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KOL SOVATHANAK, Winner 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): KOEM KEAMHEANG, Second place in the competition STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia on Saturday organized the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Cambodian university students. A total of 10 Cambodian finalists, shortlisted out of dozens of candidates from various universities and institutes in the Southeast Asian country, contested in the final round held at the Royal Academy of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. Among the tests set for the participants were a quiz, delivering keynote speeches, and a talent show with each participant presenting performances related to Chinese culture including songs, music, dancing,

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UN Chinese Language Day celebrated in Tunisia

STORY: UN Chinese Language Day celebrated in Tunisia SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian students participating in a quiz challenge on Chinese culture 2. various of Tunisian students experiencing calligraphy, inscription rubbing and tie-dye 3. various of participants taking a group photo STORYLINE: Tunisia on Wednesday celebrated this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20, by holding a cultural event in its capital city. The celebration was held in the Confucius Institute at Carthage University, where participants queued up to experience Chinese calligraphy, inscription rubbing and tie-dye, or take a quiz on Chinese culture. The event attracted Chinese culture enthusiasts, interested locals, and students studying the Chinese language at Carthage University. This provided a chance for Tunisians to gain a deeper understanding of the Asian country. Duan Shuk, a Tunis

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-CHINESE LANGUAGE COMPETITION

(240411) -- VLADIVOSTOK, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A primary school student participates in a knowledge quiz during the 2024 "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for primary and secondary school students in Vladivostok, Russia, April 9, 2024. The competition was held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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Awkwafina On Promotion Tour - NYC

Awkwafina promotes 'Quiz Lady' on the 'Today' show on November 17, 2023 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Awkwafina On Promotion Tour - NYC

Awkwafina promotes 'Quiz Lady' on the 'Today' show on November 17, 2023 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Awkwafina On Promotion Tour - NYC

Awkwafina promotes 'Quiz Lady' on the 'Today' show on November 17, 2023 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concludes in Israel

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition concludes in Israel DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: HAIFA, Israel CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAHEL DAVIDIAN, Runner-up from University of Haifa 3. various of Liu Song, minister-counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Israel, delivering a speech 4. various of Liu Song presenting awards to the champion STORYLINE: The 22nd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Israeli university students concluded on Thursday in the country's northern city of Haifa. Seven students from five Israeli universities took part in the contest, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Israel and the University of Haifa, which featured Chinese speech, Chinese knowledge quiz and talent show. In addition to delivering speech themed "One World, One Family," the contestants expressed their enthusiasm for Chinese culture by showcasing their talents in poetry recitati

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"Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Cyprus

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Cyprus DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of competition STORYLINE: The final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Cypriot college students concluded on Tuesday at the University of Cyprus, in the capital Nicosia. The competition was divided into three parts: speech, knowledge quiz and Chinese talent show. After fierce competition, Diana Ivanova, a student at the University of Cyprus, secured first place in the contest. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nicosia. (XHTV)

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"Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Cameroon

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Cameroon DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of competition STORYLINE: The final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Cameroonian college students concluded on Monday at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II, in the capital Yaounde. The competition was divided into three parts: speech, knowledge quiz and Chinese talent show. After fierce competition, Li Long, a student at the University of Maroua, secured first place in the contest and will represent Cameroonian university students to compete in the annual international Chinese language contest. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yaounde. (XHTV)

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Chinese language skills contest for high school students held in Hanoi

STORY: Chinese language skills contest for high school students held in Hanoi DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Hanoi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting hall of Hanoi University 2. various of the opening ceremony 3. various of Vietnamese high school students taking part in the competition STORYLINE: The final round of the northern and central section of the 16th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign High School Students concluded here on Sunday. The event was held by Hanoi University and co-organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education and the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam. The final round was divided into four parts, including a themed speech, a Chinese knowledge quiz, an impromptu speech and a talent show, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University. Le Nguyet Quynh from Foreign Language Specialised School, Vietnam National University won in the final round, with 16 students from ei

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Chinese language proficiency contest for college students held in Hanoi

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contest for college students held in Hanoi DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Hanoi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of vice president of Hanoi University Nguyen Thi Cuc Phuong delivering a speech 3. various of cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam Peng Shituan delivering a speech 4. various of the competition STORYLINE: The final round of the northern and central section of the 22nd Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students concluded in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi on Saturday. The competitions of the section were held by Hanoi University and co-organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education and the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam. The final round was divided into four parts, including Chinese knowledge quiz, themed speech, talent show and impromptu speech, held offline at the meeting hall of Hanoi University.

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BULGARIA-SOFIA-CHINESE LANGUAGE-COMPETITION

(230514) -- SOFIA, May 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant competes in a Bulgarian national qualification of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" in Sofia, Bulgaria, May 13, 2023. Bulgarian national qualifications of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge," the world's major Chinese proficiency competition for foreign university students, were held here on Saturday. Nine competitors from three universities delivered speeches, played quiz games related to Chinese language and culture, and showed artistic talents such as singing and dancing. (Xinhua/Lin Hao)

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BULGARIA-SOFIA-CHINESE LANGUAGE-COMPETITION

(230514) -- SOFIA, May 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant competes in a Bulgarian national qualification of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" in Sofia, Bulgaria, May 13, 2023. Bulgarian national qualifications of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge," the world's major Chinese proficiency competition for foreign university students, were held here on Saturday. Nine competitors from three universities delivered speeches, played quiz games related to Chinese language and culture, and showed artistic talents such as singing and dancing. (Xinhua/Lin Hao)

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Chinese proficiency contest for college students held in Cambodia

STORY: Chinese proficiency contest for college students held in Cambodia DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:51 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition in Phnom Penh 2. various of Chang Jian, minister counselor at the Chinese embassy in Cambodia 3. various of Cambodian director of the Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia 4. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia on Sunday organized the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Cambodian college students. A total of 10 Cambodian finalists, shortlisted out of 52 candidates from various universities and institutes in the Southeast Asian country, were contested in the final stage held at the Royal Academy of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. Among the challenges set for the participants were a quiz, delivering keynote speeches, and a talent show with each participant presenting performances relat

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Chinese character writing competition held in Malta

STORY: Chinese character writing competition held in Malta DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of competition and experiencing calligraphy STORYLINE: Malta celebrated United Nations Chinese Language Day by hosting its first-ever Chinese character writing competition for secondary schools on Saturday. Organized jointly by the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, and the Confucius Institute at the University of Malta, the competition saw the participation of 16 students representing five secondary schools. The students were tasked with transcribing two Chinese poems describing the beauty of spring within a time limit of 25 minutes. Isabel Montan Rivier, 13, won the first prize. Following the competition, the students also had the opportunity to learn Chinese calligraphy with a brush and participate in a quiz covering various aspects of Chinese history, culture, and geography. Xinhua News Agency correspondents report

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14-yr-old student wins Chinese proficiency competition in Ireland

STORY: 14-yr-old student wins Chinese proficiency competition in Ireland DATELINE: April 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: CORK, Ireland CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese proficiency competition in Ireland STORYLINE: The 16th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students (CPCFSSS) in Ireland was held in Cork on Saturday, drawing dozens of contestants from all over the country. Logan Bowdler Lennon, a 14-year-old student from Ireland's southern city of Waterford, won the first prize of the competition by beating all the other 25 competitors. She will represent Ireland to participate in the grand final of the 16th CPCFSSS, an annual event that will be held in China later this year. Saturday's competition consisted of three parts, namely a quiz to test contestants' knowledge about China, particularly about its language and culture, a speech competition to check their Chinese language ability and a talent show to demonstrate their Chinese artist

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli (L) discusses work arrangement with his colleague in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 4, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli (front) plays a spring themed ancient poetry citing game with passengers during a flight from Dalian of northeast China's Liaoning Province to Guangzhou of south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 4, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli (2nd L) plays an ancient poetry citing game with his children at home in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 3, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli leaves for the airport in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 4, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli patrols around the airplane before takeoff in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 4, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli is seen in the cockpit in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 4, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli writes Chinese calligraphy at home in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 3, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows Ma Baoli (1st R) posing for a group picture at the recording of the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli reads books at home in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 3, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli (2nd L) plays a spring themed ancient poetry citing game with passengers during a flight from Dalian of northeast China's Liaoning Province to Guangzhou of south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 4, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli is seen in the cockpit in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 4, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-POETIC CAPTAIN (CN)

(230210) -- DALIAN, Feb. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ma Baoli plays a spring themed ancient poetry citing game with passengers during a flight from Dalian of northeast China's Liaoning Province to Guangzhou of south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 4, 2023. Captain Ma Baoli, 35, has a great passion for Chinese classical poems. From 2018 onwards, Ma has been participating in the Chinese Classical Poetry Quiz Show every year, and won the championship this year. Ma's love for Chinese classical poems was nurtured by his father since childhood. As a graduate of Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ma joined the Dalian branch of China Southern Airlines and was promoted to captain in 2016. Ma's passion for poems adds a lot of poetic charm to his work. Traveling through the sky, he recites poems to greet passengers, thus he is known as "poetic captain" by Chinese netizens. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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New Jersey Devils celebrates Chinese New Year in NHL match

STORY: New Jersey Devils celebrates Chinese New Year in NHL match DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arena lit in red color with Chinese characters and the image of rabbit 2. various of the game 3. various of the scoreboard illuminated with Chinese Lunar New Year greetings 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLIE SKILTON, Ice hockey fan 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAYCIE, Ice hockey fan 6. various of the quiz session about the basics of the Chinese Lunar New Year 7. various of the game STORYLINE: U.S. professional ice hockey team New Jersey Devils celebrated Chinese Lunar New Year on Sunday afternoon while hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins in a match of the National Hockey League (NHL). The scoreboard was illuminated with Lunar New Year greetings both in Chinese and in English from time to time during the game. A team of dragon and lion dancers performed on ice during the intermissions of the game, which drew the attention of many s

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CHINA-FUXING BULLET TRAIN-XIAONIAN FESTIVAL (CN)

(230114) -- HOHHOT, Jan. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A passenger plays a quiz game on the Fuxing bullet train G2457, which travels from Beijing to Hohhot, on Jan. 14, 2023. The traditional Chinese Xiaonian festival, marking the start of the countdown to Chinese Lunar New Year, falls on Saturday in north China. Stewards and members of the Ulan Muqir troupe presented gifts to passengers and performed on the train to mark the Xiaonian festival. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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Comic lovers sit for exam on monster knowledge

YONAGO, Japan - Characters from the popular comic series "GeGeGe no Kitaro" cheer on participants in a quiz on the ghostly monsters drawn by Shigeru Mizuki on Oct. 26, 2014, in the author's hometown of Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan.

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Kumamon joins kindergartners in crime-prevention blitz

OSAKA, Japan - Popular mascot Kumamon (back R) created by the Kumamoto prefectural government takes part in a quiz show with kindergartners in a crime-prevention campaign held on April 21, 2014, by the Sonezaki Police Station in Osaka, western Japan.

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(3)Police quiz 12-yr-old in murder of Nagasaki boy

NAGASAKI, Japan - An aerial photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site (2 indicated by an arrow) where the naked and bloodied body of Shun Tanemoto was found on July 2. Police on July 9 questioned a 12-year-old junior high school student in connection with the abduction and murder of the 4-year-old boy.

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(2)Police quiz 12-yr-old in murder of Nagasaki boy

NAGASAKI, Japan - Flowers are placed at the site where the naked and bloodied body of Shun Tanemoto was found on July 2. Police on July 9 questioned a 12-year-old junior high school student in connection with the abduction and murder of the 4-year-old boy.

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Senegal holds "Chinese Bridge" language contest for college students

STORY: Senegal holds "Chinese Bridge" language contest for college students DATELINE: June 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of 21st Chinese Bridge - Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students 2. various of Chinese Ambassador to Senegal Xiao Han speaking after the match 3. various of Ahmadou Aly MBAYE, rector of UCAD, speaking after the match 4. various of Mouhamed Diallo, the first place of the competition, speaking after the match 5. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 21st "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Senegalese college students was held at the Confucius Institute at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) on Wednesday. Ten students participated in the contest organized by the Chinese Embassy in Senegal and the Confucius Institute at UCAD. Under the theme of "One World One Family," the final consisted of three parts: keynote speech, knowledge quiz and talent show. SOUNDBITE (French): MOUHAMED

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CHILE-SANTIAGO-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(220611) -- SANTIAGO, June 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Sofia Fuentes, the first place winner, participates in the 21st "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Chilean College Students at the Santo Tomas University in Vina del Mar, Chile, June 9, 2022. The competition was held at the Santo Tomas University on Thursday. Under the theme of "One World One Family," the final consisted of three parts: keynote speech, knowledge quiz and talent show. (Santo Tomas University/Handout via Xinhua)

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CHILE-SANTIAGO-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(220611) -- SANTIAGO, June 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Contestants pose for photos with a staff member after the 21st "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Chilean College Students at the Santo Tomas University in Vina del Mar, Chile, June 9, 2022. The competition was held at the Santo Tomas University on Thursday. Under the theme of "One World One Family," the final consisted of three parts: keynote speech, knowledge quiz and talent show. (Santo Tomas University/Handout via Xinhua)