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Pastures in north China begin grazing moratorium for grass rejuvenation

STORY: Pastures in north China begin grazing moratorium for grass rejuvenation SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of grassland in Inner Mongolia STORYLINE: Cattle and sheep have been confined to sheds starting Monday in major grasslands in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as the pastures undergo a 45-day grazing moratorium aimed at revitalizing grass productivity. According to the regional forestry and grassland bureau, a total grazing area of 970 million mu (64.67 million hectares) is subjected to the grazing moratorium this spring. The Xilin Gol grasslands became the first area in Inner Mongolia to implement the spring grazing moratorium in 2018, which was extended to the whole of Inner Mongolia this year. Earlier this year, the regional government rolled out a pilot plan to address the problem of grassland overgrazing. This initiative employs precision methods tailored to treat var

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRAZING MORATORIUM (CN)

(240404) -- HOHHOT, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 2, 2024 shows sheep in a shed at the Urad Grassland in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Pastures in north China begin grazing moratorium for grass rejuvenation" (Xinhua/Li Yunping)

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Chinese democratic system is designed to be win-win: American expert

STORY: Chinese democratic system is designed to be win-win: American expert SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:21 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor, East China Normal University STORYLINE: An American expert has said that the Chinese democratic system is designed to be win-win, where everyone can work together to achieve objectives like national rejuvenation. Josef Gregory Mahoney, a professor at East China Normal University, made the remarks on the sideline of the third "International Forum on Democracy: The Shared Human Values" held Wednesday in Beijing. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor, East China Normal University "It's the fact that the Chinese (democratic) system unites the people, unites the different interest groups, the different classes, everyone together to work together. It's not like we see in the U.S., a highly polarized situation where it's a win-l

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The opening meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2023. Top 10 China news events of 2023 1. "Two sessions" gather steam for China to forge ahead In March, China convened the "two sessions," which are the yearly gatherings of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). New leaders of state institutions and the CPPCC National Committee were elected during these sessions of the country's national legislative and political advisory bodies. On March 10, Xi Jinping was unanimously elected Chinese president and chairman of the country's Central Military Commission at the third plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC. The "two sessions" have built consensus and strength for building a strong nation and advancing national rejuvenation, greatly inspiri

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An application scenario of e-CNY (digital yuan) payment is displayed at the China (Beijing) Digital Finance Forum 2023 in Lize Financial Business District of Fengtai District in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 12, 2023. Top 10 China news events of 2023 9. Central financial work conference puts forward goal of building a nation with a strong financial sector At the central financial work conference held in Beijing from Oct. 30 to 31, Xi reviewed the financial work since the 18th CPC National Congress, analyzed the situations facing high-quality development of the financial sector, and arranged relevant work for the current and future periods. The conference called for accelerating the building of a nation with a strong financial sector, contributing to building China into a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation through high-quality financial development, raising the financial work to a higher strategic level. Since the beginning of this year

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Journalists work outside the National Administration of Financial Regulation (NAFR) in Beijing, capital of China, May 18, 2023. The NAFR was officially set up on May 18 as China's new financial regulator. Top 10 China news events of 2023 2. New round of reform in Party and state institutions basically completed China released a plan on reforming Party and state institutions on March 16. By setting up the Central Financial Commission, a central commission for science and technology, a social work department of the CPC Central Committee, and the National Financial Regulatory Administration, among others, the reform has strengthened the CPC Central Committee's centralized, unified leadership on major initiatives. The new round of reform in Party and state institutions provides strong support for building a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / Europa P

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

The mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega (l), the president of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón (3l), Princess Leonor (4l), King Felipe VI (4r), Queen Letizia (3r), and Princess Sofía (2r) during the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the municipality of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic he

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) Infanta Sofia, Princess Leonor and King Felipe VI greet upon their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Village of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Peon, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestatio

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-2D) Queen Letizia, Infanta Sofia, King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and the President of the Principality of Asturias, Adrian Barbón, during the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the real

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor (l), Princess Sofia (2l) and Queen Letizia (3r) on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Peón, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) King Felipe VI, Infanta Sofia, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor, on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding mani

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) Queen Letizia, Infanta Sofia, King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and the President of the Principality of Asturias, Adrian Barbón, during the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the reali

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (l), Queen Letizia (2l), Princess Leonor (3l), Princess Sofia (c), the mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega (4r), and the president of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón (3r), on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Peón, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artis

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Infanta Sofia (l), Queen Letizia (2l), King Felipe VI (3l), Princess Leonor (c), and the President of the Principality of Asturias, Adrian Barbón (r), during the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Peón, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion o

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (l), Princess Leonor (2l), Princess Sofia (3l) and Queen Letizia (3r) on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Peón, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outsta

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI on his arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / Europa

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor and King Felipe VI on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by J

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / Europa P

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor (2l), Queen Letizia (3l), Infanta Sofia (2r) and King Felipe VI (r) on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the municipality of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor, on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (l), Princess Leonor (2r), and Queen Letizia (r), on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestati

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (2l), Princess Leonor (3l), the mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega (4l), Queen Letizia (c), and the president of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón (4r), on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) Princess Leonor, Queen Letizia, Infanta Sofia, and King Felipe VI on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manif

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(I-2D) King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and Queen Letizia visit the winner of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor waves upon her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) The mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Sofia, Princess Leonor and the president of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón, on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and which has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in init

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia greets on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / E

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Infanta Sofia (left) and Princess Leonor (right) greet on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of soli

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / Europa P

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

King Felipe VI (2l) waves upon his arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Village of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge P

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Infanta Sofia (left) and Princess Leonor (right) greet on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of soli

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia greets on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / E

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

(L-R) The mayor of Villaviciosa, Alejandro Vega, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Sofia and Princess Leonor on their arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Princess Leonor waves upon her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award 2023, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro

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Spanish Royals Arrive In Arroes

Queen Letizia greets on her arrival at the presentation of the Exemplary Town of Asturias 2023 Award, on October 21, 2023, in Arroes, Villaviciosa, Asturias (Spain). The parishes of Arroes, Pion and Candanal, located in the council of Villaviciosa, receive this year's Exemplary Village of Asturias Award, for having managed to preserve a diversified economy based on local resources and that has allowed a recovery of the social base thanks to the growth and rejuvenation of its population. The Exemplary Town of Asturias Award has been given annually since it was first awarded in 1990 to "the town, village, population center, landscape space or human group of the Principality of Asturias that has stood out in a remarkable way in the defense and conservation of its natural and environmental surroundings, its historical, cultural or artistic heritage, in initiatives of economic and social promotion or in the realization of communal works or other outstanding manifestations of solidarity". Photo by Jorge Peteiro / E

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CHINA-JIANGSU-NANJING-CROSS-STRAIT SYMPOSIUM (CN)

(230725) -- NANJING, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, speaks at a symposium themed "Chinese modernization and the national rejuvenation" in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, July 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Cross-Strait symposium on Chinese modernization, national rejuvenation held in Nanjing" (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-NANJING-CROSS-STRAIT SYMPOSIUM (CN)

(230725) -- NANJING, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hung Hsiu-chu, former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang party, speaks at a symposium themed "Chinese modernization and the national rejuvenation" in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, July 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Cross-Strait symposium on Chinese modernization, national rejuvenation held in Nanjing" (Xinhua/Li Bo)

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China's rejuvenation beacon of hope for developing countries: Kenyan expert

STORY: China's rejuvenation beacon of hope for developing countries: Kenyan expert DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MACHARIA KAMAU, Chair of the Peace Building Commission in Kenya STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): MACHARIA KAMAU, Chair of the Peace Building Commission in Kenya "I personally have always recognized the success of the development approach that China has taken and the way in which it has embedded the noble idea of poverty eradication and human rights in its political and developmental framework. As for the billions of us in developing countries, the great rejuvenation of China of the past four decades is an unprecedented, historic and towering beacon of hope for the suffering masses yearning for prosperity, dignity, and social and economic transformation." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Political party leaders, experts hail significance of Chinese modernization

STORY: Political party leaders, experts hail significance of Chinese modernization DATELINE: March 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): DOGU PERINCEK, Chairman of the Patriotic Party of Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President, Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher of International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: Chinese modernization is a key term defining China's journey to rejuvenation. Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. Many political party leaders and exper

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Xi stresses contributing to building great country, national rejuvenation

STORY: Xi stresses contributing to building great country, national rejuvenation DATELINE: March 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Hall of the People 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 5. various of China STORYLINE: Xi Jinping stresses contributing to building great country, national rejuvenation March 13, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President "The people's trust is the biggest motivation that drives me to march on and a great responsibility I shoulder. I will faithfully fulfill my responsibilities bestowed by the Constitution, with the nation's needs as my mission and the people's interests my yardstick. I will perform my duty scrupulously, do my utmost, and prove worthy of the trust o

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Yearender: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022

(221230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2022 shows a view of the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing from Oct. 16 to 22. Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022 20th CPC National Congress concludes with far-reaching significance to world On Oct. 22, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded successfully in Beijing. The congress has demonstrated to the world the bright prospects of advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization, and delivered a strong signal that China will continue to deepen opening-up and cooperation with the outside world, and promote world peace and development in the new era, all of which have received broad resonance worldwide. It is widely acknowledged in the international community that the 20th CPC National Congress has far-reaching significance to t

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 16, 2022. Xi Jinping delivered a report to the 20th CPC National Congress on behalf of the 19th CPC Central Committee on Oct. 16. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 4. CPC convenes its 20th national congress The 20th National Congress of the CPC was held in Beijing from Oct. 16 to 22. The meeting produced a blueprint for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts. Xi Jinping was elected general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and named chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission at the first plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee on Oct. 23. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

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John Lee says next 5 years critical for Hong Kong's new leap forward

STORY: John Lee says next 5 years critical for Hong Kong's new leap forward DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hong Kong 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of HKSAR 4. various of the event STORYLINE: Chief executive of China's HKSAR, John Lee, said on Saturday that the next five years are a critical period for Hong Kong to break new ground and make a new leap forward. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of HKSAR "The spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) bears significance to the future development of the whole country including Hong Kong, the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the enduring success of the practice of 'one country, two systems,' and the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong." At the invitation of the HKSAR government, a central delegation interpreting and promoting the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the

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Chinese Dream inspires nation on journey ahead

STORY: Chinese Dream inspires nation on journey ahead DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KEITH BENNETT, Vice Chairman of 48 Group Club 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LAWRENCE LOH, Director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RUEANG NGAM NAMRIN, Thai national living in China 7. various of China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation "The Chinese Dream became the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people. It was a very long vision." The Chinese Dream, put forward 10 years ago, envisages the brilliant future of the Chinese nation. At the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held last month, a blueprint for

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Xinhua Headlines-Xi Focus: Chinese Dream inspires nation on journey ahead

(221129) -- BEIJING, Nov. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit "The Road of Rejuvenation," a permanent exhibition on national revival at the National Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 9, 2012. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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A glimpse of China's achievements in new era

STORY: A glimpse of China's achievements in new era DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:58 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 4. STANDUP 4 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent 5. STANDUP 5 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHOU YANG, Xinhua correspondent "Here I am at the Beijing Exhibition Hall, where an exhibition themed 'Forging Ahead in the New Era' is underway. During the past 10 years, China ushered in a new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The country eradicated absolute poverty and finished building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. So now let's have a tour around, and check out how far China has gone in its pursuit of national development and rejuvenation over the past decade." The exhibition is divided into 6 parts, with a total area of

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China's experience in pursuing rejuvenation inspires Arab world: Jordanian expert

STORY: China's experience in pursuing rejuvenation inspires Arab world: Jordanian expert DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Samer Khair Ahmed working 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SAMER KHAIR AHMED, Jordanian writer and expert on Arab-China relations 3. various of views in China STORYLINE: A Jordanian expert has hailed China's tremendous development in the past decade, highlighting that China's experience in pursuing national rejuvenation inspires the Arab world. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SAMER KHAIR AHMED, Jordanian writer and expert on Arab-China relations "I think that China is moving forward confidently. During the past 10 years, China has been able to pursue a great and remarkable rejuvenation, which means it has exceeded global expectations and is able to achieve more in the upcoming decades. The tremendous development of the economy and society in China has caught my attention. I write in the field of civilized criticism of the rejuvenation issue.

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Chinese modernization in eyes of foreign experts

STORY: Chinese modernization in eyes of foreign experts DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's cities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center of Asia Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LEONARDO SOBREIRA, Brazilian journalist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WILSON LEE FLORES, Columnist for The Philippine Star 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LAWRENCE LOH, Director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore STORYLINE: Chinese modernization, a key term defining China's journey to rejuvenation, has for the first time been written into a report to the national congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between huma

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Chinese modernization carries global significance

STORY: Chinese modernization carries global significance: analysts DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AMADOU DIOP, Journalist of the Senegal national daily Le Soleil 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADEM FARAH, Deputy president and general secretary of the Prosperity Party of Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with the Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation STORYLINE: Chinese modernization, a key term defining China's journey to rejuvenation, has for the first time been written into a report to the national congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Chinese modernization is a pioneering undertaking in the development of human society, offering an alternative approach to achieving modernization, international officials and analysts say. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AMADOU DIOP, Journalist of the Senegal national daily Le Soleil