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FRANCE. SEINE-MARITIME (76) CHRISTIAN GERVOIS (ARTE CHAUME) AND HIS TEAM OF THATCHED COTTAGES. A FAMILY BUSINESS RECOGNIZED SINCE 1973 FOR ITS EXPERIENCE AND THE RELIABILITY OF ITS WORK. Photo by Jerome Houyvet/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during a press conference after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spanish Government Awards $78 Million for High-Speed Rail Maintenance

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports and Government Spokesperson, Pilar Alegría, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, on April 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Council of Ministers today authorized the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to put out to tender for 78 million euros, through Adif, the maintenance of the traction energy facilities of the Madrid-Levante, Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona-France and Zaragoza-Huesca high-speed corridors, in order to guarantee the safety of traffic, the reliability of the facilities and the comfort of passengers. Madrid, Spain on April 15, 2025. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-CARBONBOX (CN)

(240726) -- SHANGHAI, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on March 18, 2024 shows CarbonBox, a direct air capture facility developed by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and China Energy Engineering Corporation, in east China's Shanghai. CarbonBox, China's independently developed direct air capture (DAC) facility, has passed its reliability verification, with a single module capable of capturing over 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air each year and generating 99 percent high-concentration product. TO GO WITH "China's homegrown carbon capture facility passes reliability verification" (SJTU/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch auto dealer optimistic about Chinese NEVs in European market

STORY: Dutch auto dealer optimistic about Chinese NEVs in European market SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: ALKMAAR, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Voyah's first store in Alkmaar, the Netherlands 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KJELD RIEGEN, Head of Voyah brand at Gomes Noord-Holland 3. various of China's Wuhan STORYLINE: Voyah, a luxury electric auto brand of China's Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM), recently opened its first store in Alkmaar, northern Netherlands. Gomes, the authorized Dutch dealer of Dongfeng Motor, said it is very optimistic about the market prospect of Voyah due to its technology and reliability. SOUNDBITE (English): KJELD RIEGEN, Head of Voyah brand at Gomes Noord-Holland "We like the fastness of the Chinese brands' expansion of their technology advancement. We see that the technology is very good, reliability is good, the battery capacity of the cars is good. The drivability, the luxurious feel, and also the affordab

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested on high-speed road in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested for an automatic emergency braking system in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 8, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested for salty fog corrosion in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows a car being tested in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested for reliability in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Automobile paint materials undergo exposure test in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested for salt water corrosion in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested for self-driving in rainy weather in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 8, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the automobile test site in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana

STORY: Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the motor show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BELLSON OTHOMILE, Sales executive at Motor Holdings Botswana 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER KABELO, Sales executive at Star Motor Group 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LECHEDZANI KENOSI, Visitor at the show STORYLINE: At the 9th edition of the Shell Gaborone Motor Show in Gaborone, the Botswanan capital, Chinese auto brands generated interest among local car enthusiasts. Over the last five years, Chinese-made vehicles have entered the competitive landscape of Botswana's automotive industry. Chinese brands such as Chery, Haval, JAC, and BAIC are gaining popularity among Botswanan consumers, who value the vehicles' quality, durability, and reliability. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BELLSON OTHOMILE, Sales executive at Motor Holdings Botswana "Pricing on its own is totally different, so below what you can u

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows tugboats towing China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows tugboats towing China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People wave goodbye to staff members attending maiden sea trials of China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, at a dock in east China's Shanghai on May 1, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tugboat tows China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai on May 1, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tugboat tows China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai on May 1, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Li Tang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tugboat tows China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai on May 1, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Li Tang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The ship left Shanghai at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The ship left Shanghai at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The ship left Shanghai at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sets out for maiden sea trials from east China's Shanghai on May 1, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The ship left Shanghai at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The ship left Shanghai at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The ship left Shanghai at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The ship left Shanghai at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-AIRCRAFT CARRIER-FUJIAN-MAIDEN SEA TRIALS-DEPARTURE (CN)

(240501) -- SHANGHAI, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sets out for maiden sea trials from Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard in east China's Shanghai, May 1, 2024. China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning. The ship left Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials. (Xinhua/Li Yun)

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Hydrogen hybrid power supply equips drones with "strong heart"

STORY: Hydrogen hybrid power supply equips drones with "strong heart" SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of industrial-grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) adapted with a hydrogen hybrid power supply system 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZHONGWEI, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics STORYLINE: An industrial-grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) adapted with a hydrogen hybrid power supply system achieved successful test flights. This UAV was independently developed by a team led by a researcher in China's Dalian, featuring high efficiency, high reliability, and long battery life. Experts say that this power supply system can extend the endurance of drones to two hours. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZHONGWEI, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics The fuel cell coupling system we developed has the advantage of co

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Chinese, Lao grid joint venture launches operation

STORY: Chinese, Lao grid joint venture launches operation SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: The Electricite du Laos Transmission Company Limited (EDL-T), a joint venture between China Southern Power Grid (CSG) and Lao state-run Electricite du Laos (EDL), has formally started operation, local media reported on Thursday. A ceremony was held here on Monday, attended by Lao Minister of Energy and Mines Phoxay Sayasone, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Laos Wang Chang, Chairman of the CSG Meng Zhenping, and Managing Director of the EDL Chanthaboun Soukaloun, Vientiane Mai newspaper reported. At the event, Phoxay said EDL-T is a key cooperation project between Laos and China in the power sector. The minister said he believed that the project's full operation will bolster the collaboration between EDL and CSG, ensure the stability and reliability of the Lao power grid, e

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Indian railways install fog pass devices for smooth operations

STORY: Indian railways install fog pass devices for smooth operations SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate enshrouded in fog 2. various of fog on railway track STORYLINE: Indian railways have provisioned nearly 20,000 fog pass devices to ensure smooth rail operations during foggy weather, officials said Thursday. "Every year, during foggy weather in the winter months, a large number of trains are affected especially in the northern parts of the country. To ensure smooth rail operations, Indian railways have provisioned 19,742 fog pass devices during foggy weather," the Ministry of Railways said. "This initiative marks a crucial step in improving the reliability of train services, reducing delays, and enhancing overall passenger safety," it noted. According to officials, the fog pass is a GPS-based navigation device that helps the loco pilot navigate during dense fog conditions. Railway officials said

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WMS provides important platform for media to meet, says Telam president

STORY: WMS provides important platform for media to meet, says Telam president SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): MARIA BERNARDA LLORENTE, President of Telam in Argentina STORYLINE: World Media Summit (WMS) provides important platform for media to meet, president of Telam in Argentina has said. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): MARIA BERNARDA LLORENTE, President of Telam in Argentina "It is very important that different media from around the world meet here, that we can share our agendas, that we can also update it. We do not have permanent intermediaries in a world where information is very concentrated and basically poorly verified. From the new platforms and especially social networks, we have contact between different media and are able to have first-hand information. On the one hand, it gives us reliability as news agencies and then it gives us the certainty that we are dissemina

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Manta ray-shaped bionic underwater vehicle used to monitor coral reef in S China

STORY: Manta ray-shaped bionic underwater vehicle used to monitor coral reef in S China DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bionic underwater vehicle 2. various of the sea 3. various of the bionic underwater vehicle STORYLINE: A manta ray-shaped bionic underwater vehicle has recently been used to conduct a coral reef monitoring experiment in the surrounding waters of Fenjiezhou Island, south China's Hainan Province, proving that the vehicle is now ready for practical applications. The experiment was jointly conducted by Northwestern Polytechnical University (NWPU) and South China Agricultural University (SCAU). The vehicle's mobility and reliability have been tested in the experiment. Meanwhile, the data collected in the experiment can contribute to protecting coral reefs and the ocean environment. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

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Swedish gov't to reform energy policy to prevent power shortage

STORY: Swedish gov't to reform energy policy to prevent power shortage DATELINE: July 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference (source: Government offices of Sweden) 2. various of a harbor in Stockholm 3. Stockholm city hall 4. Stockholm street view 5. various of energy company 6. electricity power plant STORYLINE: The Swedish government said on Tuesday that it aims to reform the country's energy policy to ensure that the strained power supply situation of last summer and winter will not be repeated. In order to make the country's electricity transmission system "more reliable and robust to ensure cheap electricity at all times," the government has tasked national power grid operator Svenska Kraftnat with producing a new standard for measuring the reliability of the system to increase transparency and with identifying the transmission grid and electricity production facilities where further investments are needed. Although the coun

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CHINESE MOBILE PHONES-MARKET

(230420) -- BLANTYRE, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers visit a cellphone store in Blantyre, Malawi, on April 19, 2023. Chinese mobile phone brands have gained immense popularity in Malawi due to their affordability and reliability, offering advanced features at a competitive price point. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Chinese tech brands gain popularity in Malawi

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CHINESE MOBILE PHONES-MARKET

(230420) -- BLANTYRE, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tecno mobile phones are displayed at a cellphone store in Blantyre, Malawi, on April 19, 2023. Chinese mobile phone brands have gained immense popularity in Malawi due to their affordability and reliability, offering advanced features at a competitive price point. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Chinese tech brands gain popularity in Malawi

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MALAWI-BLANTYRE-CHINESE MOBILE PHONES-MARKET

(230420) -- BLANTYRE, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An advertisement for a Chinese mobile phone brand is seen at a cellphone store in Blantyre, Malawi, on April 19, 2023. Chinese mobile phone brands have gained immense popularity in Malawi due to their affordability and reliability, offering advanced features at a competitive price point. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Chinese tech brands gain popularity in Malawi