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Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

A woman wearing a traditional Japanese court dress offers a clock to a priest during an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2025. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock.

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Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

A woman wearing a traditional Japanese court dress attends an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2025. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock.

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao (L) and one of his apprentices select cowhide, a raw material for shadow play puppets, at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to gi

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

People watch a shadow play at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led his troupe

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

An apprentice of Wang Biao arranges shadow play puppets at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and school

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao performs a shadow play at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led his

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Young audiences try their hands on shadow play performance at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and sch

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao colors a shadow play puppet at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

This photo taken on on February 19, 2025 shows a shadow play puppet displayed at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and school

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao demonstrates shadow play puppet manipulating skills at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao (L) instructs one of his apprentices during a shadow play practice session at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performan

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

An apprentice of Wang Biao colors a shadow play puppet at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao (R) and one of his apprentices perform a shadow play at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and

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President Yoon at His Impeachment Trial - Seoul

South Korea's arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol (C) attends the seventh hearing of his impeachment trial at the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea, February 11, 2025. South Korea's constitutional court on Tuesday held the seventh hearing of impeachment trial on President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the arrested president being present for the fifth time. Photo by Jintak Han/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Yoon at His Impeachment Trial - Seoul

South Korea's arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol (C) attends the seventh hearing of his impeachment trial at the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea, February 11, 2025. South Korea's constitutional court on Tuesday held the seventh hearing of impeachment trial on President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the arrested president being present for the fifth time. Photo by Jintak Han/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Yoon at His Impeachment Trial - Seoul

South Korea's arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol (L, up) attends the seventh hearing of his impeachment trial at the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea, February 11, 2025. South Korea's constitutional court on Tuesday held the seventh hearing of impeachment trial on President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the arrested president being present for the fifth time. Photo by Jintak Han/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Yoon at His Impeachment Trial - Seoul

South Korea's arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol (L, up) attends the seventh hearing of his impeachment trial at the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea, February 11, 2025. South Korea's constitutional court on Tuesday held the seventh hearing of impeachment trial on President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the arrested president being present for the fifth time. Photo by Jintak Han/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Yoon at His Impeachment Trial - Seoul

South Korea's arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol (L, up) attends the seventh hearing of his impeachment trial at the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea, February 11, 2025. South Korea's constitutional court on Tuesday held the seventh hearing of impeachment trial on President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the arrested president being present for the fifth time. Photo by Jintak Han/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Yoon at His Impeachment Trial - Seoul

South Korea's arrested President Yoon Suk-yeol attends the seventh hearing of his impeachment trial at the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea, February 11, 2025. South Korea's constitutional court on Tuesday held the seventh hearing of impeachment trial on President Yoon Suk-yeol, with the arrested president being present for the fifth time. Photo by Jintak Han/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Volcanic Eruption Starts Again - Iceland

Handout photo shows a fissure opening around midnight November 21, 2024, aken from the Coast Guard helicopter. Lights in the town of Grindavík seen in the distance. Iceland is facing its seventh volcanic eruption in less than a year as lava is again gushing from the ground near a devastated southwestern fishing town. Lava burst to the surface just after 11 p.m. local time on Wednesday, according to the Met Office. The eruption seems to be significantly smaller than the last one in August, flowing at less than half the pace, geophysicist Benedikt Ofeigsson said by phone. Photo courtesy of Civil Protection/Bjorn Oddsson via ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th CIIE - Shanghai

Foreign talents visit the pavilion of China during the seventh China International Import Expo -CIIE- in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2024. The 7th China International Import Expo listed the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Cards as valid registration documents for the first time. Nearly 30 foreign talents and their families registered with the permanent residence permits were invited to visit the CIIE at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai) during a themed event. Photo by Xinhua/Fang Zhe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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7th Int'l Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa held in Tunisia

STORY: 7th Int'l Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa held in Tunisia SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: The seventh edition of the International Conference on Financing Investment and Trade in Africa (FITA) kicked off on Tuesday in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. Organized by the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC), this international conference is themed "Strengthening local transformation and technology transfer for sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa," which attracts more than 2,000 participants. Inaugurating the two-day event, the TABC's president Anis Jaziri said that Tunisia would benefit from its membership in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which offers several advantages to investors including exemption from customs duties. For her part, Tunisian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub stressed that "Tunisi

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German enterprises urged to seize opportunities at China Import Expo

STORY: German enterprises urged to seize opportunities at China Import Expo SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: STUTTGART, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU ZHENGPING, Deputy director general of China International Import Expo Bureau 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TOBIAS WAHL, Board Chairman for Hawk, a Karcher Group brand 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WALTER DORING, Chairman of Academy of German Hidden Champions STORYLINE: On Wednesday, officials and business leaders from China and Germany highlighted the importance of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) as a key gateway to the Chinese market. Seventy-five German companies have already signed up for the seventh CIIE, which will be held in Shanghai in November this year. At a CIIE promotion event in Stuttgart, attendees urged German enterprises to actively engage and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the CIIE. The promotion event attrac

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Chinese recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon sparks interest in Chinese learning

STORY: Chinese recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon sparks interest in Chinese learning SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students showing their Chinese language skills 2. various of the Chinese language proficiency competition STORYLINE: The Seventh Chinese literature and poetry recitation competition took place at the China Cultural Center in Myanmar's Yangon on Sunday. About 45 students from eight Chinese schools across the Southeast Asian country participated in the event, organized by Bowen school, a Chinese-teaching school in Yangon. "Holding events like this helps children get more interested in reading Chinese stories and poems and the contestants can learn how to make their recitations more engaging by watching others' performance," Cho Cho Myint, principal of Bowen school, told Xinhua. "I'm really happy for organizing this event for the children. During the event, I observed tha

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2,000-year-old temple reveals China's Buddhist history

STORY: 2,000-year-old temple reveals China's Buddhist history SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: GONGYI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ciyun Temple in Gongyi, Henan Province, central China STORYLINE: The Ciyun Buddhist Temple in Gongyi, central China's Henan Province, has a history of about 2,000 years. It serves as a rich repository of historical artifacts for the study of Buddhism in China. A stone inscription, dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), records the founding of the temple in the seventh year of the Yongping Era (64 AD). The temple has over 50 stone inscriptions from ancient China. The temple's abbot, Shi Yanchao, has devoted himself to the study of these artifacts and the stories they tell. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gongyi, China. (XHTV)

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CIIE promotion events held in Morocco

STORY: CIIE promotion events held in Morocco SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Rabat CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of the Hassan II Mosque 2. various of the promotion events STORYLINE: Two promotion events for the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) were held separately in the Moroccan cities of Casablanca and Rabat on Friday. As part of the promotion events, a symposium was held in Casablanca, during which a delegation from the CIIE Bureau briefed the Moroccan guests on the preparations for the CIIE. The symposium was organized by the CIIE Bureau, the Chinese embassy in Morocco, the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), and the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM). The CIIE served as a platform through which many Moroccan companies deepened their connection with the Chinese market, noted Li Guoqing, deputy director of the CIIE Bureau, highlighting that high-quality products from Morocco

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7th CIIE holds promotion event in Zimbabwe

STORY: 7th CIIE holds promotion event in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the CIIE promotion conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SONG SHANGZHE, Deputy director general of China International Import Expo Bureau 3. various of the CIIE promotion conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YU ZIRONG, Vice president of Hongqiao Forum Research Center 5. various of the CIIE promotion conference 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 7. various of the CIIE promotion conference 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KINDON GANDANGA, Director of International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 9. various of the CIIE promotion conference 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALLAN MAJURU, Chief Executive Officer of ZimTrade 11. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: The promotion conference of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Fo

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India's forex reserves rise to 648.562 bln USD

STORY: India's forex reserves rise to 648.562 bln USD SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of building of the Reserve Bank of India 3. various of market STORYLINE: India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves further rose by 2.98 billion U.S. dollars to 648.562 billion U.S. dollars in the week ended April 5, according to the weekly statistics issued by the country's central bank the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This was the seventh consecutive week when India's forex reserves moved upwards. The foreign currency assets, a key component of the forex reserves, rose by 549 million U.S. dollars to 571.166 billion U.S. dollars during the cited period, showed the RBI data. Meanwhile, the gold reserves rose by 2.398 billion U.S. dollars to 54.558 billion U.S. dollars. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant

STORY: Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant SHOOTING TIME: April 1-7 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 3. STANDUP 2 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIHA, Palestinian resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HANI AL-SHAER, Palestinian resident STORYLINE: As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its seventh month, Israel has recently made substantial shifts to its military deployment, signaling intentions to wage new military operations. Triggered by the Israel-Hamas conflict since Oct. 7, 2023, deadly confrontations have erupted in multiple countries across the Middle East. Analysts have suggested that the conflicts in the Middle East are unlikely to be resolved in the short term due to the deep-rooted divisions between Israel and regional powers such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and t

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India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct for 7th time in row

STORY: India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct for 7th time in row SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of RBI building 3. various of banks 4. various of market area STORYLINE: India's central banking institution, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday announced it has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. The repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks in the event of a shortfall of funds. This is the seventh time in a row the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged. According to the RBI, these decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 percent within a band of plus or minus 2 percent, while supporting growth. Meanwhile, the real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.0 perce

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Huawei holds awarding ceremony for ICT regional competition in Lebanon

STORY: Huawei holds awarding ceremony for ICT regional competition in Lebanon SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awarding ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): JONNY CORM, Lebanese Telecommunications Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD CHARARA, Huawei's employee in Lebanon 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MICHELLE HADDAD, Winner of Huawei competition STORYLINE: China's tech giant Huawei on Thursday held in Lebanon an awarding ceremony for the country's participants who won the Huawei ICT Regional Competition. According to a statement released by Huawei, the seventh edition of Huawei's ICT (information and communications technology) talent development initiative saw the highest level of participation since the competition was launched in 2017, attracting more than 27,500 students from more than 600 universities in 21 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. The main objectives of the ICT Competiti

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xu Chen, chairman of the Bank of China (Europe) S.A., addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mihaly Patai, deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Kexin, chief executive officer of the Bank of China (Central and Eastern Europe) Ltd., addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mihaly Patai, deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Chao, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary, addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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Africa CDC chief commends China's support, expects more cooperation

STORY: Africa CDC chief commends China's support, expects more cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) headquarters 2. various of the ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JEAN KASEYA, Director-General of the Africa CDC 4. various of files of the construction of the Africa CDC STORYLINE: A special ceremony was held at the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) headquarters in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, commemorating the seventh anniversary of the agency. Officials from Africa CDC have underscored the agency's achievements in bolstering public health initiatives and enhancing healthcare institutions across the continent. During the event, Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa CDC, extended his gratitude for China's support in improving the public health of the continent, expecting to deepen cooperation with China

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Australian firms look forward to attending 7th CIIE

STORY: Australian firms look forward to attending 7th CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotion event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JAMES HUDSON, Corporate Affairs Director of EZZ Life Science Holdings Ltd. STORYLINE: Representatives from Australian firms are highly optimistic and look forward to the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai in November 2024. SOUNDBITE (English): JAMES HUDSON, Corporate Affairs Director of EZZ Life Science Holdings Ltd. "Look, the CIIE is one of the most important dates on the global trade calendar. For businesses like EZZ, it's an incredible event where we can connect with the buyers, educate consumers about our products, and build higher level relationships. So for us, the CIIE is a very important event. This year, I think the CIIE is gonna be bigger than ever, better than ever." Nearly 200 representatives from government orga

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Football: Empress's Cup

INAC Kobe Leonessa players celebrate after edging Urawa Reds 6-5 in the penalty shootout in the Empress's Cup final at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 27, 2024, claiming the football title for the seventh time.

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Football: Empress's Cup

INAC Kobe Leonessa players pose for a photo after edging Urawa Reds 6-5 in the penalty shootout in the Empress's Cup final at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 27, 2024, claiming the football title for the seventh time.

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Football: Empress's Cup

INAC Kobe Leonessa players celebrate after edging Urawa Reds 6-5 in the penalty shootout in the Empress's Cup final at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 27, 2024, claiming the football title for the seventh time.

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7th CIIE holds promotion event in Malaysia

STORY: 7th CIIE holds promotion event in Malaysia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIEW CHIN TONG, Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): OUYANG YUJING, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia 3. various of the promotion event STORYLINE: A team of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) held a promotion event in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, attracting more than 200 enterprises and institutions from China and Malaysia. In his remarks at the event, Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong said that CIIE provides a platform for Malaysian entrepreneurs to engage with Chinese businesses, facilitating trade relations and benefiting both nations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIEW CHIN TONG, Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister "The CIIE provides our entrepreneurs with access to participate in China's economy and to

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Serbia's tennis icon Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals title for the seventh time on November 19, breaking the record of six titles he had shared with Roger Federer. The 36-year-old won three Grand Slams in 2023, improving his tally of Grand Slam singles titles to 24, and he has surpassed Serena Williams' 23 to take the lead in the Open Era. This file photo taken on Nov. 19, 2023 shows Novak Djokovic kissing the trophy after winning the final match at ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Serbia's tennis icon Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals title for the seventh time on November 19, breaking the record of six titles he had shared with Roger Federer. The 36-year-old won three Grand Slams in 2023, improving his tally of Grand Slam singles titles to 24, and he has surpassed Serena Williams' 23 to take the lead in the Open Era. This file photo taken on Sept. 10, 2023 shows Novak Djokovic celebrating during the awarding ceremony for the men's singles event at the 2023 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Serbia's tennis icon Novak Djokovic won the ATP Finals title for the seventh time on November 19, breaking the record of six titles he had shared with Roger Federer. The 36-year-old won three Grand Slams in 2023, improving his tally of Grand Slam singles titles to 24, and he has surpassed Serena Williams' 23 to take the lead in the Open Era. This file photo taken on Jan. 29, 2023 shows Novak Djokovic celebrating with his trophy during the awarding ceremony after the men's singles final match at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was staged in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines from August 25 to September 10, marking the first time in history that the event has been hosted by multiple countries. After defeating Serbia 83-77 in the final, Germany won its first World Cup with an unbeaten record in eight games, becoming the seventh different team to win the title. Germany guard Dennis Schroder was named the tournament's MVP. This file photo taken on Sept. 10, 2023 shows team Germany celebrating after winning the FIBA World Cup final in Manila, the Philippines. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was staged in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines from August 25 to September 10, marking the first time in history that the event has been hosted by multiple countries. After defeating Serbia 83-77 in the final, Germany won its first World Cup with an unbeaten record in eight games, becoming the seventh different team to win the title. Germany guard Dennis Schroder was named the tournament's MVP. This file photo taken on Sept. 10, 2023 shows team Germany celebrating after winning the FIBA World Cup final in Manila, the Philippines. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

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TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup was staged in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines from August 25 to September 10, marking the first time in history that the event has been hosted by multiple countries. After defeating Serbia 83-77 in the final, Germany won its first World Cup with an unbeaten record in eight games, becoming the seventh different team to win the title. Germany guard Dennis Schroder was named the tournament's MVP. This file photo taken on Sept. 8, 2023 shows players of Germany celebrating after winning the semifinal between the United States and Germany at the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila, the Philippines. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

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TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 3. China women's basketball team China's women's basketball team dethroned Japan to win a classic final at the FIBA Women's Basketball Asia Cup in July. They defeated Japan again to defend their Asian Games title in October, the seventh time for them to be crowned in Asiad history. This file photo taken on July 2, 2023 shows players of China celebrating after winning the final match against Japan at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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World's first Zootopia land opens at Shanghai Disney Resort

STORY: World's first Zootopia land opens at Shanghai Disney Resort SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19-20, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:26 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai Disney Resort STORYLINE: Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday opened the world's first Zootopia land as The Walt Disney Company looks to further tap the growing Chinese travel market. The new themed land, based on the hugely successful Walt Disney Animation Studios film "Zootopia," will officially open to the public on Wednesday, Shanghai Disney Resort announced. Zootopia, the eighth themed land inside Shanghai Disneyland, marks the second major expansion of Shanghai Disney Resort. Its construction started in December 2019. Shanghai Disney Resort opened with six themed lands on June 16, 2016. Its seventh land and first major expansion, Disney Pixar Toy Story Land, opened in 2018, which made Shanghai Disneyland the fastest-expanding Disneyland worldwide. Xinhua News Agency correspond