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ITALY-SHIPWRECK

(240618) -- ROME, June 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Screenshot released by Italian Coast Guard on June 17, 2024 shows the shipwreck scene in southern Italy. Two shipwrecks occurred Monday off the Italian coasts, killing at least 11 migrants, while another 66 remain missing, the Italian authorities said. A search and rescue operation by Italy's coast guard is ongoing in the Mediterranean as of late on Monday, hours after two migrant boats encountered problems near the Italian coasts. (Italian Coast Guard/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240614) -- BEIJING, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows the manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) conducting a dive for deep-sea archaeological investigation. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea

STORY: Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:17 LOCATION: QIONGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural relics being retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea STORYLINE: More than 900 pieces of cultural relics were unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to a press conference held by the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province. According to the National Cultural Heritage Administration, three phases of archaeological survey were conducted by joint efforts between research institutes and a local museum from 2023 to 2024. The No. 1 shipwreck mainly consists of porcelain relics, estimated to contain more than 100,000 pieces dating back to the reign of Emperor Zhengde (1506-1521) of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). A total of 890 pieces of relics have been excavated during the three phases of

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated combo photo shows pieces of cultural relics retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. TO GO WITH "Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea" (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows the manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) conducting a dive for deep-sea archaeological investigation. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. TO GO WITH "Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea" (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated combo photo shows pieces of cultural relics retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. TO GO WITH "Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea" (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows professionals retrieving relics with deep-sea diving equipment in the South China Sea. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. TO GO WITH "Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea" (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(240613) -- HAIKOU, June 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This undated file photo shows the manned submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) conducting a dive for deep-sea archaeological investigation. More than 900 pieces of cultural relics have been retrieved from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said Thursday. TO GO WITH "Over 900 pieces of relics retrieved from shipwrecks in South China Sea" (NCHA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) submerging into the sea for conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team conducted the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation ran from late May to early June in 2023. (Photo by Li Duojiang/Xinhua)

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Europe struggles to fix migrant predicament

STORY: Europe struggles to fix migrant predicament SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20-25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: LAMPEDUSA, Italy CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the migrants 2. various of migrants' ships 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SERENA CORNIGLIA, Supervisor of migrant reception centers with the Italian Red Cross 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): GIUSEPPE PALMISANO, Bar owner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAMSUN YOSEEF, Migrant from Ethiopia 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DANNIEL WOLDE, Migrant 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): FRIEDRICH REICH, NGO Rescue ship member from Germany STORYLINE: Migration has returned as a hotly debated issue in the European Union (EU) while a fresh crisis is looming on the continent. Irregular crossings at the EU's external borders increased by 17 percent in the first 11 months of this year to over 355,300, surpassing full-year totals in any year since 2016. Most migrants chose the Central Mediterranean route, a risky one that has seen many migrant shipwrecks due t

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580 pieces of relics retrieved from ancient shipwrecks

STORY: 580 pieces of relics retrieved from ancient shipwrecks DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the unearthed relics 2. various of archeologists conducting the mission STORYLINE: Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers carry cultural relics unearthed from ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, Oct. 10, 2023. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist clears up a piece of cultural relic unearthed from ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, Oct. 10, 2023. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 10, 2023 shows cultural relics unearthed from ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 10, 2023 shows cultural relics unearthed from ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 10, 2023 shows cultural relics unearthed from ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2023 shows the scientific research ship Tansuo-2 carrying submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) returning to Sanya of south China's Hainan Province after conducting deep-sea archaeological investigation in the South China Sea. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior), which is used for collecting underwater archaeological data, aboard the scientific research ship Tan Suo Yi Hao (Discovery One) in the South China Sea. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A hydronaut unhitches the rope on the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) from the scientific research ship Tan Suo Yi Hao (Discovery One) to make preparations for underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in October 2022 shows the interior of the No. 1 shipwreck near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) resurfaces after completing a day's underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's scientific research ship Tan Suo Yi Hao (Discovery One) sails near the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in October 2022 shows the interior of the No. 1 shipwreck near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: China conducts challenging deep-sea exploration of Ming Dynasty shipwrecks

(230611) -- ABOARD TAN SUO YI HAO, June 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologists work on the archaeological data collected underwater at the scientific research ship Tan Suo Yi Hao (Discovery One) in the South China Sea, May 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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China delves into sea for challenging shipwreck exploration

STORY: China delves into sea for challenging shipwreck exploration DATELINE: June 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the deep-sea archaeological exploration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG NINGHAO, Deputy head of the deep-sea archaeological team 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN CHUANXU, Deputy head of the deep-sea archaeological team STORYLINE: A deep-sea archaeological team on Sunday finished the first stage of investigations on two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea. The investigations were launched on May 20, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, the first stage of investigations was conducted at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG NINGHAO, Deputy head of the deep-sea archaeological team "This is the first time that we've got to witness such larg

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) is released from the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 and prepares to submerge into the sea for conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 24, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) is released from the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 and prepares to submerge into the sea for conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 24, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's scientific research ship Tansuo-1 sails near the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea, May 24, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2023 shows China's scientific research ship Tansuo-1 in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) resurfaces after completing a day's underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 27, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A hydronaut unhitches the rope on the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) from the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 to make preparations for underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 26, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) prepares to submerge into the sea before conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea, May 27, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologists work on the archaeological data collected underwater at the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 in the South China Sea, May 24, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A hydronaut works on the archaeological data collected underwater at the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 in the South China Sea, May 25, 2023. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECK-ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION (CN)

(230531) -- HAIKOU, May 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 26, 2023 shows the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior), which is used for collecting underwater archaeological data, aboard the scientific research ship Tansuo-1 in the South China Sea. An iron anchor and a box have been discovered near one of the two South China Sea ancient shipwrecks where a Chinese archaeological investigation is ongoing. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team is conducting the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation will run from late May to early June this year. The iron anchor and the box were discovered in the southwestern direction of the No. 1 shipwreck site, with a distance of about 50 meters between them. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Investigation begins on two ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea

STORY: Investigation begins on two ancient shipwrecks in South China Sea DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:08 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient shipwrecks 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAN YALIN, Director of archaeology department of NCHA 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG JIANZHONG, Researcher, National Center for Archaeology under NCHA STORYLINE: An archaeological investigation on two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on Saturday, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology. According to a press conference held Sunday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, during the first archaeological survey of the No. 1 shipwreck, located near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea, researchers successfully established a permanent underwater mapping foundation in the southwest corner of the shipwreck site. The National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) said that the preliminary search and investigation as well a

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CHINA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-INVESTIGATION-SOUTH CHINA SEA (CN)

(230521) -- SANYA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2023 shows China's crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, after completing the first archaeological survey of the No. 1 shipwreck, located near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. An archaeological investigation on two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on Saturday, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology, according to a press conference held Sunday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-INVESTIGATION-SOUTH CHINA SEA (CN)

(230521) -- SANYA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- China's scientific research ship Tansuo-1 carrying the crewed submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) is seen in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, after completing the first archaeological survey of the No. 1 shipwreck, located near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea, May 21, 2023. An archaeological investigation on two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on Saturday, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology, according to a press conference held Sunday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-INVESTIGATION-SOUTH CHINA SEA (CN)

(230521) -- SANYA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows a permanent underwater mapping foundation in the southwest corner of the shipwreck site in the South China Sea. An archaeological investigation on two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on Saturday, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology, according to a press conference held Sunday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-INVESTIGATION-SOUTH CHINA SEA (CN)

(230521) -- SANYA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in October 2022 shows the interior of the No. 1 shipwreck near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. An archaeological investigation into two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on May 20, 2023, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology, according to a press conference held on May 21 in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-INVESTIGATION-SOUTH CHINA SEA (CN)

(230521) -- SANYA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in October 2022 shows the interior of the No. 1 shipwreck near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. An archaeological investigation into two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea was launched on May 20, 2023, opening a new chapter of China's deep-sea archaeology, according to a press conference held on May 21 in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. (Xinhua)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-AERIAL PHOTO

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a view of the salvage operation of the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck in Shanghai, east China. The ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai during the early morning of Nov. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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Qing Dynasty shipwreck transferred to dock near Huangpu River

STORY: Qing Dynasty shipwreck transferred to dock near Huangpu River DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the shipwreck transferring work STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent "This is Ding Ting from Xinhua News Agency. Behind me is the new home to Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck near the Huangpu River, which used to be the site of Shanghai Shipyard with a history of about 120 years." An ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai on Nov. 21 and transferred to the dock via the Yangpu Bridge as scheduled. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. The sunken ship was detected in 2015 during a ke

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-QING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK-TRANSFER (CN)

(221125) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck is transferred to a dock near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 25, 2022. The ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-QING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK-TRANSFER (CN)

(221125) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck is transferred to a dock near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 25, 2022. The ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-QING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK-TRANSFER (CN)

(221125) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck is transferred to a dock near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 25, 2022. The ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-QING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK-TRANSFER (CN)

(221125) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck is transferred to a dock near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 25, 2022. The ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-QING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK-TRANSFER (CN)

(221125) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck is transferred to a dock near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 25, 2022. The ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-QING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK-TRANSFER (CN)

(221125) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work as the Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck is transferred to a dock near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 25, 2022. The ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-QING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK-TRANSFER (CN)

(221125) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck is transferred to a dock near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 25, 2022. The ancient shipwreck, one of the largest and best-preserved wooden shipwrecks discovered underwater in China to date, was lifted out of waters in Shanghai early Monday. The Yangtze No. 2 Ancient Shipwreck dates back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862-1875) of the Qing Dynasty. This salvage could offer a useful glimpse of shipbuilding technology during the Qing Dynasty. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)