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China: Samoyeds Poke Heads Through Café Window, Charming Passersby

On January 25, 2026, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, the video captured a cat and dog cafe called Mao Rong Ye Ye where the owner had prepared two round openings in a window to welcome customers. The footage showed two Samoyeds taking turns to push their heads through the holes, their white fur filling the frame as they looked around with calm and curious expressions. People nearby slowed down, smiled, and pointed their phones at the scene. The dogs stayed still for a moment, then leaned forward again, as if posing, while the shop interior remained busy behind them. The video ended with the two dogs holding their positions as more pedestrians stopped to take photos.

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes Falling Flowerpot While Feeding Stray Cat

In Guizhou, China, on Tuesday, January 27, a shop owner narrowly escaped injury when a falling flowerpot smashed onto the ground where he had been standing moments earlier. The man believe his life was saved by a stray cat he had stepped away to feed just seconds before the impact.

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China: CCTV Captures Shop Owner Fleeing During 5.5 Quake

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake violently shook Gansu, northwestern China, on January 26, 2026. Surveillance footage shows a shop owner fleeing as shelves rattle and goods crash to the floor inside a small store in Diebu County. Authorities reported no immediate casualties, and emergency teams were deployed.

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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NU DET NUUK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

COPENHAGEN 2026-01-15 Jesper Tønnesen, shop owner / cap designer, with his cap with the text 'Now it's Nuuk! Make America go away' at McKorman on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen in January 2026. The caps have become a success after Trump's statements regarding Greenland and are completely sold out. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN. ESFAHAN.^OWNER OF A SHOP SELLING CLOTHES AND FABRICS MADE BY LOCAL DESIGNER IN THE ARMENIAN DISTRICT OF DJOULFA. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Cat Rescued After Getting Head Stuck Under Jewelry Store Shutter

On July 6, 2025, in Fujian, China, a kitten got its head stuck under a jewelry store’s rolling shutter. The shop owner and his wife rescued it minutes later, unharmed, though his wife was in tears. Netizens urged pet owners to check doors carefully.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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Yunnan Coffee Plantation - China

He Shasha (L), owner of a shop selling coffee products produced in the Qiao'an coffee plantation, introduces a product to a customer at her shop in a coffee theme street in the Dai-Lahu-Va Autonomous County of Menglian, Pu'er City of southwest China's Yunnan Province, on October 30, 2024. Pu'er City is the largest coffee-producing area in China. Through the layout of the whole industrial chain, coffee plantations play a significant role and inject new vitality into the high-quality development of local coffee industry. Photo by Chen Xinbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-GRAND BAZAAR

(240716) -- ISTANBUL, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A customer talks with a lighting shop owner at the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, T

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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Vibrant Plateau: Tibetan young man's passion for American football

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Tibetan young man's passion for American football SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:54 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: Tibetan young man Gelsang Lhundrup lives a modern life in Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Xizang. The 25-year-old owns a coffee shop. During his spare time, he devotes himself to his passion -- American football. Voice on site: "One, two, three, Khyung!" Gelsang Lhundrup plays running back on an amateur American football team in Xizang. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GELSANG LHUNDRUP, Amateur American football player and coffee shop owner "This is the life I've always pursued. I can earn a living and also follow my passion. Before the match in Chengdu, I figured we only have three training sessions left, and then we're off to the game." He had been preparing a match to be held in Chengdu City in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Playing American football is not easy in Xizang given the plateau's l

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An Austrian's English class in rural China

STORY: An Austrian's English class in rural China SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HUANGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hongcun Village, Yixian County 2. various of Schober teaching English 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARMIN SCHOBER, Restaurant owner in Hongcun 4. various of Schober teaching English and his students learning English 5. various of Yixian County 6. various of Schober teaching English and his students learning English 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARMIN SCHOBER and his students STORYLINE: Known for its picturesque scenery, Hongcun Village is a magnet for painters and photographers. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. Austrian Armin Schober owns a coffee and pizza shop with his wife in the village. As more foreign tourists flood in, more locals are willing to learn English. Schober thus opened free English classes for them. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARMIN SCHOBER, Restaurant owner in Hongcun "I'm Armin

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Jerusalem Day Flag March - Israel

Israeli far-right activists attack a Palestinian shop owner on June 5, 2024, during the so-called Jerusalem Day flag march, which marks the Israeli army's capture of East Jerusalem during the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. This eastern sector is home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Islam's third holiest site, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount. Photo by Faiz Abu Rmeleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jerusalem Day Flag March - Israel

An Israeli far-right activist argues with a Palestinian shop owner on June 5, 2024, during the so-called Jerusalem Day flag march, which marks the Israeli army's capture of East Jerusalem during the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. This eastern sector is home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Islam's third holiest site, also known to Jews as the Temple Mount. Photo by Faiz Abu Rmeleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul

STORY: Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city 2. various of Baris Acar, owner of a motorcycle gallery in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS ACAR, Owner of a motorcycle gallery 4. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. various of Turkish rider Deniz Evren parking his motorcycle in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DENIZ EVREN, Turkish rider 7. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: Located beside a bustling avenue on the Asian side of Istanbul, a motorcycle gallery exhibits a remarkable collection of Chinese brands, capturing the attention of both seasoned riders and curious enthusiasts. Baris Acar, the gallery owner, has noticed a significan

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Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China

STORY: Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: WUYUAN/LIUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wuyuan County in Jiangxi Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CAO WENJUAN, Owner of an oil-paper umbrella shop in Wuyuan 3. various of Liuzhou City in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU YUWEN, Deputy director of intangible cultural heritage research department, Liuzhou Mass Art Museum STORYLINE: As China endeavors to revitalize its rural areas, many forgotten cultural traditions, particularly in small counties and villages, are being revived, leading to a trend known as "county travel." Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province Known to many as "China's most beautiful countryside," Wuyuan saw a record 26.2 million visitors from across the nation last year. The making of the Jialu oil-paper umbrella is a national-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history of over 800 ye

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Türkiye's Istanbul feels strain as inflation, cost of living soar

STORY: Türkiye's Istanbul feels strain as inflation, cost of living soar SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul in Türkiye 2. various of local shops 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ISMAIL HAKKI, Local clothing shop owner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): FERRUH BUYUKOGLU, Stationery shop owner 5. various of Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek speaking at the press conference in Ankara, Türkiye STORYLINE: Business has been sluggish for Ismail Hakki, who owns a once-thriving clothing shop in Istanbul's old Tahtakale neighborhood. "Business declined to only a fraction of what it used to be," Hakki said as he navigated through the rows of discounted garments in his shop. Hakki's woes mirror the broader struggle gripping Istanbul, Türkiye's economic hub, where inflation has outpaced the already-crippling national rate of 69.8 percent in April, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Commerc

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Legislation protecting Xinjiang ancient city comes into force

STORY: Legislation protecting Xinjiang ancient city comes into force SHOOTING TIME: recent footage and file DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the old town area of Kashgar City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MAWLAN TURAK, Shop owner in the old town of Kashgar 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAKUPJAN XIRALI, Resident in the old town of Kashgar 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): NAWBAHAR ALI, Painter in the old town of Kashgar 5. various of the old town area of Kashgar City STORYLINE: A new legislation aimed at protecting the traditional culture and buildings in the old town area of Kashgar City in China's Xinjiang entered into force on Wednesday. The regulation, enacted on March 31, forbids demolition of or damage to historical architecture in the old town while stipulating that reconstruction of buildings must receive official approvals. A top tourist destination in Xinjiang, the old town of Kashgar is home to one of the largest surviving earthen

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China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq

STORY: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a motorcycle shop at Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA NADER HASSAN, Businessman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DHIYAA AL-IRAQI, Customer STORYLINE: Alaa Nader Hassan, a shop owner at Baghdad's al-Sadriya market, has switched from selling traditional gas-powered bikes to China-made electric motorcycles. Hassan explained that he opted for Chinese electric motorcycles for their quality, reasonable prices, and variety of options. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA NADER HASSAN, Businessman "We shifted our focus to Chinese-made electric motorcycles and e-bikes for various reasons. These vehicles are environmentally friendly, utilize advanced technologies, help reduce congestion, and are cost-effective. Additionally, the relationships between Chinese factories and Iraqi merchants are excellent and there is mutual trust." Decades of

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-CHINA-ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES

(240425) -- BAGHDAD, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A shop owner introduces China-made electric motorcycles to a customer at al-Sadriya market in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood) TO GO WITH Feature: China's electric motorcycles win consumers in Iraq

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors enjoy scenery at Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rest at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop, with the Siming Lake in the distance in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Zaipei stands outside Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows a beverage of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows a view of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rest at Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes a rest at Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rest at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take a rest at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors taste coffee at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes a selfie at Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows a view of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUYAO-VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(240419) -- YUYAO, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Zaipei (R) talks with a visitor at the outdoor area of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 13, 2024. Born in 1996, Li Zaipei is the owner of Mountopia tea & coffee shop in Liangnong Township of Yuyao City. In 2021, inspired by initiatives of Liangnong Township to promote the integration of agriculture, culture and tourism, Li returned home and initiated the Mountopia program, in an aim to leverage the beauty of local landmarks such as Siming Mountain and Siming Lake. The program consists of a tea & coffee shop and a camping site, allowing visitors to escape from their busy life and enjoy themselves in wide-open natural landscapes. "I hope my program can take the ecological advantages and drive high quality growth of agritourism in my hometown," Li said. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN-FASHION INDUSTRY (CN)

(240411) -- HANGZHOU, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A shop owner arranges knitwear garments at a knitwear market in Puyuan Town of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 9, 2024. Puyuan, the biggest knitwear center in China, witnessed its knitwear business volume exceeding 130 billion yuan (about 17.96 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023. In recent years, Puyuan has been ramping up efforts to develop itself into an advanced industrial cluster of knitwear in the Yangtze River Delta. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN-FASHION INDUSTRY (CN)

(240411) -- HANGZHOU, April 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A shop owner arranges knitwear garments at a knitwear market in Puyuan Town of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 9, 2024. Puyuan, the biggest knitwear center in China, witnessed its knitwear business volume exceeding 130 billion yuan (about 17.96 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023. In recent years, Puyuan has been ramping up efforts to develop itself into an advanced industrial cluster of knitwear in the Yangtze River Delta. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-EID AL-FITR-PREPARATIONS

(240403) -- BAGHDAD, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A shop owner arranges dried fruits ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Baghdad, Iraq, on April 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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Iraqis observe Ramadan with a mix of concerns, woes

STORY: Iraqis observe Ramadan with a mix of concerns, woes SHOOTING TIME: March 10, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping at Shorja Market 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SAIF SITAR, Iraqi shop owner STORYLINE: Decades of wars and conflicts, especially the U.S. invasion in 2003, have changed atmosphere of the Ramadan in Iraq. The political and sectarian divisions left in the wake of the U.S. invasion in 2003 have exacerbated the difficult conditions faced by many Iraqi people. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SAIF SITAR, Iraqi shop owner "Ramadan now in Iraq is very different from the past. We called it 'Ramadan of family' in the past because there were love and communication. Now communication between neighbors has been cut off. People are afraid of talking to neighbors because of the political and sectarian divisions that the U.S. have introduced since the war in 2003. Everything has been changed because of the American occupation. The U.S.

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Canadian expat explores festive traditions in ancient city in China's Guangdong

STORY: Canadian expat explores festive traditions in ancient city in China's Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOSHUA and Daughter of shop owner 3. STANDUP 2 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province 4. STANDUP 3 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JOSHUA and Barista 6. STANDUP 4 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): JOSHUA, Canadian expat living in China's Guangdong Province "Hey it's Joshua, and today we're about an hour south of Guangzhou in the city of Jiangmen, exploring the rich history of the ancient town and the New Year's market. One of the items on the New Year's shopping list are couplets, which are hung beside the door of your home on th

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Samaneh, a 40-year-old graphic designer in Iran, has embarked on a new venture as the owner of a fashion online shop in Turkey. Her story reflects the dynamic career changes Iranians undergo when immigrating to Turkey, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability within the migrant experience. Istanbul, Turkey, July 26, 2022. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Bita, a 37-year-old obstetrician in Iran, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. Her unique transition to becoming the owner of an alcohol drink shop in Turkey reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing career shifts and responses to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, July 21, 2022. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Ghazaal, a 38-year-old former cosmetic company sales worker in Iran, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. Her transition to becoming the owner of a fashion online shop in Turkey reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing career shifts and responses to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, January 5, 2021. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM