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Holiday Spots Sighting - China

People dance with a straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

Bao Guanjin (L), an inheritor of straw-woven dragon craftsmanship, works with a villager to make a mini straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 4, 2025 shows a straw-woven dragon performance at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

A drone photo taken on October 4, 2025 shows a scene during a straw-woven dragon performance at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

Bao Guanjin (L), an inheritor of straw-woven dragon craftsmanship, makes a mini straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

People dance with a straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

Bao Guanjin (L), an inheritor of straw-woven dragon craftsmanship, works with a villager to check a finished straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Straw-Woven Dragon Performance - China

People dance with a straw-woven dragon at Shuyuan Village, Huizhou District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, October 4, 2025. As China's Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, villagers at Shuyuan Village highlights their celebration with the straw-woven dragon performance. Shuyuan's straw-woven dragon has been listed as a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history spanning over three centuries. Once the date for a dragon performance is slated at the village, locals would spontaneously collect and contribute straws for weaving of the dragon - an omen for a bountiful harvest. The straw-woven dragon performance on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival has well blended cultural experience into sightseeing, which serves as a major tourist attraction this year. Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Libya Holds Municipal Elections in Tripoli

Libyan security personnel stand guard outside a polling station in Tripoli, Libya on Aug. 16, 2025. Libya began its second phase of municipal council elections on Saturday, with polling stations across the country opening from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. The elections covered 26 of the 63 municipalities initially slated for this phase, the Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC) said. Photo by Hazem Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Libya Holds Municipal Elections in Tripoli

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Tripoli, Libya on Aug. 16, 2025. Libya began its second phase of municipal council elections on Saturday, with polling stations across the country opening from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. The elections covered 26 of the 63 municipalities initially slated for this phase, the Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC) said. Photo by Hazem Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Libya Holds Municipal Elections in Tripoli

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Tripoli, Libya on Aug. 16, 2025. Libya began its second phase of municipal council elections on Saturday, with polling stations across the country opening from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time. The elections covered 26 of the 63 municipalities initially slated for this phase, the Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC) said. Photo by Hazem Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New commercial complex in Tokyo waterfront

Photo taken on Tokyo's waterfront area on June 12, 2025, shows high-rise building Tower S (C, L), one of the two buildings constituting the Blue Front Shibaura commercial complex being developed by JR East and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Housing about 40 shops, most of them restaurants, and a 217-room hotel, Tower S, located on the south side of the complex, will fully open on Sept. 1, while another building is slated to be completed on the north side in fiscal 2030.

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New commercial complex in Tokyo waterfront

Photo taken on Tokyo's waterfront area on June 12, 2025, shows high-rise building Tower S (C, L), one of the two buildings constituting the Blue Front Shibaura commercial complex being developed by JR East and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Housing about 40 shops, most of them restaurants, and a 217-room hotel, Tower S, located on the south side of the complex, will fully open on Sept. 1, while another building is slated to be completed on the north side in fiscal 2030.

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Women promote local peach festival at PM's office

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C, R) receives a peach bouquet at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2025, from women tasked with promoting a local peach festival slated to begin at a park in Koga in the eastern Japan prefecture of Ibaraki in mid-March.

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Women promote local peach festival at PM's office

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from R) receives a peach bouquet at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2025, from women tasked with promoting a local peach festival slated to begin at a park in Koga in the eastern Japan prefecture of Ibaraki in mid-March.

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Eaton Fire Aftermath - CA

A man surveys the charred remains of his home, destroyed in the Eaton Fire, on Jan. 8. The house, built in 1902 and owned by his family for generations, was slated for a remodel to pass down to the next generation. Now, with the fire’s devastation, he is uncertain if he will rebuild or return to the property. The Eaton Fire, fueled by Santa Ana winds, has burnt over 13,000 acres and has destroyed over 5,000 homes and businesses. Altadena, CA, USA. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa delivers a speech in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations In Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa delivers a speech in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - West Bank

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa greets the crowd in Bethlehem town in the Israel-occupied West Bank on December 24, 2024, where he is slated to lead the annual Christmas eve procession at the Church of the Nativity. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Figure skating: Spots for March worlds in Boston announced

Yuma Kagiyama (front, L) and Kaori Sakamoto (front, R) attend a press conference in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 23, 2024, after winning the gold medals in the men's and women' events at the national figure skating championships in the western Japan city. Their victories helped them earn spots for the world figure skating championships slated for March in Boston, together with pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (back, L) and Ryuichi Kihara.

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Figure skating: Kagiyama qualifies for worlds

Yuma Kagiyama speaks during a press conference in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 23, 2024, after winning gold in the men's event at the national figure skating championships in the western Japan city. The victory helped him earn a spot for the world figure skating championships slated for March in Boston.

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Figure skating: Sakamoto qualifies for worlds

Kaori Sakamoto speaks during a press conference in Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 23, 2024, after winning gold in the women's event at the national figure skating championships in the western Japan city. The victory helped her earn a spot for the world figure skating championships slated for March in Boston.

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New PM Dissolves Lower House Of Parliament - Tokyo

This photo taken on October 9, 2024 shows a scene during a plenary session at the lower house of Japan's parliament, in Tokyo, Japan. The lower house of Japan's parliament was officially dissolved on Wednesday, setting the stage for the general election as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to secure his party's lower house majority. The general election is slated to be held on October 27, with campaigning set to begin on October 15. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New PM Dissolves Lower House Of Parliament - Tokyo

Fukushiro Nukaga (1st R, rear row), speaker of the lower house of Japan's parliament, speaks during a plenary session at the lower house, in Tokyo, Japan, October 9, 2024. The lower house of Japan's parliament was officially dissolved on Wednesday, setting the stage for the general election as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to secure his party's lower house majority. The general election is slated to be held on October 27, with campaigning set to begin on October 15. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New PM Dissolves Lower House Of Parliament - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (1st R, front row) attends a plenary session at the lower house of Japan's parliament in Tokyo, Japan, October 9, 2024. The lower house of Japan's parliament was officially dissolved on Wednesday, setting the stage for the general election as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to secure his party's lower house majority. The general election is slated to be held on October 27, with campaigning set to begin on October 15. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dogo Onsen bathhouse to fully resume operations

Photo taken on July 1, 2024, shows the main building of the Dogo Onsen bathhouse in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The bathhouse, deemed a property of national cultural importance, is slated to fully resume operations on July 11 following repair work that lasted about five and a half years.

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1st Chinese Culture Festival kicks off in Hong Kong

STORY: 1st Chinese Culture Festival kicks off in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Culture Festival in Hong Kong 2. various of the dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" STORYLINE: The inaugural Chinese Culture Festival opened on Friday in Hong Kong, with dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" presented by the Beijing Dance Drama and Opera kicking start various cultural events slated through September. "Culture is the source of national cohesion and creativity," said Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive (HKSAR) John Lee in a video speech addressing the opening ceremony. The HKSAR government will capitalize on its role as an important bridge for cultural exchanges between the East and the West, thereby continuously strengthening the global impact and influence of Chinese culture, he said. The opening dance drama captivated the audience on Friday with an

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US: Trump Supporters, Protesters Rally In San Francisco Ahead Of Campaign Fundraiser 2

Supporters lined streets in San Francisco near the venue in the Pacific Heights neighborhood where former President Trump was slated to attend a campaign fundraising event on Thursday, June 6. A smaller group of Trump protesters were also present.

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US: Trump Supporters, Protesters Rally In San Francisco Ahead Of Campaign Fundraiser 3

Supporters lined streets in San Francisco near the venue in the Pacific Heights neighborhood where former President Trump was slated to attend a campaign fundraising event on Thursday, June 6. A smaller group of Trump protesters were also present.

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US: Trump Supporters, Protesters Rally In San Francisco Ahead Of Campaign Fundraiser 5

Supporters lined streets in San Francisco near the venue in the Pacific Heights neighborhood where former President Trump was slated to attend a campaign fundraising event on Thursday, June 6. A smaller group of Trump protesters were also present.

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US: Trump Supporters, Protesters Rally In San Francisco Ahead Of Campaign Fundraiser

Supporters lined streets in San Francisco near the venue in the Pacific Heights neighborhood where former president Trump was slated to attend a campaign fundraising event on Thursday, June 6. A smaller group of Trump protesters were also present.

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See-off ceremony held for taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 mission

STORY: See-off ceremony held for taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 mission SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:30 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: A see-off ceremony for three taikonauts of the Shenzhou-18 crewed space mission was held on Thursday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, according to the China Manned Space Agency. At the command of Xu Xueqiang, commander-in-chief of China's manned space program, taikonauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu set off at 6:10 p.m. (Beijing Time). As of Thursday, the Shenzhou-17 crew has stayed in the orbiting Tiangong space station for nearly six months and is preparing for the arrival of the Shenzhou-18 crew. The Shenzhou-18 spaceship is slated to be launched at 8:59 p.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), and the new crew will stay in orbit for six months. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jiuquan, China. (XHTV)

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China's Honor unveils new mobile phone in Türkiye

STORY: China's Honor unveils new mobile phone in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Honor Magic6 Pro 2. various of Liu Jun, president of Honor Eurasia Multi-Country Region 3. various of Turkish consumers STORYLINE: Chinese smart device manufacturer Honor on Thursday unveiled its latest mobile phone to Turkish consumers during a launch event held in Istanbul, the financial and cultural hub of Türkiye. With its good performance, camera features, and a sleek design, the Honor Magic6 Pro is slated to hit store shelves on April 30. Online orders are already available on Türkiye's e-shopping platforms. Liu Jun, president of Honor Eurasia Multi-Country Region, said at the event that he firmly believed that the model, priced at 59,999 Turkish liras (1,845 U.S. dollars), will provide consumers with fine innovation and premium experience. He also expressed confidence that the model would "make a very

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Kenyan president attends groundbreaking ceremony for Chinese-built stadium

STORY: Kenyan president attends groundbreaking ceremony for Chinese-built stadium SHOOTING DATE: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. The Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by a Chinese company. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as matches, of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "We are here today therefore to demonstrate this commitment by accompanying our promises with investments. The Talanta Sports City represents our determination in action to connect our youth to m

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KENYA-NAIROBI-TALANTA SPORTS CITY-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(24031) -- NAIROBI, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto (L) participates in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya, March 1, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Situated at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi, the Talanta Sports City will have a 60,000-seat FIFA standard professional football stadium to be constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. The project is slated for completion by the end of 2025 and will serve as a main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Xinhua/Li Yahui)