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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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Chrismas Opening At BHV Store - Paris

CEO SGM and owner of BHV Frederic Merlin and director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during Christmas opening at BHV store in Paris, France on November 18, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS

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Chrismas Opening At BHV Store - Paris

CEO SGM and owner of BHV Frederic Merlin during Christmas opening at BHV store in Paris, France on November 18, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS

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Chrismas Opening At BHV Store - Paris

CEO SGM and owner of BHV Frederic Merlin during Christmas opening at BHV store in Paris, France on November 18, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS

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Chrismas Opening At BHV Store - Paris

CEO SGM and owner of BHV Frederic Merlin during Christmas opening at BHV store in Paris, France on November 18, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press with director of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) department store Karl-Stephane Cottendin during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Opening Day of Shein First Physical Store at BHV - Paris

Frederic Merlin, president of the Societe des Grands Magasins (SGM) and owner of BHV (Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville) speaks to the press during the opening of Asian e-commerce giant Shein's first physical store at the BHV department store in Paris, France on November 5, 2025. Asian e-commerce giant Shein, a Singapore-based company that was originally founded in China. This store opening is very controversial. Shein has committed to "fully cooperate" with the French judicial authorities while investigations were launched after the French anti-fraud unit reported that she was selling sexual dolls similar to children, and said that he was ready to disclose the names of the people who bought them. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling forl a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis PRezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling forl a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis PRezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

PCF senator for Paris Ian Brossat and Socialistes et Apparentes' MP Emmanuel Gregoire during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling forl a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis PRezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling forl a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis PRezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling forl a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis PRezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Deputy Mayor of Paris responsible for trade issues Nicolas Bonnet Oulaldj speaking during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis PRezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of the transformation of public spaces, transport, mobility, street regulations and roads David Belliard speaking during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

PCF senator for Paris Ian Brossat and Socialistes et Apparentes' MP Emmanuel Gregoire during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

PCF senator for Paris Ian Brossat speaking during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Deputy Mayor of Paris responsible for trade issues Nicolas Bonnet Oulaldj speaking during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis PRezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes' MP Emmanuel Gregoire during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Deputy Mayor of Paris responsible for trade issues Nicolas Bonnet Oulaldj speaking during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

Press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling forl a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis PRezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Call for Strike Against Shein Partnership At BHV Store - Paris

PCF senator for Paris Ian Brossat speaking during press conference of BHV inter-union committee which is calling for a strike to express its opposition to the partnership between Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein and Société des Grands Magasins (SGM), owner of BHV (Bazar de l' Hotel de Ville) on Friday October 10, 2025 in Paris, France. In a leaflet, the unions representing BHV and the Galeries Lafayette franchise stores belonging to the SGM group (CFDT, CFTC, CFE-CGC, CGT, Sud-Solidaires) are calling for ‘the removal of the Shein brand, which contributes nothing to turnover and damages the image of French brands and BHV’. Photo by Denis Prezat/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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At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

The owner of the Todolar hardware store shows the store's facilities after the passage of the DANA, on November 6, 2024, in Pedralba, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. Pedralba is a municipality in Valencia in the Serranos region of just over 3,000 inhabitants whose streets are still waterlogged with mud. The Military Emergency Unit (UME), together with volunteers empty houses and check their structures for damage that may affect the safety of the neighbors, as well as accumulate water and mud to clear the streets. The municipality has had to lament the death of three inhabitants as a consequence of the DANA. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's 1st 7-Eleven store

Kenji Yamamoto, owner of Japan's first 7-Eleven convenience store, which opened on May 15, 1974, poses for a photo in front of the outlet in Tokyo on May 7, 2014.

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T?RKIYE-ISTANBUL-GRAND BAZAAR

(240716) -- ISTANBUL, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A jewelry store owner displays goods 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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Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

STORY: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up SHOOTING TIME: April-May 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): VANG VAN DAT, Vietnamese tour guide 3. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHONG YUANJIAN, Chinese tourist 5. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LUO JINGWEN, Store owner in Hekou County, Yunnan 7. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): PAN YUXIAN, Sales manager of a travel agency in Hekou County, Yunnan STORYLINE: China is witnessing a notable surge in China-Vietnam cross-border tourism. The influx of Vietnamese tourists in southwest China's Yunnan Province and south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where the major China-Vietnam border ports are located

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Tea industry drives rural revitalization in Metok in China's Xizang

STORY: Tea industry drives rural revitalization in Metok in China's Xizang SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea plantations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN CHUNHUA, Owner of a local store 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU JIACHUN, Local official STORYLINE: Tea cultivation has helped boost rural revitalization in Geling Village in China's Xizang in recent years. Since the beginning of spring, villagers have been busy picking tea leaves in the plantations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN CHUNHUA, Owner of a local store "Tea is hailed as the 'golden leaf' of Metok. Today it's raining. Actually, it rains regularly here. They all go to pick tea leaves and they're not afraid of hard work. They go early in the morning, and some even wear headlamps to go tea picking." Geling was once inaccessible due to its rugged terrain and dense forests. However, the opening of the Metok Highway in 2013 significantly improved con

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Turkish investors flock to gold amid Middle East turmoils

STORY: Turkish investors flock to gold amid Middle East turmoils SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aerial view of Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of Kuyumcukent, the center of the jewelry industry in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): FARUK MUTLU, Turkish citizen 4. various of people buying gold from a jewelry store in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RIZA GOKAY TUGSAVROL, Owner of Harem Gold 6. various of gold information 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with the Ekoturk broadcaster STORYLINE: Faruk Mutlu, a Turkish citizen, stepped into a bustling jewelry store in Türkiye's vibrant city of Istanbul. Armed with his savings, he resolved to convert them into gold, an alternative he deems "always valuable." With the escalating tensions in the Middle East at the beginning of last week, rumors swirled of an imminent rise in gold prices, prompting Mutlu to seize the opportu

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Italian chef aspires to forge friendship with Chinese via food

STORY: Italian chef aspires to forge friendship with Chinese via food SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italian chef Maurice making pizza 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MAURICE, Pizza store owner in Nanning STORYLINE: Italian chef Maurice, who is running a pizza store in the southern Chinese city of Nanning, hopes to use food as a bridge of people-to-people exchanges between countries. SOUNDBITE (English): MAURICE, Pizza store owner in Nanning "These are our pizzas. Our store is called 'Call Me Pizza.' I called it 'Call Me Pizza,' because I think it's a funny name, easy to remember. We've been open in this location for 5 months. We are slowly, slowly growing and getting new customers every day. Our cuisine is a little bit different from local food. I think many cuisines from around the world coming here to Nanning is a nice thing because it's bringing people closer together. When you know somebody's c

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Turks' "dessert after Iftar" tradition prevails despite rising prices

STORY: Turks' "dessert after Iftar" tradition prevails despite rising prices SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): GOKHAN GUNDOGDU, Store manager 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): ZAFER YILMAZ, Local resident STORYLINE: In the production center of a dessert maker in Istanbul's Karakoy neighborhood, there was an extraordinary flurry of activity. Baklava trays were being loaded into the ovens one after the other while apprentices diligently poured syrup over the freshly baked delicacies. The impetus behind this sweet rush was to meet the surging demand from Turks, known for their sweet tooth since Ottoman times, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Established in 1843, Karakoy Gu

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Fresh fruits, vegetables delivered to remote villages in SW China's Xizang

STORY: Fresh fruits, vegetables delivered to remote villages in SW China's Xizang SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 2-6, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sales stores for fruit and vegetable distribution 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DONDRUP, Staff with Xainza Supply and Marketing Cooperative 3. various of the sales stores for fruit and vegetable distribution 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): SHERAB GYATSO, Owner of a direct sales store STORYLINE: The Xainza County in Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, is situated at an average elevation of 4,700 meters. Covering an area of over 25,000 square kilometers, the county has a population of only 23,000 people, among which more than 20,000 are herders. Traditionally, local herders' diet relies on meat and tea, lacking fruits and vegetables, due to the region's high altitude and remoteness. To address this, the local authorities initiated a pilot project in 2019, ensuring the delivery o

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-ONLINE SHOPPING FESTIVAL

(231111) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee sells goods via livestreaming at the Beautiful Pearl Store in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2023. Located in North Jakarta, Asemka is a well-known small commodity wholesale market center in Indonesia. Merchants here are busier on the occasion of "Double Eleven" shopping festival, a date promoted as a shopping spree on Nov. 11 in recent years and has gradually become a new "tradition" in Indonesia. At a small wholesale outlet called "Beautiful Pearl Store," employees are hectic handling orders and parcels. Most goods dealt at the store are imported from Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces in China, according to shop owner Benson. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-ONLINE SHOPPING FESTIVAL

(231111) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee transports parcels at the Beautiful Pearl Store in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2023. Located in North Jakarta, Asemka is a well-known small commodity wholesale market center in Indonesia. Merchants here are busier on the occasion of "Double Eleven" shopping festival, a date promoted as a shopping spree on Nov. 11 in recent years and has gradually become a new "tradition" in Indonesia. At a small wholesale outlet called "Beautiful Pearl Store," employees are hectic handling orders and parcels. Most goods dealt at the store are imported from Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces in China, according to shop owner Benson. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-ONLINE SHOPPING FESTIVAL

(231111) -- JAKARTA, Nov. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees transport parcels at the Beautiful Pearl Store in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2023. Located in North Jakarta, Asemka is a well-known small commodity wholesale market center in Indonesia. Merchants here are busier on the occasion of "Double Eleven" shopping festival, a date promoted as a shopping spree on Nov. 11 in recent years and has gradually become a new "tradition" in Indonesia. At a small wholesale outlet called "Beautiful Pearl Store," employees are hectic handling orders and parcels. Most goods dealt at the store are imported from Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces in China, according to shop owner Benson. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)