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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

An aerial drone photo shows the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

This photo shows drilling facilities of the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

An aerial drone photo shows the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

An aerial drone photo shows the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

This photo shows the bridge of the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

This photo shows drilling facilities of the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

This photo shows the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

An aerial drone photo shows the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

An aerial drone photo shows the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's First Domestically Designed And Built Deep-Ocean Drilling Vessel - Guangzhou

An aerial drone photo shows the Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, China, on November 17, 2024. The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel with a maximum drilling depth of 11 kilometers was officially commissioned in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Sunday, marking a significant stride to reach where humanity has never ventured before. Photo by Liu Dawei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Serbia ties have become stronger over time, says Chinese envoy

STORY: China-Serbia ties have become stronger over time, says Chinese envoy SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:11 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Serbia 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MING, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia STORYLINE: The ironclad friendship between China and Serbia has been strengthened over time amid the changing international landscape and has continuously shown new vitality, a Chinese envoy has said. China and Serbia have worked hand in hand in the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and in their stride toward modernization, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia Li Ming told Xinhua, adding that the development of the two countries have benefited their people. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI MING, Chinese Ambassador to Serbia "The ironclad friendship between China and Serbia has been strengthened over time amid the changing international landscape and has continuously shown new vitality. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads

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Ocean sanitation station helps safeguard marine environment in China's Xiamen

STORY: Ocean sanitation station helps safeguard marine environment in China's Xiamen SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a mechanic sanitation vessel 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG LIANGHUA, Head of Xiamen Municipal Ocean Sanitation Station STORYLINE: The eastern Chinese coastal city of Xiamen pioneered the establishment of the country's first ocean sanitation station in 1994, marking a significant stride in addressing the challenge of stray marine waste. Over three decades of development, this ocean sanitation station is now equipped with three sanitation docks, eight mechanic sanitation vessels, 48 sanitation boats, and more than 160 staff members. Its operational marine area has expanded to 230 square km from the initial 62 square km. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG LIANGHUA, Head of Xiamen Municipal Ocean Sanitation Station "The vessel we are currently aboard is specifically designed for the collection

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China's role highlighted at COP28 in global climate action

STORY: China's role highlighted at COP28 in global climate action SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Dubai CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views in China 2. various of Chinese NEV production 3. various of forest in China 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Former UN under-secretary-general and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Former UN under-secretary-general and former executive director of the UN Environment Programme 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Spanish climate change expert and professor at the University of Barcelona STORYLINE: As the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) unfolds in Dubai, China stands out as a proactive force in global climate governance, contributing both resolve and wisdom to addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change. China has made significant stride

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(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-EDUCATION-SCHOOL LIFE (CN)

(231118) -- LHASA, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Drolma (C) and her father and sister pasture on the grassland in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Nov. 15, 2023. Sichod Drolma is a student in Grade 8 at Damxung County Middle School. Her home is located in Choden Village of Lungring Township in Damxung County, at the southern foot of the Nyainqentanglha Range, with an average elevation of over 4,000 meters. At school, Sichod Drolma and her 51 classmates are provided with Tibetan-Mandarin bilingual education. Mathematics is the favorite subject of Sichod Drolma. "I feel satisfied when I succeed in solving math problems," the 15-year-old girl said. After evening self-study hours everyday, Sichod Drolma walks back to the dormitory hand in hand with her friends and takes physical exercise. Roommates of Sichod Drolma always enjoy chatting with each other before falling asleep. The Tibetan girl said school is like her second home. The plateau region has made significant stride

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-CONSERVATIVE PARTY-ANNUAL CONFERENCE

(231004) -- MANCHESTER, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride of the United Kingdom (UK) delivers a speech at the Conservative Party's annual conference in Manchester, Britain, Oct. 2, 2023. The Conservative Party's annual conference is held from Oct. 1 to 4. in Manchester. (Xinhua)

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Syrian athletes strive to forge path to glory despite challenges

STORY: Syrian athletes strive to forge path to glory despite challenges DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Syrian weightlifter Man Asaad training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAN ASAAD, Syrian weightlifter 3. various of Syrian wrestler Omar Sarem training 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): OMAR SAREM, Syrian wrestler STORYLINE: Despite the ongoing turmoil in their homeland and the relentless impact of the U.S. and Western sanctions, Syrian athletes are proving that resilience and ambition can triumph over even the harshest challenges. As the upcoming Asian Games is around the corner, the Syrian athletes are gearing up to bring their A-game. They are not just vying for medals; they are striving to reshape perceptions of their homeland with each lift of the barbell, and each stride on the mat. In the al-Fayhaa Sports City in Damascus, Man Asaad, a 29-year-old heavyweight weightlifter who clinched the bronze medal in the +109 kg category at the 2020 Summer

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Afghan staffer makes big stride in China-invested project

STORY: Afghan staffer makes big stride in China-invested project DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a construction site in Kabul 2. various of the auditorium of Kabul University 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): NOOR AZIZ, Interpreter of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team 4. various of a construction site in Kabul 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): NOOR AZIZ, Interpreter of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team 6. various of a construction site in Kabul 7. various of the auditorium of Kabul University 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CAO BINGSEN, Procurement manager of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team STORYLINE: Noor Aziz joined the Afghanistan project team of the China 19th Metallurgical Group Corporation Limited (MCC 19) in 2017, when the company was building the comprehensive teaching building and auditorium of Kabul University. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): NOOR AZIZ, Interpreter of MCC 19's Afghanistan project team "Fortunately, I learned some Chinese language, and the company off

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GREEN ENERGY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230815) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 19, 2020 shows a wind turbine in Hezhang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years. While vigorously developing green energy, Guizhou has also made full use of the land under photovoltaic panels to develop farming and livestock breeding. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GREEN ENERGY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230815) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers produce photovoltaic modules at the workshop of a new energy company in Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 19, 2023. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years. While vigorously developing green energy, Guizhou has also made full use of the land under photovoltaic panels to develop farming and livestock breeding. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GREEN ENERGY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230815) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers produce photovoltaic modules at the workshop of a new energy company in Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 19, 2023. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years. While vigorously developing green energy, Guizhou has also made full use of the land under photovoltaic panels to develop farming and livestock breeding. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GREEN ENERGY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230815) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Plants of potatoes are grown under the photovoltaic panels at a photovoltaic power plant in Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 20, 2023. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years. While vigorously developing green energy, Guizhou has also made full use of the land under photovoltaic panels to develop farming and livestock breeding. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GREEN ENERGY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230815) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 20, 2023 shows a photovoltaic power plant in Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years. While vigorously developing green energy, Guizhou has also made full use of the land under photovoltaic panels to develop farming and livestock breeding. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GREEN ENERGY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230815) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 19, 2020 shows wind turbines in Hezhang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years. While vigorously developing green energy, Guizhou has also made full use of the land under photovoltaic panels to develop farming and livestock breeding. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GREEN ENERGY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230815) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers produce photovoltaic modules at the workshop of a new energy company in Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 19, 2023. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years. While vigorously developing green energy, Guizhou has also made full use of the land under photovoltaic panels to develop farming and livestock breeding. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-GREEN ENERGY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230815) -- GUIYANG, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 20, 2023 shows a photovoltaic power plant in Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou has seized the opportunity and made big stride in the development of new energy industry, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, in recent years. While vigorously developing green energy, Guizhou has also made full use of the land under photovoltaic panels to develop farming and livestock breeding. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CHINA-INVESTED PROJECT-AFGHAN STAFFER

(230815) -- KABUL, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan employee works at the construction site of a China-funded housing complex in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan staffer makes big stride in China-invested project" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CHINA-INVESTED PROJECT-AFGHAN STAFFER

(230815) -- KABUL, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan employee works at the construction site of a China-funded housing complex in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan staffer makes big stride in China-invested project" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CHINA-INVESTED PROJECT-AFGHAN STAFFER

(230815) -- KABUL, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan employee works at the construction site of a China-funded housing complex in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan staffer makes big stride in China-invested project" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CHINA-INVESTED PROJECT-AFGHAN STAFFER

(230815) -- KABUL, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Afghan employees work at the construction site of a China-funded housing complex in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Afghan staffer makes big stride in China-invested project" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-NEW ENERGY INDUSTRY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230717) -- GUIYANG, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Villagers plant hot peppers under the photovoltaic (PV) panels in Xinqiao Town of Anlong County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 5, 2023. Guizhou has made big stride in the development of new energy industry in recent years, and also developed farming and livestock breeding by making the most of the areas under PV panels. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-NEW ENERGY INDUSTRY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230717) -- GUIYANG, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 6, 2023 shows a photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Ertang Town of Weining Yi, Hui and Miao Autonomous County in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou has made big stride in the development of new energy industry in recent years, and also developed farming and livestock breeding by making the most of the areas under PV panels. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-NEW ENERGY INDUSTRY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230717) -- GUIYANG, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Oxen rest on a grassland under wind power turbines in Xueshan Town of Weining Yi, Hui and Miao Autonomous County in southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 13, 2023. Guizhou has made big stride in the development of new energy industry in recent years, and also developed farming and livestock breeding by making the most of the areas under PV panels. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-NEW ENERGY INDUSTRY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230717) -- GUIYANG, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 6, 2023 shows a photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Ertang Town of Weining Yi, Hui and Miao Autonomous County in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou has made big stride in the development of new energy industry in recent years, and also developed farming and livestock breeding by making the most of the areas under PV panels. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-NEW ENERGY INDUSTRY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230717) -- GUIYANG, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows sheep grazing on a grassland under wind power turbines in Xueshan Town of Weining Yi, Hui and Miao Autonomous County in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou has made big stride in the development of new energy industry in recent years, and also developed farming and livestock breeding by making the most of the areas under PV panels. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-NEW ENERGY INDUSTRY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230717) -- GUIYANG, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sheep graze on a grassland under wind power turbines in Xueshan Town of Weining Yi, Hui and Miao Autonomous County in southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 13, 2023. Guizhou has made big stride in the development of new energy industry in recent years, and also developed farming and livestock breeding by making the most of the areas under PV panels. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-NEW ENERGY INDUSTRY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(230717) -- GUIYANG, July 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows a photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Xinqiao Town of Anlong County in southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou has made big stride in the development of new energy industry in recent years, and also developed farming and livestock breeding by making the most of the areas under PV panels. By the end of June 2023, the total installed capacity of new energy in Guizhou had reached 21.81 million kilowatts. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

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Türkiye starts delivery of natural gas from Black Sea field

STORY: Türkiye starts delivery of natural gas from Black Sea field DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish natural gas facilities in Filyos, Zonguldak (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of commissioning ceremony in Filyos, Zonguldak (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aimed at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. The gas, shipped from a depth of 2,200 meters at the offshore Sakarya field via a 170-kilometer-long subsea pipeline and through various compression plants, was delivered to the newly constructed Filyos land facility located in the northern Zonguldak province. Attending a commissioning ceremony of Black Sea natural gas in Zonguldak, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye is "taking a historic step toward energy independence." "With great efforts and stride, the natural gas disco

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Japan's Takeuchi races in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan takes in stride her second run in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi races in women's snowboard slalom prelim

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan takes in stride her second run during the Winter Olympics women's snowboard parallel slalom qualifying round at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi came in 13th place and advanced to the 1/8 finals.

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Takeuchi takes snowboarding giant slalom semis in stride

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese snowboarder Tomoka Takeuchi takes in stride her second run in the women's parallel giant slalom semifinals at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 19, 2014. Takeuchi won the silver medal.

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Baruto takes another step toward ozeki at Spring tourney

OSAKA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (R) thrusts out ozeki Miyabiyama on the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 26, 2010. Baruto took a giant stride toward promotion to ozeki with an impressive 12th win at the 15-day meet.

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Kotooshu beats Hakuho in Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu (L) makes another major stride toward promotion to sumo's second rank of ozeki, forcing out Mongolian komusubi Hakuho on the second attempt after ringside judges could not decide on a winner in the first bout.

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Maruyama closes in on 1st title at Fujisankei Classic

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan - Daisuke Maruyama took a huge stride toward his first tour title after a flurry of birdies on the back nine gave him a 6-under-par 65 and a seven-stroke lead at the Fujisankei Classic at Fujizakura Country Club on Sept. 3.

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Asashoryu edges closer to New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) took another major stride toward capturing his first Emperor's Cup of 2005 by upending Kotonowaka for an 11th win at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. The unbeaten Mongolian quickly disposed of the towering maegashira with an arm-bar throw in the day's finale.

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Asashoryu on course for autumn title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu takes a major stride toward his fourth Emperor's Cup as he snatches his 11th victory from Miyabiyama at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kukugikan on Sept. 17.

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Oba takes 1st-round lead at Itoen Ladies golf

CHONAN, Japan - Michie Oba (L) takes a stride towards her third tour victory of the year after shooting a 4-under-par 68 to grab sole possession of the lead after the first round of the Itoen Ladies golf tournament at the Great Island Club in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 9, 2001. Oba was followed by Japan's veteran Ayako Okamoto (R), England's Laura Davies and Taiwan's Tseng Hsiu-feng.

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Shipping to decarbonize in its stride: European Commissioner for Transport

STORY: Shipping to decarbonize in its stride: European Commissioner for Transport DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference that Adina Valean, European Commissioner for Transport attending 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADINA VALEAN, European Commissioner for Transport 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADINA VALEAN, European Commissioner for Transport 4. various of the first day of the Posidonia international shipping exhibition STORYLINE: The international shipping industry will take the decarbonization in its stride and move on from COVID, European Commissioner for Transport Adina Valean said on Monday in Athens. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADINA VALEAN, European Commissioner for Transport "The sector will take the decarbonization in its stride and move on from COVID, learning from the experience." Valean made the remarks at a press conference before attending the opening of Posidonia, a major international shipping exhibition. According to

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Asashoryu edges closer to New Year title

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) took another major stride toward capturing his first Emperor's Cup of 2005 by upending Kotonowaka for an 11th win at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. The unbeaten Mongolian quickly disposed of the towering maegashira with an arm-bar throw in the day's finale. (Kyodo)

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Maruyama closes in on 1st title at Fujisankei Classic

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan - Daisuke Maruyama took a huge stride toward his first tour title after a flurry of birdies on the back nine gave him a 6-under-par 65 and a seven-stroke lead at the Fujisankei Classic at Fujizakura Country Club on Sept. 3. (Kyodo)

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Kotooshu beats Hakuho in Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu (L) makes another major stride toward promotion to sumo's second rank of ozeki, forcing out Mongolian komusubi Hakuho on the second attempt after ringside judges could not decide on a winner in the first bout. (Kyodo)