China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

US: Alaska Air IT Outage Grounds Flights for Hours, Forcing Flight Cancellations

Alaska Airlines restored operations on Friday, October 24, after a major technology outage on Thursday grounded flights nationwide, causing over 400 cancellations and disrupting travel for more than 49,000 passengers. The airline confirmed the system outage was not a cyber attack but has not provided details on its cause, marking the second such incident this year. This video shows the chaos and the large amount of luggage at the baggage claim area at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, caused by the system failure.

Japan: Heavy Rain, Flooding Hit Sea of Japan Coast, Prompting Weather Alerts

A storm system moved through a wide area along the Sea of Japan coast on Tuesday, August 12, prompting weather alerts for heavy rain, flooding and mudslides, and causing travel disruptions. This video shows a large amount of rainwater flowing down a cliff in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.

Apollo 13 Return

Apollo 13 Return

Hickham AFB, HI - (FILE) -- United States President Richard M. Nixon, right center, and the Apollo 13 crew salute U.S. flag during the post-mission ceremonies at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Earlier, the astronauts John Swigert, right, Jim Lovell, left center, and Fred W. Haise, left, were presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom by the Chief Executive. Apollo 13, launched on April 11, 1970, was NASA's third manned mission to the moon. Two days later on April 13 while the mission was en route to the moon, a fault in the electrical system of one of the Service Module's oxygen tanks produced an explosion that caused both oxygen tanks to fail and also led to a loss of electrical power. The command module remained functional on its own batteries and oxygen tank, but these were usable only during the last hours of the mission. The crew shut down the Command Module and used the Lunar Module as a "lifeboat" during the return trip to earth. Despite great hardship caused by limited power, loss of cabin heat, and

US: Kayaking Down Highway as Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding, Road Closures in Arkansas

A storm system battered a large part of the Midwest and South on Sunday, April 6. Heavy rain caused flooding and highway closures in Arkansas. This video shows people kayaking down flooded I-57 in Pulaski County.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed 2

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

US: Season’s First Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow To Pennsylvania

A winter storm system brought rain and several inches of snow to much of the East Coast on Friday, November 22. In Pennsylvania, the season's first heavy snowfall knocked down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power.

Jiu Jitsu PON XXI Contest in Sumatra - Indonesia

Jiu Jitsu PON XXI Contest in Sumatra - Indonesia

East Java Jiu-Jitsu athlete, Ilma Yeni Megawati (Blue) breaking down the defense system of DKI Jakarta athlete, Simone Julia (Red) in the -77 kg women's the newaza match at National Sports Week (PON) the XXI/2024 at the Martial Art Arena-Sports Center, Deli Serdang, Indonesia on September 19, 2024. In the end of the fight, the gold medal was won by Ilma Yeni Megawati while Simone Julia won a silver medal in Jakarta. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jiu Jitsu PON XXI Contest in Sumatra - Indonesia

Jiu Jitsu PON XXI Contest in Sumatra - Indonesia

East Java Jiu-Jitsu athlete, Ilma Yeni Megawati (Blue) breaking down the defense system of DKI Jakarta athlete, Simone Julia (Red) in the -77 kg women's the newaza match at National Sports Week (PON) the XXI/2024 at the Martial Art Arena-Sports Center, Deli Serdang, Indonesia on September 19, 2024. In the end of the fight, the gold medal was won by Ilma Yeni Megawati while Simone Julia won a silver medal in Jakarta. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mexico: Torrential Rain And Floods Wreak Havoc In Culiacán

A storm system brought torrential rain to Culiacán on Monday, August 19, wreaking havoc. Several vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, trees and power lines were knocked down, and homes and businesses were damaged.

Real Estate Market in China

Real Estate Market in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Residential complexes in Pudong New Area in Shanghai, China, Aug 7, 2024. According to China's real estate index system hundred city Price index, in July 2024, the average price of secondhand residential buildings in hundred cities was 14,653 yuan/square meter, down 0.74% from the previous month, the decline expanded by 0.01 percentage points from June, and it has fallen for 27 consecutive months, with a year-on-year decline of 6.58%.

Real Estate Market in China

Real Estate Market in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Residential complexes in Pudong New Area in Shanghai, China, Aug 7, 2024. According to China's real estate index system hundred city Price index, in July 2024, the average price of secondhand residential buildings in hundred cities was 14,653 yuan/square meter, down 0.74% from the previous month, the decline expanded by 0.01 percentage points from June, and it has fallen for 27 consecutive months, with a year-on-year decline of 6.58%.

Real Estate Market in China

Real Estate Market in China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 7, 2024 - Residential complexes in Pudong New Area in Shanghai, China, Aug 7, 2024. According to China's real estate index system hundred city Price index, in July 2024, the average price of secondhand residential buildings in hundred cities was 14,653 yuan/square meter, down 0.74% from the previous month, the decline expanded by 0.01 percentage points from June, and it has fallen for 27 consecutive months, with a year-on-year decline of 6.58%.

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2024 - A new spray cooling system is set up on the first floor of Nanjing Station South Square to cool down tourists in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 2, 2024.

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2024 - A new spray cooling system is set up on the first floor of Nanjing Station South Square to cool down tourists in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 2, 2024.

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2024 - A new spray cooling system is set up on the first floor of Nanjing Station South Square to cool down tourists in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 2, 2024.

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2024 - A new spray cooling system is set up on the first floor of Nanjing Station South Square to cool down tourists in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 2, 2024.

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

Spray Cooling System at Nanjing Station

NANJING, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2024 - A new spray cooling system is set up on the first floor of Nanjing Station South Square to cool down tourists in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 2, 2024.

US: Fast-Moving Storm Batters Greater Boston, Bringing Heavy Rains

A fast-moving storm moved through Greater Boston on Friday, June 14, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and gusty winds. Damage by fallen trees was reported in Arlington and other places around the area.

US: Fast-Moving Storm Batters Greater Boston, Bringing Heavy Rains 2

A fast-moving storm moved through Greater Boston on Friday, June 14, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and gusty winds. Damage by fallen trees was reported in Arlington and other places around the area.

Latest on Middle East: Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province

STORY: Latest on Middle East: Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tehran STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tehran "Three explosions have been heard northeast of Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday. The official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that Iran activated its air defense system over several cities. Iranian Army's Chief Commander Mousavi said on Friday that the explosions heard in the central province of Isfahan (earlier) were due to the shooting down of a number of 'flying objects' by the country's air defense. Restrictions imposed on Friday morning on the operation of a number of airports in several Iranian cities including Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz have been lifted, (IRNA said.) 'There was no damage to Iran's nuc

Cable car accident kills 1, wounds 17 in Türkiye's Antalya

STORY: Cable car accident kills 1, wounds 17 in Türkiye's Antalya SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: ANTALYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cable car accident site in Antalya and rescue efforts (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: One person was killed and 17 others injured late Friday when a cable car smashed into a pole in Türkiye's southern resort province of Antalya, the country's Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said Saturday. The injured have been subsequently hospitalized, the health minister said on social media platform X. Dozens of people were stranded in mid-air in many other pods for hours because the entire system had to be shut down by local authorities. A total of 137 people have been rescued, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported, noting the individual killed was a 54-year-old Turkish man and that among the injured were two children. Emergency service workers were still on-site on Saturday afternoon to rescue

CHINA-CHONGQING-MIAO ETHNIC GROUP-LANGUAGE-EDUCATION (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-MIAO ETHNIC GROUP-LANGUAGE-EDUCATION (CN)

(240301) -- CHONGQING, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Wu Jing teaching the Miao language to third-graders at Minzu Primary School in Minzu Village, Meijiang Township, Xiushan Tujia and Miao Autonomous County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Feb. 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Passing down language without writing system to schoolkids in Miao ethnic village" (Xinhua/Zhou Siyu)

CHINA-CHONGQING-MIAO ETHNIC GROUP-LANGUAGE-EDUCATION (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-MIAO ETHNIC GROUP-LANGUAGE-EDUCATION (CN)

(240301) -- CHONGQING, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Wu Jing teaching the Miao language to third-graders at Minzu Primary School in Minzu Village, Meijiang Township, Xiushan Tujia and Miao Autonomous County in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Feb. 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Passing down language without writing system to schoolkids in Miao ethnic village" (Xinhua/Zhou Siyu)

Japan: Strong Winds Blow Parts Of Station Building Roof Off In Shinjuku, Tokyo

A winter low-pressure system brought strong winds to the Kanto region on Tuesday, February 27, with high waves hitting coastal areas, gusts knocking down streetlights and causing walls to topple over in Tokyo. The video shows a repair team working on fixing the roof of the Seibu Shinjuku Station.

Japan: Strong Winds Blow Signboard Off Building In Ikebukuro, Tokyo

A winter low-pressure system brought strong winds to the Kanto region on Tuesday, February 27, with high waves hitting coastal areas, gusts knocking down streetlights and causing walls to topple over in Tokyo. The video shows winds blowing signboard off a building in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and firefighters at site dealing with the incident.

Japan: Strong Winds Blow Wall Panels Off Structure At Construction Site In Tokyo

A winter low-pressure system brought strong winds to the Kanto region on Tuesday, February 27, with high waves hitting coastal areas, gusts knocking down streetlights and causing walls to topple over in Tokyo. The video shows winds blowing wall panels off a structure on a construction site in Tokyo. Some of the panels fell on vehicles on the adjacent parking lot.

Australian student visa rejection rate rises

STORY: Australian student visa rejection rate rises SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of international students in Canberra 2. various of the Australian National University campus STORYLINE: According to the latest Australian government data, 80.9 percent of total international student visa applications in the six months to December 2023 were approved -- down from 86 percent in the financial year 2022-23 and 91.5 percent in 2021-22. It marks the lowest approval rate since 2005-06. The fall coincided with the December release of the government's new migration strategy, which places an emphasis on greater scrutiny for student visa applicants to end exploitation of the immigration system. Under the overhaul, colleges and universities have been placed into three tiers based on their history of visa fraud or other problems with international students. Those in tier one, including Australia's largest universities, ar

US: Multi-Day Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow To Arizona, Shutting Down Interstates

A multi-day winter storm dumped heavy snow on central and northern Arizona, with up to 2 feet of snow falling in the mountain area on Thursday, February 8. Interstates 40 and 17 in and around Flagstaff were closed due to the snow.

US: Multi-Day Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow To Arizona, Shutting Down Interstates 2

A multi-day winter storm dumped heavy snow on central and northern Arizona, with up to 2 feet of snow falling in the mountain area on Thursday, February 8. Interstates 40 and 17 in and around Flagstaff were closed due to the snow.

US: Heavy Snowfall Causes Whiteout Conditions In Arizona 2

A multi-day winter storm dumped heavy snow on Arizona, causing whiteout conditions in some places and shutting down Interstates 40 and 17 in and around Flagstaff on Thursday, February 8.

US: Heavy Snowfall Causes Whiteout Conditions In Arizona

A multi-day winter storm dumped heavy snow on central and northern Arizona, causing whiteout conditions in some places and shutting down Interstates 40 and 17 in and around Flagstaff on Thursday, February 8.

TOGO-ANIE-CHINA-WATER PROJECT

TOGO-ANIE-CHINA-WATER PROJECT

(240121) -- ANIE, Jan. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers play in water to cool themselves down in an irrigation canal in Anie, Togo, Jan. 14, 2024. An irrigation system and a reservoir, both part of the SINTO sugar factory project, ensure an abundant water supply for the factory's sugarcane crop and also extend their benefits to the thriving community of Anie. As a collaborative development project between China and Togo, the SINTO sugar factory was formally handed over to the Togolese government in 1987. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

New York City declares state of emergency as storms cause flooding, damage

STORY: New York City declares state of emergency as storms cause flooding, damage DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flooded streets 2. various of not-in-service subways STORYLINE: New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared on Friday a state of emergency across New York City, Long Island, and surrounding area after torrential storms flooded subways and streets and delayed flights. Ophelia's remnants soaked New York City with heavy rain early Friday, and caused flash flooding in parts of the city. A flood watch is in effect through 6 a.m. Saturday for the entire tri-state - New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour expected at times. Strong storms have shut down swaths of the Big Apple's subway system, flooded some streets and highways, and cut off access to at least one terminal at the LaGuardia Airport. A number of subway lines were suspended Friday morning with other lines suspending s

Boreal forests likely to become savanna after wildfire if climate changes: Canadian scientist

STORY: Boreal forests likely to become savanna after wildfire if climate changes: Canadian scientist DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Paul Beckwith being interviewed 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL BECKWITH, Former assistant professor at the University of Ottawa 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAUL BECKWITH, Former assistant professor at the University of Ottawa STORYLINE: The boreal forests in Canada's wildfire region will likely not regrow if the climate there has changed, a Canadian climate system scientist has warned. "We can't assume that when a forest burns down it will be replaced over time by another forest," Paul Beckwith told Xinhua in a recent interview, explaining that if the annual temperatures have changed and the precipitation in that region has also changed and reduced, the region where the forests used to be will become savanna, mostly grasslands with the odd, isolated trees, or just pure grasslands. Formerly an assistant pr

People's Bank of China

People's Bank of China

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2023 - A citizen walks past the Hangzhou Central branch of the People's Bank of China in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, June 13, 2023. On the same day, the People's Bank of China issued an announcement that in order to maintain reasonable and abundant liquidity in the banking system, on June 13, 2 billion 7-day reverse repurchase operations were carried out by interest rate bidding, and the winning interest rate was 1.9%, down 10 basis points from the previous trading day, and the first reduction since mid-August 2022.

People's Bank of China

People's Bank of China

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2023 - Citizens walk past the Hangzhou Central branch of the People's Bank of China in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, June 13, 2023. On the same day, the People's Bank of China issued an announcement that in order to maintain reasonable and abundant liquidity in the banking system, on June 13, 2 billion 7-day reverse repurchase operations were carried out by interest rate bidding, and the winning interest rate was 1.9%, down 10 basis points from the previous trading day, and the first reduction since mid-August 2022.

People's Bank of China

People's Bank of China

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2023 - A citizen rides past the Hangzhou Central branch of the People's Bank of China on June 13, 2023. On the same day, the People's Bank of China issued an announcement that in order to maintain reasonable and abundant liquidity in the banking system, on June 13, 2 billion 7-day reverse repurchase operations were carried out by interest rate bidding, and the winning interest rate was 1.9%, down 10 basis points from the previous trading day, and the first reduction since mid-August 2022.

People's Bank of China

People's Bank of China

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 13, 2023 - Photo taken on June 13, 2023 shows the logo of the People's Bank of China in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, the People's Bank of China issued an announcement that in order to maintain reasonable and abundant liquidity in the banking system, on June 13, 2 billion 7-day reverse repurchase operations were carried out by interest rate bidding, and the winning interest rate was 1.9%, down 10 basis points from the previous trading day, and the first reduction since mid-August 2022.

Russia's border region under drone attacks

STORY: Russia's border region under drone attacks DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of footage released on Tuesday of counter-terrorist operations in Belgorod (Courtesy of Russian Ministry of Defense) STORYLINE: Drones were shot down by the air defense system over Russia's Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, the region's governor said on Tuesday. According to preliminary data, there are no victims and the consequences on the ground are being clarified, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a Telegram post, without disclosing if the drones were launched by Ukraine. He said that the Grayvoron district and the Borisov district of the Belgorod region suffered drone attacks, which caused damage to several private residential buildings. The Belgorod region, located next to Ukraine's Kharkov region, has recently been a center of hostilities. A Ukrainian Armed Forces "sabotage and reconnaissance group" broke into the Belgorod region on Monday

Distribution system breakdown triggers power outage across Pakistan

STORY: Distribution system breakdown triggers power outage across Pakistan DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views in Pakistan STORYLINE: Millions of Pakistanis encountered power outage on Monday morning after the power distribution system of the South Asian country broke down, said the ministry of energy. The energy ministry said in a statement the countrywide power breakdown was triggered after the frequency of the national grid decreased suddenly. "According to initial reports, the system frequency of the national grid system decreased at 07:34 in the morning, which resulted in a widespread breakdown in the power system," said the ministry. The ministry added that efforts were underway on a fast track to restore the system as early as possible. According to local reports, all major cities including the capital Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta have lost power supply completely. Xinhua News Agency correspondents

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-POWER OUTAGE

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-POWER OUTAGE

(230124) -- ISLAMABAD, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2023 shows a dark street during a countrywide power outage in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. Millions of Pakistanis encountered power outage on Monday morning after the power distribution system of the South Asian country broke down, said the ministry of energy. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-POWER OUTAGE

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-POWER OUTAGE

(230124) -- ISLAMABAD, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man crosses a dark street holding an electric torch during a countrywide power outage in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, Jan. 23, 2023. Millions of Pakistanis encountered power outage on Monday morning after the power distribution system of the South Asian country broke down, said the ministry of energy. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-POWER OUTAGE

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-POWER OUTAGE

(230124) -- ISLAMABAD, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A butcher works at a meat shop during a countrywide power outage in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, Jan. 23, 2023. Millions of Pakistanis encountered power outage on Monday morning after the power distribution system of the South Asian country broke down, said the ministry of energy. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

PAKISTAN-HYDERABAD-POWER-OUTAGE

PAKISTAN-HYDERABAD-POWER-OUTAGE

(230123) -- HYDERABAD, Jan. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A shopkeeper starts a generator during a countrywide power outage in Hyderabad, Pakistan, Jan. 23, 2023. Millions of Pakistanis encountered power outage on Monday morning after the power distribution system of the South Asian country broke down, said the ministry of energy. (Str/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-HYDERABAD-POWER-OUTAGE

PAKISTAN-HYDERABAD-POWER-OUTAGE

(230123) -- HYDERABAD, Jan. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2023 shows an empty amusement park during a countrywide power outage in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Millions of Pakistanis encountered power outage on Monday morning after the power distribution system of the South Asian country broke down, said the ministry of energy. (Str/Xinhua)

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-SPECTATORS

(SP)AUSTRALIA-MELBOURNE-TENNIS-AUSTRALIAN OPEN-SPECTATORS

(230116) -- SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children cool down in front of a water mist system at Melbourne Park during the 2013 Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

North China's Shanxi promotes resumption of work, production

STORY: North China's Shanxi promotes resumption of work, production DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of malls in Taiyuan 2. various of factories in Taiyuan STORYLINE: North China's Shanxi Province has recently introduced 20 specific measures to help market players resume work and production following the country's adjustment of its COVID-19 response. The measures include optimizing assistance services, providing technical support, conducting inclusive and prudent supervision, and cracking down on illegal activities related to the pandemic, according to the Shanxi provincial market supervision administration. In terms of optimizing assistance services, Shanxi now requires governments at all levels to pay regular visits to market entities to actively help them solve practical difficulties in the resumption of work and production. Shanxi has established a working system to connect individually-owned businesses and explored classified s