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Wife of Finnish president

Suzanne Innes-Stubb, wife of Finnish President Alexander Stubb, speaks about women's empowerment during an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 11, 2025. On June 9, she visited an Ishikawa Prefecture high school, where she taught English during the early 1990s.

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Finnish president and wife in Japan

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne visit Rokusei High School in Nakanoto, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 9, 2025. Suzanne Innes-Stubb taught English to students at the prefectural high school during the early 1990s.

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Finnish president and wife in Japan

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (C) and his wife Suzanne pose for a photo with Hakui Mayor Hiroichi Kishi at a library in the Ishikawa Prefecture city, central Japan, on June 9, 2025, after donating 80 books from the Moomin series. Suzanne Innes-Stubb taught English to students at local schools during the early 1990s.

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant, the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, King Felipe VI, and the Rector of the Carlos III University, Ángel Arias, pose during the commemoration of 'University Day', where she will receive the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he will receive the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university grants to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will offer the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish university, and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

(L-R) King Felipe VI and the rector of the Carlos III University, Ángel Arias, during the commemoration of 'University Day', where the King will receive the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he will receive the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university grants to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will offer the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish university, and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant, King Felipe VI and the rector of the Carlos III University, Ángel Arias, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where the King will receive the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he will receive the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university grants to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will offer the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish university, and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant, the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and King Felipe VI during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he will receive the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he will receive the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university grants to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will offer the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish university, and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

The Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant, and King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where the King receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

(L-R) King Felipe VI and the rector of the Carlos III University, Ángel Arias, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where the King receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

King Felipe VI, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and the inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Awarded With Honor Medal of Carlos III University - Madrid

(L-R) King Felipe VI and the rector of the Carlos III University, Ángel Arias, during the commemoration of the 'University Day', where the King receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Carlos III University of Madrid, on January 28, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). During the ceremony he receives the Medal of Honor awarded by the Carlos III University, which represents the highest recognition that the university gives to relevant individuals and institutions, and inauguration of the new Faculty of Health Sciences, which will teach the Degree in Neuroscience, the first of this specialty to be taught in a Spanish University and the new Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Photo by A. Perez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heritage protection class held for Afghan students

STORY: Heritage protection class held for Afghan students SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the outdoor class in Bamiyan City 2. SOUNDBITE (Dari): MOHAMMAD ZAID, Sixth-grader 3. various of the outdoor class in Bamiyan City STORYLINE: An outdoor class aimed at promoting cultural relics protection for Afghan primary school students kicked off Sunday in central Afghanistan's Bamiyan province. The class was organized by a six-member team consisting of Chinese archaeologists and cultural heritage experts, along with Afghan experts and officials, respectively at the giant Buddhas site and Shahr-e Gholghola, both part of the UNESCO-listed world heritage in the Bamiyan Valley. During the class, Afghan pupils were taught about the status quo of cultural relics protection in Bamiyan, practical skills needed for heritage protection, and the history of cultural exchanges between Afghanistan an

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Free story classes for rural children in NW China

STORY: Free story classes for rural children in NW China SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of free story classes for rural children by Jiao Meining 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAO MEINING, Storyteller 3. various of free story classes for rural children by Jiao Meining STORYLINE: In 2015, under the influence of Japanese painter Miyoshi Tatsuya, a woman named Jiao Meining began to offer free story classes to children in rural China. Over the past 9 years, Jiao has taught at least 4 classes a week, covering over 400 schools. Nearly 100,000 rural children have enjoyed her story classes. Born in rural area of Shaanxi, NW China, Jiao has always enjoyed reading since her childhood. She knows that compared to children in big cities, rural students lack high-quality reading resources. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAO MEINING, Storyteller "When I was telling a story, I can see the glow from children's eyes. I can also feel

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson places a wand on a student's head to show her how to stand up straight, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Close-up of Carolyn Carlson's foot movements, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson corrects a student, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Carolyn Carlson donne des consignes a ses eleves du jour, et montre par des gestes les mouvements, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, le 26 mai, 2024. Des pros et semi-pros participent a une masterclass enseignee par Carolyn Carlson.

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Portrait of Carolyn Carlson, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson corrects a student, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masterclass by Carolyn Carlson - Briancon

Carolyn Carlson gives instructions to her students for the day, and demonstrates the movements with gestures, France, Hautes-Alpes, Briancon, May 26, 2024. Pros and semi-pros participate in a masterclass taught by Carolyn Carlson. Photo by Thibaut Durand / ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Colin Mackerras speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the promotion of Chinese culture.

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Casey Davidson, president of the Queensland branch of the Australia-China Friendship Society, speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstandin