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Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci attending the Tribute to Sean Penn Red Carpet during the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco on November 30, 2024. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Tim Burton, Monica Bellucci attending the opening ceremony of the 16th Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon, France on October 12, 2024. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci attending the Tribute to Sean Penn Red Carpet during the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco on November 30, 2024. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Tim Burton, Monica Bellucci attend a red carpet for the movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at on August 28, 2024 in Venice, Italy. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Tim Burton, Monica Bellucci attend a red carpet for the movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at on August 28, 2024 in Venice, Italy. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Tim Burton, Monica Bellucci attend a red carpet for the movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at on August 28, 2024 in Venice, Italy. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton attending the Opening Ceremony of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy on August 28, 2024. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton attend a red carpet for the movie ‘Diabolik Chi Sei?’ during the 18th Rome Film Festival on October 19, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Bellucci and Burton looked cosy on Thursday as they stepped out for their first red carpet experience together since confirming their romance. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton Announce Split

File photo - Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton attending the Opening Ceremony of the 81st Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy on August 28, 2024. - Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci have confirmed they've split after three years together. The former couple revealed the break-up with a joint statement insisting the decision was mutual. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French chef's foodie tour in east China

STORY: French chef's foodie tour in east China SHOOTING TIME: April 10-12, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef in China 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN JIANGRONG, Party Secretary of Xiantan Village 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef in China 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef in China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef in China "Hello, I'm Corentin Delcroix. Guess where I am? Xiantan Village in Mogan Mountain, Deqing County. In the morning, let's try the special breakfast in Xiantan Village. This is the sticky rice tea cake. Another must-try breakfast here is duck feet noodles. A bowl of duck feet soup with a bowl of mixed noodles. The duck feet are incredibly tender and juicy. It feels like they've been stewed for a long time. Spring is the season for harvesting fresh tea in Xiantan Village. I'm not good at it. The

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Quebec Police Arrests 40 Sex Offenders - Canada

Quebec provincial police say they've arrested 40 sex offenders as part of a province wide operation on April 25, 2024. Illustration of A 'Surete du Quebec' emblem is seen on an officer's uniform in Montreal, QC, Canada on August 22, 2023. Photo by Christinne Muschi/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese dulcimer, Hungarian cimbalom are witnesses of cultural exchanges: Hungarian artist

STORY: Chinese dulcimer, Hungarian cimbalom are witnesses of cultural exchanges: Hungarian artist SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert 2. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian): VIKTÓRIA HERENCSÁR, President of the Cimbalom World Association STORYLINE: A master concert presented by Chinese and Hungarian artists was held in China's Chongqing on Saturday. This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Hungary. Hungarian artist Viktória Herencsár said that time-honored instruments are witnesses of the two countries' cultural exchanges. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian): VIKTÓRIA HERENCSÁR, President of the Cimbalom World Association "Hungarian cimbalom and Chinese dulcimer are of the same family, dating back over 4,000 years. For millennia, they've been both developing in each country. I have been to Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places in China to perform. I started to learn a

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Ericsson optimistic about telecoms' future in China

STORY: Ericsson optimistic about telecoms' future in China SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the MWC 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MAGNUS EWERBRING, Ericsson's chief technology officer for the Asia Pacific STORYLINE: The telecommunications industry has a bright future in China as operators continue to provide top 5G coverage while leveraging the huge potential of the domestic market, said Ericsson's chief technology officer for the Asia Pacific. SOUNDBITE (English): MAGNUS EWERBRING, Ericsson's chief technology officer for the Asia Pacific "If you look on Chinese operators, I think they've done very well in terms of rolling out and sorting business on 5G. In China, all subscribers are using 5G standalone and that means that all the innovation that's now happening is on the standalone architecture. So I think China is very advanced on applying the 5G technology to different industries such as manufacturing,

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A Brighter Summer Day

Wëi Yi and Jay in Ximending, a LGBTQIA+ friendly area in Taipei. Wëi Yi (right) and Jay met on Grinder, an app for gay men. They were chatting on internet for a month before meeting. They’ve been together for 7 months. Wëi Yi is a fashion designer for men clothing, and still lives with his parents. Jay is a theatre actor and writer and recently moved into a shared apartment. Photo by Su Cassiano/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tanzanian students gear up for Spring Festival

STORY: Tanzanian students gear up for Spring Festival SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students and teacher STORYLINE: Tanzanian students who are learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute of the University of Dar es Salaam have had classes on the upcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year. They've learned basic knowledge about the importance of the festival and its traditions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. (XHTV)

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Residents evacuate to overnight shelters after earthquakes in Japan

STORY: Residents evacuate to overnight shelters after earthquakes in Japan SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: ISHIKAWA, Japan CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG XIAOYU, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): Emergency shelter coordinator 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): Local resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG XIAOYU, Xinhua correspondent "I am Xinhua correspondent Zhang Xiaoyu. I am now reporting in Ishikawa, Japan. Here is an emergency shelter in Ishikawa (prefecture). As we can see, many people are taking shelter here after strong earthquakes hit the region. The place used to be a primary school and now it has been turned into an emergency shelter. Earlier we've spoken with some of the people here. They've told me that around 230 people are currently staying here and there is a lack of water supply and food." SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): Emergency shelter coordinator "We were afraid that a tsunami might come. So we tried to take she

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Watches of domestic brand trigger shopping spree among Chinese consumers

STORY: Watches of domestic brand trigger shopping spree among Chinese consumers SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people lining up to buy the watch 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NONG, Buyer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIE, Buyer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TAN XUDONG, Official of Nanning Watch Factory 5. various of people lining up to buy the watch STORYLINE: A batch of watches produced by China's Nanning Watch Factory over three decades ago has triggered a round of shopping spree among Chinese consumers. The mechanical watches belong to a classic brand, Guihua, which was known for its delicate design and high quality. Production of the watches was halted in the 1990s and the watches had been stored in the factory warehouse before they were put on sale. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NONG, Buyer "I think my parents know of this brand, but I don't know if they've ever had one of its watches. That's why I came to buy a p

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Demonstration By Young Farmers - Toulouse

Young farmers hurl eggs at the façade of the Administrative City, with a foreground shot of what they've just spilled on the steps. A farmers demonstration in Toulouse in front of the Administrative City, called by the Syndicat des Jeunes Agriculteurs d'Occitanie. France, Toulouseon November 22, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration By Young Farmers - Toulouse

Young farmers hurl eggs at the façade of the Administrative City, with a foreground shot of what they've just spilled on the steps. A farmers demonstration in Toulouse in front of the Administrative City, called by the Syndicat des Jeunes Agriculteurs d'Occitanie. France, Toulouseon November 22, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration By Young Farmers - Toulouse

Young farmers hurl eggs at the façade of the Administrative City, with a foreground shot of what they've just spilled on the steps. A farmers demonstration in Toulouse in front of the Administrative City, called by the Syndicat des Jeunes Agriculteurs d'Occitanie. France, Toulouseon November 22, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration By Young Farmers - Toulouse

Young farmers hurl eggs at the façade of the Administrative City, with a foreground shot of what they've just spilled on the steps. A farmers demonstration in Toulouse in front of the Administrative City, called by the Syndicat des Jeunes Agriculteurs d'Occitanie. France, Toulouseon November 22, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration By Young Farmers - Toulouse

Young farmers hurl eggs at the façade of the Administrative City, with a foreground shot of what they've just spilled on the steps. A farmers demonstration in Toulouse in front of the Administrative City, called by the Syndicat des Jeunes Agriculteurs d'Occitanie. France, Toulouseon November 22, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration By Young Farmers - Toulouse

Young farmers hurl eggs at the façade of the Administrative City, with a foreground shot of what they've just spilled on the steps. A farmers demonstration in Toulouse in front of the Administrative City, called by the Syndicat des Jeunes Agriculteurs d'Occitanie. France, Toulouseon November 22, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration By Young Farmers - Toulouse

Young farmers hurl eggs at the façade of the Administrative City, with a foreground shot of what they've just spilled on the steps. A farmers demonstration in Toulouse in front of the Administrative City, called by the Syndicat des Jeunes Agriculteurs d'Occitanie. France, Toulouseon November 22, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hangzhou Asian Games brings countries together, promoting solidarity: Pakistani athlete

STORY: Hangzhou Asian Games brings countries together, promoting solidarity: Pakistani athlete DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views of Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD TAYYAB IQBAL, Pakistani domestic cricketer STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games closed on Sunday under the theme of "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou" for the closing ceremony, highlighting the power and unity of sports and the Asian Games. A Pakistani athlete said the Hangzhou Asian Games played a big role in bringing all these countries together, and promoting human solidarity. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD TAYYAB IQBAL, Pakistani domestic cricketer "As an athlete, I saw it was a very successful event. I saw a lot of different countries athletes coming together, sharing their cultures and performing, and obviously, that opening ceremony and the ending ceremony, I see a huge success. Hangzhou Asian Games, as I said earlier, they've played a big role in bringi

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Chinese Embassy in South Africa holds reception to mark 74th founding anniversary of PRC

STORY: Chinese Embassy in South Africa holds reception to mark 74th founding anniversary of PRC DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MBUYISENI NDLOZI, Member of the National Assembly of South Africa STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in South Africa held a reception Friday evening to mark the upcoming 74th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Li Zhigang, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa, and Patricia de Lille, South Africa's Minister of Tourism, delivered speeches respectively at the event, hailing the ties and friendship between the two countries. SOUNDBITE (English): MBUYISENI NDLOZI, Member of the National Assembly of South Africa "Best wishes on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of (the founding of) the People's Republic of China. We take very seriously these 74 years because they've tried and tested years of the pursuit

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Chinese dance festival amazes London audience

STORY: Chinese dance festival amazes London audience DATELINE: July 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Silk Road Dance Festival and audience 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM ADLINGTON, Audience 3. various of the Silk Road Dance Festival 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHOU HANGYU, Founder of UK China Performing Arts (UKCPA) 5. various of the Silk Road Dance Festival STORYLINE: A Chinese dance show was held in east London on Saturday evening, offering the local audience a sensory cultural feast. The Silk Road Dance Festival, held for the second time, showcased a variety of Chinese dance styles, including Dunhuang dance, contemporary dance, classic dance, and ethnic dances, such as Tibetan dance and Inner Mongolian dance. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM ADLINGTON, Audience "We've seen so many different types of dance from different parts of China and the dances have been beautiful. They've been very elegant and absolutely wonderful. It's a really pleasant expe

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Fijian ambassador hails development in China's Tibet

STORY: Fijian ambassador hails development in China's Tibet DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tibet 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Fijian Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Fijian Ambassador to China STORYLINE: Fijian Ambassador to China Manasa R. Tagicakibau said he is impressed by the rapid development in southwest China's Tibet and how local people have found new ways of increasing incomes after visiting several communities in the region. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Fijian Ambassador to China "I have spent four years in China, but this is my first time in Tibet. What I have seen here in Tibet is actually astonishing. We visited a number of communities, and we see how they've lifted themselves from poverty to now being a prosperous community, society. In that process, they actually develop themselves, and also develop the way they do things. One community

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Indian scholar impressed with development in China's Tibet

STORY: Indian scholar impressed with development in China's Tibet DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Tibet 2 various of the forum 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VIKASH KUNMAR SINGH, Lecturer of the Asian Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VIKASH KUNMAR SINGH, Lecturer of the Asian Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University 5 various of views in Tibet STORYLINE: Scholars attending a forum in China on the development of the Tibet Autonomous Region said they were impressed with what they've witnessed in the region. The forum on Tuesday brought together officials, experts in various fields, and representatives of enterprises and media organizations from home and abroad to pool wisdom for the continued development of Tibet. Prior to the forum, some attendees were invited to tour Lhasa and Nyingchi in Tibet, visiting places including villages, schools and communities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VIKASH KUNM

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U.S. intervenes in other countries only for its own interest: expert

STORY: U.S. intervenes in other countries only for its own interest: expert DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 SHOTLIST: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS STORYLINE: A pakistani expert said the United States always tends to intervene in other countries on the pretext of promoting democracy and human rights, while cherishing ulterior motives like its own economic gains and military interest. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, CEO, Islamabad-based Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research & Development "I think they've devised the tools to maintain that hegemony, if you look on ideological side. Number one, democracy, Western style of democracy. Number two, Western style of the human rights. Number three, Western style of the freedom of speech. But the real question is how they implement it. If some countries are following the narrative of U.S., if somebody's narrative is helping U.S. to achieve their interest, then everything is okay. But if other country is not following the instructions or di

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Decades-old jazz band brings back old Shanghai style

STORY: Decades-old jazz band brings back old Shanghai style DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the old Jazz band performing at the Fairmont Peace Hotel 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GEORGE WEE, General manager, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai STORYLINE: As jazz has set the tone of the old Shanghai in many Chinese people's memories, this jazz band that has been playing since 1980 is bringing the vintage times back to the Fairmont Peace Hotel at the Bund of Shanghai, China. SOUNDBITE (English): GEORGE WEE, General manager, Fairmont Peace Hotel, Shanghai "They've been playing here since 1980, they are concentered to the DNA of Peace Hotel itself. It is so important for every Chinese and Shanghainese and international guest when they come to Shanghai, to visit the Peace Hotel. They must absolutely come and see them play." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (C) plays table tennis at Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 6, 2015. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (upper R) and his friend are on their way home in Nongding Village of Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2023. A cement road was built in Nongding Village in 2016. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (1st L) and Meng Xuanren (2nd L) are on their way to school in Nongding Village of Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 3, 2012. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 14, 2013 shows a view of Nongding Village of Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuanren (1st R), Meng Xuantai (1st L) and their family members pose for a group photo at home in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 21, 2023. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai studies in a classroom at Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2012. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (C) reads a book before noon break at Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 2, 2014. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuanren (L) and Meng Xuantai pose for a photo at the entrance of a tunnel under the hanging ladder which they climbed up to go to school in childhood, in Nongding Village of Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2023. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last de

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai, Meng Xuanren and their schoolmates are pictured on their way home after school in Nongding Village of Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 4, 2012. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (R, front) attends a singing rehearsal at a vocal music classroom of Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 26, 2016. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (2nd R) watches a rehearsal of their schoolmates outside a vocal music classroom of Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 14, 2015. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuanren, Meng Xuantai and their relatives enjoy a feast in Nongding Village of Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2023. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows a general view of Nongding Village of Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 20, 2023. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuanren (L) sews clothes at his dormitory in Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 3, 2014. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town, Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, May 19, 2022. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuanren studies ahead of the college entrance exam at a high school in Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, March 17, 2021. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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(230122) -- DAHUA, Jan. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Meng Xuantai (1st L) and Meng Xuanren (2nd L) are seen at their dormitory at Nongyong primary school in Bansheng Town of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2012. Meng Xuanren and his younger brother Meng Xuantai were nicknamed "ladder teenagers" because they had to climb mountains and hanging ladders to get to school as children. They've all grown up and achieved their goals now. Meng Xuanren, 22, is a sophomore at the Liaoning Provincial College of Communications, and Xuantai, 19, works at an auto repair factory in south China's Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school. The brothers returned to Nongding Village in Bansheng Town for a family reunion during the Spring Festival. They have seen the transformation of transportation infrastructure, school facilities, and village housing in their hometown over the last decade. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)